Videos/Unboxings

Acer neoTouch S200 (Acer F1) unboxing video

So the other day we spoke about the Acer F900 being comparable to the HTC Touch HD and now the Acer neoTouch S200 (aka Acer F1) has landed on my desk I’m wondering what to compare this to? I suppose you could think of it as being Acer’s answer to both the Touch HD or maybe even the Toshiba TG01, especially when you take the 1gHz CPU in to account and that the screen is just a few fractions of an inch smaller than its Toshiba counterpart.

The Acer neoTouch S200 (Acer F1)

The Acer neoTouch is another one of the devices launched recently to have Windows Mobile 6.5, there aren’t too many handsets available at the moment shipping with WM 6.5. Those of you familiar with the Acer F900 that we reviewed recently will see that the neoTouch bares more than a passing resemblance to the earlier handset. We’ll be putting the neoTouch to task over the next week or so and the review will be here for you shortly.

For now, have a look at the unboxing video below for a quick tour of the handset and the user interface.

Acer neoTouch S200 (Acer F1) specification:

• Windows Mobile 6.5
• Qualcomm 8250 1 GHz CPU
• RAM – 256MB
• ROM – 512MB
• 3.8 inch WVGA 480×800 touchscreen display
• Quad-band GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• HSPA 900, 1900, 2100 (download 7.2 Mbps / upload 5.76 Mbps)
• WiFi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
• miniUSB
• A-GPS
• 3.5mm audio jack
• MicroSD card (support up to 32GB)
• 5 megapixel Autofocus camera with LED Flash
• Talk Time – 5 Hours (manufactures approximation)  
• Standby Time – 400 Hours (manufactures approximation)  
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion 1350 mAh battery
• Dimensions – 118.6 x 63 x 12mm 
• Weight – 130 grams with battery
• Ambient Light Sensor
• Motion Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor

Designed for high quality media entertainment the Acer neoTouch S200 (Acer F1) benefits from a Qualcomm 8250 1GHz processor.  This extraordinarily fast processor is able to deal with the demands of the latest applications and media.  The 3.8” WVGA screen provides vibrant and bright photos, while enhancing any application, particularly video playback.

The Acer neoTouch benefits from the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, which enhances interaction between user and device.  It provides widgets for customising the device specific to your requirements and includes the new version of Internet Explorer, which enables more tasks to be performed at one time.

EDIT: Our Acer neoTouch review is now online for your reading pleasure!

Posted by: Matt

HTC Tattoo unboxing video

A little over a month ago HTC announced that they would soon launch another Google Android powered handset called the HTC Tattoo. Surprisingly soon after that announcement HTC have launched the Tattoo and we’ve just managed to get our hands on one for review.

The HTC Tattoo

The HTC Tattoo is the smallest Android powered handset to be released so far and possibly one of the cheaper ones too. Unlike all the other Android handsets this one has only a QVGA (240×320) display versus the HVGA (320×480) found on the others. This makes for a much smaller, compact and lightweight handset. I’ve only used it briefly today but I have to say that my initial opinion is that it’s a really nice looking handset and I like the design of the back, much more interesting than the usual black or silver.

So we’ll be reviewing the HTC Tattoo over the next week or so and will have the review online for you as soon as we can. For now, have a look at the unboxing video below to see the handset in a little more detail. Note that although the box isn’t the full retail package the handset itself is full and final.

HTC Tattoo specification:

• Operating System – Android
• Processor – Qualcomm MSM7225, 528 MHz
• Memory – RAM – 256 MB / ROM – 512 MB
• Display – 2.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 240×320 QVGA resolution
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  (Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.)
• Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
• HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB 2.0)
• GPS – Internal GPS antenna
• Expansion – microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• G-sensor
• Digital Compass
• FM Radio
• 3.2 megapixel colour camera
• 4-Way navigation control with Enter button
• Talk Time – Up to 390 minutes for GSM
• Standby Time – Up to 340 hours for GSM
• Dimensions – 106 x 55.2 x 14 mm (4.17 x 2.17 x 0.55 inches)
• Weight – 113 grams (3.99 ounces) with battery
• Warranty – 2 Years

Posted by: Matt

Motorola Dext (Cliq) unboxing video

It has been a long, long time since I used a Motorola handset so I was pleased when they announced the Motorola Dext recently and even more intrigued to learn that it would be a Google Android device.  Originally announced in the US as the Motorola Cliq for some reason it’s called the Dext in the UK.

