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Alleged Amazon smartphone to reportedly come with tilt gesture support
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Alleged Amazon smartphone to reportedly come with tilt gesture support
We have already seen the first alleged glimpse of Amazon's upcoming
smartphone's prototype - one of the two rumoured devices that the online
retail giant is said to have been working on for more than a year.Now,
a new leak tips that the alleged Amazon smartphone, much like the
company's Kindle tablet range, will run a highly customised Android
OS and will also support tilt
gestures for interacting with various apps.
BGR, citing some of its sources, claims that the alleged Amazon smartphone will make use of a combination of cameras, sensors and software for interacting with the device. Further, the report notes that the combination will make use of a number of 3D effects on the Amazon smartphone.
As reported earlier, the prototype high-end model of the rumoured Amazon smartphone is said to sport a total of six cameras: one at the rear, one at the top-front panel, while four are placed on four corners on the front. The report also suggested that the four camera units are low-power infrared cameras that would work with other sensors on the Amazon smartphone for the 3D effects on the screen.
BGR also claims that the Internet retailer will introduce new gesture controls on its first smartphone, such as tilt in different directions while the device is being used to display additional details on the display without even touching the screen.
The report further details some of the gesture functions in the yet-to-be-named Amazon smartphone, like if a user performs tilt gesture after searching a place in the maps app, Yelp ratings will appear for various results on the searched place's map.
Another tilt gesture function is said to be used in Amazon's video store, which is likely to show IMDb ratings on top of movie thumbnails.
In addition, apart from sensors and multiple gesture functions, the alleged Amazon smartphone is said to come with optical character recognition (OCR) and other technology which will automatically recognise text and convert it to a digital note if a user captures image of signs and other real-life objects with printed text using the device's primary rear camera.
An earlier leak had tipped that the e-commerce giant has been working with third-party developers to build apps for its 3D interface. Another report had suggested that Amazon has been preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, citing people briefed on the company's plans.
BGR, citing some of its sources, claims that the alleged Amazon smartphone will make use of a combination of cameras, sensors and software for interacting with the device. Further, the report notes that the combination will make use of a number of 3D effects on the Amazon smartphone.
As reported earlier, the prototype high-end model of the rumoured Amazon smartphone is said to sport a total of six cameras: one at the rear, one at the top-front panel, while four are placed on four corners on the front. The report also suggested that the four camera units are low-power infrared cameras that would work with other sensors on the Amazon smartphone for the 3D effects on the screen.
BGR also claims that the Internet retailer will introduce new gesture controls on its first smartphone, such as tilt in different directions while the device is being used to display additional details on the display without even touching the screen.
The report further details some of the gesture functions in the yet-to-be-named Amazon smartphone, like if a user performs tilt gesture after searching a place in the maps app, Yelp ratings will appear for various results on the searched place's map.
Another tilt gesture function is said to be used in Amazon's video store, which is likely to show IMDb ratings on top of movie thumbnails.
In addition, apart from sensors and multiple gesture functions, the alleged Amazon smartphone is said to come with optical character recognition (OCR) and other technology which will automatically recognise text and convert it to a digital note if a user captures image of signs and other real-life objects with printed text using the device's primary rear camera.
An earlier leak had tipped that the e-commerce giant has been working with third-party developers to build apps for its 3D interface. Another report had suggested that Amazon has been preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, citing people briefed on the company's plans.
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Easeus Partition Master Pro 9
By : UnknownEaseus Partition Master Pro 9

Get Easeus Partition Master Pro 9for free. It is an excellent partition manager tool.
Features :
Features :
- Easy-to-use wizard allows implementation of professional and reliable disk management in minutes.
- Set up partitions for when installing dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 8.
- Safely merge adjacent partitions into one without data loss.
- Copy Wizard to upgrade system disk to a bigger one or copy partition to another with one-click.
- Extend system partition to maximize computer performance on dynamic disk.
- Better disk management & PC performance optimization utility under Windows & WinPE based bootable disk.
- Use with EaseUS Todo Backup to ensure PC's performance and data security.
