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After the enormous success of the Samsung S5230 (more than 30 million units sold worldwide) it is now surprise that Samsung is coming with a successor of this cheap mobile phone. The Samsung Star 2, also known as S5620, will again be a mobile phone with a 3 inch touchscreen that is available for about 150 euro.
The new phone has a slightly new design looking a bit more slick than the old one. The phone will again support a 3.0 inch touchscreen, however this time it will be a capacitve touchscreen instead of the old resistive one used for the original one. This will significantly increase the usability of the phone as this type of screen will respond way better that the resistive ones. The Samsung Star 2 will also get the new TouchWiz UI which is easy to use and can adjusted to your likings.
It also has improved connectivity as in now supports WiFi enabling you to attach your phone to a wireless network so that you can enjoy internet for free. The Star 2 is more focused on being social. Samsung has worked to tightly integrate social networking capabilities and gives you the choice how to stay in touch with the people important you. The Samsung Hub for example is now integrated, this application collects all information from the different social networks that you are active on and puts it in one place.
Besides a better touchscreen and improved connectivity the Samsung Star 2 S5620 is again equipped with applications such as a MP3 player, FM radio, Bluetooth and a 3.2 megapixel camera making this mobile phone with decent specifications for a reasonable low price. Because of that we can expect that the Samsung Star 2 S5620 might become another cash cow for Samsung.
The Samsung Star 2 was officially announced in January and is expected to start shipping to Europe in February where it will cost around 149 euro.
The Motorola Atrix is a new smartphone with a number of notable features ranging from a 5 megapixel camera, advanced touchscreen, Android Froyo OS and even a biometric fingerprint scanner. All of these impressive attributes are encased within a great looking handset.
The Motorola Atrix measures 117.8x 63.5x 10.1mm, and weighs in at a light weight 135 grams. The front of the handset is dominated by the large 4 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen which is on hand to display up to 16 million individual colours within a hefty pixel resolution of 540x 960. This means that the contents of the screen, be it photos, videos, games or web pages are displayed with the utmost quality and clarity. As is standard with most smartphones, the Atrix also boasts accelerometer and proximity sensors as well as multi touch support. The standard Android shortcut panel is located at the base of the screen, meaning the MotoBlur UI is easily navigated. One of the features that sets the Motorola Atrix apart from the competition is the biometric fingerprint scanner. This allows users to unlock their screen simply by swapping their fingerprint over the scanner meaning no one else will have access to their all important info. Of course, should users prefer they can alternatively use the standard PIN code or standard unlock feature on the touchscreen.
A generous 16 GB of onboard storage capacity is provided as standard meaning that video files, videos, downloaded games and applications and documents can be stored within the phone so users have their files with them at all times. An integrated microSD card slot is also provided, meaning that an additional 32 GB of storage can be attained by using an appropriate memory card.
The Motorola Atrix comes with a number of different connectivity options to provide the optimum levels of Internet connection and cellular networks. Super fast Internet browsing is achieved via both 3G (14.4 Mbps) and Wi-Fi. The full HTML browser supports Adobe Flash 10.1 meaning that no websites are out of bounds, and users can enjoy embedded games and videos so they can enjoy everything the Internet has to offer.
An easy to use yet powerful 5 mega-pixel digital camera is provided take high quality snapshots on the move. A pixel resolution of 2592x 1944 means that photos of very good quality, and Autofocus, image stabilisation and an LED flash ensure that taking them is a simple affair. The camera can also shoot high definition video in 720p quality; however the hardware is in place for this to be up to 1080p, once a software update is available.
Android 2.2 is the operating system of choice, and this works in conjunction with a dual core 1GHz processor. The latter provides the power to run demanding applications and means that multitasking is no problem. It additionally means that browsing the web is super fast and operating the touchscreen has virtually zero lag. Being an Android smartphone, the standard package of Google features is included alongside numerous multimedia and entertainment apps. Additional applications can be downloaded meaning the sky's the limit in terms of customisation and functionality.
The Motorola Atrix makes a great choice for those seeking a functional Android Smartphone, and with features such as the fingerprint scanner, gadget enthusiasts are sure to be wowed by this great looking device.
The T-Mobile Unity is impressive in many ways, providing affordable luxury such as Internet access within a unit which is inherently appealing and compact. The unit is 108 mm by 59 mm wide and only 12 mm thick and offers quad band functionality, with the added bonus of a useful QWERTY keyboard.
The unit offers web access on the move, in addition to the usual elements and connectivity options which you would expect such as GPRS and Bluetooth, this is especially useful for those who enjoy social networking and media interaction online. One of the key elements of the unit is its QWERTY keyboard, which is responsive and useful in every way. The keyboard is accessed by simply sliding the keyboard out from behind the display screen, meaning that it is extremely easy to enter text and data.
The handset comes with an expressive 2.4 inch display screen which offers TFT functionality and capability, whilst offering excellent quality imagery due its ability to display 256,000 colour combinations. The display screen operates at 320 x 240 pixels. The handset comes with vibration and ring alert options whilst offering the opportunity to use downloaded MP3 files as ring tones. The unit also offers hands free capability due to its inclusion of a useful speakerphone. The handsets phone book retains numerous contacts whilst also providing the virtue of photo call, in addition, the handset also comes with an effective call records feature.
The handset comes with a range of entertainment options such as a 2.0 megapixel snapshot style camera which can be utilised to record video for those who desire an alternative means of recording moments. The handset also comes with an FM radio, which offers the user the option of accessing a wide range of radio stations. In addition for those who enjoy listening to downloaded music and video files, the inclusion of an MP3 music player and video player offers all that is required. As you would expect the handset comes with MMS, SMS functionality as well as predictive text input functionality.
