2013年5月2日 星期四

OPPO FIND 5 review

In a world where Samsung and Apple dominate the smartphone sphere, and multi-billion dollar companies like Sony, LG, and Motorola struggle to maintain single-digit market share, it's rather easy to convince yourself that real innovation and excellence costs lots of money. And, as an extension of that thought process, that there's little reason to look outside the current crop of popular phone makers.
But you'd be wrong.
Known mostly in the United States for its Blu-ray players (yes, really), Oppo is a Chinese electronics maker that is easily ignored. I hadn't even heard of their Blu-ray players until last week (and only because I looked them up on Wikipedia).
I knew Oppo for a phone it released last year - the Finder. At the time, it was quite impressive (on paper). But as often happens with phones from smaller manufacturers, I forgot about it almost as soon as I'd heard of it. Sadly, that's just kind of the way the rapidly-evolving smartphone industry works. If you aren't making waves on a quarterly basis, it's difficult to stay relevant.
The Find 5 is their newest phone, and while Oppo has aspirations of international availability, I doubt you'll be seeing too many of these outside of Asia. And, frankly, it's easy to see why - no LTE, no brand recognition, and no carrier distribution agreements (at least in the US). The Find 5 is also rather clearly designed first and foremost with the Chinese market in mind, and hey, that makes sense.
If anything, though, the Find 5 is yet another reason to pay attention to what's happening with smartphones in China, where they're not just displacing old Nokias, but laptops and computers in general.

Top 5 Home Theater Systems with DVD Players

Samsung 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System - HT-E350
5.1 channel, 330 Watts output, Upscaling, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II
Sony DAV-DZ170 Home Theater System (DVD Player, 5.1 Speakers - 10 Discs - Progressive Scan - 1000 W RMS - Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro ...
5.1 channel, 1000 Watts output, iPod Ready, Upscaling, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic
Panasonic SC-XH150 1000 W 5.1 Home Theater System (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II - DVD Player - DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-RW - DVD Video, VCD, SVCD - ...
5.1 channel, 1000 Watts output, Upscaling, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Sony DAV-TZ140 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
5.1 channel, Upscaling, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic
RCA RTD3133H 5.1 Home Theater System - 130 W RMS - DVD Player (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic - DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-RW - DVD Video - HDMI - iPod ...
5.1 channel, 130 Watts output, Upscaling, Dolby Digital

2013年4月7日 星期日

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Rumored Release Date and Features

Anyone who follows Android is looking for the next version of our favorite mobile OS which in this case is going to be Key Lime Pie. The current rumor for official announcement of the Android 5.0 OS is May 15th at Google I/O. We could have all assumed this would be the case but we are actually seeing a little bit of buzz to verify (to an extent). Keep in mind that most of this is speculation and others thinking out loud but there will be some truth to most of it.

The first rumor that looks to be a positive feature of the new Android OS is the fact that it will have a Linux 3.8 kernel. Those of us that flash custom ROM’s on a regular basis understand that a stable kernel is one of if not the most important thing we need when flashing. The kernel is the brain and helps with faster and more stable multi-tasking, RAM usage and even battery drain. With Android’s integration of Project Butter into Jelly Bean we can assume this will improve it even more than its predecessor.

google android 5.0 key lime pieAnother feature that may or may not come to light or even be slightly true is Project RoadRunner. This is something that seems to come from the Motorola acquisition based on the awesome battery life of newer Motorola devices. This would if true increase our battery life substantially and remove the worse con of most Android devices, which is poor battery life.

One rumor that we assume is just that is Key Lime Pie only supporting devices with quad-core processors. There are too many devices that are running dual-core processors that are new that would be stuck on Jelly Bean indefinitely if this were the case. This being said there would be a huge number of ROM developers trying to remove the restriction almost right out of the box if it is the case. Challenges over restrictions are something that the Android community takes very serious and love to take on so it wouldn’t last long in our opinion.

Google Now is expected to reach its next level of development with upgrades allowing users to perform useful actions with voice like turning on and off WiFi or Bluetooth. Other enhancements that are rumored are changing screen brightness and improved voice recognition. Sorry to those of you that are looking to be able to have full on conversations with your phone like Siri does (kind of a pathetic use of technology don’t you think?).

Upgraded keyboard which seems to be the case with every new OS in some way is also rumored to be on the new 5.0 OS. Google Babel would be an all in one messaging system that will be announced during Google I/O regardless of the announcement of Key Lime Pie. Babel will also likely be available in some form close to its announcement either way.

A new Play Store is also rumored on the device but we look at a new version of the Play Store as a given since it seems to align with historical releases. The assumption is addition of personalized search, optional promotional campaigns, more billing options and easier in app purchasing.

