Best online resources for CAT preparation

Take a look at the best free and paid resources for CAT preparation available online...

In the past five years, the number of students opting for MBA has increased manifold, making it a highly competitive space for students. There are several popular coaching classes that prepare students for competitive exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, MH-CET and so on. Among these, Common Admission Test (CAT) comes across as the highly acclaimed test that lets students enter the prestigious IIMs. Students have now started taking industry experience quite seriously before pursuing MBA and many students opt for management studies after a significant amount of work experience. Such students who are preparing for CAT (while working) with time constraint or living in cities without coaching resources can conveniently opt for online resources. In fact, there are a myriad of resources online that will help you prepare for CAT.

Now you will find all necessary resources on the Internet; some are available for free while others may be available at low to high cost. There is a lot of free material and test series by various educational sites, and there are some professionals conducting coaching classes over Webinar or recording video lectures for students. 

Students or professionals looking to crack the exam with flying colours but face issues like time constraint or lack of classes in vicinity can opt for online courses. Some renowned options include MindWorkzz by Arun Sharma, BYJU’s classes and a few more. However, you will have to carefully chart out what you are looking for in an online coaching – online lectures from the comfort of home or in a class wherein you can interact with other students, classroom coaching combined with certain online lectures or pre-recorded videos, classroom coaching with online test package and so on. Let’s take a look at some of the best online coaching classes to prepare for CAT.

MindWorkzz
Arun Sharma, an alumni of IIM Bangalore, is one of the known names when it comes to online coaching. His online coaching class, MindWorkzz, offers live lectures wherein he teaches several students using webinar. In case of a query during the lecture, a student can conveniently raise his/her hand ask the question. Before opting for the class, one can check out their demo lectures. This is a good option for those really dedicated professionals and students, who would attend lectures from home. There are several online courses at MindWorkzz starting at Rs 5500. You can specifically opt for a particular section like Verbal or DI, or for the complete comprehensive course. One of the key advantage of this type of online coaching class is the convenience to attend lectures at home. So, if you spend 30 or 45 minutes travelling for a 2-hour lecture, online coaching will help you save that much time, which you can utilise probably studying.

A demo for Quant at MindWorkzz

BYJU’s classes
If attending a lecture all by yourself isn't your idea of studying, then BYJU’s classes are a great option. BYJU’s classes has centres across the nation. However, students have to come to the local centre and watch the online lecture there. In case of query, they can ask the local teacher present in the classroom. BYJU’s lectures are said to be awesome by many students. Going to the centre and attending it will also let students interact with others in the class. Before taking the final plunge, you can opt for free trial lecture. On the site, you will also find easy to filter free tests (Easy, Medium and Difficult levels) on Verbal, DI, Quantitative along with some mock tests. Students can also download the free e-booklet, a PDF with all shortcuts.

The online comprehensive test series package – including 4000+ online questions, 150+ chapterwise unit tests, comprehensive online feedback, special CAT files to practise techniques and strategies – costs Rs 5,000. Also, lay your hands on 20 online mock tests available on the site.

TCYOnline
Apart from the horde of free prep tests and study material, TCYOnline also offers some premium courses. TCYOnline offers three online courses for CAT – Basic, Advantage and Premium, priced at Rs 975, Rs 1,450 and Rs 1,950 respectively. The Basic course contains over 250 chaperwise and sectional tests along with complete mock tests; the Advantage course also includes voice-based lectures and notes that you can download. The Premium online course contains everything included in Basic and Advantage, and also includes mock tests for other tests. TCY Analytics lets you compare your score with other test takers and know where exactly you stand.

Career Launcher
Career Launcher is extremely popular for its classroom coaching, and also has some online benefits. It doesn't conduct classes over webinar like MindWorkzz but offers an online MBA on Demand package that lets you learn at your own pace with 100 hours of recorded AV sessions and includes everything from practice questions and puzzles to former entrance exam questions. It also has a test series package that lets you take tests online, benchmark your performance and prepare yourself for any perceivable scenario. Both MBA on Demand and the test series package cost Rs 2,549 each.

Some more options include WizIQ courses by Ravi Handa. According to a student,both MindWorkzz and WizIQ courses are good for Quantitative analysis and have different unique selling point. Alchemist is a another good option, according to students who took it up on Pagalguy.com. Their online programme includes lectures in the form of videos and PDF files. They offer video-conferences, online test sheets, e-books and discussion forums. Though not a big player, according to a forum member at Pagalguy, it is a good option for a more personalised interaction.

How To: Weed out bloatware from your Galaxy S4

Here’s a simple workshop to help you get rid of almost 170 unwanted system apps pre-installed on your SGS4, free up some space and increase battery life and performance to quite an extent.

The wealth of features on the Samsung Galaxy S4 combined with super good looks make the smartphone a very tempting option, but the downside is that  there are a few unwanted applications that might not be welcome by many. For example, you don’t want the stock live wallpapers, such as phase beam and bubbles, floating around inside your phone for no reason; or the printing services waiting to be used in the background. While most might not be active every time you switch on your Galaxy S4, they are dormant and unnecessarily hog useful space. Some features like maps, social networking apps, widgets, weather apps and a few more run in the background even though you don’t use them – eating into your system resources and feasting on the battery life. Why not get rid of these and make your phone’s system lighter and enhance the battery life? 

You can safely delete some of these apps and even restore them using a simple trick. But you need the phone to be rooted for this. So, if you already have a rooted phone, you may proceed to read this workshop, while those looking to root their newly acquired SGS4 can read this workshop before heading back here. 

