Singapore local firm Synrgic launches first 4.7″ IPS LCD screen Uno powered by 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470 Android Smartphone
Singapore, April 30, 2013: Synrgic, a home-grown multi-national, enters the smartphone market today with the launch of the Synrgic Uno – a stylish Android smartphone that positions the company for rapid growth in Asia’s booming smartphone category.
Designed and developed at the company’s Singapore R&D centre, the Synrgic Uno features a large and beautiful display, a fast and fluid experience and impressively long battery life.
The Uno is targeted at young professionals in emerging markets in Asia. “We focused on delivering quality features with surprising value. That is what this segment seeks. We use top quality components throughout, like the latest Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 processor, Corning Gorilla Glass, and a premium 4.7” hi definition IPS display,” said Synrgic’s Chief Executive Officer, Cheo Suan Jin.
“Most of the phones for this segment are made in China. We decided to manufacture the Uno in South Korea to get the best quality. You won’t get many like that,” he added.
Stylish Good Looks, Ergonomic Design Designed to be practical and ergonomic, the Synrgic Uno features sleek curves and a button placement that makes the phone inviting and very practical to use. A custom Dark Umber colour lends a touch of sophistication. Weighing just 133 grams (with battery), the Synrgic Uno measures 135mm x 71mm and just 9.5mm in depth.
A key feature is the premium quality 4.7” IPS LCD display, which delivers accurate colours in bright, crisp detail at 720p. The responsive multi-touch display is clad in Corning Gorilla Glass with an oleophobic coating for strength and durability.
All the Power You Need, Efficiently At the heart of the Uno is the latest Texas Instruments Dual Core Dual Channel OMAP 4470 application processor clocked at 1.5GHz. Two memory channels coupled with a full gigabyte of low-power DDR2 RAM allow each core to work at maximum efficiency delivering fluidity and responsiveness. Two companion M3 cores perform simple computing tasks for enhanced energy efficiency.
The OMAP 4470 features Imagination Technologies’ SGX544 graphics-processing core for extreme graphics performance. A special power-saving Vivante companion GPU takes over during less intensive loads to conserve even more power.
Remarkable Battery Life
A large 2300mAH lithium battery, coupled with the battery saving features of the OMAP 4470, provides superior standby and talk time (up to 12 hours on 3G), almost 15 percent longer than many smartphones in its class. Because the battery is removable, rejuvenating the phone requires a simple battery swap, with no slow charging external power packs required.
High definition imaging
A high quality auto-focus 8 megapixel rear camera with powerful LED flash and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera allows the capture of precious memories on the go (1080p full HD recording).
Sharing on the Go
With Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, sharing contacts, locations, and webpages is now easier than ever. Simply hold the Synrgic Uno near another NFC enabled smartphone and tap to share. Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) lets you share photos and videos on any HDTV instantly.
A Pure Android Experience
No bloatware and unnecessary apps to slow the experience down, with full-featured official access to the Google Play Store.
1 for 1 Synrgic Exchange for peace of mind
Customers can exchange their unit for a new one if it is found to be defective during the one year warranty. This means an efficient service experience and peace of mind. The Synrgic Exchange service applies to every Synrgic Uno purchased from authorised resellers.
Pricing and Availability The Synrgic Uno will first be available at Synrgic’s international online store (www.synrgic.com) at a list price of US$320 (SG$400) tax exclusive.
The 5 inch full HD 1080p Xperia Z is powered by Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad Core processor. Other than having a larger screen compared to the Xperia V, it has a 13 megapixel fast capture camera which performs just like a HD camera. Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR video is available on the Xperia Z.
The Xperia Z improves on power management with a new feature BATTERY STAMINA mode which improves the standby time by 4 times or more by automatically shutting down battery draining apps.
The Xperia Z is 7.9mm thin and is highly durable with tempered glass and anti shatter film on the front and back and it is IP 55 and IP57 certified for dust and water resistant.
The Xperia Z and Xperia ZL (in a smaller form factor) will be launched in Q1 2013 with JellyBean. It will shortly be upgraded to Android 4.2.
It will be available in 3 colours, Black, White and Purple.
Sony Mobile Singapore showcase the new 5″ Xperia Z
bluetooth 16 Jan 2013
Sony Mobile Singapore showcase it’s latest Android Smartphone at Red Dot Museum yesterday. The latest addition to the Xperia family is Xperia Z, the first full 5 inches reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 smartphone in a compact water proof design form factor.
The 5 inch full HD 1080p Xperia Z is powered by Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad Core processor. Other than having a larger screen compared to the Xperia V, it has a 13 megapixel fast capture camera which performs just like a HD camera. Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with HDR video is available on the Xperia Z.
The Xperia Z improves on power management with a new feature BATTERY STAMINA mode which improves the standby time by 4 times or more by automatically shutting down battery draining apps.
We have seen NFC being used on Xperia V share music on speakers. With Xperia Z, you can share music, photos and videos to the new BRAVIA TV. Simply touch the remote control of the TV and mirror the contents to the large screen Sony TV.