Addition of “Customization Center” allowing us to customize our devices even more than before. The biggest thing that users should get out of the Customization Center is the ability to use the stock Android UI skin if you would like instead of the custom overlays all these phones get from manufacturers. Other customizations will be organized here as well like ringtones, wallpaper, and launchers.

We are hoping for an announcement of the Google Nexus 5 along side the release of Key Lime Pie although no official word has been given. If Google is going to release the Nexus 5 we can only assume they will package the new OS on it to stay ahead of the curve and do what Google does. While all of this is not likely true we can go ahead and make an educated guess that some of it is. Let us know what you’ve heard and what you think about the features listed here.

2013年3月29日 星期五

4G Phones Trends

The ideas showed in the article published in the Wall Street Journal on June 19, 2012, gave the idea to summarize the perspective 4g phones trends in 2012. The authors have stated the positions of Google and Apple as the main rivals at this moment. The idea is proved by recent sales data of these giants.
1) As for the WSJ data, the current share of Apple and Google on the global smartphone market is about 80 percent.
2) According to the statistics of 2012, about 490 million smartphones were sold of over 1.4 billion phones sold this year. The projected figure for smartphones for the next 5 years is about 1 billion.
Motorola-Droid-RAZR-MAXX-4gIf you see the trends of the decreased share of RIM or Nokia (see our more recent article about 4g phones trends published in January 2012), the increase in demand for smartphones is substantial.
3) The authors in the WSJ also think that Google’s measures on the market are underestimated by many other cell phone manufacturers. They say Google made 59 percent of smartphone shipments worldwide. That’s about 23 percentage point increase as compared with the previous year data.
The idea is that after acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for the sum of $12.5 billion, Google will certainly pay attention to hardware issues and promotion of Android gadgets.
4) As people who are familiar to the matter say that Google has accelerated plans to launch alternative solution to Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant, which gives the opportunity to search the info in another way than search box by Google.
5) Google is constantly improving not only services, but it also launches its own devices. E.g., a new inexpensive Android tablet is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
As for our point of view about 4g phones trends in 2012, you cannot dismiss the Samsung’s increased share on the smartphone market, especially with its recent flagship phones – Galaxy Note, Galaxy S2 or Galaxy S3. Samsung should be considered as one of the most powerful rivals to Apple and Google.

2013年3月22日 星期五

Tech Armor HD Clear Screen Protectors for Samsung Galaxy S III Smartphone



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Tech Armor's High Definition HD Clear Screen Protectors provide you with the highest transparency while still delivering you the scratch resistant protection for your Samsung 4.8" AMOLED display. Tech Armor's HD Clear Screen Protectors offer our patented TruTouch that does not interfere with the responsiveness of your touch screen.
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2013年3月17日 星期日

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Reviews of C-Shock Ultra Rugged HD Sport Camcorder

Finally a camcorder for the video enthusiast who wants it all - an inexpensive yet powerful digital camcorder that captures high definition videos in 1080p resolution and doubles as a high quality still digital camera. Not to mention its stunning good looks. This rugged beast of a video camera is lightweight yet tough enough to for the outdoors. It's waterproof! And even comes with a bunch of extra special features like macro functionality for taking highly detailed photos and videos! The C-Shock - The world is yours!
If you're after quality videos, you'll be impressed with what the C-Shock has to offer. 1920 x 1080p resolution video quality at 30 frames per second saved in today's most popular video format - H.264 mpeg-4 codec AVI! In plain English that means, whether you're uploading your videos to the web, sending them to a loved one (grandma?), or viewing it on your PC, you'll have the best chance of watching the video on whatever software player you're already using. Simple huh?
Whether you're planning to use it for family get together or adventurers in the great outdoors, The C-Shock Ultra Rugged HD Sports Camcorder is your best friend for the best still and video camera in its price class! Of note, this rugged beast of a sports video camera is built solid like a rock and even enjoys the occasional swim - it has a IPX8 rating for waterproofness down to 3 meters for up to 60 minutes at a time. Great for Little Jenny's birthday or white water rafting - The C-Shock is truly a camcorder that loves to go where you go!

