Rivals Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Huawei Ascend Mate
This smartshet appeared in the spring, when the public has already fastidious look at smartphones with Full HD. 6.1-inch screen device Huawei has only HD-resolution, fatter body, and the processor - slower.

Chinese Ethnicity pumped up - the typical Asian shape, characteristic of an army of faceless models. However, the price of two different competitors almost in half, and not at all in favor of the product Sony.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
Much more interesting is as a competitor for the authorship of Samsung. Its HD-screen with a diagonal of 6.3 inches and worse boring, and a dual-core processor is slower.

But the battery has a high capacity, providing a little longer time. The device smaller and lighter. And the price at Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is significantly lower.
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Acer Liquid S2
The most interesting and formidable opponent Xperia Z Ultra was introduced recently, namely - at IFA 2013 in Berlin. Acer Liquid S2 is equipped with a 6-inch Full HD resolution and the same as that of the Ultra, processor.

The main "chip" will smartsheta 13-megapixel camera and support for video recording in 4K. The main disadvantage is obvious: Acer does not bother too much about appearance. Price of the device is not yet known, but it will clearly be lower than the Xperia Z Ultra.

Heavy artillery. Review of Sony Xperia Z Ultra

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It seems that the tendency to increase the size of the screen smartphone yet reached the point of absurdity. Anyway, on our laurels manufacturers do not want to stop . A great example - the recent presentation of the representatives of the LG screen to the flagships of the next years with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. Diagonal of the display is not 5, as most of today's Full HD- smartphones , and 5.5 inches. However , some manufacturers did not wait for the rest of the market and released their very large smartphone . Among them is the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the screen size which is already 6.4 inches.

It should be recognized that such decisions have their circle of admirers. It is quite obvious that a phone that can replace the plate - this is a step forward to unify mobile electronics . Even putting aside the fact that this phone is very inconvenient to carry in your pocket. However , as uncomfortable there really ? Let's find out .

Though the smart phone is much larger in width and length than the flagman Xperia Z, its thickness is much less. Among the entire range of this device is the Xperia thin - only 6.5 mm . Among the competitors smartphone or smartshet , sometimes referred to as devices such as the thinnest . For comparison , the thickness of the recently introduced a 6-inch Acer Liquid S2 is 9 mm, and has already sold a few months Huawei Ascend Mate and all 9.9 mm. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 very different screen sizes , so it is unlikely to be recorded in the competition Xperia Z Ultra.

Scope of supply includes Z Ultra High Efficiency Charger EP880, a docking station for charging with magnetic connector DK30, cable to connect to PC and paper documentation . In general, Sony offers a variety of optional accessories (such as a wired stereo headset Sony MH750), but only have to buy them separately.

Design and Ergonomics

External features of Xperia line in 2013 , we have repeatedly described in the reviews . All these nuances - Ctrogo straight lines, only the most minimal rounded corners and a large chrome power button in the middle of the right end - typical for the Xperia Z Ultra. They can add some personal features of the device . For example, flat as a billiard table , a back cover made ​​of glass. It is fair to say that the same is available for the flagship Xperia Z, for which a special affinity and claims smartshet .

Glass that covers the front and back of the device , called the Asahi Dragontrail. It not only protects against scratches, but also from impacts . The sidewalls are made of aluminum alloy, with a rather coarse rough texture. The case is certified by two standards of protection - IP55 and IP58. As far as the color variations , the three of them - black, white and purple .

Glass front and back like it has an oleophobic coating , but the smartphone is very fast zalapyvaetsya . This is especially noticeable on the black case . White is also the most practical.

The back cover is not removed, it is no wonder with such a small thickness of the body . All controls , slots and connectors are located on the front side and protected by special caps . Most interesting on the right side .

Just below the above-mentioned power button is the volume rocker , and above - a deep hollow , hidden rubber cover . There are two slots for a micro-SIM and microSD. To insert the SIM-card , no need to look for a paper clip or pin : designers have provided special plastic sled . Still above the nest for a headset , it is not hidden lid.

On the left side of the functional elements less. On top of the lid is the port micro-USB, and in the middle - terminals for connection to the docking station. The upper and lower ends of the " loaded " only in speakers and a microphone , as well as a small hole for the strap . It is quite understandable decision, because to reach the upper end , whether there is anything of importance , it would be almost impossible.

The front panel is almost entirely given over to the screen . Soft keys replaces virtual strip on the screen. It came into vogue with the advent of Android 4 and dictated by practicality : with such a large screen physical keys are useful only for a certain position of the device in his hands. Top and bottom of the screen are two black stripes . At the top you can see the circle of the lens front-facing camera , as well as the logo of Sony, the bottom there is nothing , for what might catch sight.

The rear panel is just as flat as the front . In the heart - big and beautiful logo of Sony, under it - the inscription Xperia. Functional load is a main camera, which is at the top , shifted to the left. Chamber is surrounded by a thin chrome rim , but lacks flash. Just below the camera module is NFC, designated the logo .

Despite its so slim , the smartphone does not seem flimsy . When you hold it in your hands , do not feel that it could collapse. Yet the solidity of the body in such a thin device is of great importance.

Pro Xperia Z Ultra ergonomics in general is very difficult to say for sure . On one side of the scale - carefully designed elements and their location. Here is a quick and responsive sensor screen and shockproof glass and protected case . But on the other side - the gigantic dimensions: one-hand control smartshetom impossible, and apply to the ear uncomfortable.

As for carrying in your pocket , then it all depends on your style of dress. It is obvious that it will fit in the bag with no problems, even in the women's clutches . It is equally obvious that in the pocket of his jeans is not a place - it does not get corny . And even if all you like - will keep you from walking. According to the width of the body approximately corresponds to the passport, so fit in the inside pocket of his jacket, just a little bit of it sticking out. In the horizontal front pocket wear hoodies Xperia Z Ultra is also quite convenient.

Xperia Z Ultra weighs more than a few competitors, but that there are objective reasons for this. First, it is made of metal and glass, and the glass is more dense and heavier than plastic. Secondly, all similar in function models still have less diagonal display , and , therefore, have to weigh less.

Screen, camera

Recently screens - the main disappointment smartphones Sony. If appearance, arrangement of elements and hardware stuffing them all in order, displays, which are equipped with smart phones , completely satisfied by the TFT technology and suffer from all the ills inherent in it .

We Xperia Z Ultra problems much less. Moreover , the screen is simply gorgeous . Matrix is ​​powered by technology, IPS. The image density is significantly lower than the 5 -inch smartphone with Full HD, but about the same as that of the 4.3 - inch device with a screen HD- resolution . Some point to see without a magnifying glass or a microscope can not see even the small text on the screen read comfortably and looks well .

At maximum brightness of the display looks good even in direct sunlight . The obvious advantage in this aspect - anti-glare coating . The ambient light sensor adjusts screen brightness automatically, but depending on your preferences expressed in the position of the slider. It is said that he does not always adequately adjust brightness . Viewing angles, as well as at other screens with IPS- matrix close to the maximum , and the colors do not degrade when the position of the eye relative to the smartphone . In general, such a nice image , like Z Ultra, can not boast of even the flagship Xperia Z.

The main camera smartsheta causes discomfort . That is, it is not bad, a lot of things he can, but still something to upset her . At least that even the less expensive models , and heaped up like the Xperia ZR equipped with 13 - megapixel camera, completely analogous flagship , and Z Ultra has got 8 - megapixel , even without built-in flash . Removes it , however, is quite good. Here are a few examples.

At the heart of the camera lies matrix Exmor RS Backlight technology . According to the test images show that detail places limping. But all in all a good result . The same can be said of the video.

Platform , performance , autonomy

Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 with four cores running at 2.2 GHz - a formidable weapon. Even a very terrible : in all tests the device on the processor ( and yet it is only Xperia Z Ultra) « do" everything in the world , and remains far behind even the Samsung Galaxy S4. Adreno 330 graphics system , which is part of the processor , about one and a half times faster than the Adreno 320 popular now , and it calculates a much better physics , which is important for today's games . We conducted several tests and in each of them the results were very impressive. Mobile 3D Mark « said ," that the standard benchmarks are too easy to Z Ultra and immediately offered to run the most difficult test.

2 GB of RAM - is the norm for flagship smartphones and smartshetov . Interface tablet really works without a hint of delay. Of course, in the case of Android , and the passage of time the situation is somehow always changing for the worse .

