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Hottest Technology Trends at CES 2012

2012-01-07T12:43:00.000-08:00

The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is officially opened in Las Vegas on the upcoming Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Tech companies are currently getting ready to showcase their latest products at this world’s largest annual technology event.

In 2009, netbooks became a big topic to talk about. Meanwhile, the year of 2010 saw the trends of 3D televisions and e-readers dominated the CES 2010. And the year of 2011 started with the “wave” of Android tablet. So what does 2012 promise? Here are hottest technology trends expected to see in the upcoming CES.

In May 2011, Intel introduced the concept of supercomputer Ultrabooks – laptops appear with slim designs and are equipped with solid state drives and longer battery life. Since then, customers have witnessed the launches of a series of Ultrabooks, including the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, Acer Aspire S3, and Toshiba Portege Z835.

However, the real powerful supercomputer will be seen at CES 2012 as Intel announced to debut their 30 to 50 Ultrabooks at the event in Las Vegas

Supercomputer Ultrabooks

The smartphones loaded with quad-core processors, which are capable of handling as fast as laptops such as Nvidia's Tegra 3 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4, will soon be seen this year. The first launches of quad-core smartphones are expected to take place in the first three months of 2012.

Many people hope to see quad-core smartphones at CES 2012

Tablets have become headlines at CES since 2010 and CES 2012 is expected to see more of tablets following the release of Ice Cream Sandwich - Google's latest Android flavor. Coby plans to debut its four ICS tablets at the forthcoming CES

ICS tablets will be hot trend in 2012

OLED displays are expected to deliver more vivid colors and faster response times in comparison with LCD/LED TVs. However, this technology has yet to break into the television market. This can be changed at CES 2012 as LG announced its plans to show off what it calls the world's largest OLED HDTV.

LG's new TV features a 55-inch display. It weights 16.5 pounds, much lighter than many other types of HDTV. The device also offers a response time of less than 0.0001 milliseconds.

OLEDs, a hot topic of CES 2009, will be a trend to watch at CES 2012

4K is a type of display resolution with four times the pixel density of 1080p HDTVs, the current gold standard for high-definition displays on the market. This new display is called 4K Quad HD or Super HD. LG plans to bring CES 2012 an 84-inch 4K 3D HDTV with Internet connectivity. Meanwhile, Toshiba is also developing a 4K 3D display.

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Jason Ford works as a web developer and an editor of a weekly technology magazine. With the passion in technology, he has published numerous articles to provide readers reliable information about technology products and hot technology events around the world.

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Best Free Iphone Apps 2011: Angry Birds Game, Twitter, Skype and More

2012-01-02T22:44:00.001-08:00

By Henes Pitt

The iPhone made it debut in June 2007. One year later, Apple launched Itunes App Store with a variety of programs for iPhone and it has attracted thousand of users day by day. Recently, Apple has released its Itunes Rewind list of the most popular contents of 2011 across some categories such as Books, Games, Music, News and more. Here are some top free iPhone applications.

Twitter

Twitter is a micro blogging service and online social networking created by Jack Dorsey and launched in July, 2006. The service rapidly gained worldwide popularity with over 300 million users as of 2011.

Besides Facebook, Twitter is one of the most popular social networks which helps us connect people around the world and keep updated news quickly

Tap Tap Revenge

Tap Tap Revenge is a music game developed and published by Tapulous for smart phones. It is controlled by touching the notes of iPhone's touch screen or shaking the device left, right, or back when an arrow is displayed. Tap and shake to the music of your favorite artists.

Tap Tap Revenge 4

Fruit Ninja Lite

The game was well reviewed by critics and consumers. As of September 2010, three million downloads were recorded with the total reaching four million in December 2010. Total sales across all platforms is over 20 million in March 2011.

Fruit Ninja Lite is a simple but incredibly satisfying game. You are easy to addict this game as soon as starting playing.

Angry Birds

Angry Birds is a puzzle video games released in 2009. Since then, over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Itunes App Store.

Since 2010, Angry birds has been the top game for smart phones, especially iPhone.

Skype

The application has been owned by Microsoft since 2011. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice, video, and instant messaging over the Internet.

Skype is one of the best free communication tools for iPhone

Facebook

Facebook, launched in 2004, is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. It now has more than 800 million users.

Facebook

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Apple iPad 3 News: Release Date on February 2012 , Specs and Features

2011-12-13T11:26:00.000-08:00

By Taylor Meyer

While Samsung is about to introduce a new Galaxy Tab with a stunning 2560x1600 display in February, Apple plans to release a tablet launch in February of next year. The Apple Inc.'s next-generation tablet is dubbed iPad 3. According to a Citi analyst named Richard Gardner, the newest tablet “will boast a Retina display double the resolution of Apple's most recent model, the iPad 2 and Siri”. Apple fans also think that the technology giant has planned to launch iPad 3 in February to coincide with the birthday of its late co-founder Steve Jobs on 24 February.

Reportedly, the upcoming iPad 3 will be 0.7mm thicker than Apple's current iPad devices as it is required to accommodate dual-light bars needed for a higher-resolution display. A thicker iPad would mean Apple is powered with a number of specs into the device, which could include Retina Display and Dual LED backlight, a better camera, quad-core processor and etc.

Retina Display and Dual LED Backlight

Apple needs new LED backlight solutions as the next-generation iPad has a higher resolution than the present 2048x1536 to maintain the same brightness of the display. Rumors fly that Apple integrates two different LED backlights - each one on each face of the screen of iPad 3. Furthermore, the screen resolution enhancement which has been applied on iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S may improve the iPad's graphics to super sharp and ultra clear levels.

Retina Display and Dual LED Backlight

Quad-core Processor

While iPad 2's dual-core A5 chip makes it “do twice the work at once" which provides high performance and power efficiency, iPad 3 might be powered by a quad-core processor which makes the new iPad incredibly powerful and creates more intensive and impressive games and applications

Quad-core Processor

Siri

Siri, which is the intelligent personal voice assistant from Apple and one of the most notable features of iPhone 4S, will also be featured on iPad 3

Better Camera

iPad fans expect that iPad 3 will come along with 2MP for front-facing camera and at least 5MP for the rear one

4G LTE Compatibility

4G LTE is set to come to iPhone 5 due to Qualcomm's next generation mobile device modem (MDM) chips. As the chips are staled to available in the first quarter of 2012, means iPad 3 could well be incorporating it

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Asus Transformer Prime: Release Date, Specs and Features

2011-12-08T12:55:00.000-08:00

By Groshan Fabiola

The Asus Transformer Prime which will be available in just a week or two is the best full-featured Android tablet yet, with a sexy design, thoughtful features, and an impressive camera. Here are latest information on Asus Transformer Prime’s release date, specs and features.

