Here I have another unboxing for you and this time it is of another Nokia X3 but this one is aptly named the Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type, I say aptly simply because it has both a touch screen interface as well as an alphanumerical keypad go boot so you get the best of both worlds with this device.
Nokia do seem to like their reiteration of names for their handsets because it was only in february this year that they released their first X3 which was an XpressMusic phone, now what’s special about this device is that it is Nokia’s first ever Touch and Type phone with an alphanumerical keypad as opposed to the QWERTY on such devices as the new C6, but what is also very interesting about the X3-02 is the fact it’s Nokia’s first touch screen phone to have Symbian Series 40 which suggests that they strongly believe that this device will do well in the market.
The handset has a relatively small touch screen display at 2.4" and it’s also resistive so we shall have to see if it is good enough to waistband the pressure from other devices in the market at the moment.
As usual the full review will be online in the next couple of weeks hut for now take a look at the below unboxing video and enjoy.
The Archos 101 is a much anticipated Android tablet. Whilst Samsung occupy the high end of the market with the £500 Galaxy Tab and an endless slew of cheap and nasty tablets invade from every other company looking to make a buck Archos focuses on a mid-range that is going to appeal to the majority.
The 101 is named as such due to it’s huge WXVGA 10.1″ LCD screen. the device boast quite an eye catching spec list including a front facing webcam, Android 2.2 Froyo (not implemented yet), 1ghz processor, 3D openGL, 8 or 16gb on-board storage, video and audio codecs for pretty much everything and a handy kickstand.
Have a look at the extended unboxing below and keep your eye peeled for further video demos in the future. I shall be leaving the review until 2.2 Froyo arrives in the next couple of weeks.
The Parrot MINIKIT Smart is a Bluetooth hands-free kit with a docking bay designed for all Smartphones, whatever their size (from 56mm to 70mm width).
The connection via Bluetooth between the two peripherals allows the MINIKIT Smart to simultaneously manage hands-free conversation and the navigation applications available on Smartphones. Calls and GPS guidance will go through the 2W speaker integrated in the MINIKIT Smart.
Depending on the capability of each Smartphone, the MINIKIT Smart could pause the GPS functions, and restart them once the conversation ends.
MINIKIT Smart is compatible with all navigation software available (free or paid) and all operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Symbian, Bada.
Further, to always be reachable without losing your way, even for long trips, the MINIKIT Smart can recharge the Smartphone thanks to one of the USB cables included in the box. (Micro USB, Mini USB, Apple).
I was lucky enough to be given the new BlackBerry Bold by RIM today for review. The new 9780’s hardware is not that different to its predecessor, the 9700, but we do get a few improvements.
First off is the camera, now a 5 megapixel. Next we get a memory upgrade to 512mb. And best off all the Bold 9780 comes with BlackBerry 6. This is the first non touch screen BlackBerry to launch here in the UK with the new OS.
What I can say is that although the 9780 is not revolutionary, it is a breath of fresh air and I am so looking forward to using it for the next week or two.
Check out the unboxing video below and keep your eyes peeled for a further demo video over the next few days. Oh, and not forgetting the full review which will be with us soon.
This week James and Gareth take on the latest mobile news. Matt and Andy are AWOL and if found please exterminate immediately. James has reviewed the Desire HD and he’s playing with the Bold 9780. Gareth is trying to get his teeth around a massive Android tablet and fathom is Sony is taking the PSP in the right direction.
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John Caudwell, Former Phones 4U boss, was left injured after masked robbers broke into his home and stole cash and jewellery. Caudwell received head injuries after Staffordshire home raided by masked robbers. On Monday (Nov 1) evening Caudwell, his partner Claire Johnson and a female member of staff were inside his Broughton Hall home when a number of men burst into the property, stealing cash and jewellery before escaping across neighbouring fields.
Caudwell was hit on the forehead with an iron bar during the robbery, according to Staffordshire Police, and sustained a one-inch gash. He also sustained some bruising to his arm.
If caught the police may sentence the men to a sentence to a contact of between 24 – 36 months on 3.
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The HTC Desire HD is possibly the biggest and best Android Smartphone we have seen to date here in the UK. Some will say that the Samsung Galaxy is better. The Galaxy may have a nicer screen but the difference in build quality between the two devices is like chalk and cheese. The desire HD oozes solidness unlike its rival.
With an 4.3 inch screen the Desire HD is the natural progression on from the HD2 which ran Windows Mobile. We also have the HTC HD7 out now running Windows Phone 7 but with its lack of customisation I think the Desire HD could be number one.
As we have been swamped by Android devices in the last 18 months I will try to focus on the unique and best features of the Desire HD. Frankly, doing the same screen shots on every new Android phone is getting on my nerves. However we are about to endeavor exactly the same issue with WP7. I need a holiday!
Best Buy, the consumer electronic giant in the US, are following up their successful UK store launches with the opening of their online store. Currently, they have opened six jumbo stores, including a few that have opened within the last few weeks. For 2011, Best Buy are planning to open a further five stores across the UK if all goes well. In fact, they are planning to have a total of 80 (yes, eighty!) megastores over the next five years, and hopefully give DSGi and the like a well needed kick up the backside and start being more competitive.
Judging by their brick and mortar store openings, we can probably expect the new site to be littered with crazy deals and offerings so be sure to check it out!
Posted by: Vince
At last Vodafone have caught up with the other UK networks and you can now get a BlackBerry from them on PAYG.
They currently have six devices to choose from and are amazingly are offering the BlackBerry Services for free until June 2011. Yes, you did read that right, free!
After that time the BIS will cost £5 which is on par with the other carriers.
You can see more information and the handsets available after the break.
We all new that Android tablets would eventually become ubiqutous and much cheaper but we didn’t expect both, in one hit and quite so soon. It seems that well known UK technology retailer er, Asda are now selling a 7″ Android based tablet for an eye-catching £97, the kind of price where it’s going to be an impulse buy. So is it worth it? Well.maybe not.
The tablet in question is made by Elonex, one-time UK PC manufacturer and sponsor of Football bad-boys Wimbledon FC, now tech name for licence. It’s known as the e-touch tablet and it comes with a resistive touchscreen, Android 1.6, 128mb RAM, 2GB Flash Memory, wireless B/G, MicroSD, and frankly not much else to get excited over. The resistive screen and the low version of Android (with no promise of upgrade) doesn’t bode that well, plus without GPS/compass/3G radio it won’t come with access to the Android Market, limiting apps significantly initially. It’s also for sale at that other home of technology, Toys R Us along with its 10″ brother (which apparently will have Android 2.1), and we’re going to see more from the likes of DSG retail and er, Next.
Source: Asda
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