The Motorola Dext (Cliq)

The Motorola Dext is a decent looking handset with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. It’s good to see another Android powered device with a QWERTY as the G1 is becoming a little dated now. The Dext looks a little like some LG handsets that you can find on the market too with its three button arrangement below the screen.

It’s good to see more Android handsets hitting the market. We’ll be reviewing the Dext over the next week or so and will have the review online for you soon. Don’t foget to head over to the Dext forum post if you have any questions about the Dext. Until then have a look at the unboxing video below for a quick tour of the handset and a little look at the OS.

Motorola Dext (Cliq) Specification:

• Processor: Qualcomm MSM7201A Processor, 528 MHz
• Dimensions (mm): 114 x 58 x 15.6
• Weight (g): 163
• Screen Size: 3.1 inch , HVGA 320 x 480 pixels (Touchscreen)
• QWERTY-Keyboard
• MotoBLUR UI, Custom homescreen with Live Widgets
• Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
• 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
• Micro SD, up to 32 GB (2GB card included)
• Li – ion 1420 mAh
• Stand-by (hrs): 324
• TalkTime(min): 360
• FM Radio
• Video Support: H.264, H.263, MPEG 4, YouTube
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps
• WiFi: 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
• Micro USB
• Android 1.5
• Android HTML Webkit browser
• CMOS, 5.0 Megapixel Camera
• Digital zoom

Posted by: Matt

HTC Touch2 unboxing video

It’s been a busy week for new devices with the official announcement and launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 several WM6.5 devices have gone on sale this week. Perhaps one of the more high profile handsets is the HTC Touch2.

The HTC Touch2

The Touch range and brand name has done wonders for HTC since the original HTC Touch was launched about two years ago HTC have almost become a household name, prior to the Touch few people, aside from Windows Mobile fans, would have known about HTC.

So we are reviewing the Touch2 this week and we’ll have the review for you shortly. For now, have a look at the unboxing video below to see the handset in a little more detail.

Slim, compact and functional is the new HTC Touch2.  The replacement to the original and highly popular HTC Touch, the Touch2 builds on the original to bring more functionality and an improved user experience.

The HTC Touch2 is the first HTC device to come pre-installed with the new Windows Phone operating system, Windows Mobile 6.5. An improved mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.5 offers improved touch interface and user experience. 

Never used a Windows Phone before?  The HTC Touch2 could be an ideal first device.

With the Touch2 you can carry and store all your contacts, calendar appointments, notes and emails all in the palm of your hand.  A small yet powerful smartphone, the Touch2has the tools and features you need whether you use the device for personal communication or business purposes.

A fast 528MHz Qualcomm processor ensures that the device responds fast to your taps on the 2.8inch touch screen, whilst the 512MB ROM offers plenty of storage for any data and additional applications you may load.

Complete wireless connectivity is provided through Quad Band technology, to ensure wherever you are you remain connected.  When in Europe, you can be assured of even faster connection speeds thanks to the HSDPA connectivity.

Do not want to use the phone network for connection to the internet? No problem, just switch on the on board WiFi and connect to a wireless hotspot of your choice.

When the working day is over or you just want to relax a little, you can use the HTC Touch2 as a multimedia tool.  Use the GPS receiver to navigate to friends and family.  Store music on a MicroSDHC card, insert it into the device and use the Touch2 as a music player.  You can even use your favourite headphones thanks to a 3.5mm audio jack.

HTC Touch2 Specification:

• Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
• Processor – Qualcomm MSM7225, 528 MHz
• Memory – RAM – 256 MB / ROM – 512 MB
• Display – 2.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with QVGA resolution
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB 2.0)
• Internal GPS antenna
• microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Audio supported formats AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI, M4A
• Video supported formats WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, AVI
• 3.2 megapixel colour camera with fixed focus
• Zoom bar
• Up to 370 minutes for WCDMA
• Up to 440 minutes for GSM
• Battery – Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 1100 mAh
• Dimensions – 104 X 55 X 12.9 mm (LxWxT) (4.1 X 2.16 X 0.51 inches)
• Weight – 110 grams (4 ounces) with battery
• Warranty – 2 Years

Posted by: Matt

LG GW520 unboxing video

Another device with a sliding QWERTY keyboard hits the market, this time the GW520 from LG.

The LG GW520

It does seem like every manufacturer is suddenly compelled to release their own QWERTY keyboarded handset and LG are no different. The GW520 has a similar Flash-based OS to many other LG handsets but has the obvious added benefit of a full, sliding QWERTY keyboard.

