Pentax Optio WG-1

Now if you are one of those guys who is always into water sports or rock climbing or something in that line then I have found the perfect camera for you.
Its the Pentax Optio WG-1.

The Pentax Optio WG-1 is a compact digital camera designed with all-terrain and adventure photography in mind. It is waterproof, dustproof, crushproof, shockproof and lightweight and comes with a carabiner and strap making it easy to carry around hands free. Perfect for bunjie jumping or anything else you like to do.
The Optio WG-1 comes packed with photography features such as a 14 megapixel resolution camera, a wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens, video capture in widescreen 720p high definition and a HDMI output. It also comes with a 2.7" LCD features a wide angle 16:9 aspect ratio with anti-reflective coating for easy viewing and video playback. The fast face detection, blink detection, new self-portrait assist mode and Eye-Fi connectivity for WiFi capability make it easier to share pictures with friends and social networks. With its toughened design, the Pentax Optio WG-1 camera is capable of capturing images in all kinds of rough terrain or environment

Features
 •Large 2.7 inch LCD
•14 megapixel resolution
•wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens
•Self-Portrait Assist mode perfect for social networking
•HDMI port to play back on HDTVs
•Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card (sold separately)
•Coldproof
•Waterproof to 10m (33 feet)
•Shockproof up to 5 feet
•Dustproof
•IR control compatibility
•Available in Black or Purple
•4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1"
•compatible with latest operation systems, such as Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6

What I liked in the camera?
Waterproof (10m), shock-proof (1.5m), freeze-proof (-10C), and crush-proof (100kg)
HDMI video output for direct playback of images and video onto a compatible HDTV / display
Records video in 720p high definition
Great build quality - tougher than the vast majority of other ruggedized options on the market
Good macro ability
Capable of producing pleasing images in good light
Comes with a carabiner/strap for easy carrying

What I dint like?
Well not much other than the screen being a bit washed out but for a camera like this its OK.

So as I said this is a camera for all the nature lovers and outdoor enthusiast's. and is the best in the market right now according to me.
As usual if you have any questions just email me or leave a comment.

HTC EVO View 4G

It seems Htc is trying to take part in the tablet wars and has introduced into the market a Tablet called HTC EVO View 4G in the US and some other markets.

The HTC EVO View 4G is a 7'' Android tablet available only at Sprint (US). In terms of its hardware, it is identical to the HTC Flyer except for it's mobile connection. The EVO View 4G is equipped with EVDO rev A and WiMAX radio used for Sprint's data network.
The EVO View 4G is equipped with a 7'' 1024x600 resolution display, 32GB of built in memory, as well as front and back cameras. A Qualcomm MSM8655 processor powers this tablet, it is worth noting that it is a single core processor, as opposed to many tablets being released in the same time frame which are equipped with dual core processors.That is a bit disappointing. That said, the MSM8655 should provide adequate performance, and should have no problem playing back flash contents or the wide selection of games from Android Market. Whilst many tablets are released with Android 3.0 Honey Comb, the EVO View 4G will be introduced with Android 2.3.3 customised with HTC's Sense 3.0 user interface. Again, this should not be considered as a disadvantage as HTC's Sense UI has been well received in their other mobile devices such as the  popular Sprint EVO 4G.

Features / Specifications
 •7'' Capacitive display (1024x600)
•4000 mAh battery
•Android 2.3.3 with Sense 3.0
•Qualcomm MSM8655 1.5GHz processor
•1GB ram
•32GB internal memory
•Up to 32GB microSDHC compatible
•5MP back camera, 1.3MP front camera
•HTML5 & flash compatible
•A-GPS
•Micro USB, HDMI out, 3.5mm headphone jack

What I liked about the device?
LCD screen is fantastic on this device and provides great viewing angles and picture quality even in sunlight
Long battery life, especially for a 4G device, can last well longer than 12 hours of consistent use. We know we always need that.

What I dint like?
Camera quality (front and back) isn't the greatest especially in bright lighting when compared to other 7" tablets I did expect better quality from HTC.

