We buy our Ufone Smart U5a for Rs.7000 so we would be able to answer you that. If you are one of ufone users and do not have an Android, then Absolutely, you can get one.

I have got my unit 5 days ago and I have been trying U5a under various loads and I have to say, I am very impressed. Full review is going to take a few more days to publish, but you view the video for performance and gaming on Smart U5a.


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ufone Smart U5a did not create the ripples like the first model Smart U5 since ufone did not deliver their promises and did a really bad job with U5. Smart U5a however is definitely a step on the right track.

Before moving ahead, remember we are talking about a Rs,7000 machine and not Rs.70,000 so do not mixed them up.

7,000 Pakistani Rupees for this ufone locked, 3G enabled Android Kitkat smartphone is not a bad deal with 1GB RAM, Quad-core processor, Adreno 305 GPU. 4-inch screen might be smaller for many users including myself. The manufacturer could easily fix a 4.3 inch display in this size and that would be more than desirable for consumers. I have used a 4.3 inch display on to same sized device and this .3 size in display made a huge difference in usability.

In other specs U5a have got a Front facing cam and 8MP Main camera with Flash. 4GB of total storage in which 2GB will be available to users after removing preinstalled apps. Proximity, light and accelerometer are given in sensors department.

I loved the performance of U5a. The first move of your finger tip on the screen will give you the sense of smoothness. I throw some nasty load on it and U5a tackled it well. Camera result is not something to talk about, it is very average.

One thing however seems either faulty or slow, same as Smart U5. The Accelerometer is not fine-tuned and takes some time in detecting the device's Tilt direction. In a fast paced game, that time is enough to crash you into something. Now I don't know if this is happening only in my unit or other users are experiencing the same.

On the built, it has better looks and feel over U5. U5a is slimmer but slightly larger. No more of the textured back that we have on U5, and I will miss that.

So Good Gaming, Good Video playback, Good Browsing, Good Smooth day to day phone and app functions, good connectivity options, doable camera and Flash seems to be a better than decent smartphone to buy for secondary or outdoor purpose in the price of Rs.7000.


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Nokia X, we bought one and we are happy with it so naturally we want you to buy one too! And if you are still raising the same question, trust me we perfectly understand and we are here to answer.

There are 3 things I keep hearing about Nokia X.
1. It is expensive
2. It is not Android
3. There are not many apps in Nokia Store

Before going ahead, keep it in mind it is Nokia we are talking about and not a company that rebrand handsets from Chinese manufacturer and sale as their own.

Nokia is dealing with Android for the first time and for the sake of competition they did some minor changes in it that they will have to reconsider soon. On the hardware side I have no complains other than its heating issue and a Flash light (to use as torch) would have been nice (which is coming with Nokia XL).

Who should buy Nokia X
Nokia X will be ideal for you if you
- like and trust Nokia's durability
- are first time smartphone user and like to know what smartphones are capable of
- like to try the world of apps
- like to try casual games
- like to read ebooks
- want a beautiful and strong affordable Android phone
- want a simple secondary Android phone for outdoors
- want to do small emailing and simple documentation on-the-go
- like to stay active on social circle on-the-go
- like to take good quality picture for social network
- can live with occasional small lags

Who should not buy Nokia X
Nokia X is an affordable or budget Android smartphone. The specs are not close to be a mid-range Androids so you will find yourself complaining a lot if you:
- use very intense apps
- play very heavy games
- like to take great quality pictures
- do video Skype or video chat/video calls
- like to take selfies
- are heavy gmail user
- are too tied to Google apps

Back to the repetitive questions!

Is Nokia X expensive?
In market at Rs. 13,800 you will find Androids with better specs on the papers from other known and unknown brands. Most of the Chinese manufacturers use components that may match the Numbers but not in performance and durability. And this alone put Nokia ahead for providing uncompromised quality products that we can trust blindly.

Nokia X is no different in that matter. It is one beautiful smartphone. Look at it from any angle or hold it in hands, it just feels great. Nokia X is a finely finished and a premium quality product.

Nokia is using quality components and you can tell the difference only by using it.
- Touch screen is sensitive that you can use it with fingernails.
- GPS locking to your current location is a breeze.
- Same specs budget Androids lags in few games horribly where Nokia X played them better.
- Strong WiFi, I haven't try Bluetooth
- It is 3G enabled
- Proximity sensor and ambient sensor are available
- It will definitely have better resale value
- Full price covers warranty of complete accessories (from Advance Telecom Pakistan)
- And it is capable to run 75% of Android apps

Is it Android?
The words are in market that "Nokia X is not an Android".

