Gadgets and Gizmos http://www.gadget-gizmos.com Best gadgets and gizmos review site on the net Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:03:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Motorola WX Series-New Pocket Friendly Phones http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-wx-series-new-pocket-friendly-phones/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-wx-series-new-pocket-friendly-phones/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:03:28 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=694 Taking forward the MotoYuva Mobile series, Motorola has launched a new series called Motorola WX series. There are 5 basic entry level phones under it which are designed keeping in mind the needs of the younger generation. The USP of these phones is their low price tags! These phones are pocket freienly and give people a chance to exploit the basic engaging feature of a Motorola phone in an affordable range.

Five phones under Motorola WX series are

WX181, WX260, WX265, WX290 and WX295

Let’s have a brief look at all these Motorola phones one by one

WX181

• The most basic phone amongst all the five new phones released
• 1.5 inch screen
• 128 x128 resolution display
• FM Radio,
• Mini USB Port.
• no memory slot
• Battery backup of 180-540 minutes
• available at Rs.1,490

WX260

• Basic phone
• 1.8″ color display
• Screen resolution of 128×160.
• GPRS
• expandable memory slot of 2GB
• FM Radio
• available at a Price of Rs.1,849

WX265

• Flip Phone
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Expandable Memory slot which supports 2GB Memory
• 65K TFT
• 1.8 inch,
• 128×160 pixels screen
• GPRS
• USB Connectivity
• FM radio
• available at a Price of Rs.1,910

WX290

• Canby bar Phone
• VGA Camera
• Bluetooth
• Screen resolution of 128×160.
• GPRS
• expandable memory slot of 2GB
• FM Radio
• USB connectivity
• available at a Price of Rs.2,149
WX295
• Flip Phone
• VGA Camera
• Bluetooth in addition
• Screen resolution of 128×160.
• GPRS
• expandable memory slot of 2GB
• FM Radio
• USP connectivity
• available at a Price of Rs.2,890

Choose the Motorola WX according to your taste!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-wx-series-new-pocket-friendly-phones/feed/ 0 Nokia C3, C6 and E5 Launched in India-Social Networking on A Boom! http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/nokia-c3-c6-and-e5-launched-in-india-social-networking-on-a-boom/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/nokia-c3-c6-and-e5-launched-in-india-social-networking-on-a-boom/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:40:15 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=681 The much awaited phones by Nokia have finally managed to reach the Indian shores. July 19 became the official launch date of Nokia C3, C6 and E5 phones. The first two are part of Nokia C series phones and the later one id the successor the hugely successful Nokia E63 smartphone!  

One must be thinking that a Nokia smartphone will be priced quite high! But this is the best point about these new phones launched in the Indian market. They are priced accordingly which doesn’t fall in wither too expensive nor too cheap!

These Nokia phones would be available at all the mobile showrooms across the country!

These 3 phones will take care of the social networking needs of the current generation who relies heavily on their mobile phones to stay connected on the online world!

Nokia C3

Highlighted features

  • 2.4” inch screen , 320 x240 Pixels TFT display with 262,000 colors
  • QWERTY keypad
  • Customizable Homescreen
  • Live Facebook and Twitter updates
  • Internet connectivity over 2G or WI-FI
  • up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • Bluetooth
  • FM radio
  • 55 MB internal memory
  • 8GB expandable memory card
  • Nokia music player
  • Chat on windows messenger, yahoo messenger, Google talk, ovi chat
  • 115.5 x 58.1 x 13.6 mm

Nokia C6

  • 3.2 Inch screen
  • HD touchscreen Display
  • QWERTY Keypad
  • 5 MP Camera
  • Customizable Front screen
  • up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail
  • 16GB of storage on micro SD
  • FM stereo radio
  • OVi maps

Nokia E5

  • 2.36” inch , 320 x240 Pixels QVGA display with 256,000 colors
  • QWERTY keypad
  • up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail
  • live social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook available on your homescreen
  • internet connectivity over 3G and WIFI
  • Built-in Assisted-GPS receiver
  • 5 megapixel camera
  • Internal memory 256 MB
  • 32 GB expandable memory card
  • Nokia Messaging IM application
  • 115 x 58.9 x 12.8 mm
]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/nokia-c3-c6-and-e5-launched-in-india-social-networking-on-a-boom/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid 2-Prospective Release On August 23 http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-prospective-release-on-august-23/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-prospective-release-on-august-23/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:16:51 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=671 Motorola Droid 2 is going to hit the market soon if the reports are to be believed. According to the latest sources, Droid 2 might be released on August 23 2010 along with Froyo i.e. Android 2.2. This means that the other Droid phones can also expect an update of Froyo sooner than expected. Droid X will get the 2.2. update sometime later in August and so is the case with the original Droid phone.

