Videos/Unboxings

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini unboxing video

It’s been a good few months since we last looked at a BlackBerry. That was the BlackBerry 9500 Storm which has in itself seen pretty mixed reviews. This Curve 8520 (Gemini) is RIM’s latest and greatest addition to the successful and popular Curve range.

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini

The Gemini certainly has the BlackBerry look with a QWERTY keyboard that could be from any number of other handsets in the range. However, ROM have added some new features to the 8520 that you wont find elsewhere. First of all there’s the optical optical trackpad instead of a trackball or D-Pad and then, on the top of the unit, there’s three additional media control buttons right where you’d need them.

Personally I think that RIM have done a decent job with the design and I like the rather understated black finish more than the typical silver of other curve models.

James is finishing up the review of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini at the moment and we’ll have the review for you in a day or two. In the mean time have a look at the unboxing video. If you have any questions of comments be sure to share them with us using the forum link at the bottom of this post and we’ll do our best to respond.

Blackberry Curve 8520 Gemini specification:

• Dimensions:- 109 x 60 x 13.9mm
• Weight: 106g
• Battery:- Talk Time: 4.5 hrs / Standby Time: 408 hrs
• Display:- 320 x 240 pixels/2.46"
• Network:- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band)
• Camera:- 2 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
• Video:- Supported formats: MP4, 3GP, H.264, & WMV
• Music:- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA
• Messaging:- SMS / MMS / E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, BlackBerry, MS Exchange)
• Instant Messaging (MSN)
• Memory:- 256 MB (internal) / microSDHC (external)
• Navigation:- BlackBerry Maps
• Security:- Remote Lock / Device and memory card encryption
• Features:- Optical Pad, Dedicated Media Keys

Posted by: Matt

Samsung i7500 Galaxy unboxing video

The Samsung GT-I7500 Galaxy is one of the first non-HTC handsets to run Google’s Android OS. It also seems to be a handset that many Android fans have been waiting for. The Samsung Galaxy is also the smallest Android handset to date.

The Samsung GT-I7500 Galaxy

We’ve just managed to get our hands on on this little beauty and I have to say that in the short time that I’ve played with it so far I am rather impressed. The AMOLED capacitive touch screen is not only responsive but beautifully clear and bright. I personally think this is the best looking Android handset available at the moment.

This is one handset that our reviewers are fighting over, each of them wants to be the one to put this one through its paces! The full review will be here in about a week so for now have a look at the video below to see the Samsung Galaxy in a little more detail and to see how Samsung have implemented the Android OS.

To celebrate the launch of our new Forum, SuperEtrader have kindly provided us with a Samsung GT-I7500 Galaxy to give away in our competition this week. Take a look at our competition thread for more details on how to enter and for the all important competition question!

Samsung GT-I7500 Galaxy specification:

• Dimensions:- 115 x 56 x 11.9mm
• Battery:- Capacity: 1500 mAh
• Display:- 320 x 480 pixels/3.2 inch AMOLED Display
• Network:- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-Band) / HSDPA (7.2Mbps)
• Camera:- 5 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
• Power LED Flash
• Video:- Video Streaming
• Music:- Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA
• Messaging:- SMS / MMS (with video) / E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4, GMail) / Instant Messaging (Google Talk)
• Memory:- 8GB (internal) / microSDHC (external)
• Connectivity:- microUSB / 3.5mm AV connector
• Bluetooth (2.0)
• Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g)
• Navigation:- AGPS / Google Maps / Google Street View / Google Latitude
• Features:- YouTube / Google Calender / Google Search

Posted by: Matt

Canon EOS 500D unboxing video

I have to admit to being a fan of Canon DSLR cameras. I’ve owned a large number of them over the years and was pleased to get my hands on Canon’s latest EOS release, the 500D.

The Canon EOS 500D

While I have the slightly better EOS 50D at the moment the one thing that the 500D offers that the 50D does not is the ability to record HD Video. It was for this reason that I really wanted to try out the 500D as I’m sure you’ll realise by now, I do record a lot of video!

So over the next week or so I’ll be using the 500D to take photos of the products that we are reviewing at the moment and also will try using it to capture some HD video.

Have a look at the unboxing video below to see what you get with the 500D and also have a quick look around the camera body.