The Xperia Z is 7.9mm thin and is highly durable with tempered glass and anti shatter film on the front and back and it is IP 55 and IP57 certified for dust and water resistant.
The Xperia Z and Xperia ZL (in a smaller form factor) will be launched in Q1 2013 with JellyBean. It will shortly be upgraded to Android 4.2.
It will be available in 3 colours, Black, White and Purple. Xperia ZL will be available in Black and White.
On the next few pages, we run through the specifications and included two videos showing the features of the Xperia Z and the One Touch Mirroring feature mirroring contents through NFC.
Quad-core smartphone with incredible battery life and a thinner, lighter
PadFone 2 Station deliver the ultimate mobile flexibility.
Taipei, Taiwan (October 16, 2012) — ASUS, a global leader in the new digital era, today announces PadFone™ 2. Building upon the successful PadFone combination of an Android smartphone and dockable tablet for incredible mobile flexibility, PadFone 2 consists of a higher specification quad-core, LTE-equipped smartphone and a completely redesigned tablet.
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled PadFone 2 in front of the world’s media at a press conference in Milan, Italy. “Our relentless drive to innovate through our ‘Design Thinking’ philosophy has empowered us to create PadFone 2. It’s beautiful, it’s fast and, best of all, it’s intuitive,” said Mr. Shih.
PadFone 2 is a fully featured 4.7” Android™ smartphone with industry-leading specifications that docks with the unique PadFone 2 Station to become a lightweight, but fully featured, 10.1” tablet. Apps are seamlessly optimized on-the-fly to support both tablet and phone modes, with an instant transition between smartphone and tablet screen sizes.
Enlarge and charge
ASUS’ world-renowned ‘Design Thinking’ philosophy has significantly reduced PadFone 2 Station’s thickness and weight. At just 649g, the combined weight of both PadFone 2 and PadFone 2 Station is now lighter than most tablets on the market, and the dock mechanism has been redesigned to require just one swift step to use. PadFone 2 has also been subtly refined to increase its screen size to 4.7”, while reducing its thickness and weight to just 9mm at its thickest point and 135g, respectively.
Battery life is astounding, too. The higher-capacity PadFone 2 2140mAh battery provides up to 16 hours 3G talk-time and 13 hours Wi-Fi web browsing, while PadFone 2 Station’s 5000mAh battery gives up to 36 hours 3G talk-time. PadFone 2 Station’s internal battery also has enough capacity to recharge the docked PadFone 2 three times over.
Super phone, super performance
A 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM ensures incredible PadFone 2 performance in both smartphone and tablet modes. The new 4.7” 1280 x 720 HD Super IPS+ display uses scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass and delivers sharp, detailed images with accurate colors, ultra-wide viewing angles and 550 nits brightness for stunning outdoor visibility.
A new 13-megapixel high-performance camera captures incredibly detailed images with no shutter lag. Burst mode can capture up to 100 shots at a blisteringly quick six shots per second, while simultaneously recording 1080p HD video at 30fps, or 720p HD video at 60fps. Low-light performance is also enhanced by the wide f/2.4 aperture and a dedicated image signal processor. Both PadFone 2 and PadFone 2 Station feature superlative sound quality too, thanks to ASUS SonicMaster technology and audio tuning by Waves, recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award®.
Easy to share, easy to save
With capacities up to 64GB and 50GB of ASUS WebStorage provided free for two years, PadFone 2 offers endless possibilities for storing data. Data syncing between devices is also a thing of the past, since PadFone 2 storage is used by PadFone 2 Station when the two are connected, while NFC allows users to share webpages, Contacts and user recommendations from Play Store with others. Shared mobile data connectivity between smartphone and tablet also means just one data plan is needed for both devices, while support for up to 42Mbit/s DC-HSPA+ and 100Mbit/s LTE delivers super-fast web browsing and downloads.
User-friendly enhancements
PadFone 2 also features a new version of the SuperNote app that instantly converts handwritten notes made in multiple languages into editable text. Its Instant Translation tool also translates any word, phrase or sentence in an email, web page or app at a touch, without the need for a third-party translation tool.
Availability
PadFone 2 will be launched before the end of December in Europe (Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and Sweden) and Asia (Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and U.A.E). Availability in other countries will be announced at a later date.
