Mobile Browser Shootout
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Mobile browsers have become the newest area of competition. We pit Safari, Opera Mini, Skyfire, Firefox Mobile and Internet Explorer against each other to determine which is best.
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Apple updates iPods, AppleTV and iTunes
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Apple rehashed its entire iPod line, introduced a smaller streaming-centric AppleTV and revised its iTunes software application to include a new social network for music lovers. The music-centered event was streamed live to Macs, iPhone and iPads as a test-run for Apple’s new video on-demand rental initiative.
Motorola FlipOut on Rogers reviewed
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
What makes the Motorola FlipOut so appealing is its ability to be tiny and useful at the same time. With the keyboard hidden, you have a neat little multimedia player, a useful GPS device (made even more compelling by Google’s Navigation app) and a cool little photo and video camera that fits in all but the smallest pockets.
Review of the HP Pavilion Dv7 with Intel Core i7 processor
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
With a no-nonsense list of specs, power and high quality features including a stellar sound system and Intel’s latest processors, the Dv7-4090ca defines the high-end Windows 7 portable market and does a fine job of replacing desktops, serving as a workhorse and entertaining its users.
200,000 Android phones sold daily says Google
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
In two years, Android will possibly have a 19.4 percent market share worldwide among smartphone operating systems, up from 2.7 percent in 2009. That’s tremendous growth in a highly profitable yet competitive market.
Sharp Quattron LED HDTV reviewed
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The Sharp Quattron LE810 LED is a premium and high-quality HDTV set that speaks the language of colour so eloquently. The addition of yellow to the RGB we’re so used to does add a lot of depth, vibrance and realism depending on the scene.
Is this RIM’s answer to the iPad?
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
RIM’s own failed attempts to compete with the iPhone, the now discontinued BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Storm II reflect products that looked good on paper, managed to generate a lot of interest and hype but which were hindered by poor multi-touch implementation and kludgy hardware.
Unlocked Canadian iPhone 4 reviewed
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
We’re happy to report that so far, we’ve not seen the iPhone 4 signal bars go down during normal use. We did squeeze the bejesus out of it just to see if we could replicate the attenuation and we did manage to bring down two bars, but we were squeezing it with unnatural force.