The method to get rid of the bloatware was put up on the XDA forums a while ago and is pretty straightforward. All you need is a rooted phone with a root-enabled file explorer to enter into the system area and delete the unwanted applications from there. It is advisable to make a backup before you do so, just in case you accidentally delete something you didn't intend to. Reinstalling the app is simple—copy the app you want back into the original location and set the permissions to "Rw-R-R" (see screenshot) and reboot the phone.

Note: Do not install these system apps as you would install any regular app, as it could crash the operating system. Before you do any changes to the operating  system files, we strongly advise you to take a complete backup (Nandroid) using the recovery mode and then proceed. In case you mistakenly delete something important, you can simply recover the entire operating system from the backup. 

Backup, uninstall, freeze and defrost apps easily with Titanium Backup

 

You can also get rid of the bloatware using Titanium Backup  by either freezing the app or uninstalling it. Titanium Backup also features automatic backup of the app you are uninstalling, so you are safe here too. To get the app back, you can simply defrost it or restore it using Titanium Backup. This is definitely the safest method to remove bloatware, but you won’t be freeing up any space. However, you would be reducing the unwanted load on the operating system for sure. You can also remove bloatware with apps such as "NoBloat" and "Root Uninstaller" available on Google Play. These apps can also back up and restore the apps at a later stage. It won't free up any memory on your phone, but will hide the apps from your app drawer and keep them from running in the background or popping up notifications. 

Delete and replace apps within the system folder with a root-enabled file explorer

For many, the pre-installed system apps are named differently and are hard to tell by their names itself. For example, who would ever imagine that “peel.apk” is Samsung’s WatchON app that uses the IR module as an infrared remote controller? To make things a little more simpler, we have grabbed a list from the XDA Development Forums which highlights the app and its actual use so that you can safely decide what is safe for you to uninstall. Here is the list:

List of bloatware that can be safely removed (Click to enlarge)

Please note: In order to keep the deleted apps from reinstalling automatically after rebooting, make sure you have deleted the app "PreloadIndtaller.apk" from the "/system/app" folder. If you forget to delete this app, the bloatware will reappear again after rebooting.

Once you have picked what you want to remove and what you want to keep, make a note, list down the apps, take a complete backup using the recovery (Nandroid), Titanium Backup and Root Explorer and finally proceed with the deleting. We advise you to take backups in the three methods just to be safe and sure that you can restore things back to normal incase of any mishaps. In case you have messed up the entire operating system, don’t panic; head on to the S4 development section on the XDA forums to procure the original firmware for your phone and flash it using the ODIN utility. Your phone should be back to normal (factory default). Those who prefer to be on the safe side and want to avoid deleting the apps can also choose to disable the apps from the operating system. To do this, go to “Settings -> More -> Application Manager -> All” and click on the app you want disabled. Others who prefer living on the edge can simply back up the existing ROM and flash a custom ROM called “Doc's Barebone”, which can be downloaded from the XDA forums. It is a barebone Android 4.2.2 version with an entire stock Android look and feel. Though this ROM might not give you additional eye-candy and features that Samsung originally offers, it is a great ROM for those looking for a clean ROM, which is great for battery life, storage space and multi-tasking.

Disable apps from the system settings to safely tuck them away

Note: Rooting and flashing your phone is considered risky and can brick or damage your phone permanently. Rooting and flashing also will void any and all warranty on your phone. This workshop is created with inputs from various developers on the XDA forums. The above method might not completely work for your phone or operating system version. Proceed with the steps mentioned above with extreme caution. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone. Deleting apps from your smartphone can cause loss of certain or most features. Please choose the required apps to be removed sensibly. This is based on a few XDA Forum developers and various other followers. We have simply compiled it into this article. For more information and clarifications, please head over to the XDA Forums. If you have doubts on any apps listed here, or if you feel any more apps can be added to the list, please give your suggestions in the comments below.

How To: Root the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500

Searching for the easiest and safest method to root your new investment? Here you go.

You just bought yourself a new Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 and you are impressed with your investment. The smartphone was shipped to you with an older operating system version of Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and the shopkeeper informed you to go ahead and update it from the Internet. You readily agreed and went home to start the phone and set up the email accounts and all the necessary applications on it. You also noticed the update from Samsung available and went ahead to install it. Now that you are pleased with the performance, you want to root it. Uh-oh! You went through a lot of websites online to find a method to root it and got the easiest one out. But it happened to be working on the older version of the operating system. Unfortunately, you have already updated to the latest firmware version from the Internet. Now your smartphone shows you the version or build number as "I9500XXUAMDK", which is not being rooted with the older method. So, how do you root your S4?

There are a lot of websites helping users out on rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4, but most of these are methods to root the older version of the operating system, which has been blocked by Samsung. The new version for the S4 states build number "XXUAMDK" and cannot be rooted as easily with the older method. We show you how you can root this version with great ease. So let’s get started.

First, confirm that the Galaxy S4 you are using is the I9500 (Exynos version) and not the I9505 (qualcomm version). You can confirm this at the booting screen itself or via "Settings -> More -> About Device". Check your build number here too – it should reflect "XXUAMDK" as the last few digits. Now you need to get your phone ready for the rooting. And for this you need to enable the USB Debugging mode. But the newer operating system does not have the "Developer options" visible or enabled in the settings by default. To enable it, click on "About Device" and scroll down till you see the "Build number". Now keep tapping continuously on the Build number field till  you see some messages on the screen counting down to enable the Developer options. After a while, you will see a message informing you that the "Developer mode" is enabled. Hit the back button and you will find the Developer options field available. Click on it and enable it with the toggle switch on the top right. Now head below to the "Debugging" section and enable "USB debugging". Finally, go back to the "Security" options and click on the field "Unknown sources" to allow third-party apps to be installed. Your phone is now ready for being rooted. Now all we need are two files and a simple utility to be downloaded from the Internet. Download the files from the links below.