LTE (DL: 100Mbit/s / UL: 50Mbit/s)Operating systemAndroid 4.0 ICS (upgradeable to Jelly Bean)ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon S4 (8064 + 9215m) quad-core Cortex A15 class (1.5GHz) with Adreno 320 graphicsStorage / memory16GB / 32GB / 64GB eMMC Flash / 2GB LPDDR2 RAMColorBlack / WhiteConnectivity802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 & NFC (mobile payment function is optional and by request only)
3.5mm audio jack, Micro SIM
ASUS 13-pin dock connector (supports Micro-USB 2.0 & Mobile High-Definition Link for HDMI connection)GPSA-GPS & GLONASSDisplay4.7“ (1280 x 720) / 312ppi
Super IPS+ (550 nits)
Scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass with HCLR Film (anti-fingerprint coating)Main camera13MP BSI Sensor Sony Camera, f/2.4 Aperture,
five-element lens, auto focus with LED flashFront camera1.2MPOtherG-sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, e-compassBattery2140mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)Talk timeUp to 16 hours with 3GStandby timeUp to 352 hours with 3GBrowserHTTP / Google browser / YouTube browser / Facebook / Google+MessagingSMS / MMS / email / IMVideoVideo Playback: MPEG4/H.264/H.263/WMV @ HD 1080p
Video Recording: MPEG4/H.263 @ HD 1080p / 60fps @ 720p
H.264 Video Decode @ 720p / Video Encode @1080pH.264 / Ogg / Theora / MPEG4 / WMV / 3GPPictureJPEG / PNG / GIF / BMPAudioMP3 / WMA / 3GP / AAC / AAC+Dimension137.9 x 69 x 9mmWeight135g
PADFONE 2 STATION SPECIFICATIONS
Color
Black / White
Display
10.1“ (1280 x 800, WXGA), 149ppi
IPS with capacitive multi-touch
Scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass with HCLR Film (anti-fingerprint coating)Camera1MP front camera
13MP via PadFone 2 rear cameraBattery19Wh (5000mAh)Connectivity3.5mm audio jack via PadFone 2
ASUS 13-pin dock connector (Micro-USB 2.0 Host)External phone antennaWi-Fi & BT, GSM, WCDMA, & LTE receiver diversityAudioHigh-quality speaker with ASUS SonicMaster technology
All specifications are subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Content and product availability varies by country and coverage areas, and is subject to change. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies
Canon launches CanonSGLens App Android version, now available on GooglePlay, following the success of the iOS version.
Singapore, 27 August 2012 – Building on the success of thecompany’s first iOS app for DSLR users, Canon Singapore is pleased to announcethe availability of the free CanonSGLens app for Android users in Google Play.
Basedon figures on the Apple App store from January to July 2012, the iOS version of the app, which was first released in 22 December 2011,has been in the top 50 downloads on iPad and top 100 downloads on iPhone forPhoto and Video category based on monthly average.
Similarto the iOS app, the Android app features detailed lens specifications of all 66Canon EF and EF-S lenses sold in Singapore with a unique interactive simulatorthat allows users to compare the field of view of two camera-lens combinations.It also contains interactive educational content about depth of field andexposure, which is extremely useful for DSLR users, whether they are beginners, amateurs orprofessionals. TheCanonSGLens for Android app now comes with 7 new lenses for users to test out.It is compatible with smartphones and tablets running Android 2.1 and up.
Featured Content
§ Detailedlens specifications of all Canon EF and EF-Slenses sold in Singapore. The 7 new lenses added to the database are:
- EF24-70mmf2.8L II USM
- EF-S18-135mmf/3.5-5.6 IS STM
- EF24mmf/2.8 IS USM
- EF28mmf/2.8 IS USM
- EF40mmf/2.8 STM
- EF500mmf/4L IS II USM
- EF600mmf/4L IS II USM
§ Compare lens specifications side byside, with differences indicated
§ Compare high resolution MTF charts andlens constructions diagrams
§ Field of View simulator featuringmultiple photos taken of the same scene in Singapore using two differentcamera-lens combinations
§ Depth of Field simulator andcalculator
§ In-depth topic with interactivesimulators explaining how aperture and shutter speed affect exposure, depth offield and motion blur in the various exposure modes
App Features
§ Compatible with Android 2.1 and up
§ Optimized for all types of Androiddevices and orientations, even for screens as low as 320 x 480 megapixels
§ Highly visual interactive simulators
§ Bookmark your favourite pages
§ Add your own notes to any page
§ Content optimised for both portraitand landscape orientations
§ No internet connection required
§ Powered by the 123di contentvisualisation engine
CanonSGLensis now available fordownload on Google Play at:
HTC announced it’s availability of the new HTC One X on 2 Apr 2012 (tomorrow). We are delighted to be able to try out this amazing phone at the HTC One World Event held at Marina Bay Sands Hall Press Event.
When we first looked at the exterior of the HTC One X, we were attracted by it’s polycabonate unibody. It just look spectacular in it’s own. Powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor at 1.5GHz, it gives the phone a speed boost with the multi core GPU. It is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The screen is exceptionally sharp and white is definitely white and not grey to the eyes. Reading from the screen is a pleasure as it has a 4.7″ 720p HD screen crafted from contoured Corning Gorilla Glass.
As it is a smartphone with multimedia as focus, the HTC One X comes with an amazing camera and audio playback. With ImageSense HTC One is able to compete with digital camera with it’s fast speed ImageChip and lens. In merely 0.7s, you can take a shot without missing out the important scenes. The phone is also capable of doing sperfast capture at 0.2secs auto focus by holding the shutter button.
The f/2.0 lens is also capable of capture at low light or even no light. It also includes HDR for taking photos at varying levels of brightness.
With Video Pic, you can capture a photo and video shoot at the same time. You can rewind the video, and take a shot you missed in the video capture too.
