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By December 27, 2009 Read More →

Sanyo Xacti CA9 unboxing video

If you are a regular to tracyandmatt of have seen many of our unboxing video you’ll probably know that I am quite a fan of the Sanyo Xacti range of camcorders, I generally prefer to record my own video on the Xacti HD1010 but we’ve also used the HD2000 in the past too.

CA9

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9

 

Over the last year or so we’ve had our hands on a number of camcorders from the very cheap, sub-£100 models to expensive models costing over £4000 but I have always gone back to my HD1010 as it seems to just get the job done. I’ve enjoyed playing with a variety of other Xacti models too, most recently the top of the range FH1 was reviewed too.

So what does the Xacti CA9 have to offer? Well the design is similar to the HD700/HD800 that we’ve played with in the past but this model has an upgraded 9 megapixel CMOS sonsor and a 5x optical zoom, but perhaps the biggest difference here is that the CA9 is waterproof.

Yes, waterproof, not water resistant. So you can actually take it in the swimming pool and record video under-water, excellent for holidays at a waterpark!

Take a look at the brief video below which will take you on a tour around the hardware and show you what you get with it. We’ll have the full review for you soon too!

 

Sanyo Xacti CA9 unboxing video

 

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9 specification:

Effective pixel count/Camera element Photos: Approx. 9.0-Megapixels
Videos: HD: Approx. 7.31-Megapixels SD: Approx. 8.84-Megapixels
Camera element 1/2.5 inch CMOS sensor, Approx. 9.02-Megapixels (total)
Recording media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card (up to 32GB)
Internal memory: Approx. 43 mb
Recording file formats Photos: JPEG (DCF*1, DPOF*2, Exif Ver2.2*3)
Videos: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4)
Audio: 48kHZ sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC
Resolution (pixels) Photos*4 12M: 4000 x 3000*4,
9M-H: 3456 x 2592 (low compression)
9M-S: 3456 x 2592 (standard compression)
6.7M[16:9]: 3456 x 1944
2M: 1600 x 1200
0.9M[16:9]: 1280 x 720
0.3M: 640 x 480
Continuous shots 9M: 3456 x 2592, 1.6fps/Max 13photos
2M: 1600 x 1200 , 7fps/Max 15 photos
Videos*5 HD-SHQ: 1280 x 720 (30 fps/ 9Mbps)
TV-HR: 640 x 480 (60 fps/6Mbps)
TV-SHQ: 640 x 480 (30 fps/3Mbps)
Lens 5x optical zoom lens; Aperture: F=3.5(W)-4.7(T)
Focus distance: f=6.3 to 31.7mm;
Galvanometer method structure, Auto focus: 8 groups, 11 elements (3 aspheric elements, 5 aspheric surfaces), Built-in neutral density filter
Photos: f=38-190mm(=35mm) Optical 5x zoom
Videos: f=38-190mm(=35mm) Optical 5x zoom
Photo range Standard: 50cm to infinity (wide), 1.0m to infinity (tele)
Super macro: 1cm – 80cm (wide)
Digital zoom Shooting: 12x max., Playback 62.5x max. (12M mode, depending on the resolution)
Low light sensitivity (video) Approx. 16 lux (Auto mode, 1/30 sec.)
Approx. 4 lux (High-sensitivity/ Lamp mode, 1/15 sec.)
Stills sensitivity Auto (ISO 50 – 400), Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600, Switching system)
Digital Image Stabilizer Photos: Digital Image Stabilizer (electronic), Videos: Digital Image Stabilizer (electronic)
Audio Microphone: Built-in stereo, Speaker: Built-in monaural (L+Rch mixed output)
LCD monitor 2.5 inch, Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD display,
Approx. 150,000 pixels (7-level brightness, 285 degrees rotation)
Languages English/ French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian/ Dutch/ Russian/ Portuguese/ Turkish/ Thai/ Korean/ Simplified Chinese/ Traditional Chinese
Interface AV output Video: Composite video, NTSC/PAL,
USB 2.0 (high-speed mode compatible)
Power source Lithium-ion battery x 1 (DB-L20 included: 720mAh)
Power consumption When using battery: 3.1W (when filming videos)
Approx. battery-use time*6 Photos: Approx. 170 shots (CIPA standard), Continuous video filming: Approx. 70min.
Continuous playback: Approx. 220 min.
Dimensions/Volume 70.4 (W) x 111.4 (H) x 40.5 (D)mm (maximum dimensions, excluding protruding parts)
Volume: Approx. 192cc
Weight Approx. 230g (main unit only), Approx. 249g (including battery, Approx. 17 g, and SD card, Approx. 2 g)

SD Memory Card Type Video Recording Time (Total Time)*7
HD-SHQ TV-HR TV-SHQ Audio Memo
16 GB 3 hr 51 min. 5 hr 43 min. 11 hr 06 min. 261 hr.

