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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8 – Pure Engineering With The Simplicity Of Android

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There are certain things that we all expect from Android phones, and when it comes to Sony Ericsson devices, these expectations are not only met, they are also surpassed.

 

Take the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8, at first glance; this device is pretty much like any standard Android handset available. But once you get to try out the Timescape user interface and how smoothly the device works, even a seasoned Android user would realize that this handset is a cut above the rest.

 

In terms of specs, the X8 is basically the same handset as the X10 Mini which was launched months before the X8 came out with the difference being in size. While the X10 Mini was a handset designed for people who preferred a smaller handset, the X8 was made for those who appreciated the extra screen space.

 

As for other features, such as speed, connectivity and hardware capabilities, the two are practically evenly matched. These devices, along with the X10 Mini Pro, provide SE users with a broad range of Android phones to chose from.

 

Screening Time

The XPERIA X8 comes with a 3 inch TFT capacitive touch screen display. In terms of smart phones, this one is pretty average in size and specs. This makes it perfect for the X8. This phone is designed for the average smart phone user who wants to have a decent screen to watch media content.

 

The 3 inch display uses TFT technology over AMOLED in order to cut down on costs. But picky media viewers will be better off with the original X10 with its 4 inch AMOLED screen.

 

The display supports a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, has a scratch resistant surface and of course, has an accelerometer for auto rotate functionality.

 

Donut Defaults

The device uses the Android operating system and as one would expect from the developer, Google, updates for the platform are quite plenty. But even with the initially pre-installed OS, the Android 1.6 Donut provides the handset with exceptional capabilities.

 

First off, the Android Market gives XPERIA X8 users a wide array of apps, tools and features to choose from. Most of these apps are also free so customizing the handset from the get-go is actually quite easy.

 

Next, Googles pre-installed features are among the most practical things that a smart phone user could want; Gmail, Google Maps (with sat nav services), embedded Google search functionality, Google Talk and even Google Goggles (an Augmented Reality feature).

 

The Wrap Up

For a handset that many consider to be a watered down version of the XPERIA X10 (which actually is), the XPERIA X8 is still a device that is worth having for general smart phone users.

 

The hardcore crowd (and the purists) is better off with a more specialized and expensive device, but the X8 is a good general fit for everyone else. While the X10 Mini does provide a bit of an alternative for those who consider size to be important, the X8 still manages to be a great choice for most.

HTC Desire HD Smartphone – It Is Never Late To Get A Desire!

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The HTC Desire HD employs one of the biggest screens today. This massive screen measures at 4.3 inches and this would give other touch screen mobiles something to think about. Despite the massive screen, the phone measures just 123 x 68 x 11.8 mm and this would be read as compact in most dictionaries around the world. The weight of the phone is also fairly low at 164 grams.

 

The weight and the dimensions would not be the features that would attract anyone to the phone at the first glance. The impressive 4.3 inch touch screen display is S-LCD and can support a maximum resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. This makes the 16 million colours that it would be capable of support, appear even more extraordinary.

 

The phone’s impressive feature list does not end with the display alone. It includes sound technologies like Dolby Mobile and SRS sound to bring the best possible sounds on to a mobile. It is only when you hear the sound from this phone along with the sound from another phone in the same class, do you realize the scale of the HTC’s achievements when it comes to sound on this phone. There is also a 3.5 mm audio output for connecting other headsets. The connectivity side of things are being filled up by the Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA and 3G options. All these wireless connectivity options make the Bluetooth 2.1 and GPS functions in this phone look very primitive.

 

The 3G options let you make the best use of the 14.4 Mbps download speed support and 5.76 Mbps upload speed support. The camera too is one of the most impressive at 8 megapixels. This camera can shoot images in a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels making it on par with most of the standalone digital cameras that are available for sale today. The imaging side of things is further enhanced by the dual LED flash and HD video recording capabilities.

 

Geotagging is another feature that uses the GPS option of this phone to maximum use by storing the information of the exact location a particular image was taken. The phone runs on the Android OS and this is the latest 2.2 version. There is a Stereo FM radio with RDS on this device that is available for around £40 per month on a two year contract.

 

You find some of the best HTC Desire HD deals that are available if you visit phone comparison websites such as Best Mobile Contracts.

The Future Of HP And Why The Tech Giant Needs Answers Very Fast

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The stock of HP swung wildly since it broke the news that it was exiting the PC business as well as conceding defeat to Apple in the tablet market even before it started. Folks at Apple iPad unit should be drinking palm wine now because one competitor is gone. The only one that remains is Samsung through the Galaxy Tab.

 

With the news of the HP surgery on its business, the stock fell. Why not? The company has become too tactical, instead of being strategic. Shares had fallen by as much as 8% in early trading on Thursday. It then went up and then got back to negative in the after-hours.

