latest handphones

Samsung Galaxy Note II

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:51:00 +0000

Hi guys here is some spec of the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note II

Colour

Black
White

Chipset

Quad Core Processor
1.6GHz CPU Speed

Sensors

Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyro-sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer available

Battery

3,100mAh Battery
USB Chargeable
upto 990 minutes (3G)
upto 510 hours (3G)

Audio and Video

Video Format: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Full HD (1080p) Video Playback available
Recording up to 30fps
MP3, OGG, WMA, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, AMR (NB, WB), MIDI, WAV, AC-3, Flac

OS

Android 4.1 (JellyBean)

Memory

16GB

Physical Specifications

151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4mm
180g

Location

aGPS, GLONASS Supported

Display

HD Super AMOLED
5.5"
HD (1280 x 720)
S Pen available

Camera

8.0 Megapixels Camera Resolution (Rear)
1.9 Megapixels Camera Resolution (Front)
Flash-LED available
Auto Focus available

Connectors

USB v2.0 Host
3.5mm Stereo Earjack
MicroSD External Memory Slot (Upto 64GB)
3FF supported
Micro USB (5.0V, 2A)
MHL available

Services and Applications

Samsung Apps available
Readers Hub available
Game Hub available
ChatON available
ActiveSync available

What’s cool about it:

Perfect viewing experience on-the-go

GALAXY Note II’s 5.5 HD Super AMOLED screen offers better clarity and a 16:9 screen ratio – perfecting all viewing experiences. The innovative design of the GALAXY Note II includes a bigger screen while maintaining a slim body to fit just right in your hand.

Air View

Conveniently and quickly browse your pictures without having to open any folders. Air View saves you time, energy, and makes it easier to manage your life’s contents.

Popup Note

Take directions, phone numbers, and other information conveniently while on a call with a double-click of the S Pen.

Quick Command

Quickly activate frequently used apps or actions.

Easy Clip

Instantly outline and crop any contents on the screen and freely edit the cropped contents.

Enhanced Handwriting

Send handwritten notes via email. With the S Planner, you can hand write notes or memos to yourself. You’ll never miss your paper planner.

Photo Note

Add personalised handwritten notes on the back of your photos to help capture the moment.

Enhanced S Pen / S Note

More writing tools and note pad templates to always match your creative style.

Powerful performance at its best

Built with a 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 3,100mAh battery empowers to keep your mind at ease as you unleash your creativity.

Conclusion

The easy words for this gadgets is a very practical phone especially as for business tablet. i liked the way you can attach a picture with your respective notes. The big screen make things easier to read and give the user a great experience with games as well. It is a user friendly phone. But i feel like the placement of the power button would have been better if it was on the top of the phone. The button has some play as well which makes it difficult to know if the button has been pressed or not

iPhone5

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:08:00 +0000

Hi guys here some spec and conclusions of iPhone 5 from apple.

Colour

Black & Slate
White & Silver

Memory

16GB
32GB
64GB

Price

USD$199
USD$299
USD$399

^{Size & Weight}

Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm)
Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm)
Weight: 3.95 ounces (112 grams)

Cellular & Wireless

GSM model A1428*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 4 and 17)
CDMA model A1429*: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25)
GSM model A1429*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Location

Assisted GPS and GLONASS
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Cellular

Display

Retina display
4-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Camera, Photo & Camera

8-megapixel iSight camera
Panorama
Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
FaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second
Autofocus
Tap to focus video or still images
Face detection in video or still images
LED flash
Improved video stabilization
Photo and video geotagging

External Buttons & Connecters

External Buttons and Controls

Connectors and Input/Output

Power and Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G
Standby time: Up to 225 hours
Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 8 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

Audio Playback

Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit

Tv & Video

AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV support at 720p
AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Headphones

Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
Storage and travel case

Hearing & Rating

iPhone 5 (Model A1428): M3, T4
iPhone 5 (Model A1429): M4, T4

System Requirement

Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access⁵
Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
- Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later
- PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes 10.7 or later

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Non operating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

Language Support

English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Keyboard Support

English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Dictionary Support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)

English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Siri Languages

English (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)

When you buy what will you should get?

iPhone 5
Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
Lightning to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Documentation

Conclusion

The iPhone 5 adds everything in the iPhone 4S, a longer, larger screen, free turn-by-turn navigation, and a faster A6 processor. Plus, its top-to-bottom redesign is sharp, slim, and feather-light, but Apple Maps feels unfinished ; Sprint and Verizon models can't use voice and data simultaneously. The smaller connector renders current accessories unusable without an adapter. There's no NFC, and the screen size pales in comparison to jumbo Android models. The most important is the iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe.

BlackBerry Curve 9220/9320

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:58:00 +0000

Just the right size

BlackBerry Curve 9220

Height
4.29 in / 109 mm

Width
2.36 in / 60 mm

Depth
0.5 in / 12.7 mm

Weight
3.6 oz / 102 g

BlackBerry Curve 9320

Height
4.29 in / 109 mm

Width
2.36 in / 60 mm

Depth
0.5 in / 12.7 mm

Weight
3.63 oz / 103 g

Easy to use

35-key, backlit, narrow QWERTY keyboard
Optical trackpad
Send and Menu keys to the left of the trackpad
ESC and End keys to the right of the trackpad
Dedicated keys: Send, End (Power), Menu, Escape, Camera (user customisable, convenience key), Volume Up/Down (Fwd/Rwd for media, Zoom for camera), Mute (Play/Pause for media), BBM (user customisable, convenience key), Top Lock

Big and bright
screen display

qVGA 320x240 resolution
164 ppi
Transmissive TFT LCD
2.44" (measured diagonally)

Capture the moment

BlackBerry Curve 9220

2.0 MP camera
Video recording
5X digital zoom
Fixed focus
Geotagging

BlackBerry Curve 9320

3.2 MP camera
Flash
Video recording
4X digital zoom
Image stabilization
Extended depth of field
Geotagging

Awesome audio and video

Audio formats: .mp4, .m4a, .3pg, .3gp2, .m4v, .avi, .asf, .mp3, .wmv, .wma, .flac, .ogg, .aac, .amr, .wav, .mid
Video formats: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp, .3gp2, .m4v, .avi, .asf, .wmv, .wma
Picture formats: .bmg, .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif, .wbmp
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Audio formats: .mp4, .m4a, .3pg, .3gp2, .m4v, .avi, .asf, .mp3, .wmv, .wma, .flac, .ogg, .aac, .amr, .wav, .mid
Video formats: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp, .3gp2, .m4v, .avi, .asf, .wmv, .wma
Picture formats: .bmg, .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif, .wbmp

View a list of codecs supported by the above formats

Hear it all

Bluetooth® headset capable
Integrated hands-free speakerphone
3.5 mm stereo headset capable

Memory for all your needs

Memory: 512 MB eMMC / 512 MB RAM
Expandable memory: Hot Swappable MicroSD up to 32 GB uSD card

Super charged
battery life

BlackBerry Curve 9220

1450 mAh removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery (J-S1)
Talk time: up to 7 hours
Standby time: up to 18 days
Music playback time: up to 28 hours (with headset usage)

BlackBerry Curve 9320

1450 mAh removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery (J-S1)
Talk time: up to 7 hours
Standby time: up to 18 days
Music playback time: up to 30 hours (with headset usage)

Connect with Wi-Fi

802.11 b/g/n enabled
WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise
Cisco CCX certification
Wi-Fi® access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Bundle
Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi

Find your way

BlackBerry Curve 9320

Autonomous and Assisted GPS
GPS enabled (with pre-loaded BlackBerry® Maps app and for e911 capabilities)

Conclusion

Overall, there isn't much that the BlackBerry Curve 9320 doesn't do. Apart from the lack of NFC, now a feature of high-end BB handsets, and a touch interface, you pretty much get everything that Blackberry offers. Sure, you don't get the best hardware, the device isn't the best when it comes to build and specification, but this is a very affordable smartphone.

The small display does limit some of the excitement and BlackBerry App World also lags a long way behind Android and the iPhone, not helped by the dependence on buttons and menus for interaction and a general lack of screen real estate.

But when it comes to social or business interaction, then this BlackBerry will deliver, much like any other handset in RIM's range. It might not be fashionable to praise RIM for its BlackBerry handsets at the moment, but if you are a fan of messaging, have friends using BBM and are on a budget, then you can't go far wrong.

Samsung GALAXY S3

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:29:00 +0000

Dimension: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm; 133g
Display: 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED
(1280x720) display
Network/Bearer and Wireless Connectivity: 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 /
1800 / 1900 MHz; 3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 /
1900 / 2100 MHz; 4G (Dependent on market)
Memory: 16/ 32GB User memory (64GB available
soon) ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB)
Colour: Pebble Blue and Marble White

Services and Applications: S Beam, Buddy photo share, Share shot; AllShare Play, AllShare Cast (available soon); Smart stay, Social tag, Group tag, Face zoom,
Face slide show; Direct call, Smart alert, Tap to top,
Camera quick access; Pop up play; S Voice; Burst shot & Best photo, Recording snapshot,
HDR
OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Battery: 2,100 mAh
Connectivity: WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40; GPS/GLONASS; NFC; Bluetooth® 4.0(LE)

Audio and Video: Audio Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC
＋, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X; Video Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11,
VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark Recording &
Playback: Full HD (1080p)
Camera: Main(Rear): 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with
Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BSI; Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera, HD recording
@30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BSI
Sensors: Accelerometer, RGB light, Digital compass,
Proximity, Gyro, Barometer
Google™ Mobile Services: Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google
Latitude; Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play
Movies; Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places,
Google Navigation, Google Downloads

Conclusion:

The Samsung S III will no doubt do as well, or even better than its predecessor. The plastic chassis may not be to everyone's liking, but the hardware and software improvements give smartphone buyers good reasons to get this handset. The camera is great, and of comparable in quality to HTC's One X. We like the handset, but not as much as the One X, which has a much better design, build and a better sense of not messing up Google's ICS UI. However, the S III will still be the phone of choice for many, given Samsung's smartphone dominance, thanks to a string of good products and aggressive marketing.

