Showing posts with label gadget. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011

Review Samsung Galaxy TAB Leather Notebook case

Samsung’s Leather Notebook Case for the Galaxy Tab is an excellent accessory to the device for a few very important reasons. First, it gives users peace of mind when throwing the tablet into a book-bag or tossing on the couch. This could be said about any tablet case, but the Notebook Case’s hard shell adds enough weight to the Galaxy Tab to make it feel even more solid, without bulking the handheld excessively.

More importantly and impressively, carrying the Galaxy Tab with the Leather Notebook Case is far more comfortable than without it. This isn’t only because both sides are closed, so users can hold the tablet as they see fit without worrying about smudging the screen. No, the actual feel and texture of the case is made specifically for grip. I’ve held it for over an hour and it never once got too uncomfortable to hold. The light weight of the Galaxy Tab and the sturdiness of the case combine into an excellent handheld to hold, even for long periods.

The Galaxy Tab locks into place gently on all four corners, and is easy to take out and put into the case. One oddity is that the flap opens from left to right, which is interestingly more comfortable when holding the device in the right hand. The felt surface keeps the screen safe while also sticking to the screen ever so slightly, keeping it in place so the flap doesn’t open in a bag.

There is only one discrepancy with the Notebook Case, that a cutout is available for the rear camera but there is no way to comfortably take pictures with the case on. Opening the flap and wrapping it around the Galaxy Tab blocks the camera, and leaving it half-open makes it less stable, and not suitable for taking pictures. It would have been better if the back of the case were completely closed off to also protect the camera.

As a standalone accessory, the Galaxy Tablet Leather Notebook Case is definitely worth getting, even if you don’t find carrying your Galaxy Tab around without protection uncomfortable. The case itself makes holding the tablet comfortable, and protects it simultaneously. The case doesn’t play well with other Galaxy Tab accessories, but it’s also very easy to remove the Tab. The price may be a bit high, but you won’t complain after putting it on your Tab and trying it out for even a few minutes.
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Review ZAGGFOLIO (for Samsung Galaxy TAB 10.1)

One thing I found out doing this review, is that there are slight differences in the WiFi only version of the 10.1 Galaxy Tab, and the Verizon LTE model. I mention this because I have the Verizon model, and the ZAGGfolio is meant for the plain WiFi model. I’m not taking any points off because of any modifications I had to make, because really that’s not their fault. I will let you know though exactly what you’ll need to do in order to make it work should you also have the Verizon model.
The first thing you’ll notice on picking up the ZAGGfolio is that it feels very solid. The hard shell will definitely be able to protect your Galaxy Tab from everyday bumps without any issues. The Bluetooth keyboard is small and sleek, but it doesn’t feel uncomfortable to use at all – rather I find myself using it almost exclusively anymore, even when my Tab isn’t in the case. A charge on the keyboard lasts about a week with normal use, and it only takes about an hour of being plugged in to build that charge right back up.
On the keyboard is your standard set of keys, but then there are a lot of Galaxy control keys. Things such as volume up and down, screen brightness, and media keys are right at your fingertips – and in the case of the volume controls that’s super important, as you won’t be able to change the volume any other way on the Verizon model. I don’t know where the volume buttons are on the WiFi version – they could very well be in one of the holes that don’t line up with anything on my model, but when you put the Verizon version in the case your volume buttons are completely covered up.

One thing that is both good and bad on the ZAGGfolio, is how tight of a fit it is. I don’t believe there’s any size difference in the Verizon and WiFi models (though if anyone knows they can feel free to correct me), so this will happen on either model. Trying to get your Tab actually inthe ZAGGfolio is a chore and a half – saying it fits like a glove isn’t really right, more like it fits like a glove one size too small. I understand that you want a tight fit to keep the tab from slipping out, but the same thing could have been accomplished with two tabs at the bottom to clip it in place. As it it, I was afraid I would end up breaking my Tab by repeatedly putting it in and taking it out. If you don’t plan on ever taking your Tab out though (or rarely), then that won’t be so much of an issue for you to have to deal with.

