LG Optimus L3, Cheap Android with Luxury Design

Android smartphone more affordable prices. The vendors are starting to spend a lot of lower-priced Android phones, LG is no exception. South Korean manufacturer is presenting its latest low-cost Android handset, Optimus L3. Like what?L3 design looks quite pretty. Maybe it felt looked more expensive than the actual price. The shape is a rectangle with the corners of the firm.Body was made entirely of plastic. But not cheap impression. There are metal accents around the body. And the textured back for easy grip.

Various buttons and ports scattered around the body of L3. As the volume, on-off button, headset jack and microUSB port. But do not look the camera button.With its small body, L3 operated quite comfortably with one hand. Overall, the body is quite stylish and cheap mobile phones are not impressive.

Pickup screenL3 arguably mini mobile phone with 3.2 inch screen size. Low prices also affected the quality of the screen. With a resolution of 240x320 pixels, the image is quite rough.So users can not expect much would a brilliant display as the phone is more expensive. Especially in the sun, the screen less noticeable.

Watch videos or access the website is also less convenient. But if it is used may not be a problem.Gingerbread Android handset into the operating system. Customizable user interface with Optimus 2.0 Lite, there are five homescreen.As usual, the user can install or remove the widgets that you want in all of the screen. Also provided some useful shortcuts in the notification area, such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth.That is quite a problem is through a full qwerty keyboard typing may not go smoothly. For smaller screen sizes automatically makes letters small. So any potential users press when typing.

Good performanceEquipped with a 800 MHz processor, L3 decent performance. Displacement between the homescreen or accessing applications running smoothly enough, though certainly not as good as high end phone class.Play games on this phone is also arguably going well. Popular game Angry Birds, for example, can be played smoothly.Internet access is also faster with HSDPA 3G connectivity and it support Adobe Flash Player. Just because the screen is low resolution, do not expect to be too uncomfortable to read web pages.Resolution of 3 megapixel cameras become a mainstay of L3 to take pictures. There is no flash so it is less potent in the target object in the dark. Nor does it seem physical buttons for a slingshot.

There are several settings such as color effects, timer and shooting mode. In the room, the picture is somewhat blurry and lacking detail. But outside the room and adequate light conditions, the results are pretty good.Camera at L3 can record video at 30fps. But only a 640x480 VGA resolution makes the video less can be expected to be quite useful even for just a moment to record a particular moment.This handset offers 1GB of internal memory that can be expanded by microSD up to 32GB capacity. There is a music player and FM radio for entertainment, with bursts of sound that bad.With the stock battery 1500 mAh and specifications are not so high, the durability is pretty good battery. Can last all day without needing to be recharged in normal use.



Conclusion

In appearance, this handset looks pretty fancy if you look only at the price range of USD 1.2 million. Indeed, users have to compromise with a lot of features tailored to the cheap price tag. However, overall performance was not bad enough qualified processors are supported.Disadvantages:- Screen is less clear- Camera less than the maximumPros:- Design fine- Performance is quite fast

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Samsung Galaxy SIII Competitor

Samsung Galaxy S III has been officially released in early May 2012. There are 10 phones that are ready to compete with the latest mobile phones made by the South Korean vendor.Here are 10 competitors phones Samsung Galaxy S III :

1. Apple iPhone 5 
Appropriate habits, Apple will issue a forecast in 2012 is the newest iPhone. According to analysts, the device will change the design and will slide in October 2012.One of the leak, the shape will be similar to Apple's Magic Mouse. Previous rumors, the latest generation iPhone will also be strengthened by A5X processor, which is also used in three-generation iPad.While it will be upgraded RAM to 1GB. The landscape screen is also said to be expanded up to 4.6 inches. But the matter of this screen, is still debated.
 

2. Asus Padfone
 This is one of the best work that Asus will be released in May 2012. Taiwanese vendors will release it all in one smartphone, tablet and netbook in one package.For his part smartphone Asus rumored to be offering a device with 4.3-inch screen, dual core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon Android OS S4 and Ice Cream Sandwich.While tablets measuring 10.1 inches and will support SIM card that can be used for Internet access on 3G networks. With the keyboard (keyboard) Additionally, these devices are ready to be a netbook, such as the Asus Transformer..


3. BlackBerry London
 This is the latest mobile phone RIM BlackBerry with OS 10. London and the BlackBerry display prototype leaked BlackBerry 10 feature and interface has actually been circulating for a long time on the internet.The latest news is exhaled by N4BB mention BlackBerry London, the first device that uses BlackBerry OS 10, will be announced in August 2012. Then, the device will be released in October 2012.

