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XGIMI launches Aura – an all-new 4K Laser TV Ultra Short Throw Projector

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With home entertainment devices gaining momentum since the start of the pandemic, projectors, specifically have seen a rise in sales. The award-winning XGIMI have just added a brand-new 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector that comes at a steep price but brings great features along with it.

Supporting 4K UHD resolutions, and HDR 10, the XGIMI Aura fosters 2400 ANSI Lumens. The Aura is powered by a MT9629 processor, a Mali-G52 GPU, and a 2GB RAM. With 32GB of internal storage capacity, the Aura also comes with the latest MEMC technology.

The Aura runs on Android 10 TV and comes with built-in Chromecast. This 4K projector not only enhances the visuals through its superior features, but also delivers high-quality audio through 2 Harman Kardon 15W woofers and tweeters. These audio components deliver crisp highs, dynamic midranges, and an ‘oomph’ factor in the bass.

To protect the users’ eyesight, the light source in the Aura reduces its intensity or becomes darker whenever someone gets close to it. The Aura is compatible with TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, Blu-ray player, and other gaming consoles, along with Nintendo Switch and other smart devices.

“The Indian consumer wants to expand their horizons, literally and metaphorically speaking, as far as home entertainment is concerned. AURA meets their brief perfectly because at a great price point compared to the other brands in the market, it packs in the punch of a global entertainer. Among its best features is the dazzling 4K/UHD/HDR 10 support for Ultra Brightness. It boasts premium sound courtesy inbuilt Harmon Kardon speakers. It is powered with the latest Android 10 TV, which as you can say, is better than the latest Smart TVs. The projector offers larger-than-life, immersive home entertainment and can reach 150 inches of screen size by keeping it just a few inches away from the wall. Ambient Light Rejection Screens (ALR) can be additionally bought with the AURA which will help to provide the best picture quality under bright ambient lights or outdoors”, said Sushil Motwani, official Indian representative for XGIMI.

XGIMI’s Aura is also integrated with DTS-HD, DTS Studio Sound, and Dolby Audio. Some other salient features of the Aura are the following:

Display

Product classification: Laser TV; Display technique: DLP; Display chip: 0.47″; DMD Throw ratio: 0.233

Projection

Keystone: 8-points keystone correction Vertical: ±40 Degree, Horizontal: ±40 Degree

Function

STR, Low latency, Eye protection, 3D Support

Electrical

Noise Level : < 32dB

Power: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz

Ports

Input ports: AC x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 3, USB 2.0 x 3, LAN x 1

Output port: Mini USB (Debug) x1, Headphone x 1, OPTICAL x 1

Wi-Fi: Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11a/b/g/n

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

Weight & Dimensions: 606*401*139.5mm, 11.0kg (device only)

XGIMI’s Aura is available at a special introductory price of Rs. 3,50,000 for a limited period. The original MRP of Aura is Rs. 4,00,000. The AURA will be ready to ship in November 2021 and pre-bookings can be done on https://xgimiindia.com/    

Itel launches a new range of 4K Android TVs

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Under the G-series line-up, itel India has launched two new Smart TVs – the G4334IE and G5534IE, which represent the 43-inch and the 55-inch variants, respectively. Both these smart TVs are loaded with features which transforms one’s viewing experience at home.  

itel’s G4334IE and G5534IE deliver a 4K UHD resolution offered by an Ultra Bright Display of upto 400 nits. The Smart TVs are also equipped with 24W Dolby Audio and they run on the Android 10 OS. Along with providing access o over 5000+ apps through Google’s Playstore, the itel Smart TV’s are also integrated with Google Assistant for easy voice control and support, as well as Chromecast.

The G4334IR and G5534IE are powered by a powerful MediaTek chipset and a 2GB RAM. Each come with a storage capacity of 8GB, and connectivity-wise, the smart TVs are armed with Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB ports and Bluetooth 5.0.

itel makes the installation process easy by charging no fee at all, and also provides a 2-year warranty on the panel. With over 750 customer centres across India, the TV has a good retail potential even in Tier 2 & 3 cities.

The 43-inch G4334IE costs Rs. 32,999 while the 55-inch G5534IE costs Rs. 46,999.

Blaupunkt launches the Cybersound 50-inch 4K Smart TV in India

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Blaupunkt, a German-based audio-video consumer electronics brand revered for its car multimedia solutions and headphones, has collaborated with the TV manufacturing Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL) to launch an all-new 50-inch4K smart TV. This TV is now open for bookings on Flipkart.

Apart from delivering stunning visuals, the bezel-less 50-inch 4K Smart TV is equipped with a 60W speaker output – through four speakers — with Dolby Digital Plus along with the enhancements brought with DTS TruSurround-certified audio. The smart TV also comes with Dolby MS12 sound technology that can decode and improve Dolby Atmos, thus delivering top notch cinematic audio to create an immersive viewing experience.