To store content on the board quite a bit of space : 16 GB of storage minus the space occupied by the OS and preinstalled software - total about 11 GB. But there is a slot for a memory card that is able to solve the problem of lack of space. Supports media up to 64 GB , so the total will turn about 75 GB of space.

The Russian version of the Xperia Z Ultra, unlike Asian , supports all possible communication , among which there is LTE, Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz , NFC, as well as many others. Navigation module works with GPS, and GLONASS .

Non-removable battery capacity is 3000 mAh. For a productive system and almost tablet -sized screen , this is clearly not enough. However, smartshet did very well in testing. In any case , no worse than most smartphones and is much better than many performance solutions okoloflagmanskogo level . On the day of work without any restrictions batteries missing.

Interface , software

Xperia Z Ultra runs on Android 4.2. Many smartphones Xperia, released earlier this year with a pre-installed Android 4.1 version has already received an upgrade to version 4.2 . In general, the user interface and set of software did not differ from those of the Xperia Z, ZL and ZR, which we wrote about not so long ago .

It is, however, noted the increased capacity of the desktop. It fits a lot more icons than on smartphones Xperia. Everything else is about the same.

competitors

Surprisingly, in this weight class, which acts Xperia Z Ultra, no one has yet managed to show themselves as worthy. Of course, some gadgets with a similar screen size and functionality of the smartphone has already appeared , but in the ring against the Ultra they clearly do not stand up and round.

Sony Xperia SP

Frankly speaking, among the Android-smartphone brands tier competitor for Lumia 625 is difficult to find - such a device or rolled over for 13,000 rubles, or are known to be less productive . Budget smartphone from Sony, which debuted in March 2013 Nokiyu superior resolution and pixel density of the display , while giving the maximum viewing angle. Graphic processor performance and higher than the Finnish smartphone and the camera is equipped with multiple settings , and generally exceeds that Lumia 625. Price dispersion is great, but more than half of the proposals focused on budget 12,000 rubles.

And, of course , do not underestimate the aging power devices to Android - in the range of 12 thousand rubles you still have a chance to get LG Optimus Vu, Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL or Sony Xperia TX, for someone who can become more profitable acquisition , than smart phones, on which it was carried out in this review.

Samsung Ativ S

The most powerful and serious competitor to the budget was ... Nokia 's flagship WP- smartphone Samsung! Originally aimed at competing with the Lumia 920 and HTC 8X, he seriously passed in price over the last six months , and today you can easily find it on sale at a price of up to 12,000 rubles. Such a collapse in prices did not pass and the rest of the flagships of the previous generation , but it Ativ S may oppose qualitatively in terms of price / toppings.

Super AMOLED display with HD-Ready for a little more diagonal , the higher frequency of the processor , better front and rear cameras, a removable battery - a very serious stuffing for a reasonable price.

Windows Phone, quickly and inexpensively. Review of Nokia Lumia 625

Since the debut of the operating system has been almost 3 years, and Windows Phone for the inhabitants and to this day terra incognita. Competition from Apple and Google ecosystems has led to the fact that manufacturers of smartphones with Windows Phone devices have been producing for the Linux operating system only as a " showcase samples ", creating at the same time, countless gadgets based on Android. The only true Windows Phone remained Nokia, unfortunately , never came to life after a long crisis in management and now redeemed Microsoft.

Fate devices on Windows Phone difficult for many reasons, but one of the most important is the positioning. Microsoft has made ​​an attempt to "break between smart and beautiful ," and compromise , as we know , leaves both sides dissatisfied. While Google « dressed up » Android in the face of feral boom - jack of all trades in a business suit , and Apple « taught natural sciences" carefree creator - humanist , Microsoft brought the image of its mobile operating system to form a tired IT- specialist , punch in minimalism . As a result, the works of the corporation in Redmond users found alloy graphically austere and technologically conservative OS , which claims to be the "golden mean " in the world of smartphones.

In this case, Windows Phone smartphones have never been cheap , although prices were offset quality ambitious filling. But three years later, the lack of popularity of high-end devices and indecent weak iron in state employees forced manufacturers to start developing more progressive budget based devices Windows Phone. Nokia Lumia 625 should be relevant player in that part of the market, where the requirements are expressed by three key concepts: "a lot of the screen ", " cheap ", " famous brand ". We have to figure out whether the Finnish state employees stand to compete with Android-based smartphone .

appearance

Design Lumia line has long been a well-established and has a sufficient number of adherents . Lumia 625 repeats the features of its predecessor, the 620- th model , while it is slightly larger and thinner. The front panel is glossy and, unfortunately , instantly collects fingerprints. But it is resistant to scratches - 4.7 -inch Gorilla Glass defends the glass 2 . Side frames narrowed , and in the right upper corner facing camera resolution of 0.3 megapixels. Below the display are three touch-sensitive buttons OS. Annoying feature of this smartphone is that the buttons are deprived of light - in the dark , this " savings" does not cease to amaze. However, conveniently placed buttons , do not miss out.

Housing traditionally streamlined, with rounded corners , all four sides are wrapped matte polycarbonate plastic back cover. It is not only stylish, but also practical - the smartphone is very convenient to take the hands off the table , soft-touch plastic and non-slip grasp the body is easy.

All secondary controls are located on the right side . This is a volume rocker , power button and the button camera control . They are shifted closer to the center of the face and always within reach for the fingers , but still photograph would be more convenient , whether the camera button is shifted closer to the bottom right corner.

The top side is a headphone jack , and the lower bound can only boast connector micro USB. The left side does not have the function keys and connectors.

Rear camera resolution of 5 megapixels and flash are located just above the center of the rear panel. In the vertical orientation of the smartphone's finger is fidgeting on neckline camera every time you adjust the volume. The slot for the speaker is quite narrow and is located at the bottom of the rear panel. It probably will not overlap at random during use, but accidentally got a finger on the slot completely drowns out all sound.

Contrary to his worthy corners to bend when removed , the back cover and elastic after fixing sits tightly on the body . No squeaks or fidgeting - build on top. Weight , of course, could be a little less, but overall it's more a matter of habit.

screen

The display leaves a dual impression. IPS- matrix provides a good viewing angles , brightness and contrast can be controlled over a wide range , the sensitivity is great - the smartphone is able to respond to the touch , even through gloves. Work is also worthy of praise multitouch - 10 simultaneous touches . However, after prolonged use not dare to call the screen quality : first , the display suffers from uneven illumination, especially in the lower part of it , and second , 800x840 pixels at 4.7 inches look terrible . This is especially noticeable in the notoriously high-quality online videos and 3D- graphics mobile games. For comparison, the density at 201 dots per inch - a measure of a fossil pattern such as , Nokia 5800 Xpress Music. So why, in 2013, when the Full HD in smartphones has become commonplace, install the Nokia skimped a bit less grainy display? First of all, for such a feature should say "thank you" to Microsoft. The maximum resolution supported by the Windows Phone 8 - 1280x720 and it is therefore at the mercy of the flagships . A similar situation will be in the specification SoC, but more on that later . It should be taken as a given that the budget Windows Phone will inevitably " cut off ", and not from an economic , but purely for marketing reasons .

hardware Platform

Nokia Lumia 625 is based on the chipset Snapdragon S4 Plus with a modification of the processor MSM8930. The processor was released in the third quarter of 2012 , and differs from its predecessors expanded support for instructions and work in the LTE- networks. Windows Phone has always been fairly undemanding to resources of the operating system and this power is enough for her eyes . According to the processor and the graphics of the Lumia 625 exceeds 520 , 620 , 720 and 900 models in the synthetic benchmarks , slightly below HTC Windows Phone 8X. Applications open instantly , websites of any complexity did not inhibit the device , switching from online movie to the camera occurs in one second. Responsiveness to the mark, all the " fly ."

The sound from the speaker (both spoken and basic ), loud and clear , and the potential of the device even enough for a decent job with a high-impedance headphones .

Works well and declared compatible with LTE. MegaFon -Moscow in central Moscow provides about 20-25 megabits in both directions. While the basis of smartphones used in the capital, are devices that support a maximum HSDPA, 4G is a good opportunity to get not overloaded Internet for small needs ( serious needs already require substantial expenditure ) .

