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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Official Demo

2012-02-29T19:50:00.001-08:00

windows 8 is a cool platform that is also available for pc and loptop's!
free preview download: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/download?ocid=W_MSC_W8P_DevCenter_MetroApps_EN-US

HTC One XL

2012-02-27T19:53:00.002-08:00

For AT&T

GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G Network LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100

Announced 2012, February

Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, Q2

BODY Dimensions 134.4 x 69.9 x 9.3 mm

Weight 130 g

- Touch-sensitive controls

DISPLAY Type Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~312 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch Yes

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass

- HTC Sense UI

SOUND Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker Yes

3.5mm jack Yes

MEMORY Card slot No

Internal 32 GB (26 GB user-available) storage, 1 GB RAM

DATA GPRS Yes

EDGE Yes

Speed HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

NFC Yes

USB Yes, microUSB (MHL) v2.0

CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

Features Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, face and smile detection

Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., video stabilization

Secondary Yes, 1.3 MP, 720p

FEATURES OS Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon

CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU Adreno 225

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email

Browser HTML, Adobe Flash

Radio No

GPS Yes, with A-GPS support

Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator

Colors Black, White

- Beats Audio

- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

- TV-out (via MHL A/V link)

- SNS integration

- MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player

- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player

- Google Search, Maps, Gmail,

YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk

- Document viewer/editor

- Voice memo/dial/commands

- Predictive text input

BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Po 1800 mAh

Stand-by

Talk time

HTC One V

2012-02-27T19:36:00.001-08:00

GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

Announced 2012, February

Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, Q2

BODY Dimensions 120.3 x 59.7 x 9.2 mm

Weight 115 g

- Touch-sensitive controls

DISPLAY Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches (~252 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch Yes

- HTC Sense UI

SOUND Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker Yes

3.5mm jack Yes

MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 32GB

Internal 4 GB, 512 MB RAM

DATA GPRS Yes

EDGE Yes

Speed HSDPA, HSUPA

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP

USB Yes, microUSB v2.0

CAMERA Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

Features Geo-tagging

Video Yes, 720p

Secondary No

FEATURES OS Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

CPU 1 GHz

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email

Browser HTML

Radio No

GPS Yes, with A-GPS support

Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator

Colors Brown

- Beats Audio

- SNS integration

- MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player

- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player

- Google Search, Maps, Gmail,

YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk

- Document viewer

- Voice memo/dial

- Predictive text input

BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh

Stand-by

Talk time

HTC ONE S

2012-02-27T19:14:00.001-08:00

GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
Announced 2012, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, Q2
BODY Dimensions 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm
Weight 119.5 g
- Touch-sensitive controls
DISPLAY Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 540 x 960 pixels, 4.3 inches (~256 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
- HTC Sense UI
SOUND Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
MEMORY Card slot No
Internal 16 GB, 1 GB RAM
DATA GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Speed HSDPA, HSUPA
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
USB Yes, microUSB (MHL) v2.0
CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, face and smile detection
Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., video stabilization
Secondary Yes, 1.3 MP, 720p
FEATURES OS Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 225
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash
Radio No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors Black
- MicroSIM card support only
- Beats Audio
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
- SNS integration
- MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk
- Document viewer
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Po 1650 mAh
Stand-by
Talk time

Nokia 808 PureView amazing 41 MEGAPIXELS!

2012-02-27T05:59:00.000-08:00

A very AMAZING symbian smartphone with 41 MEGAPIXELS!!

41 MP (38 MP effective, 7152 x 5368 pixels), Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Xenon flash

so cool!

