Toshiba Thrive - The colorful tablets

As ever it was informed that Toshiba will release a 10.1-inch tablet, It's not only issues of course, Toshiba brings Android-based tablet Honeycomb 3.1 that will debut on the market starting next July, initially in the United States.

Toshiba Thrive, thus the name of Toshiba's tablet has a 10.1 inch screen size with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. 2.1 megapixel camera front and rear 5 megapixel camera. Thrive sold with the cheapest version costs $ 429.

Reported by eWeek, Thrive Toshiba battery lasting up to seven hours claimed. Using a dual core processor Nvidia Tegra 2.

Present in 6 attractive colors variant choice, make Toshiba Thrive is the colorful tablets compared to other tablets

Toshiba Thrive Specs :

• Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb)
• 10.1" LED Backlit Multi-Touch Display
• WXGA (1280x800), HD 720p Wide-Viewing Angle, 16:10 aspect ratio
• NVIDIA® Tegra 2 1GHz Dual-Core Processor, NVIDIA GeForce® Graphics - 1GB LP-DDR2 RAM
• Memory - Up to 32GB on Board, Full-size SD Slot
• Camera - 2MP Front Facing Webcam with Integrated Microphone, 5MP Rear Camera with Auto Focus and Digital Zoom
• Full-Size USB 2.0
• Mini USB
• Full-Size HDMI
• 23 W-hr Prismatic Lithium Ion User-replaceable Battery

 

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Asus Padfone - Combined between Smartphone and Tablet

ASUS innovations are worthy of praise, when previously Asus released an innovation just as the Asus Transformer where a tablet can be in a fox into a Netbook which changes very easily just by providing docking keyboard a tablet can be directly transformed into Netbook

This time with a tablet that combined Smartphone, called Padfone. Padfone is a product from ASUS, which is combined with a tablet Android smartphone. Cell can be incorporated into tablets, and both will work together.

The form can be changed with ease. While reading email or browsing the internet on your phone, if you feel the screen is too narrow, just enter the mobile phone into a tablet. You'll immediately get a bigger monitor with the same look with which you turn on the phone.

So, with this device you will get two gadgets, smarthphone and tablets. Padfone from ASUS is a combination of smartphone 4.3-inch with 10.1-inch tablet.

Clearly this is a concept gadget that is really new and seemed to be officially announced by ASUS at Computex event held in Taiwan. Padfone will come in two colors, copper and block. The tablet is also shown equipped with two speakers and a hole that allows camera phones to take photos despite being inside the tablet


 

  

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo comes with the Android Gingerbread OS

After launch the Xperia Arc, Sony Ericsson re-launched Android smartphone are impressive, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo using a 3.7-inch screen, smaller than the screen Xperia Arc. With dimensions of 116x57x13 mm and weighs 126 grams, and the designs that follow the curve of the hand, making Xperia Neo very comfortable to grip while its size is quite large.

Like the Xperia Arc,  the Xperia Neo brings new Android operating system 2.3 Gingerbread with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255 1GHz processor.

Features attraction Xperia Neo is a high resolution 8.1 megapixel camera. Not only presents a very good picture quality, Xperia Neo also featured a number of supporting features that make the experience more enjoyable picture.

One of them is 'Touch Capture' which allows users to take pictures with just one touch of the screen. Users can also instantly share photos with friends via email or Facebook site.

Another feature that can be enjoyed by the user is 'Timescape' featuring a variety of update messages, such as email, SMS, and the status of social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Users can place one widget 'Timescape' on the home screen Xperia Neo, so they could check all the updates without having to open many applications.

Although Sony Ericsson did not promote the Xperia Neo as a music phone, this phone has features that will satisfy the lovers of music, that is 'TrackID'. With 'TrackID', you can find out the title and artist singer song by chance you hear on the radio, television or other devices.

