Dune HD Max - Best device HD entertainment for your house

With Blu-ray, Sigma 8642 chipset, the new model Dune HD Max rated higher than two predecessors, Dune Prime and the Dune Base in HD performance possible.

HD Max is a family of new advanced HD Player of the famous maker of Dune. This product is designed to serve the entertainment needs in HD content in full even when equipped with Sigma 8642 processor was Sony Blu-ray integration, and digital television comes series of auxiliary features, expanded others.


Some outstanding features of the Dune HD Max:

- Handling smooth Full HD 1080p with Sigma 8642 processor.

- Integrate Blu-ray, DVD .

- Audio decoding standard 7.1. Audio supports HD audio, Dolby True HD, DTS HD Master Audio, LPCM, FLAC.

- Support RealD 3D technology is popular in the cinema today.

-  Drive trays 3.5-inch SATA hot-swap function.

- Support Subtitle format: SRT, SUB, SSA / ASS (MKV), VobSub (MP4), Ass (Blu-ray) ...

- The function to help improve the quality of upscaling SD video to near HD quality (1080p).

- The type of connection comes standard: HDMI, stereo audio, component video, composite video, optical, coaxial, 3 USB ports and SD memory card reader.

- Support LAN connection.

- The function is useful file management (copy, move, delete, change, sort and search).

Design

Dune Max HD is the sturdy frame, be sure to size 429 mm x 299 mm x 65 mm. Front style black painted aluminum sharp. The entire metal frame sturdy, tripod with rubber good grip and anti-vibration effects.

The design of the machine is quite simple but smart to the traditional style as the elder Prime Dune, Dune Base. However, the length and width, are little more than Max HD Dune Dune and Dune Prime Base a bit, so the machine can integrate more functionality.

"Front" consists of three main areas: the left is a standard Blu-ray, the right is the hard drive tray. Both have front cosmetic plastic lid, stick to your magnet. The middle display is soothing blue. The front also includes a power button, the group controls Blu-ray, such as Play, Eject, Stop, Next, Back. Buttons proved sensitive, but a little hard.

Meanwhile, back Dune HD Max layout connections science, neat. Cluster 7.1 audio connection strengths is worth of Dune HD Max are arranged separately when the other connections ... With this function, the audio output can connect directly to stereo via 7.1 without receiver (audio decoding device to 7.1).

Finally, the main power button and plug the power cord to the right of the back.

Key Features

Blu-ray equipment on Dune HD Max by Sony. In reality reader smooth operation and virtually no noise. Disk read speed is significantly improved, 30% faster than version Dune BD Prime 3.0 and did not meet the cocoon drives. In addition, Blu-ray on the Dune HD Max can play Blu-ray multi-region and DVD multi region quite well, including a ISO file which fails when the Dune BD Prime 3.0.

Dune Max HD can play HD video file format MKV, AVI, DivX, XviD, WMV9, m2ts, ISO DVD, Blu-ray ISO smooth and rarely encountered the situation is stopped or whether the frame from your video source computer hard drive, HDD Box, USB flash drive or SD memory cards with capacities up to tens of GB.

Sound processing section is one of the strengths of the Dune HD Max when the machine is compatible with all standard audio formats, home theater today, including Dolby Digital and DTS Classical (decode or bitstream), DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus (decode or bitstream) ...

This first option allows the audio output as bitstream format (no audio decoding) or decode (sound decoder available.) This feature is useful, operating through a 7.1 surround sound decoder built. There is little market products that support this feature useful.

Thus, when property Dune HD Max, users do not need to spend extra cost for the receiver. Just select decode the navigation controls, combined with the 7.1 speakers to enjoy audio from an impressive seven satellites. However, Dune HD Max can not set the time (based on distance of the audio signal chain) to transmit sound to the satellites.


If a receiver (decoder, amplifier) audio decoder supports DTS or Dolby Digital bitstream may be transferred, the audio signal will be decoded by the receiver and then transmitted to the speaker. Comparing the sound is processed by a decoder integrated Dune Max HD receiver and through the hard to distinguish from ordinary users.

In addition, Dune HD Max can downmixer into stereo. This feature is useful when you use HD Dune Max connects directly to your TV via HDMI cable or via coaxial cable connected to a stereo Hi-Fi. Tests showed that, after audio downmixer retains nearly 90% quality.

Support most standard subtitles available today to help show the ability of HD movies Max effective for users. Find subtitles machine fully automatic, manage them through its own menu. The subtitle is quite easy to find. In addition, Dune HD Max install location can display subtitles through a control panel that allows changing the location, latency, custom font size and color ...

Design is the same as Dune BD Prime 3.0, convenient and arranged neatly. Of the infrared sensor allows signals from 6m. In addition, the remote control of HD Max also possesses a quite interesting feature is that it allows the viewer to change position and video as you like. Specifically, the keys from 1 to 9 corresponding to the percentage of the film. For example, when selecting a corresponding key number 5 to 50% of the time of the movie you want to surf. The arrow keys allow skim or rewind time in the film (each can be 10 seconds or 1 minute). The keys, "Page +" and "Page -" lets skip or rewind time up to 10 minutes in the film. Also, you can use the Search button to enter values specific time in the film.



Extra features

Dune HD upscaling feature on Max proved quite useful. In theory, this function allows improving the quality of any video quality SD to virtually any Full HD 1080p. Actual test results showed that, enabling better image quality than the original but not with HD 1080p standard really realistic when compared on the same film.

Dune Max HD support brightness adjustment, contrast ... help customize the colors displayed on the screen. Experiment with 32-inch Sony LCD TV 42 inch Panasonic Plasma, users seldom need to because the color of HD movies from Dune Max is right, good ... If need be able to customize directly on screen.