[full specs]

GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100

Announced 2012, February

Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, May

BODY Dimensions 123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9 mm, 95.5 cc

Weight 169 g

DISPLAY Type AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 360 x 640 pixels, 4.0 inches (~184 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch Yes

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass

- Nokia ClearBlack display

SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker Yes

3.5mm jack Yes

MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB

Internal 16 GB storage, 1 GB ROM, 512 MB RAM

DATA GPRS Class 33

EDGE Class 33

Speed HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UPnP technology

Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP

NFC Yes

USB Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go support

CAMERA Primary 41 MP (38 MP effective, 7152 x 5368 pixels), Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Xenon flash

Features 1/1.2'' sensor size, ND filter, geo-tagging, face detection

Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, 3x digital zoom (effective 24-74mm f/2.4 @1080p)

Secondary Yes, VGA; VGA@30fps video recording

FEATURES OS Nokia Belle OS

CPU 1.3 GHz ARM 11

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

Browser HTML5, Adobe Flash Lite

Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS; FM transmitter

GPS Yes, with A-GPS support

Java Yes, MIDP 2.1

Colors Black, White, Red

- SNS integration

- Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic

- HDMI port

- MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player

- MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player

- Voice command/dial

- Document viewer

- Video/photo editor

- Predictive text input

BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh (BV-4D)

Stand-by Up to 465 h (2G) / Up to 540 h (3G)

Talk time Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 50 min (3G)

source: http://www.gsmarena.com

Temple Run for Android! (free download)

2012-02-18T06:39:00.000-08:00

On a (Samsung) Galaxy not-so-far away. Temple Run Android coming February 2012. We're so excited to announce this and appreciate all of our fans' support across both platforms!
-Imangi Studios

This is a very fun game from Imangi studios, that started on ios devices and soon will be release on android devices this february 2012.

screen shots on ioscdevice

free download in apps store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/temple-run/id420009108?ign-mpt=uo%3D6&mt=8

Valentines Day: History of Valentine's Day

2012-02-14T03:48:00.000-08:00

The History of VALENTINES DAY!

Happy valentines Day to all!! <3 <3 ❤😍❤

Go Launhcer EX

2012-02-14T03:43:00.000-08:00

You can download this in android market in you're android phone or to this link https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nYXUuZ28ubGF1bmNoZXJleCJd

Samsung Galaxy Note: A Note To Remember

2012-02-12T04:15:00.000-08:00

Samsung Galaxy Note: A note to remember!

what a sweet lego toy!

At Twitter, The Future is You!

2012-01-28T02:12:00.000-08:00

Twitter offer job's for you! just follow their funny AD!

(follow me @tuazon_cj)

PANTECH BURST

2012-01-25T20:21:00.000-08:00

pantech burst (black)

pantech burst (red)

a $50 4G LTE smartphone from at&t. Comes with color black and red. it has a 5 megapixel camera at the back that can record 720p videos and 2 megapixel at the front. it has 1.2 ghz dual-core snapdragon, scorpion processor!

pantech burst comercial

Here is the full spec's

For AT&T

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
	4G Network	LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100
	Announced	2012, January
	Status	Available. Released 2012, January

BODY	Dimensions	126.5 x 62.5 x 11.4 mm
	Weight	122.5 g
		- Touch-sensitive control

DISPLAY	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
	Size	480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches (~233 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 32GB, buy memory
MEMORY	Internal	16 GB

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
	USB	Yes, v2.0 microUSB

CAMERA	Primary	5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Geo-tagging
	Video	Yes, 720p@30fps
	Secondary	Yes, VGA

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
	CPU	Dual-core 1.2 GHz
	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML, Adobe Flash
	Radio	No
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Titanium, Ruby Red
		- SNS integration - MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document viewer - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1650 mAh
	Stand-by	Up to 240 h
	Talk time	Up to 4 h 30 min

MISC	Price group

source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pantech_burst-4429.php

New 4G LTE Android Smartphones and Tablets from AT&T

2012-01-21T02:53:00.000-08:00

Pantech Burst, Pantech Element, Samsung exhilarate Each costs $50 (2,150 php) with 2 year contract by at&t. You can also have the Burst and the Element just $249.99 (10,749.57 php)

Tablet's Next Big Thing: Feel

2012-01-20T04:26:00.000-08:00

Technology is rising up! we are so high tech today!

Tablet's Next big Thing: FEEL!

CES 12: Unit 13 - Vita Gameplay

2012-01-18T06:30:00.000-08:00

PSP VITA gameplay in CES 2012 INTERNATIONAL!

