Galaxy Note and Words With Friends Review

April 24, 2012 at 1:55 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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I would definitely say that my love of phones derived from my sister’s obsession. If she doesn’t have it then more than likely nobody else does. She’s like the go to person for breaking news on the latest in phone releases. For quite some time now she has been eying the Galaxy Note by AT&T.

I for one wouldn’t compare this to your average smartphone. Its big enough to replace a PDA for Christ’s sake, if people still use those nowadays. The only thing that’s missing is the jumbo stylus. Aside from my ridicule I’m sure if it’s good enough for her then there are tons of other potential buyers for this phone.

Let’s check some specs shall we. Now even phonearena.com agrees with me on the bulkiness of it, but on the plus side it’s the only noted con. The Galaxy Note has a 5.3 inch display, which means more LCD for the visually impaired like me. I wonder if that’s why she’s going for it (fyi her bifocals are slightly thicker than mine). One thing I love about AT&T is their 4G network. While T-Mobile claims to have to highest speeds, AT&T has no need to brag about what they can do.

This phone is in the heaviest grade of phones, weighing in at almost 6.3 ounces. One of the biggest advantages is the talk time, 26 hours. With the stand-by time at 40 days, you won’t have to charge your phone for weeks with light use. The Note has the highest quality camera, at 8 megapixels. You haven’t heard the best part yet. It’s a 16 gigabyte phone. You don’t see those too often, but if it’s Samsung they normally have this storage capacity. While the phone may be a nice size for a paper weight, it definitely over compensates for tipping the scales.

One app that I have been playing like forever is  Zynga’s Words With Friends, our app of the week. This game resembles Scrabble in a way but the awesome thing about it is its Scrabble on steroids. The object of the game is to place words strategically to get the most points. You can play against friends on Facebook, Twitter, and via email invites. Of course I always win.

Ipad 3 Release: iCare Why?

April 13, 2012 at 4:50 am | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
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By: Carlissa Robinson

This week I would like to take a break from phones and cover the latest in tablets. Everyone has been all over the Ipad 3, but the reality is, the releases show little improvement that I deem nowhere near significant. Any other tablet can compete with the Ipad (like the Samsung Galaxy Tab) but Apple is the self-proclaimed elite smart ass of a company that portrays that image that if it isn’t Apple it’s nothing. I’m just saying, what’s the point?

Newer technology is one thing, but the only major game changer to the Ipad series was the introduction of cameras placed on the front and back of the device. With newer versions of the Ipad being released, sales have skyrocketed from re-release to re-release as if something has changed. As I mentioned in my post about Iphones, Ipads are rocking in the same boat. People only go out and buy the new version to flaunt that they have it.  Otherwise I see no reason. But let’s get to some stats shall we.

One thing I have noticed is that now phone companies are selling tablets with a bundle internet service to make more money. It’s cheaper to buy a tablet outside of a phone company if you ask me. Besides that there are no huge differences as I stated before about the Ipad. The one thing that caught my eye was the difference in size of an Ipad 3 with just wifi opposed to wifi with 4g. The 4g Ipad is ten grams heavier but who would even notice that?

Apple is infamous for being the “trend setter.” I never understood why Apple products don’t have an SD card slot until I realized that to own an Apple you have to be sophisticated and to be sophisticated you have to sync everything (which is a complete bust). Why not do away with Sims cards as well and emulate Verizon while you’re at it?

Tests have shown that the Ipad 1 has the fastest booting speed and internet speed in multiple tests, yet Apple claims that the Ipad 3 has the best retina display, 4g LTE speed, and trumps its earlier versions in overall performance. The retina display may have impacted the speed for the Ipad 3 but it’s not too far behind the Ipad2. But it’s still a huge disappointment if you ask me (and an apparent waste of money for consumers).

I’m glad I didn’t fall victim to Apple. I bought a second generation Ipod touch and I wished it would’ve had a camera on it. Guess what happened. The very next year Apple re-released a newer version of the Ipod touch with a camera (two cameras at that). You can only imagine how pissed I was. Nowadays you have to wait for the best in product development. In some cases this could take years if the products are even worth the hype. You will never catch me camping for the next day release of anything. It’s all just another sales pitch to increase revenue.