Gingerbread man i.e. 2.2 Android OS is still not ready for a primetime launch. Motorola Droid 2 will thus be launched with the Froyo on August 23. This has given enough time to test the Droid 2 with the 2.2. update. So far, Droid 2 is being tested on 2.1 version. This will come as a relief to all the mobile users who have to do the update manually every time it becomes available.

Lets and wait and watch how the Motorola Droid 2 turns out to be. For more information on its release date, keep reading this space.

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-prospective-release-on-august-23/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid 2 versus Motorola Droid http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-versus-motorola-droid/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-versus-motorola-droid/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:16:54 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=665
Motorola Droid 2 which is rumored to have a launch later this month or even the next month [i.e. August] is being branded as the new improved version of Droid phone. This smart phone series by Motorola in association with Verizon and Google runs on one of the most powerful and successful Android operating system. Currently, it runs on 2.1 version but will also support 2.2. OS when it releases sometime later next year.

Are the two Motorola phones really that similar in functioning or is there a basic difference that sets them apart from each other? This is the question that we would try to find out by comparing the two Motorola phones i.e. Droid 2 and Droid

Features Droid 2 Droid
Keyboard QWERTY keyboard with wider keys and no directional pads Direction pad with thin keys
RAM 512 MB 256 MB
Processor 1GHz TI OMAP 3630 550 MHz TI OMAP 3430
GPU same same
CPU Much better speed than Droid Good speed
Design Blue with silver metal highlights Black with gold
Speed High club speed [45 nm production process] Normal club speed
OS Android 2.1. and 2.2 Android 2.0 and 2.1

Motorola Droid 2 no doubt will present a much better picture to Droid users and is expected to win the hearts of Droid lovers all over the world. All that is remain to be seen is its official launch which will happen soon!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-versus-motorola-droid/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid 2-Worth the Wait! http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-worth-the-wait/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-worth-the-wait/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:07:26 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=663 Motorola Droid 2, the next successor of the ultra cool Motorola Droid is soon going to make its debut in the mobile circuit. Not surprisingly, it has created a buzz amongst the mobile users across the world. This reaction is also due to the immense success tasted by the Droid mobile earlier. This smart phone managed to create its own niche despite the monopoly of Apple iPhones. And now when the new Droid 2 is ready to be launched, the Motorola Company is hoping to score a success this time too!

Motorola Droid 2 can be called an improved version of droid. Motorola has taken special pains to rectify the discrepancies present in the earlier model. One would be delighted to find the D pad buttons being replaced with the QWERTY keyboard. The exterior of the phone is just like the previous Motorola Droid with the only exception of a shiny top bezel ion the upper half of the mobile.

Droid 2 features the latest Android OS i.e. 2.1. The upcoming 2.2. version will also find support in this mobile. Android operating system which is considered to be a very powerful OS created ripples with Motorola Droid and is expected to scale the same heights again and even more with the launch of Android 2.2 version.

Highlighting features of Droid 2
• 1Ghz processor OMAP core
• 3.7 inch touch screen
• 512 mb RAM
• 5 mega pixel camera
• Internal memory 8 GB
• 8GB flash card
• Wi-fi

Will Droid 2 would be able to attract attention away from the iPhone 4 is the main question which will be answered with time!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-worth-the-wait/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid X Versus iPhone 4 http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-x-versus-iphone-4/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-x-versus-iphone-4/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:08:27 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=656 Many speculations have been made about the Apple’s iconic iPhone 4 and Motorola’s lucky Droid X models in the mobile markets. At one hand is the Apple iPhone 4 which is running on the latest 4G technology with iOS 4 operating system. And on the other hand is the Motorola Droid X which runs on the power packed Android 2.1 OS and soon will support the 2.2. version as well.

These differences between the two phones do not just stand out on the basis of OS alone. In fact there are other factors like brand building and reputation in the mobile market also at work!