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (for the active people)

2012-01-16T06:46:00.000-08:00

Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
		HSDPA 1900 / 2100 / 800
	Announced	2011, June
	Status	Available. Released 2011, October

BODY	Dimensions	92 x 55 x 16.5 mm
BODY	Weight	110.8 g

DISPLAY	Type	LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	320 x 480 pixels, 3.0 inches (~192 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
		- Bravia Mobile engine - Touch sensitive controls - Timescape UI

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration, MP3 ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		- Sony xLOUD enhancement

MEMORY	Card slot	microSD, up to 32GB, 2GB included, buy memory
MEMORY	Internal	1 GB (320 MB user available), 512 MB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Up to 86 kbps
	EDGE	Up to 237 kbps
	Speed	HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
	USB	Yes, v2.0 microUSB

CAMERA	Primary	5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
	Features	Touch-focus, geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization
	Video	Yes, 720p, video light, check quality
	Secondary	No

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), planned upgrade to v4.0
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon
	CPU	1 GHz Scorpion
	GPU	Adreno 205
	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push email, IM
	Browser	HTML, Adobe Flash
	Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Orange/Black, White/Black
		- Dust and water resistant - Flashlight - SNS integration - MP4/H.263/H.264 player - MP3/eAAC+/WAV player - TrackID music recognition - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk - Document viewer - Voice memo - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh
	Stand-by	Up to 351 h (2G) / Up to 335 h (3G)
	Talk time	Up to 4 h 53 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 31 min (3G)
	Music play	Up to 25 h

MISC	Price group

source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_active-3998.php

Cherry Mobile's X1 Morph

2012-01-16T05:56:00.000-08:00

Transforms from Touch Screen to Bar Phone.
Match your phone with what you feel with the X1 Morph. This touch screen phone brings out a new look with the alter-to-keypad accessory to fit your changing mood. Bundled with feature must-haves, this revolutionary masterpiece shifts a touch phone to a bar phone - with just a snap of the hands. Bring a compact touch phone today, or use a bar phone tomorrow - how you like it, when you want it. Now, what's your mood?

Nokia Lumia tips: Read text messages aloud/say incoming messager's name.

2012-01-16T05:48:00.000-08:00

Read text messages w/out reading it.

Nokia Lumia 900 specs, photos, videos!

2012-01-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

Chris Weber, president of Nokia Americas, says "The Nokia Lumia 900 is designed specifically with the US in mind and the announcement of this collaboration with AT&T, in addition to other recent announcements, signifies a new dawn for Nokia in the US."

Nokia's presence in the US has been waning, but they are ready to make a strong comeback with the Lumia 900. We'll most likely be seeing it worldwide at some point, but any such plans aren't public knowledge yet.

Anyway, the first thing you'll notice about the new phone is the bigger screen. It has grown to 4.3" in size, quite a jump from the 3.7" screen of the Lumia 800. The Lumia 900's body is bigger too, but the bezels got shrunk to partially make up for the increased screen size, so the jump isn't as big as you would expect.

The Nokia Lumia 900 supports LTE connectivity for AT&T's growing 4G network, which allows for blazing fast 50Mbps downlink and 25Mbps uplink speeds. 21Mbps uplink and 5.76Mbps downlink are available over 3G HSPA+ for the times when you're outside the LTE coverage areas.

The camera has familiar specs - 8MP stills, wide-angle lens (28mm), F2.2 aperture and 720p videos. Unlike the 800, the Lumia 900 has a video call camera too, a 1MP unit no less.

A partnership with Electronic Arts means there are 20 hot games that will be enter the Windows Phone Marketplace and it's Nokia's Lumia range that will get them first. Of course, with the 900 you'll be getting those free Nokia Drive voice-guided navigation and Nokia Maps applications too.