The T-Mobile Unity, which in many ways is like the popular T-Mobile E200 Vibe, provides an exceptional handset with numerous useful and engaging features. Ultimately its affordable price tag is one its key features.
The X10 Mini may have the mistaken impression of simply being a smaller version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. That is true but only to a certain extent. Before it becomes branded as a miniature clone, it does have a personality all to its own. What is holding a X10 Mini like? Think of 8 credit cards bunched together and that's virtually what it's like to be holding this smart phone.
Similar to the larger X10, the X10 Mini also relies on only three actual physical buttons, while the rest is done virtually on the 2.55-inch touch screen. This smart phone will appear cute but its features are serious as any big-name phone goes. Since this phone is powered by Android, it carries on its home page various widgets available within the scroll of the finger. These widgets welcome multi-tasking and as many as 20 can simultaneously run while the device is powered on. There are also shortcuts located on each corner for easier accessibility.
One of the more intriguing facets o the X10 Mini is the "Infinite Button", a feature that works hand in hand with the Timescape software. This is integration, a hodgepodge of the different social networks found on the World Wide Web. Think of slapping Facebook and Twitter together; sync it with the system, and presto! A running timeline of updates is all within one flick of the finger. The big question mark though hangs like a dark cloud above, as users will have to navigate around and type what must be said using the traditional means of sending SMS without the handy QWERTY option that would have made life much simpler.
This shortcoming is compensated with the browsing speed that this member of the Xperia family can offer. It loads even the trickiest of web pages quickly. More importantly, it will not stop the user from rotating the screen from portrait to landscape and vice-versa depending on the convenience. Speed will never be compromised when the screen is rotated, something that older phones cannot brag about.
The camera is also something to rave about. Despite the slight drop from 8.1-megapixels to only five-megapixels from its predecessor, the option to turn the flash on and off is a welcome addition, as is the choice of monitoring the settings as one goes along, pushes this phone over the top, especially when it comes to putting the camera on macro mode.
There is no multi-touch feature, but this product gets by with its relatively strong battery life and powerful connectivity. The phone can last as long as two days on full, hardcore use while also serving as an external drive for the desktop and laptop via sync.
All in all, the X10 Mini serves its purpose well and thrives on speed. It goes from one page to another with minimal pausing, much less stalling. In miniaturizing, Sony Ericsson made it big once more in the smart phone rat race. Hop along, Google, this will be a sweet ride.
In the last few years Nokia has been developing the business phone range, and it has been highly successful in that with phones like the Nokia E7 and the Nokia E72 proving to be instant hits. The latest phone, the Nokia E6, is also expected to be in a similar wavelength. It will not be one of the high-end phones that will be available only to a select few because of the affordability issues. The official launch of the Nokia E6 has not been carried out by Nokia, but it is expected that this phone will be announced officially within a week or so.
The Nokia E6 specifications have not been confirmed by Nokia yet. All the features that have been discussed on a number of websites over the Internet are all rumours. The phone will be having a 2.8 inch display, which is a figure that has been confirmed only by the very few images that have released online. This display is expected to come with the VGA resolution meaning that it will be capable of supporting resolutions of up to 640 x 480 pixels. This is fairly high for a screen of this size and this is certainly expected to boost to the credentials of the Nokia E6.
The Nokia E6 probably comes with another best business features of all, the full QWERTY keyboard. It is very similar to the keyboard that was seen in the Nokia E72. So, it seems that Nokia has decided not to mend something that is already perfect. The actual internal memory of the phone has not been revealed, although one certainly expect the phone to be coming with 32 GB memory card support.
The phone is equally capable in entertainment features as it is in the business features. The eight megapixel camera that is included in this phone shows the commitment of the phone in the entertainment side of things. It is a camera that can be having features like autofocus and dual LED flash. It has to be mentioned that this point that even though Nokia E7 does not have so many features within its camera.
Video recording is expected to be a standard feature in the camera, although the details about the video recording specifications has not been revealed yet. The phone will be running on the latest Symbian 3 operating system, which made its debut on the Nokia N8. This is considered as a worthy replacement for the Symbian S60 operating system, which is considered to be extremely old to be running on a new smartphone. The Nokia E6 is expected to provide all the major connectivity options like 3G and Wi-Fi, to go along with the Bluetooth and microUSB option. While even though entertainment phones like the Nokia N8 are coming with business applications, it would be daft to think that the Nokia E6 will not be coming with any. So, it is expected to feature PDF reader and Quick Office applications built-in.
On January of 2010, we were amazed with the all new device called the Apple iPad. The purely touch screen tablet offered possibilities we never thought possible. Since then, everyone wanted one. This is why various manufacturers followed suit. Samsung created the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Dell created the Dell Streak. As the demand grew, so did the need for more apps. This meant that people needed more powerful tablets. Due to this, there was a demand for more powerful tablets. Blackberry satisfied this demand by creating the dual-core Blackberry Playbook. This 2011, there are two more tablets that come with the same power. These are the LG Optimus Pad and the Motorola Xoom.
When it comes to power, these to devices have what it takes to satisfy your needs. They both come with the most powerful processors ever to be equipped on tablet PCs. They both come with 1 GHz dual-core processors. With all of this power, you were allowed to do more. This allowed you to run complicated tasks all at once. You could run videos, music, a video call, games, and tools simultaneously. Regardless of how many apps and OS applications you ran, you would never feel a decrease in performance. Tasks were distributed among the two processor cores instead of just one core handling all of the stress. Two cores will always be better than one.