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Secret Hack Codes for iPhone 4 or 4S
By : UnknownSecret Hack Codes for iPhone 4 or 4S
Hello friends, today i am going to share all the available secret hack codes for iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S. These secret hack codes will help you to hack the iPhone and helps you to explore the internal settings of your iPhone.
Secret codes are actually those codes which are not known(hidden)
to general users, usually Geeks use these codes as their shortcuts to
browse the internal settings and perform their exploits. As we all know
iPhone is quite secured and there are very less hack codes available for the same but don't worry Guys i come up with all the available hacking codes that works on iPhone 4 or 4S. You can also try these hack codes on previous models as i have tested them only of iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Some of them works on iPhone 4 and some on iPhone 4S
and some are specific to operator. So please don't complain if any of
them didn't work for you.. All codes are tested personally and are 100%
working..
Note: Some of codes will require tapping of call key on your iPhone, actually most of them require call button + tap(means slide it). So if any code doesn't work just by dialing, you just need to tap the call key and it will work. Infact except the IMEI number one hack code all require call + tap.
Secret Hack Codes for iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S
*#43#
Use to verify if call waiting is enabled
*#61#
Verify the number for unanswered calls
*#62#
Verify the number for call forwarding if no service is available.
*#67#
Verify the number for call forwarding if phone is busy
*#33#
To verify whether barring is enabled or disabled for outgoing
*#21#
To display the settings for your call forwarding
*3001#12345#*
Enters Field mode which allows you to access most of the hidden settings and functions of your iPhone.
*#06#
Display the IMEI of your iPhone, as always this is the standard code for all brands of phones.
*225#
Displays the account balance for postpaid contracts.
*777#
Displays the account balance for prepaid accounts.
*646#
Displays the remaining minutes available.
*3282#
Get your data usage information.
*729
Options to make payments. Its operator specific.
611
Dials customer service, (114 in RSA for Vodacom). Its operator specific.
*#30#
This shows whether you have enabled or disabled the presentation of the calling line, presumably the number of the party placing the call.
*#76#
State whether the connected line presentation is enabled or disabled. Similar to the calling line presentation
nokia x
By : UnknownNokia X Android phones: Life in the Fastlane
By design, Nokia's new Android smartphones will underwhelm users of high-end phones. The Nokia X line was created with emerging markets in mind, so the company emphasised keeping prices low, meaning the user interface is relatively simple.
The home screen resembles the one on Nokia's Windows-based Lumia phones, even though it's Android underneath. But Nokia Corp. added a Fastlane feature, a screen with quick access to your most-used apps. You get to it by swiping from the left or right edge of the home screen or tapping the back button at the bottom.
The basic Nokia X phone costs 89 euros ($122) and has a 4-inch screen, measured diagonally, and a 3 megapixel camera. A X+ version with an SD storage card costs 99 euros, while an XL with a 5-inch screen and 5 megapixel camera goes for 109 euros.
In the brief time I've had with the Nokia X at this week's Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, I have found the Fastlane feature to be a good start. It's something I would like to see on more phones, including Nokia's Windows devices.
I hate to spend time customising gadgets, getting the icons for the most-used apps on the main home screen. The nice thing about Fastlane is that you don't have to spend any time on that. Your favourite apps are just one swipe away - sort of.
The top of Fastlane shows you what's coming up, whether that's alarms about to ring or future events in your calendar. Below that are your recently used apps. The ones you just used will be at the top, so you don't have to scroll down.
For some apps, you get information that normally comes with notifications, such as previews of text messages or alerts that three people have tried to reach you on WeChat, a Chinese social network. You see small versions of recent photos and can tap for the larger version in the photo gallery app. You see calls you missed, songs you heard and websites you visited.
It could get overwhelming, so you can block certain apps and certain notifications from appearing in Fastlane. In the settings, you can also add a shortcut to one social network, such as Facebook or Twitter.
That's where Fastlane can improve - understanding better which apps I use most over a period of days or months and creating a section at the top for those.
This week, for example, I was too busy to check Facebook, but that doesn't mean I don't use it regularly. But in Fastlane, Facebook would drop toward the bottom in a matter of days, unless I happen to choose it as my one shortcut.
Why not make sure the most-used apps are stored as favourites at the top of the screen? Nokia says it's considering that.