Advantages

Beautiful high-resolution display; user-friendly software tweaks; solid but plastic build, fast performance; great camera; expandable storage.

Disadvantage

Plastic build; design doesn't really feel ergonomic; Gingerbread-tisation of UI; expensive.

Apple iPhone 4

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:02:00 +0000

With a revamped design, a sparkling new display, a speedy processor, and additional features, Apple iPhone 4 is the biggest upgrade to Apple's smartphone since the iPhone 3g. It's also the showcase handset for Apple's newest operating system, iOS 4, which adds a selection of long-overdue features, plus a selection of smaller tweaks that we weren't expecting.

If they existed independently, iPhone 4 and iOS 4 wouldn't be much more than blips on the smartphone radar screen. When combined into one handset, however, the result is a sleek, satisfying, and compelling device that keeps Apple strongly competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Indeed, the iPhone 4 is fast, the new hardware is a looker, and some of the new features blew us away. On other points, however, we have some concerns. Call reception still has its problems, and though we welcome multitasking with open arms, it has its drawbacks. Also, though the FaceTime video calling is more than noteworthy, we wonder if our interest will last more than a week.

So should you buy it? If you're an iPhone fan, you've probably already ordered your new baby. But if you're on the fence, think carefully. We won't say that the iPhone 4 is the best smartphone on the market today. To do so would ignore so many great competing handsets, and the fierce rate of change in the technology world. If you prefer Apple's vision of a polished, highly organized, and slightly closed user experience, then by all means you'll be pleased. But if you prefer a smartphone that offers more personalization, that isn't shackled to AT&T, or that is equal parts phone and mobile computer, than there are plenty of smartphones in the sea.

The iPhone 4 is available exclusively with AT&T and with other carriers around the world. With a new two-year contract, AT&T customers will pay US$299 for the 32GB model or US$199 for the 16GB version. Without a contract, you'll pay US$699 or US$599, respectively, but the phone will still come locked to AT&T. The iPhone 4 goes on sale in the US, France, Germany, UK and Japan on June 24. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland will get the iPhone 4 in July.

Conclusions:

The good: Improved performance; lovely new display and an improved design; adds a ton of sorely needed features, both by itself and through the iOS 4 update.

The bad: Multitasking entails some trade-offs; home screen folders are limited to 12 apps; AT&T reception continues to be spotty.

The bottom line: With iPhone 4, Apple again shows that it's a powerful player in the smartphone wars. It won't be for everyone, and AT&T remains a sticking point, but the handset's striking design, loaded feature set, and satisfying performance make it the best iPhone yet.

iPhone 4 Technical Specifications

Size and weight¹

Height:: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
Width:: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
Depth:: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
Weight:: 4.8 ounces (137 grams)

Cellular and wireless

GSM model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
CDMA model: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology

Location

Assisted GPS
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Cellular

Power and battery²

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time:

Up to 7 hours on 3G
Up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM model only)
Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Internet use:

Up to 6 hours on 3G
Up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

Mac system requirements

Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
iTunes 10.1 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Windows system requirements

PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 10.1 or later (free download )
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Environmental requirements

Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F
(0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F
(-20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Capacity³

16GB or 32GB flash drive

Color

White or black

Display

Retina display
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Audio playback

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and video

Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Support for 1024 by 768 pixels with Apple VGA Adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately)

Up is available on iTunes. Up © Disney/Pixar.

Languages

Language support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, and Vietnamese
Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Traditional Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubihua), Simplified Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Wubihua), Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (Romaji, Ten Key), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Estonian, Hungarian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Latvian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Bulgarian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Catalan, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Macedonian, and Cherokee
Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect) for English (U.S.), English (UK), French, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (Romaji), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malaysian, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, Vietnamese, and Cherokee

Camera, photos, and video

Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
5-megapixel still camera
VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second with the front camera
Tap to focus video or still images
LED flash
Photo and video geotagging

External buttons and controls

Sleep/wake
Ring/silent
Volume up/down
Home

Sensors

Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor

Connectors and input/output

30-pin dock connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
Built-in speaker
Microphone
Micro-SIM card tray

Headphones

Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms

Rating for hearing aids⁴

iPhone 4 (GSM model)

3G network - 850/1900MHz: M4, T4
2G network - 850MHz: M3, T3
2G network - 1900MHz: M2, T3

iPhone 4 (CDMA model)

M4, T4

In the box

iPhone 4
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Dock Connector to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Documentation

Samsung Galaxy S II

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:58:00 +0000

Platform

Mobile PhonePlatformBandGSM&EDGE Band850 / 900 / 1,800 / 1,900MHz Band
Mobile PhonePlatformBand3G Band 850 / 900 / 1,900 / 2,100MHz Band
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Internet Browser (Android Browser)

Display

Super AMOLED PLUS
800 x 480 Display Resolution
4.27" Display Size
16M Color Depth Display

Camera

8 Mega Pixel Camera
Digital Zoom
Flash (LED)
Auto Focus Supported
Single / Continous / Panorama / Beauty / Vintage / self / action / addme / cartoon / smile Shot Modes
Auto / Daylight / Incadescent / Fluorscent / Cloudy
ISO Auto 100 / 200 / 400 / 800
Image Format JPEG

Music & Sound

Music Player Supported
Ringtones (64 polyphonic)
MP3 Ringtones Supported
OMA DRM Supported
Music Library Supported

Messaging

SMS available
MMS Supported
Predictive Text Input T9 available
Email Supported
Email (Gmail, Email)
vCard / vCalendar available
Instant Messaging (Google Talk)

Personal Information Management

Calculator Supported
Scheduler Supported
Task List available
Clock Supported
Worldtime available
Alarm Supported
Calculator Supported
Stop Watch available

Further Informations

Mobile Tracker available
Touch Screen (Capacitive)

Design

Full Touch Bar Device

Battery

1,650mAh Standard Capacity
Up to 1,100 minutes (2G), Up to 520 minutes (3G) Up to 220 minutes (Vt call) Talk Time
Up to 710 Hours (2G), Up to 610 Hours (3G) Standard Battery

Video

Video Frame Rate 30 Frames per sec
4x Digital Zoom
Video Player available
Video Recording available
Video strea ming available
Video telephony available

Fun & Entertainment

FM Radio Supported
FM Radio RDS Supported

Connectivity

Bluetooth (v3.0)
GAP / SDAP / HSP / HFP1.5 / A2DP / AVRCP / SPP / SAP / OPP / PBAP Bluetooth profiles
USB (v2.0)
USB Mass Storage available
Internet Browser (Android Browser)
SyncML (DS) available
SyncML (DM) available
WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n)
GPS available
PC Sync (Samsung Kies)

Call functions

Speakerphone available
Caller ID Supported

Size

116g Handset Weight
125.30 x 66.10 x 8.49mm Handset Size

User Interface

User Interface Full touch

Camera(2ed)

2 Mega Pixel Camera

Business & Office

Document Viewer Supported
Mobile Printing available
Offline Mode
Voice memo & voice support available

Memory

2GB User Memory
Expandable Memory (MicroSD up to 32 GB)
16GB / 32GB Nand Memory

OMA

OMA DRM Supported
OMA Data Synchronisation available

CONCLUSIONS

The good: Speedy performance; gorgeous 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display; lightweight; good camera; TouchWiz interface is easy to use.

The bad: Social Hub doesn't work well with Twitter; short battery life; flimsy back cover.

The bottom line: The Galaxy S II is quite possibly one of the best Android smartphones released in 2011, though it is not without flaws. That said, it is a handset that improves on its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S, by leaps and bounds.

