HP TouchPad

Look wise similar to the Apple’s iPad, it has a mahogany fine shiny finished black back, reviewed as “finger print Magnet and has used Palm’s innovative webOS mobile operating system. Many players have entered the market in the tablet section as competitors to the iPad,  TouchPad was launched by HP in June, 2011 in the US with a competitive introductory price of both the versions, 16 GB version as US$399.99 and 32 GB version as US$499.99. However, the prices were dropped due to various reasons best known to the company. This TouchPad with its webOS , is one of the many multi-touch hand held tablets and has quite a few notable features, one of them being the only one with a native Facebook application. It also has an advantage of being able to hook up to any cloud service, internet or corporate intranet, with its amazing ability of multitasking  and even playing Flash video.

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It is laden with a 6300 mAh battery with a claimed life of 9 hours, touch screen, a virtual keyboard. Its dimensions are 10”x7.5”x0.54” with  a weight of about 740 grams, is definitely bulkier than its iPad counterpart and even the GalaxyTab 10.1.

HP TouchPad Features

The front of the Touch Pad has a home button serving a dual function of opening the screen or returning back to the page showing your current usage. The 1.3 megapixel camera is front facing for video conferencing. The Touch Pad is Wi-Fi only and it runs on a 1.2 gHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor giving it a solid performance. The virtual keyboard allows for easy text entry including a numeral row (isn’t that fancy!). In addition to these features, the HP’s cloud technology provides users with automatic routine backups of accounts and application data. With this, you can easily restore or remove features. Protecting you TouchPad is very important. You can do this by setting a PIN or password. This feature enables users to protect important files, data and information by changing settings to “erase data” options if the incorrect PIN is inentered for a set number of times. This prevents the risk of misused data due to stolen or misplaced HP TouchPads.

The TouchPad is equipped with InvenSense gyroscope and accelerometer compass to sense motion, with addition of GPS function through cellular data access points performed by WiFi.

One hardware innovation which was pioneered by Palm, and expanded by HP , is the standard Touchstone conductive charging technology— user simply place the TP in either a portrait or landscape mode onto the Touchstone tablet stand and it immediately begins charging: no connectors are required. Also, the TP detects that it has been place onto the Touchstone and can automatically launch a clock, photo slideshow, or other applications that support its “Exhibition” mode.

On the audio front, HP has licensed Beats audio technology for the TouchPad for enhanced sound quality, and the TouchPad has a built-in microphone as well as stereo speakers ( along the bottom edge in landscape orientation).

Software: The two main features of the WebOS, first, the integrated OS level multitasking, where each application runs on its very own card and second the technology driven by “the cloud” which enables multiple services for Yahoo, Gmail, Face, Twitter etc to be accessed at one. The beauty of Synergy is that all of the accounts can be integrated on a single device automatically, while each remains unaffected by changes to the others.

TouchPad supports all HP products, and HP’s ePrint technology. TP users can print to almost any network- connected HP printer directly from the tablet, including via a printer-specific-e-mail address. No other manufacturer has yet adopted ePrint as a standard.

Multitasking: As for multitasking, while other operating systems may combine specific background processes with application switching, webOS on the TouchPad works much like standard desktop operating systems: applications run in one or more windows, called cards, and continue to run whether or not they are in active use. If an application is visible, it’s running; to close it, the user swipes the card upwards and off the screen.

Finally, HP could have taken the easy way out. Like many computer companies, HP could have easily jumped on the Google train and copied the tablet. Instead, through determination and effort HP came up with one of a kind touch pad that could truly give Apple a tough competition.

The HP TouchPad is one result of this effort. In a tablet market that is more or less split between Apple and Google, the TouchPad offers a refreshing alternative with a distinctly different.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo aims at finding a balance between exquisite functionality and sweet price. As Sony Ericsson tries to nail the top spot, and it has achieved its aim to some extent, the world and mobile freaks will begin to wonder if at all this effort is enough to compete with the likes of iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Tab. Well, this is what this Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Review aims to find out.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

No doubt, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is clearly a good effort. The 3.7 inch screen which is backed by Mobile Bravia Technology coupled with 8.1 megapixel camera is certainly an attractive bit. It also comes with the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread package. If it is looked at from functionality point of view then the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has borrowed a lot from its predecessor Sony Ericsson Xperia and resembles a bit with Sony Ericsson Vivaz in design; speaking of which lets first analyze the aspect of its design in this Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Review.

