Samsung ATIV Tab Review (Our Rating-7/10)

Introduction:

As far as tablets go, we didn't really have that much of a variety until recently. One could either get an iPad from Apple, or go with an Android tablet that fits their budget and preferences. But now that Windows RT is here, things are seemingly bound to change. All of a sudden, we have a third platform entering the tablet race, and it is backed up by a pretty major player – Microsoft.

Today, we are reviewing one such tablet. The Samsung ATIV Tab is a 10.1-inch tablet that runs Windows RT and is meant to be an alternative to Microsoft's Surface RT. As such, it has been outfitted with some decent hardware, including a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor paired with 2GB of RAM, a couple of cameras, the main one being of 5 megapixels, and a full-sized USB port.

But what is Windows RT exactly, you ask? Well, it looks like Windows 8 and it feels like Windows 8, but at the same time, it is quite different. RT is made for ARM-based devices, and the software available for Windows 8 or previous versions won't run on it. The only place one can get software from is Microsoft's own Marketplace, and in there, it still feels a bit lonely, with only about 10,000 apps across the entire catalog.

With that out of the way, it is time to fire up the Samsung ATIV Tab and see what it has to impress us with. First, let's take a close look at...

Best Buy corroborates $150 on-contract price for Nokia Lumia 920

We’ve already seen the PureView-laden Nokia Lumia 920 prematurely listed on Best Buy and eBay for $149.99, but while those listings have been removed, now we have an in-store picture that corroborates the $150 on-contract price for Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 flagship.

This makes the Lumia 920 $50 cheaper than most other high-end devices as Nokia is definitely trying to get you buying Windows Phone. Off contract, the device will sell for $600, which is again $50 less than the rumored $650 retail price for a rival device like the iPhone 5.

However when fared against the Samsung Galaxy S III, the Lumia 920 is around $50 more expensive.

Nokia is bringing its PureView camera technology with great low light performance, and the Lumia 920 also comes with wireless charging, but will this be enough for it to get traction? What do you think?

source: WP Central

Samsung ATIV S vs HTC Windows Phone 8X

Introduction

Microsoft has finally released the first batch of Windows Phone 8 handsets, and since we happen to be in possession of two of those, it seemed only natural to us to make a quick comparison between them. In the blue corner today we have the Samsung ATIV S, while in the red corner we have the HTC Windows Phone 8X – a smartphone that the guys from Redmond seem to be pushing really hard these days.

With both phones being almost identical to one another in terms of software, their biggest differentiating factor will now be their appearance, (screen) size, and whatever little exclusive content/apps they have managed to pack.

HTC J Review (Our Rating - 8/10)

Introduction:

The HTC J is an interesting device. But first, we have to make it clear - this is not the HTC J Butterfly, the 5-inch 1080p monster phone that you might have heard of. Rather, this is a more ordinary smartphone, but still one that can stand its ground.

With a 4.3-inch qHD screen and a dual-core Snapdragon S4, the HTC J looks much like the HTC One S. The similarity is no coincidence as the HTC J is a device targeted squarely at the Asian market with WiMAX connectivity, a feature the One S does not support. This makes it a kind of a niche product on one hand, made to please the quickly diminishing category of WiMAX users, but on the other hand it is also offered unlocked in other markets as simply a 3G phone.

With some level of water protection, larger battery and a funky red paint job among other colors, this device has plenty of reasons to exist on its own even as unlocked. Let’s see if all this actually could make it desirable for more people.

HTC Desire SV Dual SIM , Dual-core 3G Android Phone announced, coming to India first

At an regional event here in Singapore today , HTC announced a new handset the Desire SV which has been designed exclusively for markets like India.It is a Dual-core, Dual-SIM 3G Android phone running on Android 4.0 ICS and getting upgraded to JellyBean soon.Lennard Hoornik ,President ,South Asia , HTC said that Dual SIM 3G , loud audio are features Indian consumers will appreciate.

Here are the specs of the Desire SV

• 4.3 inch WVGA display
• 1 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon
• 768MB RAM
• 8Megapixel camera
• Bluetooth 4.0
• WiFi b/g/n
• Dual SIM with 3G support
• 2xmicroSIM card slots
• microSD card slot.
• Android 4.0.4 with HTC Sense 4.1

HTC  is launching this device exclusively india and is specially been designed with the Indian consumer in mind.Both the SIM card slots use a microSIM card.Pricing has not been announced yet but is expected to be Rs.25000 approximately.
Although the Desire SV is affordable , it does not feel cheap and still has the premium HTC  hardware feel to it. Check out our hands on photos and video later in the day.

Apple iPad mini Review : A smaller i (Our Rating 8.5/10))

Introduction:

Broadening its depth, it surely took Apple a long time to steer into new territory with its much-vaunted iPhone, but nevertheless, they introduced the world an unfamiliar iPhone with a larger 4-inch display. Strangely enough, they’re doing the same thing now with the iPad, as the aptly named iPad mini is set to appease those who have a flare for compact tablets that are easier to travel around with. And to tell you the truth, the timing couldn’t have come any sooner, seeing that we’ve been witnessing such fierce competition in the sub 8-inch category.

By now, we’re fairly familiar with what entails the iPad mini, but upon looking at its $330 starting price point, it’s still somewhat rather difficult to swallow after quickly peeking at its specs sheet. Still, beauty as we all know is more than simply skin deep – so let’s explore everything and see if there’s something more grand beneath it all.

The package contains:

• Lightning cable
• Wall charger
• Start Guide
• Apple decals

Samsung Galaxy S Duos review: S goes Dual OUR RATING- 7/10

Introduction

Dual-SIM users generally fall in one of two categories - those on a tight budget who look to optimize spending by combining carrier plans, and frequent travelers, who don't want to carry two handsets all the time.

Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 official images
Top-tier manufacturers have been trying to wrestle away the first group from white-box makers for a few years now, but only recently have they started to pay attention to the second one. Smartphones are only now starting to emerge that have a decent spec sheet to go with the extra SIM slot. Looking to avoid astronomical charges for data traffic in roaming does not necessarily mean that you want the cheapest device possible.
Enter the Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 - the smartphone that aims to deliver a solid smartphone experience, while juggling calls between a couple of SIMs. As usual we'll kickoff this review with a quick rundown of the smartphone's key strengths and most notable weaknesses.