Samsung has defended the relative lack of user-available storage in the Galaxy S 4, arguing that the fact that the 16GB handset offers roughly half that amount as usable capacity is a welcome compromise given the usefulness of the preloaded apps. Users of the cheapest Galaxy S 4 were surprised to discover that, out of the box, a typical example of the smartphone had just 8.49GB of the billed 16GB available for use; Samsung says that's a side-effect of its "more powerful features" however.
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Monster Inspiration Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Review
It used to be that you were judged on what music you listened to – now it’s what brand of headphones you choose to listen to it with. Monster segued from cables to cans back in 2008 and, with the dissolution of the Beats Electronics partnership this year, is now pushing its own brand on models like these, the Inspiration. Promising active noise cancellation with some relatively restrained style, they also carry a significant $299.99 price tag, but do they deliver? Read on for our review.
BMW X1 Crossover Review (2012)
BMW doesn’t believe that crossover need mean compromise, and the BMW X1 is the “premium compact” it intends to prove that with. Headed to the US for the first time this month, the smallest of BMW’s X-model SUVs has already carved itself a niche in Europe. Can BMW light a fire underneath the crossover segment, and deliver a small SUV that delivers both an elevated driving position and the sort of driving dynamics the German marque is known for?
Canon EOS 5D Mark III hands-on and samples
The day the camera geeks have been waiting for is upon us: the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is finally shipping, and while supplies are tight one of the new DSLR flagships is already on the SlashGear test bench. Packing a new 22.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processor, along with up to 6fps continuous shooting and up to 1080/24p, 25p and 30p video capture, it’s little surprise that 5D Mark II owners are looking enviously on at the new model and wondering what sort of trade-in prices they might get. We’ve already seen what Canon can do with the Mark III, and what pre-reviews think; head on after the cut for some preview footage and shots ahead of the full SlashGear review.
Netgear ReadyNAS Duo v2 Review
With the home backup and media server market heating up, a box full of drives and a link to your router is no longer enough. Netgear‘s ReadyNAS Duo v2 takes the dual-drive shell of its first-gen predecessor and then makes upgrades to processor, software and more, arriving at an affordable backup station that also offers media streaming, remote access with smartphone apps and more. Read on for the full SlashGear review.
Synology DiskStation DS712+ NAS Review
With services like Apple’s iCloud and Google Cloud Music, it’s easy to assume that the future of our data is putting it safe on someone else’s servers. There’s another option, however, in hosting your own cloud – and backup system – with a NAS. Synology has made a name for itself with flexible, affordable Network Attached Storage that doesn’t fall short on performance, and the DiskStation DS712+ is the latest to target home and small business users. Twin drive support, copious multimedia streaming options and the promise of super-fast data rates: there’s a lot to like about the DS712+ on paper at least. Check out how it holds up in the full SlashGear review.
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SlashGear Archos 101 Internet Tablet Giveaway
As you may have guessed, we’re big on tablets at SlashGear, and so when Archos offered us its 10.1-inch Archos 101 Internet Tablet, we thought we’d offer it to our readers in a new giveaway. The Android slate weighs just 480g and is a mere 12mm thick, and is idea for web-browsing and multimedia playback.
Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-640 Review
With great power comes great responsibility, and also – if you’re talking about Intel’s 2011 Sandy Bridge processor line-up, at least – generally sizable pricing. Acer is looking to change that with the new Aspire TimelineX AS5830TG-6402, a lengthy name for a 15.6-inch Core i5 notebook that ticks all the spec boxes for a high-speed desktop replacement only with a bargain $799.99 price tag. Too good to be true or the best deal around? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
Acer Timeline X updated: 3830T, 4830T and 5830T on Sandy Bridge
Acer has revealed its updated TimelineX range of notebooks, including the 13.3-inch 3830T, 14-inch 4830T and 15.6-inch 5830T, and using Intel's Sandy Bridