Last year was not a great year for HTC, their target profit was not achieved and also their devices were overpowered by the smartphones and tablets coming out of Samsung's camp . Partnership with Beats did not market their products to a great extent. This year they are expecting to make their device superior and more powerful, and they will be leading the charge with is the HTC Edge, a quadcore nVIDIA Tegra 3 powered beast, which they will be showcasing at MWC. Frankly speaking I am not very excited about this device because quadcore is just a marketing strategy, though it uses 4 cortex A9 processors, the L1 and L2 cache provided is equal to the one present in Tegra 2, which means nVIDIA does not expect anyone to use more than 2 cores at a time. Also we should note that Tegra 3 is a synchronous processor which will result in the consumption loads of battery, but we hope that the fifth core will be able to help us here. Superior processing power and a really powerful GPU makes it the leading processor available in the market right now, but how long will they be able to hold this ...
Thursday, January 26
Quadcore HTC Edge to be showcased at MWC 2012
Last year was not a great year for HTC, their target profit was not achieved and also their devices were overpowered by the smartphones and tablets coming out of Samsung's camp . Partnership with Beats did not market their products to a great extent. This year they are expecting to make their device superior and more powerful, and they will be leading the charge with is the HTC Edge, a quadcore nVIDIA Tegra 3 powered beast, which they will be showcasing at MWC. Frankly speaking I am not very excited about this device because quadcore is just a marketing strategy, though it uses 4 cortex A9 processors, the L1 and L2 cache provided is equal to the one present in Tegra 2, which means nVIDIA does not expect anyone to use more than 2 cores at a time. Also we should note that Tegra 3 is a synchronous processor which will result in the consumption loads of battery, but we hope that the fifth core will be able to help us here. Superior processing power and a really powerful GPU makes it the leading processor available in the market right now, but how long will they be able to hold this ...
Jabra Sport Stereo Bluetooth headset launched in India
Jabra just launched a new Stereo Bluetooth headset aimed towards the sports crowd. The Jabra 'Sport' is ultra light and comes with a choice three different eargels for the perfect fit. With military-grade rain, dust and shock protection it is fit for any challenge, indoors or outdoors. It has simple answer/end, play/pause, volume up/down and skip track buttons for ease of use. A very interesting addition is that if you have connected the headset to your phone with the Endomondo app open while exercising you can press the Play/Pause button to get a status update (instant feedback) of your workout read aloud through the headset. You are in complete control as you can pause your Endomondo workout, again at the press of a button.Additional features include support for simultaneous connections to two devices. The Jabra Sport will retail for Rs. 5,999.
Scosche cellControl: Review of Features and Price For Drivers
Driving and using the cellphone at the same time is a very dangerous combination. Notwithstanding all kinds of warnings on this matter, the fact remains that most drivers find it irresistible to check those phones even when driving. If ever you belong to these kinds of drivers, then perhaps it’s time for you get cellControl.
cellControl is the newest innovation from Scosche. This is a driving system, which integrates the phone and the vehicle to ensure safe driving. The system works by blocking all incoming text messages, phone calls and internet access while the car is in motion. In effect, cellControl gives the driver an excuse not to touch and use the mobile phone when driving. Specifically, cellControl is helpful to drivers who have made it a habit of using the phone whenever they are driving. “Habit” in this case means they cannot help themselves from using the phone no matter how much resolve they put on such effort.
Drivers can use the cellControl by buying the app and downloading it on their mobile phone. The user must activate the system by going to the Scosche website. Last thing to do is to install the trigger unit that comes with the system into the vehicle’s OBD – II interface.
Scosche said that cellCONTROL can be used by over 1,200 cell phones and with all types of cars in the United States since 1996, provided there is an OBD-II in the car. The system works without the driver doing anything. Thus, when the car is in motion, the system automatically kicks in to block all cellphone functionalities that may tempt the driver to use the phone, unless the system detects a hand-free headset. As an added safety protection, the system cannot be removed or tampered since a signal of these acts will be sent to a “designated administrator”. Finally, cellControl works one on one with the enrolled phone, which means that not all phones inside the vehicle will be affected.
cellControl is now available for $129.95 at Scoshe’s site.
