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An Impressive Motorola Droid X

Guest Author - Deddy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:36:30 +0000

Motorola Droid X has become an impressive new contender in the emerging kind of large form-factor smartphone with touchscreen feature. Droid X comes with high end hardware specifications and massive 4-inch touchscreen set it apart from the other Motorola’s product lineup. Even though the Android-based device has much similar with HTC EVO 4G, it seems the Droid X succeeds and HTC EVO fell short-by matching a great feature set with all-day battery life.

With a new iteration of Motorola’s custom Android environment Droid X offers integrated social networking functionality. Droid X has excellent power management features and the best support for messaging.

Droid X processor is a TI OMAP 3630, clocked at 1Ghz. There is still a debate about this because the 3630 is a 720Mhz chip and 3640 is the 1Ghz version. Well, I have looking for the answer, and yes, Droid X really does have a 1 Ghz. A documentation describes it as a 3630-1000 providing by Verizon.

It has 512MB of RAM, and 8MP camera with LED flash, and a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display that works at 854×480. The Droid X is a CDMA device with support for EVDO, Bluetooth, WiFi. The most compelling hardware advantages over many other device based on Android is that the Droid X has a roomy 8GB of internal storage capacity and no statement on how much of that space that can be used to install software. This will be a bad news for the paltry 512Mb Nexus One or the modest 1GB of EVO 4G.

It seems the Droid X is one level ahead from the EVO, but not quite on the same level with the Nexus One. The device its absolute slim, except for a protrusion at the top of the back side where they placed the camera. Well, I think this is my new smartphone, what about you guys.

[ Written by Deddy ]

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Hands-on Review and Walkaround: HTC EVO 4G

IGR Team — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:18 +0000

Today we got another hands-on review of the HTC EVO 4G, one of the most anticipated device this year and probably one of the best smartphone out there.

HTC EVO 4G operates with Android 2.1 OS enhanced with HTC Sense UI. Sports a large 4.3 inches cinematic touchscreen-display at 800 x 480 pixel resolution, which makes the HTC EVO 4G a perfect portable mediaplayer.

The Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon CPU is snapped under the hood, makes this phone runs really fast. As matter of fact, the HTC EVO 4G can process really fast on most task.

Let’s have a look at the specs below:

Display: 4.3″ capacitive touchscreen display with multi-touch support. 480 x 800 pixel resolution, automatic viewing mode change (portrait – landscape), ambient-light sensor, proximity sensor, and more.

Battery: Replaceable Lithium Ion 1500 mAh, rechargeable.

CPU and Storage: Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon QSD8650 CPU, 400 MB internal storage and SDHC microSD card-slot (8 GB microSD card included).

Dimension and Weight: 4.74 x 2.64 x 0.50 inches, 6.0 ounces.

Camera: 8 Megapixel camera with auto-focus and dual LED flash (back side), 1.3 Megapixel camera for video call (front facing).

Navigation: GPS compatible with Google Maps (and Sprint Navigation). And Digital compass.

Audio: Built-in speaker, microphone, stereo 3.5mm standard headphone jack.

Connectivity: Bluetooth, Integrated WiFi, HDMI port.

OS and Software: Android 2.1 Eclair operating system with HTC Sense user interface. All Google apps (standard) including Google Maps, Gmail, email with Exchange support, Gallery, Amazon MP3, Market, YouTube, web browser, etc. HTC software including HTC Weather, HTC People and HTC Friendstream, Stocks, video player, Peep, etc. Sprint software and services: Sprint Navigation, Sprint Football, Sprint Zone, Sprint TV, NASCAR mobile, etc.

Anyway, before we jump to the video below, be sure to check out HTC EVO 4G’s review here.

Now, let’s enjoy the hands-on review video.

HTC EVO 4G Android Smartphone Review

[video source: palmsolo@youtube]

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iPhone 4 Walkthrough: Everything You Need To Know About Your iPhone 4

IGR Team — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:47 +0000

Here’s a walkthrough video of the new Apple iPhone 4, which will show everything you need to know about iPhone 4.

iPhone 4 is the newest generation of the iPhone family, packs a numbers of new features inside its iOS 4.

The most notable change of the iPhone 4 is its new design. The other significant upgrade is the display, although the size remains the same but now with higher resolution of 960×640 pixels capable of displaying incredible quality images and text. Also, the iPhone 4 now use a powerful A4 processor, armed with a new 5MP camera with LED-flash and HD video recording capability.

Below are the iPhone 4′s features at a glance:

High resolution 3.5” touchscreen display with 960×640 pixels resolution
Powerful A4 processor
5 Megapixel camera with 5x digital-zoom, LED flash, and 720p HD video recording capability (30fps)
Front-facing camera for Facetime video call
iOS 4 with huge numbers of features and great apps

Before we jump to the walkthrough video, be sure to check out iPhone 4′s review here, and live photo galleries here and here.

Okay now, let’s check out the video. Click below to play.

Apple iPhone 4 Walkthrough

[video source: dailyiphoneblog]

Comparison Review: iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS Speed Test

IGR Team — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:31 +0000

Today’s comparison review is between iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS.

iPhone 4 is the newest generation of the iPhone family that packs a numbers of new features in its new iOS 4. And one of the easiest way to know about what’s new in this iPhone 4 and what are the differences with its previous generation is by comparing it with iPhone 3GS.

And here in this comparison review between iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS, we’ll get the chance to see them. We’ll see the differences between the two on how fast and how great is the performance from each one of them.