View photos on your computer also quite interesting, in addition to zoom - normal thumbnail image, which can increase or decrease the image size only horizontally or vertically. Also, can cut the redundant of the image detail on the Dune HD Max. Dune Max function HD slideshow with multiple modes. Is a unique machine allows the music playing while watching photo slideshows.


The administration and approval of the Dune HD Max film is quite good and similar to the predecessor model Base or Prime, for compatibility with management software such as movies Idun, DuneX (Mac compatible), Dune Explorer, MyMovies, YADIS, TViX and Zappiti.

Experiment with video management software Zappiti - is considered optimal for the Dune HD equipment is very impressive. Just have a connection to the Internet, Zappiti will automatically download the cover art, wallpaper, news of additional information for the selected film. The forum is fully customizable and it can create groups for the movie. Can sort video files by category, in order of AZ or vice versa, by title or author ...

Also from Dune BD Prime 3.0, Dune HD Max has a web browser based on Firefox. However, the fact that this feature is not quite so compelling and useful. The web address from the remote control proved inconvenient, but it will improve slowly than if you move the mouse and keyboard familiar PC (via USB connection). Average speed web surfing and stability but is not equipped with full Flash support.

Connection

1.Composite ports

About popularity, this is the most common type of connector is now available on most digital devices such as DVD player, TV ... However, the technician advised not to use the Composite port to connect with Max Dune HD Composite cable for TV signals with lower quality, and any connections that do not support HD.

Image quality of the machine is played through Composite ports for average results, only achieved an acceptable level. This is entirely understandable because the ability to transmit signals of the type of port is only moderate. While the only sound to be appear.

2.Component ports

Component cables can transfer the signal from analog Dune HD Max to HDTV . This is a signal of high quality and very good support for HD technology. Therefore, image quality output from the port HDTV Component is commendable.

3.Optical port and port Coxial

Both ports are transferred from the digital audio signals to HDTV or Dune Max HD receiver, helped to maintain the best sound quality but there are not many devices support this standard and also less common than HDMI with spectrum users information current.

4.HDMI

Dune HD Max has only one HDMI port to connect to other peripherals, typically HDTV. HDMI connection is most popular now a simple calculation, simply through a connection for both audio and video.

5. 7.1 audio port

Audio Gateway is one of the factors that Dune HD Max has a higher price. With direct HDMI connection to HDTV, and the ability to down-mix audio, it seems this feature is ... excess!

However, the company has its Dune HD appropriate estimate for the current difficult customers. Because down-mix audio (7.1 surround sound from a stereo) would be difficult to satisfy the increasing demands from users. Meanwhile, with a low investment cost for the 7.1 speakers, connect directly to the Dune HD Max is able to experience high-quality surround sound.

Networking

Although the machine is not compatible Gigabit Ethernet, but large files like M2TS, ISO Blu-ray be tested from the source server is a NAS and a PC via LAN completely smooth. Dune Max HD is the key function of the network should quickly open whenever you start your computer is usable.

Dune Max HD also supports Wi-Fi via a USB WiFi dongle. Experimenting with Wi-Fi USB D-Link DWA-140 with Wi-Fi quality of the best (near Wi-Fi router), when the stream Full HD 1080p, the first few seconds but quickly slow steady and smooth throughout films later.

3D ultra thin Samsung C9000 reviews - perfect with 3D TV entertainment

Advanced 3D modeling Samsung C9000 LED impressed in ultra-thin design with a thickness of less than 8 mm, with 3D features and digital entertainment network.

With a listing price of 150 million, Samsung C9000 55 inch HDTV is the model that equipped with many features and modern technology such as 3D rendering capabilities and support moving the content into 2D holographic image emulator, connect to Wi-Fi network. However, the most impressive of the product is in ultra-thin screen size is measured only 7.9 mm.

Design

With only 7.9 mm thick, Samsung's C9000 has become a new standard of ultra-thin TVs today. Ultra-slim design brings to the 3D model of Samsung HDTV style and unique design is superior to today's thin TVs. Entire base of the screen is now home to connect systems, interface with the TV signal of the peripherals. Dorsal surface of the machine empty with a protective metal plate glossy.

Samsung C9000 owns a metal frame made of aluminum with a silver light, just make sure the product but also respect the value of many TVs had sold nearly 150 million contract. Base metal of the C9000 is also designed as a metal screen cover, but great style, very thick, so must contain a system of signals to the TV. However, manufacturers still allow users to use the base to rotate the screen back in the left or right.


Samsung C9000's design is also located in the system shortcuts is often on TV. Those who are familiar with the hard keys or touch sequence located on the edges of the screen, the C9000 will be difficult to try to change channels, increase the volume down if you miss not find the remote control. Entire range of TV shortcuts are used touch technology but are hidden beneath the base. The user will press slightly into the base for the system to turn out this shortcut whenever needed.

Control of the TV comes with quite a stylish design with the outer shell is made of plastic and metal. The large buttons are designed, are seamless and not divided into kinds of buttons as normal controls. But more impressive is the form remote control touch screen that can be purchased separately. Spent more than 500$, users will be owned C9000 adding a remote control style similar to a mobile.

Control has a color screen supports touch with 3-inch size, comes the ability to control multiple electronic devices of different families of Samsung. The hard buttons below the screen allows users to perform specialized tasks mobile channels, adjust the volume. While the touch screen with graphical interface gives users more detailed features.

Viewers can also see what is playing on TV right from the small 3-inch screen of the control. The right is a jack to recharge the battery, headphone jack and integrated speakers on the remote control.

Reviews 3D ultra-thin TV C9000

But the quality is much praise for the features on the Samsung C9000. Owns many other utilities, but the Korean manufacturer has always cared for each item and makes them more useful than the excess and waste.