The 1.3-pound Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime ($499 for 32GB, $599 for 64GB), world’s first quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 tablet is said to be available online on the week of 12/19 December based on the pre-orders and inbound shipment schedules. Other sources said Transformer Prime will be available online on December 19, 2011 and retail the following week (December 26). Besides packing Nvidia's hot-off-the-presses Tegra 3 SoC, Asus Transformer Prime also sports a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) Super IPS+ panel covered in Gorilla Glass, 1GB of RAM and comes in either 32GB or 64GB sizes; all wrapped in a 8.3mm-thick bushed metal casing that's a hair slimmer than the iPad 2 or Galaxy Tab 10.1. Other specs include an 8-megapixel shooter on the back and a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front, as well as microHDMI and microSD ports.

These below specifications make Asus Transformer Prime the most powerful tablet, encased in the thinnest and lightest package:

• Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor

• Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (ships with Honeycomb, first tablet to get upgraded)

• Super IPS+ display (1280×800) with Corning Gorilla Glass

• 8MP rear camera (F2.4 aperture), 1.3MP front camera

• 1 GB memory; 32/64 GB storage; microSD slot; microHDMI port

• 12 hour battery life

• Dimensions: 263 x 180.8 x 8.3 mm; 586 g (10.35 x 7.11 x 0.32 inches; 1.29 lbs.)

Asus Transformer Prime will be the first ever mobile device to feature Nvidia's new Tegra 3 CPU which is a quad core

Asus Transformer Prime, the slimmest tablet on the market yet, only 0.33" thin and 1.29lbs light features the ASUS exclusive SonicMaster technology which is known for crisp and acoustically accurate audio. Asus Transformer Prime also boasts enhanced features that include audio powered by ASUS SonicMaster technology, a 12-hour battery life and up to an 18-hour rated battery life when combined with the mobile dock.

This is also the world's first tablet to be unveiled with Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

It measures 10.35 by 7.12 by 0.33 inches, and weighs 1.29 pounds

Asus Transformer Prime's release date is expected on the week of 12/19 December based on the pre-orders and inbound shipment schedules

Impressing reviewers with its svelte design, speedy performance via the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and camera quality, Asus Transformer Prime is deserved to be called 2011’s best Android tablet

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Release Date, Specs and Features

2011-12-08T12:53:00.000-08:00

By Marc Marseille

Samsung continues to surprise people with a sneak peek at the Verizon LTE flavor of the Galaxy Nexus at the Samsung Experience in Columbus Circle in New York City on Saturday, December 3. Samsung showed off its four pre-production versions of the Ice Cream Sandwich handset at the event. All of these Nexus models were running the Android 4.0.1 software and had no SIM cards. Therefore, users could only test them by using the built-in WiFi module. The performance of Verizon Galaxy Nexus phone was impossible to be tested on Verizon's network. Meanwhile, experts continue speculating whether the Sprint network will carry the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Here are reviews about the release date, specs and features of Samsung Galaxy Nexus:

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon version) features no SIM card and it is interesting that if we tried to install a SIM, a security alarm would ring. Nevertheless, Nexus models work fine with the Android 4.0.1 software and give the download speeds from 5000-7000 kbps.

The Galaxy Nexus is equipped with AMOLED 4.65 inch screen with a 720p resolution. The 8.94mm thinness gives the Galaxy Nexus (Verizon version) a sleek finish and weighs only 135g. Although the device is slender and light, it appears with 16.30 GB of storage and 1GB of RAM. Therefore, the phone has twice the memory of the iPhone 4S.

The Verizon Galaxy Nexus phone might be worth the wait after all

The rumored release dates for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is December 14

Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless hands-on picture

The official release date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus continued to be a mystery. There is no real way of knowing when the handset will be released in the US. However, the rumored release date for the device is the upcoming 14th December 2011. We will let you know when we hear anything official on this.

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Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4S: Specs, Speed and Camera Comparison

2011-12-08T12:50:00.000-08:00

By Phoenix Rose

At the current, Apple’s iPhone 4S is claimed the best device in the smartphone market, providing users everything they’re looking for in a handset. However, iPhone 4S is now being competed by Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus, the first smartphone to run the latest version of Google’s most advanced version of Android, 4.0 or "Ice Cream Sandwich”. Therefore, many smartphone buyers are now wondering if it’s worth for them to purchase an iPhone 4S or wait for the Galaxy Nexus to hit store shelves to make their final decision. Let’s see how the Galaxy Nexus is going to be compared to the popular Apple iPhone 4S in specs, speed and camera and so on.

iPhone 4S features iOS 5 operating system, which is known as the best version of the mobile platform ever launched. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Nexus is running Android 4.0, which is named the best choice for Android customers.

iPhone 4S is equipped with the 3.5-inch Retina Display, which gives higher quality than any other screen. On the other hand, although the Galaxy Nexus will not able to deliver the same quality, it has a larger display of 4.65-inch.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus only offers a single storage option of 32GB, while the iPhone 4S appears with a much larger storage of between 16GB and 64GB so that it can please user needs. In addition, the Apple's smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, allowing customers to take better pictures; but the Galaxy Nexus owns just a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Apple’s iPhone 4S is powered with WiFi and 3G, while the Galaxy Nexus supports WiFi, 3G and 4G. Therefore, the Samsung's device might be a good choice for people who are looking for faster speeds.