Specifications Of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo:
- 2G Network GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- 3G Network UMTS/HSPA 1900, 2100 MHz
- UMTS/HSPA 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
- Dimensions 116 x 57 x 13 mm
- Weight 126 grams Form
- Display Type LED-backlit LCD touch screen
- Size 3.7 inches
- 16Million Colors & 480 x 854 pixels
- Input/ User Interface:
   - Reality Display
   - Sony Mobile BRAVIA Graphics Engine
   - Scratch-Resistant Display
   - Time Scape UI
   - Mediascape UI
   - Multi Touch
   - Accelerometer/ Proximity Sensor
- Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- CPU Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1 GHz processor
- 3D Graphics Hardware Accelerator
- Internal Memory 320MB
- micro-SD card slot for expansion up to 32GB
- Browser HTML With Flash support, Webkit browser
- MMS, SMS, Threadview SMS, IM, Email, Push E-mail
- Camera Rear: 
   - 8 Megapixels
   - 3264×2448 pixels
   - CMOS Image sensor
   - f/2.4 Maximum Aperture
   - LED Flash, Auto Focus
   - Face detection, Smile detection
   - Image/Video Stabilizer
- Secondary Camera:
   - 0.3 Megapixels
   - VGA
- 720p HD video recording @ 30fps, 1280 x 720 pixels
- Connectivity:
   - GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
   - Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP Stereo
   - Micro USB v2.0
   - 3.5mm stereo headset jack
   - Radio Stereo FM with RDS
   - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
   -  A-GPS
- Audio Formats MP3, WMA, AMR, OGG, AAC, AAC+, WAV
- Video Formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264
- Battery Type Li-Po 1500mAh
- Other Features:
   - HDMI port
   - Android Market
   - Additional Microphone for Noise cancellation
   - Google Maps, G-Talk, G-Mail
   - Facebook, YouTube, Twitter integration
   - Adobe Flash 10.1
- Colors Availability Silver, Blue Gradiant, Red

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LG Optimus Black P970 comes with NOVA Display technology and Optimus UI 2.0 interface

When seen from this smartphone form, shaped like the LG Optimus Big who was rumored to be soon launched, or even LG Optimus Big was actually the LG Optimus Black? I do not know

With Nova display technology, screen LG Optimus Black P970 full touch screen mobile phone design is said to be able to present a better view when taken outdoors. Energy consumption also claimed 50% more efficient than the kinds of regular LCDs.

LG Optimus Black P970 is equipped with two cameras, 5 megapixel camera to the back while 2 megapixel camera to the front and claimed to be the first in the world. Indeed the average smartphone today still use 1.3 megapixel camera on the front.

Just as the LG Optimus Big, LG Black Optimus use 1 Ghz processor with OMAP 3630 chipset, which of course it is enough for a smartphone with 4.0-inch screen display.

LG Optimus Black memory capacity is 2GB using eMMC and 512 MB ​​of RAM, and connectivity has been HSDPA 7.2 Mbps or HSUPA 5.6 Mbps.

LG Optimus Black specs:
- Network Quad Band GSM & HSDPA
- Dimensions 122 x 64 x 9.2 mm
- Weight 109 grams
- Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) upgradable to Gingerbread
- Capacitive touchscreen TFT display 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches
- Touch sensitive controls
- Optimus UI 2.0
- 5-megapixel rear camera, front 2-megapixel
- Features GPS (A-GPS), Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth v2.1 (A2DP)
- V2.0 microUSB port- MicroSD port up to 32GB,
- Li-Ion Battery 1500 mAh
- Equipped with social networking integration, Digital compass, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk


   

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HTC Desire Z - another Android Smartphone from HTC

HTC launched the latest smartphone for the Asian market. Both phones are HTC Desire HD and Desire HTC Z . If previously had discussed the HTC Desire HD, this time we are more focused on HTC Desire Z.

HTC Desire Z comes with a smaller screen size compared to the HTC Desire HD with a size of 3.7 with resolution of 800 × 480 pixels. Using the operating system Android 2.2. HTC Desire Z is a touch screen slider phone equipped with a Qwerty keypad. It also has 720p HD video recording and a 5MP camera with auto-flash. HTC Desire Z powered by the new Qualcomm 7230 800MHz processor to improve performance.