Not only do the tablets come with the most powerful processors ever to be used on tablets; they also came with the most advanced operating system only Android has to offer. They both ran on the Android 3.0 OS (Honeycomb). Not only is this the latest OS by android; it is also especially designed for tablets. There are so many advantages of this operating system. They offer web fidelity like none other, which gives you easy access to millions of websites that rely on Flash and HTML 5. They offer both speed and stability. Lastly, they offer power without using up a lot of battery life. This meant that you are sure to enjoy the devices' powerful features hours upon hours at a time.
This 2011, you are sure to enjoy blinding speed, energy efficiency, and dependable stability in two powerful tablets. They are optimized for heavy multi-tasking, intense gaming, lightning-fast web browsing, and high-quality multimedia. With the LG Optimus Pad and the Motorola Xoom, you get the new generation of tablets.
These days, the powerful handsets dominate the limelight. We see phones that come with the most advanced operating systems such as the Google Nexus S and its Android 2.3 OS Gingerbread. We have also seen handsets that come with 1 GHz dual-core processors such as the Motorola Atrix and the Samsung Galaxy S2. However, what if you are only looking for basic and mid-range smartphones? If this is what you are looking for, you will find it in the LG Optimus Me and Chic.
There are people who are looking for the most advanced Android handsets the technology has to offer, and there are also people who are looking for smartphones that offer their basic Android needs. To penetrate this market, LG created two handsets that are well capable of satisfying this need. They come with features that are adequate in making you browse the web, multi-task, and make use of apps.
When it comes to processing power, the phones come with adequate mobile processors that allow you enjoy the essentials. The Me and Chic both come with 600 MHz processors that allow basic multi-tasking. You can run multiple apps and OS applications all at once. These processors are strong enough to run apps and their OS applications.
Both phones come with cameras that are powerful enough to satisfy your multimedia needs. The Me comes with a 3.15 MP camera and additional image enhancing features such as autofocus and geotagging. The Chic comes with a more superior 5 MP camera with similar image enhancing capabilities. With these cameras, you can upload multimedia on your favorite social network as soon as you are done capturing and recording.
The LG Optimus Me and Chic come with high-speed 3G capabilities that will allow you to enjoy the internet wherever you go. The Me can download at 3.6 mbps. The Chic can download at 7.2 mbps and upload at 2 mbps. Just as long as you have access to a 3G network, you can enjoy high-speed internet. In addition to the 3G capabilities of the handsets, they also come with Wi-Fi capabilities. This means that you will be able to access public hotspots and home wireless networks. This will give additional options to connect to the internet.
Since the phones both run on the Android 2.2 OS (Froyo), you are sure to enjoy everything Google has to offer. You will have access to Google Search, Gmail, GTalk, Maps, and so much more. With the LG Optimus Me and Chic, you get to satisfy your need for basic and mid-ranged smartphones.
Samsung's Galaxy series has kept us in anticipation with the new additions to their roster. They have announced that they will be releasing a mid-range handset with the Fit. They will be releasing a sound smartphone with the Ace. If power is what you are looking for, the Samsung Galaxy S2 comes with all the powerful features you have been looking for.
In the past, this mobile phone manufacturer has created an innovative handset in the i9000 S. It is one of the most popular handsets in Samsung's roster and has opened our eyes to countless possibilities. However, smartphones seem to get more powerful as new handsets roll out of the market. They now come with powerful software and hardware we never thought possible in mobile devices. When power comes to mind, this mobile giant has followed suit with the S2.
This 2011, the S2 comes with features that are sure to surprise you. It is one of the few smartphones that come with a 1 GHz dual-core processor. With this processor, you are sure to enjoy performance like never before. Mobile phone OS applications will load in an instant. There will be no problems installing and running apps. Switching from a multitude of apps will be smooth and easy. Furthermore, no matter how many tasks you run on the phone, you will never feel a decrease in performance.
Aside from the powerful processor of the mobile phone, the Samsung Galaxy S2 comes with the most advanced OS only Google's Android has to offer. It comes pre-installed with the latest Android 2.3 OS Gingerbread. If you thought the 2.2 Froyo was cutting edge, wait till you experience the Gingerbread. It offers better web fidelity, smoother multi-tasking, and better compatibility to apps downloaded from the Android Market. If you thought all of this power will drain the batteries faster, think again. The Gingerbread is highly energy efficient. It will save on power, regardless of how much you use the handset.
When power comes to mind, this handset has all the powerful features that you had in mind. To date, the Samsung Galaxy S2 is the most powerful handset in the popular series.
The T-Mobile Pulse Mini has become a popular choice, due to its endearing aesthetic appeal, as well as its impressive levels of functionality and cost effective price. It is a unit which offers affordable smart phone technology with the added benefit of Internet access all within a stylish unit.
The unit utilises a 600 MHz processor as its central processing unit, which provides it with sufficient stability and reliability to perform the various functions and features requested of it. This is coupled by the utilisation of the eclair version of the android operating system, which is stable and provides the means to access a wide and diverse range of additional applications which can be added as and when required.
The display screen contained within this unit offers outstanding quality image representation by virtue of the 256,000 colour combinations that it is able to display within its 2.8 inch screen size. The screen itself is TFT resistive and offers effective and versatile touch screen functionality, whilst operating and a pixel resolution that is quoted at 240 x 320 pixels. The unit also comes with an accelerometer sensor which automates image orientation.