Reading e-books on smartphone is becoming increasingly necessary to users. For this purpose, iBooks application is installed on the iPhone 4S and Google Books is also supported on the Galaxy Nexus. iPhone 4S performs well with the 800MHz Dual-Core Processor. Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus also performs well as it features a dual-core processor of 1.2GHz

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Cyber Monday deals 2011: Apple iPod, Samsung HDTV, Kodak Camera, Acer Laptops, Apple iPads and More

2011-11-29T17:28:00.000-08:00

By Henry Funk

When a record-breaking Black Friday is behind us, Cyber Monday is ahead. However, while Black Friday was full of mile-long lines and trampling crowds, Cyber Monday deals can be accessed from the comfort of your own computer. Cyber Monday was created in 2005 by a unit of The National Retail to encourage Americans to shop online on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The Cyber Monday deals 2011 point to Americans' growing comfort with using their personal computers, tablets and smartphones to shop. During this special period of time, some of America’s largest discount retailers including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, and Target offer some good sales which were free or drastically reduced in price. The retailers also offer hourly deals and free shipping to capitalize on that trend. Cyber Monday deals 2011, which is a part of Cyber Week online specials, lasts until 2 December 2011 with new deals being added daily. A customer said, “Cyber Monday is far more exciting to me than Black Friday. I do not enjoy the traffic and chaos involved in shopping at a mall”

Apple iPod nano 8GB, 16GB bundle w/ choice of starter accessory: The sixth generation Apple iPod Nano, in 8GB or 16GB, offers sleek and colorful design and customers will receive a choice of headphones or a charger/USB kit

Samsung UN22D5003 22-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV, which is used exclusively with The Boss’ PS3 console and offers stunning pictures and head-on, is on sale on Amazon

Acer AS5250-BZ669 Notebook comes with AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED Back-Lit Display and ATI Radeon HD 6310 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory

FujiFilm FinePix AX330 14MP Digital Camera Bundle is sold with a case, an SD Card and 50 redeemable film prints at $59

Element 40″ Class LED 1080p 120Hz HDTV 1.6″ ultra slim, which allows for wall-mounting and nearby light sources won't interfere with picture quality, is at $399.98

$49 Sony Speaker Dock for iPod and iPhone 4 also great sound, but also incorporates an alarm clock and AM/FM radio

Kodak M583 14MP Digital Camera allows users to post pictures instantly to social media. The $79.88 product is packed with the cool bundle options, included in the price

Acer Gray 17.3″ AS7750-6423 Laptop has its Intel Core i5 processor, 640GB hard drive, webcam and more at $538

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The Best Selling Apple iPhone 4S And The Exciting Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Which Is Better?

2011-11-28T17:54:00.000-08:00

By chris westley

The new Apple iPhone 4S has been making waves ever since its release and it quickly became the Apple’s fastest selling product. Many consumers love the specifications and design of the manufacturer’s new flagship handset. Several other manufacturers though, are releasing smartphones with equally impressive specifications. One of them is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

As the latest Google Nexus phone, a lot is expected of the device, but how does it stand up against the benchmark set by the iPhone 4? In this article I intend to find out, by comparing a couple of the key features of each handset.

Screen

The Apple iPhone 4 has long been considered the best smartphone in terms of screen resolution, with its sought after retina display being carried forward to the iPhone 4S. This boasts a resolution of 640x 960, and is called a retina display because the resolution is so high that individual pixels cannot be distinguished by the naked eye. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is one of only a small number of new handsets which offer a higher resolution than the retina display, which is quite an achievement. Packing a whopping 720x 1280 pixels, this takes touchscreens to a whole new level. Both handsets are therefore ideal multimedia devices; photos, videos, games and web pages are all displayed in the utmost quality and clarity. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus beats the iPhone 4S in this department, but it is questionable if the difference will be noticeable during everyday use.

Camera

When choosing a new mobile phone, one of the first things that people look at is the built in camera, and its quality carries a great influence over the decision of which phone to choose. Both the Samsung and Apple handsets impress in this respect. The iPhone 4S carries a higher pixel count, at 8 megapixels compared to the 5 megapixel camera of the Galaxy Nexus. It should be made clear at this stage that a pixel count is not the only factor in determining the quality of a photo. However, both handsets can shoot video in 1080p quality, and both offer autofocus, LED flash, touch focus, geo-tagging and face detection. The iPhone 4S has a few extra features like video stabilization and some hardware improvements over the iPhone 4. In my opinion, the iPhone 4S just has the edge when it comes to the camera. The Samsung handset is by no means a bad camera phone, but the extra pixel count and extra features of the iPhone 4 puts it just in front.

Choosing between these two handsets will be largely down to personal taste, and preference for a particular brand or operating system (iOS or Android). Both handsets offer downloadable apps, fast internet browsing, dual-core processors, and numerous innovations. In terms of the screen and camera, I would say that the iPhone 4S just has the edge over the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Samsung has a better screen resolution on paper, but the retina display of the iPhone is so fine that the human eye cannot distinguish between pixels, so it’s resolution is as good as it needs to be. The camera is arguably slightly better on the iPhone 4S, so overall this handset gets my vote.

At the end of the day, these are two of the most cutting edge flagship smartphones, and whichever one you go for, you will surely not be disappointed.

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Samsung Galaxy S plus i9001 Among the Better Android Smartphones

2011-11-28T17:51:00.000-08:00

By sam johnson

The Samsung S Plus i9001 has a very slim design and weighs 116 gms. It has some great features like the Super AMOLED touch screen with a 480x800 pixel resolution on a screen that is 4.3” wide. The main camera on the phone is 8 MP with auto focus and LED flash features. The HD video has a capability of 1080 pixels. Samsung has loaded the camera with capabilities like a panoramic shot option, stop motion and even cartoon shot options. The OS is the Google Android Gingerbread and the user interface is pre loaded with TouchWiz v4.0 with a sleek and modern theme. The Galaxy S plus access 3G and Wi-Fi 802.11 proves 21 MBs if on a wireless network. The battery life is good with 8 hours and 40 minutes of talk time and up to 710 hours of standby time. The processor is a dual core 1.2 GHz with a 1 GB RAM and storage capabilities that have an option of 16 GB or 32 GB.

The Smartphone has a series of live weather based wall papers in landscape and portrait mode with a QWERTY keyboard. The 3D technology allows the user to slide through 7 customizable home screens without any delay. With the large screen size and a fast processor the galaxy S offers a 3.5 G support with maximum download speeds of 7.2 mbps and uploads of up to 5.76 Mbps plus Wi-Fi connectivity that supports 802.11 networks and the traditional ones as well.

The Samsung S Plus i9001 offers good multimedia options including MP3, Windows media, DivX, OGG, AAc etc. there is a FM radio and a built in digital compass making navigation easy. This great Smartphone is available with many special deals and offers. The Samsung Galaxy S Plus Sim free option is always the most popular among buyers. With the option of the Samsung Galaxy S plus Sim Free the user can activate his phone immediately and also choose the network provider of his choice. The other good schemes to choose from are the contract deals that last for 12 to 24 months, the Pay As you Go schemes and offers where there are free gifts on every purchase of the handset.