Having spent just a little time using the handset I have to say that the keyboard is quite impressive, LG have done a decent job here. But, for a handset that is clearly designed ad messaging and social networking it’s rather disappointing not to have built in WiFi.

James is reviewing the handset at the moment and the review will be on site over the next week or so. Feel free to direct questions at him via the forum. In the mean time have a look at the unboxing video below for a taster of what the LG GW520 has to offer.

In Touch.
Stay on top of the latest updates from friends with the LG GW520 and its social networking site integration. Get status updates, upload photo’s, or just send you own updates and let the world know what your up to.

Message.
Stay in touch with friends and family with more then voice. Built in instant messaging (IM) support lets you connect with friends and send messages instantly. Support for personal and business push email lets receive messages the moment they are sent. The QWERTY keyboard makes it a breeze to compose messages. Whatever you need the LG GW520 is always ready.

LG GW520 Specification:

• Dimensions: 106.5 x 53 x 15.9mm
• Weight: 125.5g
• Battery: Talk Time: 5 hrs / Standby Time: 500 hrs / Capacity: 950 mAh
• Display: 240 x 400 pixels/2.8" – Touch Sensitive
• Network: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)
• Camera: 3 mega-pixels
• Video: Video Recording – Supported formats: MP4, 3GP, H.264 & H.263
• Music: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA
• FM Radio
• Messaging: SMS / MMS (with video) / E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, MS Exchange) / Instant Messaging (MSN)
• Memory: 400MB (internal) / microSDHC (external)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth (2.0)

Posted by: Matt

Acer Tempo F900 HD unboxing video

Acer seem to be releasing quite a lot of handsets recently and this Acer Tempo F900 is one of the latest handsets to be released in the Tempo range.

The Acer Tempo F900 HD

The F900, still showing fairly obvious Eten design characteristics, appears to be Acer’s answer to the popular HTC Touch HD, having virtually the same screen and a similar footprint. Whether or not the F900 can hold its own against the Touch HD we’ll find out over the next few weeks as we test it for the full review. One thing is certain though, the F900 is a lot cheaper than the Touch HD at under £190 from eXpansys it does, on the face of it, seem like good value for money.

We’ll have the full review for you within the next few weeks. As always if there is anything specific that you would like to know then please let us know via the forum. For now have a look at the unboxing video below for a brief overview of the Aver F900.

Acer Tempo F900 Specification:

• Processor: Samsung 6410, 533 Mhz
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro
• Memory: ROM: 256 MB / RAM: 128 MB
• Display: 3.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 800 X 480 WVGA resolution
• Network: HSDPA 1900/2100 MHz 
  Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• GPS: Internal GPS antenna
• Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
• Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel colour camera with LED flash
• Audio supported formats: WMA, WAV, MP3, AAC, AMR, SP-MIDI, MIDI, MMF, AWB, RMI
• Video supported formats: 3GP, MPEG4, WMV, H.263, H.264
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
  – Capacity: 1530 mAh
  – Talk time: Up to 7 hours
  – Standby time: Up to 300 hours
• Expansion Slot: microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Dimensions: 117.5 X 63.5 X 12.8 mm
• Weight: 155 grams

High performance style. Add freedom to your life. Acer Tempo F900 lets you browse and interact with the web as easily as you do in your office or at home.

Style meets simplicity in the Acer Tempo F900. The style of a large 3.8” WVGA touch screen, with an easy to use virtual keyboard and a widget-based home screen; the simplicity of browsing the web and interacting online anytime, anywhere as if from your office or home

EDIT: The Acer F900 review is now live!

Posted by: Matt

Hisense 1080p HD Media Player unboxing video

Not long ago we reviewed a couple of media players one of which was the Traxdata USB media player. The Traxdata media player was good but the main drawback that we found with it was that it could not playback HD footage, it only up-scaled SD footage to HD.

So that’s where the Hisense 1080p HD Media Player steps in. Not only can it play standard definition footage and up-scale that to HD but it can also playback full HD footage up to 1080p.

The Hisense 1080p HD Media Player

The The Hisense 1080p HD Media Player has two USB 2.0 ports on one side and can accept USB memory key type devices as well as USB hard drives and play back video files of numerous types.  Ian is putting together the full review for us at the moment so I wont go in to too much detail and spoil his report but instead have look at the brief unboxing video below to see what’s supplied and then pop back in a few more days to see the full review.

