Blackberry Storm2 9520

Lets we review it!!
Specifications:
2G Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
3G Network: HSDPA 2100
Dimensions: 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm
Weight: 160 grams
Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size: 480 x 360 pixels, 3.25 inches
Vibrating Alert: Yes
Ring tone: MP3
Memory: Internal 2 GB
GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32-48 kbps
HSCSD: No
EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP
Infrared port: No
USB: MicroUSB v2.0
Camera: 3.15 Megapixels, 2048x1536 pixels
Operating System: BlackBerry OS
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Internet Browser: HTML
Games: Yes + downloadable
GPS: with A-GPS support
Battery: Li-Ion 1400 mAh
Standby time: 305 hours (2G) / 280 hours (3G)
Talk time: 5 hours (2G) / 6 hours (3G)
Other Features: Java, BlackBerry maps, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+, Video player, MP4/3gp/H.264/WMV, Radio, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, image stabilization, Speakerphone, 3.5 mm audio jack, Organizer, Voice memo/dial

Motorola Android 2.0 on BGR

Over the weekend we posted some shots that we found regarding the Android 2.0 operating system that BGR managed to get their hands on. Just a day before that BGR also made a quick video showing HELLOMOTODROID which looks to be exactly the same phone.
Now BGR have shown us some full pictures of the phone including a number of angles showing us exactly what it will look like. The phone as mentioned, will run Android 2.0 (which from what I have read looks amazing) and will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 3GS. It is described as the thinnest QWERTY slider phone ever mad. It runs a fast processor and has a nice sized capacitive touch-screen for input.
The keyboard is described as being very usable although apparently it isn’t the final keyboard that will be used. Another unique feature is the docking station that you get with the phone. When sitting it next to your PC the phone tuens in to a multimedia station to present weather information along with time and other various details that you might want to know.
Overall the phone has been described as being quite amazing by BGR. Take a look over their gallery to see exactly what the phone will look like and what you get.

Motorola Announced The Motorola Barrage

Motorola and Verizon today announced the Motorola Barrage. An IPX7 water ingress protection model withstanding 30 minutes submerged in one meter of water.
It is not often we see a new rough phone announced these days. Most new releases are designer deviced with touch screens.
The Nokia 5210 and Ericsson R310 are classics in this segment but these models are no longer available. It has been tough times for Motorola’s mobile division lately. Nice to see them back in business again. I can't recall seeing a rough clamshell before. The Barrage might be the first.
The Barrage specifications won't blow you out of your chair. But that is not the reason why you would buy this phone anyway.
This rugged device sports a tough-as-nails exterior. Designed to be submersible for up to 30 minutes in one meter of water, it is constructed from chrome, glass, mesh and rubber – protecting it against blowing rain, humidity, solar radiation, high and low temperatures, blowing dust, salt fog, altitude, shock, vibration and transit drop.
Lets we review for Motorola Barrage key features :

• Mil Spec certified for extra strength and protection from blowing rain, humidity, solar radiation, high and low temperatures, blowing dust, salt fog, altitude, shock, vibration and transit drop.
• Waterproof when submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
• Push to Talk features for fast, clear and reliable calls and chirps.
• Large battery that packs 1170 mAH for extended talk time
• 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder.
• Dual speakers for high quality audio to cut through noise
  Motorola Barrage specifications.
• Network: CDMA 800/1900, Digital Dual Mode.
• 120 gram
• 96 x 55 x 24 mm
• Standby time: 9 hours
• Talktime: 6 hours
• Display: 2.2 inches, 176 x 220 pixels, 262k TFT. Second display: 1.66 inch 120x160 pixels
• SMS, MMS, EMS
• 2 megapixels camera and 8x optical zoom
• 256 MB memory

Interesting?

iPhone 3Gs Leather Cases

Piel Frama iPhone 3GS Leather Cases On The Way

First off the mark will be Piel Frama Leather Cases for the iPhone 3GS, Nokia N97 and HTC Touch Pro2.

About Piel Frama
For those who don’t know much about Piel Frama, they are a European company who are known worldwide for their superbly handcrafted leather cases. Each case is lovingly created by an experienced leather craftsman who use only first-quality cowskin. Unlike other leather case brands you see on the market, every Piel Frama leather case is subject to strict quality controls during the whole manufacturing process.

Piel Frama iPhone 3GS Leather Case On It’s Way
I am particularly excited to be receiving and reviewing a Piel Frama iPhone 3GS Leather Case. From the product images, it looks very similar to Mr.Gadget iPhone 3GS Leather Cases. However the Piel Frama versions use a higher grade of leather, have a money pocket and a rotatable belt clip.