The Design of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is undoubtedly chubbier than its sibling the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc which seems to be sleeker and therefore more attractive looking but if it is watched and assessed without comparison then Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is comfortably thin and stylish and not to mention light weight at 126g.

Moreover the design of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is just the thing a Sony Ericsson lover would expect from it – something unique and non-conforming. While most phones are just dull slabs, you will find Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo to be a bit rounded which is the reason why it feels very pretty nestled in the hand. Sony Ericsson has manufactured it with a very modern curvy style – very in and very chic indeed.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is available in three very elegant colors – silver, midnight blue and red. So there would be one Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo for everyone out there.

The Screen of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

You must have heard that the screen of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has been enriched; read on this Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review to find out.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has been provided with touchscreen technology that has been enhanced with LED backlit feature. The screen is supplemented with 480 x 854 pixel resolution with more saturated colors. Therefore it makes the picture and video viewing even more enjoyable.

Sony Ericsson claims that the touchscreen of this mobile phone is made scratch less. You might want to differ with that slightly. The sunlight legibility is not very good either. Though it will not defame it badly, this fact will still not help it win a place over other mobile phones with the provision of touch screen. As it lacks the anti-reflective coating, you might want to use your hand as a shade in the sun – which is a mere something on the basis of which this smart phone cannot be rejected. So carry on and read this Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review to find out other features of the elegant phone.

Features of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

Following are some of the exceptional features that could be found in Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo:

• Home, Back and Menu Buttons on the front,
• Front facing VGA camera on the top of front side of the phone,
• Light and proximity centers,
• 8.1 megapixel camera on the back with LED flash,
• Mini USB port on top of phone,
• Camera shutter key,
• A mini-HDMI port also on the top and
• A 3.5mm audio jack.

Functionality of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

You must be thinking that this Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Review has so far been about the looks of this Android and not about its functionality or interface experience. But it is not so; firstly, Sony Ericsson has finally been able to capture the technique of what makes the Android speed up. Because as you will browse and navigate through the menus you will notice that the movements are fluid.

You can zoom in and out of the menu screen and arrange the apps in the order you like. When it comes to calling or texting, you will get a truly Android experience. There is an infinite space to enter the contacts with a QWERTY keyboard which makes messaging all the more fun.

The RAM memory of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo is a good 512MB; internet connectivity, browsing and double touch features all work flawlessly. There is no problem in running Adobe flash in it; so when we talk of internet connectivity, you will be getting pretty much everything in this modernistic Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo.

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind the LG Optimus Pad? Well for starters, it sports a 8.9 inch widescreen display just like the iPad 2 but is thinner in height and width. With no soft or physical button on the front display, the Optimus is the true definition of a touchscreen tablet.

When trying to look “Inside” the Optimus, let’s try and get past the button-less, wide screened font panel. The LG Optimus Touch pad contains the Android 3.0 Honeycomb dual core ARM cortex A9 processor, GeForce GPU Graphics card and 1 Gb of RAM.ies underlying the sleek outer plastic casing. In addition, the 1 Ghz brain power is supplied by the Nvidia Tegra 2 platform. Even though the 32 GB of memory and flawless application surfing without any lag time in between, when tested, it was seen that the tablet is excellent for running multiple applications at a time but it is still not up to par with the Apple iPad 2 or HP TouchPad. It feels like just to jump in the competition to produce user friendly touch pads LG took it’s chance but failed when it came providing smooth interface between the tablet and the user.

The side of the tablet is equipped with highly accessible application buttons to multitask and create shortcuts to favorite apps. This allows you to jump around and work on different apps with a slight touch of a button. The Android 3.0 technology enables the Optimus Pad to customize the soft key setting for a personable experience. The biggest difference one can notice between the HP Touch Pad and Optimus is that you are able to view and edit documents in various formats on the LG Optimus Pad. This experience becomes easy and palatable as the widescreen featuring amazing touch screen settings covers up for the missing “keyboard” on the Pad.

As mentioned earlier, the Optimus Pad sports an 8.9 inch high resolution LCD screen. The high resolution helps with text legibility and eases the pain of zooming in and out during browser surfing. Also, this widescreen is accommodates movie watching and includes features such as playback and video recording supporting full HD abilities. Sporting bright colors wit pictures at accurate angles, the only disappointment here is sunlight legibility- but it’s workable. One of the biggest attractions of the LG Optimus Pad is the 3D capability. Like the TVs that LG produces, they have done a good job of introducing the 3-dimensional feature to pad itself. There are dual cameras set up an inch apart from each other for extraordinary 3D video capture. When working on 3D video capture there are different modes that you could use such as mixed, anaglyph, side by side or single. Recording using the side by side you can play the captured video on your television by using an HDMI cable and likewise, recording in the anaglyph lets you watch the video on a big screen using 3D blue and red glasses. The funnest part about 3D video capture is that whichever mode you pick…you can always play it on your television- pretty cool eh?