The handset comes with a multitude of useful functionality which includes social networking integration capability in conjunction with the added benefit of live updates. In addition the unit provides satellite navigation, as well as an MP4 multimedia player and an MP3 music player, both of which are able to accept a wide array of file formats. The unit also comes with an FM radio as well as a 3.15 megapixel camera which takes effective imagery by virtue of the inclusion of an LED flash, whilst also offering geo-tagging and the ability to record video. As an additional benefit, the handset also comes with a secondary and supplementary camera which records at VGA quality.
From a connectivity perspective they handset comes fully loaded with almost every conceivable option, including Bluetooth, USB as well as GPRS and EDGE connectivity. The unit also provides effective Internet access by virtue of its Wi Fi and HSDPA connections, offering fast and effective web access.
The Pink T-Mobile Pulse Mini offers an alternative colour variant from the standard versions of black and white that were previously available. The handsets popularity is down to a simple mix of affordable technology and stylish appeal, with the added benefit of being able to access a wide selection of online resources whilst on the move.
Sony Ericson has announced that it would be releasing a number of smartphones in its Xperia line this 2011, which has left us in gleeful anticipation. We cannot wait to get our hands on the new Arc and Neo, which features the innovative Bravia engine. With these handsets, you are sure to experience picture quality just like you would on HDTVs. However, picture quality is not the only theme design the company is promoting. They have also created a handset that comes with features you want and need. This is the Sony Ericsson Play.
When it comes to what you need, it comes with features that are essentially needed when it comes to enjoying everything Android smartphones have to offer. It is one of the few smartphones to come pre-installed with the Gingerbread mobile operating system. With this OS, you will enjoy all the advancements only Google's Android has to offer. You will have quick access to features and tools such as Google Maps, Voice Search, Search options, Talk, Calendar, YouTube, Gmail, and so much more. In addition, you will enjoy website accessibility, stability, multi-tasking, and battery life efficiency like never before.
Since this is an Android handset, you will have access to the popular Android Market. Here, you can choose to download an assortment of apps. With these apps, you can enjoy gaming, entertainment, productivity, information, and self-enrichment that no other OS can offer.
When it comes to what you want, the smartphone comes with additional features unique to the model. You get to enjoy the only PlayStation-certified handset available. It comes with its own dedicated GPU and 4 inch display, which ideal for intense gaming. Its gaming capabilities do not end here. Pushing the display upwards will reveal a feature unlike any other. This will reveal a controller similar to those found on consoles. This will allow you to play games just like you would on the popular gaming console.
You can play all the latest games that you can download from the Android market, but the games are certainly not limited to simple gaming apps. There are a couple of PlayStation games that are pre-installed, but this does not end here. You will be able to purchase and download popular titles straight to the phone. With the smartphone's high-speed 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities, you can download more games in no time.
With the Sony Ericsson Play, you get what you want and what you need.
Ever since tablets have been introduced into the electronics world, everyone seems to want to have one. It all started with the Apple iPad. It was purely touch screen. It was highly portable. It allowed you to browse the internet from wherever you may be. As the technology progressed, we have seen better tablets roll out of the market. The Samsung Galaxy Tab offered better web fidelity, which gave you access to millions of websites across the World Wide Web. When it came to power and dependability, Blackberry came up with a tablet that came with processor that far surpassed other tablets during the time. Now, there are two new tablets that offer their own specialty. The Motorola Xoom offers power like never before, and the HTC Flyer offers gaming like none other.
When it comes to power, the Xoom comes with intense hardware that is sure to blow your mind away. It comes with a 1 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 AP20H processor. It also comes with 1 GB of RAM. With all of this power, the Motorola Xoom is sure to make you enjoy your apps and OS applications at blinding speeds.
If you thought its power ended with its hardware, think again. The tablet runs on the latest Android OS that was especially designed for tablets. It runs on the Android 3.0 OS (Honeycomb). This will allow you to enjoy faster web browsing, better compatibility to apps, better energy efficiency, web integrity, more intuitive text input, and so much more.
When it comes to gaming, there is one device that is ahead of the rest. This is the HTC Flyer. When it comes to gaming, you will need a processor that can focus all of its power to running one particular game with highly demanding requirements. This is exactly what the tablet has to offer. It comes with a 1.5 GHz that can focus its attention to the task of running 3D games.
In addition to its specialized processor, it comes with OnLive gaming service integration. To play the most popular games, all you will need is the service's game controller and high-speed internet. With 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities, you are sure to play the best games wherever you may be.
This 2011, we can now get a glimpse of the next generation of tablet PCs. Sometime this year, you get to experience power and gaming like never before with the Motorola Xoom and HTC Flyer.
If you're trying to save a bit of money, but you still want quality in your mobile, the T-Mobile Zest E110 is definitely an ideal choice. Attractive, slim, and well equipped, it makes startlingly few sacrifices in the name of price. Here are a few more reasons why this is a phone worth considering.
If you're in tight budget, the T-Mobile Zest E110 is good enough. It's cheap and it offers basic functionalities and features that is pretty good for its price range. Users that only uses calling and messaging will be very please with its price. It's a very practical phone that emphasizes usability and simplicity. There are a lot of new and powerful phones out in the market today but when it boils down to it, what we just really need is just messaging and calling.
There are however a lot of advantages to having a high end phone but most of it is just for bragging rights and a feel of up to date with the world... which will get outdated and obsolete after a few months. Appearance-wise, the Zest may look a bit basic, but there's something elegant and minimalistic about its clean lines, solid colours, and curved corners. Those who fuss about phones these days having tiny buttons will adore this phone-its alphanumeric keypad is refreshingly large.