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth works fine , the speed and quality of the receiving encouraging. Not satisfactory and the reception level signal reception.

camera

Rear camera is clearly the budget - 5 megapixels smartphone appeared not today or even yesterday. But the implementation has turned out decent - most competitors of budget smartphone with more megapixels obtained much less high-quality images . Lumia 625 does not bother in terms of shooting - color reproduction at a level not less than the noise , but no more than those of competitors, focusing is fast, save the picture takes less than a second. Let's not forget about those WP-Nokia exclusives as the " Revived photo " (the creation of animated pictures from the arbitrary choice of the field of animation ), Nokia Smart Cam - continuous shooting with multiple layers of the same image, focus management on the photo after shooting , and even substitution persons in the finished pictures for the sake of jokes . All this is available for free, works flawlessly on the Lumia 625 and realized intuitively .

The front camera is disappointing. Even at a discount to its resolution of excessive noise , color rendition in a room in a bad way , and the focus is very leisurely . It takes a lot of natural light , so the camera has given at least some money .

Now for the video: everything is pretty good. AVC Full-HD, 19,5 Mbit / s video bit rate , 96 kbit / s audio (mono , AAC LC). Of course, from the noise in the room can not escape , but the street solid bitrate video smooths out most of the shortcomings of the budget photo module .

software

Nokia Lumia 625 runs on Windows Phone 8 ... and this could be complete if it were not for a number of nuances . Consider a situation that for some Nokia Lumia 625 will be the first WP- smartphone and try to explain the specifics of Windows Phone, because it is not " yet another Android», as it might seem at first glance.

Microsoft has been guided by a certain pragmatism in the creation of this system, which is briefly expressed as "maximum smoothness and ease of use at the cost of all the potential interference of the ban ." And if you're a beginner or a former owner of the smartphone on Android, you're bound to run into unaccustomed to this principle in action.

For example, a popular use case , as viewing the video. Android devices are straining every muscle of the processor and , warming the back cover and the rapidly emptying the battery, open the video of any type and quality. But on Windows Phone devices just do not see most of the videos that you put in the memory.

Movies with the extension . Avi smart phone will not play without conversion - a system supported only . Wmv ( anyone else remember that format ? ) And . Mp4. Although at 1920x1080 . Mp4 any complexity opens and rewinds "a great success " - thank you for the excellent Qualcomm hardware acceleration.

You also can not adjust the sound of music by himself - in the standard player no EQ , and other players on Windows Phone 8 is not. Except, of course , " crutches " in the form of cloud online players.

On Windows Phone save traffic is also suitable uncompromisingly . Opera Mini? Forget . Only Internet Explorer, pretty good in terms of display , but with only two functions - can walk on the links can not walk.

With visual 3D- games , too, all sad. First things first Windows Phone users pursue regional restrictions . For example , «Sid Meier's Pirates!» And «Splinter Cell Conviction» fundamentally not sold in the Russian app store Windows Phone. Lord igrodely firmly rejected purses Russian users. But just the same games are sold for iOS and Android without any problems.

Mirror Hot Pursuit on Nokia Lumia 625
Rare 3D- hits compatible with the Lumia 625 , and the remaining lame graphics and optimization

Games Compatible with smartphones calculated clumsy. And the Nokia Lumia 625 with its 512 MB ​​of RAM is "socially despised " in the native app store . The vast majority of 3D- games are not compatible with the Lumia 625 ! Perhaps the developers will add a warning in advance and forward compatibility , but wait a second - many of these titles came out over two years ago and successfully work on the iPhone 3GS and Samsung Galaxy Ace first generation. Of all the major hits Lumia 625 under test mastered only «Six Guns», «Asphalt 7 », «NFS: Hot Pursuit» and «Mirror's Edge», and the cowboy saga runs choppy when moving fast on the map, and Asphalt is run only on a minimal details with ladder and without reflections , increasing the already considerable irritation of granular display .

But every cloud has a silver lining . In the app store lacks logic and casual games for all tastes, many reference books and encyclopedias with a nice neat Metr ... sorry , Modern-UI design. HERE Maps Navigation pleases accuracy and detail maps, the camera interface is clear , start the camera "through" the lock screen takes a maximum of 2 seconds, the application Nokia Smart Cam and " Photo Studio " allow nice and original edit photos to social networks . Add to this the fast running interface and trouble-free operation of wireless modules - and the mood back to normal . And in the game you can play on the console .

corner enthusiast

Windows Phone is designed with outright hostility to the geeks - individualists , whether in-house developers add-ins from the manufacturer or restless smartphone users end products. Romance " action- site " in the register of Windows Mobile era long gone , but a layer of hardcore enthusiasts continues to find loopholes , fighting the system in the truest sense of the word.

On Windows Phone has a number of ways to access the innards of the OS for completion "for themselves ." But to release the eighth version of the operating system was only the most unreliable and giving the least amount of privileges. The so-called Student Unlock - operation incentive program for Microsoft Windows- young programmers. Rather, it works on the principle of social engineering , rather than technical penetration is achieved and opens up a troublesome installation of Linux distributions with micro-SD card.

Overview of the smartphone HTC One SV: filling in the shell

Contents:

design
screen
platform
shell
Contacts and calls
correspondence
camera
gallery
video player
player
internet
Organiser
GPS
apps
connections
battery
conclusion

HTC is positioning its products as a premium and expensive , so the models typically cost 20-30% more expensive than their counterparts. But now it is not a situation where a queue of those wishing to pay a premium for the name brand . Given the huge selection of low-cost smartphones B- brands, as well as an active advertising support in promoting Korean smartphones , HTC has hard, but nevertheless the company continues its way and releasing new models .

HTC One SV immediately remind the two smartphones. First, it is HTC One S, who was appealing the decision of the middle class , and secondly , it is HTC Desire SV, successful version with two SIM- cards. Perhaps one of the best on the market for your money. New product is very similar to the last one, but there is only one card . Features of the model are as follows: 4.3- inch WVGA- screen, 5 -megapixel camera , 2 -core 1.2 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, a memory card slot , Android 4.1.2.

design

By creating a new smartphone in the HTC did not have to reinvent the wheel, and took as a basis the familiar form. Those who have seen the HTC Desire SV, can be easily confused with it HTC One SV. If we do not take into account the different body color options , it seems that smartphones are identical in appearance , and this is just a new version .

Against the exterior of said model, I do not have anything , it looks good and is guessed corporate identity HTC. Dimensions of the smartphone are 128 x 66.9 x 9.2 mm and weighs 122 g Phone slightly less than dvuhsimochny option, it applies to all parameters, including the weight of the device .

But if there are no two machines , you appreciate the difference between them would be impossible in practice . The model is quite compact , so will appeal to all who are interested in buying a device of reasonable size.

Housing gray-blue color , this color is somewhat similar to HTC One S, which was painted in a similar color. But if there was metal , there was abandoned by opting softachu . Rubberized coating completely covers the back, removable cover . Under it there are compartments for cards and battery. In general, the touch surface reminiscent of HTC One X, covering similar.

The base case is made of matte plastic, he also painted in the original color .

On the right is virtually flat volume button on the other side of the body is nothing.

At the bottom of the connector microUSB, 3.5mm at the top headphone output and the screen lock button .

The screen is locked glass Gorilla Glass, the top LED and the earpiece , and a set of sensors.

HTC One SV

Below are three touch-sensitive buttons with visual symbols , equipped with lights and vibration feedback .

Behind virtually nothing, the surface is flat and smooth , but there is a small cut at the top , where the camera lens and flash. At the bottom of the hole will be the speaker.

Battery covers mount SIM-card , and microSD slot for on the side. Therefore, it can always be replaced quickly.

screen

The display is not very big for the middle class, however , the diagonal is ample , it is 4.3 inches . Resolution of 480x800 pixels , for the same money and the HD- screens at similar models . The smartphone is a good Super-LCD 2 matrix, which provides natural color reproduction, as well as demonstrates the wide viewing angles .

The smartphone operates the proximity sensor , the sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the display is protected by glass. Capacitive Sensor detects up to 10 simultaneous touches . Reserve enough light for the room , on the street can be a problem except in very bright light. On examples of Samsung Galaxy Express ( below) and the HTC One SV ( bottom).

HTC One SV

Behavior in the sun is good , the data are normally read .

platform

The smartphone uses 1.2 GHz processor Qualcomm MSM 8230 Snapdragon, Adreno 305 graphics chip , you have 1 GB of RAM. Of the 8 GB of internal memory 4 GB go to different media data and 1 GB for installing applications . There is also a card slot for microSD, where you can set the drive up to 32 GB. Smartphone received an update to Android 4.1.2, version though not the newest , but it is relevant. Sense shell is available in all its glory , in this case, we can evaluate the merits of version 4.1 .

