Videos/Unboxings

HTC One SV Unboxing and hands on video

If you don’t want a phone with a massive display but still want a reasonable amount of screen real estate the HTC One SV may well be the perfect choice. Sporting a 4.3 inch screen the One SV is a nice update from the One S but it isn’t ground breaking. Sure, it is 4G so you can currently use it here in the UK with EE, but apart from that there is nothing amazing about it. That said it may sell well as HTC users have come to love the Sense UI that HTC provide over Android. And while we are on the subject of Android, the One SV only ships with Ice Cream Sandwich which is a bit of a shame. It will get an upgrade to jelly Bean but when that is I don’t know.

The 1.2 GHz processor in the handset is more than enough to provide a speedy user experience and camera wise the One SV should do a pretty decent job. The HTC One SV is never going to outsell the likes of the top of the range Android devices but it should provide a nice upgrade to the average person popping into a high street phone shop.

You can catch the unboxing and hands on video below along with the full specs.

Samsung ATIV S Unboxing Video

The last of the ‘first’ batch of Windows Phone 8 has finally arrived. The Samsung ATIV S was delayed several times, but was it too late once the likes of Nokia and HTC had already released a couple of new Windows Phones each?

The ATIV S is a big phone, with a 4.8 inch screen, but due to its thickness and weight it doesn’t feel huge which impressed me. Its Super AMOLED touchscreen is quite beautiful and protected by Gorilla Glass you can at least hope a drop won’t damage the display.

Under the hood is a 1.5GHz dual-core processor which is more than enough to ensure the ATIV S is nippy. With the improvements in WP8, over WP7, the Samsung ATIV S looks to be a nice alternative to the other Windows devices on the market. Its build quality doesn’t feel as good, but as the Android market has proven – that doesn’t really mean anything.

You can catch the unboxing and hands on video below, along with the full specs of the ATIV S.

Samsung Galaxy Camera Unboxing Video

Prior to the Samsung Galaxy Camera arriving with me I wasn’t particularly excited by it. Not because it wouldn’t be a great camera but I just couldn’t see the point of it running Android. After using it for a few hours I soon changed my mind. It won’t be for everyone, but there certainly are some benefits to having data access from within the camera.

Below you can see a quick unboxing and we will follow up with a review in the next few weeks. I wonder if I will continue to love the Galaxy Camera or not. Or is it worthy of its price tag which is £420 including VAT?

Thanks to Clove for the review unit.

Hands on with the Peli U100 Urban Elite Laptop Backpack

This isn’t the normal type of product that turns up with us for review but when it was offered I jumped at the chance as it looked so awesome.

The Peli U100 Urban Elite Laptop Backpack is not a cheap option but if you are in the market for a premium product then this thing will knock your socks off. As well as having numerous pockets and compartments, which are all waterproof and dustproof there is also a built in rigid case in the center of the backpack for your laptop which is not only watertight but also crushproof! The case compartment will store up to a 15 inch laptop or a 17 inch MacBook.

The Peli U100 wont be for everyone but if you commute regularly or travel overseas on business this could be a great option for you.

You can check out the video below along with the full specs of the product.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini unboxing video

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is clearly the little brother of the popular Galaxy S3 and while the specs and size are not as great, that is because it is aimed at a different style of consumer. Not everyone wants the biggest and best smartphone and cost is always a factor, so the SGS3 Mini slots nicely into the mid range selection of smartphones on the market.

It pretty much gives us the same experience as on its bigger brother but just with a smaller form factor. The 4 inch Super AMOLED display is glorious and we still get some decent power with the 1GHz dual-core processor. Running Android Jelly Bean straight out the box is another bonus.

Due to its size, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini fits perfectly in the hand and will give consumers an easier one handed experience for sure.

You can check out the unboxing video and the full specs below:

Archos 101 XS unboxing

For a few years now, Archos have been build cheap tablets that have met with varying feedback. Previously they were at the top end of the premium media player market. Recently Archos are in the process of releasing a newer, mid-range, varient of their fairly popular Archos 101. The XS combines a more quality feel with some unique design decisions. Here we will take a first look at a pre-release build of their latest flagship device.

Nokia Lumia 920 Unboxing Video

Nokia’s latest flagship device, the Lumia 920, has finally graced us with its prescience. While the device is a real beauty you must bear in mind that it is a heavy phone – weighing 185g, and isn’t as thin as some of the Windows Phone  competitors. That doesn’t put me off but to many it may.

Running Windows Phone 8 the Lumia 920 not only offers the latest mobile OS from Microsoft but also Nokia’s own apps such as Nokia Drive and Nokia Maps. Combined with what looks to be a stunning camera, including the PureView Technology, I suspect the 920 could be the Windows Phone with the most success. However, will the general consumer agree? Only time will tell.

You can catch our unboxing of the red variety of the Lumia 920 below and we will have a full review coming shortly.

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HTC One X+ unboxing and first impressions

HTC’s latest offering, the One X+ arrived at tracyandmatt towers the other day and what a beauty it is too. Clearly the device is a new and improved version of the already successful One X but we do now get some beefed up specs.

Take the wonderful 1.7GHz quad-core processor for example – this thing is speedy. Combined with a glorious 8MP camera, full HD video and running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean I suspect the One X+ could be a big seller for HTC.

You can see our first impressions video below and we will be following up with a full video review later in the week.