It is the same Android but yes Nokia did change it to offer a more simpler User Experience, and they remove Google centric apps to add their own apps. And they listed it as Nokia X Platform in their spec-sheet, but it is almost every bit of Android.

Samsung, Sony, Huawei and HTC are using their own "Launcher" and their own set of apps and store along with Google's. But they made their Launchers similar to Android's and they did not remove Google Centric apps and they are not calling Android with a different name.

Nokia prioritize their own apps for users to utilize their services by removing Google apps, which I believe is a mistake and Nokia will have to find another way to co-exist with Google.

For a new user to Android, or to Smartphone I see no trouble for them to understand and adjust to the changes Nokia did in Android.

However if you are a regular Android user and try to use Nokia X as just another Android, it will not be a walk in the park and you might have a hard time going through its learning curves. I know I have!

Having said that, UI of Nokia X is very easy and straight forward, all of the apps will stay on the home screen and you can arrange it to your requirements. Swipe to left or right and you have all of your notifications. Nokia named it "FastLane". It is more of a Log of your usage.

Nokia, Android, Apps and Stores
Some of Asha and Symbian users have been showing concern for not having enough apps in Nokia Store. What they don't realize is that this Nokia Store is different and so is the OS. Unlike Asha or Symbian, developers across the world are creating all type of apps and games for Android very actively, and adding an Android app to Nokia's Android store is just as easy as uploading.

Nokia has also been kind enough to add 4 more reliable 3rd party Android stores full with apps for Androids.

In addition to that we can always side load an Android app from any source. 75% chances are that the app will run just fine!

Alternate to Nokia X
In Pakistan you will find an Android phones from Voice, QMobile, Huawei and Samsung between Rs. 9,500 to Rs 15,000 to compete with Nokia X in almost same spec line. Ask about quality alternate then I see Huawei Ascend Y300 as better alternate to Nokia X. Ascend Y300 is identical in basic specs and improved in camera and flash light department, also have front facing camera.
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5386&idPhone2=6067

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You just have to click on the links to open YouTube in Pakistan, and bookmark the links. These links will open YouTube on any tablet, any smartphone and any PC.

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With this proxy you can play YouTube videos, but you cannot login to your YouTube account even if you are log in to your Google’s account. So to find updates from your favorite video channels Search is your only friend.

Uploading videos are of course out of the question, you cannot upload videos to YouTube with this proxy site.

Comments simply won’t display. But at least you will get to watch your YouTube videos with good quality.
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After announcement of new Nokia phones, the time of launching are nearing. Nokia Asha 502 and 503 should come around next month (End of November or Start of December) and Asha 500 shortly after.

To show the new experiences latest range of Nokia Asha are offering in their full touch screen low-cost almost-smart phones to people, Nokia released several short videos. These videos will give you a closer look of faster Fastlane, improved Camera controls and more Apps available for Asha smart phones.

Check them for yourself. All updates will be coming to first Asha OS handset 501 shortly after launch of these new mobiles.

Smart phones are the need of today's world. They are our personal assistants. Smart phones allow us to stay connected to one another through various available communication platforms at once,  they help us to take care of our work and our lives as well as our studies. They are our radio, tv, game box and our books library. And compare to a laptop Smart Phones are very small, wireless and pocket-able devices we can carry about just anywhere without extra effort.

But smart phones are not cheap and not everyone can afford these at comfort,. In fact even today not everyone realize these tiny boxes can be very helpful. Nokia addresses this issue very smartly by offering enhanced generation of their features phones known as Nokia Asha.

What Are Nokia Asha Smart Phones
Nokia Asha is a step forward to go from basic phone toward full smart phones. With every new wave of Asha range they grow with its design and capabilities. Perfecting it to get as close to full smart phone features as possible and managed to keep the price just about right while doing it successfully.


Nokia 503 in Action

New Nokia Asha 500, 502, 503
In 2013 Nokia brings in Asha handsets more modern UI, fresh new stronger design built for premium look and feel with a unique transparent "Crystal-Clear" shell. This new technique of using double layer for outer design protects the original color of handset and strengthen overall device while adding a unique beauty and look.

Apps and Games Library
Growth of popularity and use of Asha handsets bring developers support to the platform. There are more apps and games available every month. All important Internet based messaging apps and popular games are either available or on the way to Asha devices.

Improved Swipe U
Asha 501, the first of Asha OS last year bring much better OS and UI Nokia fans loved from Nokia N9. Swipe to navigate was most natural way of operating touch screens and with new 500, 502 and 503 Asha touch screen ^smart phones^ Nokia improved this experience too. Asha 501 will be getting these updates with an update coming shortly.