The smartphone is fast, which is not surprising . Efficient processor for the middle class is paired with a WVGA-resolution screen is behaving very well. HTC One SV running smoothly, serious delays or delays in operation , no, he was even more powerful than the HTC Desire SV, so must like at speed.

shell

Sense 4.1 is not the latest version of the original design HTC. At the same time, there is a better option than in the same HTC Desire SV. So that part of the possible models is on par with the HTC One X +.

On the status bar displays various status indicators , the level of reception , wireless connection. This also get a variety of notification of recent events . You can quickly access the settings menu and run specific tasks.

The smartphone is configured number of desktops , all created to seven zones , which are submitted widgets , shortcuts, folders and applications . Cyclical scrolling menu with tables they bulky , look beautiful, all in the spirit of the older models.

The smartphone is a lot of options for customization. There are themes and styles, there are several options for decorating the lock screen , which displays shortcuts , duplicate icons on the bottom of the main screen . To quickly run a program need only pull the tab and drag it to the ring.

The menu is displayed as a list of labels that are sorted in an easy manner . A separate button is responsible for the task manager , where applications are displayed as a list of thumbnails .

Contacts and calls

Smartphone collects data from various sources using social networks, SIM-card memory to display the data . Each new contact gets a lot of fields , including the types of phone numbers , mail addresses, for more information.

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The smartphone handy chime part , running a quick search rooms at the coincidence input numbers. There are Russian letters on the keyboard while making a call . The menu itself is a vertical list where in the column are aligned all the recent calls. Calls various types differ in visual colorful icons.

correspondence

The smartphone allows you to adjust the font size that is convenient for all correspondence to those who do not have very good eyesight . You can automatically convert SMS to MMS when added to a text object multimedia information. In addition, a search of the archive messages, and perform all the standard actions such as copying and pasting text.

Available intelligent input when the system of correction and word completion helps to fill the text without taking the time to fix bugs. You can type text without lifting your finger from the screen , the smartphone itself fills in the appropriate words . It is also well implemented voice typing . The keys are large, they are accompanied by pleasant vibration feedback , which can be turned off.

camera

The smartphone features a 5 -megapixel unit , which is complemented by a 1.6- megapixel front camera. There is also auto-focus and LED flash . Separate buttons for shooting there , but you can quickly launch the application using the shortcut on the lock screen. It is also very convenient that at the time of shooting , blocking the screen on again by pressing the lock key , you can return to the viewfinder menu . Do not have to re- run the application .

An example shows that the camera in the HTC One SV went near predecessors in the lineup . For the middle class is the quality should be called acceptable if the user does not have special claims on the part of the subject.

Video is written at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels in MP4 , among the models of the middle class is not common .

gallery

All the images from your smartphone fall into one section of the gallery where the folders are presented . Gallery is available in portrait or landscape mode. You can choose other criteria for data downloading images from Facebook, Flickr, Dropbox, Picasa or Skydrive. In the settings are set hidden albums , the existence of which no one knows except the owner smartphone.

Picture sent to various social networks , storage facilities , in a message or via Bluetooth. It is set as a wallpaper , or use the contact is added to the watchlist . The picture may be cut or processed in the integrated image editor , which is available in a variety of beautiful effects.

video player

Claimed to support the following video formats : .3 gp, .3 g2,. Mp4,. Wmv (Windows Media Video 9 ),. Avi (MP4 ASP and MP3). Video is played on the screen, is fast with individual keys. Need to put a single player to have certainly play all the videos . The player remembers what place has stopped playing videos in different files. The player set the brightness level , you can take a screen shot .

player

Opening the player that stands out in a bright red icon menu , you will see several icons. The first of these is in the player itself . Also, here taken out program SoundHound, TuneIn Internet radio and 7Digital, which leads to the music store . The extra labels are removed from here , as well as adding new menu . Thus, a separate group of all the sound-related applications , which is quite convenient .

In the player are several criteria to sort by albums , artists , songs , playlists , genres . In any case, the display will show the files that clearly stand out covers and signatures. Then I search function and shuffle play . At the same time , and useful search function of the library. When you select the album you want to open the next menu. There you can see the cover , information on the number of tracks , genre , year. The song goes to the playlist , or to another device. In another menu is called a long list of additional activities where you can find not only information about the song , but also the ability to set it as a ringtone . During playback of the songs on the screen informs album name, artist name , track name , elapsed and remaining time . Track added to the queue reproduction is sent to the external device via the DLNA. Supported by a handy option boot covers, which helps bring the album into a presentable form .

Overview of the smartphone Samsung I8730 Galaxy Express: available LTE

Contents:

appearance
screen
performance
interface
Contacts and calls
Post and Mail
gallery
video
music Player
camera
browser
cards
apps
connections
battery
conclusion

Given that the screen sizes are getting bigger , it's easy to mix it up with some simpler model . All this plays into the hands of the manufacturer, the buyer opts for a more affordable model that resembles the recent flagship lineup.

Another rookie in the big army of Android-smartphone will be Samsung Galaxy Express. It is a model of the middle class that stands out LTE- enabled networks. The main characteristics of the device are as follows: a 4.5-inch WVGA- screen , Super AMOLED Plus- matrix , Android 4.1, 5 -megapixel camera , a larger battery 2000 mAh.

appearance

How boring obtained many smart phones from the manufacturers of the second tier , just as the same type of model output from Samsung. Externally, it is a complete copy of the Samsung Galaxy S III. Like many smartphones Korean manufacturer , the new model is devoid of original features , it is the same as the others. This is the position of the brand , and do something about it can not be .

The handset measures 132.2 h69 , 1h9 , 3 mm , weight 139 g As you can see , this is the standard size for the unit of the middle class .

Case plastic , gloss is not happy slippery surfaces , cover will not be superfluous accessory , as the device tries to slip out of his hands . This is especially noticeable in hot weather.

The assembly quality , tight fitting parts and no squeaks instill the belief that no further flaws in the work will not be noticed .

Above the screen is a set of sensors and earpiece .

Below the screen is narrow mechanical button to exit to the main screen when you hold it, start menu running applications. On each side of it a couple of touch keys . Adjustable their lights, including vibration feedback when touched.

Under the removable plastic cover is a battery that blocks the slot microSIM. The side of the memory card is inserted , so that there may be "hot" replacement without forced reboot the device .

As can be seen , all in the best traditions of Samsung: a rounded body shape , plenty of gloss , there are silver bezel around the front panel, which makes the smartphone look more appealing. The back is decorated with poperechenymi stripes , the same stylistic decision and offers Samsung Galaxy Note II, for example.

screen

The display is large enough , the diagonal is 4.5 inches . In this case, the resolution is low , only 480x800 pixels. Accordingly, the picture is grainy . Particularly affected the text , because it uses Super AMOLED Plus- matrix with distinct PenTile.

It is well visible on the icon label applications of positive emotions it causes . If a device with a higher resolution is not so noticeable , the WVGA in conjunction with a 4.5 inches immediately shows all the disadvantages of this type of matrix . This example shows a Samsung Galaxy Express ( below) and the HTC One SV ( top) .

The picture is very bright and juicy, although pedantic users may not like the fact that the colors do not turn out quite natural. On the street, as usual , the data on the screen fade and difficult to read in direct sunlight , fiberglass, closing the screen glare .

performance

The smartphone is a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM. This chipset Qualcomm Snapdargon MSM8960 with Adreno 305 graphics . His memory device 8 GB, of which about 5 GB allocated for user needs. The presence of the memory card slot allows you to get more up to 32 GB in the smartphone when needed.

It may seem that the processor is not the most powerful, but with the screen resolution , a filling enough to make the interface work without delay , and the user could run different games. There normally are all modern applications , including Real Racing 3 or resource-intensive game NOVA 3 , not to mention the less-demanding programs.

The shell is also known as TouchWiz Nature UX, in this case, the original design due to Android 4.1.2. Due to the built-in support for DivX and XviD smartphone looks promising for those who like to watch videos on the go . Here without third-party players played a lot of file types , which distinguishes the phone from the competition.

interface

On the lock screen displays not only the standard information such as time and date. If you pull down the status bar , you can quickly access those notifications that get into it, it does not need to unlock the device . In the same line is displayed with icons for quick disconnect of different functions : Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, vibration, auto rotation , energy , notification, mobile networks , synchronization . You can include additional hours , displaying a battery level indicator and weather data .

