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Sony Xperia S – Sony’s Chance to Retake the Market
02 months ago
Sony Xperia S
Sony has recently bought out its former partner Ericsson. This means that the smartphones maker is now solely owned by the Japanese company. This came after SE (Sony Ericsson) announced massive losses for last year. It announced net losses of 247 million Euros for the entire year of 2011 and a loss of 207 million Euros for the final quarter of the same year. With the buyout now final, the Japanese-based company plans to get back in the game. One of the ways in which it plans to do this is its new outlook in smartphone design. This is evident in the Xperia S.
There are a number of reasons why the competition was allowed to get ahead of SE handsets. When a number of big names among Android manufacturers were starting to release smartphones with cutting-edge hardware, SE’s handsets were left behind. Motorola and LG released two of the first Android devices sporting a 1 GHz dual-core processor. These were the LG Optimus 2X and the Motorola Atrix. Early in 2011, both HTC and Samsung soon followed. HTC released the Sensation and Samsung released the Galaxy S2. The two smartphones came packed with 1.2 GHz dual-core processors. When everyone else were releasing phones sporting cutting edge technology, SE was stuck with single-core handsets such as the Play and the Arc S. This is no longer the case with the Xperia S.
With this new smartphone, the Japanese company has proven that it still remains as one of the top Android manufacturers in the industry. This handset sports an HD 4.3 inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. True, other past models sport 4 inch touch screens like the Arc S. Is this all the smartphone has to offer?
Other than the phone’s 4.3 inch HD display, the Xperia S sports one of the most powerful CPU’s available to mobile technology. It comes packed with a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon chipset with an Adreno 220 GPU (graphics processing unit) under the hood. as you can see, it has more processing power to offer.
If you thought performance and a larger screen is all the phone had to offer, think again. It currently sports the most powerful camera equipped on a mobile device. This smartphone comes with a 12 megapixel camera that is capable of recording videos in 1080p. It also comes with a 1.3 megapixel secondary camera that is capable of recording videos in 720p.
Now that Sony has a smartphone that can better compete with the competition, it has now been given another chance to retake the market.
The iPhone 4 8GB And The Samsung Galaxy S Still Offer Super Display And Camera Quality
02 months ago
Samsung Galaxy S
In 2012 we are due to see the release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 5, two premium smartphones that look set to become a success with consumers everywhere. These models will boast some superb features and specification but will be two of the more expensive devices available. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to these new phones then two of the original models are still available. We take a look at the iPhone 4 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy S and see what screen technology and processing power is on offer from these two devices.
The iPhone 4 8GB is the first Apple phone to incorporate the famous retina display. This 3.5 inch LED backlit screen displays an incredible resolution of 640 x 960 pixels which means that the phone offers a pixel density of 326PPI. This is where the Retina name comes from as it is reported that this level exceeds what the human eye can detect. The screen on the phone measures 3.5 inches which means that it is one of the smaller phones available which may disappoint some consumers who are looking to use the model for video playback and gaming. It really is difficult to fault the quality of the display, images maintain a high level of detail and colours are reproduced accurately. The Samsung Galaxy S uses a larger 4.3 inch display that uses Super AMOLED technology to produce a vivid image that really is hard to beat. In terms of resolution however the model is lower than the 4S 8GB at 480 x 800 which equates to a pixel density of just 217PPI. When all is said and done there is very little to choose between the two models in this department. The iPhone undoubtedly offers the quality but the Samsung screen is larger and also offers what can be described as a more vivid and colourful display.
The iPhone 4 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy S are also well matched when we take a look at the camera features that are incorporated on both models. The iPhone uses a 5 mega pixel camera that is capable of capturing a high quality of image. The model includes an LED flash which is a feature that is sadly missing on the Samsung Galaxy S. This means that the Apple phone is better suited for capturing photographs in situations with low light levels. A secondary camera is included on the model which enables the use of the new Facetime video calling feature and can also capture images at VGA quality. The Samsung offers the same 5 mega pixel resolution from its main camera. In terms of video capture both model can record HD footage at 720P resolution which means that video looks great when displayed on the phones screen or when transferred to a larger television or computer monitor.
If you are looking for a high quality smartphone but do not mind choosing a model that is a little older than many new handset then you will find the iPhone 4 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy S hard to beat. Both devices incorporate a high quality display and excellent multi media feature for capturing photographs and video footage.
iPhone 4S – The Ultimate Device in Mobile Gaming
02 months ago
by admin
in Gadget Reviews
iPhone 4S
If you’re looking to play games on the go, you no longer need to get a separate portable gaming console to enjoy the top games in the industry. All you need is your smartphone. Currently, one of the most preferred mobile operating system for gaming in many major markets around the world is Apple’s iOS. The Apple App Store is simply filled with titles that will satisfy your need for action, adventure, and entertainment. If you’re looking for the right device for the job, why settle for a past model such as the iPhone 4? You should consider getting your hands on the iPhone 4S.
There are a number of reasons why Apple’s new smartphone is ideal for gaming. A lot of these reasons have to do with hardware. First of all, this new handset sports a 3.5 inch display. This touch screen may not be as large as the 4.3 inch displays the competition has to offer on phone such as the Samsung Galaxy S2. However, the phone boasts a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels with a pixel density of 330 ppi. The S2′s 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus display sports a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels with a pixel density of 217 ppi. As you can see, the iPhone’s 3.5 inch has more resolution to offer compared to its rivals despite the smaller screen. This equates to rich colors and vivid details while playing your favorite games.
Aside from the phone’s high-quality display, the iPhone 4S also comes with a workhorse that is more than up to the job. It comes packed with a 1 GHz dual-core A5 chip under the hood. This means that you will get to enjoy the same processing power of the iPad 2 since both sports the same processor. With this powerful CPU under the hood, you will get to enjoy intense graphics and smooth game play. It has what it takes to run the most hardware-intensive games available in the Apple App Store.
Not only does the iPhone 4S come with powerful hardware that is needed for gaming, it also gives you access to the most popular app offering in the business. The App Store is a bastion of the most talented game developers and your source of hardcore games. Here, you can find anything from action to adventure, from wholesome to graphic, and from classic to newly released games.
With the iPhone 4S, you get your hands on the ultimate device in mobile gaming. No longer will you have to get a separate console gaming device.
Blackberry Curve 9380
04 months ago
Blackberry Curve 9380
After years of producing devices that have been renowned for their excellent Qwerty keypads RIM have finally released a full touchscreen device as part of their Curve range of models. The Blackberry Curve 9380 is the perfect phone for people who want the excellent messaging features that are traditionally associated with these devices but with a larger screen perfect for web browsing.
Earlier in the year we saw some new models released in the Blackberry Bold range that saw a small capacitive touchscreen added above the traditional Qwerty keypad. With the new Curve 9360 Blackberry have gone a step further and totally eliminated the keypad and fitted a high quality 3.2 inch display capable of displaying a respectable resolution of 360 x 480 pixels. This screen shows a total of 188 pixels per inch which is much lower than many premium models but we must not forget that this is a budget smartphone and this rating is superior to many models offered at a comparable price. There are four capacitive keys located beneath the screen as well as the famous optical trackpad for times when you need some very precise navigation. In terms of design the model measures 109 x 60 x 11.2 mm which makes it a compact phone that certainly should not feel to obtrusive when placed in a pocket. At 98 grammes in weight the model is also one of the most lightweight phones that you are likely to encounter weighing nearly 40 grammes lighter than the iPhone 4S. Despite its incredibly light weight the phone manages to feel like a premium device and boasts the excellent build quality we have come to associate with Blackberry models. (more…)
