LG Optimus Vu, the smart and elegant competitor to the Samsung’s Galaxy Note has made its way to Korea. The handheld goes live on sale with SK Telecom and LG U+ networks across South Korea. The mobile giant eyes early adopters and new users with the opportunity to get a stylish protective case with an extra battery across both the carriers to the first 20K users.
Refreshing our thoughts on the LG Optimus Vu, it was one of the cool gizmos added to LG’s smartphone portfolio that were released prior to MWC 2012 while being actively showcased later at the grand event in Barcelona. We see some brilliant specs on the device that include a 5-inch IPS display, 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (ICS 4.0 Upgradable), 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8MP camera, capacitive stylus input, sleek and stylish design.
Gadget lovers in Korea can get their hands on with the smartphone at a price tag of 999,900 won (approx. US $890). We sill await news upon worldwide release and pricing.
To checkout out detailed specifications and information on the LG Optimus Vu, click here.
HTC has announced three new Android powered smartphones at MWC 2012 that consist of the HTC One S, HTC One V, and HTC X. These smartphones can now be pre-ordered in the UK with online retailer Clove Technology. Please checkout out the specs below for all the three handsets. We see some brilliant specifications on all the variants. Do check them out!
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, support full HD Video recoding up to 1080p
HTC Image Chip Technology
1.3MP front camera
Media Streaming via HTC HD Media Link
Bluetooth V4, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS, NFC, and HSPDA+ (with speeds up to 21.1Mbps)
Video Out via MHL and DLNA
1800 mAh battery
Dimensions / Weight: 134.36 x 69.9 x 9.29mm / 130g
The HTC One X is a high-end gizmo that all of us would love to carry, it is priced £420 (£494 including VAT). The first set of stocks for the HTC One X are due commencing April 5th. You can pre-order using this link.
HTC One S Quick Specs:
4.3-inch AMOLED display (590 x 960 pixels)
1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual-Core Processor
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 preloaded
HTC Sense UI
1GB RAM
Beats Audio Technology
Internal storage capacity of 16GB
25GB Dropbox Storage for 2 yrs.
8MP rear camera with Led flash featuring HTC Image Chip technology
1.3MP front camera for video calls
Connectivity and sharing options include 3G, GPS, Bluetooth V4, Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Video Out, and DLNA
1650 mAh battery
Dimensions / Weight: 130.9 x 65 x 7.95mm / 119g
The product comes at a price of £375 (£450 including VAT). If you need to pre-order one for yourself, you can do so by using the link to the Clove Technology Website. The stocks are due to arrive in the 1st week of April.
HTC One V Quick Specs:
3.7-inch WVGA display (480×80 pixels)
1GHz Dual-Core Processor
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 pre installed
HTC Sense 4.0a UI
Beats Audio Technology
512MB RAM
4GB internal storage with support for Micro HD cards up to 32GB
25GB Dropbox Storage for 2 yrs.
5MP Auto-Focus camera with LED Flash with HTC Image Chip (with HD video recoding support up to 720p)
Camera sports a BSI Sensor, Fast Focus, Zero Shutter Lag, and Geo Tagging
HTC Media Link HD for media streaming
Features Bluetooth V4, Micro USB, GPS, Wi-Fi, and 3G connectivity
1500 mAh battery
Dimensions / Weight: 120.3 x 59.7 x 9.24 mm / 115g
You can pre-order the HTC One V at very reasonable price of £220 (£264 VAT inclusive). The first stocks for the phone are due in the last week of April. To place an order click here.
MWC 2012 has finally begun with loads of surprises in store. The first day was full of big announcements and press conferences with most developers and technology partners previewing new stuff. Sony has announced two new Android powered gizmos, the Xperia P and the Xperia U that would be added to the Xperia NXT series.
The Xperia P debuts Sony’s Whitemagic display technology allowing the screen to be visible in across beaches, snow, and locations with complex visibility while automatically adjusting the brightness settings to improve performance and save battery life. The 4-inch Reality display makes movies and videos fun by integrating Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine to provide ultra sharp image clarity. To enhance the overall multimedia and sharing experience one can also try multi-utility SmartDock that makes media sharing and playback easier and simple.
4-inch Reality display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
WhiteMagic display technology for crystal clear images with battery life efficiency
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 this year)
8MP rear camera with fast capture technology and support HD Video recording
2D and 3D Panoramic Image Capture
Multimedia Sharing features include HDMI, DLNA, NFC, Xperia Smart Tags
Vivid Color choices include black, silver, red with an aluminum based unibody
The Xperia U is one single compact genie topped up for all-in-one Sony Entertainment. The smartphone fulfills multimedia needs for music hunks by integrating xLoud and Sony 3D surround sound pumping up the best music experience. If you still need more, you may share you music via DLNA and shout it all loud. The phone comes with vibrant themes and exchangeable caps that make it your more personal phone.
Sony Xperia U Quick Specs:
3.5-inch Reality display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 this year)
5MP rear camera with fast capture technology and support HD Video recording
2D and 3D Panoramic Image Capture
Excellent sound enhancements include xLoud and Sony 3D surround sound
Colors to choose from include white and black with exchangeable pink and yellow base caps
The remaining specs are similar to that of the Xperia P.
The Xperia P and Xperia U are to be launched globally by second quarter this year while we still await confirmation on pricing and further details.
MWC is pumping up the glamor in the tech arena, the bells are ringing and the big event is just a day away while we continue to hear new announcements from mobile and gadget manufacturers worldwide. Samsung with its continuous focus on Android as the future of mobile computing introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) tablet powered by Ice Cream sandwich 4.0. The product complements its duo, the newly launched Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) version. The tablet has a 10.1-inch WXGA PLS TFT display (1280×800 pixels), 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, adds support for Micros cards, storage variants of 16GB and 32GB, Wi-Fi and 3G editions featuring HSPDA+ (speeds up to 21Mbps). We would see the tablet including Samsung’s Touch Wiz UI with a powerful battery of 7000 mAh.
The Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) and (10.1-inch) variants hit the UK during March this year while we still await confirmation on pricing and worldwide release.
