Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Motorola RAZR XT910


What’s the big deal?
Remember back in 2010 when the RAZR made waves in the phone industry? Well, it is back and back with a few punches.

Who’s the phone for?
If you want the best of the Anroid world, along with Motocast (it allows you to access your computer from your phone) and want the slim design to fit into your tightest pair of jeans.

The important stuff…

This device includes:
Operating system: Android 2.3.5
Display: 4.3 inch 540 x 960 pixels, Super AMOLED Advanced
CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Memory: 16 GB internal with microSD up to 32 GB
Camera: 8 MP with Flash
Talk time: up to 600 min.

Our 2 cents worth…
Motocast leaves us gobsmacked, but the screen interface can is not the best.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Nokia Lumia 710


What’s the big deal?
Nokia bravely continues to make strides forward in the smart phone market, dominated by Apple, BlackBerry and the android operating system on many other devices.

Who’s the phone for?
If you want a smart phone and like the Nokia brand, you can do no wrong with this one.

The important stuff…

This device includes:
Operating system: Windows Phone “Mango”
Display: 3.7 Inch 16 Million Colour AMOLED Touch Screen (480 x 800 Pixels), ClearBlack and Anti Glare Screen
CPU: 1.4GHz processors
Memory: 8GB of flash memory, 512MB RAM
Camera: 5MP camera
Talk time: 7.6 hours on 3G

Our 2 cents worth…
We really like the swappable back covers and the powerful operating system, but it can feel a bit more solid, especially considering Nokia's older, but durable phones.

Monday, 23 January 2012

BlackBerry Torch 9810


What’s the big deal?
BlackBerry has gone under the hood to make this phone more powerful, even though it looks pretty much the same as its predecessor.

Who’s the phone for?
The huge BlackBerry market in the country will no doubt be pleased with this phone.

The important stuff…

This device includes:
Operating system: BlackBerry 7 OS
Display: 3.2 inch, 480 x 640 pixels, 250 ppi pixel density with TFT capacitive touchscreen
CPU: 1.2 GHz single-core processor
Memory:  8 GB storage, 768 MB RAM, with microSD, up to 32 GB
Camera: 5 MP auto-focus camera with LED flash
Talk time: Up to 308 hours on 2G, up to 300 hours on 3G

Our 2 cents worth…
It may look the same as the older version of the phone, but we enjoyed the faster processing and better display.

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Parrot Minikit Slim Bluetooth Car Kit


What’s the big deal?
Spending long hours in the car does not mean you need to miss out on important business calls. Be smart and use a hands free kit, like this Parrot Minikit Slim Bluetooth Car Kit.

Who’s the gadget for?
If you're always on the phone, and still need to be on the phone while driving. Be responsible with this nifty device. And you do not have to pay that much - the RRP is R899.

Our 2 cents worth…
It has a slim and stylish design that clips easily onto your visor. There is automatic Bluetooth pairing. While the audio is rather good, noise cancellation did not work all that well.