Verdict:
Well if you already have a Htc phone and you like the sense UI then this is the tablet for you. Its a Must buy if you are in love with the sense UI cause I know how good it felt when I was using my Htc but now I don't. As a tablet its good but not the best. There are still other tablets available that are better value for money.
So as usual if you have any questions or suggestions just email me or leave a comment. 

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet is a PC designed for comfortable use both indoors and outdoors. This is an expansion of the Lenovo ThinkPad X210, with a larger 12.5 inch screen that uses multi-touch sensor technology to enable touch-screen interface without needing a selector pen.
A wider variety of Intel Core processors is now available as well, up to the Intel Core i7-2620M, and the system can take up to 8 Gigabytes of RAM. The display is bright enough to be viewed outdoors, and can be worked with by finger-touch or using a selector pen with the Gorilla glass option. WiFi is built in for easy connection to wireless networks, and wired connections to external devices includes Display Port output and 3 separate USB 2.0 ports. A high-definition 720p webcam is also built in. The battery can last up to 16 hours between recharges, and the entire unit weighs 3.88 pounds including the 4 cell battery. The battery life is the most impressive and if you want a device that stays on 24X7 then look no further than this.

FEATURES
Multitouch screen
Intel Core processor (Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors available)
Up to 8GB of RAM
Genuine Windows 7 (Home Basic, Home Premium and Professional available)
160GB to 320GB HDD, or 4GB to 160GB SSD
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Up to 16 hour Battery
12.5 in Outdoor viewable panel
Scratch resistant Gorilla glass (optional)
Display Port, 3 x USB 2.0 ports
WiFi built in
720p HD webcam built in
Weight: 3.88lbs with 4 cell battery
Dimensions (W x D x H): 305.0 x 228.7 x 27-31.3 mm

What I liked?

Configurable with a glorious professional 12.5in IPS display - rare in laptops which are usually cheaper TN varieties, features better colour quality and viewing angles.

Features the latest full powered mobile Core i3/i5/i7 Sandy Bridge processors - configurable with a quad-core CPU.

Much better Intel graphics performance than previous generations - good for everything, including some light gaming.

ThinkPad build quality - no flex or creaking, designed to hold up to daily wear (and sometimes more)

What I dint like?

Connectivity is somewhat lacking - no USB 3(found on the non-tablet X220), eSATA.

Cannot use a dock with the battery slice attached

Verdict. Overall this is one of the best tablet devices that I have seen and Is very powerful even for a power user so is a great buy.

As usual if you have any questions or Comments just email me or leave a comment.

JVC KD-AHD69

The JVC KD-AHD69 is a midrange radio receiver. It hosts a variety of input options such as an USB port for iPod/iPhone, Bluetooth audio streaming, and HD radio. An optional BTA200 Bluetooth remote control can be used with the receiver.
Other features include four 50W audio output, 7 band EQ, and a MOS-FET amplifier. The built in tuner is compatible with FM, AM, and HD ratio; it can store up to 18 FM stations and is SAT radio ready. The AHD69 supports a range of digital audio formats such as MP3 and WMA as well as ID3 song information tags. The JVC KD-AHD69 is a good option for buyers looking for a radio receiver with a solid range of features.

FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS
MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4)
Advanced Multi-bit DAC
7-Band iEQ
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
USB Audio for iPod/iPhone etc.
2-Way Control for iPod/iPhone (Headunit/iPod or iPhone)
Front USB Port (MP3/WMA/iPod & iPhone Audio)
MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3/WMA Tag (CD/USB)
Built-in HD Radio Tuner
SAT Radio Ready
DiAS II Tuner
5.0V Line and Subwoofer Output Level
2 Gold-Plated Pre-Output Terminals (Front + Subwoofer)
Subwoofer Control
Front AUX-IN
Steering Wheel Remote Ready

The sound quality when put with some good quality speakers and a woofer is really good and very impressive. It also comes with a Impressive looking remote that people will try to see again and again.


What I liked?