In it, 3D is the most notable features. This model is compatible with all popular 3D formats  used currently, ranging from 3D Bluray side-by-side until the signals from digital TV. Comes with 3D rendering capabilities, the C9000 is also equipped with integrated handle allows users to move directly to the ordinary 2D content into three-dimensional images with effects of depth. Frequency of 200Hz to ensure 2D images show that always has to be smooth and also limit the interference of the signals in 3D.

With antenna jacks to support digital TV and PVR recording features built-in, users can record favorite programs with features rewind, pause (time shift) into the extended memory is connect via USB. In addition, viewers can also book an appointment for automatic recording of programs.

Following the 3D, online entertainment features Internet @ TV is also one of the strengths. For customers in Asia, Samsung TV's have 31 different applications, including mini games, entertainment applications, software support, such as YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, Skype ...

Like LG, Samsung allows viewers to directly use your HDTV to enjoy the full HD 1080p content from a USB port for external memory without a personal computer, the HD or Blu-ray. .. LED 3D Model C9000 is capable of handling 1080p format MVK and support DTS surround sound, and features playback DLNA content available online. In addition to a wired Ethernet connection, users can add Wi-Fi transceiver with N USB signal left.

The advanced remote control of the C9000 offers many unusual features. Wi-Fi TV in both control and help viewers can watch live TV content is broadcast on the small screen in 3-inch of control. And right there, can be done easily manipulate the network connection options, find the data from the computer home network connection ... without looking at the screen. In addition, motion sensors integrated on the controller also changes several key-press control a user's TV.

Communication sound image, 3D LED model has 6 communication ports all 1080p standard, which has four sugar HDMI 1.4, 24p Ready, an HDMI port and HDMI-CEC ARC, a component supports Full HD with PC connection and analog audio, optical digital.

Demonstration

With standard SD content only through the source of the television or DVD player, Samsung's advanced 3D TV also did not make the viewer feel disappointed. The frame has a resolution of SD on the C9000, are evaluated at the section showing the detailed, sharp, or to limit noise and blurring of the image. Content from the DVD after the file is up for the signal quality is detailed and sharp pictures, text subtitles is quite soft and almost did not appear jagged.

But the demonstration of the new HD content is true that the strength of Samsung C9000. The overall picture on the 55-inch LED screen model achieve a warm tone with the ability to reproduce colors very bright, but still achieved an impressive depth of black. With reviews of the HD-HQV benchmark Cnet Asia, Samsung C9000 is one of the few evaluated performance quality HD movies perfectly, with all three sources of Bluray, digital TV and Game.

Although sometimes occurs in open light or blurry images ("crosstalk", the two picture appear the same) but the form of the Samsung 55-inch LED HDTV deserves praise for performing the 3D content. By the fact, just adjust the screen brightness down a bit lower than the default, the phenomenon is virtually no on-screen C9000 happen again.

Well equipped to handle and direct conversion of regular 2D content into 3D simulations, but on TV features Samsung's 3D proved more effective than the other 3D models from Sony or LG. 3D images from the TV simulator still achieving depth and three-dimensional effects are well understood, although not possible with 3D content on Blu-ray.

If overcome the remaining small errors such as the effective 3D viewing distance is too short (5 m), or darken the image was tilted 90 degrees diameter, will be worth the Samsung C9000 is a complete 3D model HDTV perfect.

Switch to the performance of multimedia content, expensive Samsung's TVs are  processing speed data well with a JPEG image at a resolution of 8 megapixels, time to load up and display a clear image is about 2 seconds, in both the USB connection and download files from the Ethernet and Wi-Fi on. C9000 good handling of MP3 music, the SD format, HD popularity on the Internet or stored on a USB drive without first thanks to HD, computer or Blu-ray. However, for smooth images and sharp, the best you should use a USB connection instead of a network connection such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Expensive luxury, but the C9000 does not sound as impressive as the ability to not show pictures of it. System front-firing stereo speakers 2 x 10 Watt power output sounds pretty smooth, rich bass trebles but too weak if the TV set in a large space.

The main rival of the Samsung C9000

Philips LED Pro Series 9, LG LX9500, Sony LX900 and Panasonic VT20 are advanced 3D HDTV is the main rival of the C9000.

Plasma VT20 series is robust 3D performance holographic images, however, not the product is equipped with features such as converting 2D to 3D  as Samsung C9000.

LX9500 LED HDTV is the highest form of the LG now, this is the first TVs in the world to use LED technology Full Slim. LX9500 is a form of competition with C9000 in the ultra-thin design, LED displays and 3D performance possible with the processor switch.

You can refer this model in Amazon at:  LG 55LX9500 55" 1080p 480Hz 3D LED LCD HDTV

Like VT20 series of  Panasonic's, 3D model of the Philips  LED Pro 9 series is not equipped with processing capability to convert 2D content into 3D. However, from Philips TVs have the advantage of image quality with the looks sturdy metal, comes shining features unique Ambilight 3. 

Price rates of  3D HDTV 60-inch from Sony equal with Samsung's C9000. LX900 series is the 3D HDTV Bravia top line of Sony. This product is also highly regarded for designing the look and style of owning monolithic. In addition, Sony also equip their products with 3D performance possible many extra features, such as the ability to handle and direct conversion from 2D to 3D content.

You can refer this model in Amazon:  Sony XBR-52LX900 52" 3D-ready BRAVIA 1080p LED LCD Full HDTV

Popular Super zoom Canon SX130 IS review

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS super-zoom version is quite reasonable with the basic features fairly complete, good image quality even with these difficult people.

PowerShot SX130 IS is the successor version of the Canon SX120 launched a year ago now. Equipped with 12 million pixels sensor, 12x optical zoom range is more reasonable with 28 - 336mm, SX130 IS also been upgraded with 3-inch LCD screen, the DIGIC 4 image processor, the face detection function and 28 new default mode. Supports SD / SDHC and SDXC post, this version can film HD 720p and sold at prices quite reasonable, about $ 180.