PS3 3.55 Hacked Firmware: Play PS3 Games Using PS Vita Via Remote Play
Remote Play is a little feature included in the PS3, PSP and the PS Vita which allows the handheld consoles to connect to the PS3 and access the data stored within, meaning games can be accessed and played. However, not all games are compatible with Remote Play, which annoys some owners of the PS Vita, considering titles for the console are far and wide.
However, it seems some users have gotten tired of waiting for games that support Remote Play, as several videos on YouTube show several PS3 titles being played on the Vita. Some of these games include Red Dead Redemption, Mortal Kombat and Batman: Arkham City, and they look like the real games and not just some well-made copies.
How is this possible? Apparently, these people have managed to get ahold of hacked versions of Sony’s PS3 3.55 firmware, which recognizes the Vita as a mobile device when linking the devices via Remote Play. The 4.0 version of the firmware is reportedly Remote Play-compatible, and Sony claims to have plans for all PS3 games to allow Remote Play some day, but the hacked 3.55 offers a wider selection than 4.0, and there are just some users who cant wait to get their favorite games on the handheld.
Sony hasn’t made any comments about the videos, but earlier this month, the company has sued a hacker for jailbreaking the 3.55 firmware to make it compatible with homebrew apps, which may mean that once it gets wind of these videos, a court hearing may not be too far off. If you’re planning to get yourself a hacked 3.55 version for your PS3, be careful. See the video below to believe!
HTC Flyer Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0: Release Date and Download Update Soon Review with price
Close followers of HTC would be happy to note that the company’s tablet – HTC Flyer – would soon be receiving an update to Android 4.0 or the infamous Ice Cream Sandwich.
A quick glimpse on the Flyer shows that it is a 7-inch touchscreen tablet with 1024×600 display resolution. It has the 1.5GHz single-core processor on it that’s partnered with 1 GB of RAM. Storage is about 32GB which can be expanded since there’s a microSD slot present. Also, it has two cameras, the 1.3 MP front-facing one and 5 MP rear-facing camera. The Flyer also pack’s HTC Scribe technology. And since it will soon be donning Android 4.0, it may be nice to look at the changes brought by Ice Cream Sandwich. Duly noted is the new user interface (UI) which brings in a sleek futuristic design.
There’s also face unlock which literally means unlocking the phone by looking at the camera. Developers have also incorporated Android Beam which is much like NFC. Other cool features include improved web browser (it’s now more like the Chrome browser on the desktop), voice to speech feature and widget management. As for the coming update, word is out that Ice Cream Sandwich may be well on its way on the Flyer come first quarter of 2012. Stay tuned.
HP Mini 1104 Netbook: Average Specs, Price and Release Now Available
Although some people opt for the normal sized laptops, there is also quite a niche for the netbook loving ones. This could be the reason (apart from the budget of users of course) why HP is still venturing into handy netbooks such as their newest offering in the netbook market, the Mini 1104.
To start things off, this netbook has a 10.1-inch LED-backlit WSVGA widescreen display capable of 1024×800 pixel resolution. Its operating system is the 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium. Orchestrating its multiple functions is the dual-core Intel Atom N2600 which has a clock speed of 1.6GHz. In addition, it has 2GB of DDR3 SDRAM and storage wouldn’t be a problem as there’s 320GB of space provided.
Other goodies on it are Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi support. There’s also a security feature on it which protects user’s data and this is due to the TPM 1.2 chip coupled with Computrace Pro Software. Would be owners also have the option of choosing a six-cell Li-ion over the standard battery which promises nine (9) hours of good use.
