Dany Genius G5: Affordable and Decent Dual SIM Tablet [Review]

For those who aren’t familiar, Dany is a name from consumer electronics business since 2001. In fact I remember buying a Dany TV device some 10 years ago.
Audionic, a popular audio equipment brand selling portable and multimedia speakers, is also part of Dany Technologies.
Dany launched its very own Android “Genius Tablets” few months ago but its only now that they are massively marketing them.
You might have seen TVCs lately featuring renowned cricketer Wasim Akram promoting Dany Genius Tablets.
We got our hands on Dany G5 Dual SIM tablet (read phablet) — priced at just Rs. 12,900

Design & Build Quality:

The first thing you will notice about this tablet is its design as it takes most of the elements from HTC One and One Max.
The second noteworthy thing is Dany G5′s unconventional size. The slim body is all plastic, but the aluminum, leather feel and the build quality is remarkable.
Dany G5 is very light weight and just 8.9mm thin.

The front side on Dany G5 is dominated by a 6.5 inch capacitive touch screen with a SVGA resolution (190ppi density), which feels a little squeezed.
The screen isn’t IPS and doesn’t feature any protective coating, so a screen protector is recommended.
Above the screen there is 2-megapixel camera along with proximity sensor that divides the big speaker design. Actually there are two speakers in the upper part (an ear-speaker and a loudspeaker). Another loudspeaker is located below the screen along with a microphone incorporating the same speaker design.

There is nothing on the right of Dany G5 tablet, on the left side we have power/unlock key and volume rocker. The place is very odd but the raised key design makes it very easy to press them. Micro-USB port and 3.5mm headphones jack are located on the top.


The backside of Dany G5 has faux leather appearance, although it doesn’t feature stitches as seen on Galaxy Note 3.
There is a 5-megapixel fixed focused camera along with LED on the top along with a lid-covered micro-SD card slot. The Dany logo can be seen in the middle.
The backplate isn’t removable except the bottom portion, which reveals two SIM card slots. One takes Mini-SIM and the other takes a micro-SIM (you can use micro-SIM in both).

Operating System:

Dany G5 comes with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 out of the box. There is no bloatware and no fancy UI customizations. This device runs pure (vanilla) Android, except the bootscreen and the app drawer icon is changed with Dany logo.
Dany G5 comes pre-installed with Play Store and other Google apps as well as popular social media applications and book reading software.

The company promises to provide OS upgrades and bug fixes in the future, We would love if they upgrade it to the latest Android KitKat 4.4 in the near future.
Performance:
Genius Tab G5 is packed with mediocre hardware featuring MediaTek MT6572 dual-core processor, Mali 400 GPU and 1 GB of RAM.
You won’t feel any lag while using basic functions on Dany G5. Browsing websites is snappy and you can easily run 4-5 applications at a time without any compromise on performance.

I’ve tested it by playing resource hungry 3D games on it and Dany G5 does a very good job. You won’t feel any lag in the games but don’t expect high graphic details.

Other demanding applications like Maps, Facebook & YouTube also run flawlessly. You can play 1080p videos on this device and can make VoIP calls over Skype & Viber. The front camera can also be used for video conferencing.

Genius Tab G5 can also take SIM cards so you can use it as phone too. The regular calling is nice and clear and the signal reception is also good. Though it doesn’t support 3G.

Battery

Dany G5 is equipped with a 2800mAh battery, which gives decent backup. Heavy users can get 1 day out of it and for normal users the battery can stretch up-to 2 days.
Other than the charger provided in the box you can charge it via USB cable from your Laptop or any other tablet/phone that supports OTG function. It takes almost 3 hours to charge fully. The unit we got had some kind of bug in the software, as it didn’t pop up any notification when the battery was low.
Camera & Video:
This tablet has a primary 5-megapixel (fixed focused) camera with single LED flash and a secondary 1.9-megapixel camera on the front for video calling.

As you would expect from a low-end device, the camera on a Dany G5 isn’t extraordinary. The image quality is mediocre and colors are little washed out.
On the other hand, the camera interface on Dany G5 is very simple, there are not much options to play with. You can take 5 or 3 megapixel photos with the primary camera and record 720p videos. The front camera has a maximum VGA resolution for the videos. You can use both of them for video calling.
A 4x digital zoom is present, but resolution deteriorates as you start to zoom the scene.

