Videos/Unboxings

LG GM750 unboxing video

There’s a raft of new Windows Mobile 6.5 handsets hitting the market at the moment. LG want a piece of the action and have launched the LG GM750. The GM750 is quite similar in form and spec. to the Samsung Omnia Lite that we reviewed a few days ago. It’s strange how LG and Samsung often seem to have very similar handsets out at the same time!

The LG GM750

The LG GM750 is a Vodafone exclusive here in the UK at the moment so if you want to get your hands on one you’ll either have to be a Vodafone customer or else splash out on getting one unlocked.

Steve is doing a review of the GM750 at the moment and will, in sure, be making comparisons between this and the Omnia Lite that he reviewed the other day. I’ve told him that he cant just send me the Omnia Lite review with Samsung crossed out and LG written in!

Have a look at the brief unboxing video below where you’ll find a quick tour of the UI too.

LG GM750 specification:

• Operation System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
• Display: 3" TFT 65.000 colours touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels – "S-Class" Touch UI
• General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 1900/2100 MHz, EDGE class 10, GPRS, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
• Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz processor
• Form factor: Candybar
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 109.8 x 53.5 x 12.9 mm
• Weight: 120grams
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Camera: 5-megapixels auto-focus camera, Digital zoom, VGA video recording
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB v2.0 port, GPS with A-GPS support
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, T9 text function, E-mail, Internet browsing
• Entertainment: Java, Audio player ( eAAC, MP3, WAV, WMA ), Video player ( H263, H264, MP4, WMV )
• Organiser: Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer), Voice command/dial
• Internal Memory: 512MB ROM
• External Memory: microSD card slot ( up to 32GB )
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh

Posted by: Matt

Sanyo Xacti FH1 unboxing video

It has been a while since we last reviewed a camcorder and as I am such a fan of the Sanyo Xacti range, I record all of my unboxing videos on the Xacti HD1010, I thought I would get in touch with Sanyo to see if they’d let us review any of their other models.

So Sanyo sent me the Xacti VPC-FH1 to review.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1

The FH1 is at the top end of the Xacti range offering the best recording modes, 1080p/1080i/720p, as well as having a 16x optical zoom and 8 megapixel sensor. I’m expecting good things from the FH1!

I’ll be using the FH1 over the next few weeks and will test it out on a couple of unboxing videos, I’ll let you know which ones. We’ll have the review for you soon but for now have a look at the unboxing video below which shows what you get with the FH1 (there’s quite a lot in the box) as well as a quick tour around the camera.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 specification:

Posted by: Matt

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 unboxing video

If you’ve been following closely you’ll know that a few weeks ago I went off to one of the XPERIA X2 launch events in London where I got to play with the handsets as well as speak to some of the nice people from Sony Ericsson.  On Friday SE send over a pre-release sample of the X2 for me to look at so I have an unboxing video and tour for you.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

The Xperia X2 is quite similar to the X1, it’s a similar size and the same form factor as the original even the keyboard mechanism is pretty similar. There are some change though that go be on the cosmetic. For starters the X2 has Windows Mobile 6.5 and a MUCH nicer QWERTY keyboard. The camera has been upped to an 8.1 megapixel unit and also now includes an LED flash.

Of course these aren’t the only changes but we’ll talk more about the two handsets when we get to the full review. For now have a look at the brief video below and do remember that this is not the final product, the box and contents will change I am sure!

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Specification:

• Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
• Processor – Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz
• Memory – RAM – 256MB / ROM – 512MB
• Display – 3.2" VGA, 800 x 480 pixel, 65,536 colour touchscreen
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• UMTS/HSPA 900/1900/2100
• WiFi
• MicroUSB
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Internal GPS antenna with aGPS support
• microSDHC memory card (up to 16GB)
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• Camera – 8.1 megapixel
• Geo tagging
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• Optical trackpad
• Talk Time -GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 – 10 hours
• Standby Time – GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 – 500 hours
• Battery – Standard battery, Li-Po 1500 mAh (BST-41)
• Dimensions – 110.0 x 54.0 x 16.0 mm (4.3 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches)
• Weight – 155g (5.5 oz)

Posted by: Matt

Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 unboxing video

We’ve been looking at quite a few of the Samsung Omnia handsets recently from the Omnia Lite a few weeks ago to the Omnia Pro B7330 just last week. So quite a few reviews are already in progress and will start going up next week so this morning I got my hands on the Omnia Pro B7610. Not sure why Samsung choose to call two handsets virtually the same thing but then we are talking about a company that has a UMPC and an MP3 player with exactly the same product name! 😛

The Samsung Omnia Pro B7610

The B7610 then is a Windows Mobile 6.5 professional handset with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Similar in size and design to the HTC Touch Pro2. The B7610 though has a 3.5″ 480×800 AMOLED display which is just stunning. I am so impressed with Samsung’s LCDs lately, they really seem to be able to get that right. The QWERTY keyboard is also a nice feature. Sure there are plenty of sliding QWERTY devices out there at the moment but Samsung have chosen not to cram too many keys in to the small space and instead have kept to 4 rows of reasonably large keys. Anyone with large fingers like me will be pleased with the size.

