Despite the fact Nexus 4 has got gorilla glass 2, it doesn’t mean its screen is scratch proof; its just for resistant to scratch, meaning it isn’t going to catch scratches so easily. So definitely there is need for a good screen protector.

Previously I tried screen protector from XtremeGuard and was quiet disappointed by it. It had plasticy feeling. The first fingers don’t glide on it so smooth. Moreover with bumper on, it peeled off from sides.

Next I decided to try some cheap protector from eBay. It had no problem of peeling from bumper. Touch was smooth. But the problem was air. It got scratched from air! It developed scratches on every touch. It became so rough after few days.

This time I decided to give a try to clarivue screen protector. They have a good record for excellence for their products quality and excellent customer support.

I got ultra-clear one from them. Its a dry application meaning no water is used to apply the screen protector.

What I got in the package

• 2x front protector, 2x back protector
• Wet cleaning cloth
• Instructions leaflet

Application was easy. I got it perfectly aligned without any bubbles. It got exact fit cut-outs. Coming to the clarity, its almost 100%. You won’t feel if the phone has even got any protection on. The screen guard feels smooth, almost same as glass. It isn’t oleo-phobic, but the dust can be easily wiped with a microfiber cloth.

After 3 days of usage, its still 100% scratch proof. It hasn’t cached any scratch yet. I’ll update this post again after 1 month how the protector still feels.

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If you are going to buy a screen protector which you definitely should, you can go with this one. You won’t go wrong with this. They ship worldwide with zero shipping charges.

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It has been a while since I wrote a post. Recently I purchased Google Nexus 4 from US play store and many people asked me how I did so. We know Nexus 4 is not going to be released in India any time soon. Even if it is released, its price is going to be Rs. 30,000 above for the base 8GB model. There were estimates made by many online retailer of nexus 4 going to be launched in India in Jan 2k13, but they all came out to be wrong. Importing Nexus 4 infact any mobile phone from outside India is no big deal if you know the correct procedure. Follow these steps carefully and nexus 4 is going to be in your hand in no longer in 15 days.

1. Register on recommended shipping forwarding website

If you are unaware what package forwarding websites are, let me explain it to you. They receive the package on behalf of you in there warehouse and forward the shipment to India for a small fee. Google Play Store doesn’t ships to India and  that’s where the need of package forwarding website comes into play. When we register on the website, they provide us with US address which we use while making purchase at Google play store.

I used PPObox.com and found it to be absolutely amazing. They were really fast and customer support was excellent.

Register on PPObox.com. You will receive a mail with address that you have to use while making the purchase in this format-

Sunny Gupta No. ‘Unique PPObox ID’ – ‘Unique package no.’
250 West 40th Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Tel: 212-398-0780

Here Unique PPObox ID that you will be allocated. To get unique package number, you will need to login into your PPObox dashboard and create new shipment. Enter details of your Nexus 4 there.

Creating New Shipment to Get Package Unique ID before placing order at Google Play store.

2. Making order at Google play store

Google Play Store devices section cannot be accessed in India. You will need US ip to access playstore from India. I used Justfreevpn.com. Many free vpn are there, you could use any as per your wish.

Nexus 4 8GB | 16GB

Click Add to cart, make the purchase using the PPObox US address. As soon as payment is made, a mail will be sent to your email id saying your Order has been placed.

3. Paying Forwarding Website

As soon as your package is received at ppobox local hub, they will send you a invoice. It would be Rs. 400-600 for shipping and 7% of total value of phone for custom duties. After making ppobox payment, just sit and relax. You will receive the shipment at your door step in 2-3 days.

Note- Invoice generate by PPObox includes custom duty charges. You don’t have to pay a penny to courier boy who delivers package at your door for custom duties.

Some FAQs

Q. Do I need to create new gmail id to place order at Google play store?

Ans. No, you can use your existing email id to play the order.

Q. How much the total cost of Nexus 4 came out to be?

Ans. 16Gb version total cost will be around 24k-25k where as 8gb will be around 22k-23k

Q. How much time it takes for Nexus 4 to typically arrive in India?

Ans. It will be shipped in 2-4 days to US Address and in next 3-4 days to your door step. So its going to take anywhere about 5-8 Days (15 days being max).