Specification of  HTC Desire Z:

• 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
• HSDPA 850 / 1900
• Dimensions 119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm
• Weight 180 g
• Type S-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, size 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches
• Slideout QWERTY keyboard
• Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
• Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
• Optical trackpad
• Touch sensitive control panel
• HTC Sense UI
• Multi-touch input method
• Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker
• 3.5mm jack
• Internal 1.5 GB; 512 MB RAM
• Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
• GPRS Class 32
• EDGE Class 32
• 3G HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
• WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
• Bluetooth Yes v2.1 with A2DP
• microUSB v2.0
• Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Features Geo-tagging, face detection
• Video 720p
• OS Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo) with HTC Sense
• CPU 800 MHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm MSM 7230 chipset
• Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
• Browser HTML
• Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Games
• Colors Black
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Java
• Aluminum unibody casing
• Digital compass
• Dedicated search key
• Google Search, Maps, Gmail
• YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa integration
• Facebook, Tweeter for HTC Sense
• MP3/WAV/AAC+ player
• MP4/H.264/DivX/XviD player
• Voice memo/dial
• Predictive text input
• Standard battery, Li-Ion 1300mAh
• Stand-by Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 430 h (3G)
• Talk time Up to 9 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)

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HTC Desire HD comes with HTCSense interface

HTC Customers can now feel the ability Android Froyo 2.2 through new HTC, HTC Desire HD which has a distinctive feature of Android as Google TV ads, Navigation Home Security and automation, cloud computing, global communications translate word, and Google's voice number. This is what distinguishes Froyo OS 2.2, these two series HTC with Android Froyo on other phones.

HTC Desire HD can turn on in less than 10 seconds, can be compared with other smartphones mobile loading. Also Goolge maps on both this phone will really help the traveler.


Specification of HTC Desire HD:

• 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100
• HSDPA 850 / 1900
• Dimensions 123 x 68 x 11.8 mm
• Weight 164 g
• Display Type LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, size 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches
• Gorilla Glass display
• Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
• Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
• HTC Sense UI
• Multi-touch input method
• Sound Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker
• 3.5mm jack
• Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement
• Internal memory 1.5 GB; 768 MB RAM
• Card slot microSD, up to 32GB, 8GB included
• Data GPRS Class 32
• EDGE Class 32
• 3G HSDPA 7.2/14.4 Mbps; HSUPA 2/5.76 Mbps (carrier dependent)
• WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth Yes v2.1 with A2DP
• USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
• Camera Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash
• Features Geo-tagging, face detection
• Video 720p
• Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3
• CPU 1 GHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon
• Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
• Browser HTML
• Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Games
• Colors Black, Brown
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Java MIDP emulator
• Digital compass
• Dedicated search key
• Google Search, Maps, Gmail
• YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa integration
• MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA9 player
• DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV9/player
• Facebook, Twitter applications
• Adobe Flash 10.1
• Voice memo
• Predictive text input
• Battery standard battery, Li-Ion 1230 mAh
• Stand-by up to 490 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)
• Talk time up to 9 h 15 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 30 min (3G)

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6 best Android tablets in 2011

In 2011 a variety of tablets Android has been widely circulated. Each has its own strengths and prowess. Here tablets Android already or soon be marketed and considered worthy enough as a prima donna, quoted from TechRadar:






1. Asus Eee Transformer Pad
By uniqueness, Eee Pad Transformer assessed as popular Android tablets. Not only powerful, Eee Pad can be instantly converted into a netbook when combined with a keyboard dock. The price is quite affordable. As an illustration, in England this tablet priced £429, including keyboard.

 



2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

With the world's slimmest body, the user who put the style will look Galaxy Tab 10.1. In some countries, also Galaxy Tab version 10.1 features 8MP camera that promises excellent photo quality. But the body is thicker.






3. Motorola Xoom

Motorola Xoom is the first tablet is marketed with Android OS Honeycomb. Unfortunately, the price is quite expensive. But it is redeemed with a good body quality, battery durability and reliable performance.









4. LG Optimus Pad

An added value offered by LG Optimus Pad, namely the ability to record content 3 Dimensions (3D). This was done with a combination of two cameras behind each 5MP resolution. Indeed, to see how it looks still have to go through the 3D television, but these tablets could be an option for those who love with 3D technology.

 

5. Acer Iconia Tab A500

Acer recently launched Acer Iconia Tab A500. The tablet comes with a bandage over his body so that the metal shows a solid and elegant impression. Exterior factors may make this a priority user ogled style, although this tablet feels slippery when held.






6. HTC Flyer

HTC Flyer was still wearing the rival Android Gingerbread while dropping tablet Honeycomb crowded. But with HTC interface Sense, this tablet look pretty good. Honeycomb also promised that the update is just a matter of time. Factor is not less attractive design with aluminum unibody models.

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Pantech Vega Racer first smartphone with 1.5GHz dual-core processor

Pantech, South Korean mobile phone vendors are preparing to launch a phone with a powerful processor in the world today.

