gadget reviews : Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Rezound Dogfight Part 2

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Rezound Dogfight Part 2
Between the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound, and Motorola DROID RAZR, Verizon customers have some great choices when it comes to top-tier Android phones. Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Nexus up against the HTC Rezound to see which one rules the Android nest on the nation's largest wireless carrier. The Galaxy Nexus offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP CPU, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD (720p) display with PenTile, 5-megapixel shooter with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, 1850 mAh battery, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Rezound is a music powerhouse, with Beats by Dr. Dre technology, along with a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch HD 720p display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing shooter, 1620 mAh battery, and Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 3.5. They're both packing killer specs, but only one can take home the gold medal. Will the Galaxy Nexus win for Ice Cream Sandwich, or will the Rezound and its music capabilities take the cake? We'll figure it out. Part 2 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Titan Dogfight Part 1

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Titan Dogfight Part 1
Aaron throws the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and HTC Titan into a dogfight battle. The Galaxy Nexus offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD (720p) display with PenTile, 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, front-facing camera, 1850 mAh battery, 4G LTE connectivity, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Titan is the flagship Windows Phone device at the moment and packs a 1.5 GHz single-core Snapdragon CPU, 4.7-inch WVGA display, 8-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, 1600 mAh battery, and Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango). Two very different devices in a dogfight battle. Which one will win? Part 1 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Titan Dogfight Part 2

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. HTC Titan Dogfight Part 2
Aaron pits the Samsung Galaxy Nexus against HTC Titan in another epic dogfight battle. The Galaxy Nexus is available at Verizon and sports a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD (720p) display with PenTile, 5-megapixel shooter with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, 1850 mAh battery, 4G LTE connectivity, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). AT&T;'s HTC Titan is the flagship Windows Phone device at the moment and offers a 1.5 GHz single-core Snapdragon CPU, 4.7-inch WVGA display, 8-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, 1600 mAh battery, and Windows Phone 7.5 - known as "Mango." It's two different user experiences, but only one can come out on top. Which one will take home the gold medal? Part 2 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : Rumor Roundup: What to Look Out for in 2012!

Rumor Roundup: What to Look Out for in 2012!
Rumor Roundup: What to Look Out for in 2012! Noah K is back for another holiday episode. Last week, he rounded up (woohoo!) all of the hottest rumors of 2011. This week, Noah provides some thoughts and insight on what to expect in the world of tech in 2012, specifically and especially at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas!

gadget reviews : Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Browser & Movie Studio

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Browser & Movie Studio
One very nice new feature in Ice Cream Sandwich is the Movie Studio video editor. It's similar to other mobile device video editors like the one that comes with the Nokia N8 and Apple's iMovie which you can buy for the iPhone on the App Store. You've got all the basic functions like combining different video clips, adding titles, transitions, and a few simple effects. Android's Movie Studio works quite well, but often times you'll have to wait for a command to be applied and the progress bar is very small and difficult to even notice. The browser has nicely been redesigned to offer thumbnail images of each open "tab" containing a different web page. You can now see more than one thumbnail at a time and easily switch between them. Navigating a web page and zoom/panning through out it is plenty fast, though you'll often see a bit of faded re-rendering. When it comes to HTML 5 speed tests however, the ice cream sandwich browser does not impress with its slow frame rates.

gadget reviews : Android Application Weekly - ViBe, YouSendIt, SoundTracking, NoLED, Train Conductor 2

Android Application Weekly - ViBe, YouSendIt, SoundTracking, NoLED, Train Conductor 2
Android Market Links and QR-Codes: bit.ly In this episode of the Android Application Weekly we demonstrate some apps that will keep you entertained, let you share large files through email, and create custom vibration patterns for your contacts. To download these directly to your Android smartphone or tablet just take a picture of the QR-Code using Google Goggles or any other QR-Code scanner or click on the app title link to be taken directly to the Android Market. This week we have ViBe 0:16, YouSendIt 0:46, SoundTracking 1:16, NoLED 1:46, and Train Conductor 2 2:16. Website: ‪pocketnow.com Facebook ‪facebook.com Twitter: ‪twitter.com

gadget reviews : First Look at CyanogenMod 9 on the Galaxy Nexus

First Look at CyanogenMod 9 on the Galaxy Nexus
It's been about a month and a half since Cyanogen himself said work had begun on CM9 and to "check back in 2 months". Since that date is quickly approaching, how close are we to having a functional CyanogenMod 9? Based on what I saw, we're very close! First off, the Galaxy Nexus (in either variety) isn't an officially supported CM device -- yet. I suspect it will be the launch device for CM9 when it's finally released. Next, there are no official builds of CM9 for the Galaxy Nexus -- or any device for that matter. I was, however, able to get my hands on a custom compiled version of CM9 and load it up on my GSM Galaxy Nexus for you to see! Head over to the article on pocketnow.com for all the details and links to the files you'll need: pocketnow.com