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Google Music Store For Android: Features, Tips & Tricks

2011-11-23T13:00:00.000-08:00

By Chris Elliott

Google Inc. has officially announced the new and much-anticipated online music-download store at its Android event in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon after over a year of negotiations with multiple record labels. The new Google music store features more than 13 million songs from three major music companies, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and EMI as well as Merlin. Especially, the Artist Hub allows artists to directly upload original tracks to the store and set their own prices. Google is expected to sell out $1 apiece and movies for around $1.99. Most importantly, Google hopes to quickly capture market share from Apple Inc.’s iTunes, Amazon, and other digital music services.

Google unveiled the new Music store which allow devices running its Android software to buy, store and stream MP3 files

The gMusic iPhone app is one of notable feature of Google music player apps. The app does natively stream your Google Music tracks to your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (as an expanded iPhone app) and the tracks can be up to 20,000 units from your music library

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Google’s music storage can keep more than 13 million songs and Google has forged partnerships with 1,000 record labels

The music-download store works closely with its Google+ social network

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Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet PC 2011 Review: Price and Specifications

2011-11-19T09:45:00.000-08:00

By Steve Brown

Amazon has just released its new Kindle Fire. If you are wondering, the Kindle Fire is a tablet, which can download apps, surf the Web, display books as well as play video and music. Here is the review about Amazon’s Kindle Fire Tablet PC released date, price, as well as specifications.

Kindle Fire is known as the first full-color, touch-screen device for the shopping giant. At an incredible price of only $199, Kindle Fire will be the best choice for people who want to own a tablet PC that features all of the most important functions found in other tablet PCs like the iPad 2 but couldn’t afford something like that.

Some people use big phrases when talking about the Fire and even call it “iPad killer”. It is no doubt that the Kindle Fire is the best Kindle. The device does so much more than display books. It shows movies, TV shows and Web pages. The Fire also does email, lets users play game and makes any reading done as well.

The Kindle Fire feels solid and well made. It is a black rectangle with a high-gloss display and a soft-touch rear panel. The Fire is not so heavy that users feel strain when holding it for extended periods. This black square device is a little chunky, but has a comfortable size for carting around.

The Kindle Fire features a very clear, bright and colorful 7-inch screen, which is a bit larger than the old Kindles and a bit less than half the size of the iPad’s. Inside the Fire is a speedy dual-core processor and 8GB of storage. Kindle Fire has no camera, no microphone and no 3G connectivity but it is powered with Wi-Fi. The Fire's software is based on Google's Android operating system.

The Kindle Fire is the first full-color, touch-screen Kindle

The Kindle Fire is available in the U.S. starting Monday for $199

Amazon’s first color tablet computer starts shipping on November 14, 2011

The Fire's software is based on Google's Android software. Battery life is excellent on the Kindle Fire

The smaller size does make the Fire more portable than an iPad; it will fit nicely into a handbag, for instance.

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Nook Tablet vs Kindle Fire (Spec Comparison)

2011-11-19T09:42:00.000-08:00

By Henes Pitt

Both Amazon's Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Tablet go on sale this week. They will definitely become the hit of the holidays. Before the launches of these two tablets, smaller devices either cost over $300 or feature serious limitations. Amazon's Kindle Fire starts shipping Tuesday, the 14th November 2011 for an incredible price of only $199, becoming a well-designed and integrated tablet affordable to most buyers for the first time. Two days later, Barnes & Noble’s new Nook Tablet, which is designed to take on Kindle Fire by offering additional features, is also expected to be put on sale for $50 more at $249. Let’s make more comparisons between Kindle Fire and Nook Table, including how the specs of these two tablets compare.

The Kindle Fire have received mostly positive reviews thanks to its low price and the Nook Table seems to be likely to get the same ideas although reviewers have not got their hands on it until later this week.

Both Kindle Fire and Nook Table are similar in appearances. The Fire is a bit smaller and thinner and the Nook Tablet is a bit lighter. This small different between the two devices could be due to the plastic used to make the bezel.

The two new tablets from Amazon and Barnes & Noble are similar in many specifications. The both two tablets have a seven-inch color display, a 1-GHz dual-core processor. Although they have no camera and no 3G connectivity or Bluetooth, they are powered with Wi-Fi. Besides, both run basing on highly customized versions of Google's Android operating system.

However, the Fire and the Tablet have several differences in specs. While the Fire is equipped with the least storage of 8 GB and no memory-card reader to expand it, the Tablet have 16GB and can add more with a micro SD storage card.

With wireless turn off, the Kindle Fire’s battery will last up to 8 hours of reading time or 7.5 hours of video watching in comparison to the Nook Tablet’s battery life of 11.5 hours for reading and 9 hours for viewing videos

The Amazon Kindle Fire (left) vs B&N Nook Tablet (right). Which do you buy?

The Kindle Fire and the Nook Tablet will definitely become the hit of the upcoming days

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2011-11-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

Hybrid Cars Get New, Racier Image

When most people think of hybrid vehicles, they imagine practical, mild-mannered vehicles. But could we soon see hybrid race cars burning up the tracks?

In March of 2010, Porsche unveiled three hybrids at the Geneva Auto Show – one for the road, one for the race track and one that is a genuine Porsche supercar. These innovative new Porsches – the Cayenne S Hybrid, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid and the 918 Spyder – show that hybrids can be sporty, fast and powerful.

The Cayenne S, Porsche’s first production hybrid, features a sophisticated parallel full hybrid system with the combined power of a 380 horsepower V6 combustion engine and an electric motor. The car has the potential to significantly enhance fuel economy at high speeds – when the driver lifts off the accelerator at cruising or highway speeds, the gasoline engine can be switched off and disengaged from the drivetrain, enabling the vehicle to move along without combustion or electric power.

The GT3 R’s innovative hybrid technology has been developed especially for racing. The front axle features two powerful electric motors that supplement the car’s 480 horsepower, naturally aspirated four-liter flat-six that drives the rear wheels. Instead of the heavy batteries usually found in a hybrid road car, an electrical flywheel power generator resides next to the driver to deliver energy to the electric motors. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid competed in the 24 Hours on the Nordschleife of Nürburgring in May 2010, leading for eight hours before retiring after 22 hours and 15 minutes for mechanical reasons. In the 2010 Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta it finished 18th out of a starting field of 41 cars.