Something that’s really great about the ZAGGfolio is how you can rest your Tab in it at an angle, making it act much like a laptop screen. This is perfect for watching videos and movies on the go when you don’t feel like holding your Tab for everything. While the viewing angle isn’t really adjustable, it’s set up for the average person to have a good view for it being seated either on your lap or a desk.
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Review Toshiba THRIVE

This week I got a chance to play with the Toshiba Thrive. And the first thing I noticed about this Android Tablet is its rather robust in its design and a tad hefty. Also, with its 10.1” wide-screen touchscreen, with a resolution of 1280 x 800, it’s easy to see how Toshiba had movie watching in mind. But the sad fact is, that’s pretty much all I’d really use the Thrive for, that and maybe some Facebook or Twitter. And even then, there’s an utter lack of frustration in the experience that really isn’t Toshiba’s fault … it’s Android’s.

Dimension wise, the Toshiba Thrive is a bit thick at .62 inches, and could stand to go on a diet with a weight of 1.6 lbs. The tablet is 10.75” x 6.97” x 0.6, and has a ribbed, rubberized, non slip backing which makes the user feel like it’ll stay in hand without worry. The Thrive has a wide screen a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 chip and 1GB of RAM – pretty mainstream in the Android Tablet market. That makes it great for video gaming and watching a movie on it’s 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 screen. But sadly, the speakers that come with the Thrive are woefully terrible – very tiny and distorted – almost like a cheap AM radio. And the volume buttons are backwards?! Very strange. So if you’re going to do anything that requires listening to audio, the best bet is to use a pair of headphones.

Now some like Android, and that’s fine. But I really don’t care for it. It’s the “PC” to the iOS’s Mac. Clunky and not ready for prime time. You have to go into settings and then manage applications just to force close or uninstall an App and that’s just plain tedious. Booting into apps like Facebook, Twitter and the Browser is fairly fast though, but I had several crashes with other apps. But that may be the fault of the apps themselves. Downloading, even on a broadband WiFi connection took longer than I would have liked. In fact, when watching trailers at Quicktime Trailers, I often had to wake the tablet up. And there were several trailers I just plain gave up on. Watching YouTube, I sometimes had stutter. On the iPad, by contrast, they would pop right up and start playing with great audio and no jitter. The Thrive handles Flash pretty well, don’t get me wrong, but cheap mono audio and streaming live video left me with a lackluster, “artifacty” experience.
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Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Review HTC myTouch 4G Slide

The myTouch 4G Slide is a slick handset with a built-in slider keyboard running Android 2.3, an 8MP camera capable of 1080p video, a 3.7” display, and 4G available through T-Mobile. It’s a sleek yet thick handheld – thanks to the full slide-out QWERTY keyboard – and both T-Mobile and HTC pride themselves on the camera’s capabilities, it’s excellent 4G download speeds, and the 1.2GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. And that’s plenty to be proud of, if only it sounds as good as it really is.

The keyboard is unusual, so I’ve devoted a whole section of this review to it. I think if you are going to buy a phone with a physical keyboard, typing performance is the most important aspect of the handheld. Otherwise, there’s no point of having it. Therefore, if the keyboard doesn’t meet expectations the whole phone suffers

That’s why the myTouch 4G Slide is a tragic mess.

HTC is known to make phones that are very square-shaped, though more recent handsets – especially those which have earned the title “Google Phone” – are contoured and rounded. The Slide, thicker because of the keyboard, is surprisingly sleek. In the hand and pocket the Slide feels lighter and smaller than it really is. In fact, the physical design – besides the keyboard – is excellent.

As mentioned above, the menu navigation keys are physical buttons, and uncomfortable compared to touch-sensitive buttons on most Android handsets. The search button has also been replaced with the “Genius” button, which does essentially the same thing (search and voice commands). The Slide is made to be easily accessible with tutorials for all major phone functions.

The 3.7” display is sharp and clear, but not bright enough to view in indirect sunlight. General phone usage and media playback are fine on the display, but not bright enough outdoors. This is particularly bad for the Slide because it uses an LCD display. Still, images are crisp, and its a pleasure to view pictures and watch videos on the Slide.

he pride and joy of the Slide is its 8MP camera. The specs on the camera are pretty neat: a 3.69mm f/2.2 lens, up to 1080p video recording with stereo sound, instant upload to Facebook, Picasa and Flickr, and a number of automatic shooting modes including HDR, burstshot with up to 6 shots, etc. And it really is quite good, as you can see in the sample shots below.
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Apple iPad 2 VS. ASUS Prime Transformer

The upcoming ASUS Prime Transformer is perhaps the first tablet to really compete with the iPad in every way: build, design, power, and even price. So which is the best? Let’s take a look.

