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Motorola Milestone XT883 – The Best of Motorola Hits China

Life can be truly unfair sometimes – China already has the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the Olympic Green and Village and now they get to have the latest and most advanced addition to Motorola’s Milestone series. The new Motorola Milestone XT883 is an e-Surfing 3G-enabled handset that’s thinner, faster, and way smarter than its predecessors; it features a powerful dual-core processor that can open web pages quicker, run games smoother, play HD videos on HDTV’s, and support 27 percent faster multitasking. It can surf the net at blazing 3G speeds, stream media, talk, render games, and create/send email without even batting an eyelid.

The Milestone XT883 also runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the latest mobile operating system from Google, promising a great deal functionality made specially to enhance the mobile experience. This smartphone uses a 4-inch 960×540 qHD display that comes in 24-bit color for exceptional readability whether indoor or outdoor. For pictures and videos, the XT883 is outfitted with a front camera for video calls and a rear 8-megapixel 1080p video-capable camera with LED flash. To accommodate all those future songs, photos, movies and apps collection, the phone comes with 16 GB internal storage and can be expanded up to 32 GB. Additionally, the XT883 comes with a thin sliding keypad with an extra row of number keys above the standard 4-row QWERTY keys for faster and more accurate typing.

For connectivity, users can opt for Wi-Fi or 3G for broader coverage. Customers looking for business and productivity features will not be disappointed with Motorola’s inclusion of GAL Lookup for email and calendar, remote Go-To-Meeting access powered by Citrix, QuickOffice remote document access, and password, data encryption, remote wipe, and other intricate security features.

You can also check out Verizon Motorola Droid A855 Android Cell Phone (no contract) here.

Toshiba Thrive Tablet – Nothing New but Everything Better

Every tablet on the market today is loaded with so many features that it’s almost impossible for manufacturers to add more. Well, if manufacturers reached rock bottom there’s no other option but to turn that rock into a mine – going back is never an option for the IT industry but there’s always a room for improvement. Just look at the new Toshiba Thrive tablet. This tablet has the capability to surf the web, read e-books, and play HD videos, music, and games just like any other tablet. But the only difference is that Thrive does it better – so much better. It features a 10.1-inch, high-resolution, multi-touch, and LED backlit screen and a system that can deliver an unbelievably fast, entertainment optimized, multi-tasking performance. Movies get an extra Toshiba touch with Resolution plus video technology that enhances the sharpness and color on standard definition videos for a more HD like feel.


Toshiba Thrive, with its Toshiba Media Player, holds and manages music and videos in one easy to reach and portable gadget. Its Toshiba-enhanced stereo speakers and integrated headphone jack allow user to share their music loud or listen privately at their leisure. The HDMI port on the other hand allows videos to be played and scaled up to 1080p on any supported HD screen. This tablet also features an SD card slot, USB 2.0, and mini USB ports for added expansion options.

Toshiba Thrive is powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor and runs on the latest Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) platform optimized for tablets. Furthermore, Thrive features hardware accelerated Adobe Flash and console level gaming graphics thanks to its NVIDIA GeForce video chip. To wrap it all up is a customizable back cover with slip-resistant and rubberized finish that’s easy on the hands.

You can pre-order Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 32 GB Android Tablet AT105-T1032 here!

Sony Tablet and Android 3.0 – The New Super Combo

Sony and Android is an exciting partnership that is probably second only to William and Kate or Brad and Angelina. It may not be the wedding of the century but it is something that every descent techie is looking forward to, and why not? Sony just declared that they will be releasing not one, but two “Sony Tablet” with Android in the near future – this year future. These new mobile gadgets are said to combine advanced hardware, rich content, and seamless connectivity with top notch and immersive entertainment experience. The first tablet is codenamed S1 and is hinted to be made for multimedia entertainment; the second tablet is codenamed S2 and is optimized for both mobile communication and entertainment. Both models will run on the latest Android 3.0 – a mobile operating system with holographic interface specially designed to cater to tablets and other devices with larger screens. Sony Tablet will feature Wi-Fi and WAN (3G/4G) connectivity for faster web browsing and smoother access to Sony’s premium network services and online digital contents like videos, games, and eBooks.

The Sony S1 will feature a 9.4 inch display and a special off-center of gravity design made to add stability and ease of grip, ensuring comfortable use even at prolonged hours. The S2 on the other hand will come with two 5.5-inch displays that can be folded for improved portability. Its dual screen configuration allows for a single combined display or separate displays each with its own content and function.

When released this fall, the Sony Tablets should add another interesting flavor to Sony’s renowned VAIO line and another gadget on every techie’s must-have list. You can view other details here.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 – Samsung’s First Honeycomb-based, Dual Core Smart Media Device

Geeks wishing for an ultimate mobile entertainment experience will sure love the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1. This is a powerful Dual-Core Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) smart media device that sports a large 10.1 screen plus dual surround-sound speakers, which allow users to enjoy multimedia to the highest level without compromising mobility. The said LCD display offers crystal clear resolution (1280 x 800), making the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 an ideal gadget for playing and using lots of games and applications from Android Market.

This Samsung baby also comes with an 8MP rear-facing camera featuring Auto Focus and a 2MP front-facing camera that will let you document any event or capture your experiences using the best-in-market full HD record. When it comes to speed and performance, GALAXY Tab 10.1 is indeed powerful and lightning fast, thanks to the latest version of Android’s tablet-optimized operating system called Honeycomb. This smart device is also outfitted with a 1GHz Dual Core application processor, low power DDR2 memory, and 6860mAh battery. With such features, multi-taking can be done more efficiently.

Maximized portability is also Galaxy Tab’s guarantee. It comes lighter (599g), slimmer (10.9mm- thick), and more portable. This means, you can freely to enjoy the gadget’s many features even when you’re on a travel. The company also recognizes your need to remain constantly connected, so it has outfitted the GALAXY Tab with super-fast HSPA+ 21Mbps, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to support fast mobile download speeds as well as lessen data transfer times.

What are you waiting for? Check out pricing and availability of Samsung GALAXY Tab at Amazon and get one now!

MSI All Geared Up for CES 2011


MSI is battle ready for the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its armada includes a fleet of new generation laptops, netbooks, notebooks and tablets. In their booth, 30559 Convention Center South Hall 3, they would showcase machines ranging from the G Series gaming computers, F Series ultimate high performance notebooks, C Series lifestyle multimedia notebooks and X-Slime Series ultra-thin and ultra-light laptops to Wind U netbooks and WindPad tablets.

The flagship carrier will be MSI’s GT680 – the current fastest notebook on the computer that broke speed records in the infamous PC MARK Vantage circuit. It’s powered by Intel’s latest quad core processor and NVIDIA’s top of the line discrete mobile graphics card further enhanced by Turbo Drive Engine Plus technology. Next in line with the GT68 are the F Series ultimate performance and the C Series classic multimedia notebooks. The F series will feature the once cinema-only THX TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound and the C series will come equipped with SRS PC Sound that promises rich and realistic cinematic experience. The latest U270 and U160DX models from the U Series and the X370 from X-Slim will also be around in Intel and AMD flavors.

All of the above mentioned MSI products will also come with iCharger technology that enhances the USB and USB 3.0 port’s recharging capability. For something really fresh from MSI, there’s the two new generation WindPads. These chic tablets will sport gravity sensitive G-Sensors, ALS light sensors and Wi-Fi.

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