Perfect unit for people who listen to a ton of HD radio- don't need a separate HD tuner.

Has the ability to interface with a car's steering wheel controls.

Menu interface is really easy to operate.

Can control the display color- make sure it blends in well with the interior of your car.

Excellent "Value Buy"- Great features at an enticing price point.

Easy to use the USB port- right at the front of the unit.



This is a very nice receiver to install in your car so go for it.

As usual if you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment.

Samsung Series 5 ChromeBook

The Series 5 ChromeBook is a netbook-style laptop computer from the Samsung company, developed in conjunction with Google. Utilizing a super-lightweight design for true portability, this model is available in both White (gloss White exterior, matte Silver interior) and Titan Silver (matte Silver exterior, matte Silver interior) color schemes.
Users can choose between a standard WiFi-only model and a hybrid WiFi/World-Mode 3G model, with a $70 difference in price between the two. The computer is fitted with a 12.1-inch SuperBright LED display, and is powered by an Intel Atom N570 processor for high-speed operations. Intel promises boot-up times of less than 10 seconds via "Instant Boot technology", with multiple on-screen and keyboard components included specifically for Google's Chrome operating system. Samsung's own PowerPlus technology helps to maximize battery life and offers up to 8.5 hours on a single charge, with a 16-gigabyte solid state drive included for increased safety over the user's files and applications. The Series 5 Chromebook also features a 4-in-1 card reader and a pair of USB 2.0 ports for external device connectivity.

FEATURES
Available in White and Titan Silver color options
Ultra-thin, lightweight design
SuperBright 12.1-inch LED display
Available in WiFi-only and WiFi/3G (Verizon) models
Intel ATOM N570 processor
Instant On boot-up technology
2GB Standard System Memory
160-gigabyte solid state drive with mSATA
DDR3 memory standard
16:10 asect ratio

What I liked?

All versions have Wifi and no premium to be paid for it like Apple.

3G connectivity option

16:10 aspect ratio display - a lot nicer for vertically oriented content than the new 16:9 standard (websites,
documents, etc...)

Slick minimalist aesthetic.

Affordable $400 price point.

Lightweight at 3.3 pounds.

What I dint Like?

Annoying button less trackpad has a narrow clicking area - mistakes a lot of right clicks for left ones.

Virdict : This is a small carry around device for the people who want a light weight device for simple uses.

As usual If you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment

Dell XPS 15z

Want a notebook for around 1000$ and one which is full  of features and has a good hardware, then you are looking at the right thing. The Dell XPS 15z is a 15.6'' multimedia notebook computer. In terms of internal components it is almost identical to the XPS 15. It is equipped with up to 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 processors, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, and Nvidia GeForce GT525 with Optimus technology.
The main differences between the two models are their external design; the XPS 15z has a lighter colour scheme. It is also thinner and lighter than the original XPS 15. In true, Dell had created the 15z as a direct competitor to Apple's MacBook Pro 15 notebook. They feature similar styling up to the keyboard and speakers. Other features include a backlit keyboard, Full HD 1080p display, and a 8 cell lithium polymer battery that provides up to 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15z is a good option for buyers looking for a stylish and portable notebook computer that packs good performance.

Features / Specifications
 •Windows 7 Home Premium
•15.6'' LED backlit display (Up to 1920 x 1080 resolution)
•Intel Core i5 / i7 dual core processors
•Up to 8GB DDR3 ram
•Up to 750GB 7200rpm hard drive
•Nvidia GeForce GT525M dedicated graphics card with Optimus
•Slot load DVD RW
•2x SUB3.0, USB/eSATA combo port, HDMI 1.4
•1.3MP webcam, dual array mic, 9 in 1 media card reader
•8 cell 64Whr Li-Po battery
•Backlit spill resistant keyboard
•High Definition Audio +Waves MaxxAudio 3

What I liked ?
Affordable starting price point next to the competition.
Super-bright (300-nit) 1080p display option (selected on higher-priced builds)
Much thinner than the majority of 15" laptops - essentially the same as the MacBook Pro
Solid, aesthetically pleasing aluminum/magnesium alloy construction
Impressive speakers next to the majority of other laptops (although they lack bass.
Powerful hardware - Core i5/i7 processors, Optimus NVIDIA GeForce GT525M with 1GB of dedicated VRAM, 6-8GB of DDR3 memory.