SD Memory Card Type Number of Photographs*7
12M 9M-H 9M-S 6.7M [16:9] 2M 0.9M [16:9] 0.3M 9M Cont 2M Cont
16 GB 3,370 3,080 4,260 5,360 11,600 15,100 19,200 4,260 11,600

 

 

Posted by: Matt

[ Post Tags: Camcorder, Video Cameras, sanyo Xacti CA9, VPC-CA9, tracyandmatt.co.uk ]

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By December 21, 2009 Read More →

Acer Aspire 5738G unboxing video

The Acer Aspire range is no stranger to us as we’ve reviewed several models in the past and have also owned previous Acer models so I was pleased to accept the Aspire 5738G when Acer asked me if I’d like to review it.

The Acer Apire 5738G

The Acer Apire 5738G

 

In general the laptop or notebook PC market is a pretty saturated place, dozens of manufacturers having dozens of models available at any one time means there is a great deal of choice and competition for your business.

So how does the Aspire 5738 hope to grab your attention?

Firstly this is no tiny netbook affair, the 5738 features a 15.6″ (1366 x 768) high-brightness TFT Widescreen display which is a TriDef 3D screen and comes with 3D polarized glasses for viewing 3D effects. This in itself was not something that I’d seen before and upon initial inspection I thought that the glasses in the box had been left by a previous reviewer by mistake!

In terms of specification (which you can see below) the Aspire should deliver. The model we have is a Core Duo 2.0GHz model with 1066MHz FSB and 4GB of RAM so we’re expecting good things from it.

We’ll be reviewing the Aspire 5738G over the next few weeks and we’ll let you know what we thought of it, especially the 3D display! Take a look at the brief unboxing video below for a quick tour of the hardware.

 

Acer Aspire 5738G unboxing video

 

Acer Aspire 5738G specification:

  • Windows 7
  • Intel Core Duo 2.0GHz with 1066MHz FSB
  • 4GB 1066MHz DDR 3 RAM
  • 500GB 5400RPM HDD
  • Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive
  • Acer® CineCrystal full HD 15.6" (1366 x 768) high-brightness TFT display
  • Built-in SD Card reader
  • Discrete ATI Mobility RadeonT HD 4570 graphics
  • VGA and HDMI connectors
  • Dolby®-optimized surround-sound system
  • Four USB 2.0
  • V.92 56Kbps data/fax modem
  • Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready
  • 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
  • 15.1" (383.0mm) W x 9.8" (250.0mm) D x 1.0" – 1.5″ (26.0mm – 37.0mm) H
  • 6.2 lb. (2.8kg)

 

The Aspire 5738G with the TriDef 3D screen is a 3D notebook that will take your breath away. Put on the sporty and stylish 3D polarized glasses that come with the notebook and you’re ready for a visual feast. Play games, watch movies and view photos-all in 3D.

 

Posted by: Matt

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By December 19, 2009 Read More →

Nokia N900 unboxing video

This is NOT your average unboxing video!

I’ve been trying to get my hands on the Nokia N900 for a while now, many of you have emailed me asking for a review or asking questions about the N900 so we’ve been bugging Nokia for a review model almost daily!

About a week ago I had an email from Nokia asking if I would like to try out one of their new handsets, but the catch was that they were unable to tell me which one they were going to send me! Not a problem I said, we’ll take a look anyway.

The Nokia N900

The Nokia N900

 

So a few days ago this large, heavy black plastic cube turned up in the office. There were no instructions, no list of contents, just a USB to MiniUSB cable supplied. There was no obvious way to open the box – a little puzzle! 🙂

So first of all we connected the box up to a PC with the USB cable to see what would happen, when Windows reported that it was installing drivers for a USB to Serial bridge and added a serial device on COM4 I thought it would be a good idea to start a terminal connection to it and, well watch the video below to see what happened next.

 

Nokia N900 unboxing video

 

Head over to the forum to discuss the Nokia N900 and feel free to ask questions in time for the review. Don’t forget to Follow us on Twitter to be notified when the review goes live too!

EDIT: Our full Nokia N900 review has now been posted on the site and you can also see James’ Nokia N900 Demonstration video too.