Use

Compared with its predecessor the SX120, the new version still stout style and does not seem to change much. In front of a large lens area accounted for most of the light metering and supports two small holes in stereo microphone recording. Lens was upgraded from 10x to 12x, zoom range is also improved with 36mm wide angle of his predecessors have been converted into a more reasonable 28mm. Only moderately less attractive to reopen only f/3.4-5.6. Although basically holding nothing different but the silver band is decorated elaborate cross-rhythms into a flap over whether that improvement is only played a major role in aesthetics.

This stout shape, looks a bit crude compared to SX130 machines travel super zoom like Samsung DMC-TZ10 or Panasonic WB650, even though this size has also been classified as a lightweight. This version is not equipped with advanced features such as plug-spoke light outside support for large zoom range that is based entirely on integrated toads light have limited capital. SX130 although support the latest SDXC memory card but instead of using lithium batteries, uses AA batteries makes the weight more heavily, even though the primary battery support also helps your body become more active. Although polished with stylish glossy black cover, but by design, so your entire body with plastic still SX130 created a sensation ordinary camera while holding .

Similar versions of popular camera, the pin plug of communication such as USB, Video or DC is located next to the border, while the card slot and battery tray is placed below. Designed no optical viewfinder, SX130 depends entirely on 3-inch LCD screen, but relatively poor resolution, only 230,000 pixels.

Rotation on the mode selection allows the photographer to adjust many different styles. Smart Auto mode has been upgraded with 28 custom mode. If users prefer to intervene more in the process can take turns choosing arbitrary rotation of the Program, speed priority, aperture priority or Manual. Rotation mode is also displayed directly on the LCD screen, so if people are watching shooting scene can also move the regime without losing his eyes off the screen. In addition, this version is also equipped with the latest features such as Canon's recent ankle simulator effects, zoom effects, Poster or night shooting with auto ISO up to 3200.

SX130 IS also keep up with times when equipped with the ability to shoot 720p video at 30 frames per second. Another advantage is that while filming, users can still take advantage of the 12x optical zoom with bands and special effects like when shooting. Sound is also improved with the two front stereo microphone, the only thing this version does not have an independent movie button that users must dial when you want to turn the wheel mode.

Screen

Behind the machine, large external screen is the button to adjust basic parameters, including notably the parameters of a rotation with 4 quick access buttons. This layout is convenient selection or move between the options very quickly and easily, but if not careful will easily select the wrong buttons by rotation and are integrated into one.

The face detection function is improved should work quite effectively. With the help of the latest image processor DIGIC 4, SX130 IS can receive up to 35 faces in the frame and automatically adjusts focus and exposure based. Face detection function also adds the ability to fix red eye, the automatic mode recognition AF / AE / FE technology-timer and when the new Face image. In addition, the recognition technology is also adding features to stick in the face when moving objects within the frame, the object to be taken to ensure the objects always sharp and perfect exposure.

Image quality

Image quality on the PowerShot SX130 IS quite well in most test cases. The only weakness of this version is the image noise at ISO 400 made from more clarity and color loss. Up to ISO 800 or 1600, the quality is even worse.

In return, the machine can handle chromatic aberration is quite good, in some cases the contrast purple fringing new phenomena show up. Although the resolution to 12 megapixels, but details are still not very sharp due to the default mode is average. To achieve more efficient strokes, who have taken or handling sharp increase in the Menu or wait processing image editor.

Experiment with night shots, SX130 IS also quite satisfactory results. Slow down most machines support up to 15 seconds, enough for the most difficult cases. Macro shooting became an outstanding advantage as this version allows shooting from as close to a cm even at this distance is often distorted and shiny image. Whether integrated flash output can not be compared with the lights out but enough to solve problems and red eye when shooting close objects. Optical anti-shake mechanism of its tradition and promoting good effect must be taken in cases of hand speed, especially when you have to use telephoto focal range

You can see more detail technical this camera in Amazon : Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD

Install additional software - upgrade smartphone

When using a smartphone, along with intelligent applications built-in, users can also upgrade the "smart" machines that line up higher depending on which What is the application. Try one of the following software to promote the efficiency of the smart phone.

Advanced Call Manager

Advanced Call Manager (for the machine running the Symbian operating system) is a call management software. The main features of this software: Accept all calls (allows to receive all incoming calls) Reject all calls (to reject all incoming calls), Accept Phonebook only (only accept the calls are stored in contacts), Reject from Black List (for creating the list of "black" and block all the calls in the black list), Accept from White list (white list allows you to create and allow those in the call to book), Reject hidden calls (calls to block the hidden number) Accept hidden callers (allowing the call to hide the number) ...

In addition, by refusing the call, the software also allows users to add a few functions: Send busy tone (send audio to the busy call), Reply by SMS (text messages automatically sent by content of canned), Answering machine (answering similar but free voice mail) ... You can download software at: http://advanced-call-manager.en.softonic.com/symbian .

F-Secure Anti-Theft

Applications F-Secure Anti-Theft (for the current machine running the Symbian operating system, Android, Windows Mobile) key allows the remote device via SMS (syntax # # lock), remove all confidential data remotely via SMS (syntax # # wipe. To operate these features, it is important that the phone is in use. Download the software at: http://www.f-secure com / en_US / products / mobile / anti-theft-for-mobile / index_main.html.

Pro MobileFiles

MobileFiles Pro is Office applications for those who are using the iPhone can access the document format from Microsoft's online store or from a personal computer. MobileFiles Pro can view Microsoft Office files, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe PDF file, a music file formats, images, video ... MobileFiles Pro also has the ability to create and edit an Excel spreadsheet file, the user can perform multiple tasks such as inserting a formula, format, resize the columns ... on the iPhone. To have this software, must be downloaded or Cyndia iStore.

AutoFlight

This software has the ability to set schedules and request time on the front line of smart phones running Windows Mobile. This software also integrates features automatic keypad lock, screen lock setting from 15 seconds onwards. AutoFlight to block incoming calls according to the length of time the user set. On the software is also time to turn off open ports, open the machine timers, open music, alarm, stop the music, lock ...

Download applications at two addresses: http://myfiles.ws/file/15591/AutoFlight_Smartphone.rar and http://www.ziddu.com/download/6502243/CyberHorse.AutoFlight.v6.5.Beta.2 . rar.html

PocketShield

PocketShield application support is lock the screen or light sensor. Software main features: protect the touchscreen and buttons, to save battery power by automatically powering off, PIN lock option to prevent other people want to open your computer to steal data, automatically to lock the phone to your ear, automatic lock after the call ends ...

Download application at: http://www.pocketshield.net/download.htm

SMS Replier

SMS Replier main functions: automatically answer all calls and messages of the machine by the subscriber has a message for call / message that the machines are driving, are meeting or busy

Download at http://www.smsreplier.com/

Google Sky Map- now with time travel

Man ... can go up against gravitation in a balloon, and why should he not hope that ultimately he may be able to stop or accelerate his drift along the Time-Dimension, or even turn about and travel the other way.

H.G. WELLS, The Time Machine - Google Books book link



Have you ever wondered how the sky was back in 1900? How the sky looked when the Apollo 11 moon landing happened? Or what the sky will look like next Thursday night for your planned star-gazing trip?



Today, the new version of Google Sky Map lets you time travel to see the sky at a specific date, past or future. After smooth travel to the desired year, you can fast forward or rewind in various speeds and watch how the sky changes.

While viewing another time period, you can still search for your favorite objects.

Google Sky Map is available for Android-powered devices running Android 1.6 and above. Download this new version by going to Android Market on your phone, or by scanning the QR code below. We'd love to hear from you, both the good and the bad, so leave us comments here or in the Help Forum.

Posted by Hector Ouilhet, Lunatic Designer

HTC Smart review- The good choice for many people

Not glossy and polished like brothers Desire, Wildfire or HD, HTC Smartphone brings a new breeze in the mid-range segment smartphones .

Design

HTC Smart used  Brew Mobile Platform operating system developed by Qualcomm. Brew name familiar to many people because not many smartphones use this platform release. Moreover, the smartphone platform Brew targeting to midrange customers with features ... enough using.

HTC Smart is a pioneer product, according to some unofficial sources, the Motorola also plans to produce mid-range smartphone to use this platform.

The biggest advantage of this operating system is easy to use and familiar. Of "opening" of the platform allows users to freely promote creativity. For the first smartphone to use, Smart is a reasonable choice.

Sense Interface

Comes to the HTC is the product of the interface is always a highlight Sense makes a difference.

Refresh with Brew Mobile Platform platform, but users will not feel alienated by HTC has integrated Sense the familiar interface on this smartphone. Version used on the Smart Sense is a variant of the Sense UI 1.6, consistent with a moderate configuration.

Fancy effects commonly found on Sense 1.6 UI not appearing on the version for HTC Smart Sense. Instead a simple interface and very friendly.

Users will still see 7 familiar screen page is Home, Favorite , Friend Stream, Message, Music, Gallery and Weather but the possibility of customization of the site has been greatly reduced. The order of the page is the default main screen, you can not be converted to suit the needs of use. Features fast conversion between screen pages (Leap) will not appear on the interface of Smart Sense.

Home page screen is the only one that can customize. Notification sound when you pull down you will see a few interfaces are built in such Work, Life Style. Also, you can also customize the interface of interest. Clawed back when the Home screen, display screen widget lets you customize your favorite widgets and widget placement of the line with the need to use. The first 3 of the screen widget widget will appear on the Home screen when the screen is pulled down widget.

When the page displays the Home screen, Back key functions similar to the Menu on the Android smart phones. When you press Back, Menu screen displays the default widget Settings, Phone, Message, Mail, People, Internet, Calendar, Call History and Friend Stream.

Sense interface brings a familiar, friendly to the Brew platform.

Hardware

Under mid-range smartphone to configure Smart is "modest." Smart chips use 300MHz CPU, 256MB RAM, 256MB ROM, memory card slot supporting up to 16GB. With such a low profile, the slow operation is difficult to avoid.

Sense common interface, the task activity in moderately slow. However, manipulating access to the message or email is much slower than with other tasks.

The most commendable thing is that, although modest configurations thus causing Smart music when there is no natural phenomenon was suspended for long periods of use.

Software

Brew Mobile Platform by no separate storage applications, the HTC Smart supports only Java.

With nature is an open operating system and easy to use, users just need a little knowledge of programming software will be able to develop applications thanks to Brew technology support.

Connect

Smart HTC support telecommunications connectivity standard 2G and 3G. The biggest drawback of this smartphone is no wireless connection - the connection that the most popular smartphones have, but not integrated on the Smart.

Friend Stream features of the interface supports connection Sense popular social networks like Facebook or Twitter.

Use

1. Contacts

Smart interface contacts display is relatively simple. Users to import contact from sim to use on your computer (like iPhone). HTC is also equipped Smart with search features for  Smart Dial contacts quite convenient.

2. Call

Smart with capable tuner of relatively good. Quality voice loud and clear even in the weak wave. However, Smart does not have key features of the screen when receiving a call like those on other HTC smartphone.

3. Messaging

Interface of the HTC Smart messaging can convert between formats T9 keyboard and QWERTY. Do not have the gravity sensor, so the two modes of this keyboard can not switch modes when you turn the machine horizontally or vertically. On each keyboard keys are designed to convert. The buttons display mode T9 is a distance so easy to press more widely. The keys displayed in QWERTY mode and less than the distance so close together that hardly pressed.

