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LG DoubleView Specification and Review - When it comes to Android phones, there’s a constant rush to be the so-called iPhone killer. Either that, or the next “Google phone”. Neither title is accurate for each new device, because Android as an operating system still isn’t competitive enough with iOS (though with each passing day it gets a little closer). But what Android has that Apple never will is customization, and that enables companies like LG to build some really unique devices. The Doubleplay is one such device.
The LG Doubleplay is known as after its double shows, which as opposed to the Kyocera Replicate does not remove the QWERTY key pad for a full-size additional display, but divides the laptop key pad in half and places a small, wallet-picture scaled display slap in the center. This design choice is deliberately made for the multi-tasking younger generation of today, who really like to text, really like to go online, and do most of it on their mobile phones. The Doubleplay’s only function is to do exactly that, allow users to do whatever they want with their mobile mobile phones on the large display, and at the same time read and receive text messages in the smaller display.
As with any smart phone with a physical key pad, the Doubleplay is a dense, fat device with curved sides similar to the long-dead Helio Sea. It falls in and out of the wallet with convenience, but is heavy. The 320×480 show is only 3.5”, the same as what you get on an iPhone, and considered little by the present requirements with Android operating system mobile phones. That said, the display is precise and is just as simple to type on as the laptop key pad, if not easier.
Sliding out the laptop key pad shows the little 1.5” rectangle show, which has nine possible features, which you can read about below in the software area. This small display is also touchscreen display and flows clicks easily, though the little size enables you to unintentionally skip the operate you want to choose.
The QWERTY keyboard is more compact than most slider phones thanks to the smaller overall phone size and the screen taking up real estate where keyboards usually are. Keys are too easy to press, and while I managed to type faster with the keyboard that with either SWYPE or Android’s standard virtual keyboard, it wasn’t by much. Using the physical keyboard also cuts short autocorrect, which for the practiced hand will make typing on the physical keyboard slower.
There isn’t anything spectacular about the Doubleplay from a hardware standpoint. It is a 4G device through T-Mobile decent 4G network. It has a 5MP camera capable of shooting 720p video, the bare minimum required by today’s smartphone standards. The single-core 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM are mediocre as well, though the phone does run on the latest (for now) Android OS.
Software and Use
Like the hardware, the software isn’t anything special, though the two go hand-in-hand. With limited processing power, there’s only so much the phone’s software could do, and a 1GHz single-core CPU is equivalent to last year’s top-of-the-line models. And don’t be fooled into believing this phone is as powerful as the iPhone 4, with very similar numbers; the iPhone is made for the hardware it has, Android phones are not.
The Doubleplay online while sending a text message
The only important thing to note concerning the Doubleplay in terms of software is the second screen. This smaller touchscreen has nine basic functions, from texting and writing notes to viewing pictures and quickly opening bookmarked websites. Most of these functions aren’t actually useful, and frankly it’s a shame that there isn’t more that can be done on this screen, even with the phone the way it is. It would have been tremendous to see all of the regular functions of Android available on the display in some regard. I would have settled for media playback commands, gesture controls for the top screen, and perhaps a zoom function for web browsers.
Unfortunately, the only useful functions are the note-taking application and texting. Everything else is extraneous. Viewing pictures on the tiny display is a joke when there’s a larger one available, and as old as I feel writing this, the last thing anyone needs is to stare at tiny pictures on a tiny screen when there’s a large, full screen just inches up. Like my grandmother always says, don’t sit so close to the TV, your eyes will go bad. With the Doubleplay, your kids will likely do exactly that. Unless their vision is 20/10.
Texting or writing notes on the screen while doing something else on the top screen, such as watching YouTube videos or, well, some sort of video (there really isn’t anything else you can do while texting except for watching videos on the top screen. Everything else requires your attention and fingers), is surprisingly useful. Imagine not having to leave your current application to send a text. With the Doubleplay, that is a reality. You can actually text a group of friends about that funny cat video while watching it. Heck, even text a friend how to beat that Angry Birds level while you’re in the level, and keep both apps open at the same time.
The Doubleplay side by side with the T-Mobile myTouch Q, a prototypical slider handset
The only problem with this is that in practice, the process is slow, especially if the application running on the main display is stressful on the phone. Because of the single-core processor, there’s only one major application that can run at a time, or else all running applications start to slow down. This occurred frequently during my testing. For small, 320p streaming YouTube clips, it’s no problem, but if you load up higher resolution video or play 3D-heavy games, then the second screen becomes useless. Then again, because the Doubleplay only has a 320×480 display, that should be fine, so long as you make sure to turn off HQ (high quality) on streaming videos.
In day-to-day use, I was impressed with the Doubleplay as a phone and handset. Calls come through clear, and T-Mobile’s network in Los Angeles seems to have improved because 4G now works in more areas locally. However, when hanging up the phone was slow to activate the screen and sometimes I’d wait for 3-5 seconds to actually hang up.
Thanks to T-Mobile’s improved network, email and data almost always streams quickly. Out of too many phones I’m currently testing, the Doubleplay regularly receives new emails before other devices, even higher-end smartphones.
Battery life on the Doubleplay is also phenomenal. I’ve had the phone last for three days of use on a single charge. It’s one of the first Android phones I’ve tested that can last a full day of heavy use with constant GPS tracking, bouncing between Wi-Fi and 4G networks, switching in between calls and reading emails, and having Google account sync on. As you’ll see in the benchmarks below, the Doubleplay performed excellently in the battery tests I ran.
Benchmarks
As expected, because of the relatively low-grade internal specs, the Doubleplay didn’t perform great in my benchmark suite. However, it did very well in battery life. On the one major downside, the Doubleplay could not stream a full 20-minute episode of streaming flash media, which really hurts the phone. If there’s anything that today’s smartphones must do, it is to be able to play 480p streaming video over Wi-Fi without a hitch. The Doubleplay couldn’t do that, and after just two minutes the video crashed the web browser.
Check out the benchmarks below.
The Doubleplay scored very highly in both the Browsermark and Sunspider tests, and in my use of the browser the Doubleplay is a fast phone when online. Then again, the lower-resolution display makes it easier to load pages, though for everyday browsing the Doubleplay performed pretty spectacularly, especially when compared to higher-end devices.
When it comes to native processing however, the Doubleplay is far lower down the totem pole. It fit in it’s category of phones, basically dumbphones with Android built-in, with the bare minimum in powerful processing hardware. It still beat out most of the phones in that category, all save for the T-Mobile myTouch Q. However, other benchmarks I tested on the Doubleplay regularly crashed or were just like the Quadrant Standard test, at the top of the bottom of the barrel.
That said, daily use with the Doubleplay is not a horrible experience by any means. Menu navigation is smooth, audio and video playback is fast, and in general the Doubleplay performs well. However, this is not a future-proof device, so don’t expect when the Android Marketplace starts getting more graphically intense games to be able to run them on the Doubleplay.
Camera
Photography with the Doubleplay is a mix between great outdoors shots with natural lighting and pixelated, blurry shots in low-light. I took a handful of shots on the beach, around the house and on the road, and the Doubleplay’s pictures look fine on its low-resolution display, but when blown up night shots and low-light photography comes out very pixelated, and often blurry. The flash does help remedy this, but the flash also is harsh and washes out colors.
In general picture quality is mediocre, but not bad. Pictures look just fine on the Doubleplay’s screen, but blown up they are pixelated and often blurry, especially in lower-light conditions.
Video quality is decent at 720p, though adjusting to light takes a good 1-2 seconds. Colors are accurate, and in general the camcorder works fine except that it’s slow to adjust to new objects and different lighting conditions.
Conclusion
The LG Doubleplay doesn’t push the boundaries of what a phone can do, but it’s a focused, simple handset that meets the needs of a specific audience: kids who want to text. So LG did something no one else has really done, give them the opportunity to do just that without having to constantly toggle between what they are doing on their phone and texting their friends.
However, the phone doesn’t make good use of the secondary screen except for that single purpose. Music playback can be controlled, but only the built-in music player (who uses that?). It has some functions with the web browser, but highly limited. Besides for texting, the only actual use the screen has is to write notes down without switching apps, a barely passable application. There really should be a lot more that users can do with the display, but it just isn’t available.
What the Doubleplay does do right is work for hours on end. It’s a 2-day phone, where under normal use you don’t have to charge it more than once every other day. It lasted for nearly seven and a half hours in my benchmark with Wi-Fi and the 4G antenna on, which is no small feat. It’s been the more reliable device than my current iPhone, than higher-end Android devices like the HTC Evo 3D or Samsung Galaxy S II solely thanks to that excellent battery life. Because when it comes to a phone, it needs to last, and most smartphones these days barely make it through the day.
The low-end hardware in the Doubleplay, as well as minimal software to support functions for the secondary display and a mediocre physical keyboard, are all that hold the Doubleplay back from being a real contender with the big dogs, with the $200+ smartphones. But for the people who don’t need to handle heavy graphics or run complex applications, the Doubleplay is a good buy, one I absolutely recommend, though be sure that the keyboard works for you.
Bottom Line: The LG Doubleplay is a good, solid handset. As a phone, it works wonders with good 4G over T-Mobile’s network and everyday apps like Gmail, Google Maps, Pandora, etc. The secondary screen is also great for texting and web browsing simultaneously. However, a mediocre camera and poor benchmark performance hold it back from being a great smartphone.
Sony Launched Vaio Duo 11 - Sony Launched its first Windows 8 hybrid Tablet, the Vaio Duo 11. The Vaio Duo 11 comes with an attached keyboard that slides back for a tablet experience. It will come in three variants running on Intel’s i3, i5 or i7 processors.
It have awesome functions : With a weight of 1.3kgs, the Duo 11 functions a 11.6-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) touchscreen display display screen, a USB 3.0 slot, VGA and HDMI outcome slots and options for 128GB or 256GB SSD pushes. For connection, it offers Near Field Interaction, Wireless, and WiFi. It also facilitates stylus pen feedback.
Sony Vaio Duo 11 Full Specifications:
- Processor : Intel® Core™ i7-3517U, Intel® Core™ i5-3317U or Intel® Core™ i3-3217U
- Operating System : Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro
- Memory : 4GB or 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz SDRAM
- Drive : 128GB or 256GB SSD
- Screen : 29.4cm (11.6”) OptiContrast™ Panel; Full HD (1920×1080) with wide (16:9) aspect ratio; capacitive touchscreen
- Graphics : Intel® HD Graphics 4000
- Others : WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth® Ver. 4.0 + HS; Ethernet (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1); USB 3.0 (x1), USB 3.0 with USB charge (x1); VGA out; HDMI out; Memory Stick Duo / SD memory card combined slot; stereo speakers with xLOUD™ ; Full HD Web Cameras (x2, front and rear facing) powered by ‘Exmor for PC’ (2.07 megapixels); Sensors (NFC, GPS, Accelerometer, Gyro, Digital Compass); Windows button; rotation lock button; digitizer stylus; optional extended battery
- Dimensions : Approx. 320 mm x 17.85 mm x 199 mm
- Weight : Approx. 1.3kg (with standard supplied battery)
Lenovo IdeaPad S400 and S300 Sleek and Affordable Notebooks - Lenovo added two thin, sleek and affordable notebooks IdeaPad S400 and IdeaPad S300 deliver powerful performance with portable smooth metallic finish design, 3rd generation Intel Core processor, Quick Start instant on feature to get online in seconds, OneKey Rescue System quick and easy way to backup and restore data, Intelligent touchpad for scrolling and zooming, AccuType keyboard with rounded individual keys for comfortable and accurate typing, VeriFace face recognition software, Rapid Start technology for SSD model deliver fast boot-up and speedy response, Intel Wireless Display technology wirelessly streaming video contents on large screens and Energy Management minimizes power use and protects battery life.
Difference Between S400 and S300 :
· Lenovo S400 has 14-inch while Lenovo S300 has 13.3-inch display screen
· Lenovo S400 has 336.6 x 241.2 x 21 mm while Lenovo S200 has 330.8 x 230.2 x 22.4 mm dimension
Specification :
· HD display screen with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
· Intel Core i3 or i5 processor
· Up to 4GB DDR3 RAM
· Up to 500GB hard drive
· Optional 32GB solid state drive
· Intel HD integrated graphics and AMD Radeon HD 7450 discrete graphics
· Windows 7 Home Premium operating system will be upgrade to Windows 8
· 720p HD web camera
· Wi-Fi
· Optional Bluetooth
· Ethernet LAN
· USB 3.0 port
· 2 USB 2.0 ports
· 2 in 1 Card Reader
· HDMI output
· Stereo Speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio
· 4-cell battery provides up to 5 hours battery life
· Weight 3.96 pounds
Release Date and Price :
The Lenovo IdeaPad S400 will be available from October 2012 for purchase at starting price of $599 while Lenovo IdeaPad S300 starting price if $499 in Cotton-Candy Pink, Crimson Red and Silver Grey color options.