However, iPhone 4 and Droid X are somehow similar as well in certain aspects. To clear the confusion, here is a table highlighting the various differences between iPhone 4 and Droid X

Features iPhone  4 Droid X
Operating system  [OS] iOS 4 Android 2.1  [Android 2.2 support also available]
Software Proprietary Open source platform
Processor P 1Ghz
RAM 512 mb 512 mb
Resolution 640 X 960 480 X 854
Screen size 3.5 inches 4.3 inches
Micro SD card 16 GB 16 GB or 32 GB
In built memory 16GB or 32 GB 8 GB
Keyboard On screen keybaord Onscreen and SWAYPE technology
camera 5 megapixel camera with LED flash 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash
Focus Touch to focus Automatic focus
Weight 4.8 ounces 5.4 ounces
battery 1500 mAh 1570 mAh
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Looks like Motorola doesn’t want to lose out on its excessive popularity gained recently due to their high tech smartphone Droid. The company has now launched its new phone called Motorola Droid X in lieu of the Apple’s iPhone 4. It is not the first time that both the corporate giants have come to loggerheads over mobile marketship. Interestingly, Droid was launched by Verizon, Google and Motorola to break the monopoly of Apple iPhones. This Droid X thus comes as a no surprise when Apple is gearing up for the release of iPhone!

Let’s take a look at this new offering by Droid

Motorola Droid X

This smart phone which runs on the popular and powerful Android 2.1 OS will also support the new Android 2.2 update once it comes out. This is in fact good news for all Android lovers! In addition, this would be the first Android phone ever to feature the DLNA software which allows you interoperability and connectivity with other devices. In fact one can just connect their mobiles with home theatres through HDMI ports in the phone.

Although some of its other specifications are modeled on the same line as iPhone 4. The biggest lies in their operating systems. The buzz is in the market is that Droid X might take over the mobile world when Android 2.2. update becomes available. Currently at 1.0 GHz this mobile provides exceptional speed and features! With the new update, this phone will surely rock!

Here are some other specifications of the Motorola Droid X
• Android 2.1. OS
• 1.0 GHZ processor
• 512 mb RAM
• 4.3 inch screen
• 854X480 pixels
• 720p HD video
• 8 mega pixel camera with dual LED flash
• Bluetooth
• DNLA
• Wi-fi
• Accelerometer
• Light sensor
• GPS
• 3G mobile hot spot tethering
• 3 microphones
• 8 GB internal memory
• 16GB or 32GB micro SD card
• 1570 mAh battery

In the conclusion one can say that Droid X has got all the factors to make it big in the Smartphone market. But to say that it is in altogether another league of iPhone 4, well, that would be too early to comment upon.

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-x-in-competition-to-iphone-4/feed/ 0 Top Five Sports Applications for Android Phones http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/06/top-five-sports-applications-for-android-phones/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/06/top-five-sports-applications-for-android-phones/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:09:11 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=641 Sports are an all time favorite topic of discussion of just about anyone. There is at least one sport activity that one person likes for sure. So keeping themselves updated about all that is happening in the sports world or that particular sport is clearly justified. And if you are a sports fanatic and want to know each and every detail about the various tournaments taking place in various parts of the world, an Android phone would surely come in handy.

How? Well, all you need to do is buy an Android Mobile and visit its Android Market, a cool application store wherein you can download millions of free Android third party developed softwares.

Now what would be the most ideal sport application for your mobile phone? The one that keeps you updated about all the latest happenings in the sports world. Well, you are in luck that you chose Android phone say Motorola Droid over Apple’s iPhone because the sports application s like SportsTap , Golf Channel Mobile etc. are not available anywhere than the Android market and that too at affordable costs!

Here are the top 5 sports applications for Android Phones

SportsTap

This application gives you the opportunity to choose your favorite leagues i.e. NBA, NCAA, NFL etc. and get updated information about their latest matches, scores wins etc. on your mobile from anywhere round the world. It works as a widget. One another interesting feature of this device is the LocalTap which proved you information about sporting events within 50-200 miles of your mobile radius.

Golf Channel Mobile

This help the golf fanatics keep in touch with their favorite teams and various tournaments happening round the world. Its custom feature includes the preparation of a board that includes only your favorite starts that you want to follow. With this application, you would receive updates about your favorite stars only and not others!