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Echo Automotive for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

What needs to be discussed, when in fact, you can see reality ignited by the fuel used by millions of vehicle owners in this world? This maddening rush to reach somewhere in the locomotives that pollute the environment continues to go on and forth. Into such a world beckons the Eco Drive in a bid to save the world from normally evolving polluting agents. Needless to say these pollutants are harmful, and in future they could be contaminating the environment just like germs infecting any part of the human body. With its new ‘hybrid technology retrofit’ to convert majority of vehicles being driven across the American streets into hybrids, Echo Automotive (ECAU) is proving out to be a commendable step in the direction of saving the environment from getting polluted. As per the latest statistics more than 35 million vehicles have been transformed into hybrids by this time.

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How does this system work?

Although Eco Drive’s newest venture has not been there for quite some time like more than a decade ago or so, it provides every investor the guarantee to be profit enhancing. The ‘retrofit hybrid drive’ for fleet deliverance nearly doubles the fuel efficiency of any vehicle say, the truck, thus benefitting the Company as a whole. The Echo drive is nothing short of a master miracle brought forth in the field of Engineering. In fact, this technology involves the conversion of an ordinary diesel or gas fuelled engine into electric drive, preserving the usual functionality that was provided by gasoline or diesel, at the same time.

What are the best features of Eco Drive?

It’s the FedEx and the UPS like Companies who are doing all the talking as the major clientele’ who not only adopted Echo Automotive (ECAU) empowered Eco Drive endeavor but are also propagating about the great effects of doing so. This method is cost-effective. It saves fuel consumption to a higher degree. It reduces the environmental pollution to a safer level. This saves the vehicle owners substantial amount of money. This solution is specifically designed to work long-term. The retrofitted vehicles have been seen to offer more mileage. There have been so many advantages of this technology that have been eye-openers and head spinners for all. Many Companies who are an integral part of the supply chain have seen a breakthrough in the form of reduction in their multimillion dollar fuel bill that they were accustomed to pay.          

Come, avail Eco-Drive, the revolutionary technological innovation that creates lasting impact on your trade through retro fitted vehicles!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arcsoft for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you missed a lasting moment just because you forgot to bring your digital camera with you on a historic holiday season with your friends ? Here’s the solution friends, The all new Whip the app . Capture your rememberable portrait with your smartphone only by using free iPad app and share it to your friends and family.

The new free app works for your iPad and Windows 8, also featuring in your Android Phone. If you are interested in sharing your memories socially then this is the perfect app you are looking for, the app helps you to share your photos socially from anyplace in the world from Whip Social Album.

Are you tired by uploading your photos, videos via desktop? Then there is no need to wait at all, now share your memories directly from your phone in no time via Android version of Whip app. It is a worth downloading app for your Android phone.

Whip is excellent for novice users and casual digital editor who wants to find all their pictures, sort them into albums, do quick edits, and share with your near and dear ones. 

Customize your photos by summing up it with a perfect song for your photo album.

Another One touch enhancement tool assures that you are publishing your perfect pictures. “Like” photos of your loved ones, leave your “Comments” and share a beautiful moment with your friends.

Let your friends share your photos via Facebook, Twitter and Google+ .They don’t need to have this app-the Whip app can be accessed from any desktop, tablet or smartphone.

Take your Whips from your Facebook profile and synchronize it with your Android app.

The unique indie tune brings life to your snapshot in a vital way. Auto-play Whips for a movie effect with electrifying music or clout to twist the slides at your own stride.

For the digital experts out there, your snaps can swimmingly rotate, resize, swap, and  can be enhanced with your single tap to customize your Whip even more. Scrutinize funny captions to really bring your moments to life. Revolutionize your Whip out of your album to the photo loving world. Share with your bestpal via SMS or email, post it off on Facebook, Twitter, or post it on WhipStream to incite mass jealousy.

The major 3G Wi-Fi service providers in India consists of BSNL, Airtel, Tata DOCOMO, Vodafone, Reliance, Aircel, Idea, MTS etc. They provide the customers with varied range of choices regarding the tariff plans and make it easier to choose the best suited one. The availability of so many service providers helps in the reduction of the tariff plans. That is the reason there are many cheap tariff plans available regarding the technology of 3G. The tariff plans again are of two types postpaid and pre-paid.

Affordable 3G plans

• Vodafone- Pay as you go

This service provider was among the pioneers to launce this technology in India. They came with some pretty flexible plans for both prepaid as well as postpaid to suit the need of the Indian Customers. They offer the 3G service for validity of 1 day to that of 30 days. The data usage also ranges from 150 MB to 10 GB. And it is obvious that the price will vary accordingly the tariff rates starts from RS 10 and ranges up to RS 1500. There pay as you go service is one of the cheapest plans available to avail 3G.

