Daily Deal: Motorola Pro+ MB632 Unlocked Android Smartphone for $200

 

 

Maybe you’re not a fan of signing lengthy contracts, but you also don’t want to spend $500 or more on an unsubsidized Smartphone. This deal on the Motorola Pro Plus MB632 could be just the ticket.

Yes, it’s true that this Android Smartphone isn’t quite as sexy as the HTC One X or the Samsung Galaxy S III, but you are paying a fraction of the unsubsidized price. The Motorola MB632 has a 1GHz single core processor to go along with its 3.1-inch touch screen display. You’ll also notice that, unlike so many other smartphones these days, this one actually has a full physical QWERTY keyboard.

Going through the rest of the specs and features, we find Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 5MP camera with LED flash, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 4GB internal memory, microSD expansion (up to 32GB) and the usual array of Google services like Gmail, Search and Google Maps with Navigation.

Find the Motorola MB632 on Amazon for $199.99 outright, a $100 savings off the regular price of $300

4 waterproof Smartphone’s to beat the rains

Motorola Defy Plus

This handset comes with a 3.7-inch display which is water and scratch resistant. Besides, it is dust proof as well. Otherwise too it has very good specifications including a 1 GHz processor, Android 2.3 operating system, a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 1650 mAh battery. Motorola Defy Plus also has 32 GB of expandable memory along with 2 GB of internal storage, Wi-Fi, WI-Fi hotspot functionality, Bluetooth, micro USB and other common Android features. It is available in the market for around Rs 14,000. 

 Motorola Defy Mini

This is the younger cousin of the Defy Plus, but gives good protection from water and dust like its predecessor. It has a 3.2-inch capacitive display and notably comes with dual SIM functionality. The Motorola Defy Mini has Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, a 600 MHz processor, 3 megapixel rear cameras with LED flash, 0.3 megapixel front cameras, 1650 mAh battery, and expandable memory up to 32 GB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth etc. The phone is available for around Rs 12,000.

Sony Experia Go

The Xperia Go has a rugged design that makes it durable and water resistant. It comes with a scratch resistant mineral glass display and meets industry standard IP (Ingress Protection) rating 67 to fight off dust and the effects of water immersion. The device can be submerged under water for up to 10 minutes without its insides getting damaged. Xperia Go comes with a wet finger tracking system that allows it to be used in extreme weather conditions as well. Xperia Go features a 3.5-inch reality display with 320 x 480 pixel resolution and a four point sensitive touch input system. Xperia Go is based on the older Android Gingerbread operating system but the company promises the Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in times to come. Sony Xperia Go comes with a 5 megapixel main camera but misses out on a front camera; so no video calling. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor along with 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB onboard memory for smooth operation

Motorola Razr Maxx

At more than Rs 30,000, this is the costliest phone in the list. Like the others, it also provides protection from water and dust. It has a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory along with a slot for expandable memory of 32 GB, and Android 2.3, which is upgradeable to Android ICS. Motorola Razr Maxx comes with a 4.3-inch screen and has an 8 megapixel rear camera along with a 1.3 megapixel front camera, 3300 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc.

Reference: http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-gadgets-and-gaming-4-waterproof-smartphones-to-beat-the-rains/20120726.htm

5 Best Camera Smartphone’s

In today’s era, when people want to carry their special moments with them, camera is the one which will come to anyone’s mind instantly. Smartphone biggies have been packing in higher megapixels lenses into their smart phones thereby adding bunch of other cool features that would make clicking images with these phones easy, fun and entertaining. A lot of emphasis has been laid in making sure that it is not only important to capture images, but also to share them. In addition to this companies are offering free cloud space and integration with social networks to make the user experience unified. Here’s my list of five best smart phones with the best camera experience, currently available in the market.

Nokia PureView 808

This Nokia’s latest Symbian device was a big eye opener at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012, and obvious reasons were it packed in a 41 MP sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. Nokia PureView 808 captures videos in Full HD (1080p) videos at 30fps. For all those photographers who don’t want images to have jerks at all, Nokia sells an additional tripod mount adapter, which is optional to choose.