Likewise, if I haven't used something for months after using it daily, Fastlane can assume I've grown tired of it and automatically remove it. Myspace anyone?
Nokia doesn't plan to make Fastlane for its Windows phones, and I doubt it'll extend it to rival Android phones, such as my Samsung Galaxy S III. It's something it wants to keep exclusive to its own phones to compete.
The home screen resembles the one on Nokia's Windows-based Lumia phones, even though it's Android underneath. But Nokia Corp. added a Fastlane feature, a screen with quick access to your most-used apps. You get to it by swiping from the left or right edge of the home screen or tapping the back button at the bottom.
The basic Nokia X phone costs 89 euros ($122) and has a 4-inch screen, measured diagonally, and a 3 megapixel camera. A X+ version with an SD storage card costs 99 euros, while an XL with a 5-inch screen and 5 megapixel camera goes for 109 euros.
In the brief time I've had with the Nokia X at this week's Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, I have found the Fastlane feature to be a good start. It's something I would like to see on more phones, including Nokia's Windows devices.
I hate to spend time customising gadgets, getting the icons for the most-used apps on the main home screen. The nice thing about Fastlane is that you don't have to spend any time on that. Your favourite apps are just one swipe away - sort of.
The top of Fastlane shows you what's coming up, whether that's alarms about to ring or future events in your calendar. Below that are your recently used apps. The ones you just used will be at the top, so you don't have to scroll down.
For some apps, you get information that normally comes with notifications, such as previews of text messages or alerts that three people have tried to reach you on WeChat, a Chinese social network. You see small versions of recent photos and can tap for the larger version in the photo gallery app. You see calls you missed, songs you heard and websites you visited.
It could get overwhelming, so you can block certain apps and certain notifications from appearing in Fastlane. In the settings, you can also add a shortcut to one social network, such as Facebook or Twitter.
That's where Fastlane can improve - understanding better which apps I use most over a period of days or months and creating a section at the top for those.
This week, for example, I was too busy to check Facebook, but that doesn't mean I don't use it regularly. But in Fastlane, Facebook would drop toward the bottom in a matter of days, unless I happen to choose it as my one shortcut.
Why not make sure the most-used apps are stored as favourites at the top of the screen? Nokia says it's considering that.
Likewise, if I haven't used something for months after using it daily, Fastlane can assume I've grown tired of it and automatically remove it. Myspace anyone?
Nokia doesn't plan to make Fastlane for its Windows phones, and I doubt it'll extend it to rival Android phones, such as my Samsung Galaxy S III. It's something it wants to keep exclusive to its own phones to compete.
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Nokia X Android phones: Life in the Fastlane
By : UnknownNokia X Android phones: Life in the Fastlane
By design, Nokia's new Android smartphones will underwhelm users of high-end phones. The Nokia X line was created with emerging markets in mind, so the company emphasised keeping prices low, meaning the user interface is relatively simple.
The home screen resembles the one on Nokia's Windows-based Lumia phones, even though it's Android underneath. But Nokia Corp. added a Fastlane feature, a screen with quick access to your most-used apps. You get to it by swiping from the left or right edge of the home screen or tapping the back button at the bottom.
The basic Nokia X phone costs 89 euros ($122) and has a 4-inch screen, measured diagonally, and a 3 megapixel camera. A X+ version with an SD storage card costs 99 euros, while an XL with a 5-inch screen and 5 megapixel camera goes for 109 euros.
In the brief time I've had with the Nokia X at this week's Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, I have found the Fastlane feature to be a good start. It's something I would like to see on more phones, including Nokia's Windows devices.
I hate to spend time customising gadgets, getting the icons for the most-used apps on the main home screen. The nice thing about Fastlane is that you don't have to spend any time on that. Your favourite apps are just one swipe away - sort of.
The top of Fastlane shows you what's coming up, whether that's alarms about to ring or future events in your calendar. Below that are your recently used apps. The ones you just used will be at the top, so you don't have to scroll down.
For some apps, you get information that normally comes with notifications, such as previews of text messages or alerts that three people have tried to reach you on WeChat, a Chinese social network. You see small versions of recent photos and can tap for the larger version in the photo gallery app. You see calls you missed, songs you heard and websites you visited.
