If you are in the market for a SIM free Galaxy S4 you may want to take advantage of the new promotion that Expansys are currently having. The device itself is priced at £549.99 however each shipped order will also include a voucher that can be redeemed to get a free personalised case from SKINZ worth £24.99. Sounds a sweet deal if you ask me.
They have the Samsung Galaxy S4 available in both black and white – which will suit you?
Head on over to Expansys to snap up this offer before stock runs out.
Posted by: James
Samsung Electronics today announced the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, designed to enhance the life experiences of actives users who want to stay connected even when they’re out exploring the most rugged mountain trails or the roughest rivers.
Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland said: “The Galaxy S4 Active offers all the great features of the original Galaxy S4, but with added innovative protective design elements to suit our most active customers. Built for an outdoors lifestyle, the Galaxy S4 Active is a life companion for all environments.”
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If you are in the market for a new SIM free Android device you may well want to consider the HTC One X+. Expansys have knocked £50 of the price meaning you can pick one up for just £349.99.
What you get for your money:
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Increased performance, longer battery life and expanded internal storage
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1.7 GHz quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 AP37 processor
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64GB of internal storage
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2100 mAh battery, giving you up to 50% (6 hours) more talk time
Sounds like a bargain to me. Head on over to Expansys for more info.
Posted by: James
Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia M featuring Sony’s innovative one-touch functions for effortless connectivity, and signature premium design.
Xperia M is designed to bring Sony experiences to a new market and price point; NFC connectivity for one-touch functions, stunning design and a range of technologies including: a high quality screen for sharp viewing; smart camera functionality for impressive pictures and videos; Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life; and Sony’s signature media apps for enjoying photos, music, movies and games on the go, integrating Sony Entertainment Network services directly in the apps.
“Consumers looking for their first steps into the world of Xperia smartphones, would be well-advised to look at Xperia M or Xperia Mdual,” said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “Both models benefit from Sony’s proven innovation and engineering expertise, and are perfect for those who want the premium technology and experiences often only associated with high-end models.”
We have an exciting list of new devices Asus today. Computex 2013 kicked off this morning and Asus came to the party intending to make an impact. Lets get right to it, the first here is the new MeMo Pad FHD 10. This one Asus decided to outfit this one with an Intel processor. Here’s the rest of the specs:
- 10-inch full HD resolution display
- Intel’s dual-core 1.6GHz ATOM chipset from the Clover Trail+ family
- 2GB of RAM
- Android 4.2 to start
- Available in both 16GB and 32GB configurations
- Also will come in either black or white
- WiFi N, Bluetooth 3.0, and GPS
- 5 megapixel camera on the rear
- 1.2 megapixel camera on the front
- Stereo speakers and more
The second Asus announcement today is the MeMo Pad HD 7. With this one Asus is taking things to a whole new competitive level with pricing. The device has decent specs and a killer price of just $129.99. There are some rumours floating that Asus designed this to replace the Nexus 7 in their line-up, but we will wait to see more info before passing judgement on that. Here’s a breakdown of specs:
- 7-inch 1,280 x 800 screen
- 5-megapixel and 1.2-megapixel cameras
- SonicMaster audio
- ARM Cortex A7 quad-core CPU
- A microSD slot and a micro-USB socket
- Android 4.0
- 8GB version for $129 & 16GB version for $149
Next there is a hybrid, the Asus Transformer Book Trio and it is basically a notebook/tablet device that runs both Android and Windows 8. This baby doesn’t skimp on power either. Here’s a spec breakdown,
- Intel’s Core i7 chipset inside the notebook for the Windows side of things
- A 2GHz Intel ATOM-based Z2580 chipset for the Android tablet part
- 11.6 inch 1080p display
- 64GB of flash storage in the tablet portion
- 1TB hard drive inside the dock/notebook
- The dock/notebook includes its own bigger battery separate from the one in the tablet
Next, who’s up for a new Transformer Pad Infinity? The new version of the device will likely be the most powerful new Android tablet to hit the market later this year. It will be coming with a 1.9GHz Tegra 4 quad-core chipset. It will also come sporting a phenomenal 10.1-inch "Retina Level Display." Here’s the full spec breakdown:
- 10.1-inch 2,560 x 1,600 display
- NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 4 chipset clocked at 1.9GHz
- 2GB of RAM
- 5 megapixel rear camera
- 1.2 megapixel front camera
- 32Gb of internal storage
- Bluetooth 3.0
- USB 3.0, an SD card slot (probably part of the dock)
- HDMI-out with support for 4K video
Asus is also launching the 6-inch FonePad Note. Here’s a full breakdown,
- 6-inch 1080p resolution
- Android 4.x
- Stylus Included
- Radios for data and voice
- Intel’s 1.6GHz Z2560 Clover Trail+ processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 8 megapixel camera
- Two-Front facing stereo speakers
As you can see, this device will be a huge competitor in the phablet market (and we mean that literally and figuratively). Again Asus didn’t share specifics on dates or prices for this one, but we will let you know after more details emerge.