Size
The iPad is a 9.7″ tablet, and is 241x186x8.6mm. The Transformer Prime is larger, with a 10.1″ screen, and measures 263x181x8.3mm. That is to say, it’s longer and wider, but thinner still. Comparing the size of tablets where the screen varies by .4″ is ludicrous, but what I will say is this: as you look below, you’ll find that the display is denser, the look is cooler, and the screen has a better aspect ratio for media. This is all due to the size, so the Transformer Prime wins this one.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Appearance
Apple’s iPad (and frankly all of their products) has an iconic design. It’s striking. ASUS didn’t try to copy it, they went a different path by using the same concentric-circle design on their recent ultrabook, the Zenbook. It looks great, and I think that in the hand the iPad really needs a case because otherwise it feels cold. But even then, with all that, the iPad 2 still does look better than the Transformer Prime, though it’s great to see companies getting closer and closer to Apple in terms of design.

Winner: iPad 2

Display
The iPad’s 9.7″ screen has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which works well for most applications but has those vicious black bars when watching HD media. The Transformer Prime is slightly larger at 10.1″, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and has a higher resolution 1280×800 (compared to 1024×768), which is 16:10. The ASUS has a (barely) denser display and HD video won’t completely fill the screen, but it will fill more of it.

Both have IPS screens, though so far what we’ve heard and seen from reviews, the Prime Transformer has a better display than the iPad 2, thanks in part to it’s IPS+ display technology. It’s bigger, brighter, has better contrast and viewing angles, and has a lower power setting that cuts the quality by 5-10% to save battery life. The iPad and iPad 2 have great displays, but after a year and a half it’s no surprise a competitor has a better one.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Operating System
iOS 5 vs Android Honeycomb (3.1)? That’s sadly an easy one: iOS 5. Android’s tablet-specific OS just doesn’t compete with iOS, though the coming of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) may change that, though based on reports thus far it isn’t as much of a game-changer as Google would have us believe.

However, that may not be true for tablets, but that remains to be seen. As of now, iOS 5 is better. ASUS has promised that the Transformer Prime will be updated to Android 4.0, though no date has been given for when that update will kick in. And until we get to see Android 4.0 in action on a tablet, iOS wins this bout.

Winner: iOS 5 (iPad 2)

Processor
Apple’s A5 processor has been the benchmark for all phones and tablets, and while it’s only a 1GHz dual core CPU, thanks to proper software implementation it runs the iPhone and iPad buttery-smooth. ASUS has taken a decisively different turn with the Transformer Prime, working with NVidia on their latest Tegra 3 processor. This thing sounds like a beast.

The Tegra 3 is a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, which is actually more power than some netbooks get (in terms of straight up processor speed). Quad-core laptops don’t really exist; they’re a rarity. Dual-core tablets are still relatively new, and Android has only recently updated its software to make better use of two cores.

Now four? It’s great for benchmarks, and great for making sure the tablet will be relevant for at least two years. But the sad truth is that power will likely go unused for at least 6 months. Yet even then the processor is, in general, way faster than what the iPad 2 has to offer. Most benchmarks currently available show that the Transformer Prime is faster than the iPad, though the GPU performance still lags behind ever so slightly.

My opinion is that the Transformer Prime is faster in day-to-day use, though the iPad 2 is still better at graphics processing.

Winner: Tie

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Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Review LG Optimus 3D

LG Optimus 3D has a screen capable of displaying 3D view. More precisely glasses free 3D or three-dimensional view that can be enjoyed without using glasses. Actually, this device also uses an IPS panel for the screen, but the LG put an additional layer called the parallax barrier. The goal is to be able to display 3D (stereoscopic) on the screen.

LG has prepared a number of special 3D content is grouped in the 3D Application on the main menu. Its contents are quite varied. Not to forget there are also 3D Guide that contains few clues to maximize its 3D functions.

Armed with a double lens camera / stereoscopic, you not only can take 3D photos 3 million pixels, but also 3D 720p video recording.

specification
TI OMAP 4430 processor 1.0 GHz dual core
Main Memory 512MB
Graphics PowerVR SGX540
Internal 8GB Media Store
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
4.3 ˝ screen 480 x 800 pixels, glasses free 3D IPS LCD
Rear stereoscopic camera 5 million pixels, a VGA front
Android Operating System version 2.2
Other DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Gyrosensor, Motion Gesture, HDMI 1.4
Weight 168gr
Website http://www.lge.com
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Review Dell Streak 5

Dell Streak 5 have been carrying the Android 2.2 (Froyo) with a fairly intuitive interface.

on-screen navigation kapasitifnya quite comfortable, although the main buttons (Home, Properties, and Back) often accidentally depressed due to a narrow area on the sides. Swype virtual keyboard feature: simply rub the fingers to form a word.

