REVIEW : LG G4 Stylus

Targeted for consumers who want to enjoy a touch of premium LG G4 at an affordable price, this smartphone comes not only carries the trace G4 design, but also brings premium features. Plus stylus combined with the wide of the screen, make notes and create even more easy as writing directly on paper.

Preceded by G3 Stylus, Again,LG presents a smartphone equipped with a stylus design offering it’s flagship product design. LG is targeting this smartphone for those who want a smartphone wrapped in G4 premium design, but not willing to spend a larger budget. The advantages is, you also get the support of Stylus.

STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS OF SAMSUNG GALAXY A5

Galaxy A5 is one of the mid-range smartphone from Samsung. A5 that already had exhibited at CES 2015 presents a new design concept. Classy, premium, slim, and elegant because designed with the full metal body. At first glance, this smartphone looks identical to the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.

Samsung incorporate technologies that are ready to compete for the Galaxy A5. Starting from 5-inch 720 pixels screen resolution , quad-core chipset to a camera with a resolution of 13MP.

DESIGN

It can be said that Galaxy Alpha and Note 4 is the pioneer generation of Samsung’s android in the future. Especially for the design. Some emerging successor had already adopted the concept of unibody design with metal material. Galaxy A5 has the same features but carries a more affordable price with the assumption specification experienced a downgrade.

The design looks thin, minimalist and clean in a matte polish. The metal frame around the body looks angled firmly while each end of the body in the design is slightly rounded. This smartphone feels comfortable in the hand due to the flat shape.

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS OF SONY XPERIA Z3 TABLET COMPACT

      

     Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is the fourth generation of the Sony Xperia Tablet, besides Xperia Tablet S, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia Tablet Z2. Sony have been introducing other tablet PC that is the Sony Tablet S and Tablet P. The Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet, Sony wanted to show something different than the tablet PC that had previously been released.
Armed with a more compact design and remain waterproof, more powerful processors, high-speed 4G LTE Cat.4 data technology support and phone functions it carries, the tablet is going to be the toughest rival to the iPad Mini, as well as the latest Galaxy tablet.

ANDROID ONE LAUNCH IN INDONESIA WITH ANDROID 5.1 LOLLIPOP

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Three local phone vendors, Evercoss, Mito, and Nexian, has declared himself will participate in marketing cheap Android phones that called as Android One in Indonesia.

Android One that made by this three vendors had already appeared on the official website of Google. Evercoss carries a product called Evercoss One X, Mito with Mito Impact, while Nexian with Nexian Journey.

All three local vendors is preparing the launch of Android One smartphones each in about the same time on Thursday (05/02/2015) tomorrow.

SONY XPERIA M

Superior Middle Class Smartphone From Sony Xperia Series

 

Sony Xperia M

Now, the middle-class smartphone competition become a trend and interesting to watch. Vendors have to compete to present a smartphone  with the performance capabilities to suit the needs of users who are familiar with extra fast lifestyle. On the other hand, the price of the smartphone should not be sold at a high price.

Therefore, Sony released the latest products for the mid-range smartphone market. And the smartphone was named the Sony Xperia M. Sony Xperia M can reliably meet the demand for fast performance, the physical appearance looks so  stylish with complete connectivity. Sony Xperia M ready to compete with smartphone products from the other vendors.

Sales Package & General Features

In the sales package Sony Xperia M, the user can get the handset, Charger, Data Cable, Headset, User Manual and Warranty Card. While the general features of which is owned by Sony Xperia M are: HSDPA, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Browser, Java MIDP, Application Navigator, Camera, Video Call, External Memory, Email, Music Player, Video Player, Video Recorder, Open OS and FM Radio.

Design

Physically, the Sony Xperia M is still influenced by previous products when still joined with Ericsson, the Xperia Arc. Can be seen from the back side of the Sony Xperia M which appear thicker on the top and bottom so that the curve became more pronounced on the back cover. In addition, Omni-Balance design is also seen in this smartphone. Design that resembles the Sony Xperia Z is more focused on the aspect of symmetry and balance in all sides.

Sony Xperia M also seems to have the impression like a smartphone with a unibody design because Back Cover gives access to the battery, MicroSD slot and a Micro-SIM on  behind not only the cover the area but also cover the entire side of the phone.