The Hisense 1080p HD Media Player specification:

• HOST: CPU MIPS 400Mhz CPU
• Flash memory: 16MB
• SDRAM: DDR2 128MB
• Video codec:
  -MPEG1
  -MPEG-2 up to 1080P
  -MPEG-4 (720P/1080i/1080P) ,Xvid
  -H.264 up to 1080P
  -WMV9/VC-1 up to 1080P
  -RealNetworks(RM/RMVB)8/9/10 up to 1920*720(720P)
  -Flash Video
• Audio codec:
  -MPEG-1 Layers I,II and III and MPEG-2
  -LPCM,ADPCM,FLAC,AAC,WAV,and OGG Vorbis
  -DTS HD Master Audio,LBR
  -Dolby digital Plus,TrueHD
  -RA1/RA-cook/RA-lossless WMA/WMA Pro
• Photo: HD JPEG,BMP,TIFF,PNG,DNG
• Video/Audio output:
  -Video YPBPR / HDMI out
  -Audio RCA stereo out(L/R)
  -S/PDIF
• Network: RJ45 for Ethernet x 1
• USB port: USB 2.0 x 2
• Power supply: AC 100~240V / 50~60Hz, DC12V,2A
• Dimension: 210 x 170 x 32mm
• Weight: 315g

Posted by: Matt

Nokia E55 unboxing video

The Nokia E55 is another new handset to enter Nokia’s E-series range and a good looking device it is too! Possibly one of the thinnest handsets that I’ve seen for a while and certainly one of the small to have a compact QWERTY keyboard.

The Nokia E55

The E55, at first glance, looks a little like a regular candy-bar style Nokia handset but then upon further inspection you’ll notice the 20-key compact QWERTY keyboard and the generous QVGA screen which make for a good combination on a messaging device.

Emma is reviewing the E55 at the moment so please be sure to direct any specific questions to her by responding to this post on the forum. In the mean time have a look at the unboxing video below to see what the E55 has to offer.

Message Faster:

The Nokia E55’s compact keyboard fits comfortably in your hand yet provides a QWERTY keyboard for messaging. The innovative hybrid keyboard combines a phone keypad with a QWERTY keys for easy messaging or dialling. Smart predictive text corrects and completes your typing automatically.

Quick Connections:

Take advantage of fast internet connections with high speed 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA) and Wi-Fi connectivity. Connect to colleagues and  business rapidly, high speed connections even allow you to access files on your PC remotely.

Nokia E55 Specification:

• Dimensions: 116 x 49 x 9.9mm
• Weight: 98g
• Talk Time: 480 mins
• Standby Time: 672 hrs
• Display: 320 x 240 pixels/2.4 inch
• Network: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)
• Camera: 3.2 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
• Video: Hi-Resolution VGA Video Recording
• Music: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA
• FM Stereo Radio (RDS)
• Nokia Music Store
• Messaging: SMS / MMS (with video)
• E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, MS Exchange)
• Memory: 100MB (internal) / microSDHC (external)
• microUSB
• Nokia 3.5mm AV connector
• Bluetooth (2.0)
• Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g)
• AGPS
• Nokia Maps
• Flash Lite 3.0 Support

Posted by: Matt

Nokia 3720 Classic unboxing video

We’ve recently had some requests from readers to review some more entry-level handsets as not everyone wants a smartphone. It’s a valid point and not everyone wants a large touchscreen phone.

So I got in contact with Nokia to see what they had that fits the bill. They sent me the Nokia 3720 Classic. To be honest it amazed me what you get with what they consider to be an entry level handset. QVGA Display, FM Radio with RDS, MP4 Video player, instant messaging, email support and Nokia Maps all on a handset costing under £125 seems quite impressive.

The Nokia 3720 Calssic

On top of that the 3720 is built to be robust and is water, dust and shock resistant with an IP54 rating. Pretty handy if you are going to be using it in harsher environments.

We’ll review the Nokia 3720 Classic over the next week or so and will have the review online as soon as we are done. Below you’ll find my 3720 unboxing video which includes a little look at the OS too. Note that the video was recorded on the Sony HDR-FX1000 that we are reviewing at the moment too.