Nokia N8

Before the announcements of Nokia PureView 808 the Nokia N8 enjoyed the title of being the best camera smart phone from the Finnish handset giant. The bold letters mean something. Nokia N8 comes with a 12MP auto-focus lens (Carl Zeiss optics) and xenon flash. It has a 1/1.83-inch image sensor and the images that are clicked through this phone are much crispier and have life like colors However, the flash on board is not the best one would find on a camera smart phone. The Nokia N8 captures 720p videos at 25fps.

HTC One X

HTC One X comes along an 8 MP rear camera. HTC one X has a dedicated image processor, which facilitates capturing images at a much faster speed. On a continuous shooting mode, captures up to 4 fps. The smart phone comes with a wide f2.0 aperture through which one can capture nice images even in low-light conditions. The camera can capture 1080p full HD videos at 30fps. HTC One X has an integrated 1.3MP sensor on the front. The feature is that it can capture photos while recording video.

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung has captured major part of the smart phone market. Galaxy S III was much rumored and most awaited phone. It also packs in an 8 MP camera .While working on burst mode one can capture 20 shots in one go with around 6 shots per second. The company has added HDR mode to S III, which takes multiple shots at various exposure values and combines them to create a single image. Samsung Galaxy S III comes with 1.9MP front camera. The ultra-fast processor that powers the device, makes recording smoother as expected, however the auto-focus was slightly at the lower side. Galaxy S III also facilitates tap-to-focus while recording video, thus capturing even better videos. The only missing part is on the optical side, Galaxy S III only supports a maximum aperture of f/2.6, which means, and Galaxy S III will be slightly on the lower side in low-lighting conditions when compared with HTC One X.

Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4s comes with an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. The images captured through this apple product have beautiful color detailing and the f/2.4 aperture clicks one’s precious moments anytime and anywhere. The camera also records full HD (1080p) videos and has got other functionalities like touch focus and Geo tagging.

Reference:

http://gadgeticworld.com/2012/07/21/5-best-camera-smartphones-for-perfect-shot/

Top Dual Sims Android Phones in India

Dual Sims android phones have been around for some time now.  For a heavy phone user it is advisable to keep one phone instead of two and that is where the dual Sims concept comes into play. With over 57% market share, Dual Sims android phones have taken over the Indian cell phone market and the only way it seems to be heading for growth now is through the Smartphone market. As far as android phones are concerned these are becoming popular because of the user friendly OS and the great number of useful and versatile Apps the Android market provides. Now, the combination of these two features seems one of the brightest. With the increasing needs almost all the major or minor manufacturers have launched dual SIM Android phones in the country, be it Samsung, LG, Micro-max or Spice. A look at the Dual Sims Android Phones list will show you the number of phones has grown significantly in the last few months.  Here’s the list some of the Top Dual Sims Android smart phones for you to make the appropriate decision for your next purchase.

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos

This one is Samsung’s first full touch dual Sims android phone. It is packed with many features like 832 MHz Processor and 512 MB RAM. It runs on an Android 2.3 operating system. The touch screen is 3.14inch QVGA and the camera is of 3.15 megapixels with Geo-tagging feature. The phone is 3G and WI-Fi enabled. There is a powerful battery up of Li-Ion 1300 mAh that gives a talk time of 9 hours. The internal memory of the phone is 160 MB which is expandable up to 32 GB. Along with the WI-Fi it has GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth 3.0 and micro USB port for connectivity which makes it totally grab-worthy! The Samsung Galaxy Y Duos is priced Rs. 8,099.

 

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos

The Samsung Ace Duos is one of the handsets that provide a mélange of technology in a single set. Running Android 2.3 on an 832MHz processor and flashing a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, that dual-SIM capability is the highlight, with Samsung’s “Dual SIM always on” feature that forwards calls from the phone number on SIM 2, even if the user is on a call through SIM 1. The camera of this phone is 5 MP with LED flash make it good choice for people who want to have a great collection of pictures. This phone provides fast and very easy access to G talk, Gmail and many more. This one can be bought at a price of Rs. 12,099.

 

HTC Desire V

HTC has introduced a high-end Android handset called the HTC Desire V, which will support dual Sims and has many top-notch features.  With this phone you get a 4-inch screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. It is loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with SENSE 4 and supports HSPA, Wi-Fi and GPS. This HTC handset is powered by a decent 1GHz Qualcomm MSM 7227A (ARM Cortex – A5) processor. In addition, the device has a 512MB of RAM for extra strength. You can certainly depend on the handset for all common uses of Smartphone like web surfing, movie watching and image capturing with no performance failure. This one is definitely desirable!