LED flashlight can also be used as a torch, there is no dedicated app but you can find many on the Play Store.
Have a look at the sample images:

5-megapixel fixed focused primary camera

Image taken from secondary (front facing) camera

Price & Availability:

Dany Genius Tab G5 is available at all major computer & mobile shops across Pakistan for a price of Rs. 12,900. The tablet is available in two colors; black & white (I recommend you getting the black version).
The accessories box including, the leather case, screen protector, headphones and cleaning cloth can be bought separately. It comes with one year international warranty of Dany Technologies.

Verdict:
The built quality of the tablet is good, it’s easy to handle and not so heavy. As compared to “Chinese Tablets” or other local brands it has better performance and ability to be used as a phone. There’s a need of improvement in the screen and camera departments but considering its price you have to make some compromises.

It provides a decent battery backup and you can run almost any application on it. The software is highly optimized as there are no crashes and no bugs. So if you are looking to buy a low cost tablet as your daily driver, you should also consider this device.

Genius Tablet G5 is the new edition in Genius Tablet family. Now move fast and play hard with your own Genius Tablet G5 Mobile phone and Tablet PC together. With G5 now you can experience multitasking with perfect multi touch. Its Dual SIM, Dual Camera and Dual Core features make it a perfect user companion.

- See more at: http://www.vmart.pk/dany-genius-tab-g5-dual-core-dual-sim-pakistan.html#sthash.PItOIBRF.dpuf

Genius Tablet G5 is the new edition in Genius Tablet family. Now move fast and play hard with your own Genius Tablet G5 Mobile phone and Tablet PC together. With G5 now you can experience multitasking with perfect multi touch. Its Dual SIM, Dual Camera and Dual Core features make it a perfect user companion.

Dual Core
Genius Tablet G5 is powered by 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor along with 1GB RAM and 8GB Built-in Memory that ensures fast processing to perform multitasking. It assures running of your favorite software on fast track with long battery life.

Dual SIMs
Genius Tablet G5 offers Dual SIM access keeping in view the modern user’s needs that allows two SIM’s functionality at a time.



Dual Camera
Genius Tablet G5 is equipped with Dual Camera i-e 2.0 MP Front Camera to capture best picks from online video chat and 5.0 MP Rear Camera to catch the best shots of great moments.


Genius Design
With ultra-portable design, light weight and sophisticated White color G5 is best partner of its user.


Genius Display
G5 is furnished with stunning 6.5 inches display screen and 5 multi touches technology.


Genius Connectivity
With G5 world is right in your palm by providing splendid internet connectivity, web browsing and gaming fun through Wi-Fi connectivity.



DANY Genius Reliability
DANY not only offer one of the best featured tablet PCs but it allows 1 year Warranty to its valuable users.
Specification

CPU	1.3 Ghz Dual Core
Sim Support	Dual Sim
Distance Sensor	Yes
RAM	1GB DDR 3
GPU	Arm Mali 400 MP
Screen Resolution	480 x 800 with 192dpi
Multi touches	5
Camera	Back camera 5.0 Megapixel
Camera	Front camera 2.0 Megapixel
Android	4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Internal Storage	8GB Built-in, upto 32GB Extendable
Proximity Sensor	Yes
Light Sensor	Yes

- See more at: http://www.vmart.pk/dany-genius-tab-g5-dual-core-dual-sim-pakistan.html#sthash.PItOIBRF.dpuf

Genius Tablet G5 is the new edition in Genius Tablet family. Now move fast and play hard with your own Genius Tablet G5 Mobile phone and Tablet PC together. With G5 now you can experience multitasking with perfect multi touch. Its Dual SIM, Dual Camera and Dual Core features make it a perfect user companion.

Dual Core
Genius Tablet G5 is powered by 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor along with 1GB RAM and 8GB Built-in Memory that ensures fast processing to perform multitasking. It assures running of your favorite software on fast track with long battery life.

Dual SIMs
Genius Tablet G5 offers Dual SIM access keeping in view the modern user’s needs that allows two SIM’s functionality at a time.



Dual Camera
Genius Tablet G5 is equipped with Dual Camera i-e 2.0 MP Front Camera to capture best picks from online video chat and 5.0 MP Rear Camera to catch the best shots of great moments.


Genius Design
With ultra-portable design, light weight and sophisticated White color G5 is best partner of its user.


Genius Display
G5 is furnished with stunning 6.5 inches display screen and 5 multi touches technology.


Genius Connectivity
With G5 world is right in your palm by providing splendid internet connectivity, web browsing and gaming fun through Wi-Fi connectivity.