Display

Smartphone enthusiasts with quick size are  not a little, although now most users prefer a smartphone with a big screen. And it is the target market of the Sony Xperia M. This smartphone offers a screen size that can not be said to be narrow, but not too broad because has a screen size of 4 inches. But, the screen should be slightly reduced because Sony harness to put three virtual buttons on the main from Android: Home, Back, and Recent Apps.

Sony Xperia M screen displays images with high quality, good saturation, brightness and sharpness even though the smartphone is included in the middle class. Screen Xperia M also responsive to the user's finger and touch input.

Operating System and UI

Xperia M equipped with the latest Android operating system and UI from Sony. Performed with 2 shortcut lockscreen slider, music on the left and the camera on the right that flank the date and time information. And to activate the screen, the user had to rub the screen vertically. Additionally, Homescreen consists of 5 panels with inset widget just like another Xperia series.

Features that brought this smartphone from Sony is also quite interesting as Sony Music that pamper users to stream songs from Sony Music, and Qoo10 ID is an application for an online shopping site which often offer attractive prices.

Camera

Xperia M camera is built with the same model of camera owned by Sony. With Exmor RS sensor, the image catches by Sony Xperia M is no less with a camera that is used by the more expensive smartphones.

In addition, there is also a physical shutter button that can be used to capture the image and serves as a shortcut to go directly to the camera feature even when the phone is locked because the Xperia M has Fast Capture feature.

Sony Xperia M also complete with Simultaneous Photo-Video Capture features which can be used to record video and take still images at the same time. However, the image resolution that main camera catches decreased to 1 MP.

Connectivity

Although located on the middle class, the Sony Xperia M has a feature that is quite complete. To connect to the internet, users can take advantage of high-speed data path or current HSDPA and WiFi hotspots.

Moreover, the smartphone is equipped with NFC as the high-end smartphone. NFC could only be used to send data between smartphones that support NFC by simply touching the devices, but also can be used as a means of connecting to multiple devices from Sony that features a NFC.

For example, users can listen to the music from Sony bluetooth speaker simply by attaching Xperia M to the speaker. Can also play video and display photos on a Sony Bravia by gluing Xperia  M to the TV Remote.

Hardware

By using the latest chipset Dual Core classes of Qualcomm, Sony Xperia M can suit almost any the requirements of a smartphone as mainly for entertainment, multimedia needs such as email and office documents.

4 GB of internal memory is provided, the user can only utilize the 2.05 GB and partly used for the system and default applications. For most smartphone users, the number is still considered less so that require additional external memory through microSD card. And for battery management, Sony Xperia M equipped with a STAMINA mode to conserve battery life significantly. As for the results of benchmark tests, the smartphone appears superior to other products for the middle class because the Sony Xperia M can beat LG L7 II, Lenovo S890, Samsung S3 Mini, Acer Liquid E2 and Oppo Find Piano.

Excess & Weakness

• Excess: Sony Xperia M has the best performance for a midrange smartphone, the price is relatively cheap, has a fairly complete connectivity such as NFC, using the Android Jelly Bean and has a interesting default features.

• Weaknesses: This smartphone only has an small internal memory.

Conclusion

For the price, the Sony Xperia M bit "tricky". Because for some users, cheap is not necessarily affordable for most other users. But if look at the current trend of smartphone prices, price of Xperia M can be said in Mid-Low class. Sony Xperia M and can offer the users something that exceeds the price of the class as attractive designs that adapt directly from Sony's flagship, full connectivity as the high end smartphones and most importantly the Sony Xperia M has a great and best performance for the middle class smartphone.

Sony Xperia M Specification

• Dimension: 124 x 62 x 9.3 mm.
• Weight: 115 grams.
• Display: TFT LCD capacitive touch screen, 16 million colors, 480 x 854 pixels, 4.0-inch, multi-touch.
• Operating System: Android Jelly Bean.
• Camera: Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Video 720p @ 30fps, Secondary VGA Camera.
• Connectivity: GSM Quadband 850/900/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100, GPRS up to 86 kbps, EDGE up nto 237 Kbps, HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n , Dual-Band, WiFi Direct, DLNA, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, ANT +, NFC, MicroUSB v2.0.
• Hardware: Dual Core 1 GHz Krait, Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 chipset, Adreno 305 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB Internal Storage, External Storage upto 32 GB.
• Battery: Li-ion 1750 mAh.