Enable Developer options, USB debugging and Unknown sources

 

Samsung SGS4 drivers. These are drivers required for the PC to recognise your phone. 

Odin. This is the utility that will help you flash the above two files to your phone. 

Adam’s kernel. This is an insecure kernel that needs to be replaced with the Samsung SGS4 kernel; it will also root the phone for you in a single step. It has a built-in auto rooting feature.

ClockworkMod Recovery. This is a recovery utility that you need to install on your phone to flash ROMs and take backups of your existing operating system. 

The entire rooting takes around 10 minutes (even less actually) once you have everything in place. So let’s begin.

Preparing the phone: Make a folder on your desktop and unzip the files you downloaded into this folder. Switch off your SGS4 and wait for a few seconds. Now press the "Volume down" button and the "Home button" together and keeping the two buttons held down, press the power button. Release the buttons when you see the Samsung logo on the screen. You shall see a message stating that the phone is in download mode and asking you to continue by pressing the "Volume Up" button. Go ahead and press the Volume Up button once. Your phone is now in download mode and ready for being flashed with new files.

Put the phone in download mode by pressing the Volume down+Home+Power buttons simultaneously

 

Flashing and rooting: Plug in the USB cable to the phone and the PC. Windows will now be seen installing the necessary drivers for the phone. Wait for a while till all the driver installation work is done. Now open the folder where you have your files you downloaded for the rooting. Double-click on the Odin executable file. Odin will start up and you should see the phone connected to the utility and ready for flashing. To confirm this, the field "ID:COM" should have a light blue colour with "0:(ComXX)" written in it. (Please note that XX can be any number and will vary from PC to PC). This states that your phone is recognised by Odin and is ready. Now click on the button "PDA" and choose the file "GT-I9500_AdamKernel.V1.2.Odin.tar" from the folder where you stored the downloaded files on your desktop. Next, ensure that the check boxes "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time" and "PDA" are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not. Double check and hit the "Start Button". Watch the "Message" box on the lower left side to see if everything runs fine and there are no errors. This process will take a few seconds and Viola! The phone should reboot on its own. After the phone restarts, you should see the "Superuser" app installed and the phone already rooted automatically by this kernel. To confirm that the phone is successfully rooted, download any app that needs superuser permissions (such as Titanuim backup, ROM manager  or Root explorer) and you should be prompted for the root access.

Flash the kernel by choosing the PDA option and the .tar file

 

Flash the CWM Recovery: Now that your phone is rooted, you will need the recovery utility to be flashed. The procedure is very simple and involves similar steps that you followed earlier. Proceed similarly as above—shut down the phone and put it in download mode and start Odin. This time, click the PDA button and choose the file "recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.2-i9500.tar.md5". Once again, ensure that the check boxes "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time" and "PDA" are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not. Hit the "Start" button and wait a few seconds till it gets done and the phone restarts automatically. Disconnect the phone from the PC and shut down the phone. This time, press the Volume Up button and the Home button together, and keeping the two buttons held down, press the power button. The phone should now enter the recovery mode automatically.

Congratulations! Your phone has now been rooted and you are free to install root-level applications and flash your own custom ROMs. For starters, go ahead and make a complete backup (Nandroid) of your existing operating system from the recovery mode to ensure that the operating system can be safely restored in case of a mishap. 

Flash the recovery by choosing the PDA option and the .md5 recovery file

 

Note: Rooting your phone is considered risky and can brick or damage your phone permanently. Rooting also will void any and all warranty on your phone. Proceed with the steps mentioned above with extreme caution. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone. The steps in the workshop are limited to the mentioned build version only. Do confirm this before you proceed. Root your SGS4 at your own risk.

Latest quad-core smartphones for less than Rs 15,000

We have jotted down the latest quad-core budget smartphones priced under Rs 15,000...

The competitive smartphone market is getting fierce with multi-cored processors and large 5-inch displays. While not everyone can afford such devices from top of the crop phone makers, some Indian manufacturers have ensured that we enjoy the next-gen quad-core efficiency at an affordable price. Lately, a slew of such handsets have been launched in the Indian mobile space – sporting all the nifty features that one expects in a high-end smartphone. We have jotted down the latest quad-core budget smartphones priced under Rs 15,000.

Xolo Q1000 – Rs 14,999
The quad-core Xolo Q1000 packs in a nifty set of features for Rs 14,999. Following the latest fad of large screen smartphones, the Xolo Q1000 brings the "phablet" experience with its scratch resistant 5-inch display, which won't disappoint you with its HD quality viewing. The smartphone is up for pre-order and online sites are selling it for a lower sum of around Rs 13,999. This new handset appears to be a worthy adversary to the Micromax Canvas HD. Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, the Xolo Q1000 runs on Android v4.2 Jelly Bean.

A nifty package for an affordable price

Take a quick look at the spec sheet of the Xolo Q1000:

• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Micromax Doodle A111 –  Rs 12,999
Continuing its strategy to bring out affordable Samsung competitors, Micromax lately launched the Canvas Doodle A111. Priced at Rs 12,999, the Canvas Doodle is an uber-affordable competitor to the popular Samsung Galaxy Note. Not as sleek and svelte as the S-Pen, but Micromax’s Doodle also comes with a stylish stylus. In terms of processing power, the Doodle shares the Canvas HD’s 1.2GHz quad-core processor, but instead of a MediaTek MT6589 chipset, Micromax has gone with the Qualcomm MSM8225Q processor. The smartphone runs on Android 4.1.2 out of the box, with minor customisations in the notification drawer.

Affordable competitor to the "Galaxy Note"

Here’s a quick look at its spec sheet:

• 5.3-inch capacitive display with 480 x 854 pixels resolution
• 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPA
• Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
• 8MP dual-LED, autofocus rear camera, 2MP front facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB via microSD slot

Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus – Rs 12,100
The next in our list is the quad-core version of Micromax’s uber-popular A110 Canvas 2. The device has more or less similar spec sheet as the A110. It features MediaTek’s MT6589 chipset with each of the four cores clocked at 1.2GHz , along with 1GB RAM. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and it is appreciated that the device runs the updated OS at such a low price point. The improved version is expected to offer a prolonged battery life, owing to its power-efficient chipset and low-res display. While the original A110 is selling around Rs 10,000, the A110Q quad-core version is being sold for Rs 12,100.

Quad-core version of the popular Canvas 2

Take a quick look at its spec sheet:

• 5-inch IPS FWVGA display with 854 x 480 resolution
• 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth v4.0
• 8MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, 2MP front facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB via microSD slot

Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro – Rs 14,990
Last month, Spice unveiled its first quad-core smartphone – Stellar Pinnacle Pro. One of the key highlights of the smartphone is its front-facing 5MP camera with a wide angle view, making it apt for video conferencing. It is powered by a quad-core MT6589 processor clocked at 1.2GHz and 1GB RAM. The Pinnacle Pro also comes equipped with the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Another highlight is the expandable 32GB memory that allows ample space in addition to the 16GB internal storage. The Pinnacle Pro’s battery usage will squeeze through a day owing to its 2550 mAh Li-ion Polymer battery.

Sports a 5MP front-facing camera

Specifications of the Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535 are:

• 5.3-inch IPS display with qHD resolution
• Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi tethering and hotspot
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
• 8MP autofocus rear camera and 5MP wide-angle front camera
• 16GB internal storage with expandable memory up to 32GB

Zen Ultrafone 701HD – Rs 11,999
Zen entered the affordable quad-core smartphone segment with its Ultrafone 701HD. It is an extremely affordable quad-core, large screen combo priced at Rs 11,999. The smartphone rivals Micromax’s A116 Canvas HD, which features a similar set of superior specs such as quad-core processor, 5-inch HD display, 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. However, Zen has lowered the price by around Rs 3,000. On paper, the device looks at par with other potential devices in the same segment

Zen 5-inch HD smartphone

Here’s a quick look at the specs of the Zen:

• 5-inch IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor and 3.2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal memory 32GB expandable memory via microSD card slot

iBall Andi 4.5d Quadro – Rs 14,999
Although slightly old, the quad-core iBall Andi 4.5d Quadro is worth mentioning. Fuelled by a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and 1GB RAM, it runs on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. It packs a massive 12MP camera at an affordable price tag that reads Rs 14,999. The device can accommodate two SIMs (GSM + GSM). Unlike most budget smartphones, the Andi 4.5d Quadro does not follow the “phablet” trend and sports a smaller 4.5-inch IPS display. However, the 960 x 540 resolution ensures better screen quality compared to some 5-inchers we’ve seen.

Budget quad-core running on Android 4.2.1

Key highlights of the Andi 4.5d Quadro spec sheet:

• 4.5-inch capacitive IPS display with 960 x 540 pixel resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 12MP auto-focus, dual LED rear camera and 3MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Besides, the new sleek quad-core Gionee E3 priced at Rs 14,999 appears to be a good option, at least on paper. The device has a promising spec sheet, which includes 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8MP camera, 16GB internal memory and Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS. Some more options include the Celkon A119Q and the Lava Iris 458q. The A119Q is a quad-core, Android 4.2 version of Zen's previous A119 handset. It is priced at Rs 12,499. The Lava Iris is a sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone with almost all the features that you see in most of the above mentioned smartphones. It is priced at Rs 8,999.

Nokia DC-18 external charger is like a Live Tile for power-ups

Nokia’s Asha 501 may be catching the attention this morning for its slick design and $99 price, but the new DC-18 charger isn’t going to let a smartphone get all the style kudos. It may only be an external power pack, but the Universal Portable USB Charger DC-18 manages to look better than most such bricks we’ve seen, though its 1,720 mAh capacity probably means you’ll only get a single recharge out of it.

The small capacity is down to the relatively small size, with the DC-18 measuring in at just 57 x 57 x 14.9 mm and 65g. Up front there’s a battery status indicator, which lights up with the current charge level when you pull out the retractable microUSB cable.

Pulling the cable free turns the DC-18 on, while tucking it back into place turns it off. That does leave the microUSB plug itself protruding, which seems like a recipe for getting it caught on your bag or the lining of your coat pocket, however.

Nokia will offer the DC-18 in four colors – a Lumia and Asha 501 matching cyan, magenta, white, and yellow – though the company is yet to confirm pricing. We’re guessing it’ll be relatively affordable, however, since the DC-16 (which actually has a larger, 2,200 mAh battery) portable charger comes in at around $40.

 

Samsung Galaxy Star vs Nokia Asha 501 for budgeters

Two phones worth putting side-by-side for the Indian market and those on a budget have to be the Samsung Galaxy Star and the Nokia Asha 501 priced around Rs 5,240 and Rs 5,400, respectively.

The Nokia Asha 501 is a little stunner and comes with reasonable specs, there are a few that would say you should choose the Asha over the Star because the Nokia phone looks more stylish and offers more in the way of colour choices, 6 different colours to be precise, the Galaxy Star only comes in black or white.

