Ubuntu has come to Android phones! Before you go, ‘Does that mean I can boot Ubuntu on my Android phone? Or, does that mean I can get dual booting on my Android phone?’ let's clear out a few things. Canonical has announced Ubuntu for Android and the full scale deployment will be displayed at the Mobile World Congress. Here’s what you’ll get to see. If your Android has Ubuntu installed, you can boot the Ubuntu operating system onto your monitor every time you connect the smartphone using a dock. On its own, the OS is neatly hidden under the hood, so when you’re using your phone, you’ll have your regular Android stuff loading up. It’s somewhat similar to what Motorola has tried in the recent past, with their Webtop accessories, but this is on a more universal level. Ubuntu FTW! Ubuntu FTW! Also, whenever your phone is connected, it’s not a stripped down version of Ubuntu that you’ll get to see, but, it will be the exact same thing that you see on a desktop running Ubuntu, with no compromises, whatsoever. Browsers like Chrome, Firefox and their Unity UI, everything will be available on your desktop. What’s interesting to note is that your core details, including SMS, voice calls and contacts will be shared between the two, so there’ll be some good amount of consistency. If you’re having a desktop PC running Windows, Ubuntu will also be able to boot into a virtual environment, which may be of great help to a lot of companies. They’ve also managed support for connectivity options, including, USB, HDMI, Google Docs and 4G LTE, so you can have seamless interaction between your phone and your desktop. So, what’s the limitation? Of course, the most obvious one will be the minimum spec requirements – Ubuntu will, at a minimum require a multi core smartphone. Dual cores are already existent and quad cores are coming soon, so if you’re buying one of the top-end smartphones in the near future, there’s a lot you can look forward to. What do you guys think about Ubuntu being announced for Android? Let us know in the comments section below.

Top Notch Infotronix has further expanded the Zebronics range of Surround Sound Speaker Systems, this time with new 5.1 channel multimedia speakers - ZEB-SWT9200RUCF (140W), ZEB-SWT9100RUCF (140W), ZEB-SW8500RUCF (110W), ZEB-SWT8300RUCF (95W) and ZEB-SWT8200RUCF (95W). The Sound Monster line-up of speakers have been designed to add style to modern computers and enhance the style quotient of your home décor, says the company. The full-range speakers and front-firing subwoofer put listeners in the center of the action, while cabinets have been crafted for resonating full bass for surround-sound performance. The full-function wireless remote control has been designed to adjust bass, volume levels, mute and more, anywhere in the room. 

5.1 channel speakers from Zebronics

These new speakers are capable of delivering dialogue and ambient sounds, clearly. The speaker set promises powerful, deep bass from the subwoofer and recreates varying sounds. The tonal balance is maintained efficiently, even at low listening levels, which is ideal for users who listen to music in areas where louder volume could distract others. Music is said to maintain depth and clarity, even if it is played softly. It has a memory card reader to directly play stored audio content, and built-in FM tuner with preset function. Both FM radio and memory-card play are controlled using remote or using the on-system touch panel, with a front-mounted digital display of the settings.

Commenting on the new lineup, Pradeep Doshi, Director-Sales, Top Notch Infotronix said, “Our latest 5.1 Sound Monster speaker systems provide an immersive experience – so you can lose yourself in whatever you’re into. For movie aficionados, music enthusiasts and hardcore gamers, the new range delivers influential audio for your room.  Engineers from Zebronics have worked closely, conducting several tests covering frequency response, power output, distortion, noise and overall performance.”

The new Zebronics audio system models are made available at varying prices starting at Rs.6,200 to Rs.4,500. They will be available for purchase through IT stores in India.