Pantech reveals Android phone called Pantech Vega Racer by carrying the Snapdragon processor 1.5 GHz dual core. Smart phone is planned to be released in South Korea this month.

There are currently no smartphone processor exceeds with Pantech Vega Racer. Smartphone such as Samsung Galaxy S II and HTC Sensation was just carrying the 1.2 GHz processor.

In addition to the processor, Pantech Vega Racer also has a specification capable. As Qualcomm MSM8660 chipset, 1GB of RAM, GPU 220 Adreno, 4.3 inch screen and rear camera 8MP. Everything is arranged in a body that includes thin, with a thickness of only 9mm with a weight of 120g.

Pantech Vega Racer reportedly only be sold in South Korea hold operator SK Telecom.

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Motorola Droid X2 the successor of Droid X

Not only the Samsung is continuing version of the Android phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 or even Nexus One with Nexus S, Motorola also continued generation of Motorola Droid X by issuing Motorola Droid X2 or also called Daytona

As rumored, Motorola Droid X2 is, 4.3-inch 1GHz dual-core 2 Tegra powered devices with QHD resolution and eight-megapixel camera, running Android 2.2 Froyo but maybe with 2.3 Gingerbread. Apparently the RAM/ROM configuration will remain identical with Droid X original in 512MB/8GB.

For connectivity, using EV-DO Rev. A and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, but the Wi-Fi has gained 802.11a standard for full a/b/g/n functionality.

Motorola Droid X2 mobile plans will be bundled by Verizon Wireless network

Motorola Droid X2 Specification:
- 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor
- 4.3-inch qHD capacitive touchscreen (540 x 960 pixels)
- EV-DO Rev. A connectivity
- 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash
- 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
- HDMI out
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer and compass sensors
- 8GB of internal storage

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Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro successor Xperia mini series

If previous Sony Ericsson introduces Xperia Arco, the Japanese version of Xperia Arc, now Sony Ericsson also add Xperia family, namely Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro who tried to follow in the footsteps of success the previous mini-series.

Both smartphones feature a full-featured compact-sized for smartphone, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 1 GHz processor and running the new Android platform version 2.3, aka the Gingerbread. Like the Xperia Arc and Xperia Neo which was introduced prior to this, both Xperia Mini or Xperia Mini Pro brings technology to the Mobile Reality Display BRAVIA Engine.

Have a glass multi-touch screen scratch resistant 3-inch width, Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro provides access to more than 150,000 applications in the Android Market. Views advance (user interface) which has been improved allowing the phone to display up to 16 applications on the homepage.

Xperia Mini Pro has a sliding QWERTY keyboard that has been optimized with new smart functions was first found on the Xperia Pro for a compact-sized smartphone. Function Type and Send allows users no longer need to open many applications dedicated to each type of message.
Meanwhile, Xperia Mini Android phone equipped with a recorder of the world's smallest HD (720p).

Both the Xperia Mini Pro and Xperia Mini with HD will be available globally in selected markets starting in the third quarter of 2011.

Xperia Mini Pro Specifications:
Screen
- 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)
- 16,777,216 color TFT
Sizes
- 92.0 x 53.0 x 18.0 mm
- 3.6 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches
Weight
- 136.0 gr
- 4.8 oz
Memory
- Phone memory up to 400MB
- microSD™ support up to 32GB
- RAM: 512MB
- Memory card included: 2 GB microSD™
Networks
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
- UMTS HSPA 800/1900/2100
Available colours - Black - White - Pink - Turquoise

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Xperia Acro, Japanese version of Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson presents new Android phone which is devoted in Japan, with a product called Xperia Acro. Actually Xperia Acro is Experia Arc is already in release.

Especially for Japan Xperia Arc was released in a different name ie Xperia Acro, sailed phone also has a 4.2 inch display Reality technology with mobile Bravia Engine.

From the side view, the phone is equipped with 8.1 megapixel camera with Exmor sensor R. The sensor is able to reduce noise during low lighting.

Xperia Acro comes with Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread, with a User Interface Japanese-made ​​by European companies.

Which became one differentiator is the version of Arc in Japan has a TV function and features an infrared port for sharing data to another device.

This phone will be available in Japan this summer, with a choice of black and white.