What I dint like ?
Poor battery life - under 5 hours, far short of Dell's claimed 8

Overall this is a great buy in my book as it gives great value for money. So go an get it if you are looking for a 15 inch above avarage laptop that looks really good.
As usual if you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment.

Nokia Ovi is dead.

hey guys sorry couldnt post much for so long. Had my exams as some of you know.Nokia is saying that in June ending it will kill its Ovi name in its Ovi store and the Ovi suite and so on and will change it to the Nokia store and nokia pc suite like it should be.

This is a good move ahead as Nokia needs to brand itself in other markets and for that it needs to use its name. This change will come in effect starting around july.
Lets wait for it.

What do you guys think about this move by Nokia...
As usual if you have any comments or questions just email me or leave a comment

Nokia W7 and the Nokia W8

We are all waiting to see what nokia is going to do with its windows phone 7 Os venture with Microsoft. Many of you wrote into me asking abut this. Well till now we had no Idea what phones to expect but now I can tell you.
Eldar Murtazin let out some details about the upcoming Nokia models. Nokia is reportedly working on the Nokia W7 and the Nokia W8.

The Nokia W7 will be similar to the HTC Mozart and will be modeled after the Nokia X7. It has the same design and chassis but comes with a better WVGA display. It is powered by the Qualcomm QSD8250 chipset and will come with an 8 MP camera. It will likely be the first Nokia smartphone with Windows Phone 7 and will be launched by the end of 2011.

The followup to the W7 is naturally, the W8 and there is far greater speculation as this device won't be making an appearance until Q2 2012. However plans to make this a flagship imaging handset mean it has to have a strong skill set to stand out from the crowd. Using the N8 as the basis this one is said to pack a 12MP camera, a Qualcomm dual-core CPU and an Adreno GPU. Specs are most likely going to change before the official release, but this one certainly looks promising.

While Nokia W8 higher specifications such as the Nokia N8. Fell to 8MP camera with autofocus and LED flash. In accordance with the requirements that Microsoft announced, second Nokia smartphone platform WP7 is pinned chipsets made by Qualcomm. Further said that Nokia was preparing a 12  W8 smartphones WP 7 to be rolled out in 2012. The W7 and W8 will be the first to be  rolled out in a few weeks.

Nokia announced that it will be adopting Windows Phone 7 as its primary smartphone OS months back, but we still don’t have any details about any of the new Windows Phone 7 smartphones which Nokia is supposedly working on.
Expect a qwerty phone or maybe more than one qwerty phone too in the lineup.

As usual if you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a coment.

Samsung Galaxy S II

Sorry I have not been posting as My exams were going on. If any of you were wondering how they were? Well they were good.

The Samsung Galaxy S II is a smart phone built to balance multimedia functions with support for business applications. It runs the Android operating system on a dual-core 1Ghz CPU, and uses a 4.3 inch "SUPER AMOLED Plus" display that uses less energy than a regular AMOLED display with more pixels and a thinner profile.

The built-in web browser is full-featured for a PC-like browsing experience, and a number of WiFi connections are supported for increased connectivity. HSPA+ and DLNA wireless protocols are made available for high-definition streaming of content to external displays at full 1080p. The built-in 8 megapixel camera can also record in full 1080p. Connection to business applications include full VPN support, Mobile Device Management, and complete support for Cisco WebEx.