Nokia 3720 Classic specification:

• Dimensions: 112 x 51 x 15.4mm
• Weight: 94g
• Battery: Talk Time: 7 hrs / Standby Time: 450 hrs
• Display: 320 x 240 pixels/2.2"
• Network: 2G: 900/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)
• Camera: 2 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
• Video: 11fps Video Recording (QCIF)
• Music: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA / FM Stereo Radio (RDS)
• Messaging: – SMS – MMS (with video) – E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4) – Instant Messaging (MSN)
• Memory: 20MB (internal) / microSDHC (external)
• Connectivity: microUSB / Bluetooth (2.0)
• Navigation: Nokia Maps
• Features: Water, Dust & Shock resistant
• Opera Mini Web Browser
• Flash Lite 2.0 Support

Robust.
A phone you can rely on; IP 54 certification for water, dust and shock resistance for increased durability. The powerful battery lets talk longer between charges.

Share.
Capture quality images and video using the 2 mega-pixel camera then share with friends via Bluetooth, email, MMS or Ovi Share. Digital zoom and LED flash lets you capture quality images and video wherever you are.

Classic.
Classic design with stainless steel accents, round edges and compact size.

Discover.
Pre-installed Nokia Maps lets you discover new places and guides you to your destination easily when coupled with a Bluetooth GPS receiver.

Posted by: Matt

Sony HDR-FX1000 unboxing video

Ever since the Sony released their HDR-FX1000 HD Handycam I’ve wanted to get my hands on one to review. As you are no doubt aware, I record a LOT of video for the website and although I am quite pleased with the results from the Sanyo HD1000 that I use at the moment I wanted to see what a proper high-end camcorder could do.

The Sony HDR-FX1000 HD Handycam

In terms of what I use a camcorder for most, unboxing videos, the main problem with lower spec. camcorders is that in order to get the best picture quality you need to record in fairly bright conditions. Not a problem in itself, however, when you consider that most of the products that I am reviewing/unboxing have extremely shiny screens then recoding in bight conditions so that you can see the device does no lend itself to being able to see what’s on that shiny screen. Recording is often a compromise.

So when thinking about getting a better camcorder for unboxings the HDR-FX1000 sounded like a good choice. Thanks to its 3 CMOS chips and the large Sony G Lens the FX1000 performs very well in lower light conditions. Whether or not this makes any difference to me in practice remains to be seen but I’m hoping for a big improvement in the video quality of my unboxings!

I’m going to spend the next few weeks reviewing the HDR-FX1000. I’ll be using it to record some videos and I’ll be sure to mention which videos I used the FX1000 for. I should have my review online in a few weeks time, it’ll probably take me that long to work out what all the buttons do. Have a look at the FX1000 unboxing video below for a quick tour of the camcorder and to see what’s included.

Sony HDR-FX1000 Specification:

• Audio System: HDV ; MPEG1 Audio Layer2 Stereo / DV ; PCM
• Built in Microphone: Stereo
• Built in Speaker: YES
• Surround Recording: NO
• Image Device: Size: 1/3" 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor
• Image Device: System: Progressive
• Exmor technology: YES
• Image Processor: Enhanced Imaging Processor
• x.v.Colour: YES
• Number of Pixels Gross (K): 1120 x 3
• Minimum Illumination (lux): 1.5
• SteadyShot (Image Stabilisation): YES, Optical
• Shutter Speed: 1/3-1/10000
• Depth (mm): 349
• Height (mm): 178
• Width (mm): 169
• Weight without Tape/Battery (g): 2100
• HDMI Output: YES
• External Microphone Input: YES
• Headphone Jack: YES
• Lens: G Lens
• F: 1.6-3.4
• f (Focal Distance) (mm): 4.1-82
• f (35mm conversion): Camera mode (mm): 16:9 Mode ; 29.5 – 590 / 4:3 Mode ; 36.1 – 722
• Filter Diameter (mm): 72
• Zoom Ratio (Optical): 20
• Memory Stick PRO Compatibility: YES
• Image Size: Max 16:9 Mode ; 1440 x 810 / 4:3 Mode ; 1080 x 810
• Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec): YES
• 16:9 Wide (Full) Recording: YES
• InfoLITHUM System: YES
• Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery and Viewfinder (min): 145
• Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery and Viewfinder (min): 450
• Progressive Recording Mode: YES
• Rechargeable Battery Pack: NP-F570
• i.LINK Cable: YES
• LCD: Size (inch): 3.2
• LCD: Pixels (dots): 921600
• Viewfinder: Pixel (K dots): 1.126
• Movie Format: High Definition, HDV (1440 x 1080) / Standard Definition, DV
• Recording Media: miniDV tape
• Movie Quality: SP / LP (Standard Definition only)

The full specification can be found on the Sony website.

Don’t forget to post your comments/questions on the Sony FX1000 forum thread, feel free to let me know if you want me to cover anything specific in the review too!

Posted by: Matt