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HTC Bliss, Android Smarthphone just for Woman

HTC plans to launch smartphone targeting female consumers with the Android OS, with the launch of the HTC Bliss

Although not yet officially released, but leaked specs and photos of the HTC product prototypes Bliss has spread across many sites and technology blogs.

Based on information released by the blog This is my next, HTC is preparing the launch of Bliss by cooperating with Verizon service, though not yet able to give definite dates. In addition, the code name used is not necessarily Bliss even if this phone is really released.

HTC Bliss will target female consumers agedbetween 20 and 30's. With greenish color casing, HTC Bliss has a very similar design as the HTC Desire S and slightly HTC Desire Z. However, in contrast with HTC Desire Z, HTC Bliss brings fully touchscreen, no QWERTY keyboard.
Other information obtained by the thickness of the HTC Bliss which reaches 13.5 to 14 millimeters.

Although the HTC has not given official information regarding the plan to launch this phone, Bliss mentioned have included applications that are specific to women such as shopping, calorie counter application, exercise apps, and a set of accessories – a wireless charging dock with built-in speakers. As soon as the device is set on the charging pad, it will automatically switch to alarm mode, and then a square-shaped speaker for a car is also rumored to be in the mix that supports voice recognition and can be easily connected to a car visor

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Applications to surf on Android is not free anymore

Your application users to surf like PDAnet, Wireless Tether, and MyWi on the Android phones that have been free from now on these applications on the Android was not free anymore

If within three months, Google Android become the idol of American society because of the free, then starting this month users must subscribe. Android is now similar to Apple's operating system. Customer is required to pay if you want to use Internet applications.

In recent days the users of Google's Android in the United States reported no longer be able to download anything from the internet. After the investigation, the application was no longer in the Android Market, especially for users of Android from AT & T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.

So far Android users can directly access the Internet on a laptop, using wireless connections on the phone. Applications that use most of it free, including PDAnet, Wireless Tether, and MyWi. Most operators offer internet at a price of U.S. $15-US $ 25 per month, depending on its use.

It seems that Sprint is only just the one operator who still eliminate the Google Android. Google did not deny that has blocked internet application services.

Google in his statement mentioned that although Internet applications go away, users can still use it by downloading the application directly from the web, or install it over the phone

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Casio G'zOne Commando, Android phone with Military Standards 810G

Casio which we know as a manufacturer of watches, turned out to produce mobile phone. One of the Casio phone is Casio G'zOne Commando, Android phone resilient. Judging from its shape Casio G'zOne Commando has shown toughness.

Casio G'zOne Commando guaranteed to be a faithful tool for those who like to be outdoor or adventure activities in the wild. It was designed to meet Military Standard 810G.

Of course Casio G'zOne Commando can withstand even extreme conditions. Dipped in water, rain,  Shock, exposed to dust or damp, the Casio G'zOne Commando are ready and able.

And to support adventure activities, a variety of software has also made ​​special. For example, a compass, Adventure Training, thermometer until the Star Gazer to show constellations.

The operating system Casio G'zOne Commando use Android 2.2 Froyo, which means the Casio G'zOne Commando had entered the smartphone category. Also equipped with standard features such as Wi-Fi, 5 megapixel camera, and GPS

Casio G'zOne Commando seems to only be available in the United States alone and is sold by Verizon service. Reported by CNET, worth about $ 200 with a two-year contract.

Previously, in addition to the Casio G'zOne Commando, there have been resilient Android phone the other is Motorola Defy. However, a look of Casio G'zOne Commando seem more toughness and military.

Specifications of the CasioG'zOne Commando:
- Android™ 2.2
- Meets Military Standards 810G for Immersion, Rain, Shock and Dust Resistant, Vibration, Salt Fog, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Altitude, Low and High Temperature Storage
- 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, still photo, video capture, LED light
- High-security encryption for corporate email
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
- Stereo Bluetooth™
- VZ Navigator® for GPS and audible turn-by-turn directions
- Mobile Hotspot capable-share 3G connection with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- G'zGear operates in eight modes:

• Earth Compass – Functions as a standard compass, the GPS shows the distance and direction to several domestic and international landmarks, including Yosemite National Park and Mt. Everest
• Walking Counter – Measures steps, distance and energy consumption, and total steps for the day, week or month. It also provides virtual treks for famous North American trails and roads including Mt. Kilimanjaro, Annapurna Circuit, Torres Del Paine Circuit, John Muir Trail and Transcontinental
• Adventure Training – Takes training to a new level by allowing users to run with virtual opponents, like world-record holders, wild animals, or their own best personal performance stored in the training history
• Trip Memory – Plots and records outdoor activities along with location information to share with friends and family on Twitter™and Facebook®
• Tides – Showcases the tidal graph for the day; time of tide ebb and flow; and current, past and future sea tide levels. GPS displays the nearest location map
• Thermometer – Displays current temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit with numeric and graphic thermometer readings and compares the current temperature across multiple locations
• Sun / Moon – Checks the time of the next sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset, and tracks the moon phases for your current location
• Star Gazer – Utilizes GPS to display the stars and constellation names based on the current season and time

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Sony Ericsson W8, The first Walkman phone with Android OS

Sony Ericsson adds mobile phones with the Android platform. This time, the phone is intended for fans of music. Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones announced its launch on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in certain areas only.

This latest Walkman phone features a user interface that can be adjusted for one-touch accessto a user's favorite applications such as on a series of Xperia Mini product. Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones allows quick and easy access to playlists and the Walkman player. The phone also comes equipped with a stereo headset MH410.

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phone combines thefunctions of the Walkman™ with the basic principles of smartphones, like the application, maps and email to create the most entertaining smartphone

Sony Ericsson W8 using 3-inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, video recorder functions, and 3.5 mm headphone jack. In contrast to non-music phone, Sony Ericsson W8 is equipped with Walkman features and UI design like Walkman widgets on the homepage. Sony Ericsson W8 using Android 2.1 platform

Sony Ericsson W8 will be available in China, HongKong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam starting from Q2 2011 in a choice of colors Azur Blue, Metallic Red, and Orange iconic of the Walkman.

The specifications of Sony Ericsson W8 :
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
- UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100
- 99.0 × 54.0 × 15.0 mm, 104 grams
- Android 2.1 Eclair with Timescape UI
- 3″ Capacitive Touchscreen with HVGA (320×480 Pixels) Resolution 16 million colors
- Scratch Resistant Surface, Accelerometer, Light Sensor
- 128 MB Internal Memory, microSD Card Slot upto 16GB
- 600MHz Processor, 168 MB RAM
- 3.2 Megapixel Camera with Geo-Tagging and VGA Video Recording at 30 fps
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack
- 1200 mAH Battery
   - Talktime: 4hr 45 mins
   - Stand By Time: 476 hours

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LG Phoenix & LG Thrive, another cheap Android Smartphone

Competition in the increasingly crowded smartphone market. Just like natural selection, is now not only limited features of the hunted rather than the price side, where the cheap so desires. As we all know, Samsung, already started with cheap mobile phone Samsung Galaxy Mini.

LG also had follow-up to play in this segment, through a series of LG Optimus Me. It's just, it seems that LG will add smarthphone for this segment with the release of a new model named LG Phoenix and  LG Thrive.

From its LG Phoenix, smartphones Android 2.2 Froyo is similar to the LG Optimus One. Feature is not much different, such as CPU 600 MHz, 3.15 MP camera, HSDPA data access technology, WiFi, GPS.

Just as the LG Phoenix, LG Thrive model also has a similar feature. Only, with a similar design candybar touchscreen, but there are subtle differences in physical shape. LG Thrive cover comes with a silver hue, while the LG Phoenix appear in darker shades.

Both LG Phoenix and LG Thrive has sold over U.S. operator AT&T., LG Thrive sells for $ 180. While LG Phoenix sold for $ 50, with a contract for 2 years.

Specifications LG Phoenix:
- Quad-Band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and HSDPA
- Android OS v2.2 Froyo
- 600 MHz ARM11 processor
- GPU Adreno 200
- Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset
- 3, 2 inch Capasitive TFT screen 262,144 color touchscreen, 320 × 480 pixels
- 3.15 MP camera, autofocus, geo-tagging, video
- SMS, MMS, email, push email, IM
- GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
- 160 MB memory
- microSD card slot (up to 32GB)
- polyphonic (MP3)
- Java (via java MIDP emulator)
- Accelerometer sensor
- WiFi 802.11 b/g
- WiFi hotspots
- FM radio
- GPS (A-GPS)
- Loudspeaker
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Social networking integration (SNS)
- Player MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC + player
- Document viewer, organizer, voice memo
- Bluetooth v2.1 (A2DP), microUSB 2.0 port
- Li-Ion battery 1500 mAh

