HTC Rhyme and Skout Review

April 21, 2012 at 12:49 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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This week I’m on the HTC Rhyme by Verizon. It puts me in the mind of the Samsung Exhibit II in reference to dimensions and overall arrangement of hardware like the cameras and the touch sensitive buttons. Included with the phone is a set of tangle free headphones with an attached microphone for voice calls. I would love to test that theory. The Rhyme is available in plum and white but its just something about the plum that appeals to the eyes.  The color is truly captivating.

One of the newest innovations that I have seen with this phone is the docking feature. Its fully functional while charging on the dock. I don’t think anyone would want to struggle with holding it to their face while making a call though. Other than that it’s the ideal size for your standard mid –sized smart phone, at 4.7 ounces.  You have 6.8 hours of straight talk time and 410 hours of standby time.

With internal memory you have 4GB, which is not bad at all and an 8GB SD card that is included with phone purchase. With newer smartphones you have autofocus, which is the next best thing if not better compared to a professional camera. The Rhyme also has a 5 megapixel camera on the back housing.

In the updated version of the Rhyme glitches have been fixed with dock mode, a few buttons have been changed around and in call volume is more adjustable both on and off the dock. If I switched to Verizon this phone would absolutely win me over. I was won over by the metallic plum and easy to use interface.

The app of the week is Skout. I have been using it for some time (don’t judge me).  I met my current boyfriend there and we have been together for almost four months now.  Anyhow, it’s a dating app that enables singles to meet other singles.  Instead of flirting you can just get acquainted with new people and possibly make friends. I would advise caution though if you decide to meet someone in person. Safety is always in numbers and you should always notify family and friends beforehand. Remember that.

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.

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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