Double tap to unlock your phone is brilliant but Swipe up on the lock screen to get to the camera is definitely topped that.

Improved Fastlane
Fastlane is one of Home Panels of Asha OS. It is an organized Log of user's activity that user can control. Fastlane shows your social feeds, your photos, your messages and any up coming events you have set in calendar.


Asha 503 is the most advanced of three. With 5mp camera Asha 503 is first Asha with 3G connectivity and equipped with Gorilla Glass protection.

Prices at the moment are not confirmed for Pakistani market but I believe these Asha will be available between 5,000 to 10,000 Pakistani rupees.

You must have seen the recent PTCL EVO Tab's posters plastered everywhere and their commercials running on the TV channels at prime time slots. A dual core 7 inches Android 4.0 (aka Icecream Sandwich) based Tablet for 18,000 Pakistani rupees with 3 months unlimited (God knows how much GB bandwidth they are calling unlimited this time) free Internet access using built-in 3G. After 3 months you will be paying for the Internet you will use. It sounds a good if you are an average consumer looking to update your tech trend and want to be one of cools.

But in reality, compare to the devices available for the same price point, or the specs range today at the time of writing this piece (October 2013) EVO Tab is an over-priced, outdated piece of machine.

The current wave of tablets available in Pakistan's market are Quad core, a GB of RAM, at least 8gb of internal storage, made by well established brands are priced under or around 15,000 Pakistani rupees.

And if you look more into the market you will easily find even better deals for a lot better spec tablets, with the slightest affordable compromises. For example the one I have been checking - Ainol Novo7 Numy AX1 Dual Sim GSM 3G built-in 7 inch Android 4.2 JellyBean Tablet (or phablet?) for 14,000 Pakistani rupees and less.

I tried to find the manufacturer of EVO Tab but return empty handed however one thing is for sure it is not Samsung. My guess is Huawei because in Pakistan they are lead supplier of these equipments and their quality is trustworthy. Yet even their latest tablets cost less and pack double the power.

Having said that, you now have right to ask if this EVO Tab is a complete waste? No. It will not be a fast device, it will not run many of the fascinating games you must have heard or seen Android users are playing, but it will take care most of your basic tasks very well. Such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Internet Browsing, Skype, watching movies and songs, games from very big collection and several other things – not necessary to do them all at once due to 512mb of Ram and 4GB of storage. With 512mb of RAM you will not enjoy the widespread world of Android apps but you will get enough to taste it. You will of course love the display.

My advice as always is to go online to do some basic research before you go out to buy a computing device including Tablets, or SmartPhone. Do not be lazy to walk into shops and ask the prices, push dealers to find the minimum price they can get to before finalizing your deal. Buying online without checking your China computing devices is not a good idea for now.

Also always search for the public reviews, always search your desired electronics item with 'problem' and 'trouble' type of keywords to get familiar with the known issues.

Should I buy Nokia N8 or Nokia E7 in 2013?

It's a question I answered several times now and hearing very often around me because with introduction of new Nokia mobile phones from basic to advance to very innovative smartphones this year, prices of Nokia's legendary N8 with one-of-a-kind 12mp camera phone and Nokia's well known business series E7, a slider qwerty with large 4inch screen smartphone comes down even more and become more attractive to the people wanting this to happen from some time. I know because they have been asking me too.

Please note that we are talking about Nokia Symbian based Smartphones at the moment, which are affordable and more suitable for Pakistani market.

The prices are low and these smartohones Nokia N8 and Nokia E7 still got many good things going on. But should you buy one now today? If you are interested in either N8 or E7 and ask me, I will not recommend them any more unless you are absolutely sure why and what you are getting. If you have extra amount to spear then I suggest you to know Nokia 701 or Nokia 808 or even Nokia 603 first. Here is why.

If you are a frequent Facebook mobile user then you must have noticed recent visual ^improvements^. The header's navigation is better now with one irritation for touch screen users now that the Facebook logo 'f' is very small to tap on. The tap area should be wider.

Just now seeing long-due Share option for mobile users is finally here as well. However it appears for attachment based posts and only to share on your personal profile. You will not see Share option to your text-only status and you cannot share posts to group or page from mobile, which is a must-have if you are an admin, and especially if you are a Facebook-based company operator.

Seeing these new mobile phones with huge screens, a simple person must have think once in a while if we really need those big mobile phones? They are getting so big that they no longer fit into regular pockets so why? A straight forward answer is that it is users' usage.