Specifications LG Thrive:
- Quad-Band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and HSDPA
- Android OS v2.2 Froyo
- 600 MHz ARM11 processor
- GPU Adreno 200
- Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset
- 3, 2 inch Capasitive TFT screen 262,144 color touchscreen, 320 × 480 pixels
- 3.15 MP camera, autofocus, geo-tagging, video
- SMS.MMS, Email, push email, IM
- GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
- 160 MB memory
- MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB)
- Polyphonic (MP3)
- Java (via java MIDP emulator)
- Accelerometer sensor
- WiFi 802.11 b/g
- FM radio
- GPS (A-GPS),
- Loudspeaker
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Social networking integration (SNS)
- MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC + player
- Document viewer, organizer, voice memo
- Bluetooth v2.1 (A2DP), microUSB 2.0 port
- Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh

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HTC Sensation, another Android smartphone with Dual Core processors

Smartphones with dual-core processors are increasingly crowded, especially coupled with the presence of HTC Sensastion. HTC's latest handset has a 1.2 GHz dual core processor from Qualcomm, which promises better performance.

This makes the HTC now have two smartphones with dual core processors, namely HTC Sensation and HTC Evo 3D. Both these smarthphone join other smartphones that have the same processing poweras LG Optimus 2X, Samsung Galaxy S II  and Motorola Droid Bionic that will soon be launched.

Two-core processor seems now a new trend in the world of high-end smartphones. Among the big names the mobile world, it seems only Sony Ericsson and Nokia who have not joined released a phone with dual core processors.

HTC Sensation itself has a variety of special features, aside from its dual core processors. Like the Super-tech screen LCD with a size of 4.3 inches and a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels.

8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and there is a VGA camera on the front side for video calling. Quoted from PCWorld, the camera in HTC Sensation can record HD video in 1080p.

HTC Sensation formerly known as the HTC Pyramid is running Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread. With HTC Sense 3.0 user interface promised to make the menu look more slick.

According to HTC phones will be sold in a price range of USD 750. HTC Sensation will go on sale in Europe mid-May 2011

HTC Sensation Specs:
- Android 2.3 with HTC 3.0 Sense UI
- 4.3” HD Super LCD
- 126.1mm x 65.4mm x 11.3mm – 148 grams
- 768MB RAM / 1GB ROM
- VGA front-facing Camera
- 1.2GHz Dual-Core MSM8660 Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU
- 8MP Camera (1080p @ 30/fps) and Stereo sound recording
- HSPA+
- Wi-Fi b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0
- 520mAh Battery

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ViewSonic Introduces a Tablet ViewPad & Smartphones

We already know the ViewSonic brand right? Which we know from the Monitor product. But today, ViewSonic also penetrated into the tablet and smartphone market.

ViewSonic monitors manufacturers launched their line of tablets and smartphones in Indonesia. Either because they follow current trends or indeed want to really be working on the tablet market share and smarthphone, ViewSonic also enliven the Android OS.

Located at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, ViewSonic is introducing his new product line. They are tablets ViewPad 7, ViewPad 10, ViewPad 4, and Viewsonic V350 smartphones.



1. ViewPad 7
7 inch tablet uses Android OS 2.2, with 600 Mhz processor. The tablet could also be used as a smartphone with 3.5 connection G. Other features are dual VGA and 3 MP camera, gps, dual stereo speakers, document to go, and a battery that claimed up to 10 hours.

ViewPad 7 Specs:
- Dimension 179.3 x 110 x 11.4mm, 377g
- Google Android 2.2
- 32bit Qualcomm MSM7227
- 600MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 512MB ROM
- 7" 800x480 color transflective TFT LCD
- 3.5mm audio jack,
- GSM 850/900, GSM 1800/1900
- UMTS 900/1900, UMTS 2100
- CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
- microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash
- mini-USB port, Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, A-GPS
- Geotagging, accelerometer
- 3.1MP camera & VGA camera
- 3240mAh battery

2. ViewPad 10
10 inch tablet has two versions: ViewPad 10 and ViewPad 10s. Well, the 10s version of the users are given the option to choose Windows 7 or Android. ViewPad 10s is a tablet dual OS.