You can also share photos and videos with Dropbox as it is integrated with HTC Sense. Most importantly, you can now share your contents, play games, read emails via HTC Media Link HD (See video 2 on page 2). It is definitely easier to configure than any others in the market.
As for audio, it has Beats by Dr. Dre integrated. With HTC Sync Manager, you can sync with iTunes or Windows Media Player. You can also listen to streaming internet radio station on the move with the car stereo clip.
On page 2, we will show you how easy HTC Media Link HD works.
HTC One™ Highlighted by an Amazing Camera and Authentic Sound Experience
Unprecedented momentum for HTC One series – available beginning in April with broad global availability through more than 140 mobile operators and distributors.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 26, 2012 – HTC, a global designer of smartphones, today unveiled its new HTC One series of smartphones that represent its most premium mobile experience with a new level of iconic design and amazing camera and authentic sound experience.
“The best moments in life are captured with a photo or remembered by a song, so it was key for the HTC One series to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic sound experience,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We are very focused on creating a camera and audio experience customers will love and use often and we believe the HTC One series delivers this in a way never seen on a phone before.”
With HTC’s most premium experience, the HTC One series integrates Android 4.0 (ICS) with HTC Sense™ 4, the new version of HTC’s branded user experience that is introducing HTC ImageSense™, a new suite of camera and imaging features that set HTC One apart from other phones. HTC Sense 4 also includes broad enhancements to audio quality and simplifies how people listen to music on their phone.
Amazing Camera
With ImageSense HTC One rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of the camera, including the lens, the sensor, the software, and even integrating a new custom HTC ImageChip. These enhancements combine to deliver our fastest image capture, best image quality under adverse conditions and easiest interface that enables quick access to capturing stills and videos with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons.
Superfast Capture – HTC One dramatically reduces the time it takes to capture those key moments. In just 0.7 seconds you’re able to take a shot, and with a new superfast 0.2-seconds autofocus, continue to take nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by holding the shutter button.
Good photos in adverse conditions – HTC One delivers dramatic enhancements in image capture quality even in adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright backlighting. The f/2.0 lens on the HTC One X and HTC One S offers best-in-class performance, capturing 40 percent more light than the f/2.4 lenses available on other high-end phones. HTC One also includes HDR, a market-leading technology, for taking great photos even when there are varying levels of brightness.
Video Pic (Concurrent Video/Still Capture) – With Video Pic you capture a photo and shoot video at the same time. Now, while you’re shooting HD video, all you have to do is tap the shutter button and it snaps a high-resolution still photo while the video continues to shoot. You are also able to capture a photo frame from a previously recorded video.
Dropbox integrated with HTC Sense – HTC One gives you an easy way to save and share your photos and videos. HTC has integrated Dropbox into HTC Sense 4 enabling HTC One customers to get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years. That’s enough to keep more than 10,000 high-quality photos. Dropbox is also integrated throughout HTC Sense 4, so it’s easy to edit, save and share your documents and other kinds of files.
Sharing your photos and more – HTC One gives you a new way to share your photos and videos. When you plug in HTC’s wireless Media Link HD* accessory into your TV’s HDMI port, you can easily share your photos, videos, or anything else on your phone with your friends, family or colleagues regardless of the television’s brand as long as it has HDMI.
Authentic Sound
With HTC One, Beats By Dr. Dre Audio™ integration is enabled for the first time across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound whether you’re listening to your favorite music, watching a YouTube™ video or playing a game. HTC One also makes it easy to get and listen to your music on your phone with the built-in HTC Sync Manager software that automatically installs to your computer when connected. Once connected, it is easy to transfer songs, artists and playlists from your music library.
Of course, people today no longer just listen to the songs stored on their phones; they use streaming services and tune into Internet radio. So HTC One lets you customize the new Music Hub with your favorite services and music applications, like the latest Soundhound technology, giving you one place to go for all of your music.
HTC One lets you take all of your music anywhere, including the car. With HTC One, you get an easy way to bring your mobile music to your car’s sound system with the HTC Car Stereo Clip*. It also lets you connect to your music through more than 50 thousand online radio stations worldwide or play music from any service or app on your phone through your car speakers. All this makes HTC One the one place to enjoy all your music, wherever you are, with the power of Beats By Dr. Dre Audio and HTC Car.
HTC One X
The HTC One X features a beautifully crafted polycarbonate unibody that has the ruggedness of metal but is super lightweight. With seamless construction, the unibody combines a unique high gloss ‘piano’ finish and a matte back. HTC One is blazing fast with the new NVIDIA® Tegra 3 Mobile Processor for clear graphics, faster applications and longer battery life. It includes a 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1™ quad-core with an integrated fifth Battery Saver Core and a high-performance 12-Core NVIDIA® GPU. The HTC One also has an amazing 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen crafted from contoured Corning™ Gorilla Glass. HTC One X will also be available in select 4G LTE markets with a LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4™ processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU’s.
