Gareth is joined by Dan and James for their opinions on the new revelations from Blackberry. EE gets another blasting, Microsoft’s tablet surprises all as a hit and Gareth plays with some NFC tags (and James won’t let him explain what they are.)
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Microsoft released their Surface Pro 128GB and 64GB and made them available through their online store in the USA. However, within just a few hours the flagship tablet device is already out of stock.
The 128GB version, which costs $999 and does not come with a Touch or Type cover, had sold out before 6:00am PST Saturday morning, according to Microsoft-focused news website WinBeta.
Looking at the Microsoft store again this morning it seems that the 64GB version is now back in stock, presumably someone at MS found another couple of boxes down the back of the sofa.
Call me cynical but isn’t it entirely likely that MS simply chose not to list all of their 128GB inventory purely to create the media attention to selling out which we are now fuelling? Hmm.
One thing that really bothers me about these Surface products is this line regarding the storage in the 64GB model: “64 GB (approximately 29 GB available for user content)” – less than half of the memory is available?!
Posted by: Matt
Via their online support forum, Vodafone have warned customers with iPhone 4S models not to update to iOS version 6.1. Apparently iOS 6.1 is causing issues with 3G and can also impact the device connecting to the network.
I’ve a number of colleagues that started to report issues with the iPhone’s shortly after the update and, guess what, we too use the Vodafone network.
Furthermore, they are all reporting that the battery life following the update has been dramatically shortened, but this could be part of the issues with the phone struggling to connect to the network.
The statement from Vodafone can be seen below:
Hi everyone,
We’re aware of an issue caused by Apple iPhone 4s handsets that have been upgraded to iOS 6.1 which impacts performance on 3G.
Some customers may occasionally experience difficulty in connecting to the network to make or receive calls or texts or to connect to the Internet. Apple is working on a solution to their software issue. These connection problems are intermittent.
While Apple’s investigations continue, we would recommend that anyone who has not yet installed iOS 6.1 on their iPhone 4s should delay doing so until Apple has confirmed that their problem has been fixed.
Posted by: Matt
Enjoy the ultimate mobile internet experience with the Samsung Galaxy S III Ultrafast on our Ultrafast network. Now available online at www.three.co.uk and in all Three stores from the 12th February.
Inspired by nature and designed for humans, this beautifully crafted phone has a large 4.8-inch, HD Super AMOLED display which fits more of the content people love on one screen.
It comes in Marble White and Pebble Blue, is loaded with smart features and even knows when you’re looking at it so the screen doesn’t turn off. By vibrating, the Galaxy S III Ultrafast lets you know when you have missed a message or call, and you can call your friends by simply moving the phone towards your ear. A simple voice command is enough to wake the phone from the lock screen.
Boasting a quad-core processor, it comes with a large battery capacity to match so there’s less worry about the device unexpectedly powering down while enjoying HD clips on your commute home. The intuitive smartphone also includes an 8 megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash as well as a 1.9 megapixel front camera for video calls with friends and family.
Sylvia Chind, Head of Devices at Three said, “Following the phenomenal success of the Samsung Galaxy S III last year, we’re pleased to now offer the Ultrafast ready Galaxy S III. Built with the technology to work on our advanced network* you’ll be able to enjoy the ultimate mobile internet experience on Three.
The Samsung Galaxy S III Ultrafast is available for £34 a month with an upfront cost of £29 on the Ultimate Internet 500 plan and for £36 a month with an upfront cost of £29 on The One Plan – both with a guarantee of no surprise out-of-bundle data charges and All-You-Can-Eat data – giving you the latest technology with no price premium.
The device is also available on Pay As You Go for £449.99 plus a top up. All in One 15 costs £15 and gives 30-day access to all-you-can-eat data along with 300 any-network minutes and 3,000 texts. Or All in One 25 costs £25 and offers 500 minutes, 3,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data for a 30-day period.
Been waiting to buy the Motorola RAZR i in white SIM free? You can now as Expansys have received stock and are waiting to ship you one. In addition you could also win a Virgin Day Experience which sounds pretty neat.
4.3 inches of gorgeous edge-to-edge, AMOLED HD screen means you can be absorbed into your media like never before on the Motorola Razr I. Constructed from high quality materials, it’s as amazing to hold as it is to look at. It has an air-craft grade aluminium frame, tough Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the display from knocks and a splash-proof layering. It’s very light (126g) and the 8.9mm thickness justifies the Razr name.
Intel power growls underneath the striking exterior. Despite it being a single core processor Intel has managed to defy possibilities by squeezing dual core power from its 2GHz chip. This breezes through the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system – Jelly Bean available in due course. In terms of connectivity and memory, the Razr I has 8GB of memory built in, this can be expanded though thanks to the 32GB memory card slot. NFC is built in too.
2013 has not only brought a whole host of new gadgets, including the super slim ultrabook and the wide range of new tablets, but it has also brought with it massive savings with some retailers offering great deals with up to 50% off!
