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By September 2, 2012 Read More →

Nikon D3200 unboxing video

intro-001 A little over a year ago I got my hands on the Nikon D3100 to review. Up until then I had been very much a Canon fan having had a Canon 350D, 450D, 40D and then a 50D. I never really had much interest in Nikon.

The D3100 though, was something of a turning point for me. Having it in for review ‘forced’ me to take a proper look. Although I didn’t dispense with my Canon gear the D3100 really impressed me as being a simple to use and light-weight digital SLR and it became a camera that I would carry for casual photography, anything more serious I would stick to the Canon 50D and the plethora of Canon lenses I have.

One nice thing about the D3100 was the ability to record HD video (720P) and to have a degree of auto focus whilst in record mode. This is something that the new Nikon D3200 extends being capable of 1080P video recording and improved autofocus.

The D3200 looks almost identical to the D3100 that is replaces but there are lots of feature changes, not least in the sensor department as this has now been increased to an impressive 24.2 megapixels. Amazing for an entry-level DSLR!

If you want to see a little more of the D3200 check out the unboxing video below.

 

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By September 1, 2012 Read More →

Huawei Ascend P1 unboxing video

Huawei Ascend P1 Until fairly recently the Huawei name was relatively unknown yet they have quickly managed to establish themselves as the smartphone manufacturer that makes some of the best value and entry-level models on the market. You’d never call them a luxury brand.

Perhaps with the launch of the Ascend P1 Huawei are looking to change things a little though as this latest launch from them combines some high-end specs with an attractive, slim design.

It features a 1.5GHz dual core processor and a stunning 4.3 Super AMOLED screen. With an 8 mega-pixel camera and high quality 5.1 Dolby sound also included. This high specification has been enclosed within an elegant slim design, which has been created for ease of use, as much as looks. It has a comfortable width of 64.8mm, making it easy to be held within in your hand.

The latest version of Android, 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) has been included. This means that you have the most up-to-date features of the Android platform, and benefit from a smooth and interactive user experience. Huawei has added a stunning 3D user interface to the Ascend P1 making it easier to navigate between applications. It also shows off the power of the 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

Check out the unboxing and demo video below to see more.

 

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By September 1, 2012 Read More →

Apple and Google behind the scenes

Google_vs_Apple1According to industry sources, Google and Apple are supposedly conducting "secret talks" behind the scenes in order to come up with a patent settlement agreement. Reuters reported that Larry Page, CEO of Google, and Tim Cook, CEO of Apple have recently had a private phone conversation in which they discussed "a range of intellectual property matters, including the on-going mobile patent disputes between the companies." Additionally, according to Reuter’s unnamed source, the two CEOs will likely talk again soon to continue negotiations for some kind of cease fire. Here’s a quote from the Reuters article with some final details,

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The two companies are keeping the lines of communication open at a high level against the backdrop of Apple’s decisive legal victory in a patent infringement case against Samsung, which uses Google’s Android software.
A jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion in damages last Friday and set the stage for a possible ban on sales of some Samsung products in a case that has been widely viewed as a "proxy war" between Apple and Google.
One possible scenario under consideration could be a truce involving disputes over basic features and functions in Google’s Android mobile software, one source said. But it’s unclear whether Page and Cook are discussing a broad settlement of the various disputes between the two companies – most of which involve the burgeoning mobile computing area – or are focused on a more limited set of issues.

Hopefully a more businessly gentleman’s agreement can be reached.

 

 

Posted by: Gareth

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By August 31, 2012 Read More →

HTC Desire X – First look

 

HTC Desire X

 

Posted by: James

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By August 31, 2012 Read More →

Split the cost of an iPad interest free – only with Expansys

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Ever wanted to buy an iPad but couldn’t afford the large upfront cost? Now there is a solution. If you pick up the New iPad with a Cygnett stand case from Expansys you can split the cost over six months interest free!

Prices start from just £63 per month which is a lot more attractive than shelling out over £400 in one go. Applying is simple. Just head on over to Expansys and apply for credit at the checkout. Once approved the iPad and case will be on its way to you.

It doesn’t get much easier than that. Why not treat yourself?

 

Posted by: James

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By August 31, 2012 Read More →

Amazon AppStore arrives in the UK

21632From today Europe now has access to the to the Amazon AppStore. The AppStore has been running successfully in the States for a long time now and Europe has been awaiting it with great anticipation. Bringing with it the free games/apps of the day, the promotional deals and so on. While not all countries will get access right away, a few of will including the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain. This also means that when a game is exclusively released onto Android through the Amazon AppStore for a limited time, you will also be able to access those finally.

It’s nice to see Amazon making the effort to include Europe. You can expect more countries to gain access down the road a bit. As a perk, it looks like Angry Birds (ads-free version) is today’s free game.