It could get overwhelming, so you can block certain apps and certain notifications from appearing in Fastlane. In the settings, you can also add a shortcut to one social network, such as Facebook or Twitter.
That's where Fastlane can improve - understanding better which apps I use most over a period of days or months and creating a section at the top for those.
This week, for example, I was too busy to check Facebook, but that doesn't mean I don't use it regularly. But in Fastlane, Facebook would drop toward the bottom in a matter of days, unless I happen to choose it as my one shortcut.
Why not make sure the most-used apps are stored as favourites at the top of the screen? Nokia says it's considering that.
Likewise, if I haven't used something for months after using it daily, Fastlane can assume I've grown tired of it and automatically remove it. Myspace anyone?
Nokia doesn't plan to make Fastlane for its Windows phones, and I doubt it'll extend it to rival Android phones, such as my Samsung Galaxy S III. It's something it wants to keep exclusive to its own phones to compete.
The home screen resembles the one on Nokia's Windows-based Lumia phones, even though it's Android underneath. But Nokia Corp. added a Fastlane feature, a screen with quick access to your most-used apps. You get to it by swiping from the left or right edge of the home screen or tapping the back button at the bottom.
The basic Nokia X phone costs 89 euros ($122) and has a 4-inch screen, measured diagonally, and a 3 megapixel camera. A X+ version with an SD storage card costs 99 euros, while an XL with a 5-inch screen and 5 megapixel camera goes for 109 euros.
In the brief time I've had with the Nokia X at this week's Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, I have found the Fastlane feature to be a good start. It's something I would like to see on more phones, including Nokia's Windows devices.
I hate to spend time customising gadgets, getting the icons for the most-used apps on the main home screen. The nice thing about Fastlane is that you don't have to spend any time on that. Your favourite apps are just one swipe away - sort of.
The top of Fastlane shows you what's coming up, whether that's alarms about to ring or future events in your calendar. Below that are your recently used apps. The ones you just used will be at the top, so you don't have to scroll down.
For some apps, you get information that normally comes with notifications, such as previews of text messages or alerts that three people have tried to reach you on WeChat, a Chinese social network. You see small versions of recent photos and can tap for the larger version in the photo gallery app. You see calls you missed, songs you heard and websites you visited.
It could get overwhelming, so you can block certain apps and certain notifications from appearing in Fastlane. In the settings, you can also add a shortcut to one social network, such as Facebook or Twitter.
That's where Fastlane can improve - understanding better which apps I use most over a period of days or months and creating a section at the top for those.
This week, for example, I was too busy to check Facebook, but that doesn't mean I don't use it regularly. But in Fastlane, Facebook would drop toward the bottom in a matter of days, unless I happen to choose it as my one shortcut.
Why not make sure the most-used apps are stored as favourites at the top of the screen? Nokia says it's considering that.
Likewise, if I haven't used something for months after using it daily, Fastlane can assume I've grown tired of it and automatically remove it. Myspace anyone?
Nokia doesn't plan to make Fastlane for its Windows phones, and I doubt it'll extend it to rival Android phones, such as my Samsung Galaxy S III. It's something it wants to keep exclusive to its own phones to compete.
Bose SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi music system review
By : UnknownBose SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi music system review
We're moving firmly into the wireless age now, and having to plug your phone or tablet into your speakers is utterly behind the times. While the use of Bluetooth to connect audio devices is fairly widespread, the popularity of streamed music is built around everyone's favourite technology - Wi-Fi.
This is due, in no small part, to Apple's proprietary AirPlay platform. AirPlay made it fast, and practically foolproof, to connect your speakers and your playback devices, and thanks to the huge popularity of Apple's iPhone and iPad devices, an ecosystem of third-party speakers quickly sprang up as well.
Bose's new SoundTouch line is a family of wireless speakers that support AirPlay for easy wireless streaming. The SoundTouch Portable and the SoundTouch 20 both cost Rs. 32,515 which is already a fairly high price to pay for wireless speakers, but the SoundTouch 30 costs a staggering Rs. 52,763. After spending some time with the SoundTouch 30 though, it has become apparent why Bose is charging such a high price.
