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APRIL 2013
• VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 05 •
Rs 150
THE TRUTH ABOUT WHERE YOUR
GADGETS
COME FROM
We show you why almost everything
is made in China today, how some
products are still so expensive, and
what you really need to worry about.
APPS THAT STEAL
YOUR PRIVATE DATA
Make sure your phone isn’t
spying on you
CAN YOU DITCH
DTH AND CABLE?
Loads of TV shows are now
available online for free
GRUDGE MATCH!
Samsung Galaxy
Grand Duos vs
Micromax
Canvas HD
HARDWARE
BlackBerry
Z10
Micromax
Canvas HD
Nokia
Lumia 820
Xolo
X500
LG
Optimus G
Dell
Inspiron 15z
Acer
Iconia W510
HCL
Me Y3
Nikon
D5200
Wacom
Inkling
COMPARED
Low-cost inkjet
multifunction printers
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12
Security suites
for Android
 editor's
EDITORIAL
letter
The ways of the world
T
hat China with its bazillion smoke stacks is the manufacturing hub of
the world is old news. The assembly line model adopted by our
neighbour has made it an economic juggernaut that holds the strings
of the global economy. Any report of a super-heating or slowdown in the
Chinese economy sends shudders all across the world and there is always a
scramble to stop any such thing from happening.
Our cover story this month tells us how the high-tech electronics manufacturing
story has evolved. That mobile device sitting on your desk with its blinking red
light telling you that you have an unread message is in all probability made up of
components from a number of different manufacturers, most of which are
located near the South China Sea. This is true of any electronic device that you
(or pretty much anyone else in the world) own. As the article points out, even
some of the biggest brands have surrendered all of their manufacturing duties
to contractors and ODMs.
Do you care
about where
your gadget is
manufactured?
Is the label on
the front the
only assurance
of quality you
seek?
I'm a bit old-school, and while I have no problems with what comes from where
(as long as it is from a conflict-free zone), I'd definitely be excited to see India
gaining a stronger foothold in manufacturing. Sitting across the Himalayas, we
yearn to be in the position that China is in today, hoping that someday paeans
will eventually be sung about Indian manufacturing prowess. Imagine every
electronic device in every house in any part of the world stamped with an
ubiquitous "Made in India" label. Is it possible for India to become a bigger or
more dominant part of this manufacturing matrix, or have we missed this bus?
Theoretically, we could emulate China. All we need is the right set of policies to
promote manufacturing—like we did for software services—and we could see a
proliferation of "Made in India" labels.
However, the odds are stacked badly against us. We are firmly stuck within a
triumvirate chakravyuh of a desire to have cheaper products, the exorbitantly
high R&D investments required to set up these high-tech foundries, and a
sputtering infrastructure. Do you care about where your gadget is
manufactured? Is the label on the front the only assurance of quality you seek?
Will you be happy with any phone as long as it is an Apple or Android product?
Read the full story on page 85 and send in your views telling us what you think
of this complex yet geographically-centred manufacturing network.
Hatim Kantawalla
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  Contents
APRIL 2013
SCREEN FROM KOREA
PROCESSOR FROM USA
88
COVER STORY
THE TRUTH
ABOUT WHERE YOUR
GADGETS
COME FROM
NEWSWIRE
TEST CENTRE
80
Grudge Match
Samsung's Galaxy Grand Duos goes up against
the homegrown Micromax Canvas HD.
16
In the news...
34
Product Spotlight
Keep yourself up-to-date and safe from harm
with our definitive news roundup.
The Blackberry Z10 has a huge legacy to live up
to. Will it keep the company alive?
FEATURED
22
Buzz List
36
Hardware Tested
88
The Truth About Where Your
Gadgets Come From
What's worthy of the hottest discussions, from
gadgets to games and online services.
Smartphones, printers, laptops, cameras, tablets
and lots of cool hardware.
Everything comes from China these days, so
why are some gadgets so expensive while
others are dirt cheap?
28
Can You Do Away With DTH
and Cable?
58
Page Churners
These budget inkjet multifunction devices will
take care of all your printing and scanning.
Broadcasters and content creators are moving
online. Can we pull the plug on TV for good?
96
Apps on Your Phone Could be
Stealing Your Data
64
Software Spotlight
Tune-Up Utilities is a handy all-in-one package
for keeping your PC running smoothly.
32
The Best of MWC 2013
Keep track of your apps and see if any of them
are secretly trying to steal your data.
Phones, tablets and software that will rock the
world in 2013.
66
Software Tested
Recover lost files, back-up important memories
and make the most of your smartphone.
76
Complete Protection
for Your Smartphone
Stay safe from all the latest Android threats.
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 Contents
APRIL 2013
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TEST CENTRE
HARDWARE TESTED
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TEST CENTER
SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT
TuneUp Utilities 2013
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110
HANDS ON
BACK-UP AND RESTORE APPS AND
DATA FROM A PC
DVD HIGHLIGHTS
HANDS ON
REGULARS
RED HOT APPLICATIONS
CorelCAD 2013
Corel WordPerfect Office X6 – Standard Edition
Corel PaintShop Pro X5 Ultimate
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102
Dr CHIP
04
Editorial,
10
Colophon,
12
Letters,
16
In the News...,
22
The Buzz List,
24
New Products Launched,
86
PC Configs,
100
Web Watch,
102
Dr CHIP,
112
Tips & Tricks,
118
Market Watch,
126
Personal Tech
Viruses? Data loss? Not sure about the best
upgrade options? Dr CHIP will help.
108
How to Simulate Firefox
Smartphone on Your PC
FULL GAMES
Euthanasia 1.0, PainTown 3.6.0,
Crusaders of Space. Final Shootout, Xeno Assault,
Need For Extreme 3D
and more...
Get up close and personal with one of the
latest smartphone platforms on the scene.
TIPS & TRICKS
110
Back-up and Restore Apps
and Data From a PC
GAME DEMOS
Rush Bros. 1.01, Bollywood Wannabe 1.0.0,
Maximum Roller Coaster Demo 1.01,
The Five Cores 1.1, The Balloon Quest 1.1,
Navy Seals - Sea Air Land Demo 1.01
and more...
Make that next Android upgrade less of a
chore with this useful workshop.
112
Tips & Tricks
GAME TRAILERS
Dead Space 3: The Story So Far,
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2: Brutal War Crimes,
Dark Souls 2: VGA Announcement
and more...
Tweak Windows, take awesome photos and get
the most out of your gadgets and software.
LINUX TOOLS
Data Crow 3.9.15, JShot 2.1.0.3,
X File Explorer 1.34, Airtime 2.3.0
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