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Sony SmartWatch 2 Hands-on

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Sony was one of the first companies to announce the smart watch and it has not been a very successful journey for them. At IFA 2013 in Berlin, when Samsung announced their first smartwatch – Galaxy Gear, Sony had already announced the second iteration of their Smartwatch – Smartwatch 2. The Smartwatch 2, like most of the Sony flagship devices these days, is water proof. You can check out our quick wrists-on video of the Sony Smartwatch 2.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Moto X hands on comparison

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3, launched at IFA received much attention mainly for its extensive customization options apart from the top end specifications. These options mainly deal with the back covers, ranging from metal to false stitched leather, and literally anything can be done with respect to the back cover. Guess which other device offers similar or even better customization? You guessed right, it’s the Moto X. One of the few devices in the world that can come with a wooden back, the Moto X is the Googlorola company’s only ticket back to being credible. With increasing competition and their top end specs, can the decidedly mid specced phone match up against the Note 3? We try to find out in a quick comparison video –

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Accessories – S-View cover, Mini Purse Cover and Wireless Charging Kit

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was the star of the IFA 2013 in Berlin and it was announced along with a lot of accessories. The Galaxy S4 was the first device to have the S-View cover which not only protected the device, but had a small window to let you peek at the screen for important information. The Galaxy Note 3 is also getting an S-View cover, but the window on the Note 3’s S-View cover is fairly large and it is expected to let you perform more than a few basic options. The S-View cover comes in a wide variety of colors and there are nearly 10 color options available.

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The Galaxy Note 3 has a unique accessory which is primarily targeted at female customers – Mini Purse cover. The Mini Purse cover, as the name suggests is a case that doubles as a mini purse. Galaxy Note 3 can be attached to right side of the purse and there is a place on the left side that can accommodate other things like money, keys and so on. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Accessories – S-View cover, Mini Purse Cover and Wireless Charging Kit”

LG G2 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 Hands On

LG G2 vs Nokia Lumia 1020

The LG G2 is the company’s latest flagship smartphone that was launched at an event in New York last month, and the Lumia 1020 is the latest smartphone with a 41-megapixel camera sensor that was announced back in July. The LG G2 is powered by a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with Adreno 330 GPU, while the Nokia Lumia 1020 is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Check out the quick hands on comparison from the IFA.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Apple iPhone 5 hands on comparison

With the next iPhone(s) scheduled to launch in just a few hours, we took the liberty of comparing the Apple iPhone 5 with the just launched Samsung Galaxy Note 3, because for all you know, the 5S might just be a slight upgrade over the 5. That said, the Galaxy Note is possibly the most technologically(read: hardware) advanced smartphone right now, so how does it fare in comparison with the most popular smartphone on the planet? Watch our video for a quick hands on comparison.

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Nokia 515 Hands On

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Just before the IFA, Nokia had announced Nokia 515, a premium feature phone. The Nokia 515, unlike other feature phones, is clad in Aluminum and hence it takes the design of feature phones to a new level. Check out our quick hands-on video of Nokia 515 from IFA.

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LG G2 vs Apple iPhone 5 Hands On

LG G2 vs Apple iPhone 5

The LG G2 is the company’s latest flagship smartphone that was launched at an event in New York last month, and the Apple iPhone 5 is the company’s flagship smartphone, till the iPhone 5S comes later today. The LG G2 is powered by a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with Adreno 330 GPU, while the iPhone 5 dual-core A6 CPU with the PowerVR SGX 543MP3. Check out the quick hands on comparison from the IFA.

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Asus Fonepad Note 6 Hands-on

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Asus announced their Galaxy Note competitor in the form of Asus Fonepad Note 6 back in Computex held during June. The Asus Fonepad Note 6 is a 6inch phablet that comes with a 6inch Full HD display and is powered by an Intel Atom dual-core processor. To be a true Galaxy Note competitor, it comes with a Stylus. Check out our quick hands-on video of the Asus Fonepad 6 along with the Stylus.

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LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Hands On

LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The LG G2 is the company’s latest flagship smartphone that was launched at an event in New York last month, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the second phone in the Galaxy Note series that was launched last year. The LG G2 is powered by a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with Adreno 330 GPU, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is powered by a 1.6GHz Exynos 4412 Quad-core processor, Mali-400MP GPU. Check out the quick hands on comparison from the IFA.

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Asus Memopad 10 Hands-on

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Asus MeMOpad 10 was among the tablets that Asus introduced at the IFA 2013 in Berlin. The Asus MemoPad 10 looks like its made more for the budget tablet buyers looking for big display. Check out our hands-on video below to get a look at the device. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33CStyLfbL4 Continue reading “Asus Memopad 10 Hands-on”

Asus Fonepad 7 Hands On

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Asus Fonepad saw yet another refresh at the IFA 2013 in Berlin and the Fonepad 7 was showcased among the many other Asus devices. The new Asus Fonepad 7 is a minor update over the earlier version of the Fonepad 7 with new front facing dual stereo speakers and an upgraded 5MP camera at the back. Check out our quick Hands-on video of the new Asus Fonepad 7.

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Nokia 207 Hands On

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Among the many Android smartphones that were showcased during the IFA 2013 in Berlin, Nokia showcased its feature phone – Nokia 207. It was announced back in July. Check out our hands-on video of the Nokia 207.

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Asus MeMO Pad 8 Hands-on

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Among the many Android tablets that Asus introduced at the IFA 2013 in Berlin, the MeMo Pad 8 was one. The Asus MemoPad 8 seems to be budget tablet, powered by a quad-core processor. Do check out our hands-on video below.

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Asus MeMO Pad 8 vs Apple iPad mini Hands On

Asus MeMO Pad 8 vs Apple iPad Mini

Asus announced the MeMO Pad 8 (ME180A) at the IFA 2013 in Berlin last week. Apple launched the iPad mini, the company’s first 7.9 inch display last year. Since these two tablets are almost similar in the size, we managed do a hands on comparison at the IFA. The Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a 8-inch HD LED Backlit IPS multi-touch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixel at 188 ppi pixel density. The iPad mini has a 7.9-inch LED Backlit IPS multi-touch display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel at 162 ppi pixel density. The Memo Pad 8 uses a quad-core quad-core MediaTek MT8125 Cortex A7 chip clocked at 1.6 GHz with PowerVR SGX5 series GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2, while the iPad mini comes with a dual-core Cortex A7 chip with PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU and runs on iOS 6.

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