Archive for August, 2012

By August 5, 2012 Read More →

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X (video)

samsung-galaxy-s-iii-vs-htc-one-x-640x480 It’s not the first time that anyone has compared these two flagship devices, nor shall it be the last, of that I am sure. However, despite the fact that these two superphones have been on the market for a little while now it still remains one of the questions that’s asked of us most often; ‘Which is better, the Galaxy S3 or the HTC One X?’.

The answer isn’t straight forward and opinion is very much divided. As per my tweet a few days ago, I’m going to be using the Glalaxy S3 and the One X for the next month and I’m going to decide which one I like best and why.

So for the sake of a recap and to compare the two side-by-side as well as doing a benchmark please have a look at the HTC One X vs. Samsung Galaxy S3 video below.

 

Posted in: Videos/Unboxings
By August 4, 2012 Read More →

olloclip iPhone 4 & 4S lens system unboxing

olloclip There are a few companies out there that have started making clip-on lens systems for the iPhone 4/4S and I’ve personally tried out a couple of the cheap (sub £10) options out there. To be honest, they weren’t much good, the worst one didn’t work at all really!

The folks over at eXpansys sent me over the Olloclip quick-connect to have a look at. The nice thing about the Olloclip solution is that it’s a full 3-in-1 lens system providing wide angle, fish eye and macro facilities within one neat package that simple slides on over the corner of the iPhone 4/4S. The soft plastic gives enough to ensure that there is no risk of scratching the phone whilst providing a reassuringly tight fit.

This system may not be the cheapest but it works really well and the lens optics are excellent.

Compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4S, the Olloclip is an attachable, high quality 3-in-1 lens for your iPhones camera. Just slide it onto the corner of your iPhone with your choice of lens and you’re ready to start snapping better quality images.

It features a macro, fish eye and wide angle lens that create sometimes stunning and sometimes hilarious pictures. The wide angle lens broadens your iPhones frustratingly narrow view (expands native viewing angle by 2x). The macro lens (focal distance of 13mm/.5″ providing 10x macro shots) will capture tiny details up close. For the sk8rs and hipsters, the fish eye lens gives a 180 degree view which offers a quirky perspective of your subject.

The Olloclip is indifferent to shooting video or using apps (Face Time, Instagram, Hipstamatic), is smaller than a car key and is made from light-weight aircraft grade aluminium so it won’t weigh down your pocket. It comes with a nifty carry case that doubles as a cleaning cloth, making it a great gift or toy for anyone.

Check out the quick video below.

 

By August 3, 2012 Read More →

Nokia Lumia 610 – available now on Three

nokia-lumia-610-sim-free-extra We mentioned the Nokia Lumia 610 as a deal from eXpansys a few days ago. Today Three have announced they now have the Lumia 610 available on their network too.

The affordable Nokia Lumia 610 runs the latest version of Windows Phone (7.5), offering one of the quickest smartphone experiences available with access to more than 100,000 apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace . The unique Windows Phone operating system brings live information updates on friends, news and apps straight onto the home screen, allowing the user access to information they want at a glance. In addition, Windows Phone 7.5 can act as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot so gadget fans can share their internet connection, connecting laptops and tablets to it with ease.

Like all smartphones in the Lumia range, the Nokia Lumia 610 comes with a selection of fantastic apps that are unique to Nokia products such as Nokia Drive and Nokia Music. Nokia Drive provides sat nav with turn-by-turn, spoken directions so there’s no chance of getting lost. Fantastic for listening to music while on-the-go, Nokia Music is a free service and includes ‘Mix Radio’ which provides regularly updated playlists showcasing the best in new music and old favourites (data charges may apply). Plus, Nokia Music also features a built-in gig finder to help people find out what’s on in their area. Music maestros need never be without their tunes again.

The Nokia Lumia 610 also includes a fantastic array of photography features. Group Shot allows the user to take a high speed sequence of images and combine the best bits of each, ensuring that everyone in the shot has their eyes open and beaming smiles. Action Shot allows sport and wildlife enthusiasts to create a montage of several shots, and the Panorama mode makes it easy to capture the big picture. While the Self-Timer ensures you have plenty of time to be captured in the picture too.

Sylvia Chind, Head of Devices at Three said: “Not only is the Nokia Lumia 610 an affordable and attractive handset, it’s also packed full of fantastic features for photographers which make it a stellar choice for any first time smartphone buyer.”

The Nokia Lumia 610 is available from £15 a month with no upfront cost on the Ultimate Internet 100 plan with a guarantee of no surprise out-of-bundle data charges.
The smartphone is also available on Pay As You Go for £149.99 plus a top-up. All in One 15 costs £15 and gives 30-day access to All-You-Can-Eat data along with 300 any-network minutes and 3,000 texts. Or All in One 25 costs £25 and offers 500 minutes, 3,000 texts and All-You-Can-Eat data for a 30-day period.

 

Key features:

  • Windows Phone 7.5 operating system
  • Free turn-by-turn sat nav with spoken directions with Nokia Drive
  • Free playlists and customisable radio channels with Nokia Music
  • Navigate your city’s public transport system with Nokia Transport
  • Fantastic camera effects including Group Shot, Self Timer, Action Shots and Panoramas
  • Share your photos, videos or music collection with friends by sending the content wirelessly to your DLNA-enabled TV or set-top-box

 

Posted by: Matt

Posted in: Press Releases
By August 2, 2012 Read More →

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast 179: Featuring Extended Time!

Web bannerGareth and James talk. Things happen. Pie gets served. A ZTE is unboxed. A Sony is unboxed. A rant occurs about HTC and Sony. You know the score.

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By August 1, 2012 Read More →

eXpansys Deal of the Day – Lumia 610

nokia-lumia-610 Fancy trying out Windows Phone 7.5? Fancy a new Nokia phone? Then this deal I just discovered on the eXpansys website may be of interest to you!

For today only you can pick up the Nokia Lumia 610 for an amazing £149.00! http://www.expansys.com/deal-of-the-day/

Compare that to:
Amazon – £163 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007ZZA12K/ref=asc_df_B007ZZA12K9020985
Play.com – £174.49 http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/29742726/0/Nokia-Lumia-610-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Mobile-Phone-in-Cyan/ListingDetails.html
Offer ends at 11pm tonight!

Bargain or what!?

 

Posted by: Matt

Posted in: Phones
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