Posts Tagged ‘HDMI’

Htc Evo 4g Android Phone

June 23rd, 2012 Brasoveanu Lucian

At the time of its release, in 2010, the HTC EVO 4G was an impressive device available in exchange for only $200 with a two-year contract on Sprint. If you still find this smartphone an appealing choice and you want to find out more details about its features and capabilities you should take a look below.

Htc Evo 4g Android Phone (Source: images.tmcnet.com)

Htc Evo 4g Android Phone (Source: images.tmcnet.com)

About the design I can tell you that you will be impressed by an imposing exterior with a 4.3-inch touchscreen that dominates the front face and supports a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The size of the phone is pretty pocket-friendly, because the device measures 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches. What’s more important is that you will feel comfortable while keeping it with your hands and using its controls. Under the screen you will find the typical Android touchscreen controls: Home, Menu, Back and Search. That means, overall, you will be greeted by the look of a traditional Android smartphone with responsive controls and a quality front facing camera placed above the large display. You will also notice that each edge accommodates certain controls. For instance, on the right edge you will find the volume rocker while at the top you will find the 3.5mm headphone jack and the power button and at the bottom the HDMI port and a micro-USB connector that you are supposed to use for both data transfers and charging the smartphone. What I also need to mention is that the back is the home of the 8MP rear camera and its stylish LED flash.

As pre-loaded operating system you will find on this HTC smartphone Android 2.1 with the Sense UI. Fortunately the OS version is upgradable to superior versions, so you should be able to benefit from all the new Android features made available since the release of the smartphone. However, even if you preserve the original software combination you won’t be disappointed because you will benefit from the services of a social network aggregator known as Friend Stream as well as from options that can help you edit text faster. I am also a fan of the Google and Sprint services that are made available.

Htc Evo 4g Android Phone (Source: 4.bp.blogspot.com)

Htc Evo 4g Android Phone (Source: 4.bp.blogspot.com)

What I also feel the need to mention is that the 8MP camera equipped with dual-LED flash produces impressive photos that benefit from a well-designed camera interface. That interface allows you to control features like white balance and exposure and add an unlimited number of photo effects. You will also be impressed by the HD video recording capabilities of the camera, but you shouldn’t expect the results to be comparable with those produced by 1080p camcorders. Other features worth highlighting are the 4G support ensured and the 1GHz Snapdragon processor.

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Android Phone Hdmi Out

June 9th, 2012 Brasoveanu Lucian

It is impossible for you to have a laptop newer than 2009 and never have heard of the HDMI interface. HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and it’s an extremely compact interface that was designed for the transfer of uncompressed digital audio and video data from one HDMI compliant devices such as the laptop, computer or phone, to a compatible device such as a monitor or a video projector or even a newer television.

Our focus of today will be HDMI compliant smartphones, and mainly what are the best HDMI compliant phones currently on the market. And guess what, naturally the leaderboard shows Samsung on the first spots.

Android Phone Hdmi Out (Source: androidbeats.in)

Android Phone Hdmi Out (Source: androidbeats.in)

First of all the Samsung Galaxy SII which has filled us with delight last summer comes with a Micro USB that has an MHL HDMI out. This phone is perfect to withstand the rigors of HDMI transfer. First of all it has the necessary power to display since it comes with a 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor and 1 GB of RAM memory. That is about as much as a netbook. The average uploading speed is 2.1 Mb/s which is more than several Flash drives. Not to mention the zippy browser that can provide information instantaneous. The high resolution 8 MP camera will bring some wonderful photos on that smart looking TV on which the Samsung Galaxy S2 is connected. The Storage capacity of 16 GB is more than enough for most videos and photos you might want to see on your big screen TV.

Android Phone Hdmi Out (Source: ubergizmo.com)

Android Phone Hdmi Out (Source: ubergizmo.com)

Next in line, what a surprise… is another Samsung. This time it’s the tablet like Samsung Galaxy Note. This baby comes with a gorgeous Super Amoled HD screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800. This is the resolution you can find on most 13 inch laptops. This thing is a TV in itself but if you want to connect it to something bigger, then you won’t have any trouble since the Galaxy Note also comes with a Micro USB with HDMI output. It can certainly cope with the demands of HDMI transfer since first of all it has a shattering fast 1.4 GHz dual Core processor. I was actually playing games while the phone was connected through HDMI and still absolutely no lag. The camera can film at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 which is actually most than most old TVs can withstand.