With the 918 Spyder high-performance mid-engine concept hybrid sports car, Porsche is displaying its expertise in the field of highly efficient and low-emission drive technology. The 918 Spyder prototype with plug-in hybrid technology combines high-tech performance features with electric mobility to produce a fascinating range of qualities. It has an ultra-compact car’s emission levels of 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer, and it consumes just three liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, but can go from 0 to 62 mph in just under 3.2 seconds and reach a top track speed over 198 mph.

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2011-11-15T11:03:00.000-08:00

Adult Stem Cell Research Unlocking New Medical Potential

Throughout research labs and clinical trials across the country, adult stem cells are emerging to offer a variety of medical solutions. While some applaud the shift away from embryonic stem cells, others are still uncertain about the real applicability of adult stem cell research.

Despite the array of misconceptions and caution surrounding regenerative medicine as a whole, shocking and promising discoveries are being made about cell therapies. One such discovery is the ability to extract adult stem cells from body fat, cryogenically preserve them in a stem cell bank to capture your current cell age and use them for personal treatment later on.

This technology, offered exclusively by American CryoStem, was developed in response to the growing applications of adult stem cells globally. To be notified when American CryoStem services are available near you, pre-enroll at www.americancryostem.com/pre-enroll-now. American CryoStem is a publicly traded company trading under the symbol (OTCQB: CRYO).

The Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine is growing entire organs in petri dishes using a patient’s own stem cells. Wake Forest doctor Anthony Atala has engineered ears, fingers and even pulsing, functional blood vessels.

Atala explains this technique, in which a patient’s cells are grown and placed on 3D biodegradable mold to create entire complex organs. After eight weeks of incubation and growth, the new organ is ready for a transplant with no possibility for rejection.

In Colorado, a leading spine surgeon successfully performed a lumbar disc procedure using adult stem cells to reverse the disc degeneration and regrow disc cartilage. The preclinical trial offers an alternative to artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion surgeries for sufferers of debilitating back pain.

Researchers are also exploring adult stem cell treatments to improve cardiac function after a heart attack. A hospital in Wales cured blindness from varying levels of cornea damage; researchers in Europe saved a man’s life by growing him a new windpipe; doctors in Cincinnati replaced a child’s missing cheekbones – all using personal adult stem cells. To learn more about regenerative medicine or stem cell applications, go to www.americancryostem.com.

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2011-11-15T10:51:00.000-08:00

Transform Lipo Fat Into Future Health Insurance

(NewsUSA) – Nearly everything can be recycled and repurposed for later use — even medical waste. Now, liposuction fat leftovers can be turned into adult stem cells, which can be stored as a tangible form of "bio-insurance" for the future."The evidence strongly suggests that fat stem cells can stimulate the repair process after a heart attack," said American stem cell researcher Douglas Losordo, MD, of the regenerative medicine program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.In addition to a heart attack, leftover lipo fat can offer a solution in the event of over 100 life-threatening diseases. For families with a history of diabetes, heart disease or neurological disorders, stem cells from fat may offer treatment options unavailable to others.Body fat is an abundant, renewable resource. Research shows that fat, or adipose tissue, is actually a better source of adult stem cells. It’s concentration can be up to 1,000 times greater than what can be extracted from bone marrow, it’s easily accessible and a less invasive procedure. Adipose tissue is currently discarded after liposuction when it could be put to better use. Storing today is essential because as you age, so do your stem cells, limiting their potential for future use.Beneath this umbrella of medical potential, the first adipose adult stem cell bank, American CryoStem, is providing a service and facility to store adult stem cells for future health applications. With American CryoStem providers, a viable fat sample can be extracted from a patient in a simple process taking less than 30 minutes. American CryoStem’s clinical laboratory then isolates the stem cells from the body fat, and the sample is immediately tested for sterility and cell viability. Afterward, the sample is prepared for long-term storage and secured at a FDA-compliant cryopreservation facility.Despite the startling possibilities of regenerative medicine, it’s greatly under-utilized in the U.S. Currently, American CryoStem is the only bank focusing solely on the storage of adipose-derived adult stem cells.To be notified when services become available in your area, pre-enroll with American CryoStem at www.americancryostem.com/pre-enroll-now today. To learn more, visit www.americancryostem.com or talk to your doctor. American CryoStem is a publicly traded company trading under the symbol (OTCQB: CRYO). For an investor kit, go to www.americancryostem.com/investor-relations.

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2011-11-15T10:46:00.000-08:00

Quick Fixes for Your Slow Computer

Computers are indispensable, but as soon as they slow down and problems arise, computers become a confusion-ridden technological beast.

The doom-signaling hourglass or pinwheel may not be so intimidating for computer-savvy individuals, but the majority of computer owners don’t understand them. PCs and Macs alike can slow down after a few years of use, and knowing what steps to take in that situation can save money on repairs and diagnostics. When troubleshooting a slow computer, there are a number of possible issues you can eliminate by going through a few steps.

Reboot: It’s the simplest solution and often effective. If a computer is frozen or operating at a glacial pace, close all programs and reboot it before doing anything else. This can clear up minor issues and glitches.

Check hard disk drive space: This is especially pertinent if you download a lot of files or images slowing down your Mac or PC. Verify that you have at least 200-500 megabytes of space left on your hard disk drive. To free up space, users can perform a disk-cleanup, or they can uninstall old programs and games.

Scan for malware and viruses: Even if your computer has anti-virus software or an anti-virus scanner, experts recommend running additional malware scans. Viruses can disable functions and programs, not to mention slow down your computer’s processing capacity.

Overheating processor: Today’s high-powered processors produce a lot of heat. If your fan or cooling system isn’t working properly, your computer will start to slow down and malfunction. Check to see if dust is clogging the fan or if the motor has simply stopped working. If pieces of the fan are loose, the computer should emit a buzzing or jiggling noise.

Actively update: As inconvenient as it can be, running updates on your computer regularly is a huge piece of computer maintenance. This includes running updates on Windows, browser plug-ins and drivers. Programs and software will slow down rapidly, take forever to load and freeze often if they aren’t updated.

Call an expert: Sometimes users must call the professionals. One reliable company is Geeks on Call, which offers on-site and remote computer assistance from certified, trained and tested experts. For more info, go to www.geeksoncall.com.

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2011-11-15T10:35:00.000-08:00

Switch to Smartphones and Reap Rewards

Believe it or not, some people are afraid of switching to smartphones. Only youth still abide by the “smaller is better” mentality, and some adults are boggled by handheld devices with more bells and whistles and fewer tactile buttons. Not to mention the data plan that costs extra each month. Despite these heavy considerations, upgrading to a smartphone yields enough savings to outweigh the other impacts – if you do it right.

