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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Mobile Phone & Smartphone Review: HTC Incredible S (HTC repair, iPhone Unlock, (09) 551-5344)
This post is sponsored by: 23-March-2011: The unfortunate naming aside (seriously, didn’t anyone say it out loud before they announced it?), the Incredible S is a pretty great smartphone. You’ve got spotless connectivity, an exciting new screen, those cool rotating buttons and the proven power of Snapdragon under the hood. HTC has earned a name for itself and there’s no wonder that the launch of the Incredible S was greeted with excitement. Their new potential bestseller is too important a device to go unnoticed even if it tries to be merely an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary step forward. It seems the Incredible S has got the proper set of ingredients to make for a really capable smartphone at a reasonable price (for a high-end device, that is). 2010 was the year of the droid in the smartphone calendar and Google will undoubtedly try to serve us more of the same in 2011. To achieve such an explosive growth is a tall task, but certainly not impossible. There are two things that the Open Handset Alliance will need to achieve in order to complete it. First, they will need to finally grab a sizable share of the lower mid-range market and second they need to maintain their positions in the high-end segment, which has been their stronghold lately. And while the implosion of Symbian will certainly help the droid army with their march towards lower segments, some serious efforts will be required to keep iOS and the rapidly improving WP7 at bay on the top. That’s why devices like the HTC Incredible S are so important. Not only do they need to generate as much revenue as possible for their manufacturer, but they also need to perform well to maintain the platform’s reputation.
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HTC Incredible S official photosKey features
Main disadvantages
This certainly is a heavy burden, but is the Incredible S fit to carry it?
Apple iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (iPhone repairl, google android unlock, Dr Mobiles Limited
The tablet wars have just heated up immensely and we might be on the verge of an explosion right now, as Samsung has just revealed its two new weapons – the refreshed Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. We already told you what they are all about and now comes the time for the big question – how do they compare to the new tablet blockbuster – the iPad 2? 
A couple of weeks ago, Samsung’s CEO said that he feels the Galaxy Tab 10.1 felt “inadequate” to the newly released iPad 2 and that some changes needed to take place, one of which was the pricing. I can only say bravo to Samsung for making such radical of a changes in such a short period of time. They actually managed to make the new Tabs even thinner than the iPad 2, measuring at just 8.6mm thickness.
And here comes a head-to-head comparison of the two new Samsung slates and the Apple iPad 2 on some of their most important features.
| IPAD 2 | GALAXY TAB 10.1 | GALAXY TAB 8.9 | |
| OS | iOS 4.3 | Android 3.0 | Android 3.0 |
| Display | 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD | 10.1-inch PLS LCD | 8.9-inch PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 1280 x 800 | 1280 x 800 |
| Height Width Thickness | 241.2mm 185.7mm 8.8mm | 256.6mm 172.9mm 8.6mm | 230.9mm 157.8mm 8.6mm |
| Weight | 601 grams | 595 grams | 470 grams |
| Processor | 900Mhz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor | 1Ghz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor | 1Ghz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| microSD card slot | no | yes, up to 32GB | yes, up to 32GB |
| Front camera | 0.3MP VGA | 2.0MP | 2.0MP |
| Rear camera | 0.7MP Fixed-Focus 720p video | 3.0MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (720p) | 3.0MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (720p) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Network | UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | HSPA+ 21Mbps850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS850/900/1800/1900 | HSPA+ 21Mbps850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS850/900/1800/1900 |
| USB | USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter) | USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter) | USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter) |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR | 2.1 + EDR | 3.0 |
| Battery | 25Wh (~6750mAh @ 3.7V) | 6800mAh | 6000mAh |
| Price (Wi-Fi only) | $499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) $699 (64GB) | $499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) $??? (64GB) | $469 (16GB) $569 (32GB) $??? (64GB) |
| Availability | Currently available | June 8 | Early summer |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor |
Of course this table doesn’t tell the whole story – there are other things such as app count (where the iPad 2 is a leader by some distance), build quality, display quality etc. Head to the comment section and tell us what’s your take? Which one of those relatively equally priced bad boys would you give your hard earned cash for?
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Dr Mobiles Limited's Report: Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mobile 11 lanuch (tech, news, report, Auckland)
March 23, 2011--Today, Opera took another step forward to solidifying their place as the mobile web browsing leader with the release of the new versions of their two mobile browsers. Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mobile 11 are immediately available for download on a large number of platforms. Opera Mobile 11 utilizes the full power of HTML5, Flash (where supported) and the Opera Presto browser engine, which is used in the desktop version of the Opera 11 browser.
Both the Mini 6 and Mobile 11 now support pinch-to-zoom, improved scrolling, panning and zooming, and a share button, which let's you quickly share any page to Facebook, vKontakte, My Opera, and others. We took the two new browsers for a spin and we have to say we are pretty satisfied with their performance. We have seen smoother zooming and panning, but it's good enough not to become irritating. The new Opera Mobile 11 is compatible with Windows 7 tablets, too, so if you happen to have one you might consider giving it a try. The Opera Mini 6 is available for the Android, Blackberry, Symbian/S60 phones and the J2ME framework. As for the Opera Mobile 11 you can get it for Android, Symbian, MeeGo, Maemo and Windows 7 desktop (don't confuse it with Windows Phone 7). Happy browsing!
Opera Mobile 11 screenshots
Opera Mini 6 screenshots
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Galaxy Tab 8.9, thinner Galaxy Tab 10.1, http://go.to/drmobiles, (09) 551-5344 Dr Mobiles Limited (Samsung, tech, news, report, update)
This post is sponsored by: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a 8.9" screen (no surprise here) of WXGA resolution. It measures 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6mm(!) and weighs just 470g with a 6000mAh battery. The rest of the featur es are very much like the ones on its bigger brother. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been revised - how Samsung managed to do it so quick we can't tell but the Tab 10.1 now measures 256.6 x 172.9 x 8.6 mm. It used to be 10.9mm thick and a bit lighter - now both the Tab 10.1 and Tab 8.9 are thinner and lighter than the iPad 2. You can check how those three compare. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 uses a PLS display, which should offer even better image quality than IPS displays. The battery on the 10.1 is 6800mAh. Both tablets feature 1GHz dual-core CPUs. On the software side they run Android Honeycomb wit h some new TouchWiz 4.0 modifications. Flash Player 10.2 and Quickoffice HD editor come preinstalled. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Tab 10.1 feature 3MP autofocus primary cameras with 720p video recording and 2MP front-facing cameras. Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth handle local wireless connectivity (v2.1 for Tab 8.9 and v3.0 for Tab 10.1). The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available on 8 June for $499 (16GB version) or $599 (32GB version). The old, thicker version of the Tab 10.1 is still on course to hitting Vodafone stores outside the US so it hasn't been canceled. We are yet to learn more about the availability of the two devices, but we can confirm that the thicker version won't be coming to the US. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 specs also mention a 64GB version, but there's no pricing information for that one yet. The Samsun g Galaxy Tab 8.9 should launch early this summer for $469 (16GB version) or $569 (32GB). You can always get a microSD card to expand the memory, so getting the bigger version isn't necessary. Those prices are for Wi-Fi only versions of the tablets - there will be versions with mobile Internet too (quad-band GPRS/EDGE and quad-band 3G with 21Mbps HSPA+).
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Surprise, surprise! Samsung announced not one, but two tablets during their CTIA event. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 was joined by a reworked version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both tablets run Android 3.0 Honeycomb with TouchWiz 4.0 user interface.
The reworked Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is thinner than the iPad
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks pretty much the same
Dr Mobiles Limited: Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Preview (Google, Android, repair, unlock, review, tech, news, report, 2011)
Sony Ericsson is keen to start 2011 in style with strong additions to the XPERIA lineup to please every taste. The Arc is the one true flagship, the Pro is the business messenger and the Play is the gaming smartphone. What’s in there for the Neo then?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has the appearance of a Vivaz and an Android heart. Is this what the original Vivaz should have been? A conclusion would be premature at this point but consider the advantages. Android instead of the rough-around-the-edges Symbian, bigger and better display, multi-touch support and greater processing power. We guess we shouldn’t be looking at the past though. The XPERIA Neo is stopping in for a quick preview and we want to make the best of the short time we have with it before it’s released.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo
Having met with the Arc already, it feels right to put things into perspective. There are fine differences between the two smartphones and screen size alone won’t be enough to tip the scales. The Neo will have to show some respect but it’s not a simple flagship - patrol boat hierarchy.
The price tags will ultimately make the biggest difference and – the way things look – the Neo will make a lot of sense as the more affordable phone, which offers relevant features like continuous autofocus and video light.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo will be marketed as a cameraphone. An 8 megapixel camera and HD video capture are a strong mix and we’re more than eager to see them in action.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo at a glance:
- General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 5.76Mbps HSUPA
- Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
- Dimensions: 116 x 57 x 13 mm, 126 g
- Display: 3.7" 16M-color TFT capacitive touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels, Sony Mobile Bravia engine, multi-touch input, scratch-resistant surface
- CPU: Qualcomm MSM8255 1 GHz Snapdragon platform
- OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Memory: 320MB storage, 380MB RAM, microSD card slot, 8GB card included in the retail box
- Camera: 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps with continuous autofocus
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, microHDMI port
- Misc: Sony Ericsson Timescape UI, built-in accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, secondary VGA video-call camera
The XPERIA Neo is an all-round smartphone and a capable cameraphone. If the actual performance lives up to the expectations, Sony Ericsson might just have a another winner on their hands (after the Vivaz).
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Rabito, the Cute Rabbit Case for iPhone 4. Dr Mobiles Limited http://go.to/drmobiles
Coming directly from Korea, Rabito, is a cute little iPhone 4 case that comes with a pair of Bunny Ears and Tail… Sure this may not be the most practical way to protect your iPhone of even to carry it around, but at least this will give your Phone a cute and kinky attitude that some of you where looking for. The rabito element iPhone is available in Korea at around 34,000 Won and as well as on other online store across the world. This post is sponsored by:
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