Another contender to HDMI transfer is the HTC One X. which comes with its own Micro HDMI. While this phone is also excellent for video output and transfer, it has a major downside due to its limits imposed by the inexistence of a microSD card slot.

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Android Phone For Verizon

March 23rd, 2012 Brasoveanu Lucian

In March of 2012 Verizon offers interesting Android phone deals which make you think about replacing your old high end device. I’ve selected the best Verizon Android phones that you should take into consideration in order to help you decide which smartphone to buy.

Android Phone For Verizon (Source: ubergizmo.com)

Android Phone For Verizon (Source: ubergizmo.com)

The best Verizon Android phone is currently the Samsung Galaxy Nexus which is for the second month in a row, the number one Verizon smartphone. It’s available in March of 2012 for $299 with a two-year contract. The main reasons why people love this smartphone are the operating system available: Android 4.0 and the speedy software updates promised by Google (for example Chrome Beta browser which is available only for this OS). The Galaxy Nexus comes with a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, a 1.3MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear camera equipped with LED flash and 1080p HD video recording capabilities. The 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage is super fast and powerful. You will be able to find various advanced feats including TV-out, document viewer, organizer and image/video editor. 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and HTML are a few of the wireless options available on this phone.

Another great Verizon smartphone that you should buy this month is the Droid RAZR MAXX which features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced touchscreen and a gorgeous design. Under the hood, it hosts a 1.2GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. Android 2.3.6 is the operating system available and comes with an attractive interface and beautiful widgets. This smartphone offers two incredible and well equipped cameras of 1.3MP and 8MP (able to record 1080p HD videos). It’s able to support Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and 4G. The 3300mAh battery which offers 21.3 hours of talk time is probably one of the main reasons why most people will buy this smartphone without thinking twice.

Android Phone For Verizon (Source: mobilewhack.com)

Android Phone For Verizon (Source: mobilewhack.com)

Last, but not the least, the Droid 4 is the latest Verizon Android smartphone, costs $199 with a two-year contract and offers plenty of features including a full QWERTY keyboard. It catches your attention with a nice design and a 4-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. This smartphone is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage and runs on Android 2.3. The 1.3MP front facing camera is designed for video calls while the 8MP rear camera takes gorgeous pictures and records 1080p HD videos. You will have the opportunity to use various features such as photo viewer/editor, document viewer, a few Google apps and a HDMI port. The 1785mAh battery offers 12.3 hours of talk time.

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Android 2.2 For The Htc Evo 4g

November 22nd, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

The HTC EVO 4G is a great smartphone that offers many useful features including an 8-megapixel camera, an incredible touchscreen and a powerful processor. It measures 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches and weighs around 6 ounces. The front side of the phone is occupied by the large 4.3-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. This display is perfect for web pages and text reading. The EVO 4G is able to support pinch-to-zoom gesture and has a built-in light sensor that automatically adjusts the backlight taking into consideration existent ambient light.

Android 2.2 For The HTC Evo 4G (Source: blogcdn.com)

Android 2.2 For The HTC Evo 4G (Source: blogcdn.com)

Under the screen, you will find four touch-sensitive controls. On the right side you will find the volume rocker while on top you will see the 3.5mm headphone jack and the power button. The microUSB port and the HDMI port are located on the bottom while the camera is on the back. When it comes to the hardware department, the HTC EVO 4G is powered by a 1GHz Scorpion processor with 512MB of RAM and offers the possibility to increase the storage area using microSD cards of up to 32GB. The EVO 4G runs on Android 2.1 Éclair with HTC Sense, but it has the possibility to be upgraded to Android 2.2 that comes with many improvements including the possibility to share apps, some preloaded widgets for FM radio, and Flash 10.1 support. In addition, you will be able to use the camera LED as a flashlight and to add unknown users in Facebook as contacts in Friend Stream. There are also available some useful preloaded apps including Peep Twitter, Sprint Navigation, Gmail, YouTube and Google Maps.

Android 2.2 For The HTC Evo 4G (Source: www8.pcmag.com)

Android 2.2 For The HTC Evo 4G (Source: www8.pcmag.com)

Moving further with our review, the EVO 4G also features an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and HD video recording capabilities. This smartphone also has a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera designed for video chat. Pictures look great with accurate details and vibrant colors. You will have the possibility to use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G connectivity along with 4G. There is also available a full HTML browser that does a great job allowing you to easily load the web pages. There is also available a built-in media player that comes with a nice user interface and is able to support various audio and video file formats including WMA, MP3, H.263 and MP4.