Review:

First announced 2011 in Barcelona, the Samsung Galaxy S II is the sequel to the wildly popular first generation Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. For most Android lovers, this is probably the Gingerbread (Android 2.3) smartphone they've been waiting for. Let's see what this high-end product from the Korean chaebol has to offer.

iPad2

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:03:00 +0000

Models

Size and Weight¹

Wi-Fi
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g)

Wi-Fi+3G
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
Weight: 1.35 pounds (613 g)
(Wi-Fi + 3G model)
Weight: 1.34 pounds (607 g)
(Wi-Fi + 3G for Verizon model)

Storage²

16GB,32GB,64GB

Wireless and Cellular

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology

Wi-Fi + 3G model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi + 3G for Verizon model: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
Data only³
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology

Display

9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip

1GHz dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom
Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera
Tap to control exposure for video or stills
Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi

Power and Battery⁴

Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input/Output

30-pin dock connector port
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
Built-in speaker
Microphone

30-pin dock connector port
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
Built-in speaker
Microphone
Micro-SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model)

Sensors

Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor

Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor

Location

Wi-Fi
Digital compass

Wi-Fi
Digital compass
Assisted GPS
Cellular

Audio Playback

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)

TV and Video

Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (cables sold separately)
Video out support at 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable
Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

Languages

Language support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, and Vietnamese
Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Traditional Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubihua), Simplified Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Wubihua), Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (Romaji, Ten Key), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Estonian, Hungarian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Latvian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Bulgarian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Catalan, Vietnamese, Tibetan, Macedonian, and Cherokee
Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect) for English (U.S.), English (UK), French, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (Romaji), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malaysian, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, Vietnamese, and Cherokee

Accessibility

Support for playback of closed-captioned content
VoiceOver screen reader
Full-screen zoom magnification
White on black display
Mono audio

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Mac System Requirements

Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
iTunes 10.2 or later recommended
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Windows System Requirements

PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 10.2 or later recommended
iTunes Store account
Internet access

In the Box

iPad
Dock Connector to USB Cable
10W USB Power Adapter
Documentation

Environmental Status Report

iPad embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
PVC-free
Recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.0" (AT&T)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:44:00 +0000

Is Your Laptop Nervous? It Should Be

The Samsung Galaxy Tab™ brings you the media you want and keeps you connected with anyone, anytime. Compact and light, you can keep in touch with people and content through 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0. With a battery life of up to 13 hours* and a crisp TFT-LCD display, you’re free to communicate, update, and enjoy.

It's a Heavyweight In Performance, and a Lightweight In...Weight

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 13.23-ounce, 7-inch tablet that slips easily into a pocket or bag. A virtual QWERTY keyboard and SWYPE technology makes e-mail on the go easy–you can type on the Tab either by using both thumbs or by using SWYPE input technology.

Green guides show you the way

In an effort to provide our customers with the latest in technology and the best user-experience, we've provided an new environmental-friendly alternative to a printed paper guide. Virtual Guides provide a "one-stop" support experience with everything from User Guides, Support Videos, Commercials, and Simulations. Take the our next step in going green.

The Freedom of Android™

Galaxy Tab features Froyo, Google’s Android™ 2.2 platform, bringing you great performance and speed for browsing Adobe® Flash® Player compatible websites. Fully integrated with services like Google Maps™ and YouTube™ you can search, view, and easily download any of the tens of thousands of cool apps available on Android Market.

Be the Social Butterfly of All the Social Networks

The Samsung Galaxy Tab allows you to easily access Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter so that you can stay connected to friends and family.

Your Favorite Movies Are Always Showing

Samsung's new Media Hub app brings your favorite entertainment to the Galaxy Tab. The app is pre-loaded for instant access to a broad selection of movies and TV shows that start playing while they download when you rent or purchase them.

Be a Bookworm and the Office Hero

Bury yourself in all of your favorite books, magazine and newspapers with just a touch of the screen with the pre-loaded NOOK™ by Barnes & Noble eBookstore. Access all of your important documents as well as create new ones via Quickoffice, which is compatible with Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience the ultimate Full HTML Internet viewing experience with Adobe Flash for watching videos and animations on the incredible 7" LCD display.

Cameras Coming and Going

The Tab makes creating and sharing images and video fast and portable with its two cameras. The rear-facing 3-megapixel camera with flash captures images and video that can be edited and shared.

Let the Games Begin

Armed with the latest Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, The Samsung Galaxy Tab supports fast and seamless viewing of any web page, and provides enhanced video and game experience.

Spec:

Carrier

AT&T

Form Factor

Touchscreen, Tablet

Operating System

Android 2.2, Froyo

Camera

Front Camera: 1.3 Megapixel
Rear Camera: 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash
Features: 3x Digital Zoom, Auto Focus, Shot Modes, Smile Shot, Geo-tagging, Editing Modes, Camcorder, Video Share, Online Image Uploading

Dimensions (W x H x D)

4.76 x 7.48 x 0.47 inches

Weight

13.23 ounces

13.23 ounces

Weight of the phone, measured in ounces (oz.).

Battery

Lithium Ion, 4000 mAh

Memory

16GB Internal Memory
Up to 32GB Expandable Memory (microSD™)

Network

Quad-Band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz); Tri-band UMTS (850/1900/2100MHz)
GPRS/EDGE

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
USB 2.0

USB 2.0

Universal Serial Bus. Common hardware interface standard for connecting peripherals to a computer.
Bluetooth 3.0 Connectivity

Bluetooth 3.0 Connectivity

Short range wireless technology that enables fixed and mobile devices to exchange data. EDR is high-speed.

CPU

C110, 1GHz, Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application

Display

7.0" WSVGA
600 x 1024 Pixel Display Resolution
3.54" x 6.05" Display Size
16M TFT

User Interface

Widgets, Social Hub, Smart Unlock, Accelerometer, Bilingual: Spanish/English

Audio

Music Player, Compatible Music Files: AAC, AMR, imelody, MIDI, MP3, WAV

Video

Video Player, Video Streaming, Compatible Video Files: 3GP, AAC, AAC+, AMR, AVI, H.263, H.264, MP4, MPEG4, QCIF, WMV

Fun and Entertainment

Downloadable Content, Animated Wallpapers, Widget Gallery, Media Hub

Business and Office

Microsoft® OfficeCompatible, Smart Search

Messaging Options

Email, Corporate Email, Picture Messaging, Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, Threaded/ChatStyle, Video Messaging, Swype™

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:23:00 +0000

Operating system
Android

GSM frequency bands
Quadband

Connectivity options
3G, A-GPS, GPS, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, microUSB, Bluetooth, A2DP, WLAN, DLNA, HDMI

Display size
3.7-inch screen

Display resolution
854 x 480 pixels

Max. standby time (in hours)
430 hours

Max. talktime (in hours)
6.9 hours talktime

Maximum camera resolution
8 megapixels

Samsung Galaxy S (I9000)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:21:00 +0000

Though Samsung has produced Android phones before the Galaxy S (I9000), none have gotten as much attention as this model. This is because the company has really given this phone the best it has to offer, including a brand new processor and an improved display technology called Super AMOLED. So, is the I9000 better than what's offered by Samsung's competitors, particularly Android specialist HTC? We find out.

Design

One of the best things about the Galaxy S has to be its 4-inch Super AMOLED display. This has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA) and measures 4 inches diagonally. An Android phone with a similar screen is the Sony Ericsson Xperia X 10, though its resolution is slightly different at 854 x 480 pixels.
The "Super" moniker for the screen identifies it as one using Samsung's new AMOLED technology. The advantages compared with regular AMOLED are that it's thinner, brighter, uses less power and has better screen legibility under direct sunlight. One of the first things we observed about the touchscreen was that it's very sensitive to our fingertip touches. It responded to the lightest of touches, which is good when you want to type fast and not worry about missing letters. Watching videos was a good experience, thanks to the large display and eye-popping colors reproduced by the panel. Furthermore, you can watch DivX HD videos stored in the memory without messy format conversions, perfect for those who plan to use the Galaxy S as a media player.
We took the Galaxy S out under direct sunlight, comparing it with the HTC which is equipped with a regular AMOLED screen. At maximum brightness, the Galaxy S did not appear to do any better or worse than the Desire in this test. Now, this isn't a bad thing. As we've noted in the HTC Desire review, this meant text was readable under direct sunlight, so most people will do fine using a browser or following a map when under the noon sun.
Even with such a large screen, Samsung has managed to keep this Galaxy slim and light. Its thickness is a mere 9.9mm, while the weight is 118g--which is quite light for such a large device. In comparison, the iphones' thickness and weight are 12.3mm and 135g, respectively.
Admittedly, some may still find the Galaxy S a little large with a footprint of 122.4 x 64.2mm. This is almost identical to the HTC 120.5 x 67mm, and we all know how big the HD2 is.
There are three buttons below the screen, two of which are touch-sensitive--the Menu and Back keys. Between those two is the physical Home button. There's no directional pad, so navigating the interface will rely solely on the touchscreen. This could pose a problem when moving the cursor in text fields as it is sometimes difficult to get the cursor exactly where you want using a fingertip touch. Fortunately, Samsung has implemented onscreen arrow keys in its software keyboard to address that. More on that later.

We like the sliding cover for the micro-USB port. (Credit: Damian Koh/CNET Asia)

Like the Samsung Wave, the micro-USB port on the Galaxy S has a sliding cover. We like this small design implementation as it keeps lint out of the connector while not being as fiddly as some pull-out rubber port covers. Near the micro-USB port on the top edge is a standard 3.5mm jack for audio output.
Other buttons are scarce with just the power toggle on the right edge and volume controls on the left. The back is where you'll find the speakers and a 5-megapixel camera with no flash. There is also a secondary camera in front for making video calls.
Though the Samsung will likely be positioned as a high-end smartphone, it's a pity the materials used didn't feel more premium. While the plastic back cover was attractive, it would have been better if the Galaxy S had a metallic finish like the Samsung Wave.

