Top Releases of March 2017
March may well be the longest month in the year, and it felt even more so when it comes after the shortest month of the year, February. This month there were a few anticipated releases, which were at times delayed due to all the festivities which occur during this month. The third month of the year, which has marked the close of the financial year 2016-17, has bought us yet another series of silent releases, mainly in the mobile phones and automobile sector. DealBaba continues to list the releases of the month, to help all of you to know the great releases, launches and published works to stay up to date and grab the latest gear.
So, here’s what March 2017 has offered us:
Mobile Phones:
With the number of smartphone makers now growing, there have been over 20 releases this month in this sector from various well-known companies like Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, Karbonn, and many comparatively new players like Celkin, Gamma, Y-King, HOMTOM, iVooMi, BLU, MIG,SUGAR, Vedaee, etc.
Here are the top 5 smartphone releases this month, mentioned in a descending order with respect to price:
- Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: Released on 15st March
i) Priced at Rs. 33,490
ii) Display Size: 5.7 inches
iii) Processor: Samsung Exynos 7, Octa Core, 1.9 GHz
iv) RAM: 3 GB
v) Internal Storage: 32 GB, expandable up to 256 GB
vi) Primary Camera: 16MP, LED Flash
vii) Front Camera: 16MP
vii) Battery: 3000 mAh, Non-removable, Turbo Charging
ix) Operating System: Android 6.0
x) Color: Gold
Pros:
-Waterproof, IP68 - Moto G5 Plus 32GB: Released on 15st March
i) Priced at Rs. 16,999
ii) Display Size: 5.2 inches
iii) Processor: Snapdragon 625, Octa Core, 2 GHz
iv) RAM: 4 GB
v) Internal Storage: 32 GB, expandable up to 128 GB
vi) Primary Camera: 12MP, LED Flash
vii) Front Camera: 5MP
vii) Battery: 3000 mAh, Non-removable, Turbo Charging
ix) Operating System: Android 7.0
x) Color: Grey, Gold
Pros:
-Splashproof - LG Stylus 3: Released on 30th March
i) Priced at Rs. 16,990
ii) Display Size: 5.7 inches
iii) Processor: MediaTek MT6750, Octa Core, 1.5 GHz
iv) RAM: 3 GB
v) Internal Storage: 16 GB, expandable up to 2 TB
vi) Primary Camera: 13MP, LED Flash
vii) Front Camera: 8MP
vii) Battery: 3200 mAh, Removable
ix) Operating System: Android 7.0
x) Color: Black, Silver - Coolpad Note 5 Lite: Released on 21st March
i) Priced at Rs. 8,199
ii) Display Size: 5.0 inches
iii) Processor: MediaTek MT6735CP, Quad Core, 1 GHz
iv) RAM: 3 GB
v) Internal Storage: 16 GB, expandable up to 64 GB
vi) Primary Camera: 13MP, LED Flash
vii) Front Camera: 8MP
vii) Battery: 2500 mAh, Non-removable
ix) Operating System: Android 6.0
x) Color: Grey - Nokia 150 Dual SIM: Released on 20th March
i) Priced at Rs. 2,049
ii) Display Size: 2.4 inches
iii) Storage: 16 GB, Expandable up to 2 TB
iv) Battery: 1020 mAh, Removable
v) Color: Black
Redmi 4A also launched this month, Xiaomi’s most budget smartphone, however it wasn’t all it was expected to be.
Samsung S8 launched in New York at the end of March, and it is highly awaited to be sold here in India. Another brand Indians are waiting for is Nokia, which is expected to arrive in India in this month.
Gionee A1 started pre-booking since 31st March at Rs. 19,999.
These are some of the highlights of the upcoming releases to look forward too.
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Books:
This month has seen over 15 published works, some of which are especially published for cracking IIM and IIT exams.
The books that have earned to be the Top 3 books of March 2017 are:
- How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life
-by Lilly Singh (Author)
-Published on 28th March
-Lilly Singh is famously known for her funny but true situational videos of lifestyle in India. She has gone from being an actress, to comedian known as Superwoman on YouTube, and now, she has published a book about her own life story and struggles. - The Rise of Sivagami: Before the Beginning (Book 1 of Baahubali)
-by Anand Neelakantan (Author)
-Published on 15th March
-This is the first edition of the Baahubali series. It tells us about an orphan boy Sivagami who wants to avenge his father who was branded a traitor by the king of Mahishmathi. This is a story of the revenge of Sivagami and how he his ingenious schemes lead him to destroying a powerful kingdom. - Demonetisation and Black Money
-by C. Rammanohar Reddy (Author)
-Published on 17th March
This book speaks about the drastic step taken on 8th November 2016, when the unprecedented decision of demonetising of the high denomination Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes were undertaken to fight black money, eliminate counterfeit notes and stop terror funding.
Movies:
A total of 18 movies have been released this month, however some are launched on the last day of the month and hence getting a review on them was not possible, hence they may not be included in the top movies listed here.