Regarding call quality, the HTC EVO 4G offers top notch sound with loud and clear conversations and with very little little background noise. The battery available on this smartphone provides around 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge.

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Motorola Milestone XT720

November 22nd, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

The Motorola Milestone XT720 is a sleek smartphone that features an 8-megapixel camera and many useful preloaded apps. It measures 4.53 x 2.39 x 0.43 inches and weighs around 5.6 ounces. As many other touchscreen mobile phones, the Milestone comes with a slate design and a slight bump on the right side that houses the LED lights for camera notifications and media gallery. The phone’s front face is dominated by the 3.7-inch touchscreen that allows you to easily read messages, view images and browse web pages. This screen features an accelerometer and pinch-to-zoom support, being highly responsive.

Motorola Milestone Android (Source: motorola.com)

Motorola Milestone Android (Source: motorola.com)

The Milestone XT720 doesn’t have a physical keyboard as its predecessor, so you will have to use the virtual Android keyboard available that is a little cramped in portrait mode. That’s why you should it use in landscape mode. However, I personally advise you to find another keyboard by exploring the Android Market. Below the display you will find the common Android buttons that are touch-sensitive. You will also find some physical buttons on the right side where are located the volume rocker, a media gallery launcher and a camera button. On the top you will see the 3.5mm headphone jack, the HDMI port and a power/lock key while on the left you will discover the microUSB port. The amazing 8MP camera can be found on the back.

Powered by a 720MHz processor with 256MB of RAM and 150MB of storage (you can also use microSD cards of up to 32GB), the Milestone XT720 runs on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2. You will be able to use Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube and QuickOffice apps. This smartphone also allows you to sync with POP3, Exchange and IMAP accounts and merge your calendar and contacts information from your social-networking sites. You can also use Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and a full HTML browser with Flash Lite.

Motorola Milestone Android (Source: newcellphonesblog.com)

Motorola Milestone Android (Source: newcellphonesblog.com)

There is also available a music and video player able to support various file formats including AAC, MPEG-4, MP3 and WAV. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the Cover Flow user interface while using the music player and FM radio. The 8MP camera is another amazing feature available on the Milestone. The camera has Xenon flash and HD video recording capabilities. Your pictures will look nice with bright colors and accurate details. The Motorola Milestone XT720 is equipped with a 1,390mAh Li-Ion battery that guarantees around 9 hours of talk time and 13 days of standby time.

Bottom line, this smartphone is a great device that comes with many useful features and has everything you would expect from a high-end mobile phone.

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Android X Vs Htc

September 30th, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

Two of the hottest phones that come from Verizon are the titan from HTC, the Droid Incredible and the Droid X from Motorola. Most state that the HTC Droid Incredible is a bit hotter than the Droid X. Still the thing is that the Motorola seems to surpass the HTC Droid Incredible in terms of display size, as it comes with a 4.3 inch one. It also has embedded a 720p video capabilities and a HDMI port. Let’s have a look and see if the Droid X is going to be better than the HTC Droid Incredible or HTC still has what it takes to take the eyes of the competition.

Android X Vs Htc (Source: techpinger.com)

Android X Vs Htc (Source: techpinger.com)

The only feature both phones seem to share is the fact that HTC Droid Incredible and Motorola Droid X are both black phones. That’s just about all when it comes to similarities. First of all the Droid X is bigger. It comes with an 8 MP camera. Even more the Droid X has a sturdy metallic built that makes it feel quite…premium when hold in hand. On the other hand the HTC Droid Incredible seems to be more compact and it sits even better in hand. The huge drawback is related to the fact that the HTC is constructed solely from plastic… so there goes the premium feel of it. Here it all depends on preference, whether you want to go light or sturdy. I take sturdy every time.

Android X Vs Htc (Source: gadgetcage.com)

Android X Vs Htc (Source: gadgetcage.com)

Switching to components under the hold, the Motorola Droid X comes with a nice 16GB memory card, as for the HTC Droid Incredible it comes with a much smaller 2 GB card but both phones have 32 GB support. The HTC Droid Incredible also has 8 GB of internal storage in which 768 MB have been dedicated solely to applications while the rest of the 6.6 GB are given to the user. Clearly the Droid X takes the ball here since it allows a larger storage space and more memory.

As for performance the HTC Droid Incredible comes with a decently powered 1GHz Snapdragon processor, while the Droid X has a 1GHz TiOMAP CPU plus a SFX GPU which allows it to process graphical apps a lot faster. A simple benchmark score has shown that the Droid X came with a score of 1263 while the HTC Droid Incredible has a dramatically lower performance scoring only 523. The difference between the two is huge. Now it’s up to you to get the one that suits you better.