 

Nokia N900 specification:

  • Dimensions: 110.9 x 59.8 x 19.55 millimetres
  • Mass: 181 grams (battery included)
  • 600 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 CPU
  • 256MB RAM / 768MB ROM
  • 32GB internal storage
  • 3.5″ colour transflective TFT 800 x 480 pixels
  • Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR and A2DP
  • WiFi – 802.11b/g
  • Infrared Gate
  • Nokia Internet Tablet OS Maemo 5.0
  • Video output
  • 3.5mm headphone connector
  • Quad-band GSM and Tri-band HSDPA/3G
  • FM radio (87.5-108MHz) with RDS
  • Built in GPS and Nokia Maps
  • 5 Megapixel auto-focus camera and dual-LED flash
  • 0.3MP forward-facing camera for video calling
  • 1320 mAh battery

 

Posted by: Matt

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By December 14, 2009 Read More →

Motorola Milestone demonstration video

A couple of days ago I got my hands on the new Motorola Milestone (aka Motorola Droid) and you may have seen my Milestone Unboxing video which included a quick tour of the hardware.

The Motorola Milestone

The Motorola Milestone

 

Now that I’ve spent a little more time using the Milestone (and I also have my voice back a bit!) I have another video for you. This time I’m looking at the OS and User Interface in more detail and even trying out a couple of the apps. It’s not a mammoth video, about 17 minutes long, but you’ll still want to get comfortable before watching.

 

Motorola Milestone demonstration video

 

So after the first two days what do I think of the Motorola Milestone? I have to say that I am impressed. Definitely the best thing to come out of Motorola in a very long time in my opinion. I was not a fan of the Dext, I thought it was a nice idea poorly executed and the handset had a terrible build quality. However, the Milestone is a very different beast. The build quality is excellent – from the sliding screen which has wobbles as it moves to the well designed and tactile QWERTY keyboard.

So far there are only two things that I dislike about the Milestone. One is that odd step at the bottom of the screen that looks like the screen has been made too small for the device. The other issue I’ve noticed is when launching applications they often start in landscape when you are holding the handset portrait or vice-versa. It’s not a bit deal and the apps do catch up after a second or two but it is kinda annoying! You’ll see that happen in the video too.

 

Don’t forget that you that can ask us any questions about the Milestone over on the forum and we’ll do our best to answer them for you!

 

Posted by: Matt

[ Post Tags: Motorola Milestone, unboxing video, Android, Eclair, tracyandmatt.co.uk ]

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By December 13, 2009 Read More →

Acer Liquid unboxing video

Acer and formerly Eten are no stranger to Windows Mobile smartphone devices but before the launch of the Acer Liquid (Acer A1) they’d never strayed from the Microsoft platform. The Acer Liquid launched earlier this week and is Acer’s first foray in to the world of Android OS and there’s another first for this handset, it’s the first Android powered handset to have a WVGA, 480×800 pixel display. Previously the largest display was 320×480.

Acer Liquid (Acer A1)

Acer Liquid (Acer A1)

 

If you take a look at the specification of the Acer Liquid (aka Acer A1) you’ll see some excellent plus-points. Starting with the Snapdragon processor, not the 1Ghz version but still a pretty rapid 768MHz then there’s 512MB ROM and 256MB RAM to keep things running along at a fair old clip. There’s also a 5MP auto-focus camera, and although there’s no flash, it’s about the best camera to be found on an Android handset, the 5MP camera with flash in the Motorola Milestone being just that bit better.

So we’ll be spending the next week or so trying out the Acer Liquid, one of us on the team will be using it as our main handset and giving it a thorough test. The review will be here for you soon. As always we have a quick unboxing video for you which is more of a tour of the hardware. I’ll also have a more detailed video of the OS and UI for you soon. Please do feel free to submit your comments or questions about the Acer Liquid over on the forum and we’ll do our back to address them for you!

 

Acer Liquid unboxing video

 

Acer Liquid specification:

  • Operating System: Android 1.6 (Donut)
  • Processor: Qualcomm 8250 768 MHz
  • Memory: ROM: 512MB / RAM: 256MB
  • Display: 3.5-inch touch-sensitive screen with WVGA resolution
  • Network: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Internal GPS antenna
  • microSDHC (supports up to 32GB)
  • 5.0 megapixel color camera with auto focus
  • Talk Time: Up to 300 minutes
  • Standby Time: Up to 400 hours
  • Battery: 1350mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
  • Dimensions: 115 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm
  • Weight: 135 grams with battery

 

Posted by: Matt

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By December 12, 2009 Read More →

Motorola Milestone unboxing video

This is another of those eagerly awaited devices, having sold over 1 million units in the US as the Motorola Droid it’s expected to be a big hit here in the UK as the Motorola Milestone.