Another fun feature is present through the disanding CoPilot Live GPS to accurately guide the journey. Unfortunately, this application has not supplied a map of Indonesia.

specification
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor QSD8250
Main Memory 512MB
Adreno 200 Graphics Card
Save Media Internal 2GB NAND flash
Wireless WiFi (802.11 b / g / n), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, GPS, 3G/HSDPAHSUPA
Screen 5 ˝ 800 x 480 pixels, capacitive
5MP camera
Android Operating System version 2.2
Other connections Proprietary
Dimensions 15.3 x 7.9 x 1 cm
Weight 220gr
The web site http://www.dell.com
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Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Review Creative Zen Touch 2

After a series ZiiO as a tablet, Creative also put Android on their mini-series player, named Zen Touch 2. Creative intelligent player is positioned between the tablet and his MP3 player.

no difference between the Android tablet with Android at this mini player. The process was quite fast. The main difference lies in the display which is more narrow: Creative Zen Touch 2 has a 3.2 ˝. The good, he has physical buttons.

Facilities at the mini player is quite similar to the Android tablet is generally, but some shortcomings PCplus encountered: from the display that is less sharp, less complete codec video player, no GPS, no multi-touch, until the interface is less intuitive. Upgrading the system to a newer version (Froyo-Android 2.2) is already available on the Creative website for more complete amenities, but still without the Android Market. PCplus should include other applications through the manual (downloaded from the PC and then copied via USB). On the other hand, it remains riveting through the power of a typical Creative on the audio side. Bluetooth was good.

specification
ARMv7 processor 800MHz
Main Memory 256MB
Graphics Card -
Internal 8GB Media Store
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth
Other USB connection, microSD, Audio / Video Out
3.2 ˝ screen 480 x 320 pixels, resistive
Android Operating System version 2.2
Weight 122gr
Website http://www.creative.com
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Review LG Optimus Black

LG Optimus Black appeared all in black, especially for the face. LG logos that appear only slightly different, and even then still in dark colors. There was no any physical buttons on the face of this. For navigation, it relies on touch button that will "light up" when active. So, in a state of sleep, this LG product featured a plain black.

In addition to the On / Off, the other real key is the volume and the gesture. This gesture button serves to help some of the features of gesture motion. For example, when a call comes in and you do not want to accept it, just stay behind this phone and the system will automatically reject it.

With the TI OMAP 3630 1GHz, 512MB main memory, PowerVR SGX530, and 1GB of storage media, it is enough for a variety of daily needs. PCplus found no significant problems such as lag and the like, including when playing 3D games. Unfortunately, though not finicky about the format (H.264, DivX, XviD), he was only able to play the video with a maximum resolution of 720p. This was compounded by the firmware bug in the video recording.

Specification
TI OMAP 3630 processor 1 GHz
Main Memory 512MB
Graphics PowerVR SGX530
Save Media Internal 1 GB
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
Rear camera 5 million pixels, the next 2 million pixels
Other DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspots, Optimus 2.0 UI, Gesture UI 2.0, Dolby Mobile
Display 4 ˝ 480 x 800 pixels, NOVA Display
Android Operating System version 2.2
Weight 109gr
Website http://www.lge.com
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Friday, 21 October 2011

Sony Ericsson W8

Pack the slick combination between Android and music features, make the phone seem special. Well, Sony Ericsson summarized it in an equivalent combination. As the first Android phone to music, let alone offer phones that are affordable enough berbanderol he said.

Like most forms of android mobile phones, W8 present at a fairly simple form. At first glance no different from the Xperia X8 lawasnya products. Pinned on a few buttons in the form of a typical tapered lines, making the phone look dynamic. Attend a micro USB port, universal audio jack, camera switches, and the ranks of navigation: menu, homescreen, and back. Not to forget, because this special series, there is the word 'Walkman' phones in order to reinforce functional.
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Thursday, 13 October 2011

Review HTC Sensation XL

Similar to its predecessor, Sensation XE, a device that is a new family member from the ranks of creations HTC Android smartphone is going to present a neat audio feature of his cooperation with the Beats Audio.