If you’re working on a tight budget or just simply satisfying your fondness for anything mini or small, the HP Mini 1104 retails for $399. Ordering can already be done on HP’s website.
HP’s new range of Netbooks include the HP Mini 110 with XP and Mini 110 with Mi (Mobile Internet OS by HP).It has a 10.1-inch (1024 x 576) LCD anti-glare widescreen display screen with high-definition display option.It is powered by the 1.6-GHz Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB of RAM.The HP mini 110 also features a 160GB hard drive with 5400 rpm speed.It sports a VGA port and 3 USB ports.Will be available in three colors : standard black,White Swirl and Pink Chic. The HP Mini 110 XP Edition will also be available with an optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator for handling 1080p video.The HP Mini Mi edition will be available with up to 2GB of RAM and a hard drive up to 250GB.
Huawei Honor Review: Good Battery Life, Affordable Price For Budget Customers
If you are looking for a new smartphone, then here is something that you should check onto. It’s the new Huawei Honor, a decently specced handset that is ideal for those who are looking for a handset that has a good battery life and comes with a price that is within your budget. Apparently, the introduction of this handset seems symbolize a shift in the placement strategy of OEM’s overall product. As we all know Huawei has been very good in finding customers in the emerging and prepaid market, but it seems that it is targeting to get the attention of those customers who are looking for high-end devices through its noteworthy phones.
So what can we expect with the Huawei Honor? The Huawei Honor is definitely not a high-end device as compared with some of its competitors, but it is one of the best devices that Huawei has offered to date. Let us check out its specs and features.
Sony Vaio 2012 Review: Z, S and C Series Specs Upgrade and Release with Price
We cannot deny the fact that the Sony Vaio is definitely one of the most popular line-up when it comes to laptops and notebooks. And the good news is that Sony continues its winning strike by offering a new line-up this year via the Sony Vaio 2012 Z, C and S series. As announced, Sony is adding some specs and giving a new look to the Vaio Z, C and S that is expected to capture the attention of many Sony Vaio fans out there and even those non-Sony Vaio fans who are planning to buy a new notebook. However, please take note that these changes are not really major ones, but some just nice upgrades.
As we expect Sony pays great attention to the looks of their notebooks without compromising the notebook’s performance at all. Let us check the specs and features of these three models:
Sony Vaio Z series
The Sony Vaio series comes with Carbon White option that is quite plain and simple. In addition to this new look, this model can also be configured with 4G LTE connectivity. In addition to this, the Vaio Z series is also powered by the latest family of Intel Core processors. This notebook may not be cheap at its price of $ 1,949, but considering its specs and features we can say that it is worth it.
Sony Vaio S series
The new Sony Vaio S series still have the same range of models – the 13-inch and 15-inch models. However, for this year it now comes with an option of adding a Core i7 processor to both its large and small notebooks. In addition to this, a number of graphics options including the AMD Radeon HD 6470M (512MB VRAM) and AMD Radeon HD 6630M (1GB VRAM) are also present. And the best thing about these series is that you can get a full HD 1080P HD IPS display on the 15.5 inch model. Price starts at $ 799 for the 13-inch model and $ 979 for the 15.5-inch model.
Sony Vaio C series
The Sony Vaio C series comes with a new Kaledoiscope Pink color that comes with a price of $ 799 only. This model uses a Core i3 processor, which is ideal for many home users out there. It has also a USB 3.0 port that is ideal for fast file transfers as well.
Wrap-up
It seems that Sony has really taken time to make sure that all these series will come out anew. Customers out there will surely find one that fits their taste and preference. Watch out for more details.