Canon EOS 500D Specification:

• 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• Full HD movie recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV
• ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800)
• 3.4 frames per second continuous shooting
• Max. 170 large JPEG images in a single burst
• 3.0” ClearView LCD with Live View mode
• 9-point wide area AF with cross type centre point
• High speed DIGIC 4 performance and superb image quality
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites, including new Speedlite 270EX, TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
• RAW (.CR2 14-bit *)
• RAW (.CR2 14-bit *) + JPEG Large/Fine
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) – Fine, Normal
• Movie recording : 1920 x 1080 (1080P, 16:9) @ 20 fps / 1280 x 720 (720P, 16:9) @ 30 fps
• Dimensions:  129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in)
• Weight (no battery) :   480 g (1.1 lb)

Posted by: Matt

Sony Ericsson S312 unboxing video

The Sony Ericsson S312 is another new handset from SE that enters at the lower end of their handset range.

The Sony Ericsson S312

The S312 may be entry level but it still looks the part and has some decent features. We’ll be following up the W205 review with the S312 in a few days time but have a look at the unboxing video below for more details for now.

Want to highlight the moment with a picture instead? The two mega-pixel camera can be used horizontally and with the help of the illuminated imaging short cuts on the keypad you can change the settings and get the shot you want quicker. Not quite what you were after? Use the integrated Photo fix function to get the best picture quality in one step – picture taking has never been this easy!

Meetings, birthdays, parties … can you keep all the important dates in your head? Let the S312 remember them for you. Just add reminders and relax.

Sharing your pictures with friends is easier than ever before. Showcase them on the S312’s two inch screen or forward to another mobile phone via Bluetooth™. Share your pictures on the web with just a few clicks using picture blogging. Whatever the occasion post photos straight from the phone with just a few clicks – and don’t forget to send the web address to others to check out your photography skills.

EDIT: The Sony Ericsson S312 review is now live!.

Sony Ericsson S312 specification:

• Dimensions: 100 x 46 x 12.5mm
• Weight: 80.1g
• Battery:  Talk Time: 8 hrs / Standby Time: 400 hrs
• Display: 176 x 220 pixels/2 inch
• Network: Quad-Band
• Camera: 2 mega-pixels
• Video: Video Recording (QVGA)
• Music: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA
• Messaging: SMS / MMS (with video)
• Memory: 15MB (internal) / M2 (external)
• Bluetooth (2.0)

Posted by: Matt

LG GD910 Watchphone unboxing video

I must admit that when I first heard about the LG GD910 Watchphone a few months ago my initial reaction was that it would be nothing more than a gimmick and would have little practical use. However, having managed to get my hands on the Watchphone a few days ago I’ve changed my mind a little, I think it’s actually quite a cool and practical gadget that is going to appeal to a number of people.

LG Watchphone (LG-GD910) – Exclusive to Orange

The LG GD910 Watchphone is packed with features. There’s an excellent capacitive touchscreen, bluetooth, 2GB of internal memory for storing music and media, a camera for video conferencing, HSDPA support etc. It’s quite an extensive list and a specification that would be reasonable for any handset and even more so when you consider the size of this thing and that you can have all of that in something that can be worn on your wrist.

So I’ve been using the Watchphone for the last few days and I’ve been using it as my work phone along with the supplied Bluetooth headset. Call quality is perfectly acceptable but the downside is that signal reception isn’t great. Not a problem if you live in a metropolitan area with good coverage but not ideal if you live in a more rural area.

Battery life is impressive too. I’ve been using the GD910 for about 48 hours and so far I’ve not had to charge it. That’s despite making quite a few voice and video calls and texting as well as showing it off to my friends and listening to music. Thumbs up for battery life!

The main downside for me is that there is no email support at all. While I would not expect full Exchange email support it would be nice to have simple POP3 email. For me this would make it a more viable handset replacement. If however you are simply interested in voice and text messaging then it’s a better option.

So take a look at the video I have for you below. It’s a bit more than just an unboxing video this time. I’ve taken a tour around the Flash-based user interface and made some comments along the way.

LG LG910 Watchphone specification:

• Dimensions (mm): 61 x 39 x 13.9 mm
• Weight (g): 85
• Screen Si1.43 inches, 176 x 220 pixels (Touchscreen)
• Comes with a Bluetooth headset
• Excellent sunlight legibility
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
• 3G with 7.2Mbps HSDPA and video-calling
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
• 2GB onboard storage
• Video call camera capable of making photos in VGA (640 x 480 pixels) resolution
• Flash UI, optimized for finger usage

Posted by: Matt

Sony Ericsson W205 unboxing video

Recently Sony Ericsson added to their range of Walkman branded handsets with the launch of the entry-level W205. The W205 is a small and light handset with sliding screen that reveals a basic numeric keypad.