The Optimus Pad contains the 6400mAh battery which efficiently functions to allow longer use of the tablet. It is important to know that doing heavy tasks can suck up the battery faster than just browsing the wb, checking you mail or facebooking or tweeting. That being said continuous use of the video might require you to plug in your tablet way before. With this you can generally use your Optimus Pad on a long flight without any hesitation. The tablet also allows for inserting your SIM card by manually removing the back cover and resetting all the functions associated with the sim.

Now, there’s a lot more to the Optimus Pad than the big widescreen or the 3D capture and that is its above average sound quality. The Android Honeycomb application with its unique album design is used to manage all your music in different formats.

A few disadvantages that were noted are as follows:

• More expensive than other tablets with same functions
• 3D still pictures cannot be shot
• Battery is non replaceable
• Missing microSD card slot

Finally, the amazing features of the LG Optimus Pad makes it the number one choice among users. With this device you can easily play games such as Angry birds or card games, prance around the house checking emails, jamming out to your favorite music and tweeting-all at once! The 3D video capture feature definitely distinguished the Optimus Pad from other tablets this year. This could be on your birthday or Christmas wish list?

Key Features at a Glance:

• 8.9 inch wide and LCD screen with touchscreen features. 8.9″ 16M-color TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen of WXGA (1280 x 768 pixels) resolution
• Powered by Android 3.0. Honeycomb
• Built-in memory: 32 Gb
• Dual 5 mega pizel high resolution cameras with geotagging features and 2.0 megapixel camera for video calling applications
• 2.0 MP front-facing camera; Video calls
• Full HD and 3D Capture
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• USB Port available and mini HDMI port
• Stereo Bluetooth v2.1
• GPS with digital compass and geotagging features
• Rechargeable Battery

Though belonging to the smartphone category, the Gravity Smart does not boost of a really smart look, something that is usually a hallmark of Android phones. Clearly, this handset is designed for those looking for a good device that comes with the android experience and at a reasonable price, but nothing fancier than that. The key features of this phone include a  3.2″ 16M color, TFT capacitive touchscreen with 480 x 320 pixels resolution, multi touch, full four-row, slide-out QWERTY keyboard with a customizable social networking key, ARMv6 800MHz CPU, 270MB RAM, 150MB of user-available storage, Android 2.2.2 (Froyo) with TouchWiz 3.0 UI, Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support, Wi-Fi Calling enabled, Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, with hotspot functionality, GPS with A-GPS connectivity; digital compass, 3.15 MP autofocus camera, QVGA video recording at 30 frames per second, microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth 3.0, microSD slot (up to 32GB, 2GB in box), standard 3.5 mm audio jack, accelerometer and proximity sensor, web browser with Flash support, and Smart dialing. Cased in a soft touch back cover and a mostly plastic exterior, the Gravity Smart handset is relatively lightweight, with design aesthetics that are not as exciting as its competitors in the same category.

Samsung Gravity Smart: Software and Applications

Running on Android 2.2 and TouchWIZ, the Gravity Smart has the 600MHz Qualcomm chipset with Adreno 200 GPU, though it cannot be touted as the fastest performer around. The Gravity Smart plays 3D games quite well, though there is room for improvement as far as graphics and fine pixel movement are concerned. Social networking is not an issue with this phone, as there are apps supporting Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, Photobucket, Snapfish, and many more. Internet lacks Flash support, though Group Texting and Cloud Texting options may quite easily be called some of the Gravity Smart’s highlights. Phone calls made and received do not really deliver outstanding sound quality, and may be categorized as just an okay experience. Good things can be said about the battery life of the Gravity Smart though, as a single charge on the 1500mAh pack is enough to last the entire day. When tested with the phone’s screen set at 50 percent brightness, push email enabled, Twitter polling at an interval of 15 minutes,  automatic Facebook updates every hour, GPS and WiFi on, and playing a looped video, the Gravity Smart’s battery was able to provide over seven hours of usage.