LG Connect 4G MetroPCS – Full Specification and Review
LG is a good competitor in the field of Smartphone’s, announced its latest LG Connect 4G in CES 2012. It comes with features like Android v2.3 Gingerbread with a dual core 1.2GHz processor which makes it possible for easy multi tasking. A 4 Inch WVGA NOVA display capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density up to 242ppi, that means it haves a decent screen for entertainment and many more. LG Connect 4G is a unique phone which is meant for MetroPCS. It works only on CDMA network and the 4G LTE connectivity capable you to surf Internet and Video Streaming at high speed. Other specifications like weight and dimension are not announced but LG is promising that it is thinnest device ever they launched. The device will be going to launch in end of February.
Droid Fight: Motorola Droid 3 vs. Motorola Droid 4 Review with price
Before you buy though, stop, because we want to touch on both devices in order to not only give you a better feeling for them both but to make sure that you’re not going to regret your purchase days or weeks after making it.
That price for the Droid 3 might sound appealing but there are reasons why you might want to avoid it. And there are also a few reasons why you may just want to make a purchase right now.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Arriving To India In March
The World’s first Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS based, Samsung Galaxy Nexus is reportedly arriving to India in March 2012.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the World’s first smartphone to get Ice Cream Sandwich OS.It was announced in 2011, October and now its available for sale out of India.Samsung posted this news in his Twitter account, but on official site product is still listed with ‘Coming Soon’ tag.
Galaxy Nexus sports 4.65-inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen at an resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.It is powered by Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 with PowerVR SGX540.It has newest NFC connectivity.
It comes with 5MP autofocus with LED flash rear camera which is capable to shoot video at 1080p resolution and 1.3MP front camera.The phone has 16GB/32GB internal memory and 1GB of RAM.
However Samsung Galaxy Nexus may not be the first ICS-based smartphone in India because Huawei’s is planning to launch ICS based smartphone ‘Honor’ in India in February.Also other manufacturers including LG, Sony-Ericsson are planning to roll out ICS update to their high-end smartphones.
LG A540 15.6-Inche Glasses-Free 3D Notebook Review and with Price
There are many companies that plan on launching glasses-free products, but it looks like LG will be the first major manufacturer to have more than a demo product.The A540 is one of those laptops that possesses every trait needed to make people reconsider their view that a laptop should be as thin and light as possible.
As for LG’s other machines, the LG P535 is a 2.2kg 15.6-incher with a choice of 3D or non-3D 1366 x 768 displays, up to 8GB of RAM, a choice of Core i3/i5/i7 processors and the pick of Intel HD 3000 graphics, NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M 1GB GPU or GeForce GT 630M 2GB GPU.
It has up to 1TB of storage, a DVD burner, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0.
Finally, the LG V300 plops itself resolutely on your desktop with its 23-inch 1920 x 1080 all-in-one form-factor.
Options include a 3D display, multitouch support and an IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angles, along with a choice of Core i3/i5/i7 processors and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory.
Storage is up to 750GB and there’s your pick of either a DVD burner or a Blu-ray drive, the latter turning the V300 into a serviceable TV replacement.
Select models get an integrated TV tuner, and there’s two USB 3.0 ports, eSATA, line in, line out, HDMI, audio in/out, gigabit ethernet and a multiformat card reader.
WiFi b/g/n and a choice of Bluetooth 2.1 or 3.0 are present, plus a 720p-capable webcam.
All three models run Windows 7, and LG is saving pricing details until next week.
Integral 32GB microSD card Review with Price
We've been using the Integral 32GB memory card for quite some time now in our Nokia N8 and Samsung Galaxy Note. Using it under different scenarios lets us test the limitations of hardware under real life use such as recording 1080p video or copying a lot of music. The card in question is capable of Class 4 speeds. Most phones comes with a minimum of 16GB storage these days which when supplemented by this card gives you a healthy 48GB to store your music and movies on. We ran the the Integral 32GB microSD card through a few benchmarks to gauge its speed. Both CrystalMark and HDtach report read speeds of about 9.7mbps and write speeds of 3.441. This is not fast by any stretch but should suffice for casual usage. Loading up movies and music on the card will take quite some time due to the low speeds of the card. However recording HD video and high resolution photos was never a problem. You can get the Integral 32GB card alongside other accessories like mobile phone batteries from Mobile Fun for about $70.