• Reliance 3G- Get maximum value for money

The next in the line of providing the cheapest tariff for 3G is Reliance. They have an offer which allows the user to use the net in high speed but after exceeding 6 GB they have to use the net in a slower speed that is in a normal speed. The benefit of the plan includes that you do not have to pay anything extra if also you exceed the limit. So it is off course a plan to look for.

• Tata DOCOMO 3G- Access Internet anytime and anywhere

There are pretty affordable tariff plans offered from this service provider which help you to use the super-efficient 3G technology in a super cheap rate. The plans start from Rs 5 and goes up to Rs 20. You can use this plan at your convenience and can recharge at any point of time. It is cheap but gives a good speed.

• Airtel- Pay as per Usage

For those who want to have a cheaper plan this is your call. The plans provided by Airtel are of RS 45 for 150 MB of data usage and RS 100 for 300 MB. When mixed with the excellent service of Airtel they obviously give4s you the best 3G connection.

• Aircel- Pocket Internet 3G Plans

Aircel is yet another player in this market and it brings an unlimited data usage for just RS 1250. It gives a good speed of about 36 Mbps. However this with this service provider you may face some connectivity issues.

• Idea cellular- Gives a Mesmerizing 3G Experience

Idea presents its customers with ideal 3G plans which are quite affordable. It provides you up to 21.1 Mbps speed with 4GB unlimited data usage. This is quite a suitable plan for those who want heavy net usage at cheaper rate.

• MTS 3G- For fast access of data and voice

MTS has a combination of plans lined up for you. You can choose the one best suited for you. They have plans for 6 GB and 12 GB data usage at very affordable prices starting for Rs 798 per month. They provide you with a good speed and constant connectivity. So if you’re looking for good speed in cheaper rate then this is what you should opt for.

• BSNL- Offers special 3G plans

BSNL is one of the most trusted service providers in India. Moreover they are the first to introduce the 3G technology. It brings in high speed net connection in affordable price range. Also the connectivity provided by this service provider is constant. The tariff plans in BSNL starts from RS 25 and goes up to RS 500.

• MTNL- Affordable 3G tariff plans

Though this service provider is a sister company of BSNL but it has its own set of connectivity and tariff plans. It brings you a high speed connection starting from just Rs.99 foe a month validity period. It is cheap and has a good connectivity.

• Airtel- Enjoy the power of 3G

Another plan which is worth mentioning is that by Airtel. In this plan you have to pay RS 750 for 5GB unlimited but if you use less than 5GB then you are charge accordingly i.e. less than the said amount. It is worth trying.

User review on cheapest wifi: From my point of view, the cheapest 3G wifi plan which would be practical for users is the one by Idea. The reason for this is the low rates for 2G speed along with a reliable connection. The rate is Rs 399 for unlimited 2G speed. And Rs 999 for 15GB data download along with the option that you can carry on your net connection at 2G speed after your 3G data gets used up. BSNL and Tata DOCOMO offer comparable plans, but their servers are not present everywhere. Especially in metros like Delhi. So if we talk about the cheapest usable plan for throughout India, my choice would be Idea.

Conclusion

These are the top 10 3G plans available in India. There are other plans than the aforesaid and now it’s up to you to choose the best, suiting all your needs.

Online shopping drive people crazy where you can purchase all kinds of gadgets like mobile phones, laptops, Mp3 players, televisions, cordless landlines etc. online these days, but it is important to have good market knowledge and select the best website that provides an affordable price for your gadget. The most popular websites regarding the concerned matter are eBay, Flipkart, SnapDeal, Amazon, InfiBeam and Tradus.

Gadget Prices on eBay

Gadgets of various brands can be availed from eBay ranging from a mobile charger costing $ 4(Rs. 200) to a CDMA mobile phone of $ 511(Rs. 25550). According to the newest pricing lists, you can even avail a mobile phone in return to $ 16(Rs. 800) having only the basic features. On the other hand, the highest range of pricing for a gadget is that of a branded headphone having all the latest features, pricing $ 3,610(Rs 1,80,500).

Price Check on Flipkart

You can get mobile phones from Flipkart with price ranges between $ 37(Rs 1850) and $ 700(Rs. 35,000). This website generally features cash back offers on a few specific gadgets. Like, a laptop having a price of $ 630(Rs 37,800) has got a cash back offer of $ 10(Rs. 500). Also, get computer components ranging from $ 5(Rs. 250) to $ 233(Rs. 11650). Even, get high range of mp3 players and home theater systems for up to 45% discount.

