Samsung Omnia B7610 Unboxed

Monday, November 30, 2009

Matt from Tracy and Matt unboxes the all new Samsung Omnia Pro B7610.

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Stuff.tv comparison of the Blackberry Bold 1 and Bold 9700 (Bold 2)

Friday, November 27, 2009

A video from stuff.tv comparing the new Blackberry Bold 9700 with the original Bold 1, from the launch event in Germany

You can see a full unboxing video of the new Bold 9700.

If you are interested in the Blackberry Bold 9700, we have them in stock now.

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Pocketnow.com HTC HD2 Review

Thursday, November 26, 2009

We know we keep reporting on the HTC HD2, but it is for good reason.

Our friends over at Pocketnow have put together a very comprehensive review of the HTC HD2.

Best to head over HERE to read it all.  There is lots of images, photos and information and if you are considering one it is a must read.

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Dell set sights on smartphones

Thursday, November 26, 2009

DELL has announced it will sell smartphones equipped with Google’s Android software. The computer manufacturer will sell its new Mini 3 smartphones through  Claro, part of the American Movil network, and China Mobile.

Details on the devices will be announced when the devices are available in stores – late in November for China Mobile and around the end Dell_Mini3iof 2009 for Claro, the manufacturer said.

Dell is the latest technology manufacturer to bet on the fast growing market, following companies such as Acer. In February, it was rumoured that Dell was set to entre the smartphone market with a touch-screen phone running Android or Windows Mobile.

No plans for the UK market have been revealed as yet.

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Motorola Milestone – Coming Very Soon to the UK

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Motorola Droid has been getting a great deal of coverage in the USA, and Motorola have decided to bring it to the UK.

Rebadged as the Milestone this Android 2.0 handset is available or order today, with first stock shipping on the 7th December.

The Milestone has a slide out QWERTY keyboard, similar to the original T-Mobile G1 but with new and improved OS and a much better build quality.

SIM free, unlocked and available for use on all major networks, the Motorola Milestone is a innovative and dynamic smartphone solution.

We are already seeing a great deal of interest so we do advise placing advanced orders.

YOU CAN ORDER YOURS HERE

Technical Specification of Motorola Milestone

Operating System –
Android 2.0

Processor -
550 MHz

Display -
3.7 inch   WVGA (480 854) resolution

Contract -
No Contract SIM Free/Unlocked

Network –
3G/HSDPA 900/2100, GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

Connectivity -
Stereo Bluetooth Technology v2.1 + EDR. Profiles HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, PBAP
WiFi 802.11 b/g

GPS -
AGPS

Media -
3.5mm headphone jack

D1 video playback (720×480 @ 30 fps – NTSC) or (720×576 @ 25 fps – PAL)
VIDEO CAPTURE PLAYABLE FORMATS

eAAC+, MP3, AMR WB, MPEG-4, H.264, WAV, AAC, AAC+, H.263, MIDI, AMR NB, OGG
STREAMING MEDIA

Video
VIDEO CAPTURE RATE
DVD quality up to 24fps ; D1 (720×480) resolution

Expansion Slot -
Expandable up 32 GB memory card

Camera -
5 Megapixel  – 4 x Digital Zoom with image stabilization

Device Control –
QWERTY Keyboard
Haptic Feedback
Keypad Lock
Dedicated Keys -
Back, Home, Volume control, Camera, Search, Power/Lock, Menu

Talk Time –
GSM up to 390 minutes 3G up to 290 minutes (manufactures approximation)

Standby Time –
GSM up to 350 hours – 3G up to 380 hours (manufactures approximation)

Battery -
Rechargeable Lithium-ion 1400 mAh

Dimensions -
60 x 115.80 x 13.70 mm ( 2.4 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches)

Weight -
165 grams (6 ounces) with battery

Other –
Proximity ambient light sensor
Accelerometer

UPDATE: THE SALE OF THE MOTOROLA MILESTONE HAS NOW BEEN SECURED BY ONE RETAILER IN AN EXCLUSVIVTY AGREEMENT – ALL ORDERS PLACED WITH CLOVE ALREADY WILL BE FULFILLED – WE CAN NOT ACCEPT ANY NEW ORDERS.

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HTC HD2 Capacitive Stylus and Extended Battery

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

We have been receiving lots of queries over whether HTC will be bringing out a stylus and extended battery for the HTC HD2.

Up until now we had no information on this, and had not expected them to release a stylus, because of the size of the screen and the fact that it is capacitive.