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF NOKIA LUMIA 1320

After showing the existence in the phablet market, Nokia is trying to follow the trend of increasingly prevalent phablet market with the launch of the Nokia Lumia 1320. Lumia 1320 positioned below the 1520 is offered at a more affordable price and use the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset with 1.7 GHz speed.

Lumia Nokia 1320 comes with showing advantages such HERE Maps that comes with Indoor Maps, and Nokia Camera. Views Live Tiles are loaded in the 3 columns can speed up access to prefer applications are considered important by the user. Imaging technology features of the Nokia Lumia Nokia 1320 is equipped with easy to use camera that allows users to be more creative with the photos taken, including the manual focus settings.

STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS OF LENOVO S930

LENOVO S930

Lenovo S930 is one of Lenovo's latest phablet that comes with a great body and has a 6 inch screen. Lenovo S930 uses hardware like Mediatek MTK MT6582 chipset with a 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage media and graphic display combined with Mali-400 MP. In addition to running on Android OS 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, Lenovo S930 is also offered at a price that is quite affordable by the user.

THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF NOKIA LUMIA 1520

THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF NOKIA LUMIA 1520

Nokia and Microsoft is getting serious about competing with Android devices by releasing the Nokia Lumia 1520. Lumia 1520 is believed have excellent hardware to support performance. With a price that can be quite expensive, Lumia 1520 is packed with full HD screen measuring 6 inches. This great smartphone also uses Quad Core Snapdragon processor 800 and combined with 2 GB of RAM. And more interestingly, the Nokia Lumia 1520 also uses the main camera of 20 Mega Pixels and Carl Zeiss Optics. And the following is a brief overview of the Lumia 1520:

SALES PACKAGE & MAIN FEATURES

In the sales package of Nokia Lumia 1520, users will get a handset, Charger, Data Cable, Headset, User's Manual, warranty card and PIN EJECTOR. And for the main feature, users can enjoy HSDPA, 3G, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, Browser, Java MIDP, Internal GPS, Applications navigator, camera, Video Call, External memory, Email, Music Player, Video Player, Video Recorder. But, this smartphone does not have Infrared, FM radio, and Open OS.

HARDWARE

Nokia Lumia 1520 is the first Windows Phone which utilizes one third update changelog WP8 (GDR3) and can accommodate the latest chipset type. For the first time, Lumia using Quad Core processor with a speed of 2.2 GHz Krait.

Latest chipset from Qualcomm also brings GPU or graphics processing unit from latest  Adreno that can bring the best performance graphics and computing 50 percent better than the old generation.

Like the other Lumia, 1520 also adopted an embedded battery system. But power capacity large enough to make the user do not need to worry about lack of power to accommodate the big screen and hardware of this phablet. In addition, the Nokia Lumia 1520 also features wireless charging, and to use it, the user needs a special wireless charger separately.

CAMERA

Nokia Lumia 1520 implementing PureView technologies in the sector of the camera. this phablet also use ½ .5 inch sized sensor with a resolution of 20 MP. The sensor has a surface area 15% smaller than the sensors that are used Xperia Z1 ½ .3-inch size and also has the same resolution and a third of the size of the PureView sensor, which is used by Lumia 1020. On the other hand, this size can be quite large, even a doubling of the size of the sensor from competitors and 30% of HTC and the iPhone 5S.

Moreover Lumia 1520 using lenses from Carl Zeiss lens with aperture f/2.4 reach, smaller when compared with 1020. In terms of software, this smartphone has two cameras like the default camera app WP8, and Nokia Pro Camera.

For Nokia Pro Camera, users can set the white balance manually, Focus: manual, infinity and auto, ISO 100-4000, 1/16000-4s shutter speed, and exposure value or EV as well as semi-professional or prosumer cameras. And if desired, the user can update to Camera Pro Nokia Nokia Camera with doing the install from the Store. For Nokia Camera there are three modes such incorporation of Video Recorder, Nokia Smart Camera, and Nokia Pro Camera.

When using the features of Nokia Smart Camera, the user can take 10 pictures in a row or so-called Burst Shot. Ten images can be edited by mode provided. Smart Camera also allows users to choose 5 modes such as Best Shot, Action Shot, Faces Change, Motion Focus and Remove Moving Objects.