DANY Genius Reliability
DANY not only offer one of the best featured tablet PCs but it allows 1 year Warranty to its valuable users.
Specification

CPU	1.3 Ghz Dual Core
Sim Support	Dual Sim
Distance Sensor	Yes
RAM	1GB DDR 3
GPU	Arm Mali 400 MP
Screen Resolution	480 x 800 with 192dpi
Multi touches	5
Camera	Back camera 5.0 Megapixel
Camera	Front camera 2.0 Megapixel
Android	4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Internal Storage	8GB Built-in, upto 32GB Extendable
Proximity Sensor	Yes
Light Sensor	Yes

- See more at: http://www.vmart.pk/dany-genius-tab-g5-dual-core-dual-sim-pakistan.html#sthash.PItOIBRF.dpuf

Genius Tablet G5 is the new edition in Genius Tablet family. Now move fast and play hard with your own Genius Tablet G5 Mobile phone and Tablet PC together. With G5 now you can experience multitasking with perfect multi touch. Its Dual SIM, Dual Camera and Dual Core features make it a perfect user companion.

Dual Core
Genius Tablet G5 is powered by 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor along with 1GB RAM and 8GB Built-in Memory that ensures fast processing to perform multitasking. It assures running of your favorite software on fast track with long battery life.

Dual SIMs
Genius Tablet G5 offers Dual SIM access keeping in view the modern user’s needs that allows two SIM’s functionality at a time.



Dual Camera
Genius Tablet G5 is equipped with Dual Camera i-e 2.0 MP Front Camera to capture best picks from online video chat and 5.0 MP Rear Camera to catch the best shots of great moments.


Genius Design
With ultra-portable design, light weight and sophisticated White color G5 is best partner of its user.


Genius Display
G5 is furnished with stunning 6.5 inches display screen and 5 multi touches technology.


Genius Connectivity
With G5 world is right in your palm by providing splendid internet connectivity, web browsing and gaming fun through Wi-Fi connectivity.



DANY Genius Reliability
DANY not only offer one of the best featured tablet PCs but it allows 1 year Warranty to its valuable users.
Specification

CPU	1.3 Ghz Dual Core
Sim Support	Dual Sim
Distance Sensor	Yes
RAM	1GB DDR 3
GPU	Arm Mali 400 MP
Screen Resolution	480 x 800 with 192dpi
Multi touches	5
Camera	Back camera 5.0 Megapixel
Camera	Front camera 2.0 Megapixel
Android	4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Internal Storage	8GB Built-in, upto 32GB Extendable
Proximity Sensor	Yes
Light Sensor	Yes

- See more at: http://www.vmart.pk/dany-genius-tab-g5-dual-core-dual-sim-pakistan.html#sthash.PItOIBRF.dpuf

Genius Tablet G5 is the new edition in Genius Tablet family. Now move fast and play hard with your own Genius Tablet G5 Mobile phone and Tablet PC together. With G5 now you can experience multitasking with perfect multi touch. Its Dual SIM, Dual Camera and Dual Core features make it a perfect user companion.

Dual Core
Genius Tablet G5 is powered by 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor along with 1GB RAM and 8GB Built-in Memory that ensures fast processing to perform multitasking. It assures running of your favorite software on fast track with long battery life.

Dual SIMs
Genius Tablet G5 offers Dual SIM access keeping in view the modern user’s needs that allows two SIM’s functionality at a time.



Dual Camera
Genius Tablet G5 is equipped with Dual Camera i-e 2.0 MP Front Camera to capture best picks from online video chat and 5.0 MP Rear Camera to catch the best shots of great moments.


Genius Design
With ultra-portable design, light weight and sophisticated White color G5 is best partner of its user.


Genius Display
G5 is furnished with stunning 6.5 inches display screen and 5 multi touches technology.


Genius Connectivity
With G5 world is right in your palm by providing splendid internet connectivity, web browsing and gaming fun through Wi-Fi connectivity.



DANY Genius Reliability
DANY not only offer one of the best featured tablet PCs but it allows 1 year Warranty to its valuable users.
Specification

CPU	1.3 Ghz Dual Core
Sim Support	Dual Sim
Distance Sensor	Yes
RAM	1GB DDR 3
GPU	Arm Mali 400 MP
Screen Resolution	480 x 800 with 192dpi
Multi touches	5
Camera	Back camera 5.0 Megapixel
Camera	Front camera 2.0 Megapixel
Android	4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Internal Storage	8GB Built-in, upto 32GB Extendable
Proximity Sensor	Yes
Light Sensor	Yes

- See more at: http://www.vmart.pk/dany-genius-tab-g5-dual-core-dual-sim-pakistan.html#sthash.PItOIBRF.dpuf

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Up Close With Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Three New Smartwatches

Up Close With Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Three New Smartwatches

 

BARCELONA — Samsung promised the goods at its Mobile World Congress event here in Barcelona. The company didn’t disappoint, either, revealing a brand-new flagship smartphone and three new wearable watch devices, all of which we got to spend some time with last night after Samsung’s presentation. 