[continue reading http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_lumia_900_handson-review-701.php ]

GENERAL	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G Network	LTE 700 / 1700 / 2100
	Announced	2012, January
	Status	Coming soon

BODY	Dimensions	127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm, 90 cc
BODY	Weight	160 g

DISPLAY	Type	AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches (~217 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
		- Nokia ClearBlack display

SOUND	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

MEMORY	Card slot	No
MEMORY	Internal	16GB storage, 512 MB RAM

DATA	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE 50 Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
	NFC	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0

CAMERA	Primary	8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual-LED flash
	Features	Geo-tagging
	Video	Yes, 720p@30fps
	Secondary	Yes, 1 MP

FEATURES	OS	Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
	Chipset	Qualcomm APQ8055 Snapdragon
	CPU	1.4 GHz Scorpion
	GPU	Adreno 205
	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Browser	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Java	Yes, MIDP 2.1
	Colors	Black, cyan
		- MicroSIM card support only - SNS integration - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player - MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player - Document viewer/editor - Video/photo editor - Voice memo/command/dial - Predictive text input

BATTERY		Standard battery, Li-Ion 1830 mAh (BP-6EW)
	Stand-by	Up to 300 h
	Talk time	Up to 7 h
	Music play	Up to 60 h

Best Gadgets of 2011 - Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, TVs, Portable Media Players and Mobile Gaming Devices : The Ultimate List!

2012-01-02T01:00:00.000-08:00

Smartphones

1. Samsung Galaxy Note - In my opinion, this is the best smartphone Samsung has released thus far. With a massive HD SuperAMOLED capacitive touchscreen display measuring 5.3 inches across and coming with an S-Pen stylus, SGNote is often described as a true smartphone-tablet hybrid. And Note's unique and landmark form factor is perfectly complemented by its powerhouse innards. In fact, AnTuTu Benchmarks Test results show that SGNote is currently the best smartphone when it comes to CPU, Memory and 3D Graphics performance. This beast-of-a-handset runs the latest version of Android Gingerbread OS with its dual-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos chipset and 1GB of RAM and sports an 8 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash and a Full HD 1080p video recorder. Truly ahead of its time, Note - I believe - gives us a glimpse into the standard look smartphones will don 2-3 years from now.

2. Apple iPhone 4S - Although flaunting a design identical to that of its predecessor from a year back, Apple iPhone 4S nonetheless comes with enhancements a lot of Apple fans will surely crave for. The phone sports an improved camera made by Sony that performs extremely well even in not-so-well-lit settings. Likewise, it comes with a Full HD 1080p video recorder, which is animprovement from the 720p videocam of iPhone4. Thanks to its powerful dual core Apple A5 processor, Apple iPhone 4S is able to support and run new applications and softwares by the Cupertino-company, which include the buzz-worthy Siri. Siri is a voice-powered virtual assistant helping 4S users accomplish tasks ranging from making calls to looking for nearby restaurants.

3. Nokia N9 - Putting Nokia Lumia 800 in a separate category, Nokia N9 - I would have to say - is the best smartphone Nokia has ever made. Crafted from a polycarbonate uniblock, MeeGo-powered Nokia N9 features a unique curved scratch-resistant screen that makes the display look as if its lifted or floating. Serious about social networking, Nokia made Facebook and Twitterapplications specifically for Nokia N9. I reviewed this smartphone on TP last November and I remember being thoroughly impressed with how easy it is to navigate MeeGo Harmattan's user interface.

4. Samsung Galaxy S2 - This handset is practically the smaller, full-fledged smartphone version of Samsung Galaxy Note. While it does not flaunt a screen as big as that of a tablet-smartphone hybrid, SGS2 nonetheless comes with almost identical internal specifications, including a dual core processor with slightly lower clockspeed, and top-notch multi-media features like its 8 MegaPixel camera and FullHD video recorder. For those who are concerned about handset design, SGS2 remains to be one of the slimmest smartphones you can get in the market these days.

5. LG Optimus 2X - Being the 'Guinness Book of World Records Certified' First Dual Core Smartphone on the planet, LG Optimus 2X is truly a landmark gadget. But I think what's really cool about this phone is that of the three dual core Android smartphones released earlier this year (Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Sensation being the other two), it's the most affordable.

6. BlackBerry Bold 9900 - I remember reviewing this phone on ABS-CBN News Channel's Mornings@ANC a few months back and having nothing but good words about it. Featuring top-notch innards wrapped in a gorgeous glass and brushed stainless steel enclosure, BlackBerry Bold 9900 isn't just the most powerful handset Research in Motion has released yet, it's also - in my humble opinion - the most handsome.