Coming to the camera of the Gravity Smart, though the 3-megapixel camera with LED flash can deliver good enough shots in bright light, the 320×480 HVGA resolution videos are not exactly of a high quality. Not quite an Android super phone, the Gravity Smart has a few disadvantages. These are the absence of shutter key, no ambient light sensor, lack of a dedicated video player application, QVGA – only video recording, absence of secondary video-call camera, and the presence of Android 2.2 Froyo and not the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread

The Specifications:

• Dimensions: 114 x 59 x 14 mm
• Weight: 130 g
• Android OS with 800 MHz processor
• Display/ Screen: 320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches
• Multi touch, full four-row, slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 152 MB storage, 278 MB RAM
• Upto 32GB microSD storage
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth enabled
• 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, LED flash with GEOTAGGING
• Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh: 364 hours stand by time and 5 hours talk time

The Verdict

In conclusion, those in the market for a smartphone that packs in features like HD capable camera, a high resolution screen or graphic intense gaming, the Gravity Smart will not be a good choice. However, this is one device that will find favor among those looking for a smartphone that is highly compatible as a social networking companion and with smart messenger tools, along with an easy to use keypad. The good battery life is an added plus, for the otherwise unexciting but text-friendly Gravity Smart from Samsung.

Though the tough exterior of the 2010 model did not match up to its “not so amazing” interior, the new Macbook Air 2011 serves to be one of the better products that Apple inc. has launched in the recent years and don’t lack in performance at all. These models come with the low voltage Intel Core i5 1.6 or 1.7 GHz processors depending on the memory of the product. Both these processors are dual core with a 3 MB shared L3 cache and the 1.7 GHz processor for the 13-inch has 4 GB of DDR3 (This is a high performance solution for computer systems as it is able to transfer data twice as fast as its counterparts.)

Apple MacBook Air Key Features:

INTEL THUNDERBOLT TECHNOLOGY: The Input/Output technology is the new cable interface which was introduced in the MacBook Pro last year. This connectivity technology lets the user connect multiple compatible devices to the system simultaneously by delivering over 10GB/second of transfer speeds in both the directions. The 2011 MacBook Air model contains a gigabit Ethernet, USB port and Firewire- all of which connect via the appealing Thunderbolt connection.

How Does This Help You?

You can now transfer an entire Blu-ray 4GB disc in 30 seconds or years and months worth of MP3s and files in less than10 minutes.

Granted, the MacBook Air 2011 has a single port, but with this technology you can connect EVERYTHING via this one port.

Apple MacBook Air DISPLAY

Although the display of this new product is similar to the last generations, the only difference is how it works? The 13” MacBook Air panel is 16:10 – 1440 x 900 pixels. The Intel HD 3000 provides the Graphics for this new generation of MacBook Airs. It is built into the new Intel core chips rather than the Nvidia GeForce 320M which were used in the last generation of the MacBook Air.

Apple MacBook Air Glass Lit Multi Touchpad & Backlit Keyboard

Regardless of its small size, the MacBook Air flaunts a full size keyboard for natural typing and comfortable approach. A relatively minor but a handy change from the 2010 mode, the backlit keyboard is light to touch and user friendly. It is definitely a much needed addition to the Air models.

Apple MacBook Air Battery Life

Like other models of MacBooks, the Air 2011 has no issues with battery life. After conducting standard tests, the battery life was recorded as 5.5 hours this time is way more than any of the newly launched PCs. The “seven hour battery life” that apple advertises is well reached if you are surfing the internet, facebooking/tweeting and typing at the same time. The plus with Apple products is….you can’t just replace the battery with a simple screwdriver! battery here without a screwdriver.

Specifications At A Glance:

• Back Lit LED Glossy Widescreen Display (11.6inches)
• Battery Life: Almost 4-5 hours of wireless networking and 30 days standby time
• Low Voltage 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 3 MB shared L3 cache architecture
• Flash memory Storage: 128 MB
• Installed RAM: 4 GB with 1333MHz DDR3 of maximum storage capacity.
• Graphics:  Intel HD 3000 processor for amazing experience.
• Networking: Wireless-N Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology for connecting compatible devices such as keyboards, cell phones, mice for personal use.
• Dual USB 2.0 ports inclusive of networking options using the USB Ethernet adapter.
• Thunderbolt port to support multiple devices and compatible with Mini DisplayPort.)
• Built-in camera, speakers with surround sound and includes port for headphones
• Full Sized back lit keyboard.
• Multi-Touch trackpad allows users for defined control of the cursor and allows capabilities such as pinch, scrolling, rotate, 1,3 or 4 finger swipe, drag and double tap
• Dimensions: WidthXDepthXHeight= 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 in
• Weight: 2.38 lbs

The 2011 MacBook Air addresses nearly every concern anyone could have at its range of Mac predecessors. Now, these 2011 MacBook Air models compete with the MacBook pro allowing faster CPU options, increased RAM and disk storage and a built in optical disc. The marketing of Apple’s MacBook Air 2011 defines it as the “ultimate entry level everyday notebook”

Finally, let’s quickly look at the good and the bad for the MacBook Air 2011:

The Good: Super fast performance, lightweight with a sleek and chic design, excellent money value, reintroduction of full size keyboard with backlight, always on the go, excellent response time.