HTC Sensation XL will run the Android OS Gingerbread and powered by a processor (single-core) 1.5 GHz speed Scorpion and Adreno 205 GPU with 768 MB of RAM memory.

In the display sector, Sensation XL using S-LCD screen measuring 4.7 inches with a pixel density of 199 ppi. While the existing Gorilla Glass panel surface is effective enough to protect the screen from scratches.

Sensation XL is also equipped with a camera is quite capable class 8 MP with a wide-angle lens 28 mm F/2.2. Unfortunately, when used for recording video, the camera on a smartphone is quite standard, which is only 720p.

Essential facilities to support konekvitas, such as a microUSB port, GPS, Wi-Fi b / g / n and Bluetooth has been presented in this latest HTC smartphones. The resulting maximum data speeds recorded up to 14.4 Mbps download and 5.76 Mbps for uploads.

Internal memory capacity on the Sensation XL is quite large which is 16 GB. Unfortunately, HTC Sensation XL is equipped with a microSD card slot.

Specifications:

* Network: 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100;
* Dimensions: 132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm, Weight: 162.5 g;
* Screen: 4.7 inches (~ 199 ppi pixel density), S-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 480 x 800 pixels, HTC Sense UI 3.5, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, Multi- touch input method, Gyroscope sensor, Touch-sensitive controls;
* Main camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash, Geo-tagging, Video @ 720p;
* Secondary Camera: 1.3 MP;
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0; 3G HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps;
* Memory: 16 GB storage, 768 MB RAM;
* Operating System: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread);
* CPU: 1.5 GHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset;
* Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email;
* Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML;
* Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS;
* GPS: A-GPS support;
* Java: Java MIDP emulator via;
* Other Features: Audio Beats, Beats headsets, Digital compass, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player, MP3/eAAC + / WMA / WAV player, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube , Calendar, Google Talk, Facebook and Twitter integration, Document viewer / editor, Adobe Flash support, Voice memo / dial / commands, Predictive text input, 3.5 mm audio jack;
* Battery: Li-Ion 1600 mAh.
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Monday, 10 October 2011

HTC Explorer, Smartphone Android Newbie Segmen

There are two unique advantages of the HTC Explorer, monitors the availability of feature data, which is capable of monitoring the use of data redundancy can limit the amount of data transfer according to the desired package, without the need for third party applications. In addition, the rear body cover can be replaced, which is based on the information will be included in sales package (black active, active navy, metallic black, metallic navy).

HTC Explorer is expected to be present in the market in the 4th quarter of this year, with a target market region Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Hopefully banderolnya be truly affordable to a mobile phone a million people, given the market ground water has been a lot cheaper Android phones such as Samsung and LG Galaxy Optimus Mini Me.

specifications:
Network: Quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) HSDPA (900/2100);
Gingerbread Android OS v2.3, Scorpion 600 MHz CPU, GPU Adreno 200, Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset;
Dimensions: 10.28 x5, 72x1, 29 cm; weight: 108 grams;
Capacitive touchscreen TFT display 262K colors, 320x480 pixels, 3.2 inches (180ppi);
Camera 3.15 MP, autofocus, geo-tagging, face detection, video records;
SMS, MMS, email, IM, push email; GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA (14.4 Mbps), 5.76 Mbps; HTML;
90 MB internal memory, 512MB ROM, 384MB RAM, microSD slot (up to 32GB); Ringtone (MP3/WAV), accelerometer sensor, proximity sensor, HTC Sense v3.5 UI, touch-sensitive controls, WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, WiFi hotspots, SRS Sound enhancement, loudpspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack, GPS (A-GPS), FM radio (RDS), Java MIDP emulator, SNS integration, digital compass, Google search / Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Picasa , Gtalk, player MP3/eAAC + / WAV / WMA; XviD/MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player, organizer, voice memo
Bluetooth v3.0 (A2DP), EDR;
Li-Ion Battery 1230 mAh, Standby Up to 485 h (2G) / Up to 445 h (3G), talktime Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 33 min (3G)
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Review Samsung P6200 Galaxy Tab 7.0

Samsung P6200 Galaxy Tab 7.0 PLS Plus has an LCD screen resolution of 1024x600 pixels. Camera there are two units, on the back side 3 MP, with 720p video capabilities and secondary 2MP camera on the front for video chat.

Like the senior P1000 Galaxy 7 ", Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 is equipped with telephone communication facilities. Yes ... this tablet can be used for telephone and mobile phone as an SMS. Moreover, 1GB of RAM memory support of its claimed Honeycomb able to demonstrate its ability to run the multitasking action.

Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 will reportedly be available in Indonesia and Austria in late October.

specifications:
Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz HSDPA 900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 19.37 x 12.24 x 0.99 cm; weight of 345 grams
OS: Android v3.2 (Honeycomb), 1.2 GHz CPU
Screen: Capacitive touchscreen LCD PLS 16M color, 600x1024 pixels, 7.0 inches (170ppi)
Camera: 3.15 MP, autofocus, LED flash, geotagging, smile detection, 720p video @ 30fps, secondary camera 2 MP
Messaging: SMS, MMS, email, push email, IM, RSS
Data transfer: GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA (21Mbps), HSUPA (5.76Mbps), WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n, direct WiFi, WiFi hotspot
Browser: HTML
Memory: 16/32GB storage, 1GB of RAM, microSD slot (up to 4GB)
Other features: Multi-touch input, accelerometer sensor, TouchWiz UI UX, three-axis gyro sensors, proximity sensors, ringtone MP3/WAV, SNS integration, java MIDP emulator, digital compass, player MP3/WAV/eAAC + / OGG/WMA/AC3, MP4/DivX/XviD/H.264/H.263/WMV player, image / video editor, Quickoffice HD viewer / editor, Google search / Maps / Gmail, YouTube, calendar, Gtalk, Picasa, Adobe flash support, Swype input, 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, Bluetooth v3.0 (A2DP) battery Li-Ion 4000 mAh
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LG Optimus LTE, Smartphone With HD and 4G Network

Optimus LTE will be boosted by the dual-core CPU with a speed of 1.5 GHz. Unfortunately, LG did not mention the chipset manufacturer's name pinned on this smartphone. However, according to previous rumors mentioned that this smartphone is the processor chips made by Qualcomm.

Other facilities such as primary 8 MP camera with LED flash and a secondary class 1.3 megapixel camera on the front, as well as an HDMI port that allows for users to share content with HD quality through other media.

Interestingly, in addition to the LTE network, the LG Optimus LTE also offers HSPA connectivity features.

Internal memory capacity of Optimus LTE is only limited to 4 GB. However, Optimus LTE users need not worry, because the capacity of 16 GB microSD card has been provided in the sales package.

While 1 GB of RAM memory, will be ready to accommodate users who like to do multi-tasking.

Optimus LTE will run the Android OS Gingerbread, and as a multimedia smartphone device is also equipped with a 1.830 mAh battery powered.

Specifications:
* Network: 2G CDMA 800/1900; 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO / LTE;
* Dimensions: 132.9 x 67.9 x 10.4 mm, Weight: 135 g;
* Screen: 4.5 inches (~ 326 ppi pixel density), HD-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, Touch-sensitive controls, Multi- touch input method, Gyro sensor;
Main camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, face and smile detection;
* Secondary Camera: 1.3 MP;
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0, 3G Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps, the LTE;
* Memory: 4 GB of storage, 1 GB of RAM, microSD up to 32GB, 16GB included;
* Operating System: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread);
* CPU: 1.5 GHz dual-core processor Scorpion, Adreno 220 GPU, Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset;
* Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS;
* Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML;
* Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS;
* GPS: A-GPS support;
* Other Features: T-DMB TV tuner, HDMI port, Digital compass, SNS applications, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/eAAC + player, Document viewer / editor, Organiser, Voice memo / dial / commands, Predictive text input, jack audio 3.5 mm;
* Battery: Li-Ion 1830 mAh.
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iPhone 4S With Prosesor Dual-Core and 8 MP Camera

4S iPhone will come with a pin system on chip (SoC) is equal to the iPad 2, namely A5 chipset. Processor dual-core Cortex-A9 and PowerVR GPU SGX543MPE, a very powerful combination.

In addition to its CPU speed, 4S iPhone also has experienced an increase in the sector of the camera. Differences with the iPhone which comes with four former classmates 5 MP camera, the iPhone will be pinned on 4S with a resolution of 8 MP camera with video recording capabilities @ 1080p.

Although not yet support for the LTE network, but also claimed the iPhone 4S faster than its predecessor, which is based on the record the iPhone 4S has a speed of 14.4 Mbps.

4S iPhone running the newest mobile operating system IOS 5 with one of the interesting features in it, namely iMessage. A messaging application that was mentioned is similar to the fuel in the BlackBerry device.