The Motorola Milestone (Motorola Droid)

The Motorola Milestone (Motorola Droid)

 

This is the first Android 2.0 Eclair OS device to hit the market and one of only two Android handsets to have a 480×800 pixel display, the other being the Acer Liquid that we are also reviewing at the moment.

I’ve only had the Milestone for about half an hour and after finishing the unboxing video (below) I’ve had a little play. I am so far impressed with the build quality of the handset and the speed belies the 550Mhz processor that sounds to be a little on the slow side, but really doesn’t ‘feel’ it!

We’ll be reviewing the Motorola Milestone over the next week or so and we’ll have that onsite for you as soon as we can. For now have a look at the unboxing video below for a quick tour of the hardware. Also as I mentioned in the video, just like the Dext you cant do anything with this handset without installing a SIM-card which is a little annoying. I’ll have another video of the OS for you later on!

 

Motorola Milestone unboxing video

 

Apologies for my voice in this video, I am suffering with Laryngitis at the moment!

 

Motorola Milestone specification:

  • Dimensions: 115.8 x 60 x 13.7mm
  • Weight: 165g
  • Battery:
    – Talk Time: 6.5 hrs
    – Standby Time: 380 hrs
    – Capacity: 1400 mAh
  • Display: 480 x 800 pixels/3.7" /  Touch Sensitive(Capacitive) / MultiTouch
  • Network: 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) / 3G: 900/2100 (Dual-Band)
  • Camera: 5 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
  • Dual LED Flash
  • GeoTagging
  • Video: DVD Quality Video Recording 24fps Video Recording (720 x 480)
  • Music: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+, OGG & WMA
  • Memory: RAM 256MB, FLASH ROM 512MB, USER STORAGE 256MB
  • microSDHC (external)
  • microUSB
  • 3.5mm Audio Connector
  • Bluetooth (2.0)
  • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g)
  • Navigation: AGPS / Digital Compass

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Please feel free to ask questions about the Milestone over on the forum and I’ll do my best to answer them for you!

 

Posted by: Matt

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By December 11, 2009 Read More →

Nokia E52 unboxing video

Not long ago Emma reviewed the Nokia E55 and she was pretty impressed with it. The 20-key compact QWERTY of the E55 wasn’t to everyone’s liking so Nokia have now come up with the Nokia E52. The E52 looks almost identical to the E55 but instead of the compact QWERTY offers a standard numeric keypad.

E52-angled-left

The Nokia E52

 

So Emma is looking at the E52 and will have a follow up review for us shortly where she’ll no doubt be comparing the E55 and the E52. Have a look at the unboxing video below for a tour of the hardware and a quick look at the UI.

 

Nokia E52 unboxing video

 

Nokia E52 Specification:

  • Dimensions: 116 x 49 x 9.9mm
  • Weight: 98g
  • Battery:
    – Talk Time: 8 hrs
    – Standby Time: 672 hrs
    – Capacity: 1500 mAh
  • Display: 240 x 320 pixels/2.4 inch
  • Network:
    – GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)
    – WCDMA: 900/2100 (Dual-Band)
  • Camera: 3.2 mega-pixels, LED Flash
  • FM Stereo Radio (RDS)
  • Messaging: SMS / MMS (with video) . E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, MS Exchange)
  • Memory: 60MB (internal) / microSDHC (external)
  • microUSB
  • Nokia 3.5mm AV connector
  • Bluetooth (2.0)
  • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g)
  • AGPS
  • Nokia Maps
  • Accelerometer
  • Nokia Web Browser
  • Flash Lite 3.0
  • Ovi Support

 

As Emma kindly reviewed the E55 for us she is also working on the E52 so if you have any questions then please do feel free to ask on the E52 forum thread.

 

Posted by: Matt

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By December 7, 2009 Read More →

Sony Ericsson J105 Naite unboxing video

Launched in October this Year the Sony Ericsson J105 Naite takes on the appearance of a traditional candy bar device but if you ask me this is possibly what Sony Ericsson does best.

The Sony Ericsson J105 Naite

The Sony Ericsson J105 Naite

 

The J105 Naite is nothing too fancy and is lacking features such as Wi-Fi and GPS but it is packing 3G which will enable fast web browsing and retrieval of emails.

Have a look at the unboxing below for a quick glimpse into the hardware and a tour of its UI.

 

Sony Ericsson J105 Naite unboxing video

 

The Naite is part of Sony Ericssons “Green Heart” range and is meant to be environmentally friendly by saving on power and packaging. The device is made from recycled plastic and it comes with a power consumption charger to save energy.