The Bad: Base Price : $999, no SD Card slot and only 2 GB RAM, Thunderbolt technology isn’t as appealing either!

Lenovo Ideapad K1

The IdeaPad K1 is available in white, red, black, and brown, and the pack of the tablet is covered with a thick honeycomb pattern that gives it a good grip as well as a sleek look.

Lenovo Ideapad K1 Specifications:

• 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor
• 1GB of RAM.
• 10.1-inch multitouch display-1280 x 800 resolutions with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
• Internal storage of 32GB available on this tablet can also double with a microSD card of up to 32GB.
• Front-facing 2-megapixel camera and back-facing 5-megapixel camera with LED flash.
• No USB ports whatsoever, but instead this device has its own proprietary pin connector port.
• There are two cables included in the box, one of which ends with a USB male, while the other ends with a wall socket adapter.
• As is the case with other Honeycomb devices, Mac users will need the Android File Transfer app so that their computers can recognize and access the IdeaPad K1.
• Transferring data with the help of a microSD card is not an easy matter with the IdeaPad K1, as it will only be possible to pop the microSD card slot open by using something to poke the small pinhole next to its cover.
• Lenovo did keep this in mind while packaging the IdeaPad K1 and provides a small metal clip specifically for this purpose.
• Micro-HDMI port
• 1080p full HD video-out and video playback
• Bluetooth
• WiFi connectivity

Lenovo IdeaPad K1: Software

Quite lightweight at 1.65lbs, the IdeaPad K1 sports a slim look, while other external features include a screen-lock switch, the power button, volume rocker, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a home-screen button that makes taking screenshots super easy. The area where the IdeaPad K1 scores really high is its interface. The company has worked very hard on adding plenty of neat touches for a personalized experience, starting with not using the stock Android 3.1 Honeycomb. The most popular feature of the IdeaPad K1 that users would surely be happy about is the fact that the customized interface lets apps be closed from the task switcher. The Lenovo Launcher feature however may not be as exciting, and some users may find it redundant, especially since the IdeaPad K1 also has a fully customizable App Wheel feature. The IdeaPad K1 comes loaded with more than 30 apps, and supports Flash content right out of the box. A special mention must be made of a first from Lenovo as far as tablets are concerned – one of the preloaded apps on the IdeaPad K1 is Netflix, along with hardware-enabled DRM that allows streaming Netflix movies, TV shows and more, wherever, whenever.

Lenovo IdeaPad K1: Applications

The IdeaPad K1 offers excellent video quality, while the two speakers do a great job of providing equally good audio. Even though they are located on the back side of the tablet, these speakers are positioned in a way that they are never obstructed, irrespective of the angle of the tablet. Getting to the IdeaPad K1’s battery life, the 2-cell battery can deliver between 8 to 9 hours of continuous usage. Those into games will love this tablet, as it comes loaded with those. While some are full version, like Galaxy on Fire 2, others are trial versions, like Need for Speed Shift HD and Vendetta Online. There is a child-friendly game called Talking Tom, along with the usual ones like Hearts, Solitaire, Hardwood Backgammon, Spades and other card or dice games. For those who want more apps than those already present in the IdeaPad K1, there is good news. The Android market and the company’s own Lenovo App Shop are included with the IdeaPad K1.The App Shop offers an impressive selection of Android applications, categorized as per genres like Social, Games, Health & Fitness, and Business. The user needs to share his credit card information before signing up and starting download activities, even though the store has free applications. However, given the huge selection in Google’s market as well as third-party markets like Amazon, nobody seems to be complaining.

Lenovo IdeaPad K1: The Verdict

All in all, the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 is sleek, light and comfortable to carry around, offers good storage at 32GB, excellent performance and battery life, and is a good buy given the very attractive price. That is if the user does not mind not having a USB port, or finding access the microSD card slot a tad difficult.