So, I’m sure you know the drill by now, here is the unboxing video of the Samsung Omnia Pro B7610. The review starts in earnest tomorrow and will be making some comparisons to a few other QWERTY handsets that we have in the office at the moment such as the Xperia X2.

Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 Specification:

• Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.5
• Processor – 800 MHz
• Memory – 1GB Internal
• Display – AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colours, 800 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches
• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 
• 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100  
• 3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
• WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
• Bluetooth  v2.0 with A2DP
• MicroUSB
• GPS – Integrated with A-GPS
• MicroSD up to 32GB
• DivX/XviD/MPEG4/3gp/H.263/H.264 player
• TV Out
• Stereo FM Radio with RDS
• Camera – 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Battery – Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
• Dimensions – 112.6 x 57.8 x 16.2 mm
• Weight – 159 g with battery

Posted by: Matt

Vodafone 360 unboxing video

Vodafone announced the 360 a while ago and last week we managed to get our hands on one to review. The Vodafone 360 (aka Samsung H1) is the first LinMo or Linux Mobile handset we’ve seen here at tracyandmatt so it’s an interesting learning curve for us!

The Vodafone 360 (Samsung H1)

The 360 is a decent looking handset, I’m personally quite fond of the silver body plus the 3.5″ 800 x 480 pixel AMOLED display is gorgeous!

So over the next few weeks we’ll be writing our review of the Vodafone 360 and we’ll have that online for you soon. As always we have an unboxing video for you below that gives you a brief overview of the handset.

Vodafone 360 (Samsung H1) specification:

• Display: AMOLED – 16M colors, 800 x 480 pixels – 3.5 inches
• Operating System: LiMo OS
• Processor: ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz, PowerVR SGX graphics
• Memory: Internal: 16 GB / Card slot: microSD (TransFlash) up to 16GB
• 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G: HSDPA 2100
• Camera: 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Alert types: Vibration; Polyphonic(64) / MP3 ringtones
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Dimensions: 115.9 x 58 x 12.9 mm – 60 cc
• Weight: 134 g
• Battery: Standard battery – Li-Ion
• Talk time: Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)
• MP3 / video player
• Organizer
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• GPS with A-GPS support
• 3G / HSDPA
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP

Posted by: Matt

Samsung ST550 unboxing video

It’s been a little while since we last reviewed a digital camera here on the site and even longer since we looked at one from Samsung. Last week Samsung sent us over the Samsung ST550 digital camera, a good looking piece of kit but with an innovative ‘trick’ up its sleeve (or lens).

The Samsung ST550 digital camera
 

Not only is the ST550 well specified in the lens and sensor department, with a 4.6x optical zoom, 12 megapixel sensor and 3.5″ touchscreen on the rear but the ST550’s real party piece is the forward facing LCD screen right next to the lens. When you first see this in action you realise what a simple idea it is and wonder why on earth it’s never been done before. How many times have you tried to take a picture of yourself with friends or family holding the camera at arms-length to take shot? Well this makes the process a little easier!

The forward LCD isn’t just limited to live view mode though either, it can also display a count-down for the self timer or display a smiley face when you are about to take the picture, idea for taking pictures of kids!

We’ll be looking at the Samsung ST550 over the coming weeks and will have a review online for you soon. For now, have a look at the unbox for a quick tour of the camera.

