Cool Gadget Review: 2012

Friday, September 7, 2012

Samsung Ativ S With Windows Phone 8

Samsung Ativ S is the first smartphone with windows phone 8 in the world. It has 4.8 inches Super AMOLED display with HD resolution. The display is powered by Gorilla Glass 2 to improve the protection of the display. Performance Samsung Ativ S uses a 1.5GHz dual-core processor Qualcomm Krait with 1GB RAM. Samsung also equips this smartphone main 8 mega pixel camera on the front and a 1.9 MP camera support on the back. Size 137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm, Samsung Ativ S has a weight of 135 grams. It has a fairly large battery, Li Ion 2.300 mAh.

Samsung Ativ S Windows Phone 8

Latest Motorola Droid Razr M Review

Latest Motorola smartphone that rumored screen will appear with a full edge-to-edge, it has been officially announced as DROID RAZR M on Wednesday (05/09) along with two other flagship DROID smartphone. Generally, Motorola DROID RAZR M will be packaged with a screen edge-to-edge 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced, dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4G LTE connectivity, and will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as the operating system. This smartphone also uses 8 megapixel camera sensor in the rear, and 0.3 megapixel camera on the front.

Motorolla Droid Razr M

The New Amazon Kindle FIre HD Tablet

Amazon re-introduced the latest sequel of the tablet Kindle Fire. The tablet is called the Amazon Kindle Fire HD mentioned will come with two screen sizes, that is 7-inch and 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch will begin shipping to the market on 20 November at a price of 299 USD, while the 7-inch version will cost 199 USD and ready to hit the market later on 14 September.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tablet

Update Value Pack For Samsung Galaxy W

Update Value Pack For Samsung Galaxy W

After releasing the update value pack for Galaxy S in Korea, now in other parts of the world, ie Europe, Samsung is reported to have started releasing the Update Value Pack For Samsung Galaxy W. Currently, according to a report Sammobile, update value pack for Galaxy W has been rolled out to users in Slovakia and Romania. Considering Galaxy Wbased on Android 2.3.6, value pack update is intended to present the features that are similar to those found in Android smartphones with OS version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) since Galaxy W is not allow to receive Android 4.0 update. One of the most popular features is presented in this update is Face Unlock feature, where the feature is intended to improve the security of the smartphone.

Update Value Pack For Samsung Galaxy W

Some other facilities that also offered in the Update Value Pack For Samsung Galaxy W, one of them were presented to the camera sector, where the user will be possible to take pictures without interrupting the video recording while the process is running. In addition, the value pack will also bring some new functionality that allows users to end a call by pressing the power button, change the text size in fiber contacts, calendar, messages, and on the messaging application and the memo. Update Value Pack For Samsung Galaxy W was released through the air (over the air) or via Samsung Kies.

Android Ice Cream For Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Android Ice Cream For Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Great news for the owners of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Ice Cream Sandwich now can be enjoyed on Xperia Play. Sony recently released a beta version of Android 4.0 ROM and can be downloaded via the Sony Mobile. Previously Sony is promising entire Xperia phone will get Ice Cream Sandwich in 2011 Sony gave a warning to its users that it is as-is software (software as it is), with no guarantees for the use of such software. The user must open the bootloader before installing this upgrade.

Android Ice Cream For Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Renewal of this beta is not really intended for regular users, but for software developers because it is still in experimental stage. But for those of you who tried it, Sony opened the path suggestions and criticisms regarding the upgrade through its official survey. Sony also provides notes on the beta release of ICS for the Xperia Play this time, that although the basic functionality of the ICS can work but you only need to download and install the beta version only if you are an advanced user. Of course this software is not the final version with the bugs are still found.

Instagram On Android - Coming soon

Instagram is one of popular applications on IOS-based smart phones. And, this photo-sharing application rumored to be coming soon on Android. In fact, according to Instagram android developers will have the features / capabilities better than his version of IOS. Even mentioned will also be unique and amazing android app ever. The information about Instagram plan will go into the Android platform had been blowing since last year. But this time seemed to be getting closer to reality, where there is an official website that offer registration. Just visit www.instagr.am/android.

Instagram On Android

Offered to Android users to be first in line queue to get Instagram. Unfortunately, until now there is no detailed information related to the application and release schedule. Instagram founder, Kevin Systrom announced at SXSW that the Android version is eagerly awaited from Instagram is almost here. Knowing that many are expecting Instagram presence in Android, Systrom teased about Android version is on the stage, but do not give a demo of the application.

Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, said Instagram will come gradually. Starting from the southern region in the Southwest region at the beginning of the month. Although the user base has surpassed 27 million users in a matter of one and a half years since its launch in 2010, Systrom says ready to raise the the level of next social photo application. In an interview with Sarah Lacy at the West Ignition, Systrom revealed that the amount of 27 million users is not enough to Instagram.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Ice Cream SandwichTablet Showed off in CES 2012

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2012 which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada this week, Intel is showing off a prototype tablet which runs Android 4.0 operating system. Lenovo made a prototype tablet that has a 10.1-inch and every corner with a curved design. The front was none of the buttons. Tablets with a thickness of 8.9 millimeters has different user interface (UI) from previous generations of Android. Wrapped in black, the tablet is running with Intel Atom Z2460 processor speed 1.6 GHz. Each of the icons that appear on the platform Ice Cream Sandwich is a square or a pattern of "tiles". Much like the Windows OS user interface 8.

