Honest 836 Report post Posted December 1, 2010 Videocon, Ducati unveil New Rugged V6200 Phone Packs a bunch of sports features like offline India Maps with GPS in rugged screw fitted body At an event held in Mumbai, Videocon Mobiles in association with Ducati, has launched new V6200 phone that has been designed for rugged sports usage. Loads of motor biking enthusiasts seek a sturdy phone that goes beyond serving the basic purpose of telephony and adds a bit of adventure to their rides. New Videocon V6200 is packed with multiple features keeping bikers in consideration. You'll get offline maps of India to be used with GPS, thermometer, barometer, altimeter, digital compass and other useful features. Famous Ducati brand design inferences bearing V6200 would be sold in India at an MRP of Rs. 11,995. Ducati is an Italian motorbike manufacturing brand that has offered design excellence to make the new Videocon V6200 phone. The new V6200 has body framed by screws and has rubberized panel with steel side skirting. Bearing a 2.4-inch OLED display, the V6200 supports 240x320 pixel resolution. For imaging, the phone offers measly 2 megapixel camera with video recording. But you can enjoy your favorite songs by hooking in-ear earphones over 3.5 mm port offered on it. Dual-band GSM network supporting V6200 is powered with sports features like GPS, Thermometer, Altimeter, Barometer, Pedometer, UV Rays sensor, Digital Compass and LED Pulse Indicator. While travelling at night, the dual-LED torch comes handy. Ducati-Videocon has put dedicated keys for quick-access to GPS, torch, camera and sports features. Along with the usual content in the box, Videocon V6200 has bit more to offer: Pre-bundled 4GB MicroSD Card pre-loaded with life time validity of MAP MY INDIA Mo-biking used guide and PC Suite CD containing: Pictures & Videos of Ducati Bikes, GPS User Manual, Phone Suite and Phone User Manual Adventure Flask Arm Band Motorcycle riders should take a look at this phone. Courtesy : Techtree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted December 1, 2010 11K for a mobile named after Ducati is a shame for the brand. They should learn a lesson from Lamborghini who teamed up with ASUS to release the ZX1 at 47K. Now owning that is exclusivity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faizone 15 Report post Posted December 1, 2010 Note that this phone has GPS with maps loaded and has an OLED display maybe the cam at 2mp is a pitfall and yes.. wat about the OS.. is it the plain old chinese/korean java one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAPILKDEV 68 Report post Posted December 1, 2010 We need a CDMA Ducati in the price range Rs. 5000/- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted December 1, 2010 We need a CDMA Ducati in the price range5000/- Hmmm...... 5000 rupaye mein "CDMA Ducati" bananey ki liye hamein DAKAITI daalni padegi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted December 2, 2010 looks like a good phone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted December 2, 2010 ^^^ Yes Hitesh, the phone is obviously good for Bikers.......like our GREAT ASHOK BHAI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted February 10, 2011 Videocon V6200 Ducati Series - Stuck in Reserve All you Moto GP freaks, what was your reaction when you heard about Videocon releasing a “Ducati Series” phone? If you actually thought of picking it up, then please read this before you do buy one. Features and extra stuff is all well and good, but what about performance and the money that you throw in? Design and Features Anyone, and mind you anyone, will appreciate how the V6200 has been made. Right from the rugged design to the very detail of the phone, one thing’s for sure, the V6200 looks awesome. Well at times the phone does look like a newly-wed bride (with lights flashing from all corners), but it’s all cool. Let’s start off with the features of the phone, but before that a quick look at the specs. The V6200 has a 2.4-inch TFT display, below which comes the standard four-way navigation and then the twelve-key keypad. The V6200 is decorated with buttons on both sides as well as on both ends. On the right is the Torch button (which works even when the phone is switched off) and the camera button, in between the two are two slots for the SIM card and mini USB. Similarly on the left there is a dedicated button for your GPS while the other is to switch to different features on your Multi-Function Display (MFD) screen. Coming to that, the MFD screen is a small one, about 3 cm in diameter and gives various information like temperature, pressure, etc. it’s also situated next to the 2 Megapixel camera. Moving to the features, the phone supports your mundane features such as an e-book reader, calendar, alarm clock, internet browser, java games, video/audio player, FM radio, etc. What’s cool about the V6200 is that it has some additional sports features like a barometer, altimeter, pedometer, thermometer, digital compass, UV sensor and in-built GPS. There are plenty of goodies that come along with this phone. Right from an arm band and a water flask to a CD with photos and videos of Ducati bikes, then comes the standard barrage of cables like the USB cable, a headset and a hands-free. Not to forget, the phone comes pre-loaded with lifetime access to maps from MapMyIndia. So when it comes to the design of the V6200, the features that it has to offer and the extra stuff they throw in, I’m left with a wide smile on my face. Somehow, the smile disappears later onwards. Interface Although a simple Java-based system, the interface lags only a bit. The main screen is divided into three modes. The phone mode has all the phone functions like making phone calls, messaging, internet browser, user profiles, etc. Think of multimedia and you have the Fun mode. This one consists of games, videos, images, songs and an FM radio. Last comes the Sports mode which has the sports features. For a new user, it’ll take a while or so to get used to the navigation between the different types of menus. But once you find your way around, switching is not too difficult. Performance If there’s anything that matters now, it’s about the V6200's performance and this is where the acid test actually begins. Let’s take it from all perspectives. Media The V6200 supports MP3 and AAC for audio, and 3GP and MP4 for videos. The audio quality is okay but the volume doesn’t go up too high. The videos are decent, with some pixelation and lagging in the midst of videos. Connectivity Starting off with call quality, the voice is quite audible and although not the best for crowded scenarios, it manages to do the job. What I absolutely hated about the V6200 was its poor reception. Even where most of the other phones could easily pick up signals, this one never did and it really is irritating to search for a “hot-spot” where you receive signals. The internet browser is just average and you cannot expect it to be fast just because it’s a Ducati series phone, right? Texting on this phone was a pain and although I never expected it to be awesome, it wasn’t very simple. While the predictive text had a limited dictionary, simple functions like typing a capital letter needs a pre-requisite of a full stop! Camera The camera is average at best. While some images are noisy, others have a hint of blur. The video recording is also just plain Jane. Overall it looks like the camera is there to fill up space and nothing else! Miscellaneous Features So much for that, now let’s have a look at the sports features of the phone. All these features, including the barometer and thermometer work well. The only one that stands out is the UV sensor. Even in the most burning heat of the day, the sensor doesn’t detect any “danger” and feels that we are in a “Safe Zone”! Battery Life Finally, let’s talk about the battery life, which if summed up in two words is quite poor. It goes on for about one and a half days on full charge and average use. Performance-wise the V6200 is just average, has nothing to really boast of. Verdict At Rs.11,995 (Rs. 9,950 MOP) the V6200 doesn’t fall in the value for money category and in terms of features you cannot call it a smartphone either. Agreed that the goodies are cool, but c’mon, I can buy a flask and even download Ducati videos and pictures for free! At this price, there are always better options like Samsung Galaxy 3 or the slightly higher-priced LG Optimus One Courtesy : Tech2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
