Amkette
Industry | Consumer Electronics | ||
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Founded | January, 1947 | ||
Headquarters | New Delhi, India | ||
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Products | Wireless Products, Personal Technology and Audio, Peripherals, Multimedia Devices | ||
Number of employees | 350 (2012) | ||
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Amkette is a computer hardware and electronics manufacturer headquartered in New Delhi, India. In November 2014, the company launched a headphone with a sharing jack, Trubeats Tango, that allows listeners to connect additional listening devices to the headphone.[1] The companys' current flagship product is EvoTV (a smart device that integrates the Internet and web features into the TV). Other products range from wireless products, personal technology and audio, peripherals and multimedia devices. The company has a pan India distribution network and heavily invests in hardware and software R&D. Its manufacturing facility is in Udaipur, Rajasthan while the software team is based in Bangalore, India.[2]
New Projects
Android Gaming Evo Gamepad - bluetooth controller that allows console style gaming on mobile phones combined with Android Evo Gaming app.[3] This is the first of many gaming devices that the company is planning to launch.
Apple certified Mfi cable - launched in December 2014 certified with apple in two variations 8 pin (for iPhone 5/5c/5s/6/6Plus) and 32 Pin (for 3g/4/4s).
Trubeats Tango - Launched in November 2014,[4] a one of a kind headphone with a sharing jack (aux out).
EvoTV - Launched mid of 2012, EvoTV is a range of connected TV devices that converge web and multimedia features onto your TV.[5]
Amkette Acoustix - A lab within the Amkette R&D wing [6] focussing on developing new sound drivers for headphones and headsets.[7][8]
History
Amkette was started by Rajiv Bapna in 1984 and was a part of the computer revolution in India under the guidance of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It became one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of floppy diskettes from India selling to Russia and other countries in Europe. The floppy diskettes plant was started with the help of German technology.[9] The floppy diskette plant manufactured 8", 5.25" and 3.5" floppy diskettes. At its peak it had a production capacity of 30 million floppies daily.[2] The plant was shut down in Jan 2013 and completely converted into a R&D center.[10]
Date | Milestone[9] |
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1986 | First 8" Floppy Diskette shipped out |
1987 | Established 5.25" Floppy Diskette Plant |
1989-90 | National Productivity Award from President of India |
1991 | Established 3.5" Floppy Diskette Plant |
1997 | India's Best Consumables Company Award |
2003 | Introduction Wireless Keyboard [11] and Mouse |
2004 | Introduction of CD blank media |
2006 | Introduction of DVD-Rs blank media |
2008 | Introduction of Flash Drives and Memory Cards |
2009 | Introduction of Flash TV media player [12] |
2011 | Nominated for NDTV Gadget Guru Awards[13] |
2012 | Launch of Amkette Acoustix Lab[14] |
2012 | Launch of EvoTV Smart TV platform[15] |
2013 | Amkette EvoTV won NDTV Gadget Award 2013 for the Best Consumer Electronics of the year[16] |
2015 | Launch of Evo GamePad Pro[17] |
Current Product Categories
Wireless Products
Since early 2010 the company has been into the wireless segment and has introduced a wide range of wireless products. Under this category, keyboards and mouse that run on either bluetooth or wireless spectrum technology have been introduced.[18]
Personal Technology and Audio
The company has a wide range of headphones and headsets for personal and business use including headphones which run on bluetooth and wireless spectrum technology such as Trubeats Air.[19]
Peripherals
Since the very beginning the company has been manufacturing computer peripherals such as keyboards and mouses, USB hubs, Card readers and HDMI cables. The company also markets its products under the Series A range of peripherals.[11]
Multimedia Devices
The company has a range of multimedia devices that work on android platforms and can be connected to your TV. Amkette began development and marketing of Media Players in late 2009, by introducing Flash TV 720p[20] media player. By early 2011 the company launched FlashTV HD 1080p[21] which was a Full HD Media Player. In mid-2012, the company launched a new media player called Amkette EvoTV,[22] which was again a Full HD Media Player powered by Android. All these devices support almost every audio and video format.
References
- ↑ Rajan, Nandagopal (November 19, 2014). "Amkette Trubeats Tango headphone review: This one can take two". The Indian Express. Indian Express. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "Technology change drives Amkette to eject the floppy, finally". Abhishel Law, The Hindu Business Line. February 9, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ↑ Gopal Sathe (August 27, 2015). "Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro Review: Hit and Miss". gadgets.ndtv.com.
- ↑ "Amkette launches Trubeats Tango". Techone3. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Amkette EvoTV Review". http://tech2.in.com. Retrieved July 9, 2012. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "Amkette bets big on audio segment, to launch 12 products". Shayan Ghosh, DHNS. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Amkette launches Trubeats Air, for a truly wireless music experience". http://beta.techherald.in. Retrieved March 21, 2013. External link in
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(help) - ↑ Raninga, Soham (15 Apr 2014). "Amkette's transformation to a lifestyle tech brand and its focus on innovation for the Indian market". Digit. Digit.
- 1 2 "Incessant Innovation for the Complete Digital Experience". http://www.smeworld.org. October 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2012. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "Technology change drives Amkette to eject the floppy, finally". Abhishel Law, The Hindu Business Line. February 9, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- 1 2 "Amkette Series A Wireless Keyboard and Mouse". http://archive.techtree.com. 26 Nov 2003. Retrieved 19 March 2013. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "Amkette Introduces Flash TV Media player". http://tech2.in.com. 4 Nov 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2013. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "Winners of the Gadget Awards 2011 announced". http://ndtv.com, PTI. 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ↑ "Amkette launches Trubeats Air, for a truly wireless music experience". http://beta.techherald.in. Retrieved March 1, 2013. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "The makeover of Amkette". http://www.thehindubusinessline.com, Abhishek Law. February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ↑ "NDTV Gadget Guru Awards 2013 winners announced ,NDTV Good Times". June 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro review: Simple and effective controller for mobile gaming". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ↑ "Amkette launches SmartBoard QWERTY Bluetooth keyboard". tech2.com. August 1, 2012. Retrieved March 2013. Check date values in:
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(help) - ↑ "Amkette launches Trubeats Air BT Bluetooth headset". Padmini Harchandrai. December 27, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Amkette Launches Flash TV HD Media Player". Techtree News Staff. November 6, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Amkette Launches Flash TV HD Media Player". Nachiket Mhatre. April 13, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Amkette launches Android-based Amkette EvoTV smart box, for Rs. 10,000". Digit NewsDesk. June 13, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.