Like any technology purchase, put some thought and preparation into the process. Not all smartphones are made equal, and you must find the one suited to you and your needs. Plus, it might help to know how to use the plethora of fancy features to maximize your investment. Check out these tech-friendly tips to get the most out of your switch.

1. Research your ideal smartphone. Certain smartphones will be more suitable for your personal or work habits, and they don’t have to break the bank. Don’t settle for the first shiny phone that promises to change your life, consider what it’ll be used for. Some can help you make the transition a little less intimidating. The Kyocera Milano, for instance, is equipped with everything short of a Batmobile – both a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard, advanced power-saving modes for battery life, improved web browsing, a detailed back-up assistant and more. And its entry-level price point won’t put a huge dent in your bank account. The Milano is available at Sprint (http://www.sprint.com). For more information, visit kyocera-wireless.com.

2. Explore app stores. Half the fun of owning a smartphone is playing with all of the useful (and absurd) apps floating around. From head lice to shopping to sports, there’s probably a free app for it and, if used correctly, apps can stack up serious savings. There are apps to scan barcodes and compare prices for maximum shopping efficiency. GPS apps provide shortcuts and real-time traffic updates. Calendar apps record all of your important appointments with notifications. Yelp apps survey your immediate surroundings to find local restaurants, depending on your diet, preference or budget. Tap into the power of the app and use it wisely and your smartphone can become a true digital assistant. The Kyocera Milano has both a keypad and a touchscreen, which makes it optimal for almost any app.

3. Go digital – try smartphone apps for mobile banking. Nothing can beat tangible records, but busy adults don’t always have time for even simple errands. Banking apps allow users to take pictures to deposit checks from anywhere or incorporate Paypal for depositing checks. This also works for record-keeping. Take pictures of receipts or other documents to have them on the go. This will help preserve records and keep them secure. This use provides another compelling reason to make the switch to smartphones.

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What should you look out for in Android phones?

2011-11-14T12:16:00.000-08:00

By Lucy Jin

If there has ever been one ground breaking invention in the history of the universe, then it must be the invention of computers and mobile phones. These are two devices that have completely transformed our lives in more ways than we will ever care to admit. It is quite difficult for many people to imagine spending even a few hours without a mobile phone, as they have incorporated them into almost every aspect of their lives.

Mobile phones have progressively incorporated advanced technology which has consequently increased their utility. Testament to this is the invention of smart phones such as the Android phone. Buying such a device would obviously be the dream of many people mainly due to their attractive, user friendly and powerful features. However, these gadgets differ with each model. This underlines the importance of looking into particular issues when buying these phones.

To begin with, pay particular attention to the carrier. Most leading carriers offer these tablets. However, selecting the appropriate carrier is of higher importance than choosing the phone type. Having the best mobile phone would actually be immaterial if your particular carrier does not provide the appropriate services that would allow you to enjoy maximum utility of the device. On the same note, it is important to acknowledge that even leading carriers may have problems in some coverage areas. Being privy to these particular areas is important, as it would make no sense to buy a device that would have poor signals where you live.

Another thing that you should consider when buying Android devices is the 4G services, which are synonymous with Android mobile phones, as they are the pioneer devices which operate on the network. There are carriers which come with high speed 4G networks, while others may not. Purchasing Android phones that do not have a high-speed 4G connection is tantamount to buying just any other phone - which beats logic.

Lastly, when buying this cell phone, it is important that you pay attention to the design of the device. Of course this is determined by your likes and preferences. Note however that the importance of design fades when features and functionality come into play. Some of the Android phones come with full QWERTY keyboards thereby increasing functionality. There are others touch screen devices which many people consider more suave. However, their usability level is a bit lower compared to that of full keyboard phones. Pay attention to the size of the screen as well as the resolution, as these have a bearing on the clarity of the display. Testing the phone before buying it is always advised.

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A Review Of The Awesome Motorola RAZR - Boasting An 8 Megapixel Camera

2011-11-14T12:09:00.000-08:00

By chris westley

If you thought that the iPhone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S2 were thin, think again! The new Motorola RAZR is now the world’s thinnest smartphone, with a depth of just 7.1mm. Somehow though, the manufacturer has managed to pack the full list of features you would expect from a smartphone into the casing, resulting in a very desirable handset.

In this article I will provide an overview of the key features of this handset so you can decide if it is the smartphone for you.

The Motorola RAZR cuts no corners on its spec list, making it the most advanced smartphone from the manufacturer for some time.

The screen is a good starting point to demonstrate this; with a resolution of 540x 960, it is only beaten in this department by a couple of other handsets. This makes for superb display quality of the on screen imagery, so it really appeals as a multimedia device. The touchscreen aspect is equally impressive, with super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen technology providing a fast, responsive and intuitive means of navigating the user interface.

16 GB of internal storage is provided as standard, so there is plenty of scope for storing all sorts of files in the handset. As an added bonus, there is also a microSD slot included, which can accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB. This is also handy for those who download apps from the Android Market, of which there are thousands to choose from, within several different categories.

As you would expect, the Motorola RAZR is a great internet browsing device. With data download speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps, it is on par with handsets such as the HTC Sensation in this department. Additionally, there is the added benefit of Wi-Fi browsing as well as Wi-Fi hotspot feature, which allows users to utilise their 3G connection as a means of providing wireless internet for devices such as laptops or tablets.

As a camera phone, the Motorola RAZR is an impressive unit. Operating at 8 megapixels, and a pixel resolution of 3264x 2448, it produces pleasing results. It comes with a selection of image enhancing features and adjustable settings. Autofocus, face detection and LED flash are all included, as you would expect from a high end camera phone.

Android is the operating system of choice. The latest version (known as Gingerbread) provides a versatile platform for customisation and expansion, with downloadable apps from Android Market allowing users to optimise their phone for their particular needs. As with many new smartphones, it has a dual-core processor, with 1.2 GHz providing ample power for carrying out any task you throw at it, as well as multitasking.

On the surface, it may seem to many that the appeal of this phone lays in the styling (and namely its thinness), but upon closer inspection, it actually has a very impressive spec list and it is hard to find anything bad to say about this phone.