The SoundTouch 30 can be connected to your mobile phone or tablet, or you could also connect it to your computer over the Wi-Fi network, where it can access your iTunes library. Aside from that, there's also a 3.5mm input, so you can plug in a device directly as well. This means that you don't necessarily have to use it only with your Apple devices - it could be used to connect to your DVD player or music system, and used as a main speaker and not just for music streaming. The audio quality is good enough that this is actually a valid use of the speakers.
Look and feel
The SoundTouch 30 is a moderately large speaker. It's 9.7-inches tall, 17.1-inches wide, and 7.1-inches deep. The white top and back panels, and the black mesh front look elegant, but the LCD display in the centre of the mesh looks outdated.
There are 10 buttons tightly clustered on top-power, AUX (which switches the input to the standard 3.5mm jack), volume up and down, and six audio presets. The LCD display is a long vertical panel that reaches from the top to halfway down the front face, and lets you see the source, preset, Wi-Fi connection and volume level.
Not only is this speaker bulky, it's also very heavy. The Bose SoundTouch 30 weighs 8.39kgs, and the smooth shape also doesn't give you a very good grip on the speaker. This means that the speaker isn't very portable and you won't be moving it from room to room. While the wireless connectivity means that you can easily use it with different devices, you can't move these speakers around with you very easily.
Audio performance
The good thing is that the Bose SoundTouch 30 sounds good enough that you can happily use it as a primary speaker. Obviously, that's a qualified suggestion - no one is saying that it's a high-end audiophile product, or a replacement for a surround sound home theatre system. But, if you're primarily looking for simple connectivity, and good, loud sound, then the Bose SoundTouch 30 is a good option.
To test the speakers, we first listened to a variety of music using the wireless option. The speakers are clear, possibly one of the best sounding in their size. You can get better audio for the price, but in larger enclosures.
The sound remains clear even if you raise the volume, and a range of pop, classical, hip-hop and rock songs, both classic and contemporary all sounded good. This is something Bose is justifiably famous for, and goes a long way towards justifying the high cost of the SoundTouch 30.
We further tested the speaker by connecting the AUX cable to a TV and watching a movie using this setup. The speaker sounded pretty good but obviously it's not designed for surround sound; and while it is probably still better than the speakers in most television sets, this is certainly not an ideal way of using these speakers. Still, if you're on a budget and are looking for a multipurpose device to fulfil multiple roles, then the Bose SoundTouch 30 does seem like a possibility.
Connectivity and setup
The one major downside is connectivity. Setting up the speakers is a painful process that takes both time and multiple downloads to complete. Just connecting to the Wi-Fi requires you to plug the speakers into your PC using a USB cable, which is probably not where you're going to use them eventually, so you end up lugging around a huge and heavy speaker just to set them up. Once you've got it up and running, things are pretty painless, but the initial setup is a disaster.
The other, smaller problem, is the Bose app on your mobile or PC which is used to access your music; the user interface looks like it was made at the turn of the millennium, it's hard to navigate and doesn't communicate anything. Frankly, given the quality of the hardware, the software side of things is a huge letdown.
The Bose SoundTouch 30 also comes with an Ethernet port, which will come in handy in case you do not have Wi-Fi connectivity at your place.
Verdict
Given the high cost, it's hard to recommend the Bose SoundTouch 30, particularly as it won't be any audiophile's choice as the primary speaker. This is an interesting device which could be used in multiple scenarios, and there's no denying that it sounds good, within its category. Bose does need to improve the software side of things, but the biggest problem goes away once you've set it up The library software on the other hand has been getting updates, and will likely continue to improve slowly. The question is whether you trust them to get it right eventually or not.
Price: Rs. 52,763
In the box
SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi music system
Power cable
USB cable
Remote control
User manual/ setup guide
Specifications
Dimensions 9.7-inches H x 17.1-inches W x 7.1-inches D
Weight 8.39 kg
OLED display
Wireless network compatibility - 802.11 b/g
Supported audio formats - MP3, WMA, AAC
Aux input
Ethernet port
USB inputs
This is due, in no small part, to Apple's proprietary AirPlay platform. AirPlay made it fast, and practically foolproof, to connect your speakers and your playback devices, and thanks to the huge popularity of Apple's iPhone and iPad devices, an ecosystem of third-party speakers quickly sprang up as well.