Unlock the smartphone may in many ways. Slide your finger across the screen , use the slope of the phone by pressing on the screen , face detection , point ; PIN or password. As can be seen , the standard means will not be difficult to protect the device sufficiently firmly to prevent interference. 3 shortcuts are displayed at the bottom , which will help to quickly launch one of the applications . You can select any number of program installed on your smartphone and add it here .

User has 7 desktops that are used for the arrangement of the widgets , shortcuts , create folders for icons . Moving between screens is very smooth , with no delays. The extra work tables can be removed if desired , by organizing the workspace as it is most convenient . Custom icons at the bottom of the screen , from 5 shortcuts you can change the first four and the last invariably responsible for accessing the menu. Allowed to change the size of widgets by dragging them on the screen.

Smartphone's menu consists of 20 icons that are placed 4x5 matrix signs on multiple virtual domains. The background image appears on the main screen . Supported by an intelligent sleep mode , when the smartphone does not turn off the backlight , while the user is looking at it. Configurable information that is displayed on the lock screen , gesture commands supported .

Contacts and calls

In the general list of contacts as a fall from the phone memory and the SIM- card , as well as data from your Google Account or other akkanutov (Facebook, Google+, ChatON, Skype). Contact assigned to any number of fields . They include the telephone numbers of various types, e-mail, date ( they are automatically placed in the calendar) , a group ringtone, as well as additional data.

From the phone book, you can quickly call or send SMS to man - is only required to hold your finger to the left ( call) or right ( message ) on a line with the name of the subscriber. Contacts can be allocated to different groups who have a unique signal. There Favorites tab - it adds those contacts that are used most often .

Call history is ordered by date. After selecting the party , you can see what calls were made and how many times . A set of numbers can be made using the virtual keyboard. When entering phone numbers automatically displays the stored on the device suitable for contact numbers .

Post and Mail

When sending a message, the phone is able to display recently used numbers , thereby greatly simplified search destination . The message is sent to multiple destinations at the same time as well as the group set up in memory. It combines correspondence with subscribers in the dialogue. The smartphone can automatically delete old SMS, if there is no desire to store thousands of files on the device. Typing text , it can cut, copy and paste. Supported by the function of sending pre- typed messages at certain times. It is also possible to block the reception of SMS from certain numbers or add to blacklist certain words.

For typing , the standard keyboard Samsung, which appeared continuous input, a kind of analogue of Swype. Swype itself in the smartphone not, but will not be difficult to establish a separate , if you like this layout . There are a lot of text settings that facilitate its set , included vibration feedback , sound, automatic arrangement of points, if you double- click on the "gap" . Language switches or a separate button or gesture on the " white space ." There are text and voice input , which works very well , you can simply dictate the sentence without using the on-screen keyboard.

The email client works with a variety of servers , everything is quick and easy . Provided work with attachments, you can upload images or documents, view them on your smartphone . Also, get and send some data from the phone.

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calendar

Diary called S Planner. Opens by default the current month, which highlighted all the important events . They are easy to see , in every cell of the screen will be a small mark . If you choose the right , then at the bottom of the screen will show a list of cases. Current date stands out the blue square . All days of the week with a black font except Sunday , those days have a red color.

On the side tab opens with the categories of : year, month , week, day , agenda, task. It helps to quickly move through the calendar. The smartphone allows you to add additional data using Google, Facebook, Exchange to synchronize events. New entry is assigned a name , interval, repeat ( once, daily , every weekday, weekly, monthly , yearly ) . Set a reminder that will work in advance. Extras included a picture or note.

gallery

Image is broadcast via DLNA, sent via MMS, email , Bluetooth or a social services file storage . Sets the music and animation for the slide show, as well as the speed of displaying the data. Gallery works quickly, without delay. Image is set as the home screen background wallpaper , or lokskrina can be assigned to a contact. Here, just to note the person in the photo, so that later on they quickly find their friends.

video

The smartphone supports DivX, MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC- 1 , VP8, WMV7 / 8 , can play outside without almost any video player . In any case, several tens tested AVI files and MKV none of them has caused problems with the playback . While watching a movie on the screen, a scroll bar appears to display the duration of the video. The film can be broadcast to an external device , the image adapts to the edge of the display .

music Player

The smartphone plays a variety of formats , these include MP3, AAC / AAC + / eAAC +, AMR, OGG, AC- 3 , apt-X, FLAC. So that it can play almost everything, including very high-quality recordings without losing quality. The player has several categories : all , lists , albums, artists , mood , folders and external devices. You can add additional groups: the genres , authors , years, or remove unnecessary . Adjustable playback speed of music and a timer .

Runs repeat mode for one song or the entire album, as well as mixed the music . The volume changes to a side button or a separate icon in the menu. Among the EQ you will discover the following settings: auto, normal , pop, rock, jazz dance , classical , vocal , bass boost or high , 7.1 sound , externalization , cafe , concert hall, custom settings. Of all the settings I want to highlight the function , which is called the music box . It helps to choose the songs for any mood .

From the sound of the smartphone is on par with models such companies as Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 or Samsung Galaxy S Advance. Quality is good, but nothing special in terms of audio to the reference model is not a smartphone .

radio

The unit supports RDS, running in the background , and if necessary, switch off after a set time (30 minutes , 1 or 2 hours). Stations are both in automatic and manual mode. Favorite stations are carried in the lower field , which you can scroll sideways , moving between them. Radio works only with the headphones connected , you can record the transfer to your phone and save it.

camera

Taking pictures with a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. As usual, there is no separate button , so the application is started via the lock screen or in the menu.

settings

Shooting mode: single shot, continuous shot , smile shot , beautiful face , view, cartoon, photo sharing .

Resolution: 5M ( 2560x1920 pixels), 3.2m ( 2048x1536 pixels ) , 2.4m ( 2048x1152 pixels), 0.9m ( 1280x720 pixels ) , 0.3M ( 640x480 pixels) .

The quality is average, smartphone by this parameter is not remarkable .

video recording

Maximum quality videos 1280x720 pixels , 30 frames per second. Available set of additional parameters , as in the case of photo shooting .

browser

To connect to the Internet is not only a standard application , but Chrome, which was pre- installed here . Which program is better to solve the user , both browsers are good and work fast . You can keep multiple tabs open , multi-touch with a smooth response to touch helps to zoom the text and graphics.

cards

The standard for all Android-devices navigation application . A selection of the layer to display : traffic jams , the data from the satellite , relief , public transport, locator , my card wikipedia . Works as route calculation for the motorist and pedestrian , including the transport sector. Specifies the path to the possible transfers, triggered voice prompts .

Selecting an object on the map , you will find it more detailed information , not only address but also contact details. It is the merit of Google View, which helps to visually assess future route and simplifies the search for unknown objects in the field . The only disadvantage of the application - bandwidth consumption , it can not work off-line and requires a constant network connection.

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apps

Play Market - the app store , which has both paid and free software. Integrated search Google, there are Google Now. Chat installed Google Talk, Voice Control is supported by S Voice, create notes with Media S Memo. Client installed to view the video on YouTube, runs recorder , a calculator , a file browser , alarm clock with stopwatch and timer .

Review of the tablet Acer Iconia W3

NEW Acer Iconia W3 - the first 8.1- inch device from Acer brand based on Windows 8 , and the first Windows- tablet with a screen diagonal in the mobile market . Previous models of tablet PCs Acer with Android operating system enjoyed good success, as confirmed by the 2011 model Acer Iconia Tab A500 and A501, which have been on the market the first gadget based on Honeycomb. We think that Iconia W3 not disappoint their capabilities .

Technical features Iconia W3
Brand Acer has always been among the leaders in the mobile market . Even the model of Acer Iconia Tab A100 was able to surprise everyone with its unique processor for tablet-based Android, thus opening the way for the development of devices with 7- inch diagonal display -based operating system Android 3.2 Honeycomb ( and this at a time when Android was just doing his first steps in the world of tablets ) .

The new tablet Iconia W3 you get the Intel Atom Z2760 processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM . This is sufficient for stable operation of Windows 8 on your device even with the size of the display. There is a whole set of various options for wireless connectivity , including Wi-Fi a / b / g / n, and Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR. Thanks to the built-in micro-HDMI port , you can duplicate the image from the tablet .

8.1- inch screen has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. At first glance , the picture quality is excellent, as long as it does not reach to the wide viewing angles. At the same time, you will most likely not happen very often will use the gadget to show the images to several people .