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Motorola Atrix the mobile phone that reached out to the masses

2011-10-31T17:46:00.000-07:00

By sam johnson

On searching for the number of phones by Motorola- the astonishing results are a huge three hundred and thirty-one. That speaks volumes about Motorola’s commitment. Here, we will discuss one of its most appreciated ones- the Motorola Atrix mobile phone. This phone has brought forth the confidence of Motorola and faith of the masses, again. Let us check out the Motorola Atrix phone’s features, briefly…

To begin with, let us check out the dimensions and weight of the phone, which usually happens to be the main concern of many… The dimensions of this phone are just 117.8 x 63.5 x 11 mm; whereas, the weight is a mere 135 gms. This makes it quite comfortable for the users to carry this phone along. The next area of concern, for the users of any mobile phone, happens to be the display. The display of this phone comes as a TFT capacitive touchscreen, supported by 16M colours. The resolution is 540 x 960 pixels and the size is 4.0 inches. Some other features that accompany the display are- Biometric fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass display, Touch sensitive controls, MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate and Proximity sensor for auto turn-off. The next feature, sought by the users in any mobile phone, is the camera. There are two cameras in this phone- a primary and a secondary one. The primary camera comes as a 5 MP, supported by a resolution of 2592х1944 pixels. It comes with features and facilities, such as- auto focus, LED flash, Geo-tagging and image stabilization. The secondary camera is front facing, which is VGA enabled. After checking out the display and the camera facilities in a mobile phone; the users are usually curious about the memory in the phones. The internal memory in the Motorola Atrix is 16 GB storage with 1 GB RAM; whereas the external memory is expandable up to 32 GB with the help of the microSD card. Lastly, the users usually check out the battery life and the features and facilities associated with it in any mobile phone. In this Motorola’s marvel- the Motorola Atrix phone’s stand-by time is up to 400 h (2G) / up to 350 h (3G). And, the talk time is up to 8 h 50 min (2G) / up to 9 h (3G).

Thus, after discussing briefly- the features of this Motorola Atrix Phone; the users would be able to understand- what commitment Motorola has been showing and exhibiting. After all, it is the experience that matters! We can also expect a great future for and of the team of Motorola!

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The HTC Sensation XL And The Samsung Galaxy S2 Do Battle

2011-10-23T10:24:00.000-07:00

By Emma Rosher

Over the past 12 months the undoubted king of the smartphones has been the Samsung Galaxy S2 which has proved to be a best seller worldwide. HTC have now released a new premium handset that looks to take the place of this excellent model. The new Sensation XL offers a great blend of looks and specification but can it outshine its Samsung rival.

Despite being several months newer than the S2 the HTC Sensation XL does not surpass what is offered on the Samsung in several areas. Although this is initially disappointing it is worth remembering that the S2 is an exceptional handset that still boasts specification that betters many newer phones. In the processing department the new Sensation XL offers a powerful 1.5 Ghz processor together with a high quality Adreno 205 graphics processing unit. Despite the chipset only offering a single core users of the phone can still experience fast operation even when using multi tasking facilities. The S2 does offer a dual core chip which is an ARM Cortex A9 chip clocked at 1.2Ghz. Although the speed of the phone is similar to the XL in general use the dual cores come into their own for multi tasking providing a slightly smoother experience. The Sensation XL offers 768MB of RAM memory compared with 1GB installed on the Samsung. This makes the S2 more prepared for any advances in technology that may be introduced over the coming months.

Despite the massive 4.7 inch S-LCD screen fitted on the HTC Sensation XL the developers have opted to keep the same 480 x 800 resolution that was offered on the original Sensation handset This screen does offer superb quality with naturally deep dark tones and vivid bright colours but the increase in screen size has resulted in the pixels per inch rating of the phone dropping to 199. In contrast the Galaxy S2 offers a smaller 4.3 inch display that uses Super AMOLED technology to produce an image which is arguably the best currently available with the exception of the Apple iPhone. The model uses the same resolution as the HTC but the smaller screen means that there are more pixels per inch at 217.

The camera features on a modern phone are now a key factor in many consumers purchasing decision and both of these models offer great facilities. The Sensation XL offers an 8 mega pixel camera with geo tagging abilities and a dual LED flash. The device can also record video footage at 720P resolution whilst the front facing camera can capture images at 1.3 mega pixel standard as well as enable video calling. The S2 offers the same resolution on the main camera but exceeds what is on offer on the HTC with its 1080P video capture and 2 mega pixel front facing camera.

The HTC Sensation XL in undoubtedly one of the most impressive devices that HTC have ever produced but it fails to eclipse the overall quality offered by the Samsung Galaxy S2, although in most areas both models seem to be quite evenly matched.

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Pride of Apple The iPad 2

2011-10-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

By James Wack

Apple products have forever changed the way we perceive gadgets. While the iPod enhanced our music experience, the latest iPad 2 has brought changes to various aspects such as computing, gaming as well as reading e-books. When the first iPad entered the market, users were certainly surprised at the amount of things that the device could achieve for them.

After creating about 60,000 apps and perfecting every glitch that users experienced, Apple introduced the iPad 2 which is one of its most prized products. The most dramatic difference between the 1st and 2nd iPad is that the latter is at least 80 gram lighter than its predecessor. The aesthetics are definitely a key selling point about the iPad 2 and can attract users at first glance. Due to its lightweight nature it is crucial to use iPad 2 accessoriesin order to ensure that the body and screen of the device remains protected.

Internally the iPad2 has been graced with an improved memory of 512MB and a dual core A5 processor. With the help of this new improvement the device will definitely be able to handle multi-tasking with better ease. While the first one wasn't slow, theApple iPad 2 will be a gamer's delight as it will make gaming speedier and provide better resolutions and graphics. If we were to look at the media availability of tablet PC's the Apple iPad 2 would win hands down. You can find just about any movie or song to be rented or bought to your device. To make downloading simple, you can easily set the device to get the content automatically.

There are a large number of accessories that you can use in order to protect your device from harm and to avoid any damage to its enviable features. Make use of silicon or leather covers that come with cushioning that will help absorb shock in case the device is dropped. This will reduce chances of damage and keep your iPad 2 running at its best for a long time. Other accessories likeiPad 2 car chargers help keep your device running at all times.

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Differences Between The OS Used On The HTC Sensation XL and the iPhone 4S

2011-10-22T12:23:00.000-07:00

By Emma Rosher

HTC have recently unveiled their latest flagship model in the shape of the new Sensation XL. Being a premium smartphone it is only fair that we compare this phone with the model that has set the benchmark for top end handsets, the iPhone 4S. Earlier we took a look at the screen technology and the processing power on these two models so here we see how the phones measure up in other areas.

