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A quick hands on with the tracyandmatt BlackBerry app

We told you last week that BlackBerry smartphone users as well as PlayBook owners can download our new application to make visiting the site a little more user friendly, rather than just relying on your web browser. If you want a quick preview I have put together a short video, which you can see below, giving a demonstration of the app in action on both the BlackBerry and the tablet.

The tracyandmatt BlackBerry app is free to download from App World so why not go and grab it. Please feel free to leave us some feedback in the review section of App World and we endeavor to take on board your opinions.

Unboxing and hands on with the HTC Windows Phone 8X

With Microsoft officially kicking off the Windows Phone 8 goodness tonight it just so happens that we have had in our possession for a few days the first of two new Windows Phone 8 devices from HTC – the 8X.

This has been my first time spent with WP8 and as I have owned a couple of WP7 handsets (and still do) it has been a breath of fresh air to get hold of this latest offering from HTC. However, I don’t think the OS build on our 8X is final and I’m hoping for some extra surprises from Microsoft tonight. As an example – Skype is not not currently available to download to the 8X even though it has been working on 7.5 for some months now.

It has been great though being able to resize the live tiles and select a few new extra colours. You can see our initial impressions and unboxing below but I think we will reserve final judgment for a little while longer. Give us some time to see if we get a further updates after the Microsoft press event and then we will be more than happy to compare Windows Phone 8 with the other smartphone options available as well as a future one – we are not forgetting BlackBerry 10.

HTC Desire X unboxing and hands on video

The HTC Desire X may not be top of the range but looking at its specs, size and taking into consideration its price I think it will probably be a pretty popular device. Running Android Ice Cream Sandwich, with a nice 4 inch super LCD display and coupled with HTC’s Sense UI the Desire X will just feel like a natural progression for many folk that are looking to upgrade but don’t need the all singing/all dancing massive high end smartphone.

This video clearly isn’t a retail packaged one but this is normally the case when we get our first review devices from HTC direct. If we do get our hands on a retail one we will of course bring you a short and sweet video of that one too so you can see what you will be getting with your purchase.

You can check out the video below along with the HTC Desire X full specifications:

Hands on with the Sony VAIO Duo 11

I’m a Mac user and very happy to be one. However I had the chance to use Sony’s new VAIO Duo 11 yesterday running Windows 8 and I was actually pretty impressed. Costing about a thousand pounds I couldn’t justify spending the money myself but for business users this thing may well rock.

The VAIO  Duo 11 is half tablet – half laptop. With a 11.6 inch HD screen and full QWERTY keyboard it really is a beauty. But slide the keyboard away and you have a nice big tablet which will certainly appeal to some. Weighing in at 1.3KG it isn’t the lightest  tablet but combined with the keyboard it is a nice portable solution. With ports galore – D-SUB and HDMI outputs, twin USB 3 ports, Ethernet and an SD card reader the Duo 11 may well be your new best business buddy.

You can check out the video below we would love to hear your thoughts in the forum. Would you buy this or a nice MacBook?

Ergo Electronics GoNote GNT10 Unboxing Video

What, a NoteBook running Android – how queer. Well, that’s what I initially thought. The GoNote GNT10 runs Android 4.0 and gives you a combined full touch screen with a full QWERTY keyboard.

I’m wondering how this will fit into my daily routine. Will it be a tablet replacement or even faze out the need for a PC altogether? You will have to wait for the verdict in our review but in the meantime you can see our unboxing and quick hands on video below:

Many thanks to Clove for sending over the GoNote. You can purchase the device for only £149 including VAT from them here.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Unboxing Video

If you were tempted by the Original Samsung Galaxy Note but for whatever reason didn’t pick it up it may now be time to consider the Note 2. It is bigger and better and after me using it for a couple of days I can say it’s a real bobby dazzler!

Now sporting a 5.5 Super AMOLED HD screen, powered by a 1.6 GHZ dual-core processor this thing is a beast. Running Android 4.1, Jelly Bean the Note 2 is one of the fastest smartphones currently on the market.

Battery worries should be a thing of the past as this one as a massive 3100 mAp one which should give you peace of mind. Weighing 180g it isn’t the lightest device but you wouldn’t expect it to be with the huge 5.5 inch screen. Don’t let this put you off. The galaxy Note 2 is pretty amazing and with the added features now added the S- Pen has even more capabilities.

You can check out the unboxing video below along with the full specs of Samsungs new monster.

Thanks to Clove for the review unit. You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sim free here.

BlackBerry 10 Facebook app demo – Video

This week has been rather enlightening on the BlackBerry 10 front with plenty of new features being shown off at BlackBerry Jam Americas. The new BB10 Facebook app was included in the demonstrations and it certainly looks pretty awesome, if not very similar to the Android Facebook app. With Facebook being so popular this one is well worth a watch. I am still a bit limited on what I can and can’t say about BlackBerry 10 but for those who have been doubting its success I hope this weeks news has made you think twice. BlackBerry 10 is going to kick butt for sure!

You can catch the video below:

Utano Barrier T180 unboxing video

We’ve looked at ruggedised phones quite a bit in the past, from those truly built to be life proof like the JCB toughphone range to those from Motorola and Sony which tend to more water and dust proof than truly drop and shock proof.

Clove Technology sent us over the Utano Barrier T180 to have a look at. This is a true IP67 rated android smartphone that has the added benefit of dual-sim capability.

This is the first time we have seen a dual SIM Smartphone within the UK which uses Android. Anyone who regularly travels abroad will understand the benefit of being able to use alternative network providers in different countries, without having to constantly remove the battery.

The rugged design of the Utano Barrier T180 means that it can be taken to where you need it. It is able to withstand water, shocks and dust, so you don’t need to be constantly worrying about it.

Not only do you want your Smartphone to be tough, you also want it to be capable of running the latest apps. The Utano Barrier T180 features a 800MHz Qualcomm processor, so you’ll be able to experience a responsive user interface and access to your favourite media.

To ensure that you can fully utilise your apps a 3.2″ capacitive IPS panel has been included. This provides bright vibrant colours and has the benefit that you have a wide viewing angle. It will also bring videos and photos to life, so you can fully enjoy them.

But hang on a moment, isn’t this just the JCB Pro-smart in new clothing??

See for yourself in the unboxing video below.