Some will prefer the Samsung Galaxy Star over the Nokia Asha 501 when it comes to mapping, Nokia Maps on one and Google Maps on the other, this is the case of personal preferences.

When it comes to the camera features the Star has 2MP (1600×1200 pixels) camera capable of QVGA@15fps video recording, The Nokia Asha 501 has a 3.2MP camera (2048×1536 pixels) and QVGA@15fps video recording – both of these handsets do not have a front-facing camera. So when it comes to the camera the Nokia wins this one, totally your choice if it’s the camera feature you want the most.

Both smartphones come with a 3-inch TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels and 133-ppi pixel density, so this turns out to be a draw. Both models come with a microSD card slot capable for up to 32GB, the Star wins here though because it comes with 4GB internal storage and the Asha 501 only has 128 MB.

Forgetting about the price etc, do you prefer Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS or Nokia Asha software platform 1.0 OS, there are more apps on Google Play so yet again its is a personal preference if you want loads of apps.

The Galaxy Star comes with ChatOn pre-loaded and also comes with Smart Dual SIM; it seems rather good if you are into social networking. Google Now and Google search are on board; it also has the Samsung Apps store. 

The Nokia Asha 501 also comes with single or speedy dual SIM; it features pre-loaded software so you can access Facebook, Twitter etc. You can remove the back of the phone so you can switch to another colour when you feel like it, colours include cyan, red, white, black, green and yellow. If you do care about colour choices then we suggest sticking with the Nokia Asha 501.

Phones Review Says: There are a few things to look at here when it comes to choosing either the Samsung Galaxy Star or the Nokia Asha 501, Android is one of the most popular choices and the Asha 501 has a better camera, both are around about the same price for India.

So when it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Star vs Nokia Asha 501 for budgeters, what one have you opted for?

Nokia Asha 501 - Review

Nokia has just refreshed its Asha series by announcing the brand new Asha 501. The phone is slated to hit markets sometime in June for under Rs 6,000 and is an attempt to spark new interest in the S40 platform.

Nokia has just refreshed its Asha series by announcing the brand new Asha 501. The phone is slated to hit markets sometime in June for under Rs 6,000 and is an attempt to spark new interest in the S40 platform. The revamped UI gives this ageing platform a breath of fresh air and also gives first time smartphone buyers a better experience compared to lower-end Androids. Let’s break down the specifications to see what’s what.

OS – New Asha platform
The new Asha platform borrows a lot of design elements from MeeGo in order to give users a fresh new look. This also means that developers will have to code apps separately for this new platform or port existing apps over. Luckily, the Asha 501 comes with all the bare essential apps like Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, LinkedIn, eBuddy, WeChat, Nimbuzz etc. with lots more to follow. Nokia’s HERE Maps will also be making its way to the platform soon.

Cellular connectivity – Dual-SIM support but no 3G
The Asha 501 will come in both single and dual-SIM variants, but we’re not entirely sure if we’ll get both variants. In order to keep the costs down, 3G support has been removed. This is not a big deal since most phones in this price range don’t support 3G and it’s not a high priority for the target audience either.

Plenty of colour options

Display – 3-inch TFT LCD
A 3-inch display is what you get with the Nokia 501, which seems about right given the price point. We’ve seen similar-sized screens on Android devices costing a lot more just a year back, so this is still acceptable. The resolution is just 240 x 320, but the OS is designed in such a way that pixels aren’t very apparent despite the low pixel density of the screen.

Form factor – One of the best we have seen in this price range
The most appealing part of the 501 is its design, which looks like its made of Play-doh. It actually reminds us of a Chiclet from the back. The 501 also sports removable covers and bold colours just like the Lumia range. In fact, it’s not by accident that the 501 looks similar to the Lumia 520, both in design and numbering.

Connectivity – Wi-Fi b/g and Bluetooth
The Asha 501 gives you basic connectivity options like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There’s also a microUSB port for charging and data transfers. Sadly, we don’t have Wi-Fi ‘n’ onboard. There’s no mention of the type of SoC used or even the speed of the processor yet. The handset will come with 64MB of RAM, which seems a little less, so we’ll wait and see how this copes up during real world usage.  

Storage – 4GB microSD card in the box
Once again, Nokia hasn’t specified the internal storage, so we doubt there’s any usable storage. You do get support for up to 32GB external memory via microSD cards – and there's a 4GB card in the box.

Cameras – 3.2MP shooter
There’s only the rear 3.2MP camera sans flash and auto-focus. This should be just about okay for that occasional capture. Video recording maxes out at QVGA, so it’s not exactly ideal but gets the job done.

Sensors – Only proximity and accelerometer
Given that it’s a budget phone, Nokia has bundled just the basic sensors in the Asha 501.

A fresh new look

Battery – 1200 mAh Li-ion battery
The Asha 501 is fitted with a massive 1200 mAh battery and according to Nokia, the phone can deliver up to 17 hours of talk time. This is going to be the biggest hook for the Asha 501 and could sway many potential buyers towards this instead of an Android.

The bottom line
The Asha 501 looks like a very promising handset for Nokia, especially since there aren’t many good options down in this price segment. We have Android smartphones in this price range, but the experience is not a very pleasant one – not something we’d recommend. Nokia’s Asha 501 may not have the multi-tasking capabilities of, say, Jelly Bean or ICS, but for its target audience, that’s quite irrelevant. A person who buys an Asha 501 is not looking to play the latest game or expecting a thrilling multimedia experience. He or she just wants a few basic apps for social networking, instant messaging, little web browsing and good battery life, and the 501 manages to check all those boxes.