Features
•4.3 in SUPER AMOLED Plus display
•30% more pixels per inch over regular AMOLED display
•PC-Like Web Browsing
•HSPA+ 21Mbps wireless video streaming
•DLNA compatibility
•WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
•Samsung Kies 2.0 & Kies air syncing
•Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
•Full 1080p HD recording, playback
•8MP camera, LED flash
•Voice Recognition & Voice Translation
•Social networking access
•NFC (Near Field Communication)
•Dual-core 1GHz CPU
•VPN (Virtual Private Network) compatibility
•MDM (Mobile Device Management)
•Cisco WebEx

What I liked?

stunning 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus display (800 x 480px) - deep blacks, bright, great viewing angles

extremely thin at 8.5mm (0.33") - thinner than the Sony Xperia Arc (8.7mm at its thinnest)

top 3.5mm headphone jack, physical volume rocker

standard micro-USB port

runs a powerful dual-core 1.2GHz ARMv7 processor

runs the latest version of the open source Android operating system (2.3)

What I dint like?

There is not much ...

not a qHD display (960 x 540) could have been higher for a screen this big.

no dedicated camera button for the 8mp snapper.

non-vanilla TouchWiz modifications - not as good as stock Android, slows down phone upgrades. could have been better.

The phone is a great phone and a good step ahead with the processor. Going this way we will soon get phones that are more powerful than our Pcs.

As usual if you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Sony Ericsson has just released its newest product by combining the android and touchscreen display, and two advanced features will also be owned by Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play. In the smartphone for Sony Ericsson is likely to be ideal for lovers game because the keyboard when shifted down, then the PSP will look like a gamepad, but has a touchscreen feature.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is a high-end Android smartphone that doubles as a dedicated gaming device. It features a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor, 512MB of RAM, 1GB of ROM and a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen.

The Xperia Play's defining feature, however, is its slide-out dedicated game pad reminiscent of the PSP Go's.

The Xperia Play's slide-out game pad is meant to greatly enhance Android gaming, offering physical controls over touch-only setups. The game pad features the standard Playstation layout: circle, triangle, X and square buttons, a D-pad and shoulder buttons. However, the slide-out section also features a multi-touch touch panel for touch-only games. Meanwhile, the Xperia Play's 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor and 512MB of RAM ensure enough power to handle any mobile game available at the time of its release.

Features
1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor
512MB of RAM
400 MB, of internal storage
4-inch capacitive touchscreen
Slide-out dedicated game pad
MicroSD card for memory expansion
Google's Android OS

The Phone feels like a new lineup of phones and sony is trying to get into the portable gaming market with this. Maybe e will see more phones like this from Sony  The phone feels very good to hold and the controller is very good to use and feels well spaced. although you wont be able to play for too long though.

What I like


4" multitouch display (854 x 480px) Good for gaming.

Powerful hardware - 1GHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon, 512MB of RAM

Runs the latest version of Android (2.3)

FM receiver and transmitter Always good for some fun.

WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity

Sits nicely in the hand

quality 5MP camera


What I Dint like

No HD video recording- that will be a big draw back.


Feels a bit too bulky and big.

This is a good phone and if you are into the portable gaming league then have a look at this device. The games available for the device are increasing day by day and are cheap too. 
As usual if you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer

This is a new device from Asus and its a good form factor. Lets see how it will do ? And in that pic its not broken it splits that way from the dock .. cool  right!

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a thin and light tablet PC running the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system. This is closely related to the Asus Eee Pad Slider, but has a separate keyboard built into a docking station that extends the battery life to up to 12 hours.

They are otherwise the same, with a 10.1 inch touch and pressure sensitive display that uses 1280x800 pixels. The NVIDIA Tegra 2 GPU is capable of displaying video in full 1080p HD quality. Wireless connectivity is handled through a standard Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection with EDR. USB 2.0 wired connections are possible for easy file transfers, and a mini-HDMI port is also available for display of the screen contents on a TV or monitor.


Features
OS: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
CPU/GPU: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (1080p HD playback)
Storage: 16GB or 32GB eMMC flash
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0
Display: 10.1 in WSVGA 1280 x 800 IPS with capacitive touch
Camera: 1.2 megapixel front, 5 megapixel rear
Interface: miniUSB, audio jack, microSD card reader, docking port, mini HDMI
Predicted battery life between charges: 12 hours
Dimensions: 273 x 180 x 17.7 mm
Weight: 886 g

What I like

Incredible value at $400

Innovative keyboard dock transforms tablet into laptop/netbook But should have also had windows 7 on it.