 

HP also reduced its full-year revenue forecast by 9%, lowered its profit forecast by 16%, and basically changed the business. Henceforth, it will become a corporate services, server driven software company, away from the hallowed tradition of the commoditized low-margin hardware business. The problem is that HP is making these changes without sticking to a clear strategic plan. You bought Palm, you got out. You went into tablet, you got out. It could be that no one is seeing the big picture in HP.

 

Yet, it is important to state that CEO Leo Apotheker last March unveiled a plan on how he plans to remake this company which was really going hot before Mark Hurd, the ex-CEO was fired. The largest tech company by annual revenue seems to be working to focus on the areas that show higher margin in what Mr. Apotheker called “value added services” in his HP strategic vision. And that vision means that HP will not “be left with a business that is running out of steam”, he said at the time.

 

The major problem for HP which is causing all these changes is that consumer PC is on decline because of the assault from iPad.  Between February to April, this business in HP fell by 23%. Leaving the PC business will surely result to many write-downs like the Compaq which is bought a decade ago. Palm is also there. It became the largest PC maker in the world when it bought Compaq and presently sells more PCs than any competitor, but the margin has narrowed. It is possible that HP will spin-off the PC business, full or partial. No matter what, HP needs to find answers quick to avoid further damage to its market position.

LG GS500 Cookie Plus Review – An Affordable Smartphone In The LG Cookie Family

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In a word or two

The LG GS500 Cookie Plus is an affordable touchscreen mobile with the added advantage of 3G support.

 

The Design

The replacement for the original Cookie KP500, the LG GS500 Cookie Plus is built along the same lines but boasts a few upgrades. The screen is 3 inches and there are three buttons beneath the screen for quickly making and ending calls, and for accessing the shortcut screen with your favourite icons and apps. However, the Cookie Plus has a more rounded design with curvier corners and circular hardware buttons instead of square.

 

 

The LG GS500 Cookie Plus is available in a wide range of colours ranging from the subtle black, white silver and brown to the livelier imperial purple, baby pink and wine red. The back of the phone has a matt finish which feels good in the palm of your hand – and at just over 92g, portability is one of the benefits of this handset.

 

 

The touchscreen may not be capacitive like those found on more advanced mobiles such as the iPhone 3G S and the Google Nexus One, but it is responsive. Being a resistive screen, you sometimes need to apply a bit more pressure for your finger presses to register, although the handy stylus which comes with the phone ensures you can manage to launch even the smallest of web links with ease.

 

 

The accelerometer function is useful on the Cookie Plus as it lets you carry out your socialising online, videoing, emailing and more without worrying about the display. The image on-screen will automatically rotate to landscape as you turn the phone on its side, so the best view is always available.

 

LG GS500 Cookie Plus Specifications

One of the main differences between the LG GS500 Cookie Plus and its predecessor is an updated interface. The Flash UI features with enhanced social networking integration embedded within it. There are apps for the major social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr, together with live updates displaying on the home screen. There is also the LG Live Square function on the phone which shows you your messages and contact details in a fun, graphical style.

 

 

A new ability of the Cookie Plus is to edit and send web images using the so-called Editable Screenshot. This lets you capture an image of a web page, edit it accordingly, and send it onto friends via MMS. So the next time you spot something funny or interesting online, you can share it easily on your handset.

 

 

You can listen to your favourite tunes on the LG GS500 Cookie Plus as there is both an MP3 player and FM radio available, and the 3.5mm audio connector means you can listen using your personal headphones.

 

Considerations

There is no Wi-Fi support on the Cookie Plus so you’re unable to make the most of wireless access.

 

Verdict

The LG GS500 Cookie Plus is a reasonably priced touchscreen phone which has a few improvements on the popular Cookie – including a 3.2-megapixel camera, social networking apps and 3G support, is a nice phone as we see in this review, for other familiar reviews visit HotRate top reviews about other products.

 

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RIM Unveils BlackBerry Management Center For Small Business

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RIM has unveiled a new service aimed at keeping customers in the failing former top phone brand. The new service is BlackBerry Management Center. BlackBerry Management Center makes it easy to manage company- or employee-owned smartphones in the cloud, and helps to minimize risk from lost or stolen handsets to keep business moving forward.

 

Small businesses can use the service to:

  • Wirelessly back up BlackBerry smartphones automatically on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to aid in the recovery of lost business-related content stored on the handset
  • Protect content on an employee’s lost or stolen BlackBerry smartphone by remotely locking it and, if necessary, wiping the contents, including the microSD card
  • Locate a lost BlackBerry smartphone by remotely locking it, initiating a loud ring, and displaying a message on the Home screen
  • Easily restore the settings and content on a new or replacement device
  • Reset a password
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