Specifications:

• Runs on Android 2.3 OS
• Powered by an 800 MHz processor
• Capacitive touch-screen display
• 3.2 mega pixels camera, video player/recording
• Music player, FM radio with 3.5 mm audio jack
• Internal memory and external memory support
• Social networking integration (Facebook Smartphone app and Twitter Smartphone app), instant messaging & Email support
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• USB Standard rechargeable battery
• Measures 93 x 52 x 18 mm
• Weighs100gms.
• 3 inch touch screen display with 240 x 400 pixels resolutions
• Display features include a scratch-resistant surface
• Single-touch input method
• Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, and accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate.
• 100 MB internal memory with 64 MB RAM
• Card slot for microSD which can go up to as high as 32 GB

Sony Ericsson Text Pro: Software and Applications

Powered by PNX-4910 processor, the Text Pro provides good support for GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth and USB. Enhanced internet connectivity can be experienced thanks to the GPRS support, while the Text Pro’s GPS support can help the user with navigation while looking for an address. The 3.5mm jack comes in very handy when there is a need to connect the phone to speakers, and good audio quality can be expected. The 3.2 mega pixels camera with 2048×1536 pixels resolution offers quality pictures and is helpful when the user wants to record videos. The USB offers flexibility in terms of transferring files, while the standard Li-ion 1000 mAh battery gives back up of up to 400 hrs when in standby mode, and up to 5 hours when in talk time mode.

Sony Ericsson Text Pro Application Features

Coming to the most prominent and arguably the best feature of the Text Pro, the 4-row QWERTY keyboard on this phone may be small in size, but the buttons are placed in a way that most hands should find it comfortable enough to operate. The buttons need a little time to get adjusted to in terms of the pressure needed to press them, but once the user gets the hang of it, there shouldn’t be a problem. The side sliding mechanism of the Text pro’s keyboard is built solid, as it is a given that common users would definitely take to opening and closing it all day long. The design element has taken that into consideration, though the clicking sound that accompanies could have been a tad quieter. On the front of the Text Pro’s keyboard is the signature feature of all recent handsets from Sony Ericsson – a half-circle home button that has been placed there for instant brand recognition.

Sony Ericsson Text Pro: The Drawbacks

After the praises and flattering reviews the only major drawback of the Text Pro is the lack of 3G multimedia service. In addition to the excellent GPRS/EDGE and Wifi support the phone comes with a built in internet browser. Hold your horses now- this internet browsing on the textpro might not be a palatable experience as you expect. The phone has increased lag time during pages and gets divided into several sub pages causing the whole surfing experience to be highly complex. Also, the double tap and multitouch settings along with zoom in and out get disabled when browsing the internet. There is no getting around this drawback- face it this phone would be a perfect tech gadget if Sony was able to fix the browsing issue.

The Verdict

The Text Pro has truly been designed for the young user of today who lives in the virtual world. The Sony Ericsson website says that with the Text Pro, “making your friends the centre of attention couldn’t be easier.” That is exactly what the Friends apps are supposed to do – help the user add five friends whose Facebook status updates and Twitter one-liners can be seen at a glance. The Drag and drop feature allows the placing of applications as and where desired, thus leading to a customized homepage. Other features included in the Text Pro are picture wallpaper, timer, stopwatch, flight mode, calculator, alarm clock, Outlook, Google Talk, Bluetooth technology, picture messaging, and Track ID music recognition, among others.

Samsung Galaxy S2

A 2011 launched product in the Android range in the competition war of the Smartphones the Samsung’s Galaxy 2, the first of the company’s phone is a ‘beauty’. It has a dual-core processor, runs on Android version2.3 called Gingerbread with an incredible 4.3 inch Super Amoled Plus Touchscreen..With a high ended price tag, the sleek, lightweight Samsung Galaxy2 is costlier than its rivals by LG, Motorala, HTC.

• Dimension and Weight:

Samsung Galaxy S2 has a dimension of 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm and weighs 116 g,

• Display:

Samsung Galaxy S2 features a 4.3-inch 480 x 800 pixels WVGA Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touch screen, that has a covering of Gorilla Glass and fingerprint resistant oleo phobic coat.

• Processor:

Samsung Galaxy S2 comes with dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor. Samsung uses its own product the Exynos 4210 SoC and ARM company’s Mali-400MP for its GPU. For enhanced and exciting gaming experience Tegra 2 that is supposed to support hardware acceleration for Flash and javascript is an added asset.

• Camera:

Samsung’s Galaxy S2 has an 8-megapixel 3264 x 2448 pixels auto focus camera at its rear with a single LED flash. Additional features are its geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection and image stabilization.   Galaxy S2 captures video at 1080 at 30 fps. Recently an S2 owner captured impressive time lapse video using Samsung’s 8 mp camera, which has a tilt shift effect a technique used in small and medium format cameras that use tilt for selective focus, which in Galaxy was added later on.