4S iPhone will be offered by pre-order on Oct. 7 and will be debuting on the market on October 14, 2011 in the United States.

Specifications:
* Networks: 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1900; 3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO;
* Dimensions: 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm, Weight: 140 g;
* Screen: 3.5 inches (~ 330 ppi pixel density), LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 640 x 960 pixels, Scratch-resistant surface oleophobic, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, Three -axis gyro sensor, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off;
Main camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, Video 1080p @ 30fps, LED video light, video stabilization, geo-tagging;
* Secondary Camera: VGA;
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, USB v2.0, 3G HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps;
* Memory: 16/32/64 GB of storage;
* Operating System: IOS 5;
* CPU: 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, PowerVR GPU SGX543MP2, Apple A5 chipset;
* Messaging: iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email;
* Browser: HTML (Safari);
* GPS: A-GPS support;
* Other Features: microSIM card support only, Scratch-resistant glass back panel, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Siri natural language commands and dictation, iCloud cloud service, Tweeter integration, Digital compass, Google Maps, Audio / video player and editor, Image editor, Voice command / dial, TV-out, 3.5 mm audio jack;
* Battery: 1420mAh Li-Po.
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Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Review Gary Fong Flip Cage

There’s plenty of times throughout the years that I’ve wished I had a small mount for my point and shoot cameras. While there are a lot of small tripods, they weren’t exactly what I needed. Thankfully, Gary Fong (makers of lots of interesting camera devices) has come through with just what I wanted – and some neat accessories for it as well!

At first glance, the Gary Fong Flip Cage is fairly simple in design; there is a black rectangular “leg” on each side of the mounting screw. They’re pretty much the size of a normal point and shoot camera, and they’re loose enough to move with a small amount of force, but tight enough to ensure they won’t throw off that perfect shot. Another really neat feature of the Flip Cage, is that two opaque plastic pieces can clip on to the middle of the legs, which can then be used to block extra light for a macro shot. When I was using the Pentax WG-1, this was really useful since it has special lights to illuminate a macro subject.

The Gary Fong Flip Cage is also meant to protect your camera against small falls and such – you can fold the legs up towards your camera, and you’ll see where they called it a cage. While it’s not a perfect fit for all cameras, relatively thin and flat cameras – such as a Sony CyberShot – fit perfectly. With a larger camera like the most any bridge camera, you’ll see that it doesn’t close all the way, and isn’t useful other than a tripod.
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Review Fujifilm Finepix X10

Most of today’s digital cameras look as sturdy as a plastic cup. And probably many of you can attest to that claim after one drunken night out. Not Fujifilm’s Finepix X10 camera. The camera’s body is built from lightweight, yet ultra strong, die-cast magnesium alloy. Course, this shooter is anything but a point and shoot designed for quick snap shots, though it can easily accomplish that.

A 2/3″ 12 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor captures high rez photos, while a built-in wide angle and telephoto lens allows to you capture a variety of shots. Like many of today’s cameras it can zoom up to 4x, but Fujifilm says that their new Intelligent Digital 2x Telephoto zoom technology doubles that. On the converse the lens can achieve macro shots as close up as 1cm. And the always attractive soft-focus “bokeh” effect, often added in Photoshop, can be accomplished in camera thanks to a “7-blade aperture.”

Unlike many point and shoot cameras, this one boasts a wide variety of manual options, including a manual focus ring, something that has all but disappeared from most of today’s cameras. There is also a viewfinder, a slightly small 2.8-inch 460k dot LCD and a pop up flash for low light shots.

Like other Fujifilm cameras, they’ve included their proprietary EXR technology, which boasts three settings for a variety of scenarios. Those include a High Sensitivity and Low Noise mode (SN), Wide Dynamic Range mode (DR) and High Resolution mode (HR).
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Blackberry Torch 9850 Review

RIM just hasn’t been able to make an all-purpose touch-based handset. They tried with the Storm, the Storm II, and the Torch (and subsequent models), but each new offering has failed in halting the shift of users leaving Blackberry for an iPhone, Android, or even Windows Phone 7 devices. The company once exalted by everyday consumers and businesses alike is giving it another go with the Blackberry Torch 9850, one of the company’s first phones running the latest operating system BB 7.0. Does the aging OS have what it takes to take on the relatively recent newcomers, or is RIM only beating a dead horse?

