Samsung Galaxy Tab Review

Does the Galaxy Tab work well?

The next ultra-cool gadget I plan to buy is the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a new tablet PC that's set to explode on the scene in 2011. According to many industry experts the Galaxy will be the biggest and best alternative to the Apple iPod. This feature-packed mobile computing device is ultra sleek and actually smaller than the iPad, plus with the Google Android OS it's designed to be able to do more things (and more things better). I'm not an Apple fan but I do really want an IPad-like portable computer to carry around with me. As usual, I've been looking for good reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Tab before I buy it. Here's a nice one I just found...

Samsung Galaxy Tab - A Head Turing New Tablet Device Which Offers The Full Package

Since the release of the Apple iPad, several manufacturers have concentrated their efforts on developing rival tablet devices. One of these is Samsung, who has recently released the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

This sleek and stylish looking device is somewhat smaller than Apple's rival device at 190.1x 120.5x 12 mm which is ideally sized for portability whilst still being able to take advantage of the large 7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen. This is great for viewing photos and videos as well as gaming and using the user interface in general. This is due to a pixel configuration of 600x 1024 which is able to display up to 16million dazzling and clear colours. The highly customisable and intuitive TouchWiz UI is installed as Samsung's custom Android interface.

In order to view and operate the screen in both portrait and landscape modes, there is a built-in accelerometer sensor which automatically senses the angle at which the unit is held, and built as the contents of the screen accordingly. Another innovative feature called Swype is also included. This is installed on several of the manufacturers' previous mobile phones and operates in conjunction with the onscreen QWERTY keyboard. It allows users to slide their finger from one key to the next without having to take their finger off the screen, in the manufacturers claim this can offer a 30% improvement to text entry speeds.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab also operates as a standalone mobile phone, unlike the Apple iPad. This relies on both EDGE & GPRS to keep it connected to the appropriate cellular networks, whereas access to the Internet relies on both 3G and Wi-Fi where available. Both of these options allow for great browsing experience, which is enhanced by Adobe Flash 10.1 support which allows users to take advantage of multimedia elements of websites such as games and videos. The full package of Google features is included to do this running the Android 2.2 Froyo OS. Additional connectivity features include Bluetooth and micro USB as well as GPS with A-GPS support which allows location based functions to operate.

Another advantage that the Samsung Galaxy Tab has over its iPad rival is a 3.15 mega pixel digital camera with Autofocus and LED flash. This also doubles up as a video camera offering an alternative to taking still images. There is a second camera located on the front of the device which operates at 1.3 mega pixels and can be used for video calling or as a webcam.

There are 16 GB and 32 GB models available, meaning each one can potentially store thousands of files and various formats, the their media files or documents thanks to the included media player and Thinkfree Office compatibility (which supports MS Office documents). Users also have the option to utilise the integrated microSD card slot which can accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB, allowing him further storage can be attained.

With features such as the impressive touch screen, full HD video playback, advanced Internet browsing and productivity tools and powerful 1 GHz processor being the tip of the iceberg, it is clear to see the Samsung Galaxy Tab becoming very popular indeed.

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HTC Desire Z Android Phone Review

I'm in that mode I get into sometimes when I see a new cell phone I want to buy. The culprit this time is the new HTC Desire Z. It looks like a very, very cool Google Android phone and I think I'm gonna get it. Here's a review I just found for the new HTC phone:

A Review Of The HTC Desire Z



An Android smartphone with a physical keypad is a rare creature, with the Milestone 2 from Motorola being regarded as the best possible example of such a phone. Now HTC have released the Desire Z, a phone looking to steal the glory away from the previously unrivalled Motorola.

The HTC Desire Z incorporates a very high quality screen that will be the envy of many of its rivals. Unlike the Desire HD, a phone which has stolen much of this models thunder, the Z features a 3.7 inch display, slightly smaller than the HD but with added benefits when it comes to elements such as battery life. The screen is a capacitive touchscreen, always welecomed thanks to the superb responsiveness that they offer. Should you feel the need, HTC also have fitted an optical trackpad beneath the screen. This is alternative is a great option if you ever require a little more precision than what the screen offers. At 480 x 800 pixels, the resolution is great, and add in to this equation the capability of displaying 16 million colours and the result is a screen that is not only crystal clear, but also vivid and colourful. Despite opting away from AMOLED technology on this occasion, HTC have really got the best out of S LCD, and you will be hard pressed to find many screens that can rival this one. The phone does measure up a little on the large side at 119 x 60.4 x 14.2mm, but anybody opting for a phone with a physical keypad should be well prepared for the inevitable increase in size. At 180 grammes in weight, the phone is one of the heaviest available, but never does this model feel to overweight or uncomfortable, all it does is merely adds to the robust and quality feel of the model.