Piel Frama iPhone 3GS Leather Case Features:

• Magnet closure system (The magnets on the case may interfere in the compass function)
• Sync through travel cable
• Routable and completely removable belt clip (the knob is also removable)
• 2 Credit Card Slots
• 1 Money Pocket
• Soft Leather Lining
• ABS inserted protection

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15 Battery Saving Tips For The iPhone 3Gs

Let’s face it, despite the welcome improvements in hardware and software, the new iPhone 3GS still suffers from the same problem that all its predecessors had – battery life is terrible.

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve compiled a list of 15 ways that you can keep your iPhone 3GS juiced up.

1. Turn off WiFi – Saves power when not searching and staying connected to a wireless connection. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Switch Off.
2. Turn off Bluetooth – Similar to switching off Wi-Fi you can get more time by turning this feature off. Go to Settings > General > Bluetooth > Switch Off.
3. Turn off Vibrate Alert - Audio alerts take up less power than a vibration alert. Go to Settings > Sounds > Switch off Silent Vibrate and Switch off Vibrate Ring. You can also flick the Ring/Silent switch on the side of the iPhone.
4. Turn Off iPod Equalizer – This was an old tip from Apple when they were helping users conserve battery on iPods. Go to Settings > iPod > EQ > Switch Off
5. Get an iPhone Car / Vehicle Charger - Re-energise your iPhone while you’re driving. Normal charge time via one of these adapters is from 30 – 40 minutes.
6. Get a iPhone Battery Extender – There are a couple of gadgets out there that allow you to add a battery extender to your iPhone. The negative impact is that it adds extra bulk.
7. Turn off Location Services / GPS – When switched on quite the juice drainer as it employs a combination of Wi-Fi, cellular and GPS to determine your location. Go to Settings > General > Location Services > Switch Off.
8. Cut down telephone calls – Only answer the important ones and let the rest go to your voicemail so you can check later.
9. Reduce Game time - Stop playing Paper Toss and Blowfish – save that battery power!
10. Reduce Screen / Display Brightness – One that I only recently implemented that has given me more time with my iPhone everyday. Go to Settings > Brightness > use slider to select lower brightness. Also switch Auto-Brightness off.
11. Activate display of battery percentage - Keep close tabs on how much battery power you actually have left and display this permanently on your screen. Go to Settings > General > Usage > Battery Percentage > Switch On.
12. Check mail less frequently – Increasing the intervals your iPhone fetches emails or doing it manually fewer times a day can also help battery life. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data > Turn off Push and set to Manually.
13. Activate Auto-Lock with short interval – This feature dims your iPhone screen after a selected period of time of inactivity. The shorter the interval the faster it will put your iPhone to sleep and initiate auto-lock. Go to Settings > General > Auto-Lock > 1 Minute.
14. Turn off 3G - Although you won’t be able to download data as quickly this saves you a substantial amount of power. Go to Settings > General > Network > Enable 3G > Switch Off.
15. Turn off Data Roaming – Turn data roaming off when abroad especially, to avoid substantial roaming charges when using email, MMS, web browsing and other data services. Saves battery and money! Go to Settings > General > Network > Data Roaming > Switch Off.

Would love to hear if you have any others.

 

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Samsung Star WiFi S5230W

Samsung Star WiFi S5230W Specification :

• General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• Announced : September 2009
• Status Available : Released 2009, September
• Size Dimensions : 104 x 53 x 11.9 mm
• Weight : 92g
• Display Type : TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
• Size : 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches
  - Accelerometer sensor
  - Handwriting recognition
  - Smart unlock
• Sound Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, WAV ringtones
• Speakerphone : Yes

Samsung S5230W Star Wifi

• DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Memory Phonebook : Yes, Photo Contact
• Call records : Yes
• Internal Memory : 50 MB
• Card slot : microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB (verified), buy memory
• Data GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
• HSCSD : No
• EDGE Class 12
• 3G : No
• WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth : Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
• Infrared port : No
• USB : Yes, v2.0
• Camera Primary : 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels
• Features Smile detection
• Video : Yes, QVGA@15fps
• Secondary : No
• Features Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
• Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
• Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Games : Yes + downloadable
• Colors : Black, Silver, White, Pink
• GPS : No
• Java : Yes, MIDP 2.0
  - MP3/WMA/AAC player
  - H.263/H.264/MP4 player
  - Organizer
  - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
  - Shazam Find Music service
• Battery : Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
• Stand-by : Up to 700h
• Talk time : Up to 10h

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