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With the multitude of smartphones and tablets flooding the market, there is a device for almost every need. However there is no "one size fits" all solution, since every user has different need and usage patterns. This smart tips might be helpful in deciding which mobile phone that suits your lifestyle :
1-Operating System
Those not quite attuned to the latest technological advances may prefer an iPhone or iPad as these devices take less time to accustomed to. But to those whose prefer to use the latest technology and would probably be open to the Android devices, which have extensive customization options and a wide variety of phone to choose from.
2-Screen Display
Samsung Galaxy SIII
has a 4.8 inch and is one of the top selection, if you are looking for sharp display combined with impressive performance device. Get this device for Best Offer Price of $450.00 at this link
Your eyes would thank you for getting a device with a bigger
screen, especially if you like to read books, surf the Net or watch videos on
the go.
The hot sellers among the newer Android smartphones mostly
have larger screen sizes ranging from 4.3 inches to 4.8 inches.
If you prefer pocket-friendly phones with smaller displays
of four inches, look for the iPhone 4s (3.5) inches or models
from other brands.If you cannot decide between getting a smartphone or tablet
, consider a hybrid device such as Samsung
Galaxy Note, which has a 5.3 inches screen, or the Asus
Padfone, which can be slotted into a 10.1 inches tablet.
Tablets on the other hand, usually come in either seven
inches, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.7 inches, such as Toshiba
Regza Tablet AT270, or the 10.1 inches, such asAcer Iconia TabA200.The latest iPad's display measures 9.7
inches, which is slightly smaller than the bigger Android tablets.
Your choice of how big a device to get depends on how much
you are willing to compromise on portability, since larger gadgets take up more
space and tend to be heavier.
3-Processor
Dual-core processors work well for most people, but avid
gamers would probably prefer a quad-core device, such as Samsung Galaxy
SIII , which can render their graphics-intensive games fluidly.
Those who prize efficiency would appreciate how fasts it
would be to multitask on quad core phones and tablets. On such souped-up
devices, they can easily switch between reading office email, watching videos
and messaging friends and family.
4-Battery Life
If you want a smartphone which can last more than a day, look at models
such as theAsus Padfone, which can last up to five times longer
when slotted into its tablet shell. When it comes to tablet battery life, better performers include the iPad (up
to 10 hours) and the AsusTransformer Pad TF300TL (up to 14hours when dock into its keyboard
station).
HTC One XL and Asus Transformer Pad TF300TL among the top choices for
4G-enabled phone. Best Price for HTC One XL is $640 & Asus TF300TL is $390,
available for online purchase at Amazon Store
If you are tired of crawling the 3G speeds, consider getting a LTE
(4G)-enabled phone or tablet. The HTC One XL and the Asus
Transformer Pad TF300TL stand out among the few choices available.
Those who love watching online videos and surfing the Net on their mobile
devices will appreciate the speed boost.
For tablets, make your choice between a 3G/4G or Wi-Fi only model based
on where you would use it. Pick the 3G model if you plan to use it on the go.
If you are using it mostly at home, a Wi-Fi only is sufficient.
6-Data
Plan
A certain amount of homework needs to be done here as there are variety
of bundled price data plans.
Generally, if you do share your mobile device's data connection with your
laptop or any other internet capable device, it would be difficult to use more
than 2GB data per month- unless you are using a 4G device.
To make a more informed decision, ask your friends and family about their
data plans and their usage patterns, for example, whether they view online
videos or if they tether their devices to laptops.
A man walked across Apple Store in China. Courtesy of Associated Press
02 Sept- Although the iPhone is ranked only seventh in China's smartphone market, the greater China area which includes Taiwan and Hong Kong, contribute two-thirds of Apple's revenue from the Asia-Pacific region in the second quarter of the year, reported tech website AllThingsD.
The iPhone's share of China's smartphone market is just 7.5% way behind Samsung, which owns more than 20%. Apple offers no budget model for price-conscious buyers in China. Its phone also do not support the wireless standard used by China Mobile, the world's largest Telco.
02 Sept- After a quater of a century, Microsoft has unveiled a new logo, reported Reuters. The familiar italic style in black is been replaced by a plain font in grey for the company's name and a new multicoloured square has been added. The facelift is ahead of Microsoft roll-out of its new Windows 8 operating system, Office software suite and phone software. The last time Microsoft redesigned its logo was in 1987.View new Microsoft Logo
iPhone wins court summons over Samsung patent of Galaxy SII in
US on last few days. The arc shaped at the iPhone corner in
included in the patent, claimed to be copied by Samsung.
