Latest Tech Updates: Top ten cell phones

Latest Tech Updates: Top ten cell phones: "1) Motorola Atrix 4G This dual-core phone is fast and boasts solid data speeds, but the Atrix-powered laptop accessory is a good idea poorl..."

Top ten cell phones

1) Motorola Atrix 4G
This dual-core phone is fast and boasts solid data speeds, but the Atrix-powered laptop accessory is a good idea poorly executed.

 2) HTC ThunderBolt
The well-appointed ThunderBolt is the phone to buy if you want to see what 4G can do.

 3) Samsung Epic 4G

The standout of the Galaxy S phones, the Epic 4G offers some enticing features like a physical keyboard front-facing camera and 4G network support.

 4) T-Mobile myTouch 4G
The powerful myTouch 4G delivers when it comes to multimedia and performance, but make sure you live in an HSPA+-supported area before purchasing it.

5)  HTC EVO 4G
The speedy HTC EVO 4G packs in some powerful specs and a variety of multimedia features into a stylish, minimalist design, but not everybody will get to enjoy one of its best features--4G connectivity.

 6) Apple 32GB iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 is a major upgrade from its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS, in everything from the camera quality to data speeds.

 7) Motorola Droid X
Motorola Droid X shines at multimedia playback, network performance, and features; but the interface can occasionally be sluggish.

8) Samsung Galaxy S 4G
The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a solid, yet powerful phone, but it doesn’t have the specs to compete with the next generation of smartphones.

9) HTC Droid Incredible
The HTC Incredible is one of the most impressive Android phones available with a gorgeous display, slick user interface, and lightning-fast processor.

 10) Google Nexus One
The Google Nexus One impresses with a stunning AMOLED display, speedy performance, and cool tweaks to the Android OS; but some network issues prevent it from being a superphone.

 

Latest Tech Updates: PS3's biggest secrets finally revealed!!

Latest Tech Updates: PS3's biggest secrets finally revealed!!: "PS3 and PS3 slim Have a PlayStation 3? If that's the case then below are five tips and tricks that you won't find in the user manual. 1)..."

PS3's biggest secrets finally revealed!!

PS3 and PS3 slim

Have a PlayStation 3? If that's the case then below are five tips and tricks that you won't find in the user manual.

1) Play games from any country

Yes, you can now literally play any game from anywhere in any place of the world. Unlike the PS1 and PS2 games, PS3 games are not region coded. This means that now USA games can be played on Euro consoles.

2) The secret video reset

Take your PS3 to your room upstairs or a mates place over the weekend and there's a good chance you won't see anything on the screen. This is because your new T.V. may have been set to a different resolution or is using different cables. Now that your screen is blank you can't change it! What to do?

Simple, shut down your PS3 then restart by pressing and holding the power button. This will reset your PS3 to its most basic 480p graphics mode so you'll be able to see enough to choose RGB SCART, component, HDMI or whatever from here.

3) See how much charge is on your pad

There's no indication of how much charge is left on the pad itself. Instead it appears on screen during games. Press and hold the PS button on any joypad. An indicator will appear, showing your pad's charge as a small battery.

4) Upgrade your hard drive

Simply remove the cover flap on the bottom of your PS3. Undo the blue screw and slide the drive over to the right and out of your PS3. Undo the four screws on the 'caddy' and remove the old drive. Put your new drive in the caddy (it should be exactly the same size, of course) and re-do the four screws. Slot it back in and slide to the left to make the connections. Re-do the blue screw, pop the cover back on and restart your PS3. Say 'yes' to the message on screen and voila!

5) Download game saves

There are hundreds and thousand of your favourite game's saves out there on the internet. If you have lost your data than why play your game from the beginning when you can download game saves. Download the save you want - it'll come in a 'PS3' folder that you can lift onto a USB stick and put into your PS3. Go to the Game menu, choose your stick and the game save you downloaded should be right there. Press Triangle to copy it to your hard drive.

Latest Tech Updates: Battlefield 3 coming fall 2011

Latest Tech Updates: Battlefield 3 coming fall 2011: "Battlefield 3 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC Battlefield is a first person shooter being published by EA digital illusions CE. Battlefield 3 is..."

Battlefield 3 coming fall 2011

Battlefield 3 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC

Battlefield is a first person shooter being published by EA digital illusions CE. Battlefield 3 is a directsuccessor to its previously released Battlefield 2 in 2005. It is expected to be released in the fall of 2011 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Call of Duty will go head to head with Battlefield 3.

The official Battlefield Blog confirm a full single-player and co-op campaign, jets, prone, and 64-player multiplayer for the PC version. The Frostbite 2 engine will power the game and a Limited Edition will be revealed around GDC.

Battlefield 3 Gameplay

 Will the game have a single-player component?