2013年3月11日 星期一

Reveiew HP Pavilion dv6t series

Strike the right balance between mobility, size, and performance with our Pavilion dv6t series. This 15.6" (diagonal) model with high-definition§§ screen is ready to rock your entertainment world.2nd generation powerGet a major power boost with this series' Intel 2nd Gen Core i3 processor‡, which features:
Extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don'tIntel Turbo Boost Technology1, which automatically speeds up the system when the PC needs extra performanceMultitasking with Intel HT Technology, which lets each processor core work on two tasks at once2High frequency and large cache size for even more responsiveness
Premium performanceThis powerful entertainment machine has:
2nd Gen Intel Core i3‡ processor technologySimplified daily PC activities with genuine Windows 7 Home PremiumFast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer4Great discrete graphics options with GDDR5 ultra-fast memoryOptional WIDI: project personal and on-line content on your big screen (by wirelessly connecting laptop to TV via Intel wireless display, Netgear Push2TV adapter; not included; available only by selecting "WLAN and Bluetooth option"A standard 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 6 hours†††)
dv6 in Dark Umber finishPremium designThe clean, streamlined design includes:
A stylish, dark umber (or optional steel gray) metallic finishA 15.6" diagonal high-definition§§ Brightview LED display (upgradeable to high-definition 1080p)A chiclet-style keyboard with numeric keypad
Premium audio and videoEnjoy our exclusive Beats entertainment features:
Superb audio that lets you hear music the way the way artists intendedAn optional Blu-ray reader or writer3 for viewing and creating high-res moviesQuad speakers with extra amps
dv6 with Beats audioA faster, easier, more organized Windows OSHP Premier Experience provides a faster, easier, more organized Windows OS experience. You can:
Get quick access to grouped applications on the taskbar via HP Launch Box5; simply mouse over and click to launch an appFind and launch apps faster with improved organization in Microsoft Windows 7Turbocharge your Windows 7 experience with quicker boot-up, shutdown, sleep, and resume
Innovative additionsThis Pavilion series also features as part of HP Premier Experience:
HP Coolsense for automatically keeping your notebook cool and comfortable on the goHP ProtectSmart for keeping your data safe from accidental drops and bumps
Security and convenienceThis series is loaded with convenient features, including:
An HP SimplePass fingerprint reader so you don't have to remember all your passwordsThe ability to remotely lock down your laptop if lost or stolen with Intel Anti-Theft Technology (available only with Intel Core processors; purchase and activation of Lojack for Laptops required)An HP TrueVision HD webcam for optimized video chattingSuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for data transfer up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0The latest integrated Wi-Fi with Wireless-N5An HDMI 1.4 port for connecting a monitor or HD TV6HP Games, including 10 free on-line sessions of Plants vs. Zombies (2010 Game of the Year) and full version of Farm Frenzy, preloaded on PC ($34.99 total value)A free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription4, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection and performance†ENERGY STAR® qualification
dv6 fingerprint readerSolid warranty and supportThis series is backed by a one-year limited warranty7 on hardware with award-winning HP Total Care service and support. You get:
Real-time chat and e-mail (with response in about an hour)Lifetime use of HP Support Assistant for one-stop support, directly from your taskbar or desktopAccess to on-line classes, FAQs, and other resources

2013年3月1日 星期五

Is The 9.7-inch iPad Coming This Year?

The exhilarating 9.7-inch iPad will get buried by the iPad Mini in 2013, according to what NPD DisplaySearch said today in a research note. Also, it is predicted that 55 million iPad Minis (7.9")and 33 million iPads(9.7") is going to be sold by Apple.
If you are interested in that, you may want to have a look at the display trends for smaller tablets in 2013, according to DisplaySearch:
•    Resolution: Very high-resolution 7.9-inch tablet displays could come in at least a couple of varieties. For example, UXGA (1,920x1,200) with a pixel density of 250 pixels per inch (PPI) or QXGA (2,048x1,536) with a PPI of 324. The latter is the resolution that Apple uses on the 9.7-inch Retina iPad.
•    Display technologies: This determines how thin, bright, and power-efficient the display is, among other things. There are three technology choices in the 7.9-inch segment: a-Si (amorphous silicon), LTPS (low temperature polysilicon), and oxide technology, such as IGZO. Which technology is used depends, to a large extent, on which display manufacturer Apple (and other tablet vendors) choose. Different display manufacturers favor different technologies.
•    Slim bezels: Due to the "popularity of the iPad Mini's slim bezel, slim bezels with thin panel frames have become important in the tablet PC market," DisplaySearch said. Some panel makers believe that LTPS, with the driver IC integrated, is the only way to realize a slim bezel. And others see LTPS as the only solution for slim-bezel tablets with a very high QXGA resolution. "However, the yield rate and huge investment of LTPS remain question marks."
•    Pricier 7.9-inch tablets : To date, 7.9-inch class tablets have been inexpensive, but this will change. "With upgrades in resolution, function, and product design these tablets may become pricier."


iPad Mini to bury 9.7-inch iPad in 2013