Features

You can't have a high-end Samsung phone without every single feature crammed in, and the Galaxy S is no exception. Connectivity-wise, it comes with HSPA for high-speed downloads and uploads over the cellular network. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS for satellite navigation. An FM tuner is also built-in for those who prefer their music and news from the airwaves.
The I9000 is equipped with Android 2.1 (Eclair). With the Galaxy S, you get all the standard Android features including tight integration with Google services such as Gmail, native Microsoft Exchange support and a Webkit-based browser that supports multitouch gestures but not the Adobe Flash plug-in.

TouchWiz 3.0 For Android

Now that we've the standard things out of the way, let's look at what makes the Galaxy S unique, software-wise. Samsung's custom interface is called TouchWiz 3.0 for Android. TouchWiz has been used in other Samsung mobile phones and this version for the Galaxy S is in some ways similar. On the Home page, there's a fixed dock with four shortcuts to Phone, Contacts, Messaging and Applications. The rest of the Home pages (which goes up to seven screens) are pretty much what you find in other Android phones. This means you can fill them up with either widgets or shortcuts and is fully customizable.

Tapping on the Applications shortcut will bring up the main menu. Instead of one that slides upward from the bottom, the pages of apps scroll horizontally. This is consistent with Samsung's TouchWiz interface from its earlier devices. The dock at the bottom doesn't change in the menu page aside from the Applications button which now shows Home instead for getting out of the menu back to the Home page.
While different from the default Android interface, Samsung's implementation is quite good. It's not too complicated and can be easily edited to your liking. You can move icons around without much trouble, similar to how it's done on the iPhone. Another thing we liked is that new applications automatically get added to the last available page. Google's default interface puts apps in alphabetical order and there's no way to arrange them. What's more, in the process of editing the main menu, you can even delete programs completely. Yes, you don't have to enter the settings page and go through a series of submenus just to delete all the apps you want purged from the system. You can increase the number of menu pages according to how many apps you have. We went up to 26 pages before getting tired of going further. Essentially, there're lots of menu space for apps, so the 2GB ROM for storing programs can be put to full use.
Now, here's the bad news. Samsung has made it impossible to delete a lot of preinstalled programs. This is fine for most such as YouTube and the FM Radio app--you don't want to end up without those. But in our SingTel-branded set, there were dedicated icons for operator services such as InSing and AMPed. AMPed is a music download service which some will never use, yet you cannot get rid of the application. InSing is even worse--all it does is bring you to the operator's online portal in the browser. Imagine that, a browser bookmark that takes up one slot in your menu and cannot be removed. Though we understand that operator relationship is important to a manufacturer, the way these "apps" have been forced to remain in the Galaxy S is too heavy-handed. This is after all a Google Android smartphone, and we believe many of its intended customers want to be able to fully customize it. Right now, the best solution is to shift all the apps you don't want to see to the last page of the menu.
Samsung has also tweaked the notifications bar that resides at the top of the screen. As with the vanilla Android, you access the bar by pulling it down. In Samsung's implementation though, you get four shortcuts embedded in the notifications page--Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Silent and Vibration. This makes toggling these features really convenient. Ordinarily, this is achieved by entering the settings page or downloading third-party widgets that reside on the Home page. We did notice a bug in the notifications bar when it informs you of a new text message. When you tap on the notification and get brought to the new SMS, the little message notification refuses to go away until you exit the message thread, which involves pressing Back at least twice. Generally, once a user is done reading or replying to a text, he will simply press Home or turn off the screen, In the case of the Galaxy S, this will cause the new SMS notification to remain on the top bar.

Social-Networking Addons

Integrating social-networking services appears to be a big deal for any Android phone these days and the Galaxy S is no exception. For starters, you can integrate your Facebook and Twitter friends into your Contacts list. This is similar to what's available in HTC Sense, though not quite as polished. For starters, setting it up takes quite a while. In the case of Facebook, you are shown your entire list of friends, which have to be sifted through to select who to appear and link with your Google contacts. For those with thousands of "friends" who are not friends that ought to appear on your mobile phone, this can be quite a chore. HTC nailed this by showing only those the software feels matches a contact in Google. If it missed out one, you can manually add it.
After linking a contact with your friend's Facebook profile, the person's profile picture will appear on your contacts list. What really annoyed us was that this photo appeared mangled because the Contacts application simply fitted it into a square without scaling it properly. Fellow CNET Asia writer Damian Koh, for example, uses a profile picture in portrait mode, so he appeared squashed horizontally on our review phone. Though it seems trivial, let's not forget phones are becoming the primary avenue of access to many social-networking services and individuals' profile pictures are a crucial part of that. To see so many stretched and squashed faces of friends throughout widgets and in the contacts page is very uncomfortable, to say the least, and shows a lack of attention to detail.

Text Input

Text input methods included with the Galaxy S are the Samsung keyboard and Swype. The Samsung keyboard is a simple one that's pretty effective. The size of the screen makes tapping buttons very accurate, and without much practice, we were able to type very quickly.
However, it could do with a little more complexity. The letters don't serve two purposes, so you can't, say, simply press and hold M to get a question mark. Except for the full stop (which gets a dedicated key on the QWERTY page), all other symbols require switching to the symbols page. Pressing and holding the symbols key will bring up an editing page which gives you arrow keys and other editing tools like select and copy. In the browser, the address bar doubles as a search field. The Samsung keyboard detects this as a URL field only and replaces the spacebar with ".com", so search for phrases that require spaces becomes a chore. As with the extra features in the contacts application, the Samsung keyboard isn't poor, it just needs refinement.
The other text input option is Swype. This lets you move your fingers in a single motion to "link up" letters. It's an interesting take on the QWERTY keyboard and requires only one hand. We found it pretty effective, but have to admit it takes some getting used to and may not suit everyone.

Other Software Features

Other applications bundled with the Galaxy S include ThinkFree Office (for viewing and editing documents) and augmented reality browser Layar. Others proprietary to Samsung include Social Hub and Write and Go. Social Hub puts all your email and social-networking accounts in one place for easy access--we didn't find this very useful and ended up with our dedicated apps most of the time. We felt Write and Go was more useful as it lets you pen a thought before deciding if you want to send it as an SMS, email or as a status update on Facebook or Twitter.
Though tethering is not supported natively by Android 2.1, Samsung has included a feature called Mobile AP. What this does is to make the device act as a wireless access point, tapping on the phone's HSDPA Internet connectivity. This worked without a hitch and, to our surprise, used WPA encryption for the Wi-Fi network, which gives stronger security compared with WEP.

Camera

Photos taken with the Galaxy S' camera were of very good quality. They showed colors accurately and performed well indoors even without flash. Video recording is supported up to 720p resolution. Video quality looked good as long as expectations were kept in check--this is no Canon Legria camcorder.

One word of warning when using the camera--the photos look better on the device's screen than on the computer. While this is generally true for all digicams and mobile phones because the small display hides blurriness and noise, it's especially pronounced for the Galaxy S. The Super AMOLED seems to brighten all the colors. So once you view it on a color-corrected monitor, the images just don't seem so great anymore.

Performance

Samsung is to perform better when it came to CPU performance and graphics. This was evident in our day-to-day use of the device. Web browsing was smooth and the smartphone generally felt snappy throughout. We downloaded a few graphics-intensive games and the I9000 handled them perfectly.
That's probably thanks to the new Samsung Hummingbird processor complete with PowerVR SGX graphics. This is rumored to be a variant of what's found in the Apple iPad and is jointly designed by Samsung and Intrinsity. Intrinsity was recently bought by Apple.
512MB of RAM is available for running applications, while there's 2GB ROM for installing apps. This is part of the internal 16GB memory, so 14GB is left for storage and appears as a removable drive when the Galaxy S is connected to a PC. There's also a microSDHC card slot for expansion if the onboard storage not sufficient.
Though the Super AMOLED screen is supposed to be more battery-efficient, the Galaxy S didn't do much better than the HTC Desire. With two email accounts and all social-networking services set to auto-sync, we got slightly under 24 hours of use before the battery depleted fully. Tweak these settings and it's possible to go about 1.5 days on a single charge.
Call quality was good, with the other party able to hear us clearly. We did not experience any dropped calls or reception abnormalities during our test period, either. Take note that this phone also supports video calls, something many Android smartphones are not capable of.

Conclusion

The big question on everyone's mind is probably this: Should I buy this over the HTC Desire? One thing we can say for sure is that HTC's Sense UI is definitely more polished than Samsung's TouchWiz for Android. This extends to integration of social-networking services, text input and even the quality of custom widgets. The HTC also feels more solid physically and has an LED flash for lighting up dark subjects.
However, the Galaxy S has its own advantages, the most prominent of which is the large 4-inch Super AMOLED screen. The powerful processor is another big plus, which performs admirably whether it's during general use or for CPU-intensive tasks.
Weighing these factors based on their own merits, we would say the two are neck-and-neck. When we reviewed the HTC Desire, Froyo had not been announced yet. Now that we know it adds significant user features and greatly unlocks the potential of the smartphone's processor, whether or not an Android device gets this upgrade becomes an important factor. While both manufacturers have committed to such an update, there has been no estimated timeline given.
Though it's hard to make guesses for such matters, HTC does have more experience when it comes to pushing out updates for Android phones. It is after all the most experienced Android manufacturer around and one of Google's closest partners for the mobile OS. In the meantime, if Samsung will be taking a number of months to get Froyo ready, we hope it will at least resolve some of the niggling issues we had with the software in an intermediate update.
If you liken the two Android handsets to cars, the Samsung would win in a drag race, while the HTC would beat it in a track full of turns. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S for its raw power and potential for greatness given the right software tweaks. But if a polished UI and ease of use are what you looking for in an Android phone, the HTC Desire would fit the bill.
Depending on where you are in Asia, the Galaxy S will be available at different dates starting from June. Its retail price is pretty steep at S$1,098, but the smartphone can be had for much less if you factor in subsidies that come with mobile plans. Contact your local operator for more details.