10 iPhone Apps for Keeping Score of Your Favorite Game

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When the playing season is long and you’re forced to tear yourself away from the television in order to go about the business of actually living, it’s not always easy to keep up with the scores that the best players of your favorite game put on the board. These ten iPhone apps put the results you want right in your pocket, ensuring that you never have to wonder about who’s in the lead again.

1. Yahoo! Sportacular – This is the free version of  Yahoo! Sportacular, but the features are far from basic. You can track any number of your favorite teams, across a range of international sports. The app has multiple notification features, so you can tailor your experience to deliver the statistics you care about most. Yahoo! Sportacular has featured in App Store Hall of Fame, App Store Great Free Apps and App Store Essentials.
2. ScoreMobile  - Fantasy Team fans of every sport will love ScoreMobile. Player Grouping allows you to create lists, which makes tracking your fantasy teams a breeze. As well as following individual players, you can track up to the second stats on your team’s performance, transfers and breaking news. With exclusive content from theScore.com, too, you’ll never miss an important update again.
3. Sports Scores & Alerts – This free app supports alerts for MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA football & basketball. Where Sports Scores & Alerts trumps other free score tracking apps is in the number of ways you can customize alerts. Rather than using generic alerts, the app allows you to set up conditions for each of the supported sports, giving you a completely personalized experience of the game.
4. Scorekeeper XL – This is not the most complicated or featured packed app on the list, but it does provide complete flexibility in its simplicity. As Scorekeeper XL works on the basis of the user entering player, team and score details, it works well for building your own scoring databases. This simple feature also means that you can track scores for your own amateur teams, games and sports. It’s a free and should be a welcome addition to any iPhone user’s arsenal of apps.
5. Surebet LITE – If you’re worried about missing a valuable betting opportunity, then add Surebet Lite to your list of must-have free apps. Simply enter the bet size, number of events, set the odds and then tap calculate. All that’s left to do is adjust your stake to determine how much is going to provide the most profitable return, so that you don’t put all your money on the wrong horse – so to speak.
6. ScoreApp – This is another user controlled score tracking app, which allows you to keep a record of your favorite game and players’ scores. Score app allows you to keep tabs on up to twenty players, as well as creating unlimited rounds for any given game. It is ideal for card games, board games and sports games, but there is no reason that you can’t use it to track professional sporting event scores, too.
7. SmartScore – As is evidenced by the name, this is a very smart app. SmartScore displays results in a traditional scoreboard format. However, the scoreboard automatically adjusts to the condition of each sport. There are a number of popular international sports supported, including soccer, tennis, football, baseball and basketball. The app is free, and available for download from the App Store.
8. Bet Tracker Pro – Whether you’re a betting enthusiast, or just like calculating the score probabilities of your favorite sport, Bet Tracker Pro has all the features you need. Real-time stats bring you the latest news and results from Accuscore. Perhaps the greatest thing about this free app is that you don’t even need to place a bet to get the adrenaline rush. You can make your predictions as though you have, right down to defining your stake and setting the odds, and watch as your picks either triumph or fail.
9. Score Simple Plus – An app that is designed to track user-input scores at Baseball, Basketball, Football, Volleyball (Indoor & Beach) and a number of other popular sports, Score Simple Plus is amazingly versatile. There is a free version of the app, but the pro version comes with no ads, and keeps a record of historical games, too.
10. Scoreboard Hub – This extremely customizable score tracking app allows you to share your scores with friends via Facebook and email, set up group competitions, and name times however you like. The screen icons are set-up like the iPhone’s native navigation system, so it won’t take you long to familiarize yourself with this free app’s interface.

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Best kindle games for kids to have fun

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Scrabble is a game of words which can be played by participation of two to four players. However, in official club or tournament the game is played always in between two players. It is played on a board which is marked with a fifteen by fifteen grid. Little square buttons of the grid size with the English alphabets engraved on it are required to play the game. These square buttons are supposed to be placed on the playing board by the players according to their chance. The placing of the letter squares one after the other by players of the game if results in formation of a word mentioned in a standard dictionary then it add to the individual player's scorecard. The word formed should be formed horizontally or vertically in a crossword fashion. No diagonal formation of words is allowed.

The game is available in 121 countries and in 29 different languages. In English language scrabble there are hundred tiles out of which ninety eight are marked with point value from one to ten. The point value is according to the frequency of which the letters appearing in English language. The letters that are commonly used are worth less point like E and O (one point). The letters that occur less frequently in English words like Q and Z are worth ten points. The remaining two tiles are blank tiles on the board. These blank tiles can be used as substitute for the tiles which have already been placed on the board.

There are 'premium' squares on the board that multiplies the number of points awarded to the player. According to the traditional version of the game dark red premium was counted as triple word square, pink as double word square, dark blue as triple letter square and light blue as Double Square. As per the new version of the game which was revised in the year 2008 by Hasbro, the colors of the premium squares have changed: orange for triple word, red for double word, green for triple letter and blue for double letter. Another square that is double word square is the center square marked with a star logo.

To begin the game the tiles are kept in an opaque bag and mixed properly. Each player withdraws a tile from this bag. Whoever finds a tile nearest to the beginning of the alphabet gets the chance to begin the game. A blank tile is regarded better than an A tile. These tiles are put back in the opaque bag after it has been decided whose chance comes when. At the beginning of the game each player is allowed to withdraw seven tiles at a time. A player can do three thing with his chance to place the tile, exchange the tiles or pass. If all the players pass two times in a row the game ends.

The game begins by placing a word on the star square at the center of the board. The star is a double word score. It does not act as a double word score for the players who are playing off the center square. The game is continued around the scrabble board in a clockwise direction. After placing tiles on the game board the player is allowed to pick new tiles from the opaque bag until the number of tiles equals seven. The player should not look at the tiles when choosing new ones. The general process of selection of tiles is by holding the bag above the eye and picking up tiles randomly one by one.