As one of the oldest cellphone manufacturers, RIM has produced hundreds of phones and has become exceedingly efficient at it. The hardware they design is rarely below average, though it simultaneously lacks the artistry and finesse seen in some handsets. The 9850 has a sleek, curved design with no sharp edges and is made to be held in the hand for long periods of time. Just like Blackberry owners expect and desire.

The front face features a 3.7” display with a bezel that curves carefully off the sides, connected to a reflective bezel which in turn connects to the removable battery panel on the back. Four buttons on the right side are easy to feel, yet difficult to spot, and manage to stay out of the way when in a pocket or in the hand. There is no accidental button pressing here. On the left is the micro-USB connector, and on the top is the lock key shaped like part of the phone, not like just another button. Four face buttons and a touch-sensitive button rest below the screen.
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Review LG Optimus Black

LG Optimus Black appearing all in black, especially in the face. LG logo that appears only slightly different, it was still a dark theme.

There are no physical buttons on the face any of this. Black Optimus control system relies on touch button that will "light up" when the device is active. So when in sleep, Optimus Black and plain black look.

In addition to the power button, other physical buttons are volume buttons and a button gesture. Dedicated keys are used to help users access some gesture motion that we think is unique and interesting.

For example, when a call came and you do not want to accept it, you do not need to touch the starting line. You can just reverse the course of this smartphone and the system will automatically reject the call. The same holds true for alarm and even when playing video (which will automatically suspend / pause viewing if the user turned the phone).

But a special of the LG Black Optimus this is the screen. Display NOVA has a name, type of display was first used by Optimus Black. NOVA Display using IPS screen technology which is known to minimize the effect of viewpoint resulting in decreased quality of the display. And because NOVA Display has a brightness level (brightness) are fairly high, we do not have problems to see how it looks, either while he was inside or outside the room.

From the specification, although not as sophisticated brother 2x Optimus, Optimus Black which uses TI OMAP 3630 CPU 1 GHz is competent enough to meet daily needs. We did not find any significant problems like lag and such. With a capacity of 512 MB of main memory and 1 GB of internal memory, this phone will give you flexibility when installing different applications or when running multiple applications at once.

Not only that, Optimus Black bersenangsenang also be invited. A variety of 3D games can be "eaten away" without a problem thanks to the presence of SGX530 PowerVR chips embedded in them. From the video side, though not as finicky about the format (in addition to H.264 video format Optimus Black supports DIVX / XVID), Optimus Black unfortunately only able to play HD video with a maximum resolution of 720p (and 1080p HD video refused to run). This feature Dolby Mobile audio output either make music or video feels more "extensive". This is due to the effects of space simulation that it generates.

Optimus Black LG P970 Specifications
Processors
TI OMAP 3630 1 GHz

RAM
512 MB

Graphics Cards
PowerVR SGX530

Internal Storage
1 GB

Wireless
802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS

Camera
Rear 5 megapixels, 2 megapixels Home

Other - Other
DLNA, direct Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspots, Optimus UI 2.0, 2.0 Gesture UI, Dolby Mobile

Screen
NOVA Display 4 "480x800 pixels

Weight
109 grams
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Review LG Optimus 2x

Just like Optimus Black, 2x Optimus also rely on touch buttons to perform various functions such as telephone Menu, Home, Back and Search. 2x Optimus also do not have the G keys to help run its facilities gesture motion. The facility is still running even though the action is not as much variation Optimus Black while running the gesture motion function. But instead of the motion gesture, there are a pair of stereo speakers at the bottom of this smartphone.

Tegra chips make use of these products are running smoothly varied applications, both mild to severe applications (including applications and 3D gaming). In terms of storage, 2x Optimus provides an internal capacity of 8 GB which can still be coupled via a slot MicroSD (HC).

Optimus 2x 8-megapixel main camera equipped with air-flash and front camera of 1.3 megapixels. Primarily through the camera, users can record full-HD resolution video. Results Full-HD video recording it looks pretty good. It's just that the compression effect is still visible despite the film reaches the bandwidth of about 10 Mbps.

Optimus 2X LG P990 Specifications
Processors
nVidia Tegra 2 1.0 GHz Dual-Core

RAM
512 MB

Graphics Cards
ULP GeForce

Internal Storage
8 GB

Wireless
802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS

Camera
Rear 8 megapixels, 1.3-megapixel front

Other - Other
DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Gyrosensor, Gorilla Glass, Motion Gesture

Screen
IPS LCD 4 "480x800 pixels

Weight
139 grams
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