Motorola Droid 3 Review Specs and Info | Droid 3

Jul 192011
 

Motorola Droid 3 Review With Keyboard Open

Motorola Droid 3 was released last week and we got the review for you! Here is what we think about Droid 3 and has to offer as far as specs and info goes. Unlike other reviews you might read we actually don’t favor any companies therefore our reviews are more straight forward. In our opinion it is best to review devices just like you would go to the store and take a look at the device your self.

Motorola Droid 3 Video

Here is video I shot early this morning that pretty much sums up the whole information I am about to share below.

Motorola Droid 3 Review by MWD

As you can see in the video above, this Motorola Droid 3 is very responsive and that is all due to the 1GHz dual-core processor (Thanks god they started introducing more and more duals). The advantage of the dual-core processors is that you can run apps faster, load many heavy duty apps and still get relatively good response time from the app. The disadvantage which is also common on Motorola Droid 3 is that the battery life is not as good as maybe other Android devices we reviewed by us. I played with it for about 2-3 hours used web, loaded Angry Birds, watched some flash website and videos. By the time I was done playing with Droid 3, I still had about 55-60% of battery life left, which is not to bad nowadays.

Pictures are amazing!!! I used the 8MP camera that does have LED Flash and I must say pictures are outstanding, just like you would have a real point and shoot camera. Love the fact that Motorola added the 1080P video recording, because a lot of people do take videos since the smartphones can hold up to 64Gb of storage and that’s a lot of videos to be recorded! (Motorola Droid 3 comes with 16GB internal memory)

Android 2.3.4 which is latest OS also known as Gingerbread helps a lot with the battery life, I can’t imagine even having this phone with other OS version, it kind of makes sense.

Overall people, I love the phone because of the size, storage and especially dual-core processor. But, yes there is always that “but” I do not like the physical keyboard! Now some of you are here with me, but some of you DO prefer to have physical keyboard. Well for those that do love physical keyboard, this phone is bit thiker than what you would usually see on streets.

Motorola Droid 3 Pictures

 

Well if you like what you see, head over to Verizon Store or just go to www.verizonwireless.com website and check it all out. Price on Motorola Droid 3 is currently $199 but am sure that if you look at some sites like amazon.com, wirefly.com etc.. you will find it even cheaper.

Please do tell us what to include next time in our review, and if you do have additional questions please feel free to use the commenting section below!

Five reasons you may love (not hate) the Mac App Store

Jan 072011
 

Aside from all the CES news yesterday, there was also the unveiling of Apple’s new Mac App Store. Yes, after years of hoping against hope (at least one person had to be anyway), Mac users can finally purchase, install, and enjoy apps on their magical Apple computers.

So is it as wonderful as Steve said it would be? The responses so far run the gamut from the greatest thing since the Apple iPad to the biggest fail since Google Buzz. Of course, we ran our Mac updates yesterday, installed it and took it for a test drive. After playing Angry Birds and a few of the free apps, we can say that you may hate it. Of course, there are a few reasons why you may love it, too. The important thing is to make sure you form an educated opinion, not one based on what tech websites say about it. So, take a few minutes to read through our list and decide for yourself.

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Samsung Continuum Review And Specs

Nov 222010
 

Samsung Continuum is Galaxy S phone from Verizon Wireless. Below you will see Samsung Continuum review, specs pictures and video, so I hope you are going to like it. If you have any questions regarding Samsung Continuum smartphone let me know in the comment section below.

Samsung Continuum is really great phone comparing to other Android OS smarphones that are out there. Best feature that I like is the Super AMOLED 1.8 ticker at the bottom. Basically with the Ticker you can quickly see your Facebook streamline, Twitter updates , RSS feeds and more.

Samsung Continuum has Super AMOLED 3.8″ Display with 1.8 inch also Super AMOLED ticker. The super AMOLED really gives that extra crisp when you are watching videos or pictures, something similar has been seen on iPhone 4 with retina display yet many agree that Super AMOLED display’s are way better.

Samsung Continuum comes with cool preloaded Apps some of those are 3G Mobile Hotspot, Skype, Tetris game (demo), AllShare, Blockbuster and Amazon Kindle. My favorites are AllShare and Skype because with Allshare I was able to play video right from my phone on my HDTV and Skype we know what Skype does right? I called few of my friends that are oversees and the tone quality was awesome. Best of all about the Skype on Verizon is that you can actually use it on 3G , trust me it saves lots of minutes.

Samsung Continuum battery is great considering that it has extra display to power on. I was able to play music for hours and play some Angry Birds game at the same time and battery was still at 50% so I must say that battery life is really good. Thing is that when you get smartphone that is operated on Android OS you got to know what to turn off especially the apps that like to run in the background.