When a player succeeds in placing all seven tiles from the tile rack on the board at the same time, a bonus of fifty points it rewarded to that player. At the end of the game if a player holds less than seven ties and is able to place all on the board, the bonus cannot be considered. The game ends when all the tiles have been drawn from the bag and one of the players has used all his tiles on rack. When the game ends all the players count the points remaining at their rack. Each player has to deduct that point from their final score respectively. The one who ends the game gets a bonus which is the added value of points remaining on the rack of all the players. Now the player with highest score is declared the winner.

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10 iPhone Apps You Need While Camping with the Kids

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Camping with kids can turn out one of two ways – a great experience for the whole family, or a nightmare that none of you will ever forget. The key to successful camping is in making sure that you’re properly prepared. You need the right tools and skills to survive comfortably in the wilderness, even for a casual weekend camping trip, so making a list before you set off is important. These ten iPhone apps are designed with adventurers and campers in mind, which will help ensure that you and your family have the best camping experience possible

• Woodall’s RV & Camping Copilot – With over 12,000 campgrounds and RV parks across North America bearing the Woodall’s name, it’s a wise move to make sure this free app is part of your camping experience. You can search by city, state, province or nearby, which means if you don’t like your current camp location you can just move to another area with little hassle. The Woodall’s team is constantly evaluating parks to ensure that the ratings you receive are as accurate as possible, too.
• Survival Guide – This app-guide is based on U.S. military field survival techniques, so you can be assured of your family’s safety on every camping trip. Survival guide provides essential information on interacting with flora, fauna, potentially hostile terrain and much more. If you get into trouble, you will want to have this free app on hand to make sure you know what to do.
• Camping List – When it comes to planning your family camping trip, this app is a must-have tool. Camping List has large, preloaded lists of items you may want to take on a trip that are easily edited for full customization. You can also create multiple lists with this $0.99 app, making it easier to get ready for different camping locations without having to remember which items are best suited for the terrain and area of each.
• ReserveAmerica Camping – The most appealing feature of this free app is the numerous ways in which you can filter results. With ReserveAmerica Camping, you can filter by amenities, pet restrictions, accessibility needs and much more. Earmark your favorite camp parks for future reference, and if you need help jogging your memory, the app has photo details included for each site.
• Knot Guide – Unless you have a Boy Scout in your group, you may want to take this handy app along on your next camping trip. Knot Guide could save your life in a pinch, but learning to tie knots out in the wild is also just plain fun. If you want to get some practice in and impress your kids, get this free app now from the App Store.
• Bug Spray – Ultrasonic – Don’t worry if you run out of bug spray, as long as you have this handy free app on your iPhone. Bug Spray – Ultrasonic sends out high frequency sounds that, while inaudible to the human ear, are excruciatingly loud to pesky bugs. The entire family will thank you for bringing this app – especially in short-sleeve weather.
• Free Light – Camping, darkness, tricky terrain, unfamiliar animals and plants are not a good mix. An effective way to ensure that you can safely navigate your way around hazards while camping is to make sure you have an easily accessible light source. This free app is no-frills and does exactly what it promises to do with no confusing, superfluous bells and whistles. When you need it, however, you won’t be disappointed.
• Free Compass – If you’re considering a little orienteering as part of your camping experience, a compass is a must have accessory. You can download this simple compass to your iPhone for free. The app also includes an Altimeter and speedometer to help you keep track of your progress.
• SAS Survival Guide – Lite – This app takes over 20 years of knowledge garnered by the elite British regiment and packs it all into an easy to use guide. The SAS Survival Guide is relevant to any terrain, no matter where you are in the world. With videos, checklists and quizzes, you can set out confidently knowing you’re equipped with adequate survival tips to get you through any eventuality.
• 101 Camping & Outdoor Recipes – There is nothing better than cooking around a camp fire to bring families together and really make for some wonderful memories. Well-fed campers are happy campers, too, so make sure you pack this $0.99 app in your iPhone. Recipes are organized by breakfast, lunch and dinner for quick and easy reference.

These apps can make your iPhone just as powerful a resource for managing an adventure in the great outdoors as it is for handling the details of your daily life!

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25 PPC Tips & Tricks to Try in 2013

The gym is always extra-crowded this time of year, full of people redoubling their fitness efforts and trying to stick to their weight loss resolutions. The good news is, you can apply the same enthusiasm to your AdWords account without having to park at a crowded gym and fight for a spot on a bench or in your favorite class!

Are you ready to kick some AdWords ass in 2013? Try out these 25 tips from our Customer Success team to save time and money and get better results.

Enable Sitelinks

Sitelinks! They are quick and easy to implement (through WordStream software or AdWords), cost no additional money and can have an enormous impact on CTR’s.

Log Your Performance

I track my results daily. First thing I do every morning is log yesterday’s account level performance into a daily tracking spreadsheet. In this sheet I set up formulas to project the data in the month-to-yesterday and have the formula average the current performance over the remaining days in the month. What I’m left with every day is an understanding of what my performance will be at the end of the month. Since I (should) have clicks, impressions, budget and/or conversion goals already established, I know exactly where I’m going on any given day. If I only have one account I can do this at the campaign level but If I have multiple accounts (agencies) then it allows me to prioritize which account needs work now.

No tricks other than that from me. It’s a lot of optimizing based off of behavior given the time.

Set PPC Resolutions

Resolution #1: Build a mobile website and landing pages.

Resolution #2: Start using phone tracking like Mongoose Metrics, or at least put different phone numbers on different pages.