10.1" WXGA IPS touch-screen display (1280x800) - beautiful quality, not unlike the iPad (impressive colours, nice off-angle viewing)

Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS, Its a great OS for tablets.

Nvidia Tegra 2 CPU at 1GHz (dual-core)

mini-HDMI output - you know we need that!

1.2MP webcam with microphone good for video calls.

1GB LPDDR2 memory- good enough for a device with  Android 3.0



what I dint like

plastic construction (both the tablet and keyboard) Could have used metal trimming or something to make it feel better.

glossy display reflects a lot of light, might pick up and display fingerprints and not good for viewing in the sun

Asus really needs to start to put a new cooler name for its devices.


Well this is a good device and the screen is very good but I wish Asus had made the build quality a little better. Still This device has a lot to offer and has a very good screen . Can even beat the iPad 2  in that matter. ( but it seems every tablet can do that)

OK me signing off. If you have any comments or questions just email me or leave a comment.

Nokia e7 review

We all know what E Series stands for. Business phones. Nokia Business phones. And the Nokia E7 takes the line forward to the next level after the E72. The E7 comes as a definite upgrade for E71 and E72 users as far as I have seen and a worthy upgrade.

Main features
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
Penta-band 3G with 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA
Anodized aluminum unibody
4″ 16M-color ClearBlack AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of 640 x 360 pixel resolution
Scratch resistant Gorilla glass display
8 megapixel fixed-focus camera with LED flash
720p video recording @ 25fps
680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256 MB RAM
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
microHDMI port 720p TV-out functionality
GPS receiver with A-GPS support and free lifetime voice-guided navigation
Digital compass
16GB of on-board storage
Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
DivX and XviD video support
Built-in accelerometer and proximity sensor
Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
Stereo FM Radio with RDS, FM transmitter
microUSB port with USB On-the-go
Flash and Java support for the web browser
Stereo Bluetooth 3.0
Smart and voice dialing


Unboxing :
The E7 comes in a very nice, well-sized box, with the same regular blue Nokia color. And the interior is well-equipped, might I say, as usual. Every extra you might need is in there. You have the charger, manual and data cable, the USB-on-the-go link cable which is a slightly modified microUSB jack on one end and a regular female USB port on the other, and a miniHDMI cable, which you can plug directly into your HDTV , for content streaming.

Finally, there’s the one-piece headset and some leaflets.

At this point you will notice that there’s no Memory Card included, which obviously mean… no external storage supported on the E7 sadly but there is 16 GB of on board storage.

Exterior:

The E7 is big.  With dimensions standing at 123.7 x 62.4 x 13.6 mm, the E7 is actually… huge. But that’s not it. With landscape-oriented physical keyboard devices, usability and handling is everything. And sincerely, the E7 beats the crap of any other device as far as usability and handling are concerned. And above that, its looks is a killer. Sliding its keyboard open and placing it on a desk has a definite eye-catching effect.

SLIM.

The E7 is thin. Surprisingly thin.

HEAVY.

at 176 g, the E7 cannot but be considered a heavy device. But hey, if I wanted a lighter device, I wouldn’t have chosen the E7. And guess what? We’ve got a fantastic aluminum casing which really looks heavy-duty. Not only looks… it is super heavy duty. As per our stress-test, the E7 can handle a 2-meter fall on plain asphalt without a single scratch. Certified.

Design and construction

Up above the display is a central earpiece, alongside a video-call camera on its right side. On the left are the ambient light and proximity sensors.

Below the display is the menu key. In our opinion, the menu key on the N8 looks better. Sexier maybe. Simpler.

The top of the Nokia E7 holds a power key, an HDMI port which is covered by a glossy black plastic cover, the charging microUSB port and the 3.5mm audio jack.

The microUSB has a nice tiny LED to indicate charging status.