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Android Phone Accesories

September 20th, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

Those who own an Android phone know how important accessories are for their mobile phones, especially cases and spare batteries. So, let’s take a look at some of the best Android phone accessories available on the market that are must-have add-ons for every Android phone owner.

Android Phone Accesories (Source: slipperybrick.com)

Android Phone Accesories (Source: slipperybrick.com)

The HTC Hard Shell case is one of the best Android phone accessories available at a price of $14.95. This case protects your mobile phone without modifying its slim look. It’s designed for the HTC EVO 4G and is a combination of two pieces that must be connected from side to side. The plus is that the case offers full access to all ports and buttons and is available in a wide variety of colors. You should also take a look at the OtterBox Commuter Series case which is a great option for any Android phone. The case protects your mobile phone against scratches while the corners are protected against bumps and shocks. The Otterbox case comes with a unique design and features a self-adhering clear film which will protect the screen. You will pay for this case around $32.95.

Another must-have Android phone accessory is the Seidio Innocel slim extended life battery. It has a capacity of 1,750mAh and is perfect for your HTC Sensation fitting perfectly in the device’s existing battery space. The battery is made of high quality Japanese Cells and is the perfect replacement for the original battery. The price of this accessory is affordable: only $47.95.

You should also try the HTC HDMI video dock which costs only $36.95. You will be able to connect the dock with an external screen like the PC’s display using the HDMI cable. In addition, you can charge your mobile phone and enjoy listening to your favorite music. Another interesting dock available for any Android phone is the Seidio Inndock which will allow you to charge your HTC Magic or myTouch Fender without removing the case. In addition, you can use it as a desktop, just perfect for home and office use. You will be able to buy it for no more and no less than $27.95.

Android Phone Accesories (Source: happybirthdaytoyou.com)

Android Phone Accesories (Source: happybirthdaytoyou.com)

The Griffin Slimline Stylus is another interesting Android phone accessory. It’s a balanced pointer that features a soft rubber tip designed to mimic your finger. The stylus keeps the touchscreen free of fingerprints and is perfect for flight simulator apps and drawing and photography apps. It also includes a clip which will allow you to attach it to your pocket. The price isn’t too high: only $16.95.

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Android Phone Which Is Best

September 13th, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

Android has been really packing a punch until now with quite a few handsets that have definitely bested the iPhone 4 in price, performance and features. But as time slowly passes, the release date for the iPhone 5 is slowly growing upon it and manufacturers affiliated with Google are striving to create handsets that will be able to compete against the already feared Apple launch. Let’s check out some of the phones you can purchase this month if the famous “bitten apple” doesn’t appeal to you in any way.

First of all we have the HTC Droid Incredible 2 which comes as the sequel to one of the most popular HTC handsets of last year. It may not be a whapping upgrade but it’s enough to convince people that it’s a solid phone. Considering the fact that (surprisingly) it’s still running on a single core 1GHz processor in a world of dual cores, the Incredible 2 might have a few problems with performance, although until now it was nothing but stable.

Then there’s the Motorola Droid X2 which also comes as a sequel to the popular Droid X. This time around, the X2 received a rocking upgrade in performance since it’s sporting the same processor as the Atrix. It also comes with a HDMI connectivity port and an 8MP camera.

Android Phone Which Is Best (Source: geeky-gadgets.com)

Android Phone Which Is Best (Source: geeky-gadgets.com)

Remaining with Motorola, the Photon 4G is currently considered to be the greatest Sprint phone on the market. It comes with some serious processing power due to the dual core processor that apparently is even stronger than the one on the Atrix. The bright qHD screen is certainly something to look at. The fact that Motorola made it a global phone certainly will draw some attention towards it.

The T-Mobile G2x has received some seriously improved reviews. Some say that the G2x is currently the best T-Mobile on the market. The 1GHz dual core processor and the 1080p HD video capabilities certainly must have something to do with it.

Android Phone Which Is Best (Source: geek.com)

Android Phone Which Is Best (Source: geek.com)

Then we switch to Verizon’s wildly successful 4G phone: the HTC Thunderbolt. The giant 4.3 inch screen and access to the Verizon 4G LTE network certainly are some of the best assets this phone can offer. While it’s limited to only a 1GHz single core processor, the Thunderbolt behaves beautifully.

And finally the “purebred” the Google Nexus S. This is still considered our favorite since it provides the best Android experience. While others may have interface tweaks and stuff that might seem more interesting, the pure Android is the best way to go.

