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boAt ups the ante; becomes the 1st Indian brand to be showcased at both Google and Amazon booths at CES 2020
New Delhi: boAt Lifestyle, a brand recognized for its Audio electronic products becomes the 1st Indian brand to be showcased at both Google and Amazon booths at CES 2020. The home-grown brand unveiled its Rockerz 315 SVA smart wireless earphones with an inbuilt Google assistant at the event. In addition to this, the brand also showcased its recently launched Stone 200A, a smart speaker with inbuilt far-field Alexa capabilities like playing music, checking the news, weather forecasts, controlling smart home devices and accessing over 30,000 Alexa skills across genres.
boAt Lifestyle is known for its intricate audio engineering, supreme comfort, exquisite designs and best in class audio quality products. It brings music to your daily routine in a seamless manner, with top-notch sound quality and a user experience like none other.
Filled with excitement, Aman Gupta, Co-founder boAt Lifestyle says “We at boAt are proud to be the first-ever Indian electronic consumer brand to be showcased at the Google & Amazon booths at CES this year. Our partnership with Google and Amazon is a testament to our commitment to offering future-ready products. Understanding the needs of our boAtheads we have launched wireless earphones with inbuilt Google assistant and Alexa enabled speaker that will work conversationally, just how the millennial like their devices to be”.
The brand is targeted to tech-savvy consumers, mostly millennial, looking for stylish and quality products that are affordable too. These two products show the boAt’s commitment towards offering smart products at an affordable price.
boAt’s products on display at CES 2020 include
CableboAt Rockerz 315 SVA at Google's booth: boAt Rockerz 315 SVA is the smart wireless neckband styled earphones with inbuilt Google assistant. Its unique 12 MM dynamic drivers, integrated controls, 9 hours of battery backup along with the ability to be operated with voice commands to set alarms, play music and make phone calls makes it designed just for the future.
3boAt Stone 200A at Alexa's booth: Stone 200A is a smart speaker with inbuilt farfield Alexa capabilities like playing music, checking news, weather forecasts, controlling smart home devices and accessing over 30,000 Alexa skills across genres. Its unique features inclues- IPX 6 Water Resistant, making it the perfect poolside accessory. 1.96” x 1 Full Range Drivers with 5W Power Output brings the sound of a lifetime with HD Clarity that integrates into pure audio bliss. The Bluetooth V4.1 enhances wireless connectivity up to 10 meters. Stone 200A’s intricate audio engineering, supreme comfort, exquisite designs makes it portable and powerful. This speaker truly aligns with the vision to bring Alexa to customers wherever they are.
boAt Stone 200A is the lowest priced Alexa built-in far field speaker on Amazon.in and is available at an introductory price of INR 1499. The product carry's a 1-year warranty and is available at Amazon.in
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When you plan to buy medical insurance for your family, the first question is often about savings. You may assume that buying online automatically means paying less, but that is only part of the picture. The real issue is not just whether the premium looks lower, but whether the policy gives you suitable family health insurance without adding avoidable costs later.
Buying online can sometimes appear more budget-friendly because you can compare plans, review features, and complete the process without depending entirely on offline assistance.
Still, a lower visible price does not always mean better value. To understand whether you can truly save more, you need to look at the full buying experience and the policy terms together.
Why Online Purchase Can Look More Economical
When you explore family health insurance online, you usually get access to plan details in a more direct and organised way. This can make the buying journey feel simpler and more transparent.
A few reasons online purchases may seem cost-effective include:
● Easier comparison of policy features
● Direct access to premium details
● The ability to review inclusions and exclusions at your own pace
● Fewer chances of making a rushed decision
● More control over the plan selection process
This does not mean every online option is automatically cheaper. It simply means the online route may help you assess choices more carefully, and that itself can influence how much value you get from the policy you choose.
Saving Money is Not Only About a Lower Premium
A lower premium often catches your attention first, but that should not be the only measure of savings. If you buy medical insurance based only on what looks affordable at the start, you may overlook conditions that matter later.
A family health insurance policy should be judged on overall value, including:
● The scope of cover
● Waiting period terms
● Exclusions
● Room eligibility conditions
● Sub-limits, if any
● Claim-related terms
● Renewal conditions
If the premium is lower but the policy has stricter internal conditions, the apparent saving may not feel meaningful when you actually need hospitalisation support.
So, the better question is not only whether online purchase costs less, but whether it helps you select a plan that remains financially sensible over time.
Comparing Plans Online Can Prevent Overspending
One clear advantage of the online route is that it allows you to compare different options without pressure. This can help you avoid paying for features you may not need or missing features that matter for your family.
Before you buy medical insurance online, look closely at:
● Who can be covered under the plan
● How the sum insured works for the family
● Whether day care procedures are included
● How pre-existing illness rules are explained
● Whether add-ons are optional or built in
● How clearly the policy wording is presented
This level of comparison can support better decision-making. In many cases, savings come not only from the premium itself but from choosing a policy with fewer surprises.
Online Discounts Should be Viewed Carefully
Online discounts can make a plan look attractive, but they should always be read alongside the policy details. A discount may reduce the upfront cost, yet the true worth of the policy depends on what it covers and how it responds during a claim.
When reviewing discounted online plans, check whether the policy has:
● Treatment-specific limits
● Room rent restrictions
● Co-payment clauses
● Disease-wise waiting periods
● Claim deductions linked to the hospital category
● Limited cover for selected benefits
These points are important because a policy that looks cheaper at purchase may involve more out-of-pocket spending later. That is why discount-led buying should be replaced with detail-led buying.
Final Thoughts
Yes, buying online can sometimes help you save more when choosing family health insurance, but only if you look beyond the headline price. The online route may give you better visibility, easier comparison, and more time to review the policy terms.
That can support smarter choices and may reduce the chances of paying for a plan that does not suit your family well.
If you want to buy medical insurance online, treat savings as more than a discount. The real advantage lies in choosing family health insurance that balances affordability, clarity, and meaningful coverage for your household.