OPERATING SYSTEM & UI

Unlike some smartphones like the Lumia 925 and 1020 which have to go through the update process, the Nokia Lumia 1520 collaborating third update of Windows Phone 8, known as GDR3 or General Distribution Release 3 and updates Nokia Lumia Black by default.

Nokia Lumia Black itself does not bring many changes such as updating Amber. One of the new of Lumia Black, is an increase in Glance Screen that displays notifications for missed calls, emails, sms, and so on. Moreover, users can also choose a color display for Glance screen when in Night Mode.

GDR3 also undergone an update as the setting for screen rotation lock, easy to close applications running in the background through the task switcher, the ability to change the notification sound for SMS, email and other messaging applications. And the most important is GDR3 support a new chipset with Quad Core processor and a full HD screen.

While from the display, there is little difference. Because of the large screen size and resolution, live title on homescreen can carry 6 icons in the smallest size in each row. It is much more than the normal size which contains only 4 icons.

CONNECTIVITY

Nokia Lumia 1520 supports LTE 4G connectivity with a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and 50 Mbps for uploads in addition to HSDPA with a maximum speed of 42 Mbps for downloads and 5.76 Mbps for uploads.

For local connectivity, lumia 1520 have the option of dual-band WiFi with DLNA and WiFi hotspot capability, Bluetooth V4.0 and can be used for file transfer, as well as NFC. When connected to the computer, this smartphone has a mass storage to read the internal memory without having to install any software.

DESIGN

Physically, the 1520 looks like Lumia 925 and even the previous series but with a larger size. This makes the Lumia series like using an almost identical design for each variant. Only small changes are visible. But it does not make a bad impression because since the first Nokia products have a good design. The unibody design from the Lumia specifically look more attractive on phablet like this Nokia Lumia 1520.

There are two major parts that make up the physical look from the the outside this smartphone, such as the back cover that without a connection to the sides and front of the protected area of ​​strong glass second generation of Gorilla Glass. And the last part like a screen, front-facing camera and capacitive buttons. Moreover, like other variants of the Nokia Lumia, 1520 also comes in a choice of expressive color like black, white, yellow and red.

DISPLAY

For part of the display, the Nokia Lumia 1520 is the first phablet based on Windows Phone 8, which uses a screen size up to 6 inches because not previously exist. Moreover, 1520 is also the first WP8 which has a screen with full HD resolution. Both of these things made 1520 has a high level of pixel density on the screen that makes the display sharper and clearer.

In addition, this phablet uses an IPS panel that displays a wide viewing angle and natural color. The use of ClearBlack technology also reduces glare and light reflection when the screen is exposed to light. Sensors Capacitive touch screen technology is super sensitive so that it can respond to touches even if the user is wearing gloves.

STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

Strengths

• Nokia Lumia 1520 has a design and build quality as the special feature of the Nokia.
• Lumia 1520 is the first WP 8 which use a full HD screen by 6 inches.
• Using Windows Phone 8 GDR3 OS, with Nokia Black which is the latest and last update before WP 8.1.
• Have superior performance and hardware.
• And the most important is to have a quality and attractive camera with semi-professional features.

Weaknesses

• Prices are relatively expensive.
• The availability of applications on Store less attractive when compared to Android and iOS.

CONCLUSION

It is deservedly called the Nokia Lumia 1520, as the best Windows Phone 8 at this time. Moreover, 1520 become a pioneer in several important sectors such as WP 8 smartphone with a large screen, full HD resolution, and a Quad Core processor. And that is impressive is Lumia 1520 has an advantage on all the other sides such as the latest update to Windows Phone 8 and great camera features. Although the price offered is quite expensive, but it is a decent price considering all the capabilities of this smartphone.