Asus Zenbook Prime UX31E and UX21E Ultrabooks - Two latest ultrabook added in the range of Asus Ultrabooks called Zenbook UX31E and Zenbook UX21E are stylish ultra-slim 3mm front and 9mm rear and ultra-portable entertainment ultrabook with SonicMaster audio developed by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower delivers impressive, wider and clearer sound, Super Hybrid Engine II for instantly resume from sleep in just 2-seconds, 25% longer battery and up to 2 weeks standby time, 3rd generation Ivy Bridge platform, high speed SSD for fast boot-up and application load, auto data backup and recovery when batter reaches 5% charge and USB Charger+ charging all portable devices.
Difference Between UX31E and UX21E :
· Asus UX31E has 13.3-inch HD+ LED Backlight display screen with 1600 x 900 pixels resolution while Asus UX31E has 11.6-inch HD LED Backlight display screen with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
· Asus UX31E has 4-cell 6840mAh battery provides up to 7 hours battery life while Asus UX21E has 6-cell 4800mAh battery provides up to 5 hours battery life
· Asus UX31E has dimension of 325 x 223 x 3-17 mm while Asus UX21E has 299 x 196.8 x 3-17 mm
· Asus UX31E has weight of 1.3 kg while Asus UX21E has 1.1 kg
Specifications :
· Intel Core i5-2467M or i5-2557Mor i7-2677M processor
· Intel QS67 Express Chipset
· 4GB DDR3 RAM
· 128GB/256GB Solid State Drive
· Intel HD Graphics 3000
· Windows 7 Operating System
· Wi-Fi
· Bluetooth 4.0
· 4 in 1 Card Reader
· USB 3.0 port
· USB 2.0 port
· 2 Speakers
· miniVGA and microHDMI port
· Headphone and Microphone jack
Release Date and Price :
The Asus Zenbook UX31Eavailable for purchase at starting price of $1,049 while Asus Zenbook UX21E at starting price of $999.
Leaked Image: Blackberry 10 Smartphone - Research in Motion(RIM) has already confirmed that BlackBerry 10 smartphones won't be shipping until late this year. The latest images, courtesy of BlackBerry Italia, show the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone, codenamed BlackBerry London, in all its touchscreen glory.
As you can see, the regular applications are present: Connections, Web browser, Schedule, BBM, Written text Texting, App World, Pictures, Music, Video clips, Facebook or myspace, and Charts. I do see, however, two new applications that are not on my BlackBerry: FocalPoint and Tale Manufacturer.
Some companies have handled to get access to two of the RIM’s new Blackberry mobile phones devices which are going to function brand new BlackBerry 10 OS. Allegedly, there are some released records that do not just contain some pictures but also highlight RIM’s new BlackBerry 10 device requirements and functions.
A few major specifications of BlackBerry 10 L-Series:
- 2.16 inches (55 mm) wide screen
- 768×1280 pixels resolution
- 356 pixels per inch
And here are some major specifications of BlackBerry 10 N-Series:
- 2.08 inches (53 mm) wide screen
- 720×720 pixels resolution
- 330 Pixels per inch
Viewsonic TD2220 Optical Multi Touch Monitor - ViewSonic TD2220 is the latest LED monitor with dual touch optical technology and 8H level scratch resistant screen provides highly accurate touch experience and durability can be used with finger, stylus or even gloved hand, dual USB ports under Windows OS allows to connect keyboard, mouse or external devices, immersive blur-free videos and sharp graphics, Integrated speakers with SRS Premium Sound delivers crystal clear sound, 40% less energy consumption than same size traditional monitors and adjustable VESA mount stant.
Viewsonic TD2220 Specifications :
· 22-inch Full HD anti-glare LED backlit display screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
· 1000:1 contrast ratio
· 200 cd/m2 brightness
· 5ms response time
· 170-degree horizontal and 160-degree vertical viewing angles
· VGA port
· DVI with HDCP port
· 2 USB port
· Dimension 511 x 635 x 240 mm with stand
· Weight 4.92 kg with stand
Viewsonic TD2220 Release Date and Price :
The ViewSonic TD2220 will be available from end of October 2012 at price of $329 with 3-year warranty.
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