The Sony Ericsson W205

While the Sony Ericsson W205 is intended to be entry-level, which becomes apparent when you look at the 1.2" Display and 1.3MP camera, but there are some features that help to elevate its status a little. For example, there’s the build in FM Radio with RDS and the ability to record the FM radio and to capture video. There’s also Mini-opera web browser preinstalled but web browsing on that 128×160 pixel display could be interesting.

If you want to use this handset for music you definitely need to invest in a M2 micro memory card as there’s only 5MB of built in memory and card support is only 2GB.

Have a look at the video below while we finish off the review.

Sony Ericsson W205 specification:

• Network: GSM / GPRS 900/1800
• Display: TFT, 1,8-inch, the resolution of 128×260 pixels, 65 thousand colors
• Camera: 1.3 MP, 2.2-fold digital zoom, video recording
• Memory: built-5Mb, slot for memory cards Memory Stick Micro (M2) up to 2 GB
• Communications: Bluetooth, USB
• Audio: supported formats MP3/AAC, player Walkman, FM-radio with RDS, stereo headset
• Battery life: during a call up to 9 hours, standby up to 425 hours of music listening mode: up to 13.5 hours
• Dimensions: 92x47x16, 4 mm
• Weight: 96 g

Posted by: Matt

Acer Aspire Revo unboxing video

The Acer Aspire Revo is an ultra small form factor PC and is probably among the smallest we’ve seen. Combining the power of the NVidia 9400M Graphics Processor with the lean efficiency of the Intel N230 Processor, the Aspire Revo redefines compact, affordable computing with a package that is big on performance but miniscule in size. Based around nVidia’s ION performance platform, the Revo takes expectation to new levels boasting stutter free 1080p playback, a wealth of connectivity options and a gaming performance that belies it’s small size.

The Acer Aspire Revo

I’m not 100% sure what model Acer have sent me here but the Revo comes in a number of flavours from a 8GB SSD Linux version to a 160GB Windows Vista version. You’ll have to wait for the full review to find out which we have! For now though take a look at the unboxing video below for a quick tour of the Revo.

The AspireRevo is small but powerful, fueled by today’s latest mini processor, complimented by an advanced NVIDIA® ION™graphics chipset and HDMI™ connectivity supporting full 1080P HD for very real-looking imagery. An eSATA port, six USB ports and a memory card reader make transferring your photos and other files as fast and easy as ever.

AspireRevo makes the perfect everyday PC for cruising the Internet, doing daily work, staying connected via instant messaging, and enjoying photos, music, videos and more. Simple quick connection to the internet and home network with AspireRevo’s built-in 802.11b/g WiFi controller.

The Aspire R3600 is a revolution in the design as well. An ultra slim diamond shape design that can be portable and easily attached to the VESA mounting at the rear of an LCD monitor. Moreover the power button peeks over the monitor for easy access and the position is adjustable to fit various monitors. The innovative case layout takes up a lot of space less of a traditional desktop and is ideal for the Living room, bedroom or even the kitchen.

Acer Aspire Revo Specification:

• Acer Aspire Revo Ultra Small Form Factor PC
• Processor : Intel® Atom™ 230 processor 1.66gHz
• Hard Drive : 160GB or 8GB SSD
• Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
• Operating System : Linux or Windows Vista Home Premium
• Chipset : NVIDIA® ION™ chipset
• Graphics : nVidia GeForce 9400 up to 896MB
• System Memory : 1GB or 2GB / 4GB (Max)
• 6 USB 2.0 ports
• Four-in-one card reader
• High definition headphone and microphone jacks
• DC-in jack
• Ethernet port
• D-Sub VGA port
• HDMI port
• eSATA port
• Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet; Gigabit Ethernet
• Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/Draft-N
• Dimensions (WxDxH) 18.0 x 3.0 x 18.0 cm

Posted by: Matt

LG GD900 Crystal unboxing video

This is one handset that we’ve had repeated requests to unbox and review on site and this week I managed to get my hands on the LG GD900 Crystal. I have to say it’s a great looking handset with an impressive touchscreen display and an equally impressive transparent sliding keypad, hence the Crystal name.

The LG GD900 Crystal

We’re in the middle of reviewing the LG Crystal at the moment and hope to have the review online for you in the next few days. Check out the unboxing video below for a more detailed look at the handset. Note that I did stop and start recording as the handset was taking forever to start up!

A world first, innovative concept of transparency infused with a mobile phone, the LG GD900 Crystal. A completely clear keypad, with soft gentle illumination that confirms key presses. Made from a a glass like material and polished silver finish; the LG GD900 Crystal is a striking statement of design.