The centerpiece of the event was the Galaxy S5, the fifth entry in the company’s wildly successful premium Android handset line. The device updates 2013’s Galaxy S4 with some solid tweaks to both the software and the phone itself, including a redesigned operating system based on Android, an Apple-like fingerprint sensor to replace your password, a much-improved camera and several features focused on your health.

In doing so, Samsung appears to have made a terrific phone even better.  

There are a few changes to the body of the phone — most notably on the back of the device. Samsung tossed out the word “glam” to describe the new perforated back. It comes in a half-dozen different covers, including black, white and gold, and features little divots all around the surface. After playing around with Sony’s gorgeous Z2 smartphone earlier in the day, it’s hard to call the Galaxy S5 “glam.” Compared with the Z2, it’s still relatively chunky and a bit plasticky.

The S5 is, however, a bit more rugged than its predecessor, with built-in dust and water resistance.  It’s not totally waterproof — you can’t go deep-sea diving with it — but still, it’s nice to see that feature becoming more common on flagship devices. 

Photography is a big focus on the Galaxy S5. On the back of the device, you’ll find a 16-megapixel camera, a sizable sensor that should make for improved photography and a super-fast focus feature that lets you snap photos quickly.

Samsung has also baked fitness features like a heart-rate monitor and pedometer directly into the phone. The heart-rate monitor sits under the back camera; stick your finger on it, and the phone takes your pulse. You can also log your meals, step count and daily activity on Samsung’s updated S-Health app.

Fitness, in fact, is a theme that carries across all of Monday’s announcements from Samsung. The latest version of the company’s Gear smartwatch sports those sensors as well. The real improvements here are to the build of the device. Samsung has added a physical home button and moved the camera directly into the bezel of the Galaxy Gear 2, from the wristband in the previous version.

That means the watch isn’t nearly as bulky as its predecessor. It also means you can swap wristband colors. The new Gear is smaller and lighter than the first generation, but it’s still a bit bulky for my taste.

Thankfully, there’s the extremely cool Gear Fit. The device takes the wearable fitness tracker theme exemplified by the likes of Fitbit and, erm, runs with it. The device features a bright, full-color display that curves to fit your wrist.

Using that, you can receive notifications and other messages from your mobile device, making this thing half-smartwatch, half-fitness band. It’s certainly a fair bit bulkier than the competition, but it may be worth it for that added functionality.

Posted BY::Muhammad Usman

Source:Yahoo news

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Up Close with Sony's Gorgeous New Smartphone and Tablet

Up Close with Sony's Gorgeous New Smartphone and Tablet

BARCELONA — We’re just beginning Mobile World Congress, one of the largest tech exhibitions of the year, but Sony’s newly announced Z2 smartphone and tablethave taken an early lead in my pick for top gadgets of the show.

Sony makes gorgeous devices, and these are no different. The  smartphone especially is one of the most beautifully built gadgets I’ve seen in some time. The centerpiece is a bright, beautiful five-inch display. The sides are metal and the back is a glossy glass.

The device is also surprisingly thin and light. The five-inch display is quite large, so far as smartphones are concerned, but you hardly notice the size of the phone when holding it. Same goes for the 10.1-inch tablet – Sony’s really got thinness down to a science with these devices.

What’s even more impressive is what these devices can do. The company sprinkled feature demos around the booth, including, most notably, a shielded centerpiece in which both Z2 devices were being doused by water fountains, but kept on ticking.

It’s great to see truly premium devices get the waterproof treatment. If you’re going to spend a good chunk of change on a gadget, it ought to be able to withstand what life throws at it.

The Z2 smartphone can also capture video in 4K, an ultra high-definition standard that is emerging on some expensive new televisions. While the Z2’s own display can’t handle ultra high-def, plugging the phone into a 4K TV does the trick – and thankfully, Sony had a few of those lying around.

For most consumers, 4K is a luxury at best. Few actually have a 4K TV at home, so there’s really not a lot of point in a device that can shoot in the format. Sony’s among the companies making a huge push toward the technology, however, and in the next few years, the price is likely to come down as adoption increases.

And when that time comes, the Z2 will be ready, shooting some truly gorgeous video.

Posted By : Muhammad usman

Source:yahoo news

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