Other

1. Monitors

HTC Smart with resistive touch screen TFT, size 2.8 inch, 256 thousand colors, resolution 240 x 320 pixels. Low profile, low cost, can not expect HTC Smart possess advanced display technology. With those used to using multi-touch sensor, the return to using capacitance sensor will feel quite uncomfortable. Those familiar with the first smartphone will feel easier.

Smart Screen displays of relatively clear, bright colors. However, when Smart display less active outdoors.

2. Camera

HTC Smart owns 3.15 megapixel camera with resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, LED flash support. Image quality when viewed on machines not be good due to low screen resolution. When viewed on a computer, clearer picture quality.

Overview

Simple, friendly, easy to use, reasonable price, HTC Smart significant new experience for those who step into smartphone territory or simply need a smart enough to manage calls, contacts, email, ....

Advantage:

    * Design simple, beautiful
    * Friendly, easy to use
    3G Support
    * The reasonable

Disadvantage:

    * Resistive touch screen, low resolution
    * Option key small, hard to press
    * No WiFi
    * No support for video sharing

You can see more detail technical this smartphone in Amazon :HTC Smart F3188 Unlocked GSM Smartphone with 3 MP Camera, Touch Screen, Bluetooth and MicroSD Memory Card Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Pink)

Editing your Google Docs on the go

Cross posted on the Official Google Blog, Google Enterprise Blog and the Google Docs Blog

With Google Docs, we’re always trying to make you more productive—and part of that means making it possible for you to get things done from anywhere, at anytime. That’s why we’re excited that the new documents editor now supports editing on your mobile browser. We’re rolling this out over the next few days.

That means that...

• You can work on that important memo...while on the bus or train to work.
• If you’re behind on a group proposal, but really want to make it to the ball game tonight, your whole team can work on it from the bleacher seats.
• You can take minute-by-minute notes at a concert so you’ll always remember the setlist. And your friends can jealously follow in real-time at home.
• ...and the list goes on!

Take a look at this video to see mobile editing in action:



It’s easy to get started: visit docs.google.com in a browser on a supported device, and select the document you want to edit. Then, when you’re viewing it, press the Edit button to switch to the mobile editor.

In the next few days, we’re rolling this out to English-language users around the world on Android with Froyo (version 2.2) and on iOS devices (version 3.0+) including the iPad. We’ll be adding support for other languages soon. And as before, we also support editing of spreadsheets from your mobile device’s browser.

We hope you enjoy editing your documents on the go—especially when you’re at the game with a hot dog in your other hand.

Posted by: Andrew Grieve, Software Engineer

Google Voice for iPhone

(cross-posted from the Google Voice Blog)

Earlier this year we launched a Google Voice HTML5 web app for iPhone users. Today we’re taking the Google Voice experience on the iPhone to a whole new level with the launch of the official Google Voice for iPhone app.

With this native app, you’ll continue to have access to all the major Google Voice features on your iPhone, like:

• Cheap rates for international calls
• Free text messaging to U.S. numbers
• Voicemail transcription
• Display your Google Voice number as caller ID when making calls

In addition to these benefits, the app provides some features that make using Google Voice on your iPhone a much better experience:

• With push notifications, the app will alert you instantly when you receive a new voicemail or text message
• Most of your calls will be placed via Direct Access Numbers, making them connect just as quickly as regular phone calls

Google Voice for iPhone is available to download from the Apple App Store today. You’ll need an iPhone with iOS 3.1 or later and a valid Google Voice account to use the app. At this time, Google Voice is available in the U.S. only.

Posted by Christian Brunschen, Software Engineer

Offline, meet online: a marketing experiment with Google Goggles

(cross-posted with Official Google Blog)

About a year ago, we launched Google Goggles, an app that enables people to search the web by taking pictures with their mobile devices. Since then, people have used Goggles to search for information about lots of different things: famous paintings, landmarks, products and much more.

Today, we’re announcing a Google Goggles marketing experiment. We’re working with five brands—Buick, Disney, Diageo, T-Mobile and Delta Airlines—to extend some of their offline marketing to the mobile web. They have “Goggles-enabled” some of their print ads, movie posters and other media. When users take pictures of these with Google Goggles, they will be recognized by the app, and users will have the option of clicking-through directly to a mobile destination from the brand.

For a closer look at these specific campaigns, take a look at our video:

We developed Google Goggles so that people could more easily explore the world around them with a mobile device. In this experiment, we’re applying the same principles, and the same technology, by “Goggles-enabling” advertisements and other media, and offering to link people to the mobile sites from these brands.

To interact with these experimental campaigns, download Google Goggles from the Android Market or get Google Mobile App for iPhone from the iTunes store, and look for advertising and products from companies in the video above, and others that are coming soon.

Posted by Shailesh Nalawadi, Product Manager, Google Goggles

Personally Yours on the Go - Personalized Recommendations in Google Maps 4.7

Google Maps on Android just got even hotter with Hotpot, our new local recommendation engine that helps you discover places you’ll love based on opinions from you and your friends. Here’s how to get the benefits of Hotpot on your phone:

Rate places on the go — Now you can write and publish ratings and reviews from your mobile phone. We make it quick and easy with a new rating widget designed for rating places on the go. Install it from your homescreen by going to Menu > Add > Widgets > Rate Places. You can also post ratings and reviews directly from any Place page. So, when you polish off the crispiest carnitas taco you’ve ever eaten, you can pull out your Android phone to celebrate the event and give that taqueria the public love it deserves.



Get personalized recommendations — Why rate the places you’ve been? First, your ratings will personalize your search results by customizing them according to your tastes. Even better, when you add friends to the mix using Hotpot on your computer, your ratings will point them in the direction of the best enchiladas in town the next time they crave Mexican food, wherever they happen to be.