Amazon for example have made reductions all in nearly every category, especially their technology department. They have a wide selection of Laptops from just £200 and from January Amazon have had top spec tablet PCs for under £200! Why not protect your new PC with Norton 360 v6 as well! Its only £24.99 when you spend £30 or more using this voucher code – http://www.mydeals.com/uk/amazon/voucher-code/norton-360-v6-for-24-99-when-you-spend-30-or-more-at-amazon-850534/464206
John Lewis also have some great deals at the moment. Why not visit their Electricals department if it’s the slim, sleek ultrabook that you’re seeking. The offer a 2-year guarantee and if that’s not enough they have their acclaimed price match that is second to none.
If it’s a new TV that you’re after, don’t think we’re too far into the New Year to get a good price because you’re wrong. Believe it or not Tesco have some great discounts on a wide range of entertainment, including TV’s of 42 inch and more, so it may be worthwhile to drop by at Tesco as you never know what you might find.
Posted by: Matt
EE are going to enable 4G LTE connectivity in in Aldershot, Ashford, Basildon, Basingstoke, Blackpool, Bracknell, Camberley, Colchester, Crawley, Farnborough, Guildford, Horsham, Huddersfield, Leatherhead, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oldham, Oxford, Redhill, Reigate, Sevenoaks, Stevenage, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Warrington, Wigan and Woking. EE is aiming for 98% of the UK population to be covered by the end of 2014
EE, the UK’s most advanced digital communications company, today announced that 4G will be switched on in a further 27 towns across the country by June 2013, expanding superfast coverage to more than 65 UK towns and cities in total.
The 4G rollout, which offers customers speeds up to five times faster than 3G, is proving a huge success with UK businesses, including Addison Lee, Foxtons, Gatwick Airport, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Kier, Microsoft, Morrisons, Sony Music, TNT Post and Urban Outfitters, who are already reaping the benefits of increased efficiencies and productivity both in and out of the office.
Olaf Swantee, Chief Executive Officer, EE, said:
“Our business customers want a 4G network that covers the markets in which they operate, and that is exactly what we are building for them – and at a phenomenal rate. We’re set to cover more than half of the UK population by Summer, staying ahead of the schedule that we set for ourselves at launch, and continuing to demonstrate the amazing value of 4G mobile to many organisations with different challenges and different needs.”
Between April and June, 4G will be launched in Aldershot, Ashford, Basildon, Basingstoke, Blackpool, Bracknell, Camberley, Colchester, Crawley, Farnborough, Guildford, Horsham, Huddersfield, Leatherhead, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oldham, Oxford, Redhill, Reigate, Sevenoaks, Stevenage, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Warrington, Wigan and Woking.
The EE 4G network currently covers 45% of the UK population, and is forecast to increase to more than 55% by summer, as the network grows to cover more than 65 towns and cities as well as much of the suburban and rural areas that surround them. At the end of January, nine new 4G towns were switched on, and this week 4G coverage from EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, landed in Newbury – the 28th live 4G town.
Yesterday I mentioned about an iPhone 4/4s battery case but today Mophie got in touch with me to tell us about their new Helium battery case for the iPhone 5, the first certified case to hit the market for the new iPhone.
Looking at the specs this is way more than your average extended battery pack. It’s got a gorgeous, slim design with microUSB charging connector and LED’s on the rear to indicate the charge level.
Ultra-thin, 1500mAh protective battery case made for iPhone 5. 13% thinner than any of our previous iPhone juice packs. You may not feel the difference between this and regular cases, but your battery will.
ZTE has launched the ZTE Blade III 4-inch smartphone in the UK. The latest addition to the Blade family, the ZTE Blade III features a larger screen, memory capacity of 2.5GB which can be further expanded with a 32 GB memory card and Android 4.0.
The expanded storage memory of the Blade III offers extra space for music, apps, pictures and games while the 4-inch WVGA touch screen and upgraded operating system provide a sharp multimedia experience. The Blade III can be purchased in store or online from Virgin Media from today for £79.99 PAYG or from £13 a month.
Fed up with running out of battery power on you iPhone 4/4s? Here’s a bargain that you should check out. eXpansys have a 1500 mAh battery case for the iPhone 4/4s for just £3.99! These packs effectively double the battery life of your iPhone and also help to protect it.
Check it out: http://www.expansys.com/portable-iphone-4-battery-case-1500-mah-205908/
Extra Power:
The high capacity 1500 mAh doubles your iPhone 4’s run time, letting you talk, play and game for longer. Simply press the power on on the case when your iPhone is running low and the iPhone 4 Battery case will charge your phone.
Protection:
Made from touch shell, with a soft rubberised coating means your iPhone is kept safe. Dedicated cutaways allow full access to your iPhone, with dedicates speaker and microphone grills, protection without compromise.
On Tap:
The status LED on the back of the iPhone 4 Battery Case lets you know instantly how much power is remaining, you choose to charge as much or as little as you like. The universal microUSB connector lets your charge your iPhone and Battery Case from any standard microUSB charger.
Posted by: Matt
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