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We have however received information to suggest at they will indeed be bringing both out in the near future.

No information is available on pricing or exact specification as yet, nor do we know at this time as to when they will be available, more than likely it wont be until January/February 2010.

The battery will come with a replacement back cover and it is expected to have a kickstand to enable you to have the battery stood in portrait or landscape mode when using the extended battery with the HTC HD2.  Little is known about the stylus, but it is fair to assume it will be based on the patents.

However in expectation of their release we are taking pre-orders for both.

You can order the HTC HD2 Capacitive Stylus

and the HTC HD2 battery at Clove Technology.

We will bring you more information as we have.

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Samsung B7610 Omnia Pro – Now in stock

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

After long delays the Samsung Omnia B7610 Omnia Pro is now in stock!

Samsung’s answer to the HTC Touch Pro2, the B7610 has a 3.5” AMOLED display, and a slide out QWERTY keyboard amongst many others.  For the full listing see below.

Available today, the B7610 can be PURCHASED HERE FOR JUST £319 + VAT.

Features of Samsung B7610 Omnia Pro

  • Windows Mobile 6.5
  • 800 MHz processor
  • 3.5” AMOLED Touchscreen
  • HSDPA
  • WiFi & Bluetooth
  • TV Out
  • 1GB Internal Memory
  • Bluetooth V2.0 with A2DP
  • Micro USB Connection
  • A-GPS
  • MicroSDHC Expansion Slot

If you want more information CLICK HERE to get a detailed description.

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HTC HD2 v’s Apple iPhone

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Shaun at PDA247 has put together a nice review of the HTC HD2, against the iPhone.
It make for very interesting reading Here are a few snippets from the review:
SCREEN
HD2 9/10  iPhone 3GS 8/10
The HD2 wins here purely because of size. There is little doubt that both screens are excellent and work well in all conditions, but after a few days with the HD2 the iPhone screen felt a bit small. That is of course crazy because it isn’t and I still have reservations about a screen as big as the HD2s, but overall it just wins.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
HD2 9/10  iPhone 3GS 9/10
The HD2 is very fast for a Windows Mobile device, but there will be times when the occasional slowdown occurs. However, these slowdowns are few and far between and short lived, and the HTC HD2 can multi-task exceptionally well. The fast processor and large internal RAM mean that you can have multiple apps running at the same time without issue. It is tempting to proclaim the HD2 the winner in this area, but the 3GS is very, very quick and so I have to rate them equal.
CAMERA
HD2 8/10  iPhone 3GS 8/10
If you consider a smartphone camera to be necessary for grabbling quick clips and videos then both of these cameras will serve you well. The iPhone camera is very easy to use, but has no flash and the HTC HD2 camera is a bit fiddly, but does produce better quality photos. It is a case of each having some omissions and so they end up equal.
To read the full review CLICK HERE
HTC HD2 available now at Clove Technology

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Unconfirmed – HTC HD2 upgradable to Windows Mobile/Phone 7

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

We reported earlier that there has been talk of Windows Phone 7 being announced early next year.

There is also reports that the HTC HD2 will be amongst those devices that will be able to run the new software.

This report comes via http://www. msmobile.com who do not reveal the source for this.

We can not substantiate these claims nor do we recommend that you take this as set in stone.  However it could be quite interesting if it is the case – all HTC HD2 owners would be in a great position seeing as Mobile 7 is set to be one of the biggest updates to the OS to date.

We will of course bring more information as we have it.

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T-Mobile and Orange confirm UK joint venture

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom mother companies to UK networks T-mobile and Orange have finally confirmed that their UK businesses are to merge to create a new UK market leader, providing better competition amongst the market and challenging the two big rivals Vodaphone and O2.

 

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When completed, a deal between the two providers would see a firm with sales of £8.2bn. It would be the UK’s largest provider, overtaking O2, with about 37% of the mobile market and 28.4m customer subscriptions.

Orange CEO Tom Alexander: The move means ‘better value and better coverage’

Orange and T-Mobile said their deal would "bring substantial benefits to UK customers", and promised expanded network coverage, better network quality and improved customer services.

However, it is likely that competition authorities in the UK and EU will probe the deal.

The announcement takes Deutsche Telekom a step towards solving its problems in the UK, where fourth-placed T-Mobile UK has long suffered poor profitability as it has been squeezed by larger rivals Orange, Vodafone UK and O2.

Only time will tell as to whether this move will provide customers with a network that really does offer better coverage and network quality, but lets hope they do.

 

Sources: BBC and Financial Times

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