The HTC Sensation XL runs on version 2.3.4 of the popular Android operating system. This platform offers users a stable and fast platform that benefits from thousands of additional applications that can be downloaded. Where this model stands out from Android offerings from other brands is the incorporation of the superb HTC Sense user interface. This system works alongside Android and simplifies many of the operating systems features. Some of the benefits of this UI are visual with an array of widgets and overlays added to the phones series of homescreens. There are also some more functional benefits such as excellent social networking integration in the form of the Friendstream facility. The iPhone 4S offers users a brand new operating system to go with their new phone. This iOS5 platforms keeps the familiar homescreen layout that we love on the iPhone but adds over 200 improvements to ensure the user experience is smoother than ever. In addition to a new notifications centre and the excellent iMessage IM service there are plenty of tweaks that make using this phone a pleasure. These range from the ability to launch the camera directly from the lock screen to a new voice activated personal assistant that can perform a number of tasks without you physically touching the handset.

Both of these handsets offer superb multi media features and there really is very little to chose between the two phones in this area. The HTC Sensation XL offers an 8 mega pixel still camera which produces a high standard of image. A number of additional features benefit the camera including an autofocus and the ability to attach a geographical location to every picture. In the video camera department this model offers High Definition standard footage at a resolution of 720P. The iPhone 4S offers a still camera feature that boasts the same resolution as the HTC but images do tend to look clearer thanks to the higher quality of optics used on the Apple device. Video capture also offers a higher quality thanks to 1080P resolution which is the highest quality of filming that is currently available. Both of these models offer secondary front facing cameras with the HTC capable of shooting 1.3 mega pixel images whilst the iPhone offers a lower quality VGA resolution for shots taken using this method.

There is no doubt that both the HTC Sensation XL and the iPhone 4S are two of the best devices currently available but the Apple handset ultimately comes out on top in this comparison thanks to a higher quality camera and the most impressive operating system to date.

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The iPhone 4S And The HTC Sensation XL Benefit From Premium Processors

2011-10-22T12:19:00.000-07:00

By Emma Rosher

Two of the heavyweights of the smartphone world have gone head to head by releasing premium devices within days of one another. The HTC Sensation XL and the Apple iPhone 4S are both now available to the public so we take a look at how these two models compare against one another.

One area where the iPhone 4S definitely comes out on top is screen performance. This models offers a 3.5 inch LED backlit screen which is 1.2 inches smaller than the Sensation XL but Apple manage to pack more pixels into this space thanks to a higher resolution of 640 x 960. As a result of this extraordinary resolution the handset is capable of displaying a huge 326 pixels per inch. The Sensation XL uses an S-LCD display that measures a huge 4.7 inches making it the phone of choice for video fans. This screen displays a lower resolution than the Apple at 480 x 800 and this has a dramatic effect on the amount of pixels that can be displayed, reducing the number to just 199 per inch. Besides another handset you would be impressed by the quality of the HTC but against the world beating iPhone the screen certainly comes out second best.

There is a real battle in the processor department between these two phones. On the one hand we have the Apple that offers a lower powered chip but one with dual cores against a single core chip with immense power on the HTC. The iPhone 4S uses Apples own A5 chipset which includes a 1Ghz ARM Cortex A9 processor. This is backed up by 512MB of RAM which is a lower figure than is offered on the HTC but ultimately the combination of the two result in better all round performance from the iPhone 4S. The Sensation XL uses a single core 1.5Ghz together with 768MB of RAM and together these give great performance on the phone but just not in the same league as the 4S. In terms of the storage capacity offered on these phones there is no difference if we compare the Sensation XL with Apples basic model as they both offer an adequate 16GB of capacity with no external media slot. The nice aspect about the iPhone 4S is that it does offer two larger capacity models in the form of a 32GB and a 64GB model meaning there really is an iPhone 4S to suit every kind of user.

Both of these models perform admirably and offer high quality screens but the iPhone 4S does seem to come out on top in this comparison. There is no doubt however that both models will prove hugely popular and anybody who finds the smaller screen size on the iPhone a little restrictive should look no further than the larger display on the Sensation XL.

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The Samsung Galaxy S2-Great Model To Be Joined By Two Newcomers

2011-10-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

By Emma Rosher

Their have been several superb mobile phones released over the past year but none have managed to eclipse the global success that has been achieved by the Samsung Galaxy S2. This high specification model has proved a hit across the globe thanks to a blend of cutting edge technology together with a slim and stylish look.

Since its release in April 2011 the Galaxy S2 has helped its predecessor the Galaxy S to achieve 30 million sales between them. In September it was announced that the S2 had already reached the 10 million mark and since that report the phone has been released in the US with plenty of media publicity. Main US networks AT&T, Sprint and T Mobile all offered packages on the phone and this has resulted in a further boost in sales figures for this popular model. Despite the popularity of the S2 the original Galaxy S is still selling well as a lower priced alternative. "Since its launch only five months ago, GALAXY S2 has seen tremendous sales success and garnered enthusiastic reviews from consumers and mobile industry watchers across the globe," said JK Shin, president of Samsung mobile communications. "This is in addition to the continued sales momentum behind GALAXY S, which we launched at Mobile World Congress 2010 as continues to be a run-away success with consumers.". And it seems the popularity of the Galaxy name is set to continue with the release of two new handsets in the range.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 will continue to run as the brands mains smartphone but it is joined by new arrivals in the shape of the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy R. The Galaxy Note is a larger screened version of the S2 that will strike a chord with multi media lovers but not replace the model as a mainstream hit thanks to its massive size. Boasting a 5.3 inch display the phone is almost a hybrid between a phone and a tablet device which offers massive advantage in areas such as video playback and gaming but lacks the portability of other models in the range. A powerful 1.4 Ghz processor ensures the model performs at lightning fast speeds and an 8 million pixel camera means the device will appeal to camera enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy R will sit slightly lower than the Galaxy S2 in the range a prove a great option for anybody looking for the smartphone experience at a more budget price. The phone features a 1Ghz processor together with a high quality 4.2 inch display. Media wise the phone offers a 5 million pixel main camera and a 2 mega pixel front facing camera perfect for self portraits and video calling.

It is easy to see why the Samsung Galaxy S2 has been such a runaway success. The addition of the two new models to the range will further cement the Galaxy's position as the ultimate smartphone family.

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