02 Sept- Both Apple and Samsung have infringed on each other's patents, South Korea judges have decided.
So both electronics giants are facing sales bans, reported the Washington Post. Newer devices, such as iPhone 4s and Galaxy s III, are not affected. But older iPhoned, iPads, Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab models cannot be sold there.
Samsung, the judges ruled. had copied how Apple touchscreens behave will scrolling : but Apple had infringed on Samsung's wireless technology patents.
A model showing a ZTE Blade lauched by ZTE Corp earlier this year
in Thailand. Smartphone makers in China is facing risks of breaching in
Intellectual Property (IP) disputesover the county.
Research firm IDC expects China to account for more than a quater of smartphone shipments in this year, making it the world's largest smartphone market.Read full news
Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard sold at $79.95 at Amazon Store. One of
the good looking Microsoft invention.
If you think Microsoft's curvy Arc Keyboard or Apple's aluminium-brushed Wireless Keyboard are small, wait until you get your hands on the Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard. Just Imagine the Apple Wireless Keyboard without the horizontal are above the F1-F12 rows of keys, all the keys compressed and in black, and you get the Wedge Mobile Keyboard. Unlike most Microsoft peripherals which use a USB receiver, this keyboard is Bluetooth-enabled, saving you a valuable USB port on your tablet or laptop. The edges and nottom of this keyboard have a metallic finish. And its base, you will find a long triangular-shaped battery tray that helps prop the keyboard up for a more comfortable typing position. One end of the battery tray has a spring-loaded cover that you can open to pop in two AAA batteries. The Bluetooth button in on the other end. The products comes with a rubber cover that powers down the device when you snap in over the keyboard, The cover also protects the keyboard from scratches. When folded in the centre, the cover doubles as a tablet stand. It can be folded at any angle when it remains for your tablet. When you combine the weight of the Microsoft Wedge Keyboard and the cover, the wedge keyboard is 92g heavier than the Microsoft Arc Keyboard. So, it is not lightweight as it looks. This keyboard is designed for Windows 8, or specifically for Windows 8 and RT tablets. We was able to borrow a Windows 7 tablet running a demo version of Windows 8 for this review.
This is the review results : Pairing the Wedge Keyboard with the Windows tablet was pretty straightforward. Power up the keyboard, press the Bluetooth button and go to the settings panel of the tablet. Tap on the keyboard icon and it will prompt you to type a six-digit pass code to complete the pairing.
The keys are almost as those on full-sized keyboards and it was like using the regular keyboard. In addition, there are specific Windows 8 shortcut keys, such as Share, Devices and Settings, that made it breeze to work with the Windows tablet.
The Wedge Keyboard also works great with the Windows 7 and Mac OS X machines as well as iOS and Android tablets.
At $79.95 from Amazon, the Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is slightly expensive. But if you intend to buy a Windows 8, this one is for you.
Razer always names its gaming mice after deadly snakes. Its latest battling rodent is named after one of the most venomous, the Taipan. Unlike its lethal cousins, such as the Lachesis, which is shaped like a snake's head, the Taipan comes across as more conventional.
It resembles the Microsoft Touch mouse. Place them side by side and you will see how alike their contours are. This is not a bad thing, as the Taipan's prominent bulge at the lower end provides good support for your palm.
Of course, with its glowing green Razer logo and illuminated clickable scroll wheel, it looks cooler and slleker than the Touch Mouse. Two buttons sit just behind the scroll wheel at the top. Another two sit on each side of the mouse. Together with the left and right click buttons, Taipan has a total of 9 programmable buttons, all within easy reach of your fingers. Your index finger also does not have to curl back much to reach the top buttons.
The overall feel is top notch. The matte finish and rubberised pads on the either side feel good to touch and prevent slippage even if you have sweaty palms. While Taipan's symmetrical design means it is friendly to both right and left handlers, it is not as ergonomic as other Razer rodents such as theNaga 2012 edition.
Also, this mouse will cater to gamers who have different grip styles, such as claw or fingertip. This Razer Taipan worked perfectly out of the box when plugged in our Windows 7 gaming rig. We could immediately use the two top buttons to adjust the sensitivity of the mouse.
