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Acer beTouch E101 unboxing video

Acer have launched a number of new handsets recently from the Android powered Acer Liquid that we reviewed recently to several Windows Mobile 6.5 handsets including the Acer beTouch E101 that we are looking at here.

The Acer beTouch E101

The beTouch range includes several handsets, the E101 being the entry level followed by the E100 and then the S200. The E101 and E100 are virtually the same handset but the E100 has 3G where the E101 does not.

The Acer beTouch E101 is very much an entry level device and is probably the best value for money Windows Mobile 6.5 handset on the market. You can pick one up for £150 (+VAT) from Clove Technology. While the E101 is undoubtedly an budget handset don’t be fooled in to thinking it’s overly basic. It has a generous 3.2″ display, a decent amount of RAM/ROM and still manages to squeeze in GPS and Google Maps!

The Acer E101 and the E100 are available in both Black and White, the E100 offering 3G connectivity on top of the specification of the E101.

We’ll be reviewing the E100 over the next week or so and will have the review live as soon as it’s complete. Take a look at the unboxing video below where I’ll take you on a tour of the hardware and briefly dip in to the OS/UI.

Acer E101 specification:

• Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.5
• Processor – Qualcomm 7225 528MHz
• Memory – RAM – 256MB / ROM – 512MB
• Display – 3.2 inch WQGA resolution
• Network – Quad-band GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Connectivity – Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
• miniUSB
• GPS supports A-GPS
• Expansion Slot – MicroSD card
• Camera – 2 Megapixels
• Device Control – 5-way Navi Key + Scroll Wheel
• Talk Time – 5 Hours (manufactures approximation)  
• Standby Time – 400 Hours (manufactures approximation)  
• Battery – Rechargeable Lithium-ion 1140 mAh
• Dimensions – 113 x 56 x 12.8 mm
• Weight – 118 grams with battery
• Includes Google Maps

Posted by: Matt

Three MiFi unboxing video

We’ve spoken about the Three MiFi ‘dongle’ a few times in the past on T&M and we had even had a discussion about it on the Mobiletech Addicts podcast a few weeks ago.

The Three MiFi

I say it’s a dongle but perhaps this little device doesn’t quite fit that criteria. Essentially the MiFi, made by Huawei, is a small battery operated unit that takes a Three SIM card. The unit connects to Three’s 3G data network and then shares that connection over WiFi so it’s simply a case of connecting any WiFi capable device to it. The unit itself has a preconfigured WEP key that can be altered later so it keeps you connection secure but you can also connect up to 4 devices simultaneously. It’s basically a wireless 3G router.

An excellent bit of kit and we’re writing up a review for you as we speak. I thought I’d just do a quick video for you so that you can see what it looks like and what’s included so please check out the brief unboxing below.

MiFi Specification:

• Download speeds of up to 3.6MBPS
• Battery, Li 1500mAh with up to 5 hours connection time
• Charger (Std. 3-pin UK)
• USB cable (mini plug/standard plug)
• No internal memory
• Memory card supported, microSD 32GB
• Dimensions: 86 x 46.5 x 10.5mm
• Weight: 90g

Posted by: Matt

Nexus One Multitouch video

Since its launch almost two weeks ago there has been lots of discussion about the Nexus One and whether or not it supports multitouch. There seems to be some confusion about multitouch, it’s believed that Google/HTC did not implement multitouch on the Nexus One out-of-the-box due to some kind of patent related legal wrangle with Apple. Not sure if that’s true or not but sure sounds plausible.

The Google Nexus One

As most will know, the Android OS itself certainly supports multitouch and we we’re pretty confident that the Nexus One hardware supported it. Rumour had it that multitouch support had been removed from the US version of the Nexus One, the version that’s shipping now, all together and that we would have to wait until a UK or European version was launched, possibly by a carrier, to see multitouch added.

However, I can confirm that the Nexus One hardware and Android OS on the Nexus One definitely supports multitouch! As you can see from my little video demo below it’s simply that the apps pre-installed on the Nexus One are not multitouch capable, so the pre-installed maps and web browser for example do not support it. BUT, if you want a multitouch web browser there is an option, check out the video below:

So if you are looking for a multitouch web browser you can grab the Dolphin Browser from Android Market, it’s even a free app and not a bad little browser either and not only offers pinch to zoom but also allows you to configure some of your own gesture based swipes.

The Dolphin Browser

Now the hope is that we’ll be able to get our hands on a multitouch enabled version of Google Maps that we can install on the Nexus One and hopefully an image browser too.

Thanks to my mate Paul from MoDaCo for letting me know.

Don’t forget to also check out my extended Nexus One unboxing and demo video. It’s a pretty long one so grab a cup of coffee before you start! 🙂

Posted by: Matt

BlackBerry 9520 Storm2 Demonstration Video

Last week we brought you the unboxing video of the BlackBerry 9520 Storm2. Now I have completed the review I thought I would give you a short video demonstration just before the review goes live.

Being a touch screen BlackBerry I thought it was important to give you a brief insight into its features on video and if you are interested in getting the Storm2 this may help make up your mind.

The Blackberry Storm2

If you have any questions regarding the BlackBerry Storm2 please head over to our forums and submit your questions there.

Here is a quick reminder of the BlackBerry 9520 Storm2 Specification:

• 2G Network : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network: HSDPA 2100
• Dimensions: 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm
• Weight: 160 g
• Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors
• Size: 360 x 480 pixels, 3.25 inches
• Memory: Internal 2 GB
• Card slot: microSD (TransFlash) up to 16GB
• GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
• EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps
• 3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP
• USB: microUSB v2.0
• Camera : Primary 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, IM
• GPS: with A-GPS support
• Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• MP3/WMA/AAC+ player
• MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh
• Stand-by: Up to 305 h (2G) / Up to 280 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)

Posted by: James

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Google Nexus One unboxing video

An exciting arrival here in the office yesterday, no not a new brother or sister for Chloe, but the Nexus One that I ordered from Google arrived already. I only ordered it on Monday and it arrived via DHL on Friday. Excellent service!

The Google Nexus One

Although the Nexus arrived here yesterday I didn’t unbox until this morning so I’ve only been using it for a few hours but so far I really do love it and it’s certainly the best Android device I’ve used to date. It’s responsive and has a great screen and in my opinion is really well made.

I’ll be doing a full review over the next week or so and will give the Nexus a thorough test. I’ll also try it with my T-Mobile SIM card!

So here is my unboxing video which is pretty long. I’ll take you on a tour of the handset and show you a few things in the OS. There may be another video showing some of the other features soon too!

Let me know if you have any questions about the Nexus One and I’ll try to answer them over on the Nexus One forum thread!

Google Nexus One Specification:

• Height: 119mm
• Width: 59.8mm
• Depth: 11.5mm
• Weight: 130 grams w/battery
• 3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixels
• 5 megapixels camera
• Autofocus from 6cm to infinity
• 2X digital zoom
• LED flash
• User can include location of photos from phone’s AGPS receiver
• Video captured at 720×480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher, depending on lighting conditions
• UMTS Band 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900)
• HSDPA 7.2Mbps
• HSUPA 2Mbps
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• A2DP stereo Bluetooth
• Removable 1400 mAH battery
• Talk time: Up to 10 hours on 2G / Up to 7 hours on 3G
• Standby time: Up to 290 hours on 2G / Up to 250 hours on 3G
• Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G / Up to 6.5 hours on Wi-Fi
• Video playback: Up to 7 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 20 hours
• Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz
• Android Mobile Technology Platform 2.1 (Eclair)
• 512MB Flash
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB Micro SD Card (Expandable to 32 GB)
• Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) receiver
• Cell tower and Wi-Fi positioning
• Digital compass
• Accelerometer

Posted by: Matt

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Blackberry Storm2 unboxing video

The original BlackBerry 9500 Storm was not the biggest seller for RIM and it got a fair bit of critism for its touch screen, so RIM have rectified the issues with the Storm and produced the Storm2.

The Blackberry 9520 Storm2

The Storm2 looks more or less the same as the original version. Its weight and metal battery cover give it a sturdy and robust feel and its 3.2 inch screen appears to be impressive to the eye.

But the question is, is it any good as a BlackBerry. BlackBerry users are normally hard core messengers and it will be interesting to see if the new and improved version can give BlackBerry users what they need from a messaging device. James, who’s a recent Blackberry convert, is putting the Storm2 to good use and will have a full review of the device for us soon. For now we’ll leave you with a brief unboxing video on tour of the handset.

BlackBerry 9520 Storm2 Specification:

• 2G Network : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network: HSDPA 2100
• Dimensions: 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm
• Weight: 160 g
• Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors
• Size: 360 x 480 pixels, 3.25 inches
• Memory: Internal 2 GB
• Card slot: microSD (TransFlash) up to 16GB
• GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
• EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps
• 3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP
• USB: microUSB v2.0
• Camera : Primary 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, IM
• GPS: with A-GPS support
• Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• MP3/WMA/AAC+ player
• MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
• Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh
• Stand-by: Up to 305 h (2G) / Up to 280 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)

Posted by: Matt