“Stay on top of life with the Sony Ericsson NaiteT phone. A classic 3G phone designed to help you stay in touch, stay organised – and do a bit for the environment. Its timeless looks include a large 2.2" LCD display so you can easily see your calendar and contacts. It’s got a decent camera, GoogleT maps, a phone calendar and great green credentials, too.”

 

Sony Ericsson J105 Naite Specification:

  • Display: TFT, 256 colours. 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches
  • Memory: 100MB
  • Card Slot: up to 8GB
  • Dimensions: 108 x 47 x 12.6mm
  • Weight: 84g
  • 3G: HSDPA 3.6 mbps
  • Bluetooth: V2 with A2DP
  • Camera: 2mp with additional front facing secondary camera
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • Standard battery, Li-Po 950 mAh (BST-33)
  • Talk Time: Up to 13 h 45 min (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G)
  • Standby: Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 583 h (3G)

 

Posted by: James

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By December 6, 2009 Read More →

LG GD510 unboxing video

Launched a few months ago in Korea the LG GD510 Pop offered to be a more environmentally friendly handset with the option of a replacement battery compartment with a built-in solar panel.

Pop-angled-left

The LG GD510 Pop

The DG510 may be fairly basic, no 3G or WiFi connectivity available for starters, but it’s not a bad looking handset and if you are looking for something that’ll easily slip in your back pocket or purse then the GD510 is small, slim and light enough to do that and still sports the S-Class user interface!

So we’ve been playing with the LG Pop for a few days and will have a full review on site for you soon. Have a look at the unboxing video below for a tour of the hardware and a brief look at the UI.

 

LG GD510 unboxing video

 

LG GD510, or more simply, “Pop”, the most compact 3-inch full touchscreen phone ever made. The LG GD510 is the handset people who want a simple touchscreen phone have been waiting for.

LG has been one of the industry’s leading innovators in touchscreen phones since it launched the world’s first full touchscreen phone, PRADA Phone by LG, in January 2007. Since then, the company has achieved great success in the touchscreen devices market by creating an array of handsets designed to meet different consumer needs. For instance, LG’s Cookie (KP500) is an affordable full touchscreen phone that has already sold more than 7 million units worldwide since its launch earlier this year. With the LG GD510, LG is applying its tried and true strategy to another new model – this time, to a compact full touchscreen handset.

 

LG GD510 Pop specification:

  • Display: TFT touchscreen 240 x 400 pixels – 3.0 inches
  • Memory: 42MB internal storage
  • Card slot: up to 16GB
  • Dimensions: 97.8 x 49.5 x 11.2 mm
  • Weight: 87g
  • 2G: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP
  • USB: microUSB

 

Posted by: Matt

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By December 5, 2009 Read More →

Nokia E72 unboxing video

Well it doesn’t seem so long ago that we reviewed the Nokia E71 but it was in fact over a year ago that the E71 landed on my desk! This week we are going to be looking at the Nokia E72 which replaces the E71.

The Nokia E72

The Nokia E72

 

As you can see, the E72 is an evolutionary step from the E71 rather than a revolutionary handset. Virtually the same keyboard, screen and form-factor for the E72 but the design is updated, the black version we have has a chrome bezel around the front and a mirror finished battery cover which I think looks really good.

The other thing to like about the E72, and the E71 for that matter, is just how thin it is; just over 10mm thick it will easily fit in your trouser pocket without leaving an awkward bulge.

We have a number of forward-facing QWERTY handsets in for review at the moment so we’ll be making comparisons between the E72 and the Blackberry 9700 and Samsung Omnia Pro. Review will be here soon but take a look at the unboxing video for a tour around the handset.

 

Nokia E72 unboxing video

 

Nokia E72 Specification:

  • Dimensions: 114 x 59.5 x 10.1mm
  • Weight: 128g
  • Battery: Capacity: 1500 mAh
  • Talk Time: 12.5 hrs
  • Standby Time: 576 hrs
  • Display: 320 x 240 pixels/2.36 inch
  • 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)
  • 3G: 900/1900/2100 (Tri-Band)
  • Camera: 5 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
  • LED Flash
  • FM Stereo Radio (RDS)
  • Visual Radio
  • Nokia Music Store
  • SMS / MMS (with video)
  • E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, MS Exchange)
  • Memory: 250MB (internal)
  • microSDHC (external)
  • microUSB
  • Nokia 3.5mm AV connector
  • Bluetooth (2.0)
  • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g)
  • AGPS
  • Electronic Compass
  • Nokia Maps

 

Posted by: Matt

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