Galaxy S II Review and Temple Run Android Update

March 30, 2012 at 1:11 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
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Upon first impression the Galaxy S II seemed like another impression of the IPhone, but internally it could probably beat it. The body is .33 inches, which is thinner than most. On a 4g network things are sure to go a bit faster, but it’s a disclaimer because I’m aware of T-Mobile’s crappy network, as I am one of those customers  that literally inherited my phone line when I disconnected myself from my mother’s account. As you saw in my LG Thrill post, AT&T could rip T-Mobile’s speed any day.

It is smaller than most dimension wise and it weighs 4.09 ounces, which isn’t pretty bad. Another thing I love about this phone is the 8 megapixel camera. The average smartphone only has a 2 or a 3 megapixel versus the Galaxy S II. This phone gives you a touch of quality and professionalism while shooting high definition pictures and videos.

In addition T-Mobile fans will be delighted to hear that this phone has a talk time that’s appeasing to all, with almost three times the talk time of your standard device. Imagine having a phone that lasts 18.3 hours of your day, without a single charge, or having a standby time of almost 30 days (that’s a freaking month)! That’s not all folks, it gets much better. The internal memory is 32 gigabytes, not 16 or 4 like those other phones, but enough memory to download hundreds of apps and music, without the hassle of an SD card.

This phone has the best of everything: high definition camera, super amoled display ( lighter display with less reflection), more than sufficient amount of memory, a light weight, and a 4g network (disclaimer).  AT&T has faults as well, with a number of dropped call complaints. Every phone and every company has its faults, but this phone is one of the best out there on the market, not that I agree with the carrier. Let’s just say it’s the right phone but it happens to be with the wrong company.

So Temple Run released a few days ago on Droid, and I like other customers have had a series of problems with the app. There have been complaints of glitches and other technical issues. When you search for the app itself it takes time to sort through fan apps and things of that sort. I was a bit incorrect on my prior post and I would like to thank my friend from  Just Reboot!, another wordpress site.

Samsung Exhibit 4G II and Sims Freeplay App Review

February 19, 2012 at 7:24 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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By: Carlissa Robinson

What I love about the Samsung Exhibit 4g II is the compactness. It only weighs 4 ounces , which makes it fairly easy to slide into your pocket, place in the cup holder of your car, or even sleek enough to sit in your lap to sneak in a few texts during class, being a slender .45 inches thick.

The Samsung Exhibit 4g II is the ideal design of your typical Droid phone without tipping the scales. While the title is a mouthful, it’s self-explanatory that this phone is 4g capable, meaning higher internet speeds, and it is the second in its line. The difference between the Exhibit 4g II and its predecessor is design. The first Exhibit has a flat bottom and a rounded top, while the Exhibit 4g II design has the opposite aesthetics in mind. There is also a touch sensitive scroll button on the first Exhibit that did not make the cut in the next generation of the Exhibit series.

With the newer generations of Droids (trademark nickname for Android), there came the creation of a second camera facing the user, which is called “face time.” You can download apps like Skype or Tango to video chat with friends and family, or if you’re in love with the camera, you can take pictures hassle free, without having to stand in a mirror. Isn’t that awesome?

The internal memory is 4 gigabytes, which is the standard memory of all Droids, and more than enough memory for app downloads and phone updates in addition to extra storage space with an SD memory card.

Overall the performance of the Exhibit 4g II is outstanding! What more could you want in a phone with 4g capabilities, dual cameras, and a light weight build? I forgot to mention I currently own this phone, so my perception may be a bit biased, but it was literally been love at first sight.

The app of the week is Sims Freeplay, released February 15 of this month. This life simulation will send you on a whirl wind, being able get into any mishap that you would think of doing in actuality. New customizable features and real time gaming permits users to experience the Sims at an insurmountable level of life simulation compared to reality.

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