7. Samsung Galaxy Y - Combined advertising campaigns from Samsung and Smart, helped propel both the regular and Netphone version of SGY to best-selling status in the Philippines. According to some concerned Samsung fans, demand for the phone is so high this Yuletide that there are some stores in malls taking advantage of the situation by selling the phone for up to Php 1,500 more expensive than the regular SRP.

8. HTC Sensation XE - The extreme version of the already powerful HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XE is the product of the Taiwanese company's recent major investment into Beats by Dr. Dre. On top of delivering screaming Android performance, HTC Sensation XE also gives users an incredible audio experience that only Beats software and earphones can deliver.

9. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc - For me, SE Xperia Arc - with its ultra-thin curved frame - is easily the best designed smartphone of 2011. This handset can sit beside iPhone 4S and BB Bold 9900 - two of the most handsome phones out there - and not feel a bit shy. But Arc is totally not all looks no substance, aside from sporting one of the best cameras on smartphone today, the phone now runs the latest version of Android Gingerbread operating system - thanks to the recent software upgrade released by SE.

Tablets

1. Apple iPad 2 - Just like in the smartphone and ultra-light notebook category, this year, Apple also led in the tablet department. During the launch of iPad2, Steve Jobs was quoted saying,"While others have been scrambling to copy the first generation iPad, we're launching iPad 2, which moves the bar far ahead of the competition and will likely cause them to go back to the drawing boards yet again." In many ways, that's exactly what happened. Apple iPad 2 went on to become the best-selling tablet of 2011 and practically became a new template for other companies in creating their own slates. http://www.techpinas.com/2011/12/best-gadgets-of-2011-smartphones.html

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 - Despite or perhaps largely because of its recent legal battles with Apple over patents, Samsung has managed to come up with pretty strong contenders in this category. I've played with Samsung Galaxy Tab in various sizes and I think the 8.9-inch model is the best of them all as it provides the perfect balance of display size and portability.

3. BlackBerry PlayBook - Although not quite as terrifying as the iPad or the Galaxy Tab in terms of sales, the BlackBerry PlayBook has its own charms. RIM's tablet runs the QNX-based BlackBerry Tablet OS with its dual core processor, supports true multi-tasking and comes replete with a high-resolution 7-inch screen, front and back Full HD 1080p video cameras, 5 MegaPixel camera and a variety of connectivity options. BB users can pair Blackberry smartphone with their BlackBerry PlayBook using BlackBerry Bridge.

TVs

1. LG LW5700 Cinema 3DTV - I got the chance to experience and review LG's High-end Cinema 3DTV alongside its 2 main rivals from other companies via GMA News TV's Pop Talk a few months back. And I still remember being totally amazed with the cinematic 3D experience that this TV gave me, Issa and Coco; I tell you, LG's 3DTV technology almost a full generation ahead of the others. No flickering 3D glasses needed, LW5700 gives you that no-fuss no-eye-stress 3D movie experience you get in cinemas.

2. Samsung D8000 3D LED TV - In my D8000 review last month, I wrote that "[D8000's] high-gloss metal frame and stand perfectly compliment the ultra-clear and vibrant display. Likewise, these accents make the TV go well with any modern interior design and decor. [...] Samsung LED TV D8000 is a trophy TV; Yeah, that's what it is. It's for people who want to exude that aura of always wanting nothing but the best that money can buy and that they can actually afford to get such things... just like that." To this day, I stand by those words.

PMPs and Mobile Gaming Devices

1. iPod Touch 2011 - "iPod Touch is an iPhone without the phone," said Steve Jobs during the formal announcement of the 4th Generation iPod Touch. And that's exactly what it is. It's for users who already have a smartphone and just want to experience iOS and all of the supported applications without having to break the bank for another expensive phone. Although the iPod Touch released this year looks exactly like that from 2010 and even comes with exactly the same specifications, I still think that it's an amazing device and quite likely the most sulit Apple product you can get these days.

2. Nintendo 3DS - 3DS lets gamers enjoy real 3D graphics without the need for those clunky 3D glasses. What's cool is that the device became available in the Philippines during the latter part of the year with a surprisingly low price tag.