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Motorola Android Vs Iphone

September 10th, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

I doubt there were more fierce battles last year than the ones between Motorola Droid X and iPhone 4. These two marvelous handsets came on the market at around the same time and everybody was going crazy. You could hear shouts of Retina display and video calls on one side, while others were screaming 8 MP camera and HDMI port. No wonder that fans started kicking and screaming at each other. Fortunately we got our hands on both of these outstanding handsets and placed them head to head to see which one is best.

Motorola Android Vs Iphone (Source: todaysiphone.com)

Motorola Android Vs Iphone (Source: todaysiphone.com)

Until now the iPhone 4 emerged winner from most confrontations but the Droid X should not be taken lightly as it’s a true contender. This time both phones are amazingly fast and come with a series of displays that will melt your face off. The iPhone as well as the Droid X come with quite a set of features. Both phones come w operating systems. One is running on Android and the other is the famous iOS 4. We cannot actually determine which one is the best since there are loads of people that love the iOS while others have shifted their attention to Android.

Let’s have a look at the competition a bit. The Motorola Droid X has some features that might make it a bit better than the iPhone. It comes with a huge 4.3 inch display and an 8 MP camera. The HDMI and DLNS connectivity options make interaction with your phone even better than before, while the powerful TIOMAP 1GHz processor is more kickin’ than ever. The iPhone 4 brings to the table the worldwide famous Retina Display, a fully featured 5 MP camera and another front facing camera with specialized video capabilities that allows it to use Apple’s FaceTime app.

As for connectivity, both phones are equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. The only difference is that the Droid X can actually act as a mobile hotspot for other devices. Connect it to the 3G network and place any device with Wi-Fi and you’ve got internet on more than one device. Both phones also come with noise cancellation technology that makes for a better conversation.

Motorola Android Vs Iphone (Source: assets.gearlive.com)

Motorola Android Vs Iphone (Source: assets.gearlive.com)

The difference in performance is fought on more than hardware basis. The OS also makes quite the impact. For example the animation on the iPhone 4 is impeccable. The MotoBlur of the Motorola Droid seems sloppy in comparison.

Unfortunately, Droid X didn’t have what it takes to defeat the Apple giant. Of course there are stronger phones from Motorola but they come with the 2011 generation.

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Android X Review Motorola

August 20th, 2011 Brasoveanu Lucian

Coming with a design that would make any cyborg jealous, the Droid X seems to be some sort of machinery from the future wrapped into the cover of a phone. But under the surface it’s filled with apps on steroids.

Android X Review Motorola (Source: netchunks.com)

Android X Review Motorola (Source: netchunks.com)

They actually have a line that is quite challenging all the Motorola enthusiasts out there “are you many enough to handle this phone?” slogan written across the famous “terminator red eye” that has been the symbol of the Droid all along.

This truly is a machine: coming with a screen resolution of 854 x 480 on a huge 4.3 inch screen which makes it more than enough to fit that cool looking red eye on. The processor is a strong 1GHz TIOMAP chip that can deal with the most intensive tasks with ease. 512 MB of RAM memory seems to be enough since we didn’t experience any kind of lag while playing around on it. Storage space is more than enough: 24GB while the 8 MP camera has HD capabilities and can record videos in 720HD. The micro HDMI output is going to be perfect when you wish to view those cool images on something bigger. It comes equipped with three separate microphones for noise cancellation, while the wireless 802.11 n does great. Need I mention that it also has 3G Hotspot capabilities?

Android X Review Motorola (Source: blogcdn.com)

Android X Review Motorola (Source: blogcdn.com)

In terms of hardware and design, the Motorola Droid X is simply rocking.

The only problem and complain we could have over this phone is software related. While playing with it you will find an odd combination of apps for the already outdated Android 2.1 and various components of the MotoBlur interface that comes with several “social network” aspects. It is the perfect example of failure when companies that mostly specialize in hardware and hardware components, try to develop software programs. Everything seems to come online at the same time and you see all kinds of elements popping out from seemingly nowhere.

The first time you turn it on you get that creepy sensation that Android will become the new world OS, replacing Windows. We understand the utility of widgets, but the way they are presented on the Droid X is simply put…terrible. You need to see a couple of Star Trek movies just to get the idea behind the interface. Every Android fan will see that the modifications brought to the Android to make it “droidier” consist in interface shifts in order to make it darker, more…metallic. That’s just about the only thing they got right, software related. 

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