Also, the tablet has a microUSB port and a socket for charging the gadget. Battery life is great enough - we easily managed to squeeze more than 7 hours in active mode. But in the standby mode, it may be several days.

On the front and back of the tablet has 2 -megapixel camera , allowing us to make some pretty decent shots that are not ashamed to share with friends. The port supports microSD cards up to 32 GB and internal memory is 32 GB.

Version of the model and accessories
On the market there will be two different versions of Acer Iconia W3: the standard model of 32 GB worth of U.S. $ 379.99 and the 64GB version is priced at U.S. $ 429.99 . The company has made to its customers fairly good offer, creating an exclusive gadget is based on Windows. First of all, it concerns the size of the tablet , unique to date does not exist. Furthermore , Acer managed to create a reliable and high quality device , which is no single competitor . Thus, the company was the first one who engaged in the production of compact devices based on Windows 8.

We also had the opportunity to meet with the standard Bluetooth- keyboard and protective case created specifically for the Acer tablet model . These accessories are compatible only with the Acer Iconia W3. Protective case made of leather in white corresponds to the standard sizes . It is attached to the tablet using a special plastic clips .

But Bluetooth- Keyboard is a unique accessory that can turn your tablet into a kind of mini -notebook . In this case, the gadget is securely fastened to the keyboard with three special clamps .
Did you notice immediately or having multiple protrusions on the left and right side plate ( in horizontal position). They need to plate securely fixed in a special niche for housing the keyboard, when you do not plan to use it. In this position the tablet screen will be protected.
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Furthermore , in this folded position , you can work with the tablet in both the horizontal and vertical position. Keyboard is powered by a few AA batteries . To acquire such a keyboard would have separately.

conclusion
Pretty hard to judge the quality of this tablet in comparison with any other gadget of this class , because today Acer Iconia W3 is unique in its kind. While the brand Acer has put a lot of effort to create a tablet -transformer Acer Iconia W510 with a 10.1- inch screen , we can not pay tribute to the tangent brand new mini- tablet running Windows 8.

So far, no company has not provided a complete mini- tablet with a high-resolution screen on Windows 8 , so Acer is clearly a leader among the pioneers.

Review of Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet 3 8.0

Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab series 3 - the only mid-sized device that can adequately compete with the Galaxy Note in the same market segment. It would seem that for the Samsung brand is not much of a problem to create gadgets of all sizes . However, with a series of Galaxy Tab 3 company miscalculated a little , oversaturated market is almost identical devices that hurt sales. At the same time , if we forget about the other devices Samsung, the new model Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 will be a strong competitor in the market in the segment of 8 - inch plate .

Technical features
3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 features an 8 -inch display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, which brings the best tablet on the brightness and clarity to the Galaxy Note 8.0. In this review , the two models are compared more than once but , speaking of displays that can be completely sure that they are on the same level.

The tablet works with OS Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. As for the processor , in this model is set to develop its own Samsung - dual-core Exynos. The processor provides enough performance for the average tablet . Moreover, the gadget is equipped with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Although this processor can not compete with the quad chip Exynos tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 and NVIDIA Tegra 3 installed on Google Nexus 7 made ​​by ASUS, you can still be completely sure that the Galaxy Tab 8.0 does not disappoint 3 delays.
The size of the new model 209,8 x 123,8 x 7,4 mm and weighs only 314 grams. Thus , Galaxy Tab 8.0 3 slightly smaller than the Galaxy Note 8.0, but they are almost the same thickness . This line of tablets trying to be similar in some respects to smartphones , which are now in the lead in sales. The more so that the brand Samsung is clearly trying to make all her devices were similar. Each of the Samsung smart devices is part of a whole - which is fully expressed in a single design .

Along with the Galaxy Tab 8.0 3 you get 16 GB of internal memory and a slot for MicroSD, which increases the ability to store more data on 64 GB. You'll also be able to connect to virtually any device via DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, there is Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n. In addition, in the versions with 3G or LTE is a slot microSIM.

software
To find the differences in the software Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 3 and similar models , you will have to spend more than one comparison . So, for example , an application "Samsung Link", is not in the Galaxy Tab 10.1 3 is installed on the new tablet . With this program, the device can be used in conjunction with other tablets , laptops or smartphones Samsung brand through the cloud.

3 Galaxy Tab 8.0 has entered a new era of devices that began with the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S 4 . They promise not only a wireless connection , but can be synchronized with the gadgets Samsung. Applications from Samsung - Group Play and ChatON - a couple of striking examples of how the ecosystem of the brand, allowing you to share information more user-friendly manner .
The creators of the tablet refused to use the option NFC. Instead, the user is able to share media content with other devices through DLNA, also have the option Screen Mirroring. For the most part , a set of programs includes virtually all of the applications that can be found in the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note, except for the S-Pen. You can also select "Smart Stay", having the ability to recognize the human eye.
3 Galaxy Tab 8.0 - is one of the few gadgets Samsung, who received a bonus Dropbox - 50 GB of cloud storage will be added to your current or new account . You can take advantage of a bonus for 2 years after the first time you use the services of the store. In addition, owners of the new tablet will receive a free $ 10 Google Play, as well as 3 months free membership (for new users) in the Hulu Plus and 12 months of access to Boingo Wi-Fi ( also for new users) . All of these bonuses are part of the campaign "Samsung Rewards", which started with the release of the tablet market in the Galaxy Tab series 3 and Galaxy Note 8.0. We hope that with the new models Galaxy Note bonus program will be just as interesting.

Camera and Battery
On this tablet running the latest version of the user interface for the camera , which is not the model Galaxy Tab 10.1 or 3 Galaxy Note 8.0. While it is expected that such an update will soon receive other devices . In any case, the quality of the camera 3 Galaxy Tab 8.0 does not concede the possibility of shooting in the Galaxy Note 8.0, because the chambers belong to the same generation , and the user interface does not really matter .

3 Galaxy Tab 8.0 is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with no flash on the rear panel, and a 1.3 - megapixel front-facing camera which is good enough for video chat (for him and only him ) . But the rear camera capable of taking high-quality photos and videos that are not ashamed to share with your friends or lay out on the social networks .

If you compare with camera tablet Galaxy Tab 10.1 3 , the new model is much better camera . It seems that the smaller the plate , the better his camera settings . For example , a 10.1- inch plates rarely have an ideal image quality . This paradox is quite easy to explain : The additional financing of production devices bigger does not always go to the improvement of the posterior chamber .

As with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 3 , the new tablet Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 The battery capacity of 4450 mAh, which allows you to actively use the device all day . As for the work in the standby mode, the device is similar to the Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi - for a day of waiting out 4-5% of the battery . It should be noted that in both plates processors installed Exynos, and although they do not belong to the same series, but equally well in terms of energy saving.

conclusion
3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 - a rather successful renewal of the plates of the same segment , which were presented in previous generations of the brand . If the Galaxy Note 8.0 is considered the best in almost all respects , the Galaxy Tab 8.0 supports three stout complement family of devices generation Galaxy S4. Samsung has managed to create an ultra-thin and perfectly -designed medium-sized tablet that does not just please the people in the future.

PRICE Galaxy Tab 3 is within 8.0 299.99 dollars. With a difference of a hundred dollars to upwards or downwards on the market three models Tab 10.1 and 7.0 , which have a number of its own advantages and disadvantages. At the same time, the Galaxy Tab 8.0 3 is a middle range of opportunities Galaxy Tab 3 .

Review of the tablet ASUS MeMO Pad HD7

ASUS is a major player in the market of Android-plates . The manufacturer has gained popularity for its tablet computers series "Transformer", as well as a joint project with Google - Nexus 7 device . This time the company is a budget model tablet called the MeMO Pad HD7. It is aimed at the lower end of the market and offers the best possible performance of the gadget category , combined with a few very useful features . Among other advantages of the new model - robust housing and an affordable price .

Technical features MeMO Pad HD7
To reduce the cost of the new model , ASUS has greatly simplified the tablet, but it did not affect the productive capabilities gadget. Thus , the device is equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex A7 with a frequency of 1.2 GHz , RAM 1 GB of internal memory and an 8 or 16 GB (there is a slot for microSD). Battery capacity - 3890 mAh. Screen IPS - 7 inches with a resolution of 1280x800. Front is 1.2 - megapixel camera, and the back - 5 - megapixel , which we consider below.

build Quality
The build quality of this device is fully consistent with the standards adopted for budget tablets. Gadget design is almost identical to the Nexus 7 : the same size and layout of the buttons. The only thing , ASUS suffered a headphone jack and a MicroUSB port at the top of the device , but the volume control, power button and speakers remain in their original locations .