3. Sony PlayStation Vita - I feel kinda iffy including PSVita in this list since it's the only device in this line-up I haven't seen in the flesh - yet. Nonetheless, based on what I've seen in videos, I get this feeling that Vita could end up being one of the best mobile gaming devices ever made and I know that I'll be doing everyone a big disservice if I won't mention it here especially since Sony actually announced the device in 2011.

Laptops

1. MacBook Air 2011 - Apple continues to reign supreme in the thin and light notebook category, setting the standard for how such devices should be done. Running on the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual core CPUs, both 11-inch and 13-inch models of 2011 MacBook Air is up to twice as fast as the previous generation and has all the power you need for editing photos and videos among other slightly specs-intensive computing tasks. The 11-inch Macbook Air weighs 2.38 pounds and delivers up to 5 hours of uptime, while the 13-inch model weighs 2.96 pounds and has around 7 hours of battery life.

2. ThinkPad X220 - Corporate and Business users who are looking for a sturdy and powerful thin and light notebook will surely find ThinkPad X220 an ideal device. Sporting the legendary ThinkPad keyboard, Trackpoint and ThinkVantage security features, X220 smoothly runs Windows 7 with the latest generation Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, making you more productive when working with it.

3. Asus Eee PC X101 - With price tag of more or less Php 10,000, Asus Eee PC X101 is perfect for students and entry-level users who are in the market for an affordable netbook that can help them browse the web and work on documents without any hassles. As thin and light as a regular textbook, X101 easily slips into a purse or bag, allowing you to carry it around the campus the whole day without hurting your shoulders.

4. Asus Zenbook - A classic example of an UltraBook, Asus Zenbook - which comes in 2 models, UX21 and UX31 - is both slim and full-powered. Quoting Asus, "The Zenbook is a unique combination of artistic craftsmanship and advanced technology." In many ways, however, I think Zenbook looks like Apple's Macbook Air -- only it runs Windows, which means it supports more softwares and has an interface that's more familiar to a lot of people.

5. Sony Vaio F - One look at Sony Vaio F and you will get the impression that it's made for serious computing. This 16.4-inch tank - flaunting a serious black plastic enclosure - comes replete with the latest Core i7 processor, NVIDIA graphics, and a full HD 1080p display, making it one of the laptops to beat in terms of specifications. Quoting Sony, "VAIO F Series delivers a Full HD 3D experience in a notebook PC. Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Discs and 3D photos or convert any HD video from 2D to 3D. The 240 fps high frame rate LCD puts a bright and crisp image on its 16-inch screen." If you're willing to spend Php 150,000 on a notebook with the best specs out there, Sony Vaio F is the right one for you.

6. Sony Vaio Y - Over the years, Vaio has developed the reputation for being expensive, sometimes even 'overly expensive'. I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing. But if anything, Sony Vaio Y appears to break this mold. Priced at only around Php 25,000, the two models under this line will finally let everyone - even entry-level consumers - experience VAIO.

7. Acer Aspire S3 - One of my tech predictions for 2012 is that it's going to be the year of Ultrabooks. But you don't have to wait until next year to get yourself a thin and light powerhouse notebook. Acer Aspire S3, which sells for Php 45,000 to Php 60,000 depending on specs, is perhaps the most affordable Ultrabook currently. The price is not particularly cheap, but if you're keen on being one of the first to own an Ultrabook, then why not get one?

8. Samsung Series 9 - For me, Samsung Series 9 is the most gorgeous notebook the Korean company has released so far. Wrapped in Duralumin, a metal used in creating aircraft shells, the ultra-sleek Samsung Series 9 is for users who are willing to pay a premium for a notebook that look like it's made for a supermodel yet has specifications that will make the borderline-powerhouse user smile.

SOUCE:http://www.techpinas.com/2011/12/best-gadgets-of-2011-smartphones.html

Nokia Lumia 800 vs HTC Radar -- Speed Comparison! - SymbianTweet.

2012-01-02T00:09:00.000-08:00

i uploaded this on youtube. a speed test of NOKIA LUMIA 800 VS HTC RADAR. This video is from 'SYMBIANTWEET'. it look's like Lumia is faster than the Radar.