Its screen, however, is a bit on the small side and lacks the pinpoint precision and crispness of high end phones. Its textured back also helps in keeping a good grip, especially one handed. When it comes to music, the Zest has you covered, providing you with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an Fm radio, and a decent music player. The headset that comes with the phone is strangely good as well, which is a rarity in a world of mobiles equipped with crappy, tinny headsets.
There's nothing new or shiny here, but it remains a reliable set of features, and its sound quality is top notch. Its VGA camera is also pretty bare bones, but it has enough power to take quick shots on the go. It's also equipped with multi-shot, digital zoom, portrait mode, and a self timer. There's no way to upload them, however, and its lack of a flash means that pictures may come out looking noisy or blurry. Well, that's the T-Mobile Zest E110 for you. A budget mobile phone that is just right for what it has to offer.
Samsung's Galaxy series has always been synonymous to quality. This is clearly evident in past handsets such as the i9000 S and the Giorgio Armani. Now, there are two more handsets that offer to give you a quality mobile experience. These handsets are the Samsung Galaxy Gio and the Ace.
When it comes to display capabilities, both smartphones come with displays that will not disappoint. The Gio comes with a 3.2 inch TFT touch screen that has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and can display as much as 16 million colors. The Ace comes with a 3.31 inch display that has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and can display as much as 16 million colors. Anything viewed on these screens will spectacular.
If you are looking for mobile phones that come with decent onboard cameras, these phones will not disappoint. The Gio comes with a 3.15 MP camera and the Ace comes with a 5 MP camera. Both come with additional image enhancing features such as geotagging and autofocus. They are also capable of high-quality video recording. Furthermore, you will never run out of storage with the phones. Both handsets have micro SD support.
The Samsung Galaxy Gio and the Ace come with high-speed internet capabilities. Both smartphones can download at speeds of up to 7.2 mbps. They also have Wi-Fi capabilities. This will make it easier for you when it comes to downloading apps, email, video streaming, browsing, IMs, and so much more. In addition, you can upload your captured images and recorded videos on your favorite social network just as soon as you are done capturing and recording.
The software and hardware of the two smartphones will never let you down. Both handsets come with powerful processors. The Gio comes with an 800 MHz processor and the Ace comes with a 600 MHz processor. Coupled with powerful processors, the phones also come with a highly advanced OS offered by Google. This is the Android 2.2 OS Froyo. With this OS, you are sure to enjoy more from the web, multi-tasking, and energy efficiency on the Samsung Galaxy Gio and the Ace.
When we first heard of the Sony Ericsson Vivaz, we immediately noticed the smartphone's ability to deliver imagery like never before. It was one of the first to allow you to enjoy high-definition videos on its 3.2 inch resistive touch screen. Now, the Vivaz is ready to pass on the mantle to two of the newest additions of the Xperia family. These are the Neo and Arc.
The display capabilities of the two handsets go well beyond their physical appearances. Upon first glance at the 3.7 inch display of the Neo and the 4.2 inch display of the Arc, you might not think much of them. In fact, you may think that they have nothing new to offer. Looks can be deceiving. These displays are more unique than you might think.
These displays come with Sony's innovative Bravia Engine technology. If you are not familiar with this technology, it is the same used on high-definition LCD televisions, projectors, and the PlayStation3, which the company is known for. Now, they have applied the same cutting edge technology on their mobile phones.
Bravia is short for Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture. This simply means that you will enjoy your multimedia in a display that offers the highest standard in HD technology. From video streaming to video recording, you are sure to experience video-realism like never before.
Aside from the display capabilities of the two phones, you will enjoy nothing but camera superiority with the Sony Ericsson Neo and Arc. They are both equipped with 8 MP digital cameras. With support of up to 32 GB from a micro SD card, you are sure to capture and record ton of high-quality multimedia. Better yet, with the broadband internet capabilities of the phones, you can easily upload pictures and videos on your favorite social networks. Prepare to share with the rest of the world your multimedia masterpieces.
To better enjoy what you capture and record on the Neo and Arc, you do not have to pass around the phones just to show your masterpieces. Both smartphones come with HDMI ports that will allow you to connect to HDTVs. On a larger screen, you can show anything from lasting moments to funny videos, from the candid to the staged, and from the awe-inspiring to the extraordinary to a much larger crowd.
When the best viewing quality comes to mind, no other smartphone can do it better. With the Sony Ericsson Neo and Arc, you get to enjoy the innovative Bravia display.
The LG Optimus Black is a premium Android smartphone which simply exudes style and class. It is packed with high end features, all encased within a slick and stylish handset.
So what's so appealing about this device? Well for starters, it has a large screen, 4 inches, to be exact. Also it is extra light, noticeably so at 109 grams. Both means that it fits in the hand quite well, and is a pleasure to hold and use but the lightness to it does not to rob us of the solid, robust feel that we have gotten to like in other top of the line phones.
The LG Optimus Black has the four capacitive Android keys at the bottom, and a 2 MP front facing camera at the top. The micro-USB, the headphone jack and the power/lock button are on the top but at the rim. There is a super-bright 4 inch-diameter NOVA screen to do the high definition job. The back is plastic, and is undecorated, shows only the 5 MP camera at the back with a single LED flash plus 720p recording capability.