The Nokia E7 left-hand side packs the screen lock/unlock slider.On the right, you’ll find a sliding volume rocker.

The dedicated camera key and the SIM card slot are on the same right side too.

The bottom of the Nokia E7 has nothing but the micro mouthpiece.

The back panel of the E7 holds an 8 mega pixel fixed-focus camera sensor accompanied by a dual LED flash.

Coming from a Nokia N8, you would feel a bit downgraded, but then again, this can be somewhat justified by the different category of users the E7 is targeting. Business users for the E7 versus multimedia freaks for the N8.

Then comes the loudspeaker along with the second microphone used for active noise cancellation and stereo sound recording.

The Nokia E7 has the same 1200 mAh LI-Ion BL-4D battery as the N8. and the battery isn’t user-replaceable.


So, all around, the E7 will give you a solid feel, a feeling of strength and security. It will just feel… well-built.

You cannot do better than that. Everyone will agree that the build quality is the best.


Sliding keyboard

Fitting a full QWERTY physical keyboard into a device as slim as the E7 is an achievement. . Nokia really did a great job on this one.

The slider and hinge mechanism used are roughly the same ones used on the N97 But its all metal and feels sturdy.You have to use your two thumbs to push the side of the display away from you. At first, still not used to it, I had the feeling that I was going to pop the device away. After  A little getting used to it got better and I can even do it with one hand now.

there is the nice comfortable keyboard with four rows of well-spaced keys, with a rubberish feel. The keyboard back lighting is very well done, with no gaps left to fill, so is overall looks and build. No cracks whatsoever, no weird sounds. Operation is smooth and silent.

Display:

The Nokia E7 has a 4” ClearBlackAMOLED display of nHD resolution. It is quite impressive, fact. More impressive than any HTC device, and can easily rank equally with the best Samsung out there.

What it does better than its predecessor, the N8, is not only the size. It also packs the new Clear Black technology Nokia is so proud of.

The E7’s AMOLED display is there to impress with image quality: outstanding black levels, ultra-wide viewing angles and good color renderings. Sunlight legibility is great. Direct sunlight won’t be that big of a problem.

The E7 screen has nHD resolution with 360 x 640 pixels. It doesn’t rank as good as other Android phones or the Retina Display, especially when viewing pictures and multimedia content.Concerning the touch sensitivity, it is pretty impressive. Above that, there’s the Gorilla Glass, which is really very hard to scratch.


Multimedia.:

Symbian music player

There is nothing to be astonished in the Symbian Music Player. Only bonus with Symbian^3 is the Cover Flow-like interface, adding some nice UI.

There are five equalizer presets, but you can’t create a custom one.

Quite naturally, the player can also be minimized to play in background, and control it through a widget on the home screen.


Awesome audio quality

The Nokia E7 is a loud beast.

I tried attaching the E7 to an active external amplifier (My living room home theater amplifier). It did awesomely great!

Headphones experience is totally enjoyable. No glitches to be pointed out here.

FM radio with RDS

The FM radio on Nokia E7 has a simple UI and supports RDS.

Good video experience

The E7’s video player comes with DivX and XviD support out of the box.

The playback was silky smooth on all files with a resolution up to and including 720p, which is quite impressive. We did our tests in this field with 720p recorded films. Many phones wouldn’t play it smoothly. Most of them in fact. The E7 nailed it right upfront. Good points there.

8 mega pixels – no Auto focus

The Nokia E7 sports an 8 mega pixel camera for a maximum image resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels alongside a dual-LED flash.

However, this is Nokia’s 8MP fixed-focus camera module. Quite a disappointment.Basic functionalities is there. White balance, color tone, exposure, ISO, contrast and sharpness settings are all present.Face detection is also available. Geo-tagging too. Auto-focus would have come in handy, especially on a device that expensive but I think Nokia wanted to keep the device slim so the trade off.

Video recording

The Nokia E7 shoots in 720p resolution at 25 fps and offers digital image stabilization.
The secondary camera is good for video calling and is of good quality.