This tablet is claimed to have battery life of up to 10 hours when used as normal and 30 hours in stand-by position. When it demonstrated, this tablet has a notification system and multitasking performance that is different from its predecessor. When there is an incoming message, notification contained in a special icon on the main page. Unfortunately, multitasking performance could not demonstrated because of all the signals for Internet access around the exhibition is locked.

Intel also showed off a Samsung tablet to adopt the Windows 8 platform. The tablet is also the Microsoft prototype introduced at Build Conference show in California, last September. Using Intel Core i5 processor and comes with metro style that characterizes the Windows 8. This tablet is expected to arrive on the market in late February. Besides introducing the tablet with Intel chips, the company's semiconductor unit also features three touch-screen smart phone embedded Intel Atom Z2460 processor, the same as that used in prototype tablet Lenovo earlier.

All three phones using the Android operating system 2.3 or Gingerbread. It is unclear what the vendor that makes the cell phone. The usual brand of cell phone printed on the front and back of the phone accidentally closed. Although still using single core chip, this phone is claimed to work for 6 hours and 14 hours in stand-by position.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S Advance

Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which was announced last week, had already arrived in the hands of one source at the site based in Vietnam, Mai Nguyen. According to the source, said that the Samsung Galaxy S Advance has a design that is a combination of S II and Galaxy Galaxy Nexus, complete with a slightly curved screen.

For specifications offered, Samsung Galaxy S Advance is between Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S II. Overall this smartphone Super AMOLED display screen 4-inch, dual-core processor 1 GHz, 5 MP camera, 768 MB RAM, and internal memory capacity of 2 GB. According to sources, Advance Galaxy S is said feel solid with a thickness of 9.7 mm and weighs about 120 grams. This smartphone is expected to be released later this February in Vietnam with the official around 450 USD

Angry Bird Speakers for Iphone, Ipod And Ipad

Popularity of Angry Birds game makes the manufacturers of accessories makers are competing to create products based on Rovio's a phenomenal game. Starting from t-shirts, dolls, headset, and more. Now the game characters are present in the game is trying to be presented in the form of an attractive speaker.

In addition to its unique and funny, Rovio also provides Angry Bird Speakers in interesting shades of color. Speaker is available in a red bird, black bird, and pig helmeted design. These speakers are compatible for the iPod, iPhone and iPad, with characters of different devices.

For the red Angry Bird Speakers, could work with any device that can use the headphones. Helmeted pigs Speaker can play a song for the iPod and the iPhone only, where the head protection are the two stereo speakers plus a subwoofer. Meanwhile, the Black Angry Bird speaker is the most popular character, a plus two subwoofer speaker package.

Due to popularity of Angry Birds, then surely these funny Angry Bird Speakers will be much sought after by fanatic Angry bird gamers. Based on the outstanding info, speaker Angry Bird will be circulated through online sites Gear4, priced £ 49.99 to £ 69.9.

Product Details Of Angry Bird Speakers:

Portable speakers for fans of Rovio's Angry Birds
2:1 speakers, 30 watts
Set the perfect level with volume and bass controls
Includes a stand for your phone, mp3 player, or tablet

Design Of Angry Bird Speakers :

Red Bird: That For all devices can use headphones
Black Bird: For iPod, iPad, and iPhone only
Helmet Pig: For iPod and iPhone only

Angry Bird Speakers Compatibility:

iPhone, iPhone 3G / S, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S
iPod mini, iPod Classic, iPod with video, iPod Nano (1st-5th), iPod Touch (1st-4th)
IPAD, IPAD 2 (Red Bird and Black Bird only)
Officially licensed from Angry Bird

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Billabong Edition

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active issue a new variant edition Billabong. Between Xperia active standard version and the latest edition of the Billabong did not pick much difference. It's just as quoted from a press release on the official website of Sony Ericsson, are mentioned in this special edition Xperia will be equipped with active Billabong Billabong exclusive screensaver, a variety of video, as well as an application that allows users to listen to up to date sports news related to surfing.

Sony Xperia Active introduced at Communic Asia event in Singapore, June. Using Gingerbread Android 2.3, Active Xperia has a 3-inch display with Bravia Engine. With a 1 GHz processor, equipped with 5 mega pixel camera which can be used to record video with HD format.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Billabong edition is claimed as an ideal for extreme sports enthusiasts. Smartphone is packed with tough scratch-resistant is equipped with technology such as wet finger tracking and has received the highest points in terms of water resistance and dust (IP67). This smartphone has been available in some markets of certain regions. Unfortunately, what the price of the Xperia active Billabong edition is not yet known.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Humble Bundle Is Back

Humble Bundle, the game package for multiple platforms and DRM-free and pay what you want. This time with four games. For Windows, OSX (Mac), Linux, and Android. Humble Bundle, initiated by Wolfire Games, periodically offers cool games made by indie developers with a unique sales system: free of DRM (digital rights management), meaning that you can reinstall at any time; available for multiple platforms; a price as you like, and you free to determine what percentage of your money is divided between the developer, Humble Bundle, and two nonprofit foundations Electronics Frontier Foundation and child's Play (organizational donations from gamer to hospital of children).