The design seems clean and minimalistic. Turning it on, we see the NOVA in action. It boasts matching AMOLED with significantly lower power consumption, up to 50% in fact. For those who may be unable to charge their phone regularly, this will come as a massive relief.
It is powered by Froyo, so there are the usual Leapview, seven homescreens, a nicely usable keyboard app, and a useful camera, music player and gallery. Froyo supports Flash as well, at least to the level of Lite, but that seems to be enough to play a number of games online. All these are seasoned with some smart LG tweaks starting with Gesture UI enabling you to access messages and missed calls from the lock screen and thanks to the accelerometer inside, you can give commands by lifting, twisting, tapping, shaking the phone to answer calls or to open the camera app.
There is no HDMI capability, but there is the function to forward media content to DLNA-enabled devices like big screen TVs, Xboxes and Win7 PCs.
As the phone is not out yet, there are quite a few rumours concerning the LG Optimus Black's pricing. It is said that it will be slightly underpriced compared to the competition, which may be enough to give LG an edge over the fierce competition in the smartphone market, which seems to be dominated by HTC and Samsung... at least, the non-iOS-share is. Also, LG has promised that Froyo shall be upgradable to Gingerbread.
Whatever price point the LG Optimus Black sits at, there is no doubt it will prove a popular device. It boasts all the bells and whistles of many top-end Android smartphones, but does not sacrifice its aesthetic appeal to achieve this.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the way to go when looking for the smart phone that brings together that sleek look, cutting-edge features, advanced software, and durability that is built to last for years to come. Because of the X10 Android Operating System that comes with this product, it is difficult not to create comparisons with the Google Nexus One, as that runs on the Android 2.1 as well.
An X10 review always starts with a quick look on its 480 x 854 pixel touch screen, seeing that it does away almost entirely with a physical keypad in favor of a virtual one. All the functions and commands that need to be set take place on the touch screen, and the three buttons found at the bottom only serve the following purposes. First, the return to the Home page, similar to the way the iPhone works. Second, there is a back page, typical for most Sony Ericsson phones. Third, there is a Menu/Settings button for easy editing of phone configurations.
The casing of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 comes in plastic, which might not be the most practical material that would justify the advancements in technology that comes with it, so in this case, do not judge the phone by its cover. Surprisingly, it still comes off very modern and everything seems to be in the right place. The camera lens is fitted at the rear upper center while the USB port and power button can be found on the topside of the phone. They keyboard comes in QWERTY format and it will take a couple of days to adjust to if one is used to the alphanumeric arrangements on older models.
The built-in camera of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is not as reliable as one would hope it would be in spite of its 8.1 megapixel capacity. Neither is its video capture because it tends to come off a bit grainy. Had there been a 720p option, this problem would be a different matter altogether. Having another camera on the other side as well would help, as would a stronger bass on the built-in speakers.
Multi-tasking is one of the best things one can do with a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, as it does not lag or compromise performance. When browsing the Internet through Wi-Fi or 3G from slight to moderate use, expect the phone to carry on for as long as two days without any alerts of having low battery. It also happens to have Bluetooth 2.1 that allows it to tether to other devices once the option is given to do so. As the firmware continues to update itself, improvements are also being made. Wi-Fi disruptions are no longer frequent and self-rebooting have become a thing of the past.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 pushes the limits of a smart phone even further. What will they think of next? The integration of the Android into this gadget changes the complexion and makes this a whole new ball game in the world of smart phones.
There is a variety of handsets that have been and are yet to be released this 2011 by Samsung's Galaxy series. They have created a solid smartphone in the Ace. They have created the most powerful their technology has to offer in the S2. If you are looking for more compact handsets, there are two smartphones you might find interesting. These are the Samsung Galaxy Mini and the Fit.
When dimensions are concerned, the two handsets come in compact dimensions that you require. The Mini is 110.4 mm in height, 60.8 mm in width, and 12.1 mm in thickness. The Fit is only 110.2 mm high, 61.2 mm wide, and 12.6 mm thick. As you can see, this is as compact as it gets.
Regardless of their compact sizes, the smartphones come with displays that will not disappoint. The Mini comes with a 3.14 inch TFT capacitive touch screen display that has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and can display as much as 256 k colors. The Fit comes with a 3.31 inch TFT capacitive touch screen display that has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and can display as much as 16 million colors.
The Samsung Galaxy Mini and the Fit also come with mobile processors that are sure to get the job done. They both come with 600 MHz mobile processors. With these processors, you can enjoy smooth multitasking and processing. They will never let you down when it comes to running apps and OS applications.
When software comes to mind, both handsets come with highly advanced operating systems only Android has to offer. They both come pre-installed with the Android 2.2 OS (Froyo). There are a number of advantages you are sure to enjoy with this OS. These are easy multi-tasking, faster web browsing, optimized for apps, and energy efficiency. These handsets are sure to make you enjoy everything Android is known for.
If you are looking for compact phones that come jam packed with Android features, there is no more need to look anywhere else. The Samsung Galaxy Mini and the Fit come with powerful features in a mini package.
The X10 Mini has been around since Valentine's Day 2010. So those who are still looking for the smallest Android-powered smart phone need not search any further. The X10 Mini specs are top of the line and match up to most other smart phones out there in the market today. However, it is not exactly the smaller version of its larger X10 counterpart. Appearance is highly valued and prioritized in this smart phone. Straight from the box, it comes right away with five differently colored back panels for variety. Memory is also of great importance as a 2GB microSD is included in the package.