Okay, let’s jump to the comparison review after the break. Click below to play the video.

iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS Speed Test

[video source: passionemobile@wordpress]

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Hands-on Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro

IGR Team — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:54 +0000

Today we have a hands-on review video of the newly announced member of Xperia Android handset familiy, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro is basically an X10 Mini (in terms of features and specs) but armed with a slide out QWERTY keyboard, running on Android 1.6 OS with Timescape UI.

Besides the slide-out keyboard, this smartphone packs a 2.5” scratch-resistant QVGA touchscreen display, also a 600MHz Qualcomm CPU, and 5 MP camera on its back with autofocus and geotagging.

Connectivity wise, Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro works on quadband GSM/EDGE and dualband HSDA-HSUPA, GPS (with A-GPS), Bluetooth, WiFi, and microUSB port. There’s also a microSD cardslot to expand the storage capacity up to 16GB (with 2GB card included in the box). Users can use their favorite headset with this device thanks to the 3.5mm audio jack.

The following are some of the Xperia X10 Mini Pro’s live pictures. Check them out.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro QWERTY

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro QWERTY Color Variants

And now let’s see the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro in action. Check out the following hands-on review video.
Click below to play the video.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro QWERTY Hands-on Review

[ video & image source: phonearena]

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Nokia N8 Silver Color Version Live Photos With Hands-on Video

IGR Team — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:39 +0000

Here comes another live photos gallery of the new Nokia N8, Nokia’s newest Symbian^3 powered smartphone. And this one is the metallic silver version.

This Symbian^3 powered Nokia N8 pack a large 3.5” AMOLED capacitive-touchscreen 16M colors with 360×640 pixel resolution and pinch-to-zoom feature, a 12MP camera on its back with Carl Zeiss lens (wide angle) along with Xenon flash and 720p HD video recording support.

Nokia N8 also features the Dolby 5.1 Surround sound feature, HDMI connectivity, USB on-the-go, on-demand Web TV and also integrated social networking.

Okay, now please enjoy the gallery after the break.
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Nokia N8 Silver Live Photos Gallery

Nokia N8 Silver Hands-on Video

[images source: fonearena & blog-n8]
[video source: cellularemagazineit@youtube]

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Hands-on Review: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 White

IGR Team — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:10 +0000

The latest android handset from Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8, is a new entertainment handset joining up to Xperia lineup’s appeal to the current market.

Xperia X8’s user interface is similar used in Xperia X10 mini, of course along with the user-customizable four corners feature giving users the one-touch access to their favorite apps. What’s more, the Timescape is also present in the device which will give user the easiest way to access all of their favorite social networking, added with the infinite-button as user’s easy-access to content world.

For more XPERIA X8′s list of features and specs, read here.

The following are some of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8′s notable features:

Four corners for easy one hand use and one touch access to applications

Customize the four corners with favorite apps and add widgets to homescreens

Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen

Timescape™ shows all your communication in one place for ultimate simplicity

Android Market™ — thousands of applications to keep you entertained

3,2 megapixel camera — snap away and upload instantly to Facebook™

And here’s the hands-on review. Click below to play the video. Enjoy!

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 Hands-on Review

[video source:phonearena]

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Comparison Review: iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS

IGR Team — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:16 +0000

Today’s comparison review is between iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS.

And here in this comparison review between iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS, we’ll get the chance to see them. We’ll see the differences between the two, the looks and build quality, screen depth and smoothness, and of course how great is the performance from each one of them.

Okay then, let’s jump to the comparison review after the break.
Click below to play the video.

iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS Comparison Review

[video source: technobuffalo]

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Nokia N8 Live Pictures Gallery

IGR Team — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:22:02 +0000

Live pictures gallery for today is the Nokia N8, the company’s newest high-end multimedia smartphone.

In this pack, we’ll get to see some hot comparison side-by-side between Nokia N8 vs HTC EVO 4G vs iPhone 3GS vs Nexus One and vs Nokia X6. Also at the last picture, we’ll see how amazing and clear the photo sample taken by Nokia N8′s 12 megapixel camera.

Anyway, just for a refresh, this Symbian^3 powered smartphone is armed with a large 3.5” AMOLED capacitive-touchscreen 16M colors with 360×640 pixel resolution and pinch-to-zoom feature, a 12MP camera on its back with Carl Zeiss lens (wide angle) along with Xenon flash and 720p HD video recording support. Nokia N8 also features the Dolby 5.1 Surround sound feature, HDMI connectivity, USB on-the-go, on-demand Web TV and also integrated social networking.

Nuff said, check out the gallery after the break. Click below to zoom the pictures.

Nokia N8 Live Photos Gallery

Check out the Nokia N8′s hands-on reviews here and here.

[images source: tnkgrl@flickr]

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Comparison Review: Apple iPhone 4 vs HTC EVO 4G

IGR Team — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:00:27 +0000

Comparison review for today, between two of probably the best smartphones out there, HTC EVO 4G vs iPhone 4.

In this comparison review, the iPhone 4 along with its specs and features will be compared head-to-head with the HTC EVO 4G’s.

Their load and process speeds, screen depths and smoothness, touch response and its user interface, camera qualities for photos and videos, and of course the build quality and overall look of both device.

This review is very interesting and its recommended for you guys who are in that hard situation deciding which one to buy — iPhone 4 or HTC EVO 4G.

We’re sure this review will help you out.

Okay then, check out the review after the break. Click below to play.

Comparison Review: HTC EVO 4G vs iPhone 4

[video source: phonearena]

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