HTC Desire

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:05:00 +0000

When Google announced the Nexus One smartphone earlier this year, there was little doubt that the manufacturer, HTC, would eventually put its own version out for sale, too. Sure enough, during last month's in Barcelona, the HTC Desire was unveiled.

Upside

Most of the features found on the Nexus One are in the Desire, too. You get a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, as well as a slim sub-12mm chassis. Connectivity options are also plentiful in the Desire with support for HSPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and A-GPS for satellite navigation.

Performance-wise, the Desire seems to have some improved specs compared with its older twin. While they both contain the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the Desire has more RAM at 576MB, 64MB more than the Nexus One. A reason HTC may have done this is to accommodate the Sense UI software which requires a little more system memory to run smoothly.
HTC Sense is a big selling point of the Desire. This is absent on the Nexus One because Google uses it to showcase the vanilla Android software. HTC's custom software gives the user more widgets and a deep integration of social-networking services into the address book. Other standard features in the Desire include a 3.5mm audio jack, accelerometer for screen orientation and a proximity sensor that will turn the screen off when you are making a call.
Aside from those, this Android 2.1 smartphone also comes with some special features. For example, you can mute the ringer by simply flipping the phone face down. Also, certain settings and data such as text messages and bookmarks can be backed up onto the microSD card.

Downside

One of the most obvious exclusions in the Desire is tri-band HSPA support. Designed for the European and Asian markets, this smartphone works in the 900MHz and 2,100MHz bands, but not 1,700MHz as used by T-Mobile in the US. Users who travel frequently to the US and need 3G support there may be better off with the Nexus One.

Outlook

Currently, Google ships the Nexus One only to Hong Kong and Singapore in Asia. One of the best things about the Desire is that it will be widely available as HTC will have full control over where it will be sold. Furthermore, partnerships with operators will allow subsidies, making it more accessible, price-wise--though we don't expect this to be extremely low, given it's a high-end product. We expect to see the HTC Desire in stores and from operators starting Q2.

Making sense of MWC's Android handsets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:26:00 +0000

In early 2009, choosing a mobile phone that ran the Google Android operating system was easy. That's because there was only one, the HTC Dream. Just a year on, the situation is very different, with devices from almost all the major handset manufacturers. In fact, you have only to look at the announcements coming out of this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to see how popular Android has become. In this article, we'll give you a brand-by-brand breakdown of the new smartphones. Read on if you are planning to switch to Android in 2010 and need to narrow down your choices.

Acer

Computer giant Acer was the most prolific of the brands, announcing a trio of devices that will sit in three distinct market segments. The Taiwan-based manufacturer has always been very aggressive when it comes to pricing, and we expect the same treatment for its smartphones.

Nokia X3

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:31:00 +0000

The good: Great battery life; convenient music features; inexpensive; microSD slot; 3.5mm audio port.
The bad: No 3G; flat keypad is not great; FM reception for some stations is spotty; basic camera features.
The bottom line: If what you need is a basic mobile phone with decent music features, the X3 delivers the goods at an attractive price.

Nokia gives green light for free navigation service

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:01:00 +0000

Nokia today announced free passes to its turn-by-turn walk-and-drive navigation on Ovi Maps, ending what was previously a subscription-based service.
Users can immediately download the new Ovi Maps on 10 Series60 devices (see list here). Moving forward, the application will be preinstalled on GPS-enabled smartphones starting March, along with preloaded maps, Lonely Planet, restaurant (HungryGoWhere) and event guides, as well as weather updates. Live traffic information will be available in over 10 countries including Singapore. Users can also share their location via the Lifecasting application which goes out of beta today.
According to Nokia, the free navigation service is now available only on S60 devices, but will eventually be extended to S40 handsets and devices running on Maemo, although the phone-maker didn't commit to a specific time frame.
When asked about its plans for its Navigator series, which comes bundled with the free real-time navigation service, Nokia skirted the question by saying that this was more about the "big picture" and to "change the market".
Users who have bought turn-by-turn navigation licenses before the announcement today, however, will not be getting any refunds.
"We are not able to offer any refunds, but all existing licenses remain valid. The [users] can choose to keep their existing version (Ovi Maps 3.0) or upgrade to the free one," Nokia told CNET Asia in an email.
The world's largest phone-maker has sold about 83 million GPS-enabled devices since the launch of the N95 in 2007. This accounted for 51 percent of the total number of such handsets in 2009, according to research firm Canalys. It expects that the number of users using GPS navigation on their mobiles would potentially leap from 27 million (in 2009) to 50 million after today's announcement.
In 2008, Nokia acquired digital map provider Navteq for US$8.1 billion as the former turned its focus to navigation and location-based services on mobile phones. Last September, the Finnish company released mapping and navigation APIs with the Ovi SDK, allowing developers to write applications for the platform.
With today's announcement, Nokia goes head-on with Google which introduced its free navigation service for Android 2.0 devices last October. This was first available on the Motorola Droid from Verizon in the US. Google had no updates when we asked if the service would expand to other countries.
Unlike Google Maps for mobile, which pulls map data in real time, users can download Ovi Maps onto the PC and sideload it on the handset, saving on local data charges and roaming. Nokia also said its maps can be set to offline mode when navigating. This means a network connection isn't needed to utilize the maps. Map data downloaded over-the-air and the initial data packet (in KBs) for a faster location fix are still chargeable, though.
Nokia said last month that one of its operational priorities is to provide third-party developers with tools to create applications and content for the Ovi ecosystem, among other goals such as re-engineering the Symbian user interface and introducing its first Maemo 6 device in the latter half of 2010.

Motorola plans to release up to 30 smartphones in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:50:00 +0000

We strained our ears to hear news from Motorola for most of 2009. The company finally answered with the Cliq and Droid in the US some time last September. These devices run Android 1.5 and Android 2.1, respectively. There wasn't a lot of love for us across the pond in Asia, until today when Motorola brought the Dext (the GSM version of the Cliq) to Singapore. One of the biggest questions on everyone's mind was naturallyThe answer turned out to be pretty simple. The Dext runs MotoBlur, the company's proprietary interface that is packed on top of the Android operating system. The Milestone, on the other hand, didn't.Of course, we didn't miss the chance to speak to Spiros Nikolakopoulos, vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific and International Distribution for Motorola's Mobile Devices business, to find out more about the company's plans. Below are some excerpts in our short aside.
On the number of Motorola devices we expect to see in 2010.
There will be between 20 and 30 smartphones globally and, at this moment, all of them will run Android. Naturally, not all will be available everywhere as it depends on the company's partnership with the various telco operators in each country. For non-smartphone models, they will run either Brew or the Motorola's own operating system.
On MotoBlur being a closed platform and plans to open it up.
Nikolakopoulos said it's on the cards but didn't commit to a time frame. He added that MotoBlur is not just on the device but runs off data servers where the information is gathered and pushed to the handset. One of the benefits of being a closed ecosystem is that it allows the company to manage the service and quality of the software.

The Android 2.0 MotoRoi will be sold by SK Telecom in Korea. Motorola said the smartphone will be available in Q1 in selected markets.

On the location of these data centers.
There are two in the US and another two in Europe. The company is in the process of building one in Asia, which will probably be ready in the latter half of the year.
On Android engineering teams.
A third of the engineering team is based in the US, while another third in China and the final third in Korea. The team works solely on everything Android, including the integration of the software with the device. Nikolakopoulos didn't say how big the team is, though.
On launching MotoRoi in Asia Pacific.
The MotoRoi will be launched in China, but it'll be known as a different name because "MotoRoi" is specifically for the Korean market. The device will be delayed for a few weeks due to the recent Google fiasco in China, but the company remains committed to the platform. Nikolakopoulos later explained that Motorola has three lines of Android devices: Those that run MotoBlur; those that have some customization but which remain largely stock Android; and those without any sort of modification to the software.
On the company's market share.
Nikolakopoulos said the company under co-CEO Sanjay Jha no longer looks at market share and doesn't have a real target, either. Same goes for Singapore, although he didn't say whether it follows for Asia as a whole. When pressed further, he said the company needs to have between 5 and 10 percent of the global market share in order to stay relevant.

Nokia N97 mini

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:34:00 +0000

In June, Nokia started shipping the N97, its flagship model which featured a touchscreen display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. In September, the company announced the N97 mini, a similar handset with a smaller screen and less built-in memory. It may appear to be a scaled down variant, but there are things about the mini which we liked better than the original.

Design

At 113 x 52.5 x 14.2mm, the N97 mini is quite a compact smartphone considering it hides a QWERTY keyboard. It's smaller in all dimensions compared with the N97 and weighs 12g lighter. The reduction in size and weight didn't lead to a drop in quality though, and in fact, the mini felt more solidly built. This is, in part, thanks to the metal battery cover on the back, an improvement from the black plastic cover found on the N97.
Build quality aside, most of the design elements remain the same. The front sports a single physical Menu button under the screen, beside the touch-sensitive Call and End keys. The left side is where you find a micro-USB port and lock switch. A dedicated 3.5mm audio connector can be found on top together with the power button while on the left, there is a volume rocker and camera shutter.
The 3.2-inch screen on the front has a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels, standard fare for Nokia's touchscreen-enabled S60 devices. Put side-by-side with the N97's 3.5-inch panel, it is noticeably smaller. Nonetheless, aside from smaller text when reading Web pages and documents, the mini's screen worked just as well as the N97's, especially since there's no difference in the number of pixels. It was sufficiently bright for most situations and text and images were displayed clearly without issues.
In its opened position, the mini's screen sits at a gentler angle than the N97's. It isn't a huge difference, but the change is significant. We mentioned in our N97 review that the angle of the screen made it a tad hard to view when the device is held in the hands. This is no longer the case with the mini and we felt the slight reduction of the angle has improved its usability.

The N97 mini (above) loses the directional pad but comes with arrow keys. Its spacebar is closer to the center compared with the N97 (below).

Adjustments have also been made to the keyboard to accommodate its smaller chassis. Most prominently, the N97 mini does not have a directional pad on the left side, but instead comes with four arrow keys on the right. Unless you play games using the directional pad, this is not an issue. In fact, it made more space for the keyboard so even though the phone is shorter, the keys weren't made smaller. While the layout remains largely the same, the spacebar has been slightly lengthened and moved closer to the center. This is a marked improvement as it makes getting to it with the right thumb much easier. Keys are also not as flush, so you get better tactile feedback when moving your thumbs across the keyboard. Overall, the implementation of this QWERTY keypad is better than the original.

Features

The N97 mini is a high-end product in the company's portfolio, which means you get no less than an exhaustive suite of connectivity options. This includes HSDPA for high-speed data over the cellular network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and A-GPS for navigation.
On the software end of things, it uses the Symbian S60 5th edition operating system, a version specifically designed for touchscreen devices. This is very similar to the standard S60 user interface (UI) and at times, it feels like the touchscreen capabilities are simply foisted in, an afterthought of sorts. For example, in some menus, tapping on items merely highlights it and you have to tap again to select. That's the procedure in a non-touchscreen device as you move the cursor over the item and press select using a directional pad. But this is unnecessary with a touch-sensitive panel as you can see the items in one glance, and touching means you want to select it.
But it's not all negative as there are signs of improvement. Swipe scrolling used to be available only in certain applications such as the browser. But now, using your finger to push screens up and down without relying on the side scrollbar is consistently implemented throughout the interface.
Many of the features like the live widgets and Ovi Store remain the same, so read our N97 review for details.

The N97 mini has 8GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for expansion. This is quite a bit less than the 32GB available in the N97 but it's not a big deal if you insert a high-capacity microSD card.
On the back is where you will find the 5-megapixel camera with an LED for lighting up dark subjects. Unlike the N97, there's no cover to protect the lens. The upside to that is a reduction in size as the sliding mechanism does add to the thickness significantly. Picture quality is good, not too much different from the N97's.

Performance

Though marred slightly by the UI inconsistencies, the software performance of the N97 mini felt responsive. Aside from a few third-party apps that were more resource intensive, we didn't experience many slowdowns throughout our period of testing.
The 1,200mAh battery gave about two days of use on a single charge with live widgets turned off. If you leave push email and widget real-time updates on, expect to plug it in at the end of every day.

Conclusion

There are improvements in the software on the N97 mini, but those are applicable to the N97, too, through an update. So where it really stands out is in the form factor. When it comes to mobile devices, every gram and millimeter counts. So even though it isn't smaller and lighter by much, the N97 mini feels a lot more comfortable in the hands. This is most probably due to the use of materials and reduced width. We also liked the keyboard better, a major consideration for any smartphone with physical keypads.
Unfortunately, the same reservations we have about the N97 also apply to the N97 mini. Compared with Apple's iPhone OS and Google's Android, S60 5th edition just doesn't feel like a compelling proposition. This is not just with the touch interface, but also because of the dearth of affordable applications. For example, the best Twitter application for S60 is Gravity, which costs S$15 (US$10.80). While that's a fair price to pay for a good application, the fact that there are so many free versions for other platforms which are just as good makes it hard to swallow.
The N97 mini is available now in Asia at S$1,020 (US$734). That's quite pricey, so look out for deals from your operator before diving in.

Samsung Diva S7070 and Diva folder S5150 preview

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Introduction and design:
„Houston, we´ve got a problem!”. That was more or less what we thought when we first got our hands on the two cell phones of the Diva 2010 collection, the Samsung Diva S7070 and Samsung Diva folder S5150. How come? Well, it´s incredibly hard for a man to pass judgment on a handset designed with women in mind and sadly, there are few ladies on our team. That´s why we decided to call in help and sought the assistance of girlfriends, wives and the chick on the front cover of the last FHM issue. Unfortunately, this didn’t help much really, because the question “which of these two cell phones you´d prefer” led to a draw, with exactly the same number of votes going to either handset.

Samsung Diva folder S5150 - left next to Samsung Diva S7070 - right

The Samsung Diva S7070 is definitely the... simpler of the two. Just like any classic candybar device with touch-sensitive display, the 2.8-inch screen with QVGA resolution takes up the front side almost entirely. Fortunately, it utilizes capacitive technology and offers great sensitivity and comfort of use.

The Samsung Diva S7070 is definitely the simpler of the two

You can compare the Samsung Diva S7070 with many other phones using our Size Visualization Tool.
The manufacturer has lent color to the overall design by equipping the handset with oddly shaped buttons. The one in the form of a diamond does remind us of Bejewelled, the game... As a whole it does contribute to the unique feeling the outer appearance of the handset creates and proved to be a big hit with all ladies we polled on the subject – they unanimously agreed they loved it. The pearly white color solution is definitely appealing as well, plus the quilted pattern of the back panel makes the phone harder to accidentally slip out of your hand. The Samsung Diva S7070 sports microUSB charger port, but lacks 3.5mm jack.

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Just a friendly advice: Ladies, you better wear a pair of sunglasses if you plan to use the Samsung Diva folder S5150 on bright, sunny days or you will end up blinded for a time, because the surface is like mirror (that can´t be used as a mirror though). Hidden under the front side there is a LED display that shows a clock and information about incoming calls and missed events. All told, the phone does look quite appealing and its unique, quilted pattern and mirror-like finish are eye-riveting.

The Samsung Diva folder S5150 is quite an extravagant handset

When open, the Samsung Diva folder S5150 reveals a 2.2-inch screen with QVGA resolution and standard numeric keypad. We are slightly surprised at the presence of a camera shutter and the landscape orientation of the camera interface – something rather uncharacteristic of clamshell devices. Taking snapshots feels a bit odd really, but by no means unpleasant. Strange, but our prototype comes without a delete key.

You can compare the Samsung Diva folder S5150 with many other phones using our Size Visualization Tool.
As a whole, the Samsung Diva folder S5150 is quite an extravagant handset and will certainly attract the attention of everyone around you. The Samsung Diva S7070 comes with more balanced outer appearance, but still, it´s pretty obvious it´s been designed for people of the fairer sex. It remind us of the likeable Samsung Corby S3650, the difference being the latter is not aimed at ladies exclusively.

Nokia 6700 slide

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:56:00 +0000

Those looking for a stylish slideout mobile phone with a numeric keyboard usually can't go too far wrong with one of Nokia's handsets. One of the best features of the earlier 6500 slide and 6600i slide models was the metallic finish which gave them a premium feel. The recently announced 6700 slide appears to be of the same pedigree design-wise, but it comes with another trick--a full Symbian S60 smartphone OS.

Upside

The 6700 slide is equipped with the Symbian-based S60 3rd edition interface. The previous 6500 slide and 6600i slide handsets sat in the feature-phone category as they sported the more basic S40 interface. So with the 6700, you can expect the same kind of customizations usually found in phones from Nokia's Eseries and Nseries including access to the Ovi Store for downloading third-party S60 apps.
With a metallic finish and choice of six different colors, the 6700 slide is truly meant for those who value a phone's physical design. At 95.2 x 46.1 x 15.9mm and 110g with battery, it is also quite compact and light.

Connectivity-wise, this slider features 10.2Mbps HSDPA and 2Mbps HSUPA for fast transfers over the cellular network. Take note that those are maximum theoretical speeds so your experience may vary according to the operators' network speed and quality.
On the back of the phone is a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus. It is also equipped with a dual LED flash for lighting up dark subjects.

Downside

Interestingly, Nokia decided to leave out Wi-Fi connectivity on the 6700 slide, which means you won't be able to take advantage of wireless hotspots for Internet access.
Those who need GPS navigation will be disappointed to know that this handset does not have built-in satellite navigation hardware. You will still be able to view maps using Nokia Maps or Google Maps, but finding your exact location is a no-go.
Even though many of Nokia's phones use a standard 3.5mm audio port, the 6700 slide is not one of them. The microSD card slot may give you lots of room for memory expansion in case your phone is also your MP3 player, but you'll still have to plug an adapter into its 2.5mm connector to use standard headphones when listening to music.