Posted by: Gareth
Last week, in part one of my comparison between the HTC One and the Galaxy S4, I looked at the camera on both devices and published a selection of photos for you to make your own judgement with. Thanks to all that provided feedback.
This week I decided to concentrate on the screens of both devices in an attempt to decide which was best. Once again, the results of this were not as totally clear cut as I had initially expected, but I’ll discuss that as I go.
So lets start with the numbers.
The HTC One has a 4.7″ 1080×1920 (full HD) screen giving a 469 ppi pixel density. The technology used here is Super LCD3 and is, naturally, capacitive touchscreen. Covering the display, Gorilla Glass 2 aims to prevent scratches and knocks.
The Samsung has the same 1080×1920 resolution but is a slightly larger 5.0″ screen for a slightly lower 441 ppi pixel density. Instead of LCD, here you’ll find a Super AMOLED display this time covered with Gorilla Glass 3. I’m unsure as to the difference between the Gorilla Glass types but one assumes the 3 is better than 2.
If you are looking for a back up plan for keeping your mobile battery topped up then the ChargeGenie will be right up your street. Although only 1400mAh in capacity that’s more than enough to get most folk through a day. The ChargeGenie has one super cool feature and that’s that on one side of it houses two sticky gel pads meaning the device can stick to the back of any smartphone and charging is then done via the MicroUSB port. No residue is left on the phone at all.
The ChargeGenie is clearly going to add some bulk to your smartphone but it isn’t too big that it stops you from using your device as normal. I’ve used it both with the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 and typing with the Genie on the back has not hindered me at all.
The ChargeGenie gets the thumbs up from me and I will continue to carry it with me when out of the house for extended periods of time. With it’s sticky gel pads it’s the perfect back up plan as far as I’m concerned.
You can catch the unboxing and demo video below:
Looking for a Windows Phone? You may want to take advantage of the massive price drop Expansys are currently offering on the Samsung ATIV S. You can pick it up SIM free for just £244.99 – down from £499.99!
Features you’ll love:
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HD Super AMOLED 4.8 inch display
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Windows 8 – fresh new operating system with live tiles
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8MP Camera with LED flash – 1.9MP snapper on the front
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16GB Storage – microSD (up to 32GB)
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Large 2300 mAh battery
Head on over to Expansys and grab yourself a bargain.
Posted by: James
The Ultrafast ready Sony Xperia SP is available for £26 a month with no upfront cost on the Ultimate Internet 500 plan and for £29 a month with no upfront cost on The One Plan. Both plans come with no surprise out-of-bundle data charges and all-you-can-eat data.
The device is also available on Pay As You Go for £349.99 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.
With a stunning premium design including a high-quality HD 4.6 inch screen the XperiaT SP offers the ultimate viewing experience. Perfect for scrolling through pictures, browsing the web or watching YouTube clips on Three’s new Ultrafast network. The colour changing notification bar can also be personalised to show when a call or text is received or even set to pulse to the beat of music – a must have to avoid missed calls and messages. Continue Reading »
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