Resolution #3: Start using the Dimensions Tab to find how to convert better.

Resolution #4: Split out your mobile and desktop campaigns (if you haven’t done so).

Resolution #5: Check your queries once again and work more with negatives.

Resolution #6: Try targeting display ads by placements and topics. Don’t rely only on keywords. Use retargeting as well.

Resolution #7: Get rid of the “limited by budget” sign. You are losing a lot of opportunities.

Resolution #8: Switch broad matches to “modified broad match.”

Resolution #9: Create ad scheduling (if you haven’t done so).

Resolution #10: Don’t leave your AdWords account on autopilot, hire an agency if you do not have time to manage it.  

Take it Slow

Usually I tell clients if they are looking to restructure their accounts and make big changes to help with optimization they need to take is slowly. Making big changes too fast can be detrimental to your account. Take it slow, PPC is a marathon not a sprint.

Another thing I tell a lot of clients is that nothing in PPC happens overnight and nothing is 100% guaranteed so if something doesn’t work right away, don’t panic, try a new approach. Making subtle changes to the account can help.

12 More Advanced PPC Tips for 2013

• Tag all of your Bing destination URLs with Google Analytics tracking code to ensure data is importing properly. 
• Create a campaign that targets select managed placements on Google's display network based off what you know about your target market. Create some really great banner ads using the display ad builder.
• If you are e-commerce, make sure you have revenue tracking set up in Google Analytics.
• If you a service based company, integrate AdWords with your CRM to better understand the value of each click. 
• Duplicate campaigns based off customer-value from specific geographic regions. Spend more money where the average customer is worth more.
• If you don't know, spend some time this year understanding what the lifetime value of a new acquisition is. Always look at click price with this in mind.
• Set up remarketing through Google Analytics. Create separate ad groups to target different people. 
• Avoid searching for your own ad online. It is not a clear indication of performance and can easily distract you. Look at the data within AdWords, Analytics and other tools to make decisions.
• Utilize Google Places and +1. Make sure you have linked AdWords with Places if you rely on local business. 
• For e-commerce, enable Google Shopping by setting up a Merchant Center account. Also check out Bing Shopping, as they are making regular improvements to it.
• Read the Google Analytics Blog every day.
• Always keep your Google Analytics Tab and your AdWords/WordStream tab open at the same time to make better bidding decisions.

How Will Wearable Tech Impact the Startup World?

Products like Google Glass and Nike+ FuelBand hint at the future of wearable technology. It looks pretty exciting, especially for entrepreneurs already planning to implement it in their own businesses and products.

But as cool as innovations like Google Glass seem from the consumer point of view, it's hard to imagine how wearable technology will become part of our lives (and the lives of our customers).

Hottest Celebrity Gamers

Whether they are making movies or in the studio, some of your favorite celebrities like to wind down and have fun playing games just like you. Let's take a look at some of the hottest celebrity gamers in Hollywood!

Jessica Alba grew up playing classic video games like Super Mario Brothers, Pac Man & Zelda. Who didn't love those games..they were so simple then."You just had the little guy that could walk and talk and the music was like doot doot doot," Alba says. Alba is now a lover of Wii Sports games like tennis, bowling & baseball. Sasha Fierce aka Beyonce loves to play online games anonymously, who would have guessed it? The next time you're online playing games like spades or www.partybingo.com, Queen Bey could be playing right along with you.

Like most young guys, Zac Efron spends countless hours in front of the tv playing games. He has been spotted over the years at many video game launches and says that comic books along with video games are one of his guilty pleasures. Global superstar and pop princess Rihanna loves gaming..when she's not singing, instagraming or partying, guess what occupies her time? You guessed it video games! She's even been spotted rocking Hitman gear. Riri's favorite game is pretty bad ass. She takes the role of an assassin, killing enemies in pretty gruesome ways.

Usher has taken his love of video games to another level. He has partnered with XBOX and has his songs Euphoria & Twisted along with choreography are featured in Dance Central 3, so you can get your twerk and pop lock on. A few other artists featured on the game include Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga & Pitbull, and old school artists New Kids on the Block and Vanilla Ice, How awesome is that? "Gaming" has evolved to a whole new level!

 

Cool Celebrities Who Love Playing Video Games

Don’t think that just freaks or geeks like playing video games!

We will show you some very famous celebrities who love video gaming. Maybe you can guess which games they play?

Jack Black is a hardcore video gamer.

Look, Rihanna is another cool celebrity who loves gaming!

Even Snoop Dog is a cool celebrity who loves playing video gamer.

Steven Spielberg has fun while playing video games.

Will Smith plays video games at home, on a NES!

Zac Efron, yet another cool celeb who likes playing video games.

It seems the entire High School Musical Team plays video games in their breaks… here is Ashley Tisdale!

Carmen Electra rocks the Guitar Hero games.

Justin Bieber playing video games on an Xbox (judging by the green cases).

Kristen Bell looks very amused while video gaming on her Nintendo DS.

Then there is the lovely Jessica Alba, who is a well known lover of video games!

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Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

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Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpufas

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf

Copyright: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

Jessica Alba

It's possible that most celebrities play video games in their spare time, but even so, you'll never hear about it. Keep reading to find out which celebs are surprisingly proud of their gamer nature!
One such celebrity is Jessica Alba. This Hollywood hottie claims that she grew up playing Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. She picked her gaming habit back up in recent years thanks to the Wii, which she plays in her free time for fun and exercise benefits. Her favorite games are Wii Fit and Wii Sports.

- See more at: http://www.chacha.com/gallery/5536/who-are-some-surprising-celebrity-gamers#sthash.iCvLJe9k.dpuf