From Nexus 7 tablet MeMO Pad HD7 distinguished by the quality of the materials used . In the new model ASUS focused on , as already mentioned , the lower end of the market , so the light was used for the glossy plastic back and sides . This material is not particularly aesthetic , but pleasant to the touch. MeMO Pad HD7 comes in several colors: all black model, and 4 two-color - black with pink, green, blue and white. ASUS also offers a variety of color covers for this tablet.

While the back panel is secured to the tablet , the gadget nevertheless has a slightly unfinished appearance due to the protruding edge around the perimeter of the device. The edges of the rim is not sharp, but they give the impression of a production oversight, because of which the rear panel appears on the sides of a few millimeters . The front panel is reminiscent of the original design of the Nexus 7 - the same wide frame , so you can safely hold the tablet is not afraid to touch the screen .

At first glance , MeMO Pad HD7 compiled fine, but if you put pressure on him , you can hear the creaking . This is because the plastic was used normal quality , but still you can be sure that the tablet does not fall apart in your hands.

It should also be noted that the body can slide the tablet in your hands, although it is quite comfortable to hold . In addition , the device is pretty easy - just 302 grams. Cost Tablet - $ 150 - is fully consistent with its quality and features . Without certain drawbacks company could offer such a low price.

screen
ASUS is known for high-quality sets screens for tablets based on Android, but the new model, the company has decided to step back from this rule. Again, this is due to the desire to reduce the cost of the gadget. Therefore, it is equipped with IPS- display with a modest resolution of 1280x800 (213ppi), in addition, the developers had to go to other concessions.

In particular , referring to the image sharpness and brightness , the tablet is fully satisfied the Nexus 7 , but as for the contrast and viewing angles , the situation is a little worse. Color reproduction is inferior screens other similar devices. The viewing angles are acceptable, but if you look at the side of the screen , the brightness is not enough.
Most of these drawbacks stems from the fact that the display plate is not " laminated " (in other words, between the screen itself and the glass which covers it , there is a certain space). " Laminate " displays have become the norm in our time , so it is easy to see when the gadget is equipped with a screen of another type.
However, it is recognized that the display tablet HD7 is much better than you would expect. Even those deficiencies that have found no way affect the performance of the device. By and large, for such a low cost tablet display this quality real find .

Speakers
ASUS stated that the tablet MeMO Pad HD7 is equipped with stereo speakers, but turning the device , you can be sure that , as in the Nexus 7 and in the HD7, there is only one speaker on the rear panel. Playing games or just listening to music, you can enjoy the superb sound quality , but any " stereo " out of the question . If you want to get a good sound , it is better to use headphones .


connectivity
MeMO Pad HD7 supports Wi-Fi b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS. It also has a standard dial gauges. The only thing that 's not here, so it's NFC sensor and ambient light that suggests a lack of options for automatic correction of brightness.

Battery life
Under the glossy case HD7 hiding non-removable lithium -polymer battery capacity of 3890 mAh. Despite the fact that the tablet is considered to be the budget , the processor consumes little power and during the testing device showed a fairly long life . As most tablets , HD7 standby may be several days. Most energy is the screen , especially at high brightness. ASUS has said that the MeMO Pad HD7 can work up to 10 hours (continuous use ), which was confirmed during our test device.

Software and Interface
As for the programs, ASUS has used his experience of previous models , equipping the new tablet operating system Android 4.2.1.
If you have ever used a 7- inch tablet based on Android 4.2, a new model with the interface you get comfortable in a jiffy . Mostly cosmetic changes : instead of a dark theme became lighter , changed the design of folders, and the status bar became transparent .

ASUS has changed the way the button works go to the home screen. Now it is used to quickly launch applications , and access to settings and some built-in applications , which are responsible for the performance of the tablet. Has been added to another control panel, which is activated by pressing the button in the lower left corner. It provides quick access to many more applications. We found these two innovations useless , because you have to use them very rarely.
In any case, you can disable the ASUS tweaks in the system tray . The default settings can be changed in the "User Settings ASUS», the main thing - do not forget to uncheck the option to "Use the quick settings ASUS». So you can go back to the standard notification Jelly Bean. Certainly , ASUS would cost to give users access to a wider range of settings.

Performance and practicality
With a quad-core Cortex A7 and 1 GB of RAM , you can not count on the speed and uptime of the gadget. Thus, application downloading takes a few seconds more, and scroll speed will be low. It is clear that , despite the compromises that had to go to ASUS, to reduce the cost of the tablet , the performance HD7 is at a fairly high level , given the limited resources with which to work device.

Camera MeMO Pad HD7
Although the company did ASUS tablet budget , yet was left in the HD7 5 - megapixel camera on the back . In addition , the camera interface and the software offers a wide range of options .

For example , you can use different camera modes - HDR, panorama , night , portrait and landscape photography. Also available are various artistic filters . In manual mode, you have access to fast exposure setting , the definition of white balance , ISO (50-800), timer, burst mode and several modes of focusing down to face recognition , as well as the display of grid lines. The camera interface allows easy access to the settings or hide them during the shooting process . Design flaws are compensated fully functional camera.

There is also a 1.2 - megapixel front-facing camera, which is ideal for video conferencing. However, its quality leaves much to be desired .
MeMO Pad HD7 records video in 1080p ( the default). Overall impression of the shooting went well : color reproduction at a decent level , in addition , the camera measures the most successful ratio of the brightest and darkest areas of the image . However, if you quickly move your tablet while shooting , the image is jumping . Again, if you have a steady hand , the quality of video HD7 will be on top.

conclusion
The test results MeMO Pad HD7 is really impressive. It's amazing how many features , ASUS has managed to put a 7 -inch tablet costing only 149 U.S. dollars. With the exception of minor missteps as an assembly HD7 has serious shortcomings. You get a great display and optimized performance for superdostupnoy price.

At the same time, by paying a small fee , you can buy another 7- inch device with more features . A striking example - the same new Nexus 7 February . But if that is important to you the lowest price , the ASUS MeMO Pad HD7 - the best option for purchase.

Overview of the smartphone HTC One Mini: small device iron man

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design
screen
Software
interface
telephone part
apps
camera
gallery
music
browser
navigation
link
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conclusion

As for the model HTC One mini, which has become the latest novelty of the Taiwanese manufacturer , this smartphone has inherited the key design features of the older model , but it was more simple in characteristics. He modestly filling , smaller size, lower price tag. Manufacturers do not make money off of advertising a " lightweight mini- version" of the slogans , which essentially boils down to what is offered in almost the same as that in the flagship , but at a more attractive price and in a relatively compact size. So let's see what HTC has in its novelty and evaluate the characteristics of the device , given that the flagship HTC One can be bought for 25,000 rubles , while a younger version will cost 20,000 rubles.

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design

HTC One mini is easy to confuse with the original, especially if the older models are not around . Borrowed from her new body shape : elongated up candy bar with no sharp corners. Due to the convex back of the smartphone perfectly fits in your palm. In this case, it is narrow , it is convenient to clasp one hand.

Dimensions of the device are as follows: 132h63 , 2x9 , 2 mm , weight 122. For comparison , the original HTC One is: 137.4 h68 , 2x9 , 3 mm , weight 143 g The difference seems to be not very significant , 5 millimeters in width and height seem a small difference , but in practice, the device feels more compact.

The sidewalls are made of glossy plastic , all are reminiscent of previous smartphones , models such as the HTC One X and HTC One XL, which used similar material . Gloss accepted blame , but here it a little , it does not affect the ergonomics and comfort , the smartphone does not slip out of your hands .

Probably, here plays the role of the subjective moment , someone could be taken negatively to such an idea, after all, HTC One case has been made ​​in a different way . But before you purchase in any case it is better to hold the smartphone in your hands to make a final decision. I am a combination of plastic and aluminum in the model much.

The front surface of the symmetrical , easy to mix up the top and bottom of the smartphone. There are openings speakers , as well as in the older model . At the top there is a basic set of sensors , the earpiece can not be seen , there is an additional front-facing camera .

The back surface is convex, closed all aluminum construction not folding . Above and below are two thin strips of plastic, which are joined with borders smartphone. This is called Zero-Gap, technology allows to add to the antenna structure , wherein the plastic and aluminum as accurately joined to each other that a completely smooth surface is obtained . In the center is a camera above the flash, below - a large logo of HTC.

