Thoughts from Phonefight
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Sharp Aquos Video Review is Live!
Sharp Aquos Crystal Makes its Boost Mobile Debut
Right off the bat, the Sharp Aquos Crystal greets us with the display. Well if it wasn't for the chin taking up the bottom margin, the display would be all that we would be greeted with. Sharp is trying something that has only been fantasized about up until now, the borderless display. And from an appearance standpoint, they knocked it out of the park. While this is an entry level smartphone, starting at only $149, the Sharp Aquos definitely brings that premium look and feel to the prepaid world.
Featuring a 5" 720p HD screen, the phone has perhaps the smallest footprint for the screen size. The phone measures in at 5.16 inches tall, by 2.64 inches wide. The phone is also a bit thicker by today's standards, measuring in at 10mm thick. To put the footprint into perspective, the Nexus 4 has a larger body, with a slightly smaller screen at 4.7 inches.
The front of the Sharp Aquos is accompanied by the 1.2 MP front facing camera, which is interestingly placed on the bottom, as well as the microphone and light sensors. The phone utilizes a new technology enabling the entire screen to become the earpiece. This is done by using vibrations to conduct sounds into your ear.
The rear of the phone features a removable battery door, however the 2040 maH battery is non removable. However the Aquos does feature a slot for expandable storage, if the 8GB built in memory wasnt enough, allowing for a micro SD card of up to 128GB. The phone also features an 8MP camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
With the long list of high ends specs, and consistently smooth performance, the Sharp Aquos earns the PhoneFight seal of approval, especially at the entry level market.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Samsung Vibrant to Get FroYo Updates on January 21st---Finally
Of course, if you are a Vibrant owner, you may not receive the update right away as is the case with most OTA updates. But now you can rest easy as the official update will be rolling out over the next several weeks. Congratulations Vibrant owners, you've made it this far.
Video overview of Android 2.2 on Samsung Vibrant will be posted as soon as the update is received.
Samsung Galaxy S 4G and Sidekick 4G Official from T-Mobile
Friday, January 14, 2011
Technology Preview: 2011
It seems the iPad got the tablet wheels rolling, and other manufacturers look to take it to the next level. The Samsung Galaxy Tab proved in late 2010, that tablet popularity is not confined solely to the world of Apple.And with Motorola showing off the Xoom, and Blackberry revealing the Playbook, how can 2011 not be a tablet year? The Xoom will take Android to a whole new level with software version 3.0 "Honeycomb." This will be the first Android tablet with software made for a tablet. Sporting a dual core processor, front and rear facing cameras and HD recording, the Xoom gets me excited about something I don't even need. When it comes to the Playbook from Blackberry, I must say I am equally excited. High Definition 1080p Front and rear video recording and a newly designed user interface make the Playbook a must for the Blackberry fan. And let's not forget, iPad 2 is just around the corner. This will be a confusing year for anyone looking to purchase a tablet.
Dual core processors----in phones. Say that two years ago and you may have been admitted. But today, and especially for 2011, the future is here. Right when we thought that phones can't (or didn't need to) get any faster, smoother and powerful, we are wrong. So far I know of at least two phones that will be confirmed to have a dual core, and already it seems people are making this a requirement of their next smart phone purchase. Talk about wave of the future. For me dual core catches my eye more for battery life improvement than for performance improvements. Call me crazy, but 1ghz is still blazing fast to me. However, with 1080p recording and seamless multi-tasking brought to the table, I'd be crazy not to want it. Expect the first dual core phone (LG Optimus 2X) to be rolling out this Spring.
Finally, updates. Hopefully. The Galaxy S line was promised an update to Android 2.2 "FroYo" by the end of 2010....or was it 2011? But seriously, I know people who are ready to give up completely on the Galaxy S family. I really can't blame them. Owners of a Galaxy S phone should finally be receiving updates to FroYo soon, unless Samsung doesn't really like repeat buyers. Many rumors floating around speculate that Samsung is reserving updates until some of their new products are released, but I really hope that's not the case. The software update I personally am probably most excited about is the Windows Phone 7. Even beyond the cut/paste feature, I really want to see what else was brought to the table. I use an HD7 from time to time, and I love the cleanliness, but hate the lack of basics. True multi-tasking is not expected to be a part of the next update, but I hear improvements have been made. Microsoft plans several updates to the line of Windows Phone 7 devices throughout 2011.
See? I told you 2011 is going to be a busy year, and this is just what has been announced so far. I can only imagine how out of control things will get when the iPhone 4 is finally released to VZW and iPhone 5 is announced. What else will this year bring? A phone that washes your car? A dual core vacuum? Whatever it is, this year will be magic.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
LG Optimus 2X is a True Super Phone
8 Mega Pixel Camera; 1.3 Mega Pixel Front Camera
8GB Built in Storage; Expandable up to 32gb
HSPA+ Capable
With these specs, is there really any question of which Android phone will rule? It's at least easy to say it will rule T-Mobile's line up. Official release date and price points TBA. (Pictures Below)
Full 1080p HDMI Output |
Dual Speakers placed on bottom of device, along with micro usb port |