T3 India September 2017

Okay, it won’t increase your IQ but all the recommended tech will certainly help you grasp abundant knowledge. We also pit three mid-range cameras from Pentax, Canon and Nikon to see how they fare in terms of features, design and overall performance. Turn to pg 52. We’ve got a lot of launches this month, including two gaming laptops from Asus and Acer, TCL’s Android-certified TV, and more. As for reviews, we take a look at Apple’s latest iMac, TP-Link’s new mesh router, a portable monitor for a laptop – an there’s more where that came from. Views and opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of Next Gen Publishing Ltd. Next Gen Publishing does not take the responsibility for returning unsolicited material sent without adequate postal stamps for…

From 1,29,999, www.acer.com Another typical gaming laptop. We know we know, the stereotypical red backlit keys and chassis make its gaming origins quite evident but even then the design is a bit subdued – it’s even embraced matte finishing. Thank you Acer, I abhor gloss with a passion. Matte isn’t only on the outside; it’s also present on the 15.6-inch IPS screen. In fact, the design takes a lot of cues from the VX15 and Aspire 7. Even the hardware on offer is quite similar. Tell me more about the hardware. The Helios 300 is powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i7 7700HQ or i5 7300HQ, 16GB RAM (expandable up to 32GB), 256GB SATA SSD paired with 1TB HDD and a choice of either Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or 1050Ti…

approx. 50,000, seed.hym-originals.com Now that looks retro! HYM Seed Audio’s new audio player looks vintage, but there’s nothing old-school about the tech. The Seed is an all-in-one Wi-Fi and Bluetooth system with capacitive touch controls and built-in speakers. In short, it’s all you need to get the party started. Built-in speakers? There are two sitting underneath the record deck. Each speaker features a one-inch silk tweeter and a four-inch Kevlar woofer, powered by a 70-watt amplifier. Vibrations from the speakers won’t ruin sound – the Seed uses a patented Tri-point suspension system to keep vibrations at bay. Does it sound good? The Seed is designed to deliver a warm-sounding vinyl experience with top-notch audio quality. That starts with an Audio Technica AT3600 cartridge Hi-Fi MM phono cartridge. While the turntable…

From 47,495, canon.co.in Nice camera. What’s the story? Oh boy, do we have a treat for all you smartphone camera fanatics! Canon has designed its new DSLR especially for you. Yes, the EOS 200D sports intuitive controls and a touchscreen reminiscent of that on your smartphone – ideal for those transitioning to a meatier camera. How meaty? I don’t want to lug around anything heavy. And you won’t – Canon reckons the EOS 200D is now the lightest DSLR in the world. The black edition (it also comes in white and silver) weighs 453g, including battery and card. So you can take it on holidays and to parties without feeling like you’re carrying a brick. Will it take good pics? Yep. Canon’s designed this shooter to capture 24.2MP photos that…

1,09,990, www.tclindia.co.in Well, this was unexpected. Sure was but TCL has finally launched some of their range in the country. They were first showcased at CES 2017 back in January. Doesn’t look as bezel-less as I would have liked. You’re just too spoiled now! Other than the bottom, the C2 is surrounded by thin bezels. The sleekness has been imparted by CNC 1mm diamond cutting technology and wire drawing design. It may not be the thinnest kid on the block but still does a decent job at this price point. How is the placement of the speakers justified? The ‘Harman/Kardon’ branding on the bottom right should clue you in. The 4 channel setup consists of 2 bass and 2 treble speakers. Further, DTS decoding enables lossless audio decoding to replicate…

Party Hard This is probably the easiest decision you’ll take. Should you get the SHE4305 in-ear headset? Of course you do! It’s light and compact enough for you to stuff inside your pockets, and yet, has 12.2mm drivers and bass vents that will make you blink twice when you discover the amount of bass it can pump out. Even better, it’s ergonomically designed so you can stay comfy even with your favourite album on repeat. Crystal clear Meet the SHL3075. A balanced sound signature meets a breathtaking bass response to make for the music fan’s ultimate headset. Meanwhile, the adjustable fit, the closed acoustic design and the in-line mic and music controls mean you never have to take this off (even when you’re in the office). Want one? So do…