 

Spice Mi 350n

Spice recently launched their entry level Mi-350n into the dual SIM Android phones category. It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and it runs quite smoothly while running low-powered applications. The device is powered by a 650 MHz processor. 3.5 inch TFT screen with 320 x 480 pixel resolution and the ability to display 16 million colors give an attractive appeal to the phone. The phone has a Mediatek MT6573 chip set that includes a 650 MHz single core processor and Adreno 200 graphics engine for dedicated graphics support. The phone has 256 MB of RAM and 512 MB of internal storage that doubles up as the ROM. The device supports 32 GB of external memory, which is pretty much a standard these days. You can get this at Rs. 7,448.

 

Micro max A78

A78 enhances its dual Sims capability by combining the productivity of the Android platform with the flexibility of a QWERTY keyboard. It’s hard to beat a combination like that. It is powered by the Android Gingerbread OS and has a 3-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3- megapixel front camera. The Phone sports a display of 3.5 inches Capacitive Multi-Touch screen. The Smartphone houses 650MHz processor. It had 1300 mAh battery for longer battery life. It is available at Rs. 7,189.

 

Micro max A73

This device is equipped with latest applications and tools. Micro max A73  runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and powerful 650 MHz Processor with 256 RAM,512 ROM. Along with 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen it is also equipped with a qwerty keyboard. It has a 2MP main camera; a VGA front camera that allows the user to have video calls over 3G. Additionally, presence of a flash light helps you to get a clear and crisp visual even in dim light. This mobile phone features Polaris Office Suite that allows you to access and edit MS Office based files without the use of a computer. Well all this for just Rs. 6,299.

 

LG Optimus 3D

This one is another ace of the optimus series og LG. Since the Optimus 3D, LG have been the only big-name manufacturer to stick to their guns in the 3D Smartphone market. The Optimus 3D is the first Smartphone to launch with a “glasses-free” 3D display, enabling users to take still photos and record videos in full 3D, then play them back in 3D on the massive 4.3 inch screen. This dual Sims phone comes with a dual processor, dual camera and dual-channel memory. It runs on Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread with LG 3D UI powered by Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor with 1 GB RAMS. It has a Dual 5 MP auto focus cameras with LED Flash for better quality pictures. You can get this one at Rs. 24,990.

Summary

All these phones accommodate the latest features along with the hit formula of Smartphone and Dual Sims together. Dual Sims android phones in this list have already excited the consumers and have found a high level of acceptance more and more phones are being added to the list on the daily basis. The dual SIM android phone will continue to take the market by storm. With Blackberry and Windows yet to enter the bandwagon, Android seems to have a clear lead in this space.

Reference: http://www.techatlast.com/top-dual-sim-android-phones-india

 

Nokia 808 Pure View – 41MP Camera

It’s been ages that we haven’t heard some great news from Nokia. Symbian had completely drowned in the mobile war. But the last launch from Nokia, Nokia Lumia, which is a nice model from Nokia, has got Nokia back into the fight at the Mobile War with Samsung, LG, Sony & other giants. & now again, to regain the position at the peak, Nokia has just announced 1 more model of its, Nokia 808 Pure View.

Today at Mobile World Congress, which is going on at Barcelona, Spain; Nokia has announced a phone with 41 Mega Pixel cameras. With the new pixel oversampling & Carl Ziess optics, Nokia 808 Pure view will feature a high resolution 41 MP sensor. The videos could be recorded at 1080p i.e. you would be able to capture a full HD video in your cell phone. The cell phone is going to have a loss less zoom of 4X.

Nokia 808 Pure View is going to be the 1^st smart phone with Dolby Headphones. The audio recording would give a super clear output of the recording as it would be able to record without any distortion up to a thumping of around 140db (When a jet plane takes off, the audio is around 140db). This phone is going to be built with Nokia Rich Recording, by which you would be able to record audio at CD like level of quality. In addition to the above, the device is going to have a Xenon flash & LED video light.