Of course, this works the other way too — so to reap the rewards, you’ll want to add friends to get recommendations for the places they love. Notice how John Hawkins, a colleague of mine in London who knows a lot about English pubs, recommends The Grenadier below.

Get Google Maps 4.7 for Android 1.6 and above everywhere Maps is already available. Just search for Google Maps in Android Market (or tap here from your phone).

By the way, if you’re an iPhone user, good news: we’ll soon have a Places app that allows you to rate and get place recommendations as well. Alternatively, you can rate and get place recommendations from your phone browser (iPhone and Android) in the US. Just visit the Places tab at google.com as we roll out over the next day.

We hope you enjoy getting and giving personalized recommendations to make place finding better and more fun.

Posted by Mat Balez, Product Manager

Google Shopper 1.3 adds search filters and featured lists

When we launched Google Shopper in February, I never expected that my 20% project would quickly become one of Google’s most popular Android applications. With over 2.5 million downloads in just 9 months, many Android users are using Shopper to help them shop on the go.

Today, we’re excited to announce the next version of Shopper. In addition to existing, popular features like local availability, fast barcode scanning and voice search, version 1.3 includes new search filters like “price” and “brand” to help users refine their searches to find the perfect product.

For example, if you’re looking for a new Blu-Ray player and you want to match it to your existing Denon receiver, you can filter by price and brand:


In addition, version 1.3 includes new “featured lists” - lists of products to help you shop during the holidays. When you have a spare moment, you can browse through suggested gifts and then click through to find the best place to buy them.

To get Shopper, Android users can go to Android Market for the free download. If you’re an iPhone user, you can use Mobile Product Search (m.google.com/products from an iPhone or Android device) to get many of the same great features.

Posted by Daniel Switkin, Senior Software Engineer, Google Shopper

Nokia N8 reviews-Best smartphone for entertainment

No word when the N8 is considered major reforms in all aspects of Nokia. With N8, Nokia users actually turn into a center of technology.

N8 and Symbian ^ 3 itself there is not much difference, but from the perfect combination between hardware and software, Nokia has given users a tool for creativity and really do anything they want.

Notable features of the Nokia N8.

Aluminum block design, sturdy

AMOLED display 3.5-inch, 640 x 360 pixels, capacitance sensor, multi-point, 16 million colors

12 Megapixel camera, support auto focus, Xenon flash, HD video at 25 frames per second, larger sensor, more features included

Symbian OS ^ 3 refinements

Processor: ARM 11 680 MHz CPU, 256 MB RAM

Connectivity: Wi-Fi n standard, HDMI, GPS, 3G/HSDPA, Bluetooth 3.0 stereo

16GB internal memory, digital compass, a 3.5 mm headphone jack

1.Design

Nokia N8 is a well-designed mobile with the hardware architecture firm and compact. Machine dimensions 113.5 x 59.1 x 12.9 mm, weighing 135 grams, the front glass, aluminum frame that surrounds the side.


Compared to many other phones, N8 enough to hold in your hand, not thick, full-screen view, rear camera raised up a little bit. But reality shows that use is not important issues.

The front is a capacitive touch screen 3.5-inch AMOLED technology, resolution 640 x 360 pixel, 16.7 million colors. N8's screen is quite rich colors and sharp, good looking content as well as showing quite the outdoors. Nokia N8 was introduced earlier this year, this model does not use technologies CBD such as E7 or C6-01 .

Similar patterns of many smartphone manufacturers recently, N8 supports screen rotation and zooming, multi-location. This feature works well, at some point, turn the machine slow. However, the ability to handle larger, the small pictures in 12 Megapixel resolution relatively quickly may be considered a success.

If compared with the samples run Android and iPhone touch recently, N8 driven slightly slippery fingers, yet strong and keep the contents as a portable drag or rotate.

Nokia N8 support for numeric keypad input as to vertical, and the QWERTY buttons appear only when turned sideways.

Even the bottom touch screen, equipped with only a Nokia keyboard lets go into Menu or Home screen depending state. Right side of this model is the increase or decrease the volume button, lock and turn off the camera.

Meanwhile, the power key is on, the HDMI port was closed and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. N8 left side is the SIM slot, microSD memory card and microUSB port.

Behind the camera with Xenon flash is arranged well, besides the speakers. N8 users from replacing batteries, manufacturers said, consumers need to address the warranty to replace the batteries when opened.

2.Interface

Although Nokia has some innovation efforts, however, those who hold the camera for the first time will see Symbian ^ 3 is not much different from the S60. The user interface is still the old icon, go into Menu, applications, sliding up the equivalent control.


However, when using the S60 and Symbian ^ 3 at the same time will see a lot of difference. Plus the first from Nokia interface is made to simplify the process control, just a touch, that can open applications. ^ 3 Symbian is more consistent than what was found on the Nokia N97 before, your support directly into the menu, the options, the menu runs to simplicity.

Nokia has added in N8 with 3 the Home screen, users have the option to drag the widget, such as messaging applications, media players, social networking, RSS news reader. The widgets on your constantly updated, allowing faster travel on the application.

The main menu is presented grid, a separate application icon, allowing access to the software was installed, along with a games folder. Home button below the Menu allows, return to the main screen, in addition, when holding a long, open to icon machine is running, to shut down or go into the program based multitasking.

Symbian ^ 3 has changed the direction of the interface easier to use, how to go into the software brings a little direction Iphone, Android. However, the interface remains the weakest point, the user will not see a change in image, in addition, the ability to touch, sliding a bit hard.

In addition, input on an issue. Nokia to turn the numeric keypad when the vertical and introduce a full QWERTY keyboard when horizontal. Users may be somewhat frustrated with the number buttons to input data, while the horizontal keyboard letters and many small, difficult to write fast.