Samsung Continuum video and camera are good too, it comes with 5PM camera and flash on the back. I took some pictures outside and inside which were great as long as objects don’t move (like my 2 crazy dogs). Overall I was happy with the performance.

Samsung Continuum is powerful smartphone because it comes with 1Ghz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor which is really good. I loaded few applications and due to powerful processor like Cortex A8 I must say it handled the speed and performance good.

Samsung Continuum comes with Swype keyboard which is still my favorite after physical keyboard. I like Swype because now I don’t even have to look at the phone to know what I am typing.

Samsung Continuum is powered with Android 2.1 Update-1 firmware but I did hear that by end of this year it should get Android 2.2 which then will support also Flash/Flash player.

Overall experience was great, Samsung Continuum is now my 2nd choice between Droid Incredible and Droid X. I like the way phone handled application, battery lasted quite enough and best of all as I said above is the 1.8″ ticker at the bottom. Anyway I will let you know watch the video and pictures below. This phone should be availiable on Verizon Wireless website in case you are interested in buying one. But you might want to checkout Amazon.com and see if they have any special deals as far as the pricing goes.

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Samsung Continuum Video:

E3 2010: Microsoft looks to re-Kinect with gamers via the Xbox 360

Jun 162010
 

You might recall that back in May, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, announced some significant changes in leadership across several of the company’s divisions. One of these included the company’s Entertainment and Division. While the changes weren’t announced with any real drama, it was apparent to many that Ballmer is trying to find that magic combination of leaders, employees, and ideas that will result in phenomenal successes like rival Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iEverythingElse.

So, fast forward to June. E3 2010 kicks off, making Los Angeles, CA, the temporary gaming center of the universe. We have expected (and seen) big surprises like the Nintendo 3DS, exciting new games, and… Wait. What’s this? Could Microsoft have finally found the magic formula? They call it Kinect. It looks promising, but can it rescue Microsoft from technological mediocrity?

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iPhone 4 Specs and Release Date Live From WWDC 2010 Keynote

Jun 072010
 

So iPhone for this year is iPhone 4 , here are the specs live from WWDC 2010 Keynote

  • 9.33mm thick. 24% thinner than iPhone 3GS. Thinnest smart phone on the planet.
  • Front Facing Camera
  • camera and LED flash on the back!
  • micro SIM
  • Stainless steal (for strength)
  • retina display (For better display, covers 326 pixels per inch, helps sharpening the text and images)
    • Jobs Added: “People haven’t even dream of a display like this. It turns out there’s a limit around 300px per inch that the human eye can’t differentiate between the pixels — text looks like you’ve seen it in a fine printed book, unlike you’ve ever seen on an electronic display before. It’s extraordinary.”

Update:

  • Release Date is of iPhone 4 is  June 24 and iOS4 (Software) June 21st

We will update this page with more specs but that’s it for now…enjoy!

Why “Not” to buy a $97 iPhone from WalMart

May 252010
 

Last night, the news broke that mega-retailer Walmart would be offering a 16GB Apple iPhone 3GS for the bargain basement price of $97.00. The news quickly spread like wild fire. Why? The same model was (and still is) sold for $199.00 through Apple and its authorized retailers.

The obvious reason for the price slash seems to be based on the arrival of the fourth generation iPhone 4G (or iPhone HD, as some believe it will be officially called). Walmart appears to be ahead of the competition and undertaking an effort to liquidate its current stock of 3GS models. It makes sense, right? Walmart cleans up its inventory. Consumers take advantage of a 51% discount and get an iPhone 3GS for $102.00. Before you grab your car keys and bolt out of the door, think about it. There are a few very good reasons why you shouldn’t take the bait.

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The Dell Mini 5: More than an iPhone, Less than an iPad

Apr 202010
 

According to published reports, Dell may launch the Mini 5, a tablet that has the potential to compete with the likes of the Apple iPad and HP Slate, by the end of 2010. Vague information has been making the rounds for the last month, but a new post by Engadget now seems to confirm that the FCC has already approved frequency requirements for the device. The post specifically mentions that the device will operate on WCDMA Band IV, which translates to service on T-Mobile (USA), WIND Mobile (Canada), and Videotron (Canada).

Launching on a wireless carrier besides AT&T, which uses Bands II and V, could be interpreted as serious effort, on the part of Dell, to make sure the tablet is sold by a carrier that isn’t hyper-focused on maintaining the Apple iPhone and iPad, as its cornerstone smartphone and tablet offerings. To compete, the Dell Mini 5 (also referred to as the Dell Streak 5) will have to pack a technical punch and offer significant advantages over Apple’s entrenched mobile computer offerings. So, what is the Dell Mini 5 bringing to the table?

The Dell Mini 5: Can it Streak into the Mobile Computing Market and be Noticed?

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If Sony Smartphone Rumors Ring True, will it represent an iPhone Competitor or a Patent Infringement Opportunity?