gadget reviews : HTC Vivid from ATT Hardware Tour

HTC Vivid from ATT Hardware Tour
In this video, we are taking a close look at the hardware on the one of the newest 4G LTE devices from ATT: the HTC Vivid. Dimensions 5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44" 6.24 oz Battery 1620 mAh Display 4.5" S-LCD 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) 262k colors Gorilla Glass Processor Dual core, 1200 MHz, Qualcomm APQ8060 Memory 1024MB RAM 16GB flash memory Radios GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS: 850, 1900, 2100 MHz LTE: 700 Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz Wifi b/g/n Bluetooth USB 2.0 microUSB charging/data port (with HDMI out capabilities) Stay tuned for our upcoming software tour of the HTC Vivid, where we will dig into the phone in more detail. The HTC Vivid is available for $199 on a 2-year contract from ATT. Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com

gadget reviews : Amazon Kindle Fire vs iPad 2 (and other tablets)

Amazon Kindle Fire vs iPad 2 (and other tablets)
The last in our video review series on the Amazon Kindle Fire is a comparison with other tablet hardware. We have a HTC Flyer, Galaxy Tab 10.1 and an iPad 2 on hand for the analysis. Overall, the Amazon Kindle Fire is a fantastic device for the price and hopefully will lead to reducing the gap between Android and iOS tablets. Our final score for this Amazon Kindle Fire? A 3.5 out of 5. Pros: - Bright screen - Strong ecosystem for content - Solid build - Great battery life - Price Cons - Only 8GB of storage (with no expansion options) - Still not any comparison to the iPad 2 (but why would you) - Stereo speakers located on the same side You can purchase the Amazon Kindle Fire for $199 from Amazon.com Website: pocketnow.com Twitter twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com

gadget reviews : Galaxy Note Unboxing & 1st Look

Galaxy Note Unboxing & 1st Look
Unboxing the White Samsung Galaxy Note. Thanks to Negri Electronics: www.negrielectronics.com When the Samsung Galaxy Note was announced a few months back, many wondered whether it was a phone, tablet or something we'd haven't even heard of. At 5.3-inches of screen, the device absolutely towers over smartphones currently on the market. We got a brief hands-on in September and came away impressed despite its massive size. It's a phone, just to clear the air. And it's huge. In a world where devices are only getting bigger, the Galaxy Note jumps past the 4-inch range altogether and lands at a massive 5.3-inches. Why move up in increments when you can up the ante in one swing? What we previously considered big -- Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound, Droid Razr -- is now slight and tiny. What we want to know will the size hinder or improve the experience? And is the Galaxy Note daily driver material? Continue reading: tchno.be For more tech goodness, check us out at: www.technobuffalo.com Follow Us on Twitter www.twitter.com Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Check Us Out on Google + tchno.be

gadget reviews : Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Software Tour

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Software Tour
Since we've already shown you most of what's new in the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android that ships with the GSM version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, this video is going to show you a couple things that Verizon has added and then we'll go through some of the things that I personally really like, as well as a few things that might be confusing or frustrating for some people.

gadget reviews : Droid Xyboard 8.2 Unboxing & Hands On

Droid Xyboard 8.2 Unboxing & Hands On
Droid Xyboard 8.2 Unboxing & Hands On There's been no shortage of tablet devices this year, and Verizon is seeing fit to say goodbye to 2011 by introducing an oddly named Honeycomb line: Xyboard. How the honchos at Big Red ever thought the name would catch on, we'll never know. In a market dominated by the iPad and Kindle Fire, out comes not one, but two Xyboard variations slated to succeed this year's Xoom. The design is interesting, and it comes equipped with LTE, but are those features enough for consumers to take notice over something like the Transformer Prime? Priced at $430 for the 16GB model and $530 for the 32GB (with two-year contract) the Xyboard 8.2 sure isn't cheap, especially when you factor in the cost of a data plan. Continue Reading: tchno.be For more tech goodness, check us out at: www.technobuffalo.com Follow Us on Twitter www.twitter.com Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Check Us Out on Google + tchno.be

gadget reviews : Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Review Part 1

Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Review Part 1
Smartphones aren't the only mobile tech item in demand right now - tablets are becoming increasingly popular with the big four wireless carriers. Available now on Verizon Wireless, the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 goes head-to-head with Apple's iPad 2 and offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 8.2-inch display (with 1280 x 800 pixels), 5-megapixel camera with a flash, 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, a 3960 mAh battery, and Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It's available in two flavors: a 16 GB model for $379.99, and a 32 GB model for $479.99. It's a feature-rich tablet on paper, but does it hold up to the hype in real life? We'll find out. Part 1 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Review Part 2

Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 Review Part 2
Thought the "DROID" branding was reserved for smartphones? Think again! Available now on Verizon Wireless, the Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2 goes head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy Tab series and Apple's iPad 2 and packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 8.2-inch display (with 1280 x 800 pixels), 5-megapixel camera with a flash and HD video recording, 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, a 3960 mAh battery, metal accents, and Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It's available in two versions: a 16 GB model for $379.99, and a 32 GB model for $479.99. You can also snag a 10.1-inch version of the DROID XYBOARD. It offers some nice specs, but suffers from some lag from time to time. Is it worth considering? Part 2 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : What's The Apps: Best 7 of 2011

What's The Apps: Best 7 of 2011
What's The Apps: Best 7 of 2011 It's the end of the year, and after downloading, testing, reviewing, and uninstalling many apps, Jon Q rounds up his favorite seven. These apps aren't necessarily scientifically ground breaking, or can help you improve your reading speeds by ten fold. They're just every day apps that stood the test of time, and that's what makes them the best!

gadget reviews : Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Dogfight Part 2

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Dogfight Part 2
Dogfight battle, Android style! Aaron pits Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus against Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch. The Galaxy Nexus is available on Verizon Wireless for $299 and offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD (720p) display, 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing shooter, 1 GB RAM, a 1850 mAh battery, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Epic 4G Touch can be had at Sprint for $199.99 and packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core Exynos processor, 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 8-megapixel shooter with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, and Android 2.3 with TouchWiz 4.0. You've got Ice Cream Sandwich on one, but a better camera and processor on the other. Which one will be the winner? Check it out! Part 2 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : Samsung Focus S Winners are...

Samsung Focus S Winners are...
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gadget reviews : iPad 2 Giveaway!

iPad 2 Giveaway!
To Enter: tchno.be Touch App: bit.ly Did you miss out on getting that iPad 2 you wanted for Christmas? Not sure how you're going to be able to afford one now? Well, TechnoBuffalo to the rescue! Starting today, TechnoBuffalo has teamed up with the folks behind Touch app to give away an iPad 2 to one lucky winner somewhere in the world. The lucky winner will receive a brand new iPad 2, and this is open to anyone in the world! So long as you have an address we can mail a package to, you're good to go! So, how do you enter? It couldn't be simpler. All you need to do is leave up to one (1) comment per day on this post and you're golden. We do ask, however, that you do associate some method of communicating with you on your Disqus login, whether it be Facebook or Twitter, just make sure we have some way to reach you. Contest runs through 11:59 PM PST on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Limit of one comment/entry per day. Only comments on this post count towards entering the contest. The winner will be chosen at random from the comments by entering the final number of comments into Random.org and choosing a winner. Remember, the contest closes 11:59 PM PST on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Good luck, and here's hoping you win! Be sure to check out the nice folks from Touch app for their help in us being able to bring you this giveaway!

gadget reviews : Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Dogfight Part 1

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Samsung Epic 4G Touch Dogfight Part 1
Which Samsung Android phone is the best? Aaron does a dogfight between the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Epic 4G Touch, two top notch (yes, top notch) Android devices. The Galaxy Nexus is available on Verizon Wireless for $299 and packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD (720p) display, 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, 1 GB RAM, a 1850 mAh battery, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Epic 4G Tocuh packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core Exynos processor, 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, and Android 2.3 with TouchWiz 4.0. You've got Ice Cream Sandwich on one, but a better spec list on the other. Which one will win the dogfight? Dive in and find out! Part 1 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com

gadget reviews : HTC Rezound vs. HTC Vivid Dogfight Part 1

HTC Rezound vs. HTC Vivid Dogfight Part 1
4G LTE phone dogfight! Aaron throws the HTC Rezound and HTC Vivid into the ring for an epic Android battle! The Rezound offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU, a 4.3-inch true HD 720p display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, front-facing camera, a 1620 mAh battery, and Android 2.3.4 with HTC Sense 3.5. The HTC Vivid offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 4.5-inch qHD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, a front-facing camera, a 1620 mAh battery, and Android 2.3.4 with Sense 3.0. They're both awesome and both provide 4G LTE connectivity on their respective carriers, but only one can take home the gold. Which one will it be? Part 1 of 2. Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com Win Free Phones: instantwin.phonedog.com