Wednesday, January 25
Huawei Mediapad now available in India for Rs. 28000 REview with price
Huawei MediaPad is finally on sale in India from online retailers after their announcement last November. It was announced globally last June and comes with a 7-inch (1280×800 IPS) LCD display, Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS (Upgradable to Android 4.0) and it is powered by Dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor. It has 5MP audo-focus camera and 1.3MP front camera. It is just 10.5mm thick and weighs 390g. The connectivity includes 3G(HSPA+ 14.4Mbps/EVDO Rev B/TD), Wi-Fi 802.11b /g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and GPS/A-GPS. Other features include, FM Radio, 3.5mm stereo audio jack, Stereo speaker, HDMI,USIM Card Slot and 32GB expandable memory slot. It comes with 4100mAh that offers 6h working time. Huawei announced at CES 2012 that MediaPad tablets would ship with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and announced the MediaPad color series that would be available in Q1 2012. Existing users would also get the Android 4.0 in Q1 2012. The Huawei MediaPad is now available from online retailer Letsbuy in India at Rs. 28,000. Do check-out Hands-on images of the Huawei Mediapad. Would you choose the MediaPad or go with the 10-inch Motorola Xoom that has seen tremendous price cut recently? ViaNokia Lumia 900 Review :India and UK Release Date, Price Still Pending on Carphone Warehouse
Less than two months after the release of Nokia Lumia 710 and 800, Espoo unveiled its first LTE equipped Windows Phone branded as the Lumia 900 destined for a global release. Today, we received confirmation the new 4G phone is etched on Carphone Warehouse which means, its possible release date on UK will be around soon.
Going back with the discussion, eagle-eyed customers have spotted a listing under Carphone about the Mango-equipped 4G handset slated for a release this June. Obviously, everything is still tentative in fact, the page where the leak was purported is now gone. Just a refresher, the main advantage of Lumia 900 with her older siblings is 4G support putting its DL speeds up to 21Mbps (theoretically). Aside from that, it comes with a front-facing cam for video-chat, better screen panel and beefed out battery. The rest of its specs are the same like 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, 512MB RAM, 8MP shooter camera and powered by 1.4GHz single-core Snapdragon CPU.
Nokia Lumia 910: Rumored Specs and Release Date Next Quarter
Rumor has it that Nokia will be launching sometime soon the Lumia 910. Of course, we’d love to see first a unit wherein we can have a hands-on but were surely keeping our fingers crossed on this especially that Nokia just showcased the Lumia 900 back in CES.
The camera will be the distinguishing factor as the 900 will pack a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera (Carl Zeiss f/22) that has LED flash and ability to record videos at 720p HD. On the other hand, the front-facing camera is a good 1-megapixel that utilizes f/2.4. Battery is the 1,830mAh which is embedded on the phone since its built is a unibody polycarbonate.
Murtazin have also mentioned that release of the 910 would be in May which is a month ahead of the 900’s release in UK. As they say, “to see is to believe,” that’s why we’re waiting for Nokia on official word on this.
HTC Primo Review: Affordable Price and Release With Beats Audio?
If you happen to be a fan of Dr. Dre’s audio (Beats) and HTC, chances are you’d be thrilled with upcoming HTC Primo. Word on such handset was shared through Stuff.tv.
Yes, you read that right as HTC Primo will have the Beats Audio Technology embedded on it. To make things more interesting, its operating system (OS) would be the well-known Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) whilst having the HTC Sense 4.0 on top of it. This handset is said to have a 3.7-inch touchscreen which is made bolder by the Gorilla Glass feature. Directing the functions from within is a 1GHz dual-core processor while RAM is a good 512MB. Taking stills and videos will be a breeze as its 5-megapixel camera is capable of 720p HD video capture and it will have an f-stop of 2.0 (it wouldn’t be a problem taking photos on low-light areas with such) and dual shutter functionality.