HTC One S
The HTC One S is for people who want a high-end smartphone in a more compact size. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU’s. It also includes a 4.3-inch screen crafted from contoured Corning™ Gorilla Glass. HTC One S brings HTC’s innovative metal unibody styling to a new thin 7.9-mm design, making it HTC’s thinnest phone yet. The HTC One S sports two new finishes that break new ground in mobile phone innovation. The first is an ultra-matte black Ceramic Metal surface that is the result of a microarc oxidation (MAO) process originally developed for use in satellites. It transforms the surface of the aluminum unibody into a ceramic, super-dense crystalline structure that is four times harder than anodized aluminum, enabling the HTC One S to look great over time. The second finish for the One S takes anodizing to a new level with a new patented process that creates a light-to-dark gradient fade that looks gorgeous and sophisticated.
HTC One V
Utilizing the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend, the HTC One V brings top-end design to a smartphone with broad appeal and a premium experience that delivers an amazing camera and authentic sound. It features a simple, iconic aluminum unibody design that exudes craftsmanship and quality.
Global Availability
With unprecedented excitement, the HTC One series will begin shipping in April with broad global availability available beginning in April through more than 140 mobile operators and distributors globally. For more information and to pre-register for HTC One visit www.htc.com.
PRADA PHONE BY LG 3.0 BEGINS WORLDWIDE ROLLOUT
Much Awaited Designer Smartphone Arrives in
South Korea Today, Europe and Asia in January
Seoul, 28 December 2011: LG Electronics (LG) made its highly anticipated PRADA phone by LG 3.0 available to the public today in South Korea. The phone is now available to Korean customers and scheduled for the release in most European countries and other parts of Asia in January.
The phone, its existence announced only last month in Seoul during the joint signing ceremony, was unveiled for the first time at a showcase event in London two weeks ago. The stylish new device has been attracting significant attention for being the only smartphone with premium branding on the market currently.
The PRADA phone by LG 3.0 is the third handset from the PRADA and LG collaboration following the highly successful PRADA phone by LG 1.0 and 2.0 phones. The latest offering continues in the same tradition combining PRADA’s trademark chic simplicity with LG’s leading technology, including one of the brightest 800-nit NOVA display and a PRADA themed UI for truly unique mobile experience.
Following PRADA’s renowned design philosophy, the handset features a full glossy touchscreen on the front and PRADA’s signature Saffiano pattern on the back. Impressively thin at only 8.5mm, minimal hardkeys and a classic black finish complete the phone’s sleek look.
With 1.0GHz Dual-Core/Dual Channel architecture, the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 is as effective as it is stylish. The phone runs on Android Gingerbread OS with an update to Android Ice Cream Sandwich scheduled for the second quarter of 2012.
For more details on this unique collaboration, please visit the official site of PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 at www.pradaphonebylg3.com.
Key Specs:
Operating System: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Memory: User 8GB maximum (varies depending on carrier requirements)
Display Size: 4.3 inches
Resolution: WVGA (800 x 480)
Display Brightness: 800 nit
Camera: 8MP
Processor: 1.0GHz Dual-Core / Dual Channel
Battery: 1540mAh
LG Optimus 3D P920 3D Android Phone Review
Bluetooth 23 Oct 2011
Phones have evolved so much these few years, from keyboard to touch screen, to voice control etc. Although most people will agree that most Android phones are just iPhone look alike with similar features, LG Optimus 3D is otherwise.
LG Optimus 3D, is quite different from it’s competitors. Based on Android 2.2 which LG promised an upgrade, the LG Optimus 3D spots a glasses-free 4.3″ wide display, displaying 3D contents that are recorded by the phone or from Youtube. The dual 5 mega pixel camera is capable of doing real time video recording and still images both in 3D. 3D videos can be uploaded to youtube immediately. It can also record 2D videos at 1080P HD resolution and 720p in 3D.
There is also a 3D hot key on the rear of the phone. It can convert 2D to 3D vice versa by the press of the button. 3D game converter is added in the latest firmware (v10d). You can also share and view 3D videos on the large screen effortlessly, with HDMI 1.4 connection to 3D equipped TV.
All this is accomplish with LG’s advanced “tri-dual” configuration: a dual-core, dual channel and dual memory architecture based on the ground breaking TI OMAP4 chipset. This configuration enables users to enjoy significantly improved performance and run-time compared to any other smartphone. Unlike other dual-core smartphones, with single channel and single memory, the LG Optimus 3D enables the simultaneous- and thus faster transfer of data between its dual-core, dual channel and dual memory.
The phone is capable of running on 2G GSM 850/1800/1900, 3G HSDPA (900/1900/2100) and hSDPA (1700/2100/850), HSDPA-HSPA+ (14.4Mbps/5.7Mbps) networks. It has a dimension of 128.8x68x11.9 and weighs 168g.
The screen is a 3D LCD Capacitive Touch screen with 16M colours at (480×800). It has a battery pack of 1500mAH. The processor is a Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, PowerVR,SGX540 GPU, TI OMAP4430 chipset.
In the following pages, we will take a look at the interface, pictures and videos recorded using the phone.