A front facing fixed 2-megapixel camera, that can do dual job of video calling and simple video recording. This camera has a resolution of VGA -640×480.

• Storage memory:

Galaxy S2 has 1GB RAM and comes with 16GB/32GB storage depending on the model. S2 has an external microSD slot for card to support 32 GB extra storage.

• Operating system:

Samsung Galaxy S2 features the Android OS version 2.3 (Gingerbread)

It uses its own Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 user interface a marked improvement on its predecessor. The web browser has facilities of zoom in /out by a simple press on the touch screen with two fingers, an evidence of its sensitive accelerometer for UI auto rotate and for auto turn-off.

3G: Samsung’s smart phone offers HSDPA up to 21 Mbps and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps.

WLAN/Bluetooth/ USB: The smart phone has a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n DLNA support, with an additional Wi-Fi Direct feature. Samsung’s phone uses advanced 3.0+HS version Bluetooth Galaxy S2 has microUSB (MHL) and USB. It can act as a ‘host’with its USB On-The-Go standard similar to any desktop computer.

• Battery:

Galaxy S2 features a Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery

The smartphone Samsung Galaxy 2 includes 3.5 mm TRS headphone jack is positioned on the top side,, loudspeaker, SMS threaded view, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, HTML browser, games, Java via third party application, digital compass, A-GPS support, SNS integration, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, voice-memo-dial-commands and predictive text input.

Galaxy S2 extra features include stereo FM radio with RDS, optional NFC support and TV-out via MHL A/V link, one of the first devices to support it.

To fish the drawbacks GSMArena could call upon ‘the all plastic body’ and ‘no dedicated camera key’ as below null points but gave an all going signal calling it an “absurdly powerful” hand held set. Samsung Galaxy has definitely not only stolen the hearts but has outnumbered, outsmarted and outplayed all the stalwarts of Tech companies by out crossing 6 million selling mark even before being released in the Great U. Maintaining its top level position of the Market Leader and winning the coveted honor of “Hottest New Phone for 2011” at Mobile Industry Awards 2011 Samsung Galaxy S2 looks bright, intelligent and eye-catching as slim and sleek has already stolen the hearts of many a man

Best Cell Phone of 2011

When cell phones were introduced to the public for the first time, the devices were bulky, unattractive and extremely expensive. Carrying a cell phone was a sign of immense wealth. The purchase of a cell phone was few and far in between. One of the greatest problems of those early cell phones was that they had weak receptions and could thus be used from only a few points.

Today, cell phones have evolved immensely. With the technological advancements, cell phones have become highly advanced. The problems that the users faced before are non existent nowadays. The cell phones have become simple to use and are much less expensive than they were before. The fast life has touched all corners of the world and so has the phenomena of cell phones.

Cell phone not only connects the users but is also a great device in cases of emergencies. Previously it was near impossible to get help from friends or family in case of trouble. Now it is just a call away. The modern cell phones have many features which can help the users even in office work.

As the importance of cell phones have increased, so has the number of manufactures. Today there are numerous cell phone producing companies with a new company opening up every other day. It is undoubtedly the manifestation of liberalization which has led to such developments. There are several options to choose from and sometimes the options can be just too many.

Choosing the correct cell phone, suitable for your needs can be quite a task. It has as much to do with personality as with functioning ability. A user would always like to buy the best cell phone there is. This of course depends on ones budget which automatically cuts down the number of options. Nonetheless, there are too many phones to choose from. But if money is not a problem buying the best cell phone of 2011 will be just the right thing to do.

What makes a cell phone perfect? Each and every phone available in the market comes with its distinct features. A lot of customers want to buy a cell phone which is just the right one for their personality. It just might prove to be the best cell phone for you, but then again one should never judge a book by its cover. The best thing to do if you want to buy the best cell phone available is doing a thorough research. Knowing about the cell phone is so much important. Thus when you go to the retailer try to learn about the phone.

The style and the make are undoubtedly important. But what makes all the difference is the features and its performance. Quite often the retailer can mislead the customer for their own benefit. Hence if you want to buy the best cell phone in the business do some personal research. Talk to people who have already used the phone. Take the opinion of others. There are several websites which have expert reviews and discussion forums.

