Yesterday my new 3rd generation iPad (aka iPad 3) turned up via UPS. Of course the first thing I did with my new iPad is record an unboxing video for you all to look at!
In the video below you can see a quick tour around the hardware, a look at the smart covers and a quick look at the new retina display.
I have to say that the new retina display is absolutely awesome! Everything is so much clearer, fonts are sharper and the colour gamut seems to be wider. I am surprised though that, despite twice the resolution of the iPad 2 (2048 x 1536 pixels) everything is drawn on screen at the same size so rather than visit a web page and get twice the amount on the screen you see the same page and layout, just smoother!
Check out the video below:
Following the global announcement in the New Year, Samsung has today revealed that the Galaxy Ace Plus, an enhanced and higher-specced version of the Galaxy Ace, will be available in the UK from this Saturday 17th March.
Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division said: “We’ve had a positive response to the Galaxy Ace Plus since announcing it earlier this year and are looking forward to offering fans of the much loved Galaxy Ace an alternative device. As with all smartphones in our Galaxy range, the Galaxy Ace Plus is stylishly designed and packed full of features making it a great mid-range phone for our customers.”
Thanks to its impressive 1GHz processor, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps connectivity and WiFi 802.11 functionality, the Galaxy Ace Plus allows quick and easy web browsing, downloading of content and streaming of videos. Owners of the device benefit from up to 2GB of storage for multimedia content and 1GB of direct storage for applications – more than any mid-range smartphone currently available. Continue Reading »
Unless you have been living in a cave you cant fail to have noticed that the New iPad does indeed go on sale today. Those that pre-ordered for delivery should start receiving theirs anytime now while those queuing outside Apple stores world-wide will have a few more hours to wait.
So any of you guys out there waiting for yours? Thoughts?
Tracy and I are expecting a nice UPS delivery (subject to them being bothered to show up) later today and I shall, of course, have a unboxing video for you all to enjoy as soon as I get it.
Posted by: Matt
With PlayBook sales on the up since the updated software was released you may well want to consider protecting your device (unlike me who managed to chip a corner out of mine!)
MyTrendyPhone.co.uk kindly sent us the PDair leather case for the BlackBerry PlayBook to have a look at. As well as looking and feeling good this product also has a kick stand which is perfect for setting your PlayBook on a flat surface to watch videos etc.
MyTrendyPhone.co.uk also have a wide range of mobile accessories, iPad cases and BlackBerry cases so why not head on over and see what they have to offer?
You can see the unboxing video below:
With the new iPad going on sale today Vodafone have announced their pricing to contend with Three and Orange.
The new iPad is available from £199 on a 24-month agreement for £27 per month including a 2GB UK data allowance with 1GB of BT Openzone included.
Alternatively, a 30 day SIM only plan is available with usage alerts to your iPad for £15.00 per month offering a 2GB UK data allowance with 1GB of BT Openzone included.
For further details on Vodafone price plans please visit the Vodafone website – www.vodafone.co.uk/ipad
Vodafone’s network in conjunction with the new iPad offers theoretical speeds of up to 28.8Mbps in major cities and up to 21.1Mbps in major towns and cities giving our customers improved speeds when using the mobile internet on their new iPad.
Posted by: James
It’s a big worry, running out of credit when you need it most. But now Vodafone UK pay as you go customers can stay in touch, even when out of credit, with Vodafone Buzz Back. Buzz Back lets customers send a free text message to friends and family on any network asking to be called back. It’s simple to use. Customers text the number of the person they want to call them to 30303 and a text message will be sent, as if from them, asking for a call back. There is no charge to send or receive the messages, and no pre-registration required.
We’ll let the customer know that their message has been sent and the service can be used twice a day. Customers don’t have to be out of credit to use the service – meaning they can save their top up for other things. And for customers who are looking to apply for a credit card, make sure to visit this website for assistance. Continue Reading »
With the latest season of F1 about to kick off in Melbourne this weekend (16,17,18 March) there some great F1 apps for BlackBerry Smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook to get you geared up and in prime position.
If you fancy racing yourself then don’t forget that Need For Speed: Undercover and Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD are both free to download for the BlackBerry PlayBook.
You can see further details and links to the F1 apps below:
With the demand for sat nav apps on tablets growing, and the new iPad hitting the shops tomorrow, 16th March 2012, CoPilot Live, the leading sat nav app is celebrating with special offers on its iPad and iPhone apps:
· CoPilot Live Premium HD for iPad and iPhone will be £39.99 instead of £47.99
· CoPilot Live Premium UK + Ireland for iPhone will be £19.99 instead of £24.99
The promotion will run from 9am on Friday 16th March 2012 to midnight on Monday 19th March 2012.
David Quin from CoPilot Live says: “With their larger screens, tablets offer a practical and clear platform for navigation, and we are seeing the demand for high-quality navigation apps on such devices continuing to rise. The new iPad is surely set to continue this trend, with its amazing high-res ‘retina’ screen allowing for incredibly sharp HD map displays and even clearer directions.”
Whilst I work away at my review of the new Archos 101 G9 it seems they have preparing a new line of tablets to succeed the G9 range already. The Archos G10 xs series. Showing off a concept demo featuring a keyboard dock, magnetic screen protector with a mouse pad it seems the device(s) will run on something like an OMAP4470 1.8Ghz Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 with SGX544 graphics or even the OMAP5430 which can also run upwards 1.8Ghz or more. Before all specs are announced Archos have already targeted this device at the £250(ish) pricing point.
In addition to their Arnova, budget, range Archos Elements brings Google Certified tablets at as low as £100. A reliable source believes Archos Elements will bring the Rockchip RK30 Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 performance and higher capacitive screen resolutions than Arnova at extremely competitive pricing.
Check out the video after the break: Continue Reading »
Following on from Three announcing the new iPad prices Orange have followed suit, however the data usage per month is considerably less than Three are offering.
Orange will offer iPad with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to its fast 3G and 3.5G network with speeds up to 50 percent faster than previously available.
The third generation iPad is a category defining mobile device that features a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. It also still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad is world-ready, allowing users to connect to fast networks worldwide when they travel.
“New iPad customers will benefit from the widest 3G coverage in the UK and, with our advanced 3.5G roll out, they will also benefit from a really fast network" said Pippa Dunn, consumer chief marketing officer, Everything Everywhere. “As a result, we’re definitely the number one place to go for those wanting the best all round performance on their new iPad”.
Customers can buy the new iPad at all Orange shops, telesales and online beginning Friday, 16 March. For complete details on pricing and availability please visit www.orange.co.uk/newipad .
Posted by: James
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