You can download Razer's Synapse software, available for Mac and Windows, to configure each button or bind a game's particular short-cut key to the button you desire. The software also uploads your personal settings automatically to the free Synapse cloud server.
This rodent's twin sensors- laser and optical- let it reach a sensitivity level of 8200 dots per sec (dpi).
For most of our tested game RPG, Diablo III or Skyrim, for instance, 1800dpi is adequate. When playing a first-person shooter FPS such as Crysis 2, 3600dpi is recommended for aiming and faster movement.
Regardless of the dpi you choose or game you play, handling the mouse is delight with its smooth gliding. It ll aim better & accurate if you are a FPS cravers.
The Razer Taipan might be a little costly, but it is both sleek and speedy, with an ambidextrous comfortable shape that will suit the most exacting gamer.
Not too long ago, a USB flash drive can store data less than a CD. These days, a single USB flash drive can hold your entire digital life. One good example is SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 Flash Drive. A sliding switch on top of its plastic case let you expose or retract the drive.
Despite the 'extreme' label, the plastic housing seems too fragile to beat up or drop from height.
By current standards, this 1.1cm thick 7cm-long drive is a monster. It is half the length of Samsung Galaxy s III smartphone. And thicker in comparison, SanDisk's Cruzer Flash drive is a 4.5mm-thick silver. Still the extreme will fit nicely in any pocket or pouch.
It is also a small price to pay, since it is the only SanDisk that supports USB 3.0 , with transfer speeds that said to be as fast as 190MB per second.
For the test, our team compared the 64GB review unit with a SanDisk Cruzer 8GB drive to see how long it took to transfer a folder containing 2.2GB of files and picture via USB 2.0 port from my iMac to each drive. The result : 8min 45sec for the Cruzer versus 2min 26sec for the Extreme.
Next,we transfererred the same folder from the newest Apple Macbook Air to the drives, using the USB 3.0 port. With the Cruzer it took 9min 6sec. The Extreme clocked a mere 31sec.
Out of the box, the Extreme can plugged into your computer and you can drag and drop your files into it. But you can choose to install the Exclusive SanDisk SecureAccess software. The Windows version comes with the flash drive. If you are a Mac User, you need to download it.
SecureAccess Software lets you protect and encrypt your files. So, if you lose the Extreme, whoever has got it cannot access you confidential files without entering the password.
All you have to do is to drag and drop your files into SecureAccess main screen or desktop icon. The software will do the rest.
The good thing is that it does not have to be installed on all your computers. You can just install it on the flash drive and start the software when you need to access you confidential files.
That is not all. SecureAccess comes with access to YuuWaa, a cloud storage service offering 2GB of free online backup. You can backup your files to YuuWaa via SecureAccess.
Sandisk Extreme USB 3.0 Flash Drive seems expensive. But if you want to fully exploit the speed of those USB3.0 ports of your spanking new laptop, go for Extreme.
New release 2012, probably deserve Best Laptop Design of 2012.
Chassis
The lid and roll cage are made of carbon fiber but it is hard to tell from matte black surface. Carbon fiber is as strong as aluminium but is third of its weights. It weighs only 1.36kg and is a skinny 1.8cm thick throughout. This makes it just 10g heavier and a millimeter thicker than the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air. Display
The 14-inch widescreen matte display means you do not have to deal with reflection when you edit photos or presentations. Its 1600X900 pixel screen displays sharp images with good color contrast and a wide viewing angle.
Thin as a pencil ; It reflects the Lenovo teams on revolutionary notebook alongside with its competitor Acer.
Performance
This ultrabook is powered by third-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors with an Intel HD4000 graphics processor,a 256GB solid-state drive and 8GB of system memory.
Keyboard
The keyboard has big island-style keys whose lower edges are slightly concave, for easier typing. The backlighting of the keys adjusts to ambient light : brightening as you work in a darkened airplane cabin and dimming when the light are switched on. Trackpad
A large glass trackpad allows you to move through the display easily. It supports multi-gestures, letting you zoom into pictures or websites to save your eyes from having to squint.
Ports
Like many ultrabooks, X1 Carbon does not offer an optical drive. But it has two USB ports (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0) , a Mini DisplayPort, SD card reader and headphone jack. Pricing Price ranges from $1399 to $1600