LG GD900 Crystal Specification:

• Networks: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 /2100 HSDPA 900 /2100
• Dimensions: 105 x 52.5 x 13.5mm   Weight 127 g
• Display: 3 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen 16M colours
• Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
• Device Input: Touchscreen & Transparent Keypad
• Internal Memory: 1.5GB storage (Expandable to 32GB with microSD card slot)
• Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD, 3G HSDPA 7.2Mbps, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, USB v2.0 microUSB
• Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
• Camera: 8MP 3264×2448 pixels
• Video Capture: D1 720×480@30fps QVGA@15fps QVGA time-lapse slow-mo video capture
• Video Playback: DivX/XviD Mpeg4 
• Audio: MP3 AAC AAC+ WMA
• Battery: Li-Ion 1000 mAh
  – Stand by Time: Up to 300 hours on 3G
  – Talk Time: Up to 240 mins 3G
• Misc: TV-out, Picsel Viewer for Word, Excel, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, Handwriting recognition

Posted by: Matt

Asus Eee PC T91 unboxing video

I think that it’s fair to say that Asus played a fairly big role in the success and popularity of the netbook PC over the past few years with the Eee PC 701 selling in such vast quantities that it was hard to get hold of in the early days. Now it seems that all of the manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon with netbook PCs ranging in size from 7" to 10" displays you can more or less take your pick of your favourite manufacturer.

A while ago we had a chance to look at the Gigabyte M912 which I believe was the first of the small form PC’s to have a built in touchscreen and to bridge the netbook/tablet divide.

So it looks like Asus are following rather than leading with their Eee PC T91. This netbook comes well specified with 1.33gHz Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 16GB SSD and 9" touchscreen display. The screen also swivels back on itself so that it may be used as a more conventional tablet style PC.

We’ll spend the next couple of weeks using the Eee PC T91 and will have a full review up on site shortly after. For now have a look at the brief unboxing video below. As you’ll see, the screen is extremely reflective but that’s largely down to how bright it was when I was recording. We’ll have some better screen shots for you with the review.

Asus Eee PC T91 specification:

• Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home
• Display 8.9" LED-backlit / Resistive Touch Panel
• CPU Intel® Atom Z520
• Chipset Intel® US15W
• LAN Onboard 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller
• Wireless Data Networking WLAN: 802.11b/g/n
• Bluetooth V2.1
• Memory 1GB (DDR2)
• Storage 16GB Solid State Drive + 16GB SD Card
• Interface 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor)
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x LAN RJ-45
• 2 x audio jacks: Headphone / Mic-in
• Camera 0.3 M Pixel
• Reader 3-in-1 MMC, SD, SDHC flash card slot
• Audio Hi-definition audio CODEC
• Built-in high quality stereo speakers
• Digital Array Mic
• Battery Life Li-Polymer battery, 5hrs**
• Dimensions 225mm (W) x 164mm (D) x 25.2 ~ 28.4mm (H)
• Weight 0.96kg

Posted by: Matt

Doro PhoneEasy 345gsm

The Doro PhoneEasy 345gsm is quite different to the other phones you are going to find on the market at the moment, it’s not trying to be the smallest or the lightest handset available. It’s not trying to win you with a plethora of features that you wont use. Instead Doro have launched a range of phones that are designed to be easy to use.

Aimed at those that require a simple phone or those that are partially sighted or hard of hearing the PhoneEasy range all have large and clear keys and a clear un-complicated display. The 345gms has a built in torch and is (HAC) hearing aid compatible as well as having Emergency SMS alerts and call list.

As we and our relatives get older, there is greater probability that we experience more and more difficulty in completing everyday tasks, especially where new technology is concerned. The Doro mobile phone combats just such an issue.  Their aim is to make life easier for senior citizens. The Doro devices have been designed with simplicity in mind, featuring big and "trigger friendly" buttons, easy to use features, a sharp display and only the most necessary functions.

The Doro PhoneEasy 345gsm makes dialling and messaging very simple thanks to enlarged buttons and characters, whilst offering plenty of functionality.

With a vibrating ringer and loud audible notifications the Doro 345 is suitable for many occasions.  Soft touch surfaces offer easy handling and Bluetooth wireless technology enables connection to headsets and other devices..The Doro PhoneEasy 345gsm comes with a Bluetooth headset and is also compatible with hearing aids, for added convenience. It also includes a flashlight and entertainment features such as FM Radio and games.

Features of Doro PhoneEasy 345gsm

• Large, clear keypad with separated keys
• Easy to read, colour display
• Bluetooth for wireless headset
• Two-way speakerphone
• Keylock
• Call timer
• FM Radio
• Flashlight

Posted by: Matt