4. Fujitsu 
 Fujitsu was also secretly making smartphones that apparently still remain anonymous. The phone is rumored to be wearing 3 Tegra processor, OS Android Ice Cream Sandwich and 13.1 MP camera. 

5. HTC One X 
HTC One X is a superior product from HTC One family who provided a capable hardware, like Nvidia's Tegra processor 3 GHz quad core 1.5, 1GB RAM, 4.7-inch landscape display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 2, 8MP camera with LED flash, and camera 1.3 MP front.To internal memory, One and One XL X 32GB capacity without MicroSD slot. However, HTC provides online data storage service (cloud) in the Dropbox capacity of 25 GB free for two years.One suggested retail price HTC X is 898 U.S. dollars or about IDR 8.2 million.



6. LG Optimus 4X HD
 The phone is rumored to be wearing a size 4.7-inch screen, 720p resolution and Tegra processor 3. The plan of this phone will be released in June 2012.


7. Motorola Razr Maxx 
Features of this phone is rather standard, ie 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB RAM. However, the durability of the batteries capable of up to 17.6 hours. OS was also already Ice Cream Sandwich.Interestingly, the display screen measuring 4.3 inches and was designed by Kevlar protected by Gorilla Glass. Only 9 mm thin body, a little different with the iPhone 4S that was 9.3 mm.


8. Nokia Lumia 900 
At the time of the opening keynote speech at CES 2012, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer introduced Lumia 900 Nokia smart phone that uses the latest Windows Phone. This phone is called the biggest secret has been revealed at CES this year.This phone will adopt AMOLED 4.3 inch landscape display, 1.4 GHz CPU processor and 512 MB RAM. Unfortunately, not dual core processor.Will be buried behind the camera with a resolution of 8 MP, Carl Zeiss lenses on the back of the 28 f/2.2 and f/2.4 wide angle to the front of the camera.The battery has been enlarged and adopted the 1830 mAh capacity which allows power to use more durable.


9. Sony Xperia S
 Xperia S is designed to display high definition (HD) sized 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. Screen quality is very good because it uses the Mobile Bravia Engine, vesi of mobile technology in the Sony Bravia television.In terms of functionality, Xperia S uses Qualcomm MSM8260 dual core processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, 1GB RAM, a 12MP camera with LED flash and front camera 1.3 MP.This smartphone runs the Android operating system 2.3 (Gingerbread). However, the Sony promises will be available soon update Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for Xperia S.


10. ZTE Era
 These phones use Tegra processor 3 with the thinness of only 7.8 mm. Support Android OS Ice Cream Sandwich. Scheduled to be released second half of 2012.


 

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Specter XT, Slim and sexy

Slim and sexy, two impressions that first emerged when looking at the presence of Specter XT. This is the output premium ultrabook Hewlett-Packard (HP).Specter XT is a portable computer class from HP Envy family. The device is constructed of metal material that coats the entire surface of the body. He slicked with style lines that appear clear and smooth surface texture.

This device has a 13.3 inch display screen, it looks so sexy with a weight of 1.39 kg and 14.5 mm thickness. The body also has a thinner design at its end (bezel line).Body may be slender, but undoubtedly not the performance. Envy Specter claimed XT ready to pamper the user with high speed through the support mSATA ultrafast solid state drive and Intel Rapid Start Technology. The technology allows the boot and resume time from sleep mode is speeding.Powerede with the latest Intel processor technology and equipped with Smart Connect Technology, which can automatically update email even though the notebook in a state of rest or sleep mode.Obviously, HP is positioning this device to support high mobility. The point is, despite its petite form, but not exhausted when the promised performance is invited to 'work hard'.Another specification is the support of solid stage storage of 256 gigabytes (GB) and battery with a shelf life of 8 hours."The series of neatly arranged in an array port, Including includes Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and HDMI, presents many ways to connect to the network without compromising the size of a thin," said Stacy Wolf, Vice President Design HP, the HP Global Influencer Summit event in Shanghai, China .
The device also offers a software image that can be adjusted performance, as well as Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements 10 and 10, Absolute Data Protect feature or service for 2 years for Norton Internet Security, Identity Protection and Intel as the protection of critical user data from cyber attacks.Not quite up there, Envy SpectreXT also displays features AudioTM Beats, for a qualified audio quality through the quad-speakers and headphones."For the price in the U.S. selling prices ranging from $ 999, but for Asian countries including Indonesia about $ 1099. That's for the lowest version," said of the internal source from HP.

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RIM Launch BlackBerry 9320

After the release of the BlackBerry 9220 aka Davis, Research in Motion launched its latest handset. The BlackBerry 9320 which also uses BlackBerry OS 7.