Yes, and it will be a separate fiction from Bad Company 2 with different characters. The year is 2014 and, at least in one of the missions, you follow along with a squad of U.S. Marines in Iraqi Kurdistan. For those interested, the campaign can be played co-operatively.

What multiplayer details are available?

The online component of Battlefield 3 will feature an unlock progression structure that's more extensive than Bad Company 2. It sounds like there'll be four base classes in the game, all highly customizable. Squads for online play will be implemented, though modified for Battlefield 3. Expect some of the maps to be quite large since jets will be included as controllable vehicles. You'll also be able to go prone.

What platforms is Battlefield 3 being developed for and when is it coming out?

The game will be made available this holiday season for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Latest Tech Updates: Pros and Cons of the HTC Desire HD

Latest Tech Updates: Pros and Cons of the HTC Desire HD: "HTC once again came with another high end smartphone, the HTC Desire HD. It comes with Android software and is the successor of the original..."

Pros and Cons of the HTC Desire HD

HTC Desire HD

HTC once again came with another high end smartphone, the HTC Desire HD. It comes with Android software and is the successor of the original HTC Desire. In this article we will have a look at the HTC's specs, hardware, software and of course its pros and cons.


HTC Desire HD specs:

• 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen (480 x 800)
•  1GHz new-gen Snapdragon processor
•  768MB RAM
•  3G data connectivity
• WiFi (B/G/N)
• Bluetooth
• 1.5 GB internal storage
• Hot-swappable microSD card slot with a bundled 8 GB MicroSD card (expandable to 32 GB)
•  Android 2.2 with HTC Sense UI
• Integration with HTCSense.com for cloud services
• HTC Locations maps app for offline/pre-cached map data
•  Dolby Mobile and SRS wow HD support

Review: HTC Desire HD Pros

• HTC Sense UI is still awesome
• Incredible in-hand feel
• Gorgeous industrial design
• Hot-swappable microSD card
• HTCSense.com is a perfect companion
• Large display
• Pre-cache map support with HTC Locations

Review: HTC Desire HD cons

• No option to turn off the Sense UI
• Headphone jack is at the bottom of the device (to some this belongs in “The Good” section)
• No front-facing camera or HDMI port
• Could use some more internal memory

HTC Desire HD review conclusion:
HTC Desire HD is a great smartphone. It might be one of the best smartphones I have ever seen so far. The HTC desire HD is super fast with a large screen. Not to mention the performance with 1GHz processor and 786MB of RAM. Currently, I think it is save to say that the HTC Desire HD is the best Android phone made by HTC. However, this Android smartphone is not perfect. You won’t find any front facing camera nor HDMI port. But hey, it is good enough for me.

Latest Tech Updates: Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Latest Tech Updates: Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: "Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (left) vs Apple iPad 2 (right) Earlier this month, Apple waved it's newest iPad, the iPad 2. So how does the succ..."

Apple iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (left) vs Apple iPad 2 (right)

Earlier this month, Apple waved it's newest iPad, the iPad 2. So how does the successor to the phenomenally successful iPad compare against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1?

As expected, the iPad 2 is a gentle evolution of the original iPad, sporting a faster processor, front and rear cameras, an HDMI port, 720p video capture and a lighter, thinner design. It also now comes in a choice of black or white.

While the iPad 2 is certainly an improvement over its predecessor, the majority of new features are already being mirrored by rival tablets. A contender for Apple's tablet throne is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which boasts a stunningly thinner at just 8.6mm compared to Apple's 8.8mm body including both USB and memory card ports.


If you are unfamiliar with these tablets, here's an overview of each:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung will unleash a new challenger to the Apple iPad 2 – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Equipped with a 10.1in WXGA touch screen, a 1GHz Dual-Core application processor and an 8-megapixel AF camera, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with all the trimmings you’d expect from a high-end tablet.
 Galaxy uses Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS; an operating system built specifically for tablet devices and smartphones. 
Some of the key features new to Android 3.0 include tabbed browsing, a Windows-esque taskbar, improved multi-tasking and up to five customisable home screens. Honeycomb should help to make the Galaxy Tab 10.1's interface more intuitive and user-friendly. It all starts with a competitive price of $499-matching the iPad 2.

Apple iPad 2 
Apple made the iPad 2 thinner, lighter, and more powerful than the first-generation tablet. The iPad 2 also has front- and rear-facing cameras, which enable FaceTime video chat, and at least one high-profile launch app iPad 2 exclusive in iMovie.
It comes in with a choice of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB capacity and prices range from $499 to $829.
 
 Overall
Judged on specs alone, the Apple iPad 2 doesn't do much more than keep pace with its tablet rivals. So there you have it. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is shaping up to be a worthy alternative to the Apple iPad. The 8-megapixel camera, SD memory card slot and Honeycomb OS may even give it a decided edge. In the end, the decision will be heavily influenced by price and battery life. If the Galaxy Tab 10.1 can match Apple in these areas, we’ll have a clear victor.