Outlook

As mentioned earlier, the main draw of the 6700 slide will be its stylish design and choice of colors. It may be lacking a few features but we don't expect that to dampen interest too much if it has an attractive price. Expect to see this handset in stores in Q1 2010. Its price in Asia is still undisclosed for now but in Europe, it's expected to retail for 160 euros before taxes and subsidies.

Motorola Droid Gets Routed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:53:00 +0000

Just like the iPhone was jailbroken to allow users to install unofficial applications, the Motorola Droid has now been routed by a well know Android modder called Cyanogen.

What this means for Motorola Droid owners is that can have administrative rights and the ability to control everything on their Droid handset, much like a jailbroken iPhone, Droid users will be able to download widgets that would allow them to overclock the Droid’s processor and install themes.

You can also add multi touch features to the Droid, like the ones found on the Droid Eris, like pinch-to-zoom and other features.

You can find out full details on how to root your Motorola Droid over at the AllDroid forums, if you do decided to root your Droid, make sure you follow the instructions as you don’t want to end up bricking it.

Get Smart Phone Reviews and New Mobile Reviews Online

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:50:00 +0000

Many people like the smart phone, but how do you know if this is the right mobile phone for you? If you are like most people who are looking for a mobile phone, the number of available phones on the market has you befuddled. It can be a daunting task to find the right mobile phone, but reading new mobile reviews makes it easier. So if you are looking for smart phone reviews, you can go to a site that features the new mobile reviews to make your decision easier.
The smart phone is considered to be one of the most innovative mobile phones of today. It can be more complex and have more specifications than a common mobile phone. Many people who rush out to get one find that they do not know how to use them and do not take advantage of all of the benefits that this phone has. This is one reason that reading smart phone reviews can help you understand all about the phone. Smart phone reviews often tell you not only the positive and negative aspects about the phone, but all of the things that it does. Smart phone reviews are written by those who have researched the phone or have used it themselves.
New mobile reviews can help making buying a mobile phone easier. Instead of guessing about which phones are right for you, you can actually use new mobile reviews to narrow down your search. Go to a site that features hundreds of mobile phone reviews and read the reviews. If you are interested in some types of phones like smart phone or other types of phone, you can find them. Once you have read the new mobile reviews, you can make a better informed decision as to which type of mobile phone will work for you and fulfill your needs.
In addition to getting reviews of phones, a good site will also tell you the special deals that are going on for those who are interested in buying a phone. You can not only get the information on the mobile phones, but you can also get the information on the special prices or tariffs offered to customers. If you are looking for a mobile phone, not only do you want to make sure that the one that you choose is the right one for you, but you also want to get the best price on the phone as well. Look for a site that will not only feature new mobile reviews, but also give you an opportunity to take advantage of special deals on the mobile phone of your choice.
There are many mobile phones from which to choose. If you are in the market for a mobile phone, it makes sense to take a look at the latest mobile phone reviews as well as look into the special deals that are being offered. You can get this information by going to a site that features both smart phone reviews as well as other mobile phone reviews.

Nokia N900

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:47:00 +0000

The Nokia N900 is a 3G, Linux smartphone with XTerm built in. If the idea of hacking your phone down to the command line with the manufacturer's full approval sends you into paroxysms of joy, forget reading the rest of this review and just buy one now. This is the ultimate Linux geek phone. But for the rest of us, it's an uneven and unfinished experience.

The N900 is the descendant of Nokia's impractical Internet Tablet line, a family of bulky devices that didn't connect to cellular networks. By turning a tablet into a phone and including Microsoft Exchange syncing, Nokia is seeking to make the N900 into a practical, do-everything handheld.

The phone is chunky, but still small enough to hold in your hand. Measuring 4.37 by 2.55 by 0.7 inches (HWD) and weighing 6.38 ounces, it's slightly larger than the HTC Touch Pro2 Windows Mobile phones. It has a 3.5-inch, 800-by-480 resistive touch screen and no hard buttons on the front—not even Home or Call buttons, which make the N900 a little perplexing to make calls on. On the top of the device, there are power, volume, and camera buttons, but still no Home or Call. On the back, a shutter cover protects the 5-megapixel camera, with its unusually bright, hideously bluish flash.

Slide up the screen to reveal a beautiful backlit keyboard of clicky keys. The layout is a little off—the space bar is too far to the right—but the keys feel great.

All About Maemo
The N900 runs Maemo 5, a Linux OS based on Debian with a GTK-based GUI. Some of it is open source and some of it isn't, but Nokia is more than comfortable with people hacking this device. In fact, the company runs a Web site encouraging people to do so.

The Maemo interface is strange. It has the usual system of icons and widgets, but without the usual menus or home button. Tapping various parts of the screen does inconsistent things: The upper-left corner can display the program menu or minimize a window; the upper-right corner might close a program or pull up a settings menu. When a program takes up only part of the screen, tapping outside the program's box dismisses it. The interface is beautiful and certainly learnable, but just a few steps past intuitive.

Maemo 5 works smoothly on the N900's chipset. The N900 uses a 600-MHz, Cortex-A8–based TI OMAP3 platform with a PowerVR SGX graphics chip, making it about as powerful as the iPhone 3GS. There's an amazing 32GB of onboard storage, plus a microSD card slot under the back cover.

Depending on how geeky you are, there are either 11 apps or thousands of apps available for the N900. Nokia's Ovi Store isn't yet available for the N900, so you download apps through the phone's App Manager. By default, the App Manager only shows 11 available apps, which include things like Tetris, Chess, and MahJong games; AP News, Twitter or weather widgets; or the DocumentsToGo Microsoft Office reader.

But wait. By expanding the phone's available "repositories" (which is not explained anywhere on the phone) you can find and download various other apps. More apps are kicking around the Internet as .deb packages. You can even install a full version of Debian on the tablet, although that takes triumphant hackery.

And there we have it again. If installing Debian is your idea of a fun Saturday night, this is the Best Phone Ever. If not, you get 11 apps.

Maemo's Discontents
The N900 is a quad-band EDGE, 900/1700/2100-MHz 3G phone with Wi-Fi, meaning it works on T-Mobile's 3G network but not AT&T's. That's OK—T-Mobile offers, in its Even More Plus plan, the best service plan in the nation for this phone. (For why, read my column "Your Free Phone Cost $240.")

Out of the box, my N900 came misconfigured for T-Mobile's network, and I had to hunt down and change the APN before I could get data service. If locating APN details is your idea of a fun Saturday night—you get the picture.

There are more missing links in Maemo's chain. Exchange syncing only works with Exchange 2007 servers, not Exchange 2003. In most apps, there's no portrait mode—you can only use the device when you hold it horizontally. Nokia's Web site recommends you install the PC Suite 7.1 software on Windows computers to sync with the N900, but then PC Suite complains it's not fully compatible. (Most notably, it won't reformat music and video for the N900.)

Nokia says most of these issues will be fixed in future updates, with the first update coming within the next few weeks. The N900 will get Ovi Store, proper Exchange syncing, and more. But the N900 is already on sale in this unfinished form

Smartphones for the budget-conscious

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:49:00 +0000

Say "smartphone" and most people will automatically think of handsets that come with the latest features and a corresponding shocking price tag. That isn't entirely true. Like regular mobile phones, there are different smartphone tiers. Like their high-end counterparts, budget smartphones let you install third-party apps, check your email, and browse the Internet. The lower price does come with some compromises like slower processors and screens, though sometimes, these also translate to lower power consumption and thus better battery performance. Here are five smartphones for the budget-conscious, which you can get for under S$200 (US$145) with a basic mobile phone contract that won't cost you an arm and leg each month.

1.
BlackBerry Curve 8520
rating: 7.3 out of 10

The good: Responsive optical trackpad and dedicated media controls; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; 2-megapixel camera; good call quality.

The bad: Lacks 3G support and GPS; downloaded apps can be saved to the phone's main memory only.

The bottom line: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance.

2.
HTC Tattoo
rating: 7.3 out of 10

The good: Full Android feature set at low price; changeable covers; Sense UI scaled down well to screen size; 3.5mm audio jack; HSDPA connectivity; excellent battery life.

The bad: Small 2.8-inch QVGA display; narrow buttons for portrait-mode onscreen QWERTY keypad; many Android apps not suited for lower-resolution panel; poor speakerphone.

The bottom line: If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.

3.
Nokia E63
rating: 7.9 out of 10

The good: QWERTY keypad; Wi-Fi.

The bad: Lack of HSDPA and GPS.

The bottom line: The Nokia E63 is a good phone that delivers a competent texting and email experience, but its E71 predecessor is better, offering more features and greater finesse. If you want a smartphone that stands out from the crowd, however, the colorful E63 is worth checking out.

4.
HTC Touch2
rating: 7 out of 10

The good: Compact and well-built; full set of connectivity options; Windows Mobile 6.5; 3.5mm audio port; FM tuner.

The bad: Low-resolution QVGA display; odd microSD slot cover position; fixed focus camera with no LED; no HSUPA; price could be more attractive.