ViewPad 10 Specs:
- Dimention: 275.5 x 178.5 x 14.5mm, 730g
- Google Android 2.2
- 32bit NVIDIA Tegra 2 250
- 1000MHz CPU
- 512MiB RAM, 512 + 15258MB ROM
- 10.1" 1024x600 color transflective TFT LCD
- Video out, 3.5mm audio jack,
- microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash,
- USB A port, Bluetooth, WLAN,
- Accelerometer
- 1.3MP cam.
- 3300mAh built-in battery

3. ViewPad 4
Hybrid tablets and smartphones are capable of recording video up to 720p HD resolution. In addition, he provided a 5 MP camera, GPS, and has a resolution of 1024x600 LED screen.

ViewPad 4 Specs:
4.1 inch touchscreen color transflective TFT display
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
512 MB of RAM
5 megapixel camera
HD Video recording at 720p
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS with A-GPS


4. ViewSonic V350
V350 is a phone with 3.5 inch screen is equipped with dual SIM. This phone comes with Android OS 2.2 Froyo. Other features include a capacitive touch screen, 5 MP camera, micro SD, and GPS.

Viewsonic V350 Specs:
- 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen with 320x480 pixel resolution
- Dimention 60.9 x 114 x 12.45mm, 125g
- Android 2.2 OS(froyo)
- 5 Mega Pixel with auto focus, geotagging , accelerometer
- Dual SIM Capability with preloaded applications
- 150MB Internal ROM,256MB RAM
- MicroSD card slot expandable up to 8GB or 16GB
- Wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 w/A2DP, micro USB v2.0 port connectivity

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Google Music, a new rival Apple iTunes

Google's increasingly aggressive, after a successful open source projects Android, Google has expanded services like Apple iTunes, Google recently began testing Google Music.

According to some sources, the workers at Google's start trying toughness of this music service for launch later when there is no problem.

Google Music is estimated to have started to be made in 2010. But Google refused to comment on this.

But the news from people in the music industry confirmed that Google was in talks about making music store that can be downloaded.

Following an apparent leak at the XDA Developers forum, google music are believed to be in the final software testing phases of Their iTunes rival, the which is expected not only to offer digital downloads and streaming tracks, but Also cloud storage for your entire library of digital tunes , putting all of your stored music into the cloud, ready to be accessed at any time.


Google Music service allows users to listen to music through the laptops, PCs, smart phones, and tablets, and this service is expected to be optimal in Android OS

Apparently Google Music provides more features than Apple's iTunes music, which currently controls more than 70 percent of digital music sales in the United States.

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K-Touch W700, Android Dual Core phone from K-Touch

Android Smarthphone domination not only in big vendors such as Motorola, Samsung or Sony Ericsson. One of the mobile phone manufacturers from China, K-Touch, the Android smart phone is also out for the premium class. The design itself looks quite classy and does not emulate handset from global brands. The specifications are very good.

K-Touch W700, thus its name, is actually not the first Android mobile released K-Touch because of the previous K-Touch has also been issued a K-Touch W606 with OS Android.
K-Touch W700, looks promising if you view the processor is Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual core processors. Though the processor is still rarely used by large vendors though.

Other specifications K-Touch W700 are also quite good with a capacitive screen WVGA 3.8-inch, rear 5-megapixel camera, 512MB of RAM and 8 GB internal memory. Wearing Android OS 2.2 Froyo.

But unlike most China made ​​mobile phone manufacturers are usually cheap, K-Touch W700 tag is quite expensive unlike K-Touch W606 sold pretty cheap. K-Touch W700 will be sold in China with China Unicom operator, with a price of U.S. $ 540.

K-Touch W700 Specifications:
- Powered by Android 2.2 Froyo operating system
- Powered by a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
- 512MB RAM memory
- Preloaded with Sina Weibo, QQ, Kaixin & Youku
- 3.8 inch capacitive touchscreen LCD display
- 480 × 800 pixels display screen resolution
- Bluetooth connectivity
- WiFi LAN
- Digital compass
- Preloaded games
- Accelerometer sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- 8GB built-in memory
- Micro SD memory card slot
- Polyphonic & mp3 ring tones
- 5.0 megapixel rear camera with video recording support, digital zoom
- 0.3 megapixel front camera with video recording support & digital zoom
- Able to record 720p resolution video
- GPS navigation with A-GPS support
- Built-in FM tuner

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