Those setting their eyes on the Primo can check it at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (end of February) as its expected to make its way on said event. As for pricing, no details are available but we’d like to see the Primo hit the entry-level price because a lot of customers would really be happy and pay for having both ICS and Beats.
HTC Velocity 4G Review: Speed Performance and Price Update For Australia
Telstra Corporation Limited is starting a new campaign, offering up a batch of 4G-enabled mobile devices in Australia, and they’re going to be the first ever 4G phones the country will see. So far, only one phone has been unveiled, but Telstra promises that there will be 3 more coming, along with a 4G tablet in the middle of the year.
However, Telstra is talking about a 4G campaign, so it only makes sense that the Velocity has been enabled for 4G connectivity. Given its speed on a 3G network, you can expect it to be even faster on Telstra’s 4G network. According to the first tests made by Australian Android community Ausdroid, it ran a download speed of 32.82Mbps and an upload speed of 11.26Mbps. However, two tests run by gadget enthusiast and radio personality Trevor Long managed to top the site’s results with 39.85Mbps and 11.88Mbps for the downloading and uploading rates respectively, and again with the higher speeds of 40.77Mbps and 20.07Mbps. These rates are certainly impressive, but future users may not get these same speeds if they decide to go with Telstra, as connection speeds are always likely to vary.
Unfortunately, the Velocity’s OS is not as impressive as its speed rates, but Telstra promises to have an update to Ice Cream Sandwich within six weeks. For now, it runs on Android Gingerbread and is currently available on Telstra’s site with a variety of plans and prices.
Samsung Wave 525 Hands-on Review – A Budget Conscious Phone with Price
Today, We are back with one more Hands-on review of a medium range device i.e. Samsung Wave 525. Previously, we reviewed Samsung’s cheapest Android smartphone i.e. Samsung Galaxy Y. I know what’s going on your mind that why I am talking about this old stuff of Samsung Wave 525 S5253 now. Reason being is I got a chance to have hands-on to this device, and as always how can I forget to share my experience with my readers. I believe “it’s better late than never”, am I right?
The Samsung Wave 525 GT-5253 is a bit old device but still manages to keep good market share for those budget conscious users. If we are considering it as a smartphone then it won’t be totally distracting but will be a unique concept with Samsung’s very own Bada OS.
eye3 DSLR Helicopter: Price and Release For New Flying Robot
Aspiring photographers and video makers know this problem very well: Getting a bird’s eye-view of things, but not finding the right altitude or angle to take those shots. However, a computer programmer decided to take matters into her own hands and make a gadget that will allow for gorgeous aerial shots without having to climb trees or stand on buildings.
It sound promising, but if you’re worried that the eye3 may crash and wreck your expensive DSLR, Sigler and her husband promise that the copter is very durable with a frame made out of fiber glass and high-precision carbon. As there are 6 rotors, the eye3 wont immediately crash if two of the rotors fail, allowing you to land it safely for repairs. Repairing is also easy, the Siglers claim. Replacing parts will be inexpensive, and only basic soldering skills will be needed.
The eye3 chopper also comes with two kits, basic and advanced. The basic kit will be given only to those who have experience in flying, as it doesn’t come with the autopilot function. Meanwhile, the advanced kit priced is geared toward beginners, with autopilot, GPS navigation and a full set of spare parts for repairs, and the pro kit will carry a charging station for the camera. However, all kits don’t have the TX/RX cables needed, so you must supply your own.
The basic kit will be priced at $999, while the advanced kit will set you back for $1,499, and the pro kit will be sent for $2,499. To get your own, you need to go to the eye3′s Kickstarter page and pledge the right amount of money to the project. Once you’re done, you can expect the Siglers to mail your package in April. As there are still 29 days till the couple ends donations and gets to work, there’s still time to check your finances and see if you can afford a kit.
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