What I think:

Well this is a great device and is a very good upgrade for any E series user with an older E series device. I will recommend this phone to anyone who wants a great business device and trust me it wont let you down on that front. It will keep you smiling when people admire its looks and you will feel good about the build quality. In short its a great phone with great signal quality and  build quality. There is also the USB on the go feature and it proved very useful to me at times and  it makes you forget that you are not having expandable memory as i even connected and used 16 GB pen drives easily.

If you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment

IE 9 review

This review has been requested by many of my readers and one of my close friends Justin. The reason I am not posting much these days is my exams are near and I was studying in overdrive. Anyways IE 9 is out and can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. The website is still in beta stage so its not come up as a windows important update to all yet but that depends on your region. Its mainly aimed at win 7 and Vista users. Microsoft keeps it in mind that you are running a good system with the latest hardware and wants to harness the power of your system to give you a better experience with the web.

    So as I said that you need a fairly good system to run it smoothly. So if you have a old system then you might have issues running it smoothly. But if your system is made in the last two years then you should be able to run it properly. Only people who are having issues are people who are running xp config pcs so people who are having pcs made for vista or win 7 will not have issues.

  The thing I like about the IE9 is that its made to harness your pcs power and give you good results for it. Its the only web browser that will use the graphics card in your pc and it will give you better results on flash frame rates compared to other browsers. I used it on my pc and found it to be very zippy and fave me better frame rates than the opera. So it will be great for online videos and flash based games.

Ok enough being said I will go directly to the features

IN CONTROL: Don't want to use ActiveX controls? You can turn them all off and then reinstall one by one if you really need them (like Flash, If you are on a fixed data plan) So this solves the browser being slow like IE 8 cause you can customize your addons.

Resemble downloads: You can pause your downloads and then resume them later, now that's   a great feature to have.

Higher Gpu support: The IE9 beta introduced hardware acceleration from the GPU for rendering web pages, improving the speed at which graphics are drawn onscreen. This was a major leap forward, and with the rise of browser games like Farmville, it could win over fans of rich web apps. If you don't believe me just install the IE9 and go to to this website. Check the frame rate you will get on IE 9 and your other browser. you will be Impressed. I was able to get  56 fps at even a 1000 fishes on IE9 at a resolution  of 1680X1050  .  There is also a  GPU OFF feature, If your GPU isn't up to the job of hardware accelerating you can turn it off (Like to say if you were on a laptop)

NEW TABS: Put your tabs on a separate line - that's a feature we all wanted.

WEBM: Want to use WebM? Install the codec and IE9 RC will use it if the web site requests it. That's a add-on for any person who has use for the WebM codec and now you don't have to get another browser for it.

QUICK SEARCH: Search faster by putting a question mark at the beginning - the search button does it for you quickly and better. so a good thing to have over the IE8

FIND ME:  There is  geolocation in the browser and the info bar lets you share your location. It can be set to one time always or never.

Optimize battery: The biggest impact of this is on battery life, and mobile users will suffer as a result. IE9 uses the power options in Windows to decide what performance settings are most appropriate for your system. If you're on a notebook and you're running on battery, IE9 slows its timer right down to save power

NEW LOOK: A slightly different interface; Hide Tabs moves down and Suggested Sites arrive. According to me it looks better specially on win 7.

Final word :

 IE9 feels like a polished browser, worthy of competing alongside the likes of Chrome and Firefox for the first time in recent memory. With GPU on chip becoming standard, and the rise of Sandy Bridge and Fusion-based machines. The improvements are not directly proportional to the usage of the system resources. IE9 is a leap forward up for Microsoft, and they've done a fine job. Some of the features in Internet Explorer 9 are genuinely innovative, and as it's well placed to usher in a richer web experience. The browser is very impressive. There are even a few mac people who are trying to get IE 9 on the mac ... That says that this is a great browser surely.

So what are you waiting for just download the IE 9 from the Microsoft website and check for yourself. As usual if you have any questions or comments just email me or leave a comment.