If you have been looking for a unique tablet, the SONY S1 and S2 definitely fits the bill. We first set sight on it at the press event of VAIO S and Z notebooks. Unfortunately, it is enclosed in a plastic casing and we aren’t able to get close to it for a hands on. Check out our short article with pictures and video of it at the link below :
At the launch event of the SONY VAIO S and Z series, the attention was drawn away from the two laser thin notebooks. Instead all media attention seems to be on the yet to be available SONY tablet.
One of them is S1 and the other is S2. Both tablet looks sleek and information is sketchy. Below are some screen shots of it and a video of it in display at the event held at Handy Road, Singapore.
From the web, we can find some sketchy information about this two upcoming products.
The Sony S1 and S2 are both based on Android 3.0 Honeycomb with customised UI.
The Sony S1 has a 9.4″ screen with 1280×800 resolution. it has 512MB RAM and 32GB storage. It is powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. Some features include QUick and smooth Touch panel UI, Swift web browser, front and rear cameras. It also has access to playstation suite of games.
For wireless connectivity, it has 3G/4G and WIFI. It can also function as a remote control for Sony products. The design makes it foldable like like a magazine.
The Sony S2 has a 5.5″ screen with 2 1024×480 pixel display screen. It has a Book Style UI Layout and it is WIFI/3G/4G compatible. It is again powered by NVIDIA Tegra2 processor.
LG Optimus 2x Smartphone Review – Introduction bluetooth 16 Jun 2011
For readers of OCWorkbench, PC component chipset maker NVIDIA shouldn’t be a stranger to you. They have been in the motherboard arena for quite some time. In recent years, they re focus into smartphones. LG Optimus 2x is one of the first smartphones powered by this new Dual Core processor Tegra 2 from NVIDIA.
LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. In terms of multimedia capability, the LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality. The LG Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible digital device such as HD TVs for a console-like gaming experience taking full advantage of the phone’s HDMI mirroring, accelerometer and gyro sensor. The smartphone also includes both rear- and front-facing cameras, microSD memory expandability, Micro-USB port and a hefty 1500mAh battery.
Currently, the LG Optimus 2x ships with Android 2.2. It is said that 2.2 is not capable to tap the power of Dual Core. A 2.3 Gingerbread is expected in June/July 2011 which should speed up the phone especially with Android softwares that take advantage of dual core.
In the next few pages, we will take a look at the functions of the phone, pictures, video shots and also HDMI out from the device.
Here are some basic specs
•1 GHz dual core, Tegra 2 processor
•4-inch display
•Android 2.2 with plans to upgrade to Android 2.3
•8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera
- Google TV to launch in US this autumn, worldwide in 2011
- CEO says new Chrome OS to run tablet computers
- Tablet partnerships to be announced later this year
According to Reuters news, Google will launch its service to bring the Web to TV screens in the United States this autumn and worldwide next year, said it’s CEO Eric Schmidt.
Google TV will allow full internet browsing via the TV and it will be free. Google will work with a variety of programme makers and electronics manufacturers to bring it to consumers.
Sony last week had agreed to have Google TV on it’s TV sets and Samsung is looking into it. This come as a challenge to Apple TV which was announced just earlier.
On the tablet front, the Galaxy Tab is powered by Android 2.2. Google on the other hand is pushing Google’s Chrome OS (due to be launched soon) for the tablets.
Huawei will launch own brand Google Android 2.2 phone Huawei U8150 in September 2010
The device comes pre-installed with Android 2.2 (one of the first to come out of the box with 2.2), with the hardware designed to be 100% compatible with 2.2.
The product was jointly planned and developed with Google and brings a wealth of Google options, downlink speeds of more than 7.2Mb/s, ubiquitous mobile broadband services. It also functions as a Wi-Fi router.
This new smartphone will be announced on September 2nd, 2010 in Germany. The product will be launched in Hong Kong early September.
It will be highly competitive price-wise and comes in 4 colours - Black, purple, blue and yellow targeting the youth.
From our sources, this phone intends to be a mass market phone, it will be priced quite competitively at around HKD 2000 (USD 258, SGD 350, Euro 203, UKP 166) without contract.
* Specifications
Dimensions 104×54.8×13.5mm
Frequency UMTS Radio Interface:
EDGE/GSM/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS 900/AWS/2100MHz or UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100MHz
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
Display 2.8” QVGA (320×240) TFT Capacitive Touch
262K colors
Auto rotate (G-sensor)
Camera 3.2 Megapixel Camera FF
Sensor Proximity Sensor
Ambient light sensor
Color Black, purple, blue and yellow
Features
Home Screen: Android Home screen
Local Search: Google Search
Tools: Key Lock / Alarm clock / Calculator / Settings / Note pad
Call service: Voice call
Supplementary Service: Voice mail
Google Mobile Suite:
Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Google sync and Android
Market
Digital Compass: Support digital compass base on Android
Sound Recording: Audio format: AMR
Other
Applications
Google Maps, Google Search, Gmail etc.
From now onwards, you can view OCWORKBENCH NEWS on your mobile phone. Be it a Nokia, Android, iPhone, it will have that streamline view. If you have a larger screen that renders html, you can choose to view it in web view.