Big Deals on Snapdeal

The deals on Snapdeal regarding the gadgets include offers like buy a mobile and get another at the same price for free. Tablets, laptops, game consoles, printers, scanners audio or video systems, and other gadget accessories are available on Snapdeal. Usually with discounts from 1% up to 70% off, the prices range within standard rates according to different brands, models and features.

Checking out Amazon

You can save up to 50% from your budgets if you are going for amazon. The gadgets like sport watches, luxury watches and mobile phones are available in different models and brands. It is always impressive when you can save your money without compromising the quality.

Price Ranges on InfiBeam

The price ranges of the mobiles, tablets, cameras, game consoles and other gadget accessories on InfiBeam are recently reduced from the original market price. As an example, a branded mobile having latest features and costing $ 778(Rs. 38900) can now be availed in return of only $ 584(Rs. 29,200). Also, a $ 183(Rs 9150) costing camera is now available for $ 156(Rs. 7800). This reduction rate is one of the main reasons for the website being more attractive to the customers.

Pricing on Tradus

Tradus is another website where you can get mobiles, tablets, e-book readers and other gadget accessories at a much cheaper rate than the standard market price. A mobile of $ 356(Rs 17,800) can be availed at $ 238(Rs. 11,900) from Tradus. Also, you can get a GSM wireless video landline having a market price of $ 50(Rs. 2,500) which Tradus is providing you for $ 35(Rs. 1,750). Even, get up to 55% of discount on the tablets and the tablet accessories.

Conclusion

A healthy economic rate and a comfortable online payment process along with nominal shipping charges can make your online shopping experience regarding the gadgets memorable. With the best websites mentioned above, you can easily sort out your plans of buying gadgets and their accessories online as per your earnings and desired savings. This will enable consumers to transform themselves into better online shoppers.

If you’ve been looking forward for a new neat mobile app that would allow you to stream real TV channels directly from your tablet or smart phone, an app that would recommend you new watching material based on what you have watched and also liked before and give you access to huge amount of On Demand content, Cox Communications might have just what you’ve been looking for all this time.

During the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show Cox Communications introduced its next generation mobile app that offers the users all that and much more. The app, that is meant to personalize the video experience for all of its users will first be debuting on iPad.

Here’s what the company president Pat Esser had to say about it: “We are delivering a viewing experience that is more personal by putting customers in command of the content they most enjoy. For more than a year our customers have been able to watch live linear channels via the iPad inside the home. This new app offers a user experience that is unlike any other in that it is intuitive and easily activated by a simple touch of the iPad screen. The unique user experience powered by touch is inherently more engaging.”

The new app features 90 live TV channels, personalized video content recommendations that are powered by Cox’s Trio, Advanced TV program guide that has been enabled by ThinkAnalytics and metadata delivered by Tribune Media Services. It also gives access to On DEMAND content and features TV and tablet integration.

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It just took three years for Wowza Media systems to be on top of the market list after the launch of its most economic software which was introduced in the streaming media world as an alternative to Adobe Flash Media Server and that was Media Server Pro. The company had just one focus in mind to deliver video to any digital screen, may it be personal computers, mobile devices or a home Television set! The most amazing fact is that this greatly performing and highly-valued infrastructure software has been used by over 110,000 licenses and the subscribers are mainly services providers, large organizations, enterprises, media properties and houses of worships that are spread across the globe in over 100 countries.

Wowza Media Server 2 unified Media streaming with the inclusion of some defining features that set the standard for media server and was declared the Best Streaming Innovation by the Streaming Media Magazine’s readers in the same year of its production launch while Wowza Media Sever 3 was the next generation software and one of the greatest achievement in the evolution of media stream with different AddOn components for live or on demand streaming to various devices like tablets, smartphones, personal computers and end-to-end IPTV/OTT points. Reaching your PC and Mac OS viewers has always been a touch ask but just before we could enter the New Year 2013, Wowza released Media server 3 that makes video and media streaming simple, affordable and gives a wonderful video experience to viewers. Both free and paid versions of the latest Media server are available on the Website while the upgrade is free for the licenses of Media server 2 and 3.

Wowza Media Systems won Streaming Media European Readers’ Choice award for the fifth time in a row and there are other never ending list of awards that are added to the table. Customers have given 99% satisfaction rating to the award winning software that has been trusted by thousand of Universities located all around the globe.