Coming to the Hardware part of Nokia 808 Pure View, it is going to be built with single core 1.3 GHz CPU, 360*640 pixel screen of 4 inches with Clear Black AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass, 512MB RAM & 16 GB inbuilt storage expandable up to 48 GB. The phone with Symbian Bell OS will have BV-4D 1400 mAh High Voltage Li-ion battery which will stand by up to 540 hours. & finally to end with the words of Jo Harlow, the executive VP of Nokia Smart Devices, “Nokia Pure View imaging technology sets a new industry standard by whatever measure you use”

Reference: http://www.techtricksworld.com/2012/02/nokia-808-pureview-41mp-camera.html

The Blackberry Porsche P9981

Porsche met Blackberry back in October with their P 9981 concept, an interesting looking device that is essentially just a standard Blackberry that has been beautified with Porsche styling. For many, you will find that there is little reason to own this model, either because of price, or just because you can get a better phone for even less.

While I will never own one, we did manage to get a look thanks to the folks at Techno Buffalo, who was sent a working unit for review.  Judging by the video, it seems to have pretty good build quality, but probably not enough to warrant the $2400 USD price tag.

For those that aren’t familiar with it, the P 9981 is essentially just a Blackberry Bold 9900, and features a 1.2GHz processor, 8GB storage, NFC support, micro SD, 2.8” display, and 5MP camera. For those that like style and have the money to burn, it certainly is an attractive looking unit.

Reference :http://www.mobilemag.com/2012/01/26/getting-a-closer-look-at-the-blackberry-porsche-p9981-video/

India-Made 5.3″ Dual-Sim Android Phone: BLU Studio 5.3

What’s not to love about the gigantic Samsung Galaxy Note?  An oversized phone and mini-tablet in one compact device makes it a dream come true. If you can’t wait until the Samsung Galaxy Note is available, or perhaps you don’t like its price, here’s good news for you. It sports similarly large 5.3″ screen, runs Gingerbread Android, and will cost you just $259 unlocked. You’ll find a large 2500 mAh battery inside the BLU Studio. The downside is the gigantic BLU screen has “just” 800×480 resolution. For its part, the Samsung Galaxy Note has 1280×800 Super AMOLED with an additional sensor layer for pen input. BLU Studio is driven by single core 800 MHz SoC with 512 MB of RAM as opposed to Note that having a mighty dual-core Exynos 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM.  The Samsung Galaxy Note has the same large 2500 mAh battery as BLU Studio 5.3.  An 8 MPix camera comes on the Note, while just a 5 MPix on BLU Studio.

 

But not all is blue for BLU’s India Android phone; it has dual SIM and saves you about half a grand.

This smart phone is available today from the popular online retailer Expansys-USA and will run you only $259 with free shipping. It’s a GSM unlocked smart phone with support for dual-sim cards. This smart phone tablet hybrid runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread but that is all we know. The press images seem to show some HTC Sense UI style icons but that is about it. Head down to the source link if this interests you but proceed with caution as we don’t know much about this India-made smart phone.

Concept of Tablet XO-3

We’ve already told you about electronically magazine Infinite Book. The project OLPC (One Laptop per Child) created something similar – tablet XO-3. This computer is about the size of envelope but have a lot of modern features. It has a webcam on the back side and ability to shoot video with intuitive control. Main substrate of LCD-display is made from plastic that will protect it from damage. Ring in the corner of a tablet is made to hold it with comfort or hang up when it’s not in use. There will be used the display Pixel Qi, it is suitable for reading at bright sun and is equipped with a power saving mode. XO-3 will be equipped with processor ARM, the device will be waterproof, but its thickness will be 0.65 cm. This unusual tablet should appear in 2012 and its value will be just $75. 

At the core of the new tablet will be an 8-inch standard or Pixel Qi sunlight-readable display with a resolution of 1024 x 768, and 500MB of RAM. It will come with Android and Linux operating system support although the model we played with was running Linux. Our time was brief with the device, however enough to determine that it won't be that fast, but that's not the point here. The point is all about empowering children and adults from developing countries and giving them the tools to allow them to use the Internet to learn. With that in mind one of the key apps the organization was keen to show us was a Wikipedia app that made accessing the online encyclopedia very easy. Although no official date has been given as yet as to when we can expect to see the XO-3 in the wild, a spokesman for the company has told Pocket-lint that the tablet could be put into full production with the product in people's hands in less than 5 months once they get orders. Although no official price has been decided yet, the XO-3 is expected to cost just $100.