3.Features

Nokia N8 use 4-band GSM global roaming support, speakerphone, smart dialing, conference phones, anti-shake mode, multimedia messaging. Contacts can be stored on your computer are not limited to, external phone number, users can store additional information like photos, groups, email addresses, birthdays ...


Unlike other operating systems, N8 not automatically synchronize information in contacts with email or social networking. Machines work fine with Exchange, users can use many different tools such as Ovi or iSync.

N8 is compatible with various email, including Exchange, POP3, IMAP, and HTML support folder. Tests showed, install Gmail, Yahoo mail on your computer to get sent quite easily, however, the interface is not intuitive email on the N8, some control, moving a little complexity.

This is the smartphone to support better connectivity options, from Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b / g / n, GPS, 3G HSDPA bands. Browser based on WebKit, Flash Lite 4.0 support, which allows open windows, good tab.

As a cellular model in the N series, this device supports multimedia entertainment possible. Nokia has changed quite a lot, especially at the interface watch movies, play music on the Symbian ^ 3. HP supports most video formats and movies. Big speaker sound and clear, absolutely no point complaining, meanwhile, would sound on headphones, light, pretty impressive.

Nokia N8 preinstalled office applications such as QuickOffice, PDF reader, ZIP file support, voice recorder, YouTube.

Notably, N8 with Ovi Store, many space applications with the utility, have significant connection game and entertainment software. Ovi N8 Store on packaging may be compared with the App Store for iPhone, however, to download multiple programs at once, reload or come play some free software such as NFS Racing, interface quite interesting.

One of the most impressive models of N8 is preinstalled Ovi Maps detailed. N8 alow find the location, select the drive mode, walk, share interesting locations. Boot process, start GPS and locate, the fast line. This is a notable advantage of the Nokia N8.

4.Photography

12 Megapixel camera is the most notable feature in N8. Machine owner Carl Zeiss lens, Xenon flash, many custom editing, N8 's photographs no less impressed by compacts camera.

Photographs by N8 colorful, especially in great detail, this is uncommon in a camera phone. Some pictures in low light conditions without much interference, while the outdoor shots or under flash really better.

Besides photography, HD video recording capabilities of this model is also very good. Unlike most smartphones support HD filming recently, the images obtained from N8 quite brilliant. Besides, the machine also supports video editing program with cutting applications, Inserting the word friendly, easy to use.

Photography program is equipped with numerous customizable. Like most digital cameras, allowing N8 select mode, face detection, white balance, color tone, exposure, ISO, as well as the ability to contrast the sharpness of the image. With two cameras, users can customize the main or auxiliary camera to take pictures.

Maybe evaluate, N8 camera phone model is the best current camera, the ability to store, view photos quickly, colors vibrant photos in addition to filming, editing, cut very convenient. A disadvantage is that the machine may be a bit complicated and convenience in playback just finished shooting.

General assessment

Nokia N8 is one of the best phones that Nokia launched in recent times. The impressive design offers the perfect camera for image capture, film will meet the needs of customers who prefer entertainment.

Besides, the computer screen bright, clear, watching movies, photos and other multimedia content possible. Computer speakers to have, obviously, the quality of the calls have nothing complaining.

However, N8 interface is not a complete experience for mobile users touch. Whatever has changed, but the Symbian ^ 3 still has much to upgrade the firmware in the next.

Speed connectivity via Wi-Fi and 3G on the N8 fast, almost no wait time. Process load and watch videos from YouTube is also really impressive. With processor speed of 680 MHz ARM 11, N8 may be compared with 1GHz model on the market. use showed little delay when opening the software change process facilities, always moving interface is relatively flexible.

Garage on the N8 battery capacity 1200 mAh and can not be replaced. Using more than two weeks show that frequently take pictures, video, navigation and turn on GPS, navigation, machine more than a day to recharge the battery. Meanwhile, if used in moderation, N8 for the period from 2 days or more.

You can refer this mobile from Amazon: Nokia N8 Unlocked GSM Touchscreen Phone with GPS Navigation, Voice Navigation, and 12 MP Camera--U.S. Version with Warranty (Gray)

5.Rival Nokia N8

With a price of 530$ million, N8 have many competitors. At the higher price range, Desire HD, Xperia X10 or Dell Streak, iPhone 4 can more impressive in the speed, the team high, but the ownership advantages N8 entertainment, photography.

Here are some of the major competitors Nokia N8:


HTC Legend (460$)

Legend weaker N8 in design, small screen, however, the interface and the ability to perform more professionally. N8's strengths is its ability to take pictures, connect outperformed the model from HTC.

You can refer this mobile from Amazon: HTC Legend A6363 Unlocked GSM Android Based Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, gps navigation, Touchscreen and Bluetooth -- International Version with No Warranty (Silver)

Sony Ericsson Aino (370$)

Aino with 8 Megapixel camera, however, this model is difficult to compete with rivals Nokia Symbian ^ 3 more impressive, especially in digital entertainment.

You can refer this mobile from Amazon: Sony Ericsson AiNo Unlocked Phone with Camera, 3G Enabled, GPS (Black)

HTC HD Mini (360$)

HD Mini runs Windows Mobile 6.5, however, interfaces, applications from going to look better than N8 Sense. However, comparison of speed, about connectivity-this model is not equal.

You can refer this mobile from Amazon: HTC HD Mini T5555 Windows Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen and Bluetooth--International Version with No Warranty

Motorola Milestone XT720(415$)

Also has a Xenon flash, but the 8-megapixel camera, Milestone XT720 noticeable by wide-screen, running Android features. Like many other models, the more people are still assigned to the N8 towards entertainment, photography, and even had a camera XT720 pretty, but still leaning more applications from Android.

You can refer this mobile from Amazon: Motorola MILESTONE XT720 GSM Quadband Unlocked Cell Phone with 8MP Camera and gps navigation--International Version with Warranty (Blue/Silver)