Sky Sports News Widget

It gives you latest results, news, pictures from every type of sports round the world. What more, it is absolutely free.

NBA League Pass Mobile

This application although not free does gives NBA fans a chance to view 1000 live games during the season directly streamed on their mobile phones. In addition, you can also watch replays, get daily highlights and Live Team Score statistics.

Tennis Live Scores

This application show all the latest videos, information about single , doubles, mixed tennis tournaments and championships.

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All those who have been criticized to death for preferring the Android phone over that of Apple iPhone, well bravo! for putting up with such comments probably coming from iPhone lovers! An Android phone user can now declare one up over the iPhones due to the presence of Android Market.

This is an online software store which specializes in thousands of mobile applications for your Android mobile. This market although looks a lot like Apple’s Application store but in reality is varies from Apple quite considerably.

The stark difference between the two stores is visible through their basic characteristics only. While Apple needs to approve every software uploaded on its store, Google doesn’t require such approval. A third party developer can share their softwares on the store which can be then available for download to the Android users. This store is functional on all Android phones, tablets and other devices. It is Google licensed softwares and not an open source platform.

This market is an easy money making device for small time software developers who can’t spend much on promotion. The most popular section on this market is Sports which offers more than thousand mobile applications catering to all kind of sports in the world. For example, SportsTap, Golf Channel Mobile etc.

Some other features of Android Market

For developers
•Access to analytics and statistics regarding planning and improving business

For Users
•Facility to comment and describe about the product or softwares of the developers

There are so many free games and softwares available at Android market place that it surely beats Apple App store any time of the day!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/06/android-market-the-coolest-hangout-for-android-phones/feed/ 0 How to Stream World Cup Videos on Your Phone? http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/06/how-to-stream-world-cup-videos-on-your-phone/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/06/how-to-stream-world-cup-videos-on-your-phone/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:34:18 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=629

All the football fans across the world are dancing in joy! The much awaited FIFA World Cup 2010 has finally arrived on 11th June 2010 and will be a permanent fixture on your television sets for the whole month! It is thus obvious that many would like to follow world cup on their phones as well.

According to recent study by Neilson, 34% of Indian soccer fans would follow matches on their mobiles. With the technological revolution, one can watch live videos very easily on their mobile phones. How to stream world cup videos on your phone? Well, one can access the live football match coverage through their telecom providers and various soccer applications.

If you have cool handsets like Blackberry, iphone, Morotola Droid, SPRINT HTC EVO 4G etc. then you don’t need to worry about video streaming on your mobile sets.

There are various applications being introduced just for the occasion of FIFA World Cup 2010 by big corporations. For example, Blackberry users can now get football updates through ‘South Africa on Blackberry’ application which is also integrated with social networking sites like facebook and twitter. Similarly for Nokia users, the Ovi store keeps a plethora of software applications which allows the download of audio and video clips of your favorite goals and scenes from the matches.

Here is a list compiled for various telecom networks and their corresponding mobile video streaming applications

Verizon
Mobile application-V cast Video
Feature-live streaming of all 64 world cup games in Spanish on Univision. One can get ESPN for English language but with smaller number of games.

AT&T
Mobile application- Mobi TV [ESPN Mobile TV]
Feature- live streaming of all 64 world cup games in English.

SPRINT
Mobile application- ESPN Mobile TV
Feature-The new SPRINT HTC EVO 4G and previous sprint models can access 56 out of 64 world cup games through ESPN Mobile TV.

T-Mobile
Mobile application-Mobi TV
Feature- available for phones like HTC HDL

Other mobile applications include V Cast Mobile TV which provide 56 out of 64 live games [available for Motorola Krave & HTC Imagio], ESPN 2010 FIFA World Cup that provides live ESPSN radio streaming, video highlights etc. This application is suitable for those who do not wish to view the match live [available for Apple iPhones], Livefooty [for iPhones].

Various countries have their own telecom networks for providing live streaming of world cup games on mobile phones. Some instances

• ESPN-U.S.A
• CBC- Canada
• Optus-Australia
• TUV network
• BBC sports
• ITV Live
• ESPN Mobile TV
• Mobi TV

Note- All the above mentioned mobile applications are available at a price. For more details, contact your telecom operators.

And enjoy live streaming of FIFA World Cup 2010 matches on your mobile phone!

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