Mar 052010
 

March 5, 2010 – According to a Wall Street Journal article, Sony Corporation is currently planning to release a line of products to compete for a share of the Apple-dominated smartphone market. The word is that they are working on a smartphone that can support the downloading and playing of video games. Additionally, it seems they may be working on a device that includes netbook, e-reader, and gaming functionality. It seems that both of these unconfirmed devices would also take advantage of the company’s online media platform. Another potential competitor for Apple’s iTunes Store, it is slated to open before April 2010.

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The Way Lowdown Review on the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series

Feb 182010
 

During the festivities of this week’s Mobile World Congress, Microsoft took the opportunity to unveil it’s latest offering, the Windows Phone 7 Series. Technophiles may remember how underwhelming Windows Mobile 6.5 was when it was released way back in 2009. After viewing the demo and all available materials, though, its obvious that Microsoft went back and started from scratch this time around.

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Could this be the iPad and iPhone’s long awaited camera?

Feb 152010
 

I think we’ve all realized that the mobile device race is not about size anymore. Today’s race is about feature density and Toshiba has leapt past all of it competition in the mobile camera department.

Today Toshiba announced a TWELVE megapixel camera and chip for mobile. With most a US domestic cameras using cameras at or below 5 megapixels this is a chip that really pushes Moore’s law.
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Comparing Apples to Apples (to Apples): iPhone vs iTouch vs iPad

Jan 292010
 

With this weeks announcement of the Apple iPad they now say they have a new category of device.  Some say that the new category is just a bigger version of everything else they have.  We’ll let the tale of the tape tell the story.

I’ll give you a hint, if you squint a little at the spec comparisons you won’t be able to tell iPad from iPhone from iTouch.

Let’s check out the specs Apples to Apples (to Apples).
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Revisiting specs and speculation: Will the Apple iPad do what I thought?

Jan 272010
 

Last week I speculated on how the Apple iPad would change your life for the better. Now that the Apple iPad is out of the bag let’s see if it lives up to my hype.

See my previous post for the theories and here how they came to fruition, or not. If you didn’t see it you can catch it here. First the specs. the Apple iPad will be released with Apple’s own 1ghz A4 processor. They can do this because they recently acquired a company that makes processors. It will ship as a 10 inch tablet with no OLED but instead an LCD screen. It’ll be 1/2 an in thick and weigh in at 1 1/2 pounds. Very mobile. The wireless standard will be wifi, N to be exact, and the optional 3g will be provided by ATT with all you can eat for $30 per month. You can get it in 60 days and will go from $400 to $800 with prices varying with memory and the 3g option.

Apps, all iPhone apps will work on the iPad. ‘Nuff said.

On to the predictions:

Manage your finances
This was pretty much a gimme but it was really pounded home with the fact that all Apple App Store apps will work on the iPad. As I said in my prediction it’s the form factor that will make you really want to do your checkbook duties.

Read more magazines, not books
I’m going to give myself half credit here. I did figure that they’d have a ebook reader and book store but they really didn’t play up the magazine aspect of it in the big event today. I was glad to see that they didn’t pay any lip service to the idea of books with embedded media. I hope it stays that way.

Kitchen computing
This was pretty obvious too because it’s really just a combination of online content and video player, but the kickstand accessory for the iPad will really help get this bad boy stood up and actually used in the kitchen. ChaCHING!

Surf more interwebs
This thing is being billed as, among other things, the ultimate surfing device. What would it take for you to surf more? How about a uber portable and uber comfortable device, great screen, and wireless anywhere. Check, Check, Check.

Finally bring video phones to the living room
Here was the most shaky of the limbs I went out on (#fail). It was totally dependent on the front facing camera. I think they still need to crack the nut of how to make the camera work ergonomically. Maybe rev 2.0?

Enough of the old news. Check back for more details on the iPad.

My original post

Link to the iPad Spec sheet

Nexus One Vs iPhone Vs Palm Pre Vs Droid Specs and Data Plans

Jan 062010
 

Thanks to BillShrink who came up with this great chart which visually demonstrates differences between iPhone, Droid, Palm Pre and Droid.

It is interesting how much money you can actually save on Unlimited Everything (some 5GB) plans with T-Mobile. You almost save 50% with Nexus One on T-Mobile network vs iPhone on ATT network.

And even now, that T-Mobile speed up their 3G to HSPA+ 7.2Mbps. I think lots of customers might switch over, thoughts?

Here is the Chart:

nexus-one-total-cost

More Info from others:

Softpedia News, Brainstorm Tech, Changing Way, TmoNews, Android Central, Techie Buzz, The Seattle Times, SlashGear, CNET News, TechCrunch, Mashable! and 9 to 5 Mac (via Techmeme)

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