what to look for in sizzling smartphones

sizzling smartphone features

1. Operating system beyond Apple’s OS, there are four main ways to go: Windows Phone 7, Google Android, BlackBerry and HP’s Web OS. BlackBerry is still best for business, Android has great apps and the currently limited WP7 is ideal for Smartphone newbies. All sync with your PC (and most with Mac) to give mobile email, calendar and contacts.
2. Connectivity Bluetooth is handy. Wi-Fi powers internet and email, HSDPA provides mobile broadband everywhere and A-GPS means sat-nav. Look for compasses, too.
3. Screen Standard resolution is up to 800×480 these days, but the real fun starts with touch screen interfaces. The ideal scenario is a phone that offers screen input and a dedicated QWERTY keyboards, although this adds bulk.
4. Apps as important the phones are the application they can run. The iTunes App Store is streets ahead; Android Market’s second.

besides the features given above there is a great deal for the ideas that follows down which you should look for before buying a smartphone...

 

Design

Design factors to consider when buying a smartphone include the type of keyboard, the size of the screen and the size of the device. Some smartphone keyboards consist of actual buttons whereas others use touchscreen keyboards. Many people feel more comfortable using an actual keyboard; however, to accommodate the keyboard, either the screen will be smaller or the phone will be bulkier. Which one you choose is a matter of preference. Just make sure the screen is large enough for your needs. If you plan on using your phone to read and write documents, watch movies or play games, you will probably want a larger screen. If you will be using your phone primarily to listen to music, a smaller screen, and therefore a less bulky device, might be the better option for you.

Storage

Smartphones can store many items, including documents, bookmarks, music, pictures, videos, games and applications. If you will be using your smartphone to store items from two or more of these categories, make sure your phone has enough storage space to accommodate them. Four to eight gigabytes of storage is plenty and will hold a wide range of media. If buying a smartphone with less than four gigabytes, look for models that accommodate extremal expansion cards to store additional items if desired.

Battery Life

The life of a smartphone's battery is measured in two ways. The first is standby time, referring to the amount of time the phone will stay on when not in use. Most smartphones have a standby time of 140 to 400 hours, with an average of around 300 hours. Standby time is far less important than talk time, which refers to the actual length of time you can use your phone before the battery dies and the phone shuts off. Most smartphones have a talk time of 3 to 13 hours, with an average of around 5 hours. Four hours of talk time is sufficient to get you through a workday as long as you do not use the added features for extended periods of time. If you do use your phone features frequently, look for five hours of talk time or more.

Productivity Features

Compare the various productivity features of various smartphones before making your purchase. For example, look for a phone with Bluetooth capability if you speak on your phone while driving or if you want to fax or print documents directly from your phone. Bluetooth technology uses signals to communicate with certain external devices wirelessly, such as earpieces for handsfree driving or Bluetooth-capable fax machines and printers. Another feature to consider is the phone book. Look for a phone book that allows for multiple phone numbers and other contact information to be stored on the same contact, as opposed to having to create a separate contact for each of the same person's phone numbers. Also, look for a contact storage capacity of 300 to 500. Other features to look for include call waiting, call holding, conference calling, day planner, alarms, personal reminders, GPS features and a fully functioning Web browser.

• Multimedia

The best business cell phones have at least a 5 megapixel camera with zoom features and the ability to play and record audio and video. These cell phones act as life management devices and include organizational features like calendars and task lists. Most sync with home computers allowing for document viewing and editing.

• Call Features & Quality

The foundation of business is communication, and these product's first function is as a cellular phone. These devices for business should include all typical cell phone features including speakerphone, three-way calling, voice dialing, call waiting, etc.

• Battery Life & Memory

The most practical products are compact, include good input and display options, and enough battery life to last through a full day’s work and beyond.

• Additional Features

Many cellular devices include practical tools like calculators, map applications and GPS. Some have the ability to support third-party or browser-based programs that can perform a variety of specific functions. Third-party apps are becoming a key component, allowing the user to customize their smartphones to support their lifestyles.

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Rumored three iPad model lineup could cut entry price to $299

Apple's iPad 2 lineup. 