Just point your phone’s browser to http://en.ocworkbench.com and the system will take care of it. Here is how it looks like :
Video Review of the LG GD880 Mini Feature Phone Bluetooth 11 Jul 2010
Looking for a small size feature phone? THe LG GD880 will fit the bill. The first sight of it reminds me of the minis from various manufacturers, all trying to outbid one another to make it more compact and handy.
Finished in polished black with silver lining, this phone looks very unique just like the LG BL40 which is longer in size. It has icons and widgets similar to those you commonly see on Android phones.
The GD880 uses a 3.2″ TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors of Size 480 x 854 pixels and is powered by the ARM11 processor which is used in the original iPhone 3G.
Although the GD880 Mini is not a smartphone, it has some neat features that address the social media users. You have 3 page customisable desktop (with widgets, shortucts, icons). They are widgets available for download for real time Facebook and Twitter updates on the 3 page desktop. When the desktop gets too messy, you can just shake the phone and it will help you arrange them in an orderly fashion.
The phone has a 10.6mm Slim 3.2″ Multi-touch LCD. It has built-in Phantom Browser (Support Flash-lite v3.1). It supports Wi-Fi, HSDPA 7.2Mbps & GPS and comes with a 5MP Camera with Auto Focus & Face Detection (no flash). The GD880 also supports 2 finger pinch and zoom for pictures and in the browser to manify the text. There is a FM Radio built in.
LG GD880 is the first to implement the LG Air Sync. LG Air Sync allows you to synchronize your mobile with the computer without USB. A simple right click can select, resize, and crop from a PC or a website, and send directly to your LG Mini. You could also retrieve important information, like contact list, schedule and memo from your LG Air Sync account.
Below is a video showing the contents of the package.
Phone Type
Bar
Color
Black
Dimension:LxWxD(mm)
102×47.6×10.6
Weight with Batt. Standard (g)
99g
Standby Time, Max (hrs)
2G 428hrs / 3G 375hrs
Talk Time (hrs)
300mins
Battery Capacity (mAh)
900mAh Li-ion
2G Network
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G Network
UMTS 900/2100
Display
Main Display Type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Main Display Size
480 x 854 pixels, 3.2 inches
Sensor
S-Class Touch UI, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
Screen
Scratch-resistant surface
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes, 3.5 mm audio jack, Dolby Mobile sound enhancement
Memory
Phonebook
1000 entries, Photocall
Call records
Yes
Internal
60MB
Card slot
microSD (TransFlash), up to 32GB
Data
GPRS
Class 10
HSCSD
Yes
EDGE
Class 10
3G
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 2.0 Mbps
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
V2.1 with A2DP
USB
Yes
Camera
Primary
5 MP, 2576×1928 pixels, autofocus
Features
Geo-Tagging , face detection, Manual Focus, Smile Shot, Beauty Shot, Art Shot, Frame Shot, Panorama, Stitch Shot, Animation Shot
Motorola and StarHub launch MOTOROLA Milestone™ XT Android 2.1 with HD Capabilities in Singapore
- First smartphone on Android platform to play high-definition (HD) videos directly on your HD television
- Features 720p HD camcorder and 8MP camera with professional xenon flash
Motorola and StarHub launch MOTOROLA Milestone™ XT Android 2.1 with HD Capabilities in Singapore
- First smartphone on Android platform to play high-definition (HD) videos directly on your HD television
- Features 720p HD camcorder and 8MP camera with professional xenon flash
SINGAPORE – June 9, 2010 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and StarHub today introduced the exclusive launch of MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT in Singapore. This exciting offering allows StarHub to further expand its Android™ smartphone line-up to meet increasing consumer demand.
Combining an ultra-thin, fashionable design with the power of high-speed Internet access on the go, the MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT keeps you up to date with the latest industry buzz and lets you create and enjoy the mobile internet experience that matches your lifestyle. Its 720p HD (High-Definition) camcorder lets you capture your videos in high-definition and, for the first time on an Android-powered device, play them directly on your HD television. The photography buff in you will enjoy the 8 megapixel camera with xenon flash to showcase your artistic flair with crisp, high quality images.
Powered by StarHub’s nationwide advanced mobile broadband network and Wi-Fi, MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT gives you the flexibility of high-speed internet access at home, outdoors and on the road, anytime. With a cool and trendy industrial design and ultra-large high-resolution 3.7” pinch-and zoom screen, MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT offers a delightful mobile Internet experience, including browsing the web, watching videos, viewing photos and playing games. Plug it to your HD television via HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and enjoy those memorable videos in high-definition quality.
MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT also offers the best mobile entertainment experience with StarHub’s 24 premium mobile TV channels such as CNN, Asian Food Channel and National Geographic Channel.
“This phone is for the fashionable crowd in the market who do not want to compromise on performance. We are pleased to work with StarHub to bring MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT to Singapore. This device will blow your mind away with its ability to deliver HD videos directly to your HD television!” said Andrew Morley, Vice President of Marketing across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and Asia at Motorola.