Samsung ST550 specification:

• Style: Ultra Compact
• Megapixels: 12
• Print Ratios: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2
• File Formats: JPEG
• Memory Cards: Micro SD/ Micro SDHC
• Zoom: 4.6x
• Focal Length Equivalent: 27-124.2mm
• Shutter Speed: 8 – 1/2000 seconds
• Aperture: F3.5(W) – F5.9(T)
• Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
• ExposureCompensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
• LCD Screen: 3.5 inches
• Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
• Flash Range: 3.4m
• Shooting Modes: Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Macro Portrait, Backlight, Landscape, White, Action, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro Text, Blue Sky, Sunset Sky, Natural Portrait, Natural Green, Beauty shot, Frame Guidet, Portrait, Children, Night, Landscape,Close up Text, Sunset, Dawn, Back Light, Fireworks, Beach, Snow
• Maximum Movie Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
• Maximum Movie Frames Per Second: 30 fps
• Maximum Movie Duration: To capacity of memory card
• Macro Focus: 3cms
• Metering: Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
• Image Stabilisation: Yes
• Video Out (TV Playback): Yes
• Computer Connection: Yes
• Batteries: Lithium-ion Rechargeable
• Dimensions: 99.8 x 59.8 x 18.6mm
• Weight: 165.7g

See the Samsung ST550 page for more info.

Posted by: Matt

Blackberry Bold 9700 Unboxing Video

The original Blackberry Bold, the 9000, has been with us since early 2008 and worldwide its sales have been huge. Can the new Blackberry Bold 9700 carry on the success?

Blackberry Bold 9700

With a classic design that doesn’t compromise usability the BlackBerry 9700 is an elegant solution, with a leather back, which provides a luxurious feel, but also has a functional purpose in aiding grip and durability of the device.

When you want to complete email, instant messaging and data entry on the move, you need a keyboard that offers a natural feeling text input, not something that feels awkward and cumbersome to use. The Blackberry Bold 9700 is smaller in size than its predecessor but shares the same luxury keyboard so Bold fans should easily adjust to this new “King of the messenger devices”.

Blackberry Bold 9700 Specification:

Memory – ROM:  256MB / RAM: 128MB
Display – High resolution 480×360 pixel, Transmissitive TFT LCD, 2.44" (diagonally measured)
Network – 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) / 3G: 850/1900/2100 (Tri-Band)
HSDPA (3.6Mbps)
microUSB
3.5mm Audio Jack
Bluetooth (2.1)
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g)
35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
Trackpad – Located on front face of device, ESC Key to the right, Menu to the left
Integrated GPS with A-GPS
Includes BlackBerry Maps
MicroSDHC
3.2 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
LED Flash
Image Stabilization
Video: 30fps Video Recording (480 x 352)
Talk Time – Up to 6 hours (GSM), Up to 6 hours (UMTS)
Standby Time – Up to 19 days/456 hours (GSM), Up to 15 days/360 hours (UMTS)
Battery – 1500 mAh Removable/rechargeable Cryptographic Lithium cell
Dimensions – 109 x 60 x 14.1mm (4.29 x 2.36 x .56 inches)
Weight – 122g with battery

Posted by: James

iGame Family unboxing video

Something a little different to unbox and review this week, SuperEtrader sent me over the iGame Family iPod dock to have a look at.

The iGame is a simple concept, take an iPhone or iPod and drop it in to the iGame dock and you can play some cool games with a proper wireless controller on your TV screen. Offering games similar to the Wii it’s not just limited to games you can also watch your iPod movies on your large-screen TV of stream your music. Seems set to be the must-have gadget of Xmas 2009!

Take a look at my brief video below which will give you an overview of the hardware involved:

Compatible with :-

• iPod Touch 1st Generation 8GB 16GB 32GB
• iPod Touch 2nd Generation 8GB 16GB 32GB
• iPod Classic 120GB
• iPod Classic 80GB 160GB
• iPod 5th Generation (video) 30GB 60GB 80GB
• iPod 4th Generation (colour display) 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB
• iPod 4th Generation 20GB 40GB
• iPod nano 4th Generation (video) 8GB 16GB
• iPod nano 3rd Generation (video) 4GB 8GB
• iPod nano 2nd Generation (aluminium) 2GB 4GB 8GB
• iPod nano 1st Generation (video) 1GB 2GB 4GB
• iPod mini 4GB 8GB

iGame key features:

• iGAME lets you get the very most out of your iPod
• Browse through your iPod folders on the TV using the iGAME controller
• Great Fun For all the Family – 3d Action Games
• Use the dock to Watch Movies Through Your TV
• Play Music and Podcasts Through your TV
• Additional Games Available through the ELONEX Website
• Compatible with Nano, Touch and Classic iPods
• iPod not included

Tracy and I will be spending time playing with the iGame over the weekend, all in the name of research you understand, and we’ll have a review for you soon!

Posted by: Matt

Samsung Omnia Pro unboxing video

The Samsung Omnia Pro will be the second Omnia branded handset that we’ll look at this week as the Omnia Lite review is already under way.