The rumored expansion of iPad models this year may reduce the price of entry for owning an Apple tablet, if a new report is to be believed.
Despite having its report on Apple planning to triple its iPad lineup this year firmly rebuffed by many onlookers, Taiwan-based tech site DigiTimes today reiterated that assessment, also claiming that the change could bring big price cuts at the low end.
In a research report issued earlier today, the site once again asserted that Apple plans to expand its lineup of iPads by adding models that serve the "high-end segment" and "the midrange," while continuing to offer the iPad 2.
"With the existing iPad 2, the Apple tablet series may cover all price segments--from entry-level to high-end. Apple's pricing strategy for its iPad series is crucial to the tablet market. It remains to be seen at what price level Apple will set its entry-level iPad. For Wi-Fi-only models, U.S. $299, U.S. $349 or U.S. $399 may all be possible," the outlet said.
A $299 iPad has been available before, but there were caveats galore. It was Apple's first-generation device, and it only sold at fire sale prices through third-party carrier stores following the introduction of Apple's second-generation model.
Since then, competitors have emerged, including Amazon.com and its Kindle Fire, which made waves near the end of last year, selling for $199. While not sporting as big of a display, and missing a handful of hardware features found on the iPad, it sells for less than half the price of Apple's current entry-level iPad, with reports pegging sales at 1 million units a week during December.
Apple has maintained the same pricing structure since the introduction of the iPad in 2010, offering Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models of the tablet at different pricing tiers for its 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. The entry-level 16GB model with Wi-Fi starts at $499, with each additional tier of storage, plus optional 3G networking, tacking on costs scaling up to $829.
One important consideration is the cost of producing the iPad. A teardown of the iPad 2 by IHS-owned iSupply last year estimated the total cost of Apple's two 32GB models to start at $326.60, with manufacturing costs pushing that total north of $333. iSuppli lists the LCD screen as the most expensive part of the tablet, at $127. Costs could have certainly come down between then and now, but Apple is expected to be utilizing panels with considerably higher pixel density in the next iPad, something that does not come cheap.
Apple has been known to make considerable price cuts on its products, though such moves have been few and far between. The shortlist includes the $200 price cut on the original iPhone, a move that came a little more than two months after its introduction and infuriated early buyers, leading to Apple offering iTunes gift cards as an apology. There was also the $500 price cut on the solid-state version of its first-generation MacBook Air.
The suggested iPad price cut comes alongside price reductions on two high-profile tablets in recent days, with Sony knocking $100 off the price of its S series tablet over the weekend, and Research In Motion dropping the price of its entire line of PlayBook tablets to $299, down from its $499 starting point.
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latest phone by Kyocera Echo (Sprint)

Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Design: 7.0
7.0/10Features: 7.0
7.0/10Performance: 8.0
8.0/10Editors' rating explained
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in your area The good: The Kyocera Echo has a one-of-kind design that offers two screens and the ability to use two applications at once. Call quality is acceptable and the smartphone is quick and responsive.


The bad: The Kyocera Echo's design entails some usability quirks and we're concerned about long-term durability. The feature set is pretty average, it lacks 4G, and you'll have to wait for an upgrade beyond Froyo.


The bottom line: The Kyocera Echo's design offers some unique advantages, but its appeal is hampered by usability quirks and a lackluster feature set.


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Kyocera Echo (Sprint)
We're not stretching the truth when we say that Sprint's Kyocera Echo is one of the most unusual phones we've ever seen. Sure, it looks pretty boring when you take if out of the box, but a little exploration reveals a second display that flips out from behind the first to form a huge 4.7-inch screen. Don't feel bad if you're scratching your head at this point; indeed, the Echo has had an interesting life so far.


Perhaps it was because Sprint held such a major media event to introduce it--David Blaine locked himself in an aquarium--but the Android-powered Echo faced a backlash following its debut. The general reaction from cell phone fans was, "That's it?" Others proceeded to dismiss the handset as just too weird. Admittedly, we were a bit baffled as well, but after spending time with the Echo we can report that the wacky design offers a few advantages. We welcome the extra space for mapping and Web browsing and the "simultasking" and "optimized" modes bring a unique user experience.


Of course, the dual-screen design also comes with some drawbacks. The seam between the two displays can be a bit distracting and we worry about the durability of the flip-out hinge. What's more, the design is the Echo's only draw. The feature set inside is pretty standard, the Android OS version is Froyo, and data speeds top out at 3G. Sprint may have been concerned about getting the Echo under the magic $200 price point, but this is a device that would really benefit from WiMax support. The Echo won't be for everyone, and even Sprint has more or less admitted that it's a niche device, but we encourage you to at least give it a chance.