The HTC Desire Z features the usual array of ports for connection to other devices. A 3.5mm headphone jack is alway pleasing as it really does open up a massive choice of headphones that can be used with this model. The fact that the Desire Z also boasts an RDS Tuner makes the unit a perfect phone for music lovers. A micro USB connection help you to link the handset to your home PC, not only great for backing up the phone but also for transferring all manner of file types. Should you prefer no wires, then Bluetooth 2.1 is present and ideal for linking to devices such as headsets and in car entertainment systems. Internet connectivity see all the features you would expect of a top end phone present. Tghanks to 3G connectivity the phone works superbly whilst on the go. EDGE and GPRS are also available should you stray into an area with no 3G coverage. WiFI enables you to connect to a personal network to achieve the ultimate online experience.

HTC have produced yet another superb phone with the Desire Z. This handset really does rival the very best Android phones currently available, with a physical keypad and a great screen further adding to the phones appeal.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect Reviews

Apparently the hottest and "best" gift for Christmas 2010 is the new Microsoft Kinect device. It's a video game controller system that allows you to play without actually having a typical controller in your hand. It contains a camera and infrared lighting system that measures your body movements. So it could be the ultimate home fitness device if it catches on! I want to get one for my MS Xbox and possibly buy one for my cousins. But first I want to know if it really works. Right now it's hard to find any real user reviews of the Kinect because it hasn't actually been released yet. But I was able to come across the interesting article below. If you have your own reviews, ratings, or opinions please leave them in the space below. Thanks!

Kinect Reviews - Are They Accurate? Demo Xbox Kinect at a Microsoft Store Today to Find Out

There's good news for anyone who lives near a Microsoft store and wants to verify the online Kinect Reviews by checking out the new Kinect technology in person. If you're curious what Kinect for the Xbox is all about, you can try it at Microsoft stores nationwide. Keep in mind that there are currently only four stores available so that's not what most would consider "nationwide" but it might be great news for those who live near one of them.

Microsoft stores can currently be found in:

Scottsdale, AZ
Mission Viejo, CA
San Diego, CA
Lone Tree, CO

If you live in or near one of these areas then you might be able to participate in a demo that Microsoft is putting on for the public. This demo will give you the opportunity to try the exciting new Kinect technology for yourself. And then you can contribute to the Kinect Reviews online with your own hands on experience.

The Kinect is set to have many features that gamers can't wait to check out for themselves. This is why many are already pre-ordering the system based on online Kinect Reviews alone. Kinect retails at around $150 and is compatible with existing Xbox 360s. Kinect works by using multiple cameras to track the player in three dimensions so it can sense what you are doing and how you are moving.

Kinect does not work like your ordinary web cam but instead has infrared lights that spotlight the room and allows it to see you in a wide variety of lighting conditions. It has incredibly powerful software and is also equipped with a microphone that allows you to talk to the Xbox. The camera hub has facial recognition and is able to track you as you move and walk around.

It also has the VideoKinect feature that allows you to talk to people on other Xboxes using Windows Live Messenger. You can even watch the same movie together. If you have Netflix, you can instantly choose and watch the movies that you enjoy. All you have to do is reach into the air and pick it out, much like pulling a movie off the shelf.

With all the advanced features on the Kinect, you might feel yourself like you are in a movie but it's real and it's coming to your home soon.

A demo presentation at E3 not only unveiled the project but also showed viewers what they could expect from the Kinect for the Xbox 360. Many believe this, along with the release of the new Xbox 360 Slim will be enough to make many other console users make the switch for themselves. To decide for yourself check out the Kinect Reviews online or if you can, get yourself to a Microsoft store to check out Kinect in person.

Ziggy is a casual gamer who has become obsessed with Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect. He is trying to compile the best Kinect reviews on the web to help spread the word about Kinect and Kinect games. Kinect Reviews [http://www.kinectreviews.com/kinect-reviews-is-it-any-good

Nextbook Tablet Computer Reviews

We need Nextbook reviews!

Just as the tablet computer/e-reader wars are heating up with the release of the of the new NOOK Color a new contender has jumped into the ring: the Nextbook "Next2" Android tablet computer. The little gadget packs a LOT of features for a pretty small amount of money -- about $199 for the end of 2010 -- and is getting lots of attention online. People (including myself) are looking for good reviews and user opinions to find out if the tablet actually works and is truly a more "high value" buy than the other popular tablet and e-reader devices out there (ex. Apple iPad, Nook, Amazon Kindle, etc.).

The Nextbook has a 7 inch TFT color display, 2GB of memory (with an SD card slot to add as much extra memory as you want), Wi-Fi connectability, photo viewer, MP3 player, app support, and access to Borders Online Bookstore. I comes pre-loaded with 25 ebooks which is pretty dang cool.

Do you have a review, question, or comment about the new E FUN Nextbook tablet? Please leave them in the space below. Thanks!