The bottom line: HTC's first smartphone with WM6.5 ticks almost all the boxes for an entry-level smartphone, though it needs to be cheaper to differentiate itself from more highly-specced products.

5.
Samsung Omnia Pro B7320
rating: 6 out of 10

The good: Decent QWERTY keypad; 7.2Mbps HSDPA; Wi-Fi; compact form factor; low price.

The bad: Custom interface is merely skin deep; no dedicated audio port; inconveniently located microSDHC slot; camera has no autofocus feature.

The bottom line: This Omnia Pro is a basic WM6.1 smartphone with its affordable price tag as its most outstanding feature.

2009 Essential Gadgets - Year of the smartphone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:51:00 +0000

What were the must-have gadgets of 2009? We thought we’d launch this personal tech section of the blog with our recommendations on the year’s best devices.

Over the next two weeks, we’ll look at ten different categories, from eReaders to pico projectors, from the best audio experiences to cameras and camcorders.

Smartphones have made the biggest impact this year and, after the jump, are the thoughts of personal tech correspondent Paul Taylor on the best of them (Dollars and hearts represent value for money and desirability, out of five) . We’re also looking at the rise of Android and republishing our reviews of the latest smartphones - the Motorola Droid and Palm Pixi.

BlackBerry Bold 9700

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:41:00 +0000

It's been about a year since the original RIM BlackBerry Bold made its debut, and while it remains a very solid device, it's about time that a flashier, faster model took over the reigns. And that device would be the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700. Not only is it T-Mobile's first 3G BlackBerry, but its sleeker design and performance enhancements make it a valuable addition to the carrier's lineup. The Bold also offers UMA support for Wi-Fi calls, a faster processor, and an updated OS. The only major downside of the smartphone, and one that plagues all BlackBerry devices, unfortunately, is the Web browser. It simply doesn't stand up to the competition in terms of ease of use or functionality. That said, if you're after a powerful messaging smartphone, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 certainly has our vote of confidence. It offers more speed and features than T-Mobile's other BlackBerry offerings and gets the upper hand on the T-Mobile Dash 3G with its UMA support. As of press time, T-Mobile did not reveal a specific release date but said the Bold 9700 would be available in time for the holidays for US$199.99 with a two-year contract.

Editors' note:

This review is based on tests done by our sister site CNET.com. As such, please note that there may be slight differences in the testing procedure and ratings system. For more information on the actual tests conducted on the product, please inquire directly at the site where the article was originally published. References made to some other products or telcos in this review may not be available or applicable in Asia.

Design

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 looks nothing like its predecessor. Gone is the wide, masculine body and in its place is a more svelte, compact smartphone that should fulfill RIM's hope of attracting both men and women, and consumers and professionals. At 109 x 60 x 14.1mm and 122g, the Bold 9700 is certainly more pocketable and is even smaller and lighter than the BlackBerry Tour. It feels solid in the hand and features a similar leatherette backing as the original Bold to give it a classy touch. In addition, the chrome edges and lines between the keyboard rows add to the handset's appeal.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has a leaner and less masculine look than its predecessor. Here it is pictured next to the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

Given the smaller size, you do lose a little bit in screen real estate. The Bold 9700 has a 2.44-inch display (compared with 2.75 inches) but its 480 x 360-pixel resolution at 245 pixels per inch certainly keeps things clear and sharp. It's the same as the Tour's and while we did miss having the larger screen when viewing Web pages and videos, overall we had no complaints. Text was easy to read and images looked crisp with vibrant colors.
The user interface is largely unchanged, though BlackBerry OS 5.0 brings some slight refinements. For example, the calendar has an easier to use system for creating new appointments with drop-down lists, and you can set your alarm clock using a spinning wheel. The home screen and main menu will be familiar to previous owners, though; you can customize the home screen with different themes and background images as well as six different shortcuts.
Below the display, you get the standard BlackBerry controls: Talk and End keys, a menu shortcut, and a back button. However, like the BlackBerry Curve 8520, the Bold 9700 replaces the traditional trackball navigator with an optical trackpad. The move from trackball to trackpad is surprisingly easy, and we were impressed by its responsiveness (you can also adjust its sensitivity to your liking through the Options menu). Scrolling through lists and navigating menus feels smoother using the trackpad and you can select an item simply by pressing down. RIM plans to use the trackpad in all its future devices, and that's fine by us. Like we mentioned earlier, the transition from one to the other felt easy and natural; plus, perhaps this will eliminate the issue that some users have had where the trackball stops working for whatever reason and needs to be replaced.

Like the Curve 8520, the Bold now features an optical trackpad instead of a trackball navigator.

Just below is the Bold 9700's 35-key full QWERTY keyboard. Though not as spacious as the original Bold's, the large and comfortable buttons are ideal for typing both short text messages and longer emails. The individual keys have raised ridges so they're easier to use compared to completely flat buttons, and they provide a nice springy feedback. If anything, they were just a touch stiff to press, but overall, we're very happy with the keyboard.
On the left spine, there's a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microUSB port/power connector, and a customizable shortcut key. You get a second convenience key on the right side, which is designated to the camera by default, and a volume rocker. The top holds a mute and lock buttons, and the camera and flash are located on back.
Our review unit from RIM included an AC adapter, a USB cable, a 2GB microSD card, a wired stereo headset, and a belt holster in the box. However, T-Mobile's final sales package may vary. For more add-ons, please check our cell phone accessories, ringtones, and help page.

Features

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 marks the first 3G (UMTS/HSDPA 900/1700/2100) BlackBerry for T-Mobile. The carrier's been on a tear lately to launch its 3G network in new markets, which now reaches 170 million people in more than 235 cities nationwide. It still trails behind the other major service providers in terms of coverage, but it's certainly good to see T-Mobile ramping up its efforts and bringing more 3G handsets to the lineup, particularly full-featured ones like the Bold 9700.
Like the RIM BlackBerry Storm 2, the Bold 9700 is shipping with BlackBerry OS 5.0 (version 5.0.0.330 to be exact), which brings some enhancements to the messaging and calendar capabilities as well as to the BlackBerry browser.
Although BlackBerry 5.0 doesn't bring tabbed browsing or dramatic navigation improvements, it offers faster JavaScript (now enabled by default) and CSS processing for quicker page loading. In addition, the browser supports BlackBerry widgets and Google Gears as well as the real-time streaming protocol, so you can watch streaming videos from sites like mobile YouTube. While the BlackBerry browser has made small steps forward, it's still leaps behind the likes of the iPhone, Palm Pre, and Android devices. We understand that RIM has invested in improving its browser with its recent acquisition of Torch Mobile (developers of a WebKit-based browser) and by joining Adobe's Open Screen Project; we just hope it doesn't take too long to play catch up.
In addition to 3G, the Bold 9700 has Wi-Fi and UMA (unlicensed mobile access) support, which means you can make and receive unlimited calls over a wireless network without using calling plan minutes. Just be aware that in order to do this you will need to sign up for T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling plan, which starts at US$10 per month

Acer Liquid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:53:00 +0000

Acer has had several outings with Windows Mobile this year and they were at best average. The Liquid runs on Android 1.6, but does it change anything?

The Hardware

For the chassis, Acer went with glossy plastic and neutral colors of white, black (display and top/bottom edges) and gray (physical buttons on the sides). We like the look of the smartphone and, although we prefer a better quality finish, the Liquid still feels well-built and not like a toy.

The 3.5mm audio jack sits on the top edge and beside it are three hidden LED indicators. These light up when you have a missed call, an unread text message or when the device is low on battery. There is a lone mini-USB port at the bottom which is protected by a rubber cover. The control panel comprises touch-sensitive keys which brings you to the home screen, search box, back and settings. At the back, there's a 5-megapixel camera and speaker grill, but no built-in flash which is a letdown.

User Interface

If you're looking for something similar to the Sense UI on HTC Android smartphones, then the Liquid ain't it. The only customizations on our prototype unit are on the home screens, a modified dialer and camera. The "inserts" fan out on the left and right home screens on the 3.5-inch WVGA display. There's one set for pictures, music and videos and another for Web bookmarks. Acer also has a Settings application that lets you toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, network, screen brightness and timeout options.

A few programs are preinstalled and these include RoadSync for synchronizing Outlook calendar, email and contacts via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Spinlets for streaming music and nemoPlayer for multimedia playback. Do note that these may not be available with the commercial unit as we are still looking at a non-final device. Aside from these, the software is simply a vanilla implementation of Android with the usual array of Google-related apps including Gmail, Marketplace, Google Talk and Maps.
Acer has said earlier it will integrate online services such as Facebook and Twitter to the default Android address book, but we haven't seen how this work on our prototype unit. According to the company, the 1GHz Snapdragon processor has been intentionally underclocked to 768MHz for a longer battery life. That said, we were still able to zip through menus and most programs during our hands-on. As to whether this will have a significant impact on the battery life, we'll have to find out in a full review.

Outlook

The Acer Liquid has the hardware going for it and, fortunately for the company, the design is a remarkable difference from the dull models it has released in the past. While we hope to see more custom UI on the Liquid, leaving the Android software as is also has its appeal for some people, too. Another big question is whether Acer will provide an update for the Liquid to Android 2.0. According to Acer, the Liquid (in white) will be available January in Singapore. The black and red versions will ship at a later date.

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