The Blaupunkt Cybersound 4K Smart TV runs on Android 10 and is armed with a 2GB RAM, an 8GB ROM, and is powered by an ARM Cortex A53 processor. The 4K display delivers a brightness of 500 nits and the smart TV has an in-built Chromecast and Airplay that supports over 1000 apps. It also comes with a voice-enabled remote, giving users access to Google Assistant and its resources.

Along with HDR10+ support, the Blaupunkt 4K Smart TV is integrated with Bluetooth v5.0 and supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bual Band Wi-Fi. The remote also has in-built dedicated shortcut keys on to enable users to access Netflix, Prime and Youtube and Google Play.

“Consumers can not only effortlessly access over 6000 apps and games like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Google Play Store etc., but also enjoy any form of entertainment with style and topnotch specifications within a budget. We are super hopeful that this Android TV will surely fulfil the expectations of the consumers and be a potential medium of unlimited entertainment”, says Mr. Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO, SPPL.

The Blaupunkt Cybersound 4K Smart TV is also compatible with other devices of various connectivity-options like USB, HDMI ARC/CEC ports, and more.

The Blaupunkt 50-inch 4K Smart TV is priced at Rs. 36,999 and its bookings can be made on Flipkart. For more information, please visit this page.

In-store purchasing of Kodak HD LED TVs avails discounts and freebies worth up to Rs. 14,999

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On purchasing the bezel-less Kodak CA series of televisions, customers can avail a range of discounts and freebies during this promotional period which ends on August 31, 2021. User can also get a Kodak Twin Tower Speaker which is worth Rs. 14,999 – for free. Kodak has announced these new offers with its offline partner Qthree Ventures.

With the 65” Kodak CA HD LED TV (Rs. 62,990), buyers get a free Kodak 36” Twin Tower Speaker which is worth Rs. 14,999. On purchasing the 55” Kodak CA worth Rs. 42,990, a 100W soundbar worth Rs. 5,299 comes for free. And lastly, with a 43” Kodak CA TV which costs Rs. 31,990, users get a Bluetooth speaker worth Rs. 3,299 for free.  

These exciting offers are available only until August 31, 2021. The Kodak CA series of LED TVs come with 4K displays which support HDR10. They are also equipped with Dolby Vision, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS TruSurround. These TVs run on the latest Android 10 interface and are also compatible with Google Assistant. Connectivity-wise, the Kodak CA series of TVs are armed with a USB 2.0, HDMI ARC/CEC, Wi-Fi (2.4 to 5GHz) and Bluetooth v5.0.

“The promotions are a way to continue bringing the best value to our customers who have shown confidence in Kodak TVs. We hope to bring “TheatreWaliFeeling” to our customers as they enjoy a cinematic experience on Kodak TV screens and a sound experience that is the best in the industry on the sound devices.”

For more information, please visit this page.

Xiaomi’s 55-inch QLED 4K TV is designed for modern living spaces

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Adding to their smart TV portfolio, Xiaomi is launching the 55” QLED 4K TV on December 21st, with a classy design and a host of flagship smart TV features which certainly, are all combined at a very decent price.

The Mi QLED 4K smart TV is cased in an aluminium frame and it comes with the well-known HDR support like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma and also the likes of Dolby Audio, and DTS-HD. The premium design boasts of a bezel-less horizon display with a 96% screen-to-body ratio.

The Mi QLED TV’s 4K panel offers a 100% NTSC wider colour spectrum which is further bolstered by Mi’s Vivid Picture Engine, which delivers a much more immersive viewing experience with better textures and details. In addition to all the superior functions the Mi QLED 4K TV supports (as mentioned above) the Mi QLED TV also comes with the ‘Reality Flow’ feature, which delivers smother and blur-free visuals.

With 4 full-range drivers and 2 tweeters, the Mi QLED Smart TV is also Mi’s first 6-speaker set up. It’s frequency range can go as low as 60Hz and all the way up to 20KHz whilst delivering a total power of 30W. The smart TV hosts a total of 1L speaker volume, thus delivering richer audio quality.

The Mi QLED 4K Smart TV runs on the latest version on PatchWall which contains over 25 content partners and its interface has a bunch of features like User Center, Kids Mode, Smart Recommendations, Universal Search, and more. Built on Android 10 and also consists of Chromecast and Google Assistant.

Connectivity-wise, the Mi QLED TV comes with 3 next-gen HDMI 2.1 ports – which supports new-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X and Sony PS5, 2 USB ports, ethernet port, optical port, and a 3.5mm jack port. The QLED TV features a ‘Auto Low Latency Mode’ (ALLM) which ‘automatically switches the TV to game mode and has an extremely low input lag of just 5ms at 4K @60fps’. The TV also features e-ARC that amplifies the bandwidth and audio speed.

The Mi QLED 4K Smart TV is powered by the MTK 64-bit A55 quad-core processor and a Mali G52 graphics.

The Mi QLED 4K TV is priced at Rs. 54,999 and will be available on mi.com, Mi Home, Flipkart, and retail stores like Vijay Sales.