 

Posted by: Gareth

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By August 30, 2012 Read More →

Garmin and INRIX team up

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Garmin is teaming with INRIX, leaders in the field of traffic intelligence technology, to provide up-to-the-minute traffic information across the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) network. This starts in the UK with the release of Garmin’s DEZL760 device. 

By leveraging the latest breakthroughs in DAB technology:

· INRIX will help Garmin deliver better, more detailed live traffic data, updated more frequently and without an internet connection

· This new generation of “Garmin 3D Traffic Live” will provide Garmin customers access to fully featured live traffic information without any subscription costs

· Garmin is able to offer subscription free live traffic services for life!

· This brand new service will be showcased on the new DEZL760 in their booth throughout IFA

Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, is ready to change the impact of traffic for its customers forever by providing its fastest and most accurate 3D traffic services to date.

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By August 30, 2012 Read More →

HTC Desire X full specification

HTC Desire X White 3-4 Left_Front Following HTC’s announcement of the new HTC Desire X I’m pleased to be able to share the full spec sheet with you.

Really excited by this handset, it looks beautiful and has a decent spec sheet to boot!

HTC Desire X specification:

  • SIZE: 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm
  • WEIGHT: 114 grams with battery
  • DISPLAY: 4-inch touch screen with WVGA 480 x 800 resolution, super LCD screen
  • CPU SPEED:Dual-core 1 GHz (Snapdragon S4)
  • PLATFORM:Android 4.0.4 (ICS) with HTC Sense 4
  • MEMORY: Total storage: 4 GBi
  • RAM: 768 MB
  • Dropbox: 25 GB of free online storage with Dropbox for two years
  • EXPANSION SLOT: Supports micro SD memory card for additional storage (card not included)
  • NETWORKING: 3G (WCDMA): Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz, ANZ: 850/2100 MHz
  • 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE): 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA 5.76
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • G-Sensor
  • 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  • Bluetooth® 4.0 aptX enabled with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
  • Wi-Fi®: 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
  • DLNA compliant for wirelessly streaming media from/to a compatible TV, computer or electronic equipment
  • Micro-USB (cable included) (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
  • CAMERA: 5 megapixel camera, F2.0 aperture, wide angle 28 mm lens, Auto focus and Tap to focus, LED flash with SmartFlash
  • Dedicated HTC ImageChip
  • Face and smile detection
  • Intelligent group shot mode
  • Geo tagging
  • Instant Capture with quick access from lockscreen to activate camera instantaneously
  • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in
  • Enhanced Bluetooth stereo audio quality (APT-X CODEC for BT A2DP)
  • HD voice compliant (subject to network availability)
  • FM radio

Posted by: Matt

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By August 30, 2012 Read More →

Announcing the HTC DESIRE X

HTC Desire X Black 3-4 Left At a small event in London yesterday, HTC gave us a chance to take a look at their latest Android smartphone to bare the Desire name, the HTC Desire X.

It’s been a while since this last Desire handset but this latest one is all about the delivering awesome camera performance and, thanks to Beats Audio, superior sound.

Designed to be an affordable smartphone while still being able to deliver stunning performance with dual-core S4 processor and 768MB ram.

Oh and did we forget to mention it’s a really sexy looking handset too?

Check out the full press release below along with a nice selection of photos.

 

Posted in: Press Releases
By August 29, 2012 Read More →

Samsung announce the Galaxy Note II

 

Today at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event held at IFA, in Berlin, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note II, a whole new level of innovation for the Galaxy Note category. The new Samsung Galaxy Note II enables unique experiences in personalised and expressive content creation making it the ultimate smartphone for on-the-go creativity.

Simon Stanford, Vice President, Telecommunications and Networks, Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “Last year at IFA, we launched the Galaxy Note, which opened a new category of smart mobile devices. This year, again at IFA, we are delighted to introduce the Galaxy Note II, which will encourage users to ‘unleash their creativity.’ With an unbeatable viewing experience and unique features, our customers can capture their ideas faster, express thoughts freely and manage tasks more efficiently. This device provides creativity for all, with an extraordinary experience.”

Since the first introduction of the Galaxy Note category, Samsung has continued to enhance and expand Galaxy Note product experiences. In May 2012, Samsung introduced ‘Premium Suite’ software upgrade for enhanced user experiences: With the Ice Cream Sandwich OS upgrade, Samsung offered innovative new features such as Shape Match and Formula Match. In mid August, Samsung expanded the category with the Galaxy Note 10.1, which has a 10.1 inch large screen, multiscreen features for ultimate multitasking, and a natural S Pen experience with enhanced features for users’ productivity, creativity and learning ability.

The Samsung Galaxy Note II helps to unleash users’ creative inner spark by letting them discover information faster, capture ideas, and express them more organised and efficiently. This is easily achieved using the new S Pen, which provides a more precise and natural writing experience that feels like writing with a pen and paper. For all people who want to be creative, different and unique, Samsung Galaxy Note II will be the ideal device to carry everywhere.

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