BlackBerry 9320 smartphone is intended for users of earlier and apparently sold at affordable prices. Just like Davis, this handset also has dedicated keys for messaging service fuel.

9320 is also quite spoil the social media enthusiast with an application already integrated Facebook and Twitter. There is also a Social Feed 2.0 that lets users post updates simultaneously.

He was provided a full qwerty keyboard and screen of 2.44 inch. Other specifications include 3.2 megapixel camera, FM Radio, 512MB RAM, 3G connectivity, GPS, Wi Fi and BlackBerry OS 7.1.

The battery is claimed to be the most durable RIM among smartphone BlackBerry Curve others. Can be used to talk for 7 hours and play music for 30 hours
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Lumia 610, Nokia Cheapest Windows Phone

 

Nokia adds Windows-based smartphone lineup Phone it in Indonesia with 610 Lumia launched on Thursday (5/10/2012). Lumia is currently listed as a Windows Phone 610 is priced at the cheapest price, compared to its predecessor, Lumia Lumia 710 and 800.

If Lumia Lumia 710 and 800 each valued USD 2.9 million and IDR 5.25 million, then 610 Lumia cost IDR 2.25 million.

Of course, there are the hardware specs are sacrificed so that the price could be lowered. Lumia 610 equipped kitchen runway Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 MHz and 256 MB RAM, 710 Lumia while using 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 512 MB RAM.

Moreover, the specification of Lumia Lumia 610 and 710 are relatively the same, namely to use 8 GB of internal memory with no extra slot for external memory, running the operating system Windows Phone 7.5 (Tango), and the electric power is sustained by the battery capacity of 1300 mAh.

Lumia 610 also has a 5 MP with LED Flash and autofocus. However, it is not equipped with a front camera, like Lumia Lumia 710 and 800.

In terms of design, this smartphone has a 3.7 inch 800 x 480 pixel resolution, and the screen has been coated with anti-scratch and anti-burst Gorilla Glass. Lumia is available in a choice of 610 colors cyan, magenta, black, and white.

For business connectivity, available microSIM port, MicroUSB, Bluetooth, and 3G HSPA and Wi-Fi for internet connection
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This is the continuation of the iPod Shuffle, Nano & Touch

In addition to releasing the iPhone 4S, in the event "Let's Talk About the iPhone", Apple is participating in the announcement about the fate of the ranks of the music player device. This also answers the rumors circulating that Apple will discontinue production of the iPod Shuffle.

In a ceremony held at the headquarters of Apple, it is known that innovative vendors still maintain the existence of the iPod Shuffle. Then for the iPod Nano, Apple has made ​​some improvement and in order to attract more consumers, Apple also cut the price. Too bad there was only one significant improvements made ​​in the Apple iPod Nano, which is enlargement of the screen in a multi-touch display systems.

Meanwhile, other changes merely increased application performance to enrich the experience of Nike fitness user, as well as 16 hours penambahkan new look. With the changes that he did, Apple iPod Nano even lower prices.

For the 8GB version, which was originally USD 149 price cut to $ 129. iPod Shuffle itself the price is unchanged, ie, USD 49 (2GB). Same with the Nano, the iPod Touch also cut the price.

For the 8GB version priced to $ 199, $ 299 for a 16 GB, and $ 399 for a capacity of 64 GB. To make it more functional, the latest generation of iPod Touch will be packed with new features. The features mentioned include iMessage (like BlackBerry Messenger) and iCloud. Quoted from  PadGadget, Wednesday (10/05/2011), iPod Touch version will be released on Tuesday, October 12 and has now opened for pre-order.

iPod Shuffle & Classic will be stopped?

Rumors about the cessation of production of two of Apple's music player is pushed back to the surface. Reportedly, the product will be stopped production it is the iPod shuffle and iPod classic.

The announcement of the Apple company that this year they will do a 'product transition' is the cause of this rumor warmed up.

Typically, Apple has announced a range of iPodnya at an event in the fall in America States. But this time Apple seems to use it to announce the new iPhone. iPod Classic now has 10 years of competing in the device market and its own music player has not changed much.

Quoted from the Telegraph, Tuesday (29/09/2011), iPod Classic is a product with sales weakest in the ranks of the iPod.

While the iPod shuffle is almost the same as the nano, just minus the screen. The absence of the screen on the iPod shuffle has become an issue since his first appearance in 2005. iPhonepun birth was mentioned as one factor that makes iPod sales sluggish. iPhone itself is memuskan consumers to need an MP3 player and a smartphone.

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