But going back, no other smart phone that runs on Android comes with such big features in a small package. The Xperia X10 Mini is loaded with a five-megapixel camera, a solid and stable 2G and 3G network, the Bluetooth 2.0, a USB port and a headset jack, among others. A slight nitpick would be the downgrade of the megapixel capacity, as the X10 version had an eight-megapixel camera built into it.
One of the biggest upgrades that the X10 Mini boasts of from its predecessor is its slide out QWERTY keyboard that gives the phone a dynamic feel right from the get-go. It retains the "human curvature" ergonomic, and it is very easy to grip at all times. Because its thickness is at 16mm, it won't slip off the hand as easy as one might assume it to do so.
At 2.55 inches, the touch screen is a little smaller than the X10 version. However, the slider easily compensates for this as it gives the phone a completely different look altogether. The only concern being brought up by this sleek phone is that it is so small that men who have done a lot of manual labor and have calloused fingers may have trouble in terms of dexterity with regard to handling this device, particularly when typing on the virtual screen. This problem may in turn be frustrating and size will end up being a hindrance rather than help to begin with.
Through third-party applications available on the Android Market, the Java feature can be enabled, allowing maximized use of MP4, YouTube, Google Maps, and other intricate features that an inferior phone would unable to handle. One of the better upgrades that are notable in this product is the addition of a reliable stereo FM radio that provides quality feedback and reception. Timescape, a format that integrates Facebook and Twitter, among other social networking sites, into a "Spline," is a carryover from the X10 model.
One notable omission in this phone is the lack of Mediascape software to manage the different forms of media found in the phone, from music to videos. It has made the jump from Android 1.6 (Donut) to Android 2.1 (?clair), but that is as far as it goes.
The X10 Mini reinvents the whole Sony Ericsson Xperia experience and it should jumpstart the competition of smart phones all over again, just the way it should be all along.
The Vodafone 345 is a handset that is ideal for those who are looking for a simple yet effective handset, without the many encumbrances that are designed and provided within the multitude of newly released mobile phones that seem to do everything. If looking for the latest camera or the fastest processing capability within a mobile phone, then this handset is not for you.
The unit is one of the simplest units available within the mobile phone market, offering a user friendly style of QWERTY keyboard, for its main purpose which is to offer the user the ability to access text based services. The handset comes with a 1.8 inch display screen which is TFT and displays effective imagery in a colourful and vibrant manner due to the 65,000 colour combinations that are available to it.
As you would expect, this particular handset is geared towards those who are looking for an extremely affordable unit, which has limited functionality, yet is able to provide the type of services that are popular, such as SMS messaging. In addition the unit comes with an FM radio, which provides the means to access a wide and diverse range of radio broadcast from a multitude of radio stations.
The alert options provided within the unit incorporate standard ring and vibration options, whilst also providing the ability to utilise polyphonic ringtones, to add and supplement the existing options provided within the unit. The handset comes with a loud speaker as well as a 3.5 mm jack, which affords the user the ability to plug in a set of headphones for personal listening.
Additional functionality includes a phone book, which retains and records information appertaining to the various contacts the user wishes to retain, whilst the call records facility, as expected, provides informative content relating to calls made, received and dialled. The unit also comes with a calculator, a currency converter as well as predictive text input as standard.
The Vodafone 345 Pink is an impressive addition to this popular range of handsets. Their popularity is down to affordability, aesthetic appeal and in many cases its simple yet effective functionality.
Samsung's Galaxy series has created a number of popular handsets in the past. They have created one of the most sought after Android handsets in the i9000 S, and they have created smartphone that is all about fashion and innovation in the Giorgio Armani. This 2011, the mobile phone giant announced that it would be adding a few more additions to this popular series. If you are in need of a more compact Android, you will find it in the Fit. If you are looking for a powerful dual-core handset, the S2 is the phone for you. If you are in need of a sound smartphone that allows you to enjoy Android benefits, the Samsung Galaxy Ace is the phone you should be looking forward to.
Ever since Android handsets were introduced into the mobile world, they offer a number of conveniences, features, and attractions we never thought possible. They allowed us to enjoy the internet from wherever we may be, and opened a number of possibilities through the use of apps. Truly, our mobile experience will never be the same.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace offers to do just this. It allows you to enjoy everything the World Wide Web has to offer. Thanks to the phone's Android 2.2 OS Froyo, you can enjoy web fidelity at its finest. You will have access to millions of websites that rely on plug-ins such as HTML 5 and Flash. From email accounts to social networks, from IMs to RSS feeds, and from streaming to multimedia uploads, you will get to enjoy the internet just like you would on your computer.
The phone comes with hardware that will not disappoint. It comes with an 800 MHz processor, 158 MB of internal storage, and support for up to 32 GB from a micro SD card. It also comes with a superior 5 MP camera and other image enhancing features for your image capturing and video recording needs. When it comes to high-speed internet capabilities, it comes with 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities.
You could say that this is in fact one of the soundest Android handsets around. These are the things you should expect from the Samsung Galaxy Ace this 2011.
The new LG Optimus 2X is a stunningly fast device, boasting a dual-core processor, with a customized Android interface to fit the bill. This sounds great on paper but what does this mean in terms of everyday usage?
LG has decided to concentrate on making the LG Optimus 2X as fast as possible, with the processor handling any task you throw at it. If dual-core technology is here to stay, then smartphones are going to get much more powerful, very quickly. The Optimus 2X is fast, stunningly so, outdoing its single-core opponents' offerings.