I have not had the opportunity to play casino games on my mobile phone yet but considering giving it a try with my new mobile phone. Over the past few years, casinos and other gaming enthusiasts have been developing options for people interested in gambling on there phone and that includes games like Blackjack or even Roulette.

Keep in mind I’m thinking the casino games being offered are not as good as what you can access online. However from friends and family I have been told I would be surprised witth graphics and game play options now available to us. So with this being said I’m going to take them up on this offer and write a review on my hidden interest towards mobile play.

I currently own a HTC cell phone and connected my phone to a mobile casino. When I originally started I was obviously expecting something worse then what you can play on the desktop but to my surprise the quality and game play has been outstanding! I’m completely shocked on the quality of play your able to do on your HTC mobile phone and surely the same quality is on other phones like the iPhone etc.

The casino games I was able to play is surprising, I knew the casinos have been working hard on offering this but they are way ahead of what I expected to see. Not only can you play the most popular games like slot machines and blackjack but your able able to play poker and roulette!

Casino Mobile Payout Variations

Not much is different that I can tell from while playing on your computer or playing on your mobile phone at the dr’s office. Let’s face it, why would one want to play on the cell phone when they have a computer around? Playing casino games on your mobile phone is primarily focused on playing while at a family members house or waiting on an appointment. This keeps your mind busy and the chance of winning money why your entertaining yourself.

Did I win? Nah but that comes to no surprise. I invested a total of 20 dollars to see if the software was solid or not and I can say to you it was. If you have not yet tried it and have been thinking about it why not. It was fun and lasted for some time before finally running out on Roulette. With this being said and with you considering the time I saved out of bordem you would probably agree it was worth my money and time. I wont lie either, the tad of interest in mobile casino inventions I have recently had got me to do it and might even do it again down the road.

Considering all people have unique beliefs on gambling yet alone actually playing slot games on your mobile this probably isn’t for everyone. If it sparks your interest at all you can educate yourself prior to playing at thecasinowire.com in there mobile casino section. They should get credit for the work and knowledge they have put together for us who are interested in such things.

Over the past five decades, nearly the complete technological revolution has blown everyone away; due to the radical changes that have taken the world by surprise. The business has been upfront and only those who know how to stay upfront have been successful. So it is the survival of the fittest race that keeps them going, due to immense competition yet, they also need to know the change in technology while delivering to the clients!This current state of the industry has been encouraging the industry to become solid and competent. Just to conclude, the potential of the industry has been outshining its way.

These companies expend billions of dollars each year, mainly on the R&D of the demands and expectations set by the clientele and the change in technological advancement to grow. As a newbie, it is quite essential to comprehend, recognize and grasp the basics it has to offer. This trade does offer profitable incomes, but that is being accessible only at the cost of timely and full scale expertise knowledge, with no compromise in quality of work. So this means, you need to acquaint the complete knowledge, to note the projection and see yourself satisfactorily getting blend with the job profiles. So you got to prepare yourself as per the various stratums of the engineering work!

Rewarding growth with CSC careers

It is estimated that all IT firms in India have their own analogous and alike programs and packages for their workforce. But CSC careers are a little diverse in their advancing loom. The rationale is that they foresee the career plan for their workers in such a technique that they be good at without intervention of the management or other forces. Actually CSC is a big supporter in self-determination. So they will give their employees plentiful independence to express their skills according to the company’s policy. A worker, you will able to get altered benefits from the CSC stable; moreover, the corporation policy will give you a big boost concerning your career.

Start with CSC careers- Different programs to groom personality

CSC careers have a comprehensive educational assistance program which is bound to provision an opening for trailing up the higher studies during your tenure at CSC. So, now you can study and learn at same time while you are being paid for your work experiences!

Rising job prospects in the industry

The company endows in with a great platform for their workers who are hopeful for superior didactic learning qualification or even if they are enthusiastic to work gladly for a communal cause. CSC also pioneered a program called Sparsh for their employees benefit.

Through Sparsh program, CSC will provide free proficient counselling to their subordinates and their instantaneously the family members as well.

Jobs with Global leads

The incentives are bound to cheer the employees to carry out unsullied flair into the company’s employees.

They have promised to give a working environment, diverse from the rest in a supple functioning agenda, so you can work professionally without losing your calm mindset. If you are a female employee; then you will also get maternity leave along with the postnatal care; therefore, if you are gazing for an accommodating environment at work; then CSC careers should be your pick.