Connector for microSIM- cards on the left, it is extracted by means of a special device . Quickly remove the card , if necessary, will be difficult and uncomfortable. This is a common problem for all smart phones like the concept .

On the right side are the volume control buttons . In my memory, this is the first HTC smartphone with ergonomic keys, they usually turn out flat and uncomfortable.

Below you can see the microphone , the second is on the back of the smartphone . In addition , microUSB- port was handed down to the lower end of the device .

At the top there is a 3.5mm jack for headphones and power button . The place is not the best , more comfortable when it's placed side . Smartphone pulled up prilovchilis to work with a device like this is possible, but it is strange that HTC does not take into account the requests of users and does not want to change the location of the controls .

screen

The screen is smaller than the older model : 4.3 inches vs. 4.7 . Old technology is Super LCD 3 , which can be considered analogous to IPS. Screen resolution 720h1280 points, so that the point density is much lower than the HTC One: 341 vs 469 PPI. But if we do not strive for a high -resolution , there is nothing bad to say about the screen is impossible.

The display has all the advantages of high-quality screen . He has adequate color, large margin of brightness , excellent behavior of the sun , impressive viewing angles and high contrast . This is one of the best HD- screens on the market of smart phones, the image quality , this model deserves attention.

Software

The smartphone runs on Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5 . If HTC One at the time of its introduction was the most powerful device on the market, and to this day remains one of the most powerful smartphone , the HTC One mini received a more modest performance. It's not 4, and 2 cores , Snapdargon 400 processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz and a pretty weak graphics Adreno 305. Only 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in, slot for memory cards is not here. It turns out the decision of the middle class , but the price is close to the top level . Performance much more modest than the HTC One, it is evident from the results of the tests. Power , for example, enough for HD- video, but many videos are without sound hardware is not enough and requires a third-party player .

interface

Adjustable size of the grid , 3 or 4 in a row label . Although, given the size and resolution of the screen , you could do 5 pieces and icons in one line. Out of the total menu is easy to remove unnecessary applications . Creates folders that collect a application icons not only on the menu, but also on the desktop.

The main feature of the shell in the latest smartphones HTC - it's HTC BlinkFeed, means in order not to lose touch with the outside world and is constantly receiving updates from different sources. The list is strictly limited, to add their resources does not work, I did not like . With all this news aggregator can not be removed . This is no ordinary widget , as part of the shell smart phone, I have to live with it .

To see the list of running programs , double- click on the button with the image of the house . Then open a set of thumbnails. If you want, you can close the application or go to one of the programs . There is a special children's mode, in which the young user can not change the data in any way smartphone users , but will be able to have fun with one of the many applications. Yourself out of this mode it also does not work, the child will be quite a task .

telephone part

The book allows you to display data from different social networks , combining different sources into one list. Also allows you to remove redundant information . As usual, a very large number of fields , a new contact is a variety of data, including different types of phone numbers , email addresses , instant messaging tools and other useful data. The rooms are divided into groups , they are assigned individual signals .

Calls in a separate section , there are marked with colored icons of different types of calls . List of general , these are the long list . The smartphone handy keyboard with quick search by numbers or contacts. There is a quick set of numbers.

Message menu is interesting because it offers the option to scale the fonts , and allows you to create a group of "hidden" from view SMS, where you can store any personal information. It also set the background as you type . The text can be easily transformed to an MMS, if we add to it the media data . The HTC keyboard is very comfortable, in addition to this device, large screen, which is great for typing . Offered not only an intelligent input when the smartphone automatically corrects typos and prints ready-made options for a set of words , but also accelerated method of printing. In such a case, you can type messages stroke , it is familiar for Swype, which appeared a few years ago. Strangely translated SIM-card they signed as a "nest ", such peculiarities of translation look ugly and ridiculous.

To use e- mail offers two applications . The first can only work with Gmail, the box is configured automatically when you enter your account information after turning on the smartphone. The second collects messages from other email services . Telephone normally understands a different encoding , supports uploading attachments, and can itself send a variety of data .

apps

Calendar displays events by day, week or month . There is a sound notification is given by the repeat mode , create events with additional properties.

Are allowed to set multiple alarms to choose for them, repeat mode , set the notification sound , combining the vibration and sound. Displays the time in different time zones , there is a stopwatch and a timer.

The weather is displayed in another program, it is framed prettier .

camera

The smartphone dual cameras . The front takes 1.6 -megapixel resolution . The main camera photographs the only 4 -megapixel resolution . This is the same unit as that of the HTC One. The same matrix of size 1/3 '' backlit and aperture f2.0.

Separate buttons for shooting is not here, altered skin , but you can still put on the lock screen shortcuts necessary , for example, a camera and start shooting quickly from there. Conveniently, when block after shooting screen, and then press the key lock , the viewfinder will be available again . No need to unlock the screen , and it's a few precious seconds when you can miss an important point. As seen in the examples , the camera in the test sample is seriously " mylila " to the left. If you get a normal device without such a flaw , like a smartphone on the part of the photo . He has interesting possibilities when shooting close-up, it effectively blurs the background, happy color reproduction , although occasionally shades look too warm.

Ten stuff in October

Surprisingly inexpensive Note 3 you know where, a collection of materials about the mysterious country, the camera and lens in one column and the horn a couple of champions Apple and Sony, and only one case.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and MegaFon
You can not pass such a proposal, a very unexpected to see the company's flagship device for the money - I think 22,000 rubles - this really is a great offer. Regardless of the need to throw some money on the account or not, regardless of whether the device is locked or not. In "Spillikins" Eldar told the whole story thoroughly, this story I really like. The device is a niche, but year after year Note is traditionally one of the most interesting gadgets - Another surprise is the rate of appearance in the sale. It would seem that in the beginning of September at IFA was the announcement, and already you can now go and buy in a store close to home. Again, even if you have never looked for smart phones Samsung, this piece is worth a look.

Bowers & Wilkins P7

New flagship headphones my beloved company, soon will write a review, the price in Russia will amount to about 18 000, it may be cheaper. By the way, this is the first full-size headphones B & W, will be very interesting to get to know.

Sony DSC-QX10

It is extremely curious device Sony, in fact, a compact camera that can be paired with devices based on iOS and Android. After the exhibition, QX-10, I used a few times for amateur photography and not just in one part of the recent review of photos taken with a gadget. Cons listed in the survey, but the pros outweigh the - this "lens" is placed in a jacket pocket, and no smart phone will not be able to make pictures better. Especially if you need a zoom. It is worth 8490 rubles already sold.

Blackberry Q10

Yes, you can forget about the Blackberry, but the Q10 I personally really like it, some familiar with ecstasy use this device - it is, of course, about the fans, "blackberry". Q10 remembered for one reason only: The unit can now be found in some places for 16,000 rubles, or even less, about the secondary market silent. I think in the coming months, the price will be even more interesting. Do not lose hope to write about Q10 operating experience, waiting for someone to provide an apparatus, please contact us.

Edifier E30

Computer speakers, unusual design, will soon appear on the review page. Cost about 13 thousand rubles, see whether the appearance of the sound quality.

Apple iPhone 5S Case

One of the best cases for iPhone 5/5S, different colors, nice price (especially in the U.S.), perfect fit on a smartphone. Assort with a bang, so if you see this in the Apple Store, feel free to buy. Maybe you and not useful, and for the owner to be the perfect gift. Costs about 1,500 rubles.

Sony Xperia Z1

The review will be this week, I will say at once that the display here, roughly a Z. If you look at a right angle, then everything is fine, when viewed from the side the image fades. We have the best display of Xperia Z Ultra, then I can only find fault with the brightness, but otherwise he's fine. The camera in the device is not bad, at work, too, all right. Very pleased with the design, there is no reproach. It is worth 29,990 rubles, the typical price for a flagship.

iPhone 5S

Yes, if you are to change the iPhone 5, I advise you to choose the 5S - it's faster, dark gray paint option does not lose yourself (at least, I do not like the new smart phone), a better camera, there is a fingerprint sensor, if desired, can take and gold. By the way, this version really can not be called feminine, she looks quite normal in male hands. As for LTE been a lot of speculation and talk, but so far Russia can forget about it and do not believe those who say the opposite. There is only one option - do not update the configuration of the operator, but sooner or later you would get pop-ups. So feel free iPhone 5S you can buy from the U.S. and quietly enjoy. The top version with 64 GB of memory, it costs about $ 900, it is quite normal for a flagship.