THE MAIN SPECIFICATIONS OF NOKA LUMIA 1520

• DESIGN : 162.8 x 85.7 mm , 209 grams , a full touch screen , polycarbonate plastic material , 3.5mm audio port , volume rocker , power button / lock , camera shutter , a microUSB port , microphone , SIM card tray , tray memory card .
• DISPLAY : IPS LCD capacitive touch screen , 16 million colors , 1080 x 1920 pixels , 6.0 inches , -367 ppi pixel density , multi-touch , Corning Gorilla Glass 2 , ClearBlack Display.
• OPERATING SYSTEM : Windows Phone 8 OS with Nokia GDR3 Black .
• HARDWARE : Quad Core processor 2.2 GHz Krait 400 , Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974 chipset 800 , Adreno 330 GPU , 2 GB RAM , 32 GB Internal Storage , External microSD up to 64 GB , li - ion battery 3400 mAh BV - 4BW .
• CONNECTIVITY : Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 , HSDPA Quadband 850/900/1900/2100 , pentaband 800/900/1800/2100/2600 LTE , GPRS , EDGE up to 236.8 kbps , HSDPA 42.2 Mbps , HSUPA 5.76 Mbps , LTE Cat4 50 Mbps UL / DL 150 Mbps , WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac dual- band , Wi-Fi hotspot , Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP , NFC , microUSB v2.0 .
• CAMERA : 20 MP , Carl Zeiss optics , optical image stabilization , autofocus , dual - LED flash , ½ .5 " sensor size , PureVierw technology , dual capture , geo - tagging , face detection , panoramic , video recorder 1080p @ 30fps , video light , stereo sound rec , 1.2 MP secondary camera , 720p @ 30fps .

BLACKBERRY Q10 - MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY

Blackberry With Reliable Camera And Produce Awesome Visual

In general, the ability of the camera on the Blackberry not as nice as other smartphone products. But unlike the Blackberry Q10 which has OS and the sharpness of the camera with a resolution of 8 MP. The images of the blackberry camera also has an interesting image without using digital processing because it has pixels of 3264 x 2448.

SCREEN

Blackberry Q10 has a display of 3.1 inches and less comforting than a full touch screen smartphone. For the visual aspect, the technology used Super AMOLED display smartphone makes better including when used in direct sunlight. Photos can be displayed on the screen looks sharp, natural and original look.

To explore the features of the blackberry Q10 should use swipe. To unlock the lockscreen can shift vertically, go to the main menu screen should shift to the right and to blackberry Hub, slide the screen to the left. And every touch can respond well and quickly.

The camera feature found on smartphones blackberry Q10 is highly dependent on the screen to determine the final outcome of a photograph. And Q10 is the best for taking outdoor pictures with sufficient light. To the sensitivity of the screen, blackberry screen Q10 has a pretty responsive and able to provide feedback to the board quickly when used as a shutter.

FEATURES

In addition to the user interface to be different, blackberry Q10 also has interesting features that Time Shift Camera. This feature can be used to shift the time to choose the right time when shooting. There is also the edit feature on this smartphone which is installed by default and not need to get into other applications. Just select the desired effect, execution and images can change quickly when viewed on screen.

Q10 photography features on the Blackberry can be improved so that it can make unique creations. Using the 8 MP camera and is equipped with autofocus, LED flash, 5x Digital Zoom and 1080p HD video recording. Photography Mobile Smartphone is also equipped with features Flexible Focus, exposure, Image Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting and Photo Edit like to make photos brighter, crop and add color effects.

APPLICATIONS

Movie Picture application can be used to assemble the video editing features contained therein. Bumper can choose, pick and choose the ending video. Exploration of video using blackberry app Movie Picture Q10 with a very fun to do because the combination can bring motion pictures and still images. We can also be a powerful filmmaker using this smartphone. Besides, we can also add songs as backsong and filter effects on the video image. The result is a video that was made to be more lively and has a strong character as supported audio visual aspects.

PIXEL

Resolution cameras owned blackberry Q10, just like Blackberry Z10, 8MP. Can display images with a maximum at outdoor shooting. Also able to take pictures in low light conditions well with flash support which can give a little brightness on frame. But, locking focus in low light conditions is slow. So must use steady technique. As for the shooting under the sun, Q10 blackberry camera delivers images with optimal color saturation and natural approach focused determination to walk fast.

ADVANTAGE and DISADVANTAGES

• Pros: screen is crisp and clear, reliable shutter speed, outdoor shots in fairly sharp.
• Disadvantages: The camera on the Blackberry Q10 difficult to take macro shots.

CONCLUSION

Blackberry Q10 reliable enough to use to take pictures of both outdoor and indoor. Although weak in taking macro shots, is pretty decent smartphone be used as a MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY.