BlackBerry PlayBook to drop on April 19th, pre orders now available
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The much awaited and hyped BlackBerry Playbook is now available for pre-order from Future Shop and Best Buy starting at $499.
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Apple launches iPad 2, starts tablet price war
Oh, it’s on. HP, RIM, Samsung, LG, Toshiba and Motorola have all placed their tablet cards on the table these past weeks by revealing their iPad killers and Apple has countered, with the iPad 2.
HTC HD7 Windows Phone reviewed
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Designed around a High Definition experience, the HTC HD7 sports a capable 5 megapixel camera as well as the ability to shoot video in 720p HD resolution. This Windows Phone can compete with the dedicated video camera as well as many of the cheaper standalone point-and-shoot cameras in the market.
Nokia N8 Symbian Smartphone reviewed
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Concealed under a plastic cover on the top of the N8 is a standard HDMI port that, when connected to the included HDMI mini cable and a HDTV, will output HD video. This allows instantaneous connection to most modern HDTVs for video and photo playback or even better, to enjoy some of the more popular games on the Ovi Store.
HTC reveals first Facebook-focused Android phones
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
HTC’s Facebook phones fill a void in the tween and teen text-focused feature phone market once dominated by the Sidekick and LG’s messaging phones. The new phones focus on texting and typing and quick-buttons that put users in the middle of the Facebook experience where they can share, post and tag photos, and communicate with their friends on-the-go.
Nokia and Microsoft join forces in Windows Phone smartphone coalition
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Nokia and Microsoft are more alike than just being the dominant players in their respective markets. Both companies create products but more importantly, they create ecosystems. Nokia, like Microsoft, has wanted to participate in the portable gaming space and even backed its own failed N-Gage initiative a few years ago. With Microsoft’s thriving Xbox community and the power and resources of both companies, this can now be a reality.
HP retires Palm brand by announcing new WebOS smartphones,TouchPad tablet and PCs
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Yesterday’s WebOS pow-wow in San Francisco saw HP making its most significant moves and revelations since the acquisition of Palm last year. HP lifted the lid on the TouchPad WebOS tablet, a spanking new Pre 3 smartphone and a funky new smartphone called the HP Veer. Hinting at WebOS PCs in the future and forever sealing the Palm brand.
Samsung’s SF510 notebook making waves in terms of design and functionality
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Samsung explores a new industrial design direction while trying new things in the marketplace with the SF510. This is a new 15.6-inch Windows 7 notebook that’s between personal computer and appliance.