Here are the Top 3 movie releases this month:
- Kong: Skull Island (3D): Fantasy, Adventure, Action
-This movie is about a man, who with the help of the military goes into uncharted waters to discover the last island unknown to man, Skull Island, which is also the home to monsters like King Kong and how they get out alive. This movie starring Samuel Jackson and Tom Hiddleston is 2 hours in duration and was released on 10th March in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil with a UA certificate, and currently running in theatres near you. - Logan: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Logan, aka Wolverine, is working his way through life to take care of Professor X in a future where no new mutants are born. While stalked out at his hideout on the Mexican border, he soon finds a girl child, who is a mutant, and not just any mutant, but his very own daughter. He needs to save her from the government who wants to kill all the new mutants and get her across the border. This movie starring Hugh Jackman is 2 hours 22 minutes in duration and was released on 3rd March in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil with an A certificate, and currently running in theatres near you. - Beauty And The Beast (3D): Romance, Musical, Fantasy
-This movie is a re-make of an old classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. It is a story about a young woman named Belle, who has been imprisoned in a castle by the Beast living in the castle. Belle overcomes here fear and tries to befriend the beast, and soon realizes what a kind soul he has and that he is a actually the prince of the castle who was cursed. This movie starring Kevin Line is 2 hours 10 minutes in duration and was released on 17th March in English, Hindi, and Tamil with a UA certificate, and currently running in theatres near you.
Video Games:
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Released on 7th March
-This RPG game is a first player shooting game where you are part of the military and need to take down various cartels. Follow the missions and lead your ghost team to attack and defeat them all. - Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladio DLC (PS4, Xbox One), Released on 28th March
-With the world at war for the last remaining crystal stolen from Prince Noctis Lucis Caelum’s kingdom, he sets out with a team to retrieve the crystal. In this game you can travel via a car, an airship, or a famed Chocobo in this epic RPG. - The Walking Dead: A New Frontier-Episode 3 Above the Law (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Released on 28th March
-This game is based on the TV series Walking Dead. “When family is all you have… how far will you go to protect it?” Fight the zombie apocalypse and survive. - Mass Effect – Andromeda (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Launched on 21st March in NA & 23rd March in EU
-Venture through the dangerous new Andromeda galaxy and to unravel the mysteries of new alien worlds. This RPG allows you to wield futuristic high-tech weapons and is one you should definitely check out when it comes to first player shooting RPG. - Dark Souls III: The Ringed City DLC (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Released on 28th March -The world has been turn to ashes as it burns in flames. Fight your way to survive through the toxic environment with your skilled sword-play skills.
Automobiles:
March has marked the beginning of summer, bringing with it the launch of 8 four wheeler this month.
Here are the Top 5 cars launched this month:
Priced At: Rs 8.94 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
Baleno Colours: Ray Blue, Fire Red, Metallic Premium Silver, Premium Urban Blue, Autumn Orange, Granite Grey, Pearl Arctic White
-Launched 1 variant:
1) Baleno RS 1.0
-Engine:
i) 998cc Petrol, Manual, 21.1 kmpl
Priced At: Rs. 32.44 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
Q3 Colours: Cortina White, Floret Silver, Mythos Black, Misano Red, Utopia Blue, Tundra Brown
1) 1.4 TFSI: Rs. 32.44 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
2) 2.0 TDI FWD: Rs. 34.78 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
3) 2.0 TDI Quattro: Rs. 37.82 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
-Engine:
i) 1395cc Petrol, Automatic, 16.9 kmpl
i) 1968cc Diesel, Automatic, 18.51 kmpl
ii) 1968cc Diesel, Automatic, 15.17 kmpl
Priced At: Rs. 16.15 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
Corolla Altis Colours: Phantom Brown, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Celestial Black, Champagne Mica Metallic, Grey Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, Super White II
1) G Petrol: Rs. 16.15 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
2) G Diesel: Rs. 17.7 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
3) G AT Petrol: 17.85 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
4) GL Petrol: 18.63 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
5) GL Diesel: Rs. 19.39 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
6) VL AT Petrol: Rs. 20.25 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
-Engine:
i) 1798cc Petrol, Manual, 16.7 kmpl
ii) 1364cc Diesel, Manual, 21.3 kmpl
iii) 1798cc Petrol, Automatic (CVT), 16.7 kmpl
iv) 1798cc Petrol, Manual, 16.7 kmpl
v) 1364cc Diesel, Manual, 21.3 kmpl
vi) 1798cc Petrol, Automatic (CVT), 16.7 kmpl
Priced At: Rs. 7.94 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
WR-V Colours: Premium Amber Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Carnelian Red Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, White Orchid Pearl
-Launched 4 variants:
1) S MT Petrol: Rs. 7.94 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
2) S MT Diesel: Rs. 8.99 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
3) VX MT Petrol: Rs. 9.19 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
4) VX MT Diesel: Rs. 10.22 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
-Engine:
i) 1199cc Petrol, Manual, 17.5 kmpl
ii) 1498cc Diesel, Manual, 25.5 kmpl
iii) 1199cc Petrol, Manual, 17.5 kmpl
iv) 1498cc Diesel, Manual, 25.5 kmpl
Priced At: Rs. 10.08 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
Terrano Colours: Sandstone Brown, Bronze Grey, Sapphire Black, Blade Silver, Pearl White, Fire Red
-Launched 5 Variants:
XE (D): 10.08 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
XL (P): 10.08 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
XL O (D): 12.1 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
XV Premium D: 13.8 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
XV Premium Auto Drive14.41 Lakhs Avg. Ex-Showroom
-Engine:
1461cc Diesel, Manual, 20.5 kmpl
1598cc Petrol, Manual, 13.2 kmpl
1461cc Diesel, Manual, 20.5 kmpl
1461cc Diesel, Manual, 19.1 kmpl
1461cc Diesel, Automatic, 19.61 kmpl
Besides the above vehicles, other popular releases of this month includes:
Priced At: Rs. 56.51 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom
Priced At: Rs. 1.1 Crores onwards, Ex-Showroom
Priced At: Rs. 4.88 Lakhs onwards, Ex-Showroom