“Android has rapidly risen to the rank of a major smartphone platform worldwide. Hot on the heels of the very well-received MOTOROLA MILESTONE launch in March 2010, we are thrilled to offer the MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT exclusively in Singapore from tomorrow,” said Ng Long Shyang, Head of Sales at StarHub. “Powered by StarHub’s nationwide advanced mobile broadband network and no-bill-shock data access packages, the MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT is a fashionable yet power-packed phone for anyone who desires only the best experience in communications, Internet access and the coolest entertainment content on the move.”
MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT gives you access to thousands of apps and widgets from Android Market™1. A suite of Google™ applications including Google Maps™ with Latitude, Gmail ™ and YouTube™ are also integrated onto the device. It brings that experience to life, and makes it simpler, faster, and more fun than ever. Powered by Android 2.1, MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT offers endless possibilities to make consumers’ business, living, gaming and entertainment better by releasing you from the constraints of time and space. The upgraded live wallpaper, with up to five home screen panels, allows more space for customization. You can even group different widgets, such as your calendar, contacts, email, clock, and dozens of others the way you want to, so that you see what you want, where you want.
As MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT is based on an open platform, the preloaded software on your handset updates automatically, regularly renewing the phone with more features and better performance. The reciprocal support between MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT and PC also helps download new applications from the handset or PC.
Capture those important moments like a pro with MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT’s built-in 8-megapixel autofocus digital camera with a professional xenon flash. For the video buffs, record in HD with the 720 x 480 high definition video camera. Save your ideas and other important information with Motorola’s proprietary handwriting recognition technology, which lets MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT record and turn your handwriting into words accurately at high-speed. And the handset’s aGPS satellite positioning and navigation helps you find shortcuts quickly, accurately and easily, and makes traveling down the street or around the world a whole new experience. And with its powerful quad-core processor, MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT allows for smooth and easy multitasking.
Product features and functions at a glance
3.7”, 16:9 WVGA display
Dimension: 60.9×115.95×10.9mm/ Weight:139g
HD video capture at 720p, HDMI to HDTV
854 X 480 ultra-large high-resolution with pinch & zoom and double tap
8 megapixel digital camera with professional xenon flash and 720 x 240 high-resolution video camera function
Support for Bluetooth® stereo headset and data transmission2
3.5 mm jack for the widest choices of headsets for music enjoyment
FM Radio
8GB Micro SD expandable to 32GB
CrystalTalk™ professional noise cancellation technology, recognized throughout the industry for its clear, uninterrupted voice calls in high-noise environments.
3.5G HSPA 10.2Mbps/5.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g for high-speed internet access
Newest Motorola handwriting recognition technology to enable quick input and accurate recognition of cursive styles and simplified forms of Chinese
Powerful Cortex™ A8 processor with 3D accelerator built in for smooth and easy multitasking
Concurrent processing of multiple email accounts and separation of work email and personal email inboxes
Five Chinese input methods including phonetic notation, handwriting, Cangjie, pinyin, and Chinese strokes
Other applications and functions
Google™ Maps3: User location identification, direct direction guide, and as satellite photos and street views provided during map browsing
Gmail™: Integration of, and support to, multiple email accounts
YouTube™: Single-touch play on the home screen or applications
Google Talk™: Communications service provided by Google
Google™ contacts: Online synchronization of contacts
On-screen proximity sensor that automatically locks up when the ear is close to the handset to enable uninterrupted phoning
Touch-control GPS for quick, accurate, and easy identification of shorts
Availability
MOTOROLA MILESTONE™ XT will be available at all StarHub Shops and selected Exclusive Partners’ outlets from 10 June 2010, from as low as S$0, on selected price plans.
Chrome Web store is the new service that Google has announced at I/O 2010, together with Android 2.2, or FroYo. This service will allow users to find the best web apps, and developers to sell their apps in an online market. Froyo, or Android 2.2, now has a release date – it will be out in June.
The idea only goes to prove that Google thinks web apps are the future. This is an idea they have worked with in the past few years. Google Docs is just an example.
Even if it is called the Chrome Web Store, these apps, Google says, will be usable by anybody that has a computer and a web browser at their disposal. They won’t be restricted to Google Chrome.
The apps will be installable, meaning that a shortcut and some data will be stored on your computer.
Google didn’t say when the store will be available, they only said it will be ”later this year”. Developers can already take a look at the official documents so they can develop an app that is up-to-speed with the store.
As for the new version of Google Android, version 2.2, you have to know that it has a tasty name, just like the other versions. It is called FroYo – the name comes form Frozen Yoghurt. It will be out in June and the most important thing it brings is native Flash and AIR support. If Steve Jobs decided to ban Flash, Google seems to be fine with it. WiFi tethering will also be available in the new version. This means you will be able to use it just like you do with a USB dongle.
3D TV is not news anymore but 3D mobile phone is. This clamshell phone is capable of displaying 3D and you do not need special glasses to view it.
The Ming is a clam-shell phone with a 2D screen in each half of the handset. Close the phone, and the screens on top of each other present a 3D image. It’s all to do with auto-stereoscopic technology, according to a recent patent.
The MT820 is set to pack Android — which means Ming could soon get Flash after all. These leaked shots show the handset branded with the China Mobile logo.