Bose's new SoundTouch line is a family of wireless speakers that support AirPlay for easy wireless streaming. The SoundTouch Portable and the SoundTouch 20 both cost Rs. 32,515 which is already a fairly high price to pay for wireless speakers, but the SoundTouch 30 costs a staggering Rs. 52,763. After spending some time with the SoundTouch 30 though, it has become apparent why Bose is charging such a high price.
Look and feel
The SoundTouch 30 is a moderately large speaker. It's 9.7-inches tall, 17.1-inches wide, and 7.1-inches deep. The white top and back panels, and the black mesh front look elegant, but the LCD display in the centre of the mesh looks outdated.
There are 10 buttons tightly clustered on top-power, AUX (which switches the input to the standard 3.5mm jack), volume up and down, and six audio presets. The LCD display is a long vertical panel that reaches from the top to halfway down the front face, and lets you see the source, preset, Wi-Fi connection and volume level.
Not only is this speaker bulky, it's also very heavy. The Bose SoundTouch 30 weighs 8.39kgs, and the smooth shape also doesn't give you a very good grip on the speaker. This means that the speaker isn't very portable and you won't be moving it from room to room. While the wireless connectivity means that you can easily use it with different devices, you can't move these speakers around with you very easily.
The good thing is that the Bose SoundTouch 30 sounds good enough that you can happily use it as a primary speaker. Obviously, that's a qualified suggestion - no one is saying that it's a high-end audiophile product, or a replacement for a surround sound home theatre system. But, if you're primarily looking for simple connectivity, and good, loud sound, then the Bose SoundTouch 30 is a good option.
To test the speakers, we first listened to a variety of music using the wireless option. The speakers are clear, possibly one of the best sounding in their size. You can get better audio for the price, but in larger enclosures.
The sound remains clear even if you raise the volume, and a range of pop, classical, hip-hop and rock songs, both classic and contemporary all sounded good. This is something Bose is justifiably famous for, and goes a long way towards justifying the high cost of the SoundTouch 30.
We further tested the speaker by connecting the AUX cable to a TV and watching a movie using this setup. The speaker sounded pretty good but obviously it's not designed for surround sound; and while it is probably still better than the speakers in most television sets, this is certainly not an ideal way of using these speakers. Still, if you're on a budget and are looking for a multipurpose device to fulfil multiple roles, then the Bose SoundTouch 30 does seem like a possibility.
The one major downside is connectivity. Setting up the speakers is a painful process that takes both time and multiple downloads to complete. Just connecting to the Wi-Fi requires you to plug the speakers into your PC using a USB cable, which is probably not where you're going to use them eventually, so you end up lugging around a huge and heavy speaker just to set them up. Once you've got it up and running, things are pretty painless, but the initial setup is a disaster.
The other, smaller problem, is the Bose app on your mobile or PC which is used to access your music; the user interface looks like it was made at the turn of the millennium, it's hard to navigate and doesn't communicate anything. Frankly, given the quality of the hardware, the software side of things is a huge letdown.
The Bose SoundTouch 30 also comes with an Ethernet port, which will come in handy in case you do not have Wi-Fi connectivity at your place.
Verdict
Given the high cost, it's hard to recommend the Bose SoundTouch 30, particularly as it won't be any audiophile's choice as the primary speaker. This is an interesting device which could be used in multiple scenarios, and there's no denying that it sounds good, within its category. Bose does need to improve the software side of things, but the biggest problem goes away once you've set it up The library software on the other hand has been getting updates, and will likely continue to improve slowly. The question is whether you trust them to get it right eventually or not.
Price: Rs. 52,763
In the box
SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi music system
Power cable
USB cable
Remote control
User manual/ setup guide
Specifications
Dimensions 9.7-inches H x 17.1-inches W x 7.1-inches D
Weight 8.39 kg
OLED display
Wireless network compatibility - 802.11 b/g
Supported audio formats - MP3, WMA, AAC
Aux input
Ethernet port
USB inputs
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