Every year there are conferences which decide on the best cell phones of the year. As of 2011 the best cell phone is Samsung Galaxy S2. It is hardly a surprise that a Samsung phone has been named the best cell phone of 2011. Samsung has a long history of credibility and is known for delivering the best possible.  What makes this the best cell phone is that it has a dual core power, generous internal and user memory which goes up to 16 GB. It also has a large bright screen, gingerbread OS and is very thin and light. Sine it is modest in size it is much easier to carry in a pocket than the other cell phones in the same league.

There are certain features that need to be covered while determining whether it is the best cell phone of 2011.

• The form of a cell phone is much important. The Samsung Galaxy S2 has a plastic case which inevitably makes the cell phone much lighter than the other phones. It isn’t uncomfortable either which makes it score a point towards becoming the best cell phone of 2011.
• The screen is bright and gorgeously beautiful. It is easy to use and is classy at the same time. The screen slides and opens with as much ease as it is possible. There are five home screens and it is easy to move form one to another.
• The widgets are fantastic and are always working. Thus the user can know the current weather just be looking at the cell hone screen. The calendar is live and the widgets are always functioning.
• There is a notification bar at the top of the screen which undoubtedly makes it a contender for the best cell phone of 2011. The notification area also shows the content of the message which can certainly be an issue if one is trying to preserve some privacy. Otherwise, this addition is absolutely brilliant.
• The web browsing features are amazing and you can open almost everything. The messaging and the text input options are good as well and eaves no room for complaint. While no phone can replace a good professionally made camera, the Samsung galaxy S2 has a good enough camera and the video quality is admirable as well.

Although there have been some complaints regarding the android feature of the phone, it is the best buy nonetheless. It has been named the best ell phone of 2011 for its overall features and other than the issue with android everything seems picture perfect. So if you want to buy the best cell phone available in the market, this is what you are looking for.

Google Chromebook

The Google Chromebooks are hyped especially because of their improved features. These features are as follows:

1. One of the features of the Google Chromebook is its booting in 8 seconds and can resume instantly. This is quite a feat. It allows the users to load their favorite websites pretty quickly and can support almost all the latest web standards.
2. Google Chromebook makes it easy to connect with anyone at anytime. It has built in Wi-Fi and 3G. Thus you can be on the web as soon as you log on to the Chromebook.
3. All the apps, documents and settings are safely stored and are protected well. If you loose your computer there is nothing to worry about. You an always log in from another chrome book and get back to work right way.
4. The Google chrome book can run millions of apps and can run almost anything.
5. It is easy to share with friends and family. They can log in to Google Chromebook to experience it as well. They can also log in with the guest mode. That way you won’t have to share anything with the users. Your personal data will remain personal.
6. The chrome books are open to changes and just get better with time. Unlike the traditional computers Google Chromebooks are ever changing. You can stay up to date all the time.
7. Google Chromebooks also run the consumer operating system and were the first ones to introduce it. It is designed to protect against malwares and viruses. The defense system is as good as it gets.

Like everything else Google Chromebooks come with its pros and cons. There are several tings that are mentioned in Google Chromebook reviews which make it an exceptionally good buy. What every Google Chromebook review mentions about it is that Google Chromebook has an exceptionally good security system. All applications run sandboxed. Unless the sandbox is penetrated all the personal data of the user is safe. It is designed in such a way that nothing penetrated through the levels and gets to the users personal data. The security system has been designed by keeping in mind the needs t the time. The guest mode is another feature that comes up in almost all Google chrome book reviews. If you are a user you can access the data from any PC that has a running Google Chromebook. The fast booting system and ease while using scores high on the pros list of Google Chromebook reviews.

There are certain downsides to the Google Chromebook as well. Although the security level in cloud storage is good enough, it is not reliable to depend on the cloud alone. With more and more break-ins, there just might be security issues and data loss. Its compatibility is low with the windows apps and cannot run directly. The account link system has also proven to be an issue. Thus while buying the Google Chromebooks it is necessary to give it a thorough examination and decide whether it is suitable for your needs.

In spite of all its problems Google Chromebook has drawn a large number of buyers. Although many seem skeptical about the negative sides of a Google Chromebook, evidences suggest otherwise. There is a sharp rise in the number of purchases of Google Chromebook. Many Google Chromebook reviews speak negatively about the invention, but it can be hardly denied that it is perhaps one of the best things to happen in the world of internet and internet usage.

Every technology when it comes out for the first time is faced with its difficulties. After all is said and done there is no denying that it is certainly a break through In online technology and with some time can surely overcome the shortcomings. There is quite an amount of openness amongst the creators and that is perhaps the best point about it.