Anomaly: Warzone Earth (11Bit Studios)
If you usually have to plant "the tower" to survive the enemy attack that came surging (wave), here you have to attack.

Osmos (Hemisphere Games)
play as amoeba-like creature, named Mote. You absorb a smaller Mote, and avoid larger absorbed by Mote. Suitable if you want to spend time with relaxing game.

EDGE (MobiGame)
Puzzle platformer that requires you to move their cubes through various obstacles. Good planning and quick reflexes are the keys to play this game all the 100 level.

If you pay a little more than average price (the figure varies following the real-time sales, just check the site Humble Bundle), you'll get World of Goo, 2D Boy made. Puzzle platformer is famous not without reason. Goo balls need to escape from the existing obstacles, and you have to assemble them into unique objects, sometimes too prone to topple, to escape it all. Unfortunately there is no certainty of any Android device that can play the games. But still, Humble Bundle has prepared a demo that you can download for free. Try it first before deciding to buy. All the game as usual, you can also play on Windows, Mac, and Linux. And all who have purchased the above average price worth a chance to get a bonus (usually a game or soundtrack) later, if at all. Can also redeem through Steam. After paying by credit card, PayPal, Google Checkout, or Amazon Payments, you will get a unique URL that is sent via e-mail. Store the URL. In addition to download all the game in the bundle, all the bonuses and updates in the future if there will also automatically appear in the URL. There you will also find installation instructions for the Android game.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Google makes its own hardware for Android

Shocking news came back from Google. However, in contrast to the usual news coming from google, which is usually associated with their latest software or services, the news this time associated with the hardware. Quoted from Android Invasion, Monday, January 9, 2012, a number of sources of internal circles Google claims that they are developing a special processor and GPU (graphics processing unit) to be used on Android-based devices.

Google seems want to bring uniformity in Android hardware to come. And according to the programming of a Google employee who spread the information, the possibility of a processor made by Google, will be present at the next Nexus. Despite the news that Google's jumped into the processor industry is heard suddenly it seems the move is reasonable from the perspective of Google. They certainly want to be really able to compete with the competitors (such as the Apple iPhone) by making the processor itself.

As we all know, at present, a number of manufacturers Android smartphone or tablet using the processor and the graphics are different from each other. Android operating system itself is able to work on a variety of hardware systems, ranging from very good capable, to a mediocre performance. Unfortunately, when confirmed, Google is not willing to give testimony. However, if this news is true, it seems Google has once again taken a step toward strengthening their platform.

Sony Tablet S and P Will Receive Android Update 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Sony plans to update their mainstay tablet device to the latest mobile operating system owned by Google, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandiwch (ICS) has actually been planned at the end of 2011 ago. However, the plan is not included with certainty the date of update. Now, Sony has officially announced that both its flagship tablet device, the Sony Tablet S and P, will receive the Android 4.0 ICS mobile operating system update simultaneously. According to the news that we adapted from TheVerge, both Sony's flagship tablet device will receive the update it in the spring of this year.

To bring update the Android 4.0 ICS, Sony says will provide few things unique and cool as a complement to the presence of the latest mobile operating system owned by Google. Currently, both Sony's flagship tablet device is currently in the test using the mobile operating system Android 4.0 ICS. Until now, Sony claims that the tests go well, ranging from speeds up the response to the mobile operating system Android 4.0 ICS is getting better. If this goes according to plan, Sony will immediately confirm the certainty of the update release date next spring.

Pentax Optio VS20: Super Zoom Compact Camera With 2 Button Shutter

Pentax Optio VS20 : Super Zoom Compact Camera With 2 Button Shutter

Pentax recently introduced a new variant for the model new pocket camera called Optio VS20. Pentax claims as a result of the most unique and innovative work as well as the first pocket camera has two shutter buttons. The uniqueness of this feature is already commonly found on the camera type of high-end DSLR that allows its users in taking a picture with either landscape or portrait position. Now, the ease of taking a picture at any position can be done with pocket cameras from Pentax.

Pentax Optio VS20 is designed to be used by the users who enjoys traveling. the super zoom Features, with equivalent size between 28-560mm lens and has a long range zoom up to 20x optical zoom, it would be easier for users to take a hard object taken from close range. The use of type CCD sensor with 16 megapixel resolution capable to produce good images.

Auto settings are easy and some features of the use of special effects like fisheye mode, sketch, and others, presented to complement the other advanced features on the Pentax Optio VS20. For those of you who enjoyed the use of video recording feature, this pocket camera capable of capturing an image with the results of 720p video. The use of a 3-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 460,000 pixels, can display a fairly clear picture quality. Pentax Optio VS20 will be marketed starting in February. Pentax Optio VS20 is available two types of color choices, black and white, and will be priced at USD 249.95.