Apart from being fast, designers concentrated on the interface being smooth. If there's one thing to love about Apple's products, that's the silky, well-oiled, and still super smooth user experience. If you want to zoom in, just flick your fingers. Want to scroll down fast, just flick your fingers. The LG Optimus 2X is the Android phone coming closest to this, and that is something to be commended. Naturally, it can be asked why are we concerning ourselves with Apple in a review of an LG product, but the answer is simple: it is because Android is doing it, they want to beat iOS in its own game, and with LG they have come surprisingly close to achieving it.
Seeing it in comparison with other phones using the same Android 2.2 interface, or Froyo for short, the difference is significant, and awesome to operate, adding a noticeable new dimension to everyday usage.
It features a new version of Google Maps to help you navigate. The update is coming to other platforms as well, but still it looks awesome to look down on buildings like you are in a helicopter. It features an app to help you find the best choices on Android Market called the App Advisor. On the other hand, LG preloaded a lot of applications right on the phone for users' convenience. Some you might find useful, some not, but then again removing them is as simple as a flick of your finger. The weather app provides a nice addition: on request it takes into account the wind outside and tells you how cold or hot it feels outside.
The 8 megapixel camera is great; it takes nice pictures even without the LED flash on, and in poor light. What you shoot is easy to share over Twitter or Facebook, due to the built-in share capabilities. Another area where the LG Optimus 2X trumps the vast majority of its rivals is in its ability to capture 1080p HD video footage. Most smartphones which capture HD does so in 720p, so as you may expect, the results of the Optimus 2X's video camera function is simply stunning.
It also features an HDMI port, so it lets you play back HD videos, should the need arise, and it does have the power to do it without a hitch. Also, the phone is equipped with DLNA, giving users the opportunity to wirelessly stream multimedia to a compatible TV to enjoy it on the big screen.
Anyhow, the phone's pure speed is amazing. It does have some small flaws that come from Android tweaks, but they will no doubt be remedied in future updates of the software. All in all, the LG Optimus 2X boasts a user experience not found on any other phone, and if you are interested in performance and features, this is the phone for you.
Motorola has created a wide range of smartphones. They have created a sound Android phone with the Defy. They have created powerful business handsets with the Milestone, Cliq 2, and Milestone 2. This 2011, they have created a handset that is all about sheer power. This is the Motorola Atrix.
When it comes to power, this handset comes with the most powerful processor mobile technology has to offer. It comes with a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor. It also comes with 1 GB of RAM. With a powerful mobile processor and this much RAM, you are sure to get the job done in less than half the time. Unlike single-core processor wherein performance is sacrificed to give way to the demands of various tasks, dual-core processors divide the load. The tasks are divided among two cores as opposed to one core handling all the stress. The result is not noticing any change in performance.
Not only does the phone come with a powerful processor; the phone is built to last. It comes with a 4.0 inch TFT capacitive touch screen that allows you to enjoy visuals in rich and vivid colors. However, there is more to the handsets display than meets the eye. It is also protected by the toughest glass the technology has to offer. Its display is protected by Gorilla glass. This glass is highly resistant to scratches and can take pounds after pounds of pressure. This makes this glass resistant to damage. It can take a lot of abuse, which mobile phones are susceptible to. With this glass, you are assured that the device is totally protected from physical damage.
The device also comes with highly advanced software. It comes pre-installed with Android's version 2.2 operating system the Froyo. This may not be new to you. In fact, there have been numerous devices carried by various phone manufacturers that run on the same operating system. This is why the phone's OS can be upgraded to the latest 2.3 version the Gingerbread. With this upgraded version, you are sure to enjoy more from heavy multi-tasking, stability, compatibility to apps, web fidelity, power, power efficiency, and so much more. You can get the most advanced OS Google has to offer.
With this OS and upgrade options, you are sure to enjoy everything Google has to offer. You can make use of Google Search, Maps, Gmail, GTalk, and YouTube. Furthermore, you will enjoy Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter integration on the Motorola Atrix.
The Vodafone 553 is an engaging handset, which provides an impressive array of functionality, including social media interaction. The unit offers a wide array of features, including touch screen functionality, multimedia playing capabilities as well as a QWERTY keyboard and a camera, all within a unit which is 108 mm x 53 mm wide and only 14 mm thick.
A handset comes with an impressively colourful 2.8 inch display screen, which is TFT resistive and also provides touch screen functionality and outstanding quality image display. This is due to the fact that it displays 256,000 colour combinations, providing the means to display images of excellent clarity and vibrancy. One of the key facets of this handset is the fact that it retains the services of a QWERTY keyboard, which simply slides out to offer landscape mode data and text entry.
The unit comes with the usual elements of ring and vibration options in addition to the ability to utilise MP3 ringtones. The handsets phone book has the ability to retain 1000 contacts whilst also providing photo call functionality, whilst its call records offer the opportunity to retain practically unlimited information and detail regarding calls.
From a connectivity point of view, the unit comes with a multitude of options including USB, Bluetooth as well as GPRS and EDGE connections. In addition the unit comes with a useful microSD card slot which provides the means to increase the available memory capacity within the unit, up to 8 GB.
The handset comes with MMS, SMS, e-mail and instant messaging capability in addition to a WAP 2.0 browser. A 2.0 megapixel camera is provided which takes effective snapshot style imagery, and also offers the opportunity for the user to take video as an alternative. The handset also comes with an MP4 multimedia player in addition to an MP3 music player, whilst also providing access whilst on the move, to Facebook, Yahoo messenger, twitter and Gtalk.
The Pink Vodafone 553 is a recent colour addition to the range, offering the same impressive levels of technology, albeit with a tinge of pink.