Design
In its closed position, the Echo is just a chunky, angular touch-screen handset that wouldn't turn heads on the gadget runway. At 4.5 inches long by 2.2 inches wide by 0.78 inch deep, it will make for a tight fit in pockets and you'll notice the extra heft (6.8 ounces) when carrying it in a bag. We're not going to make too much of a fuss about the Echo's size since we realize it's a consequence of the design. Yet, it is something to keep in mind, particularly if easy portability is your top concern.

When closed the Echo looks like any other smartphone.


The WVGA displays measure 3.5 inches each and support 262,144 colors (800x960-pixel resolution). They're comfortably bright and colorful, but they pale in comparison with most of the Android models we see today. Graphics and photos were a tad grainy and the auto-backlit feature was slow to adjust. Here again, we understand that Sprint probably opted for less intense screens to keep costs low, but considering that the Echo's entire identity hangs on having two displays, we would have preferred something a little more vibrant. As mentioned, the Echo runs Froyo out of the box. It will be upgradable at some point, but we would have liked Gingerbread from the start.


The displays have a proximity sensor and accelerometer. The latter feature kicks in only when you rotate the phone to the left, but you can turn it off completely if you wish. The Echo offers five home screens for your customization needs and we appreciate the one-touch access to the main connectivity features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.


At the bottom of the display are touch controls for the main menu, the browser, and the phone dialer; below them are the Home, back, and menu touch keys. The Echo's remaining controls sit on the left side. From top to bottom you'll find a 3.5mm headset jack, the MicroSD card slot, the power key, the volume rocker, and the Micro-USB charger port. Finishing off the rear face are the camera lens, self-portrait mirror, and flash.


Open sesame
To open the Echo, hold it along its left spine while pushing the top display away from you until it tilts up at an angle. In this position, the Echo's design resembles tilting smartphones like the HTC Arrive. There's no physical keyboard on the bottom display, of course, but you can call up a virtual keyboard for typing (more on that later). To finish the process, keep pushing the top half down until it's flush with the bottom screen. Then, push the two displays together until they lock.

With both screens open, the Echo could be the world's smallest tablet.


We don't blame you if you think the hinge mechanism sounds a bit complicated. In fact, it is pretty complex. With so many moving parts, the opening and closing process feels cumbersome and rather jerky. For example, instead of gliding smoothly through one motion, the hinge moves clumsily in three stages with audible clicks between each spurt. Even after using the device for almost a week, it never felt completely natural.


We're also concerned about the hinge's long-term durability. Though the Echo as a whole feels reasonably sturdy when closed, we wonder how the hinge's plastic arms would hold up to months of heavy use. Unfortunately, that's not a question we can answer now.


All about the dual screens
Sure, the Echo may look a little weird, but the arrangement works quite well and it offers some usability enhancements that are quite appealing even if they aren't Earth-shattering. To help you understand how it all comes together, we'll explain the three "modes" that the Echo can assume.










In tablet mode, the application takes up both screens.


When completely open, the Echo is in tablet mode with the displays joining together to form one 4.7-inch screen. In a way, it does feel like a small tablet, as all apps--from the menus to the Android Market to Google Maps--stretch across both screens. It's particularly useful for features like the Web browser and Google Maps, where more real estate is beneficial. The seam between the screens blocks long finger swipes, which can be a bit distracting, but the touch interface is responsive.


The accelerometer continues to work in tablet mode, but there are some interface tweaks that threw us at first. Instead of remaining on the bottom of the display, the phone dialer, menu and browser touch controls jump to the right side in portrait mode. We're not sure why Kyocera made this choice, but we found it a little confusing. We also thought it was odd that Kyocera added a second set of home, back, and menu touch controls below the bottom screen. The first set below the top screen is deactivated in tablet mode so we don't really see the point of duplication. Finally, the Echo can't rest flat on a table in tablet mode. Instead, it just wobbles back and forth on the hinge.

green technology

Basically, green technology is that in which the technology is environmentally friendly and is created and used in a way that conserves natural resources and the environment.

You may hear green technology being referred to as environmental technology and clean technology.

Green technology is a field of new, innovative ways to make changes in daily life. Currently, this Clean Technology is in the beginning stages of its development, so the future will only bring bigger and better things for this field.

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