Affordable gadgets that would fit pockets of all sizes

Everyone talks about high-end gadgets available in the market — about their amazing specifications and features. But such talk obscures the fact that today, the best of personal technology is available at affordable prices. Cheap gadgets, too, come with great features and top-notch specs. Chinese imports play a big role in shaping this segment of the market. But now, products — like smartphones, cameras and TVs — made in South Korea and even India are hogging the limelight in the “budget-buy” sections of countless online and offline stores.  Here’s a selection of some top performers that go easy on the pocket.

Lenovo K4 Note has been launching back to back smartphones with great value for money in the budget segment. The K4 Note features a curvy design which comes with the metallic frame and metallic edges. The smartphone features 5.5 inch full HD display with pixel density up to 401ppi. The K4 Note is a dual SIM device which supports 4G and comes with an octa-core Mediatek MT6753 processor clocked at 1.3GHz and 3GB RAM. Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with a layer of the Vibe UI 3.0on top. The device also comes with the 13 MP rear camera with PDAF and Dual-LED flash and 5 MP front camera. It has a 16 GB internal storage which is expandable up to 128 GB through micro SD card. Overall, Lenovo K4 Note gives a decent performance and good multimedia performance. The Lenovo K4 Note is priced at Rs 10,999.

Micromax Canvas Lapbook L1160 is a low budget laptop with upgraded specifications. The canvas lapbook is powered by Intel quad-core processor and runs Windows 10. The laptop features 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash drive. Micromax features USB 2.0 port, one HDMI port and an ethernet port. Micromax also claims to work up to 10hours on a single charge. The device comes with 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD. The laptop is also powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor. Micromax Canvas Lapbook L1160 is available at the price of Rs 10, 499.

Nikon Coolpix L330 is equipped with long zoom lens of 35mm which claims to focus minimum distance of 1cm- perfect for macro shots. The camera also features high performance Vibration Reduction technology which gives stable and sharp images. The camera also features four shooting modes- Easy Auto, Smart Portrait, Auto Mode and Scene which gives image option as Portrait, Landscape, Pet Mode and Sunset. Coolpix L330 can also shoot up to 720p HD with the ability of autofocus and zoom during shooting. The device is powered by 4 AA batteries which can capture 370-960 shots in a single charge.  There are also options to edit photos in the camera itself. Nikon Coolpix L330 is priced at Rs 10,500.

Micromax 24B600HD 24 inches LED HD-Ready TV has an elegant and a slim look that enhance the home décor. The Micromax HD Ready LED TV has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels accompanied with backlit LED display technology that gives you sharp and clear picture quality. The TV is built with SRS Sound Audio Technology that deliver high quality theatre like sound effects. The device comes with the 1 HDMI port, 1 USB port, 1 AV output, 1 VGA connector port and 1 PC Audio input that enable to connect the TV to external source and enhance visual experience. The Micromax HD Ready LED TV has a screen size of 24 inches, a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a backlit LED display technology that provides crystal clear and sharp images. The 100% Zero Dots Panel of this Micromax LED TV ensures incredible screen brightness and quality images. The Micromax HD-Ready TV is priced at Rs 10,450.