The Samsung Omnia Pro

The Samsung Omnia Pro B7330 (Aka Pro Scala) is one of any a few Windows Mobile Standard handsets out there at the moment, even fewer are of the forward-facing QWERTY keyboard design. The Omnia Pro goes pretty much head-to-head with the HTC Snap which has been around a little while now.

The Samsung Omnia Pro ships with Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard, you need to upgrade the Snap to get to 6.5, and is a good looking handset. There’s isn’t a great deal of difference between WinMo 6.1 Standard and WinMo 6.5 Standard visually, the difference is no where near as obvious as Professional 6.1 vs Professional 6.5 but there are a number of differences under the hood.

James is reviewing the Samsung Omnia Pro at the moment and will undoubtedly be comparing it to his HTC Snap. We”ll have the review for you soon.  Until then we’ll leave you with the unboxing video below.

Samsung Omnia Pro B7330 specification:

• Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
• Memory – 4GB + 2GB + Micro SD (up to 32GB)
• Display – 2.62″ 65K 320 x 320 TFT LCD
• Operating Frequency – GSM Quad band / HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
  WCDMA Dual band/ HSUPA 2.0 Mbps (900/2100MHz)
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• USB 2.0 HS
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• A-GPS
• MicroSDHC (Up to 32GB)
• FM Radio wih Auto Tuning
• 3.2 MP AF + CIF (VT Camera)
• Video Recording – 320 x 240 (QVGA)-12fps (MAX, QVGA), 12fps (MAX, QVGA) H.263+AMR NB, MPEG4+AMR NB, ASF, Real One, PVX, WMV
• QWERTY Keyboard
• Talk Time – Up to 4 Hours
• Standby Time – Up to 400 Hours
• Battery – Li-ion 1500mAh
• Dimensions – 114.9 x 59 x 10.8 mm
• Weight – 109g

Posted by: Matt

Sony Ericsson Aino unboxing video

Last week our friends over at Clove Technology sent over the Sony Ericsson Aino for us to take a look at. First impressions were that it was much like any other slider-style handset, it has a 3″ limited functionality touch-screen a numeric pad under the sliding screen and 8.1 mega pixel digital camera. It’s not until you turn the Aino on that you realise that the screen is a little different to your average mobile – it’s a full 16.7 million colour display. Now you may wonder if that makes any difference and looking at the spec, I wondered the same, but when you watch video or look at photos on this handset, there’s a clear difference.

The Sony Ericsson Aino

As well as having that lovely display, the other thing that sets the Aino apart is that it comes complete with a mini docking station and a bluetooth headset with media controls. An excellent idea!

So we’re in the middle of reviewing the Sony Ericsson Aino at the moment and we’ll have that for you over the next week or so. For now then take a look at the unboxing video to see what’s included.

Today you want more than just the facility to make calls and send text messages and email from your phone.  With the Sony Ericsson Aino, the limits of mobile communication and connectivity are taken to a whole new level.

With the Aino you can keep up to date with the latest videos and music with the ‘Media Go’software.  It helps you transfer, play and organise all your music, photos, videos and podcasts from your PC simply and effortlessly to enjoy directly on the Aino via a WiFi connection. No more wires, no more searchig – always the latest fun.

Control your Playstation 3 and access its media content on your Sony Ericsson Aino anywhere, anytime using Remote Play.  Connect to your Playstation3 by using the Internet or 3G. For TV lovers there is the ability to enjoy the PlayTV service on Playstation 3.  Watch, pause and record live TV from a huge range of free channels all from the Aino, while on the go.

Watch the movies with the crystal clear 3 inch screen and listen to music in superb quality and with increased freedom – thanks to the stylish Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 and matching Charging Stand EC100 included with Aino.  This powerful phone offers a full range of exciting features to support the entertainment experiences on the phones such as, an 8.1 megapixel camera.

Sony Ericsson Aino Specification:

• On Board Memory – Up to 55MB
• Display – 3 inch- 240 x 432 pixels – 16,777,216 True Colour TFT
• Operating Frequency – GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 & UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100
• Bluetooth technology
• Wi-Fi
• DLNA Certified
• Google Maps
• PictBridge Synchronisation
• USB mass storage mode
• A-GPS
• MicroSD Slot
• 8.1 megapixel camera
• 16x digital zoom – Photo flash – Video recording – Auto focus – Face detection
• Battery – Talk time GSM: Up to 13 hrs, Standby time GSM: Up to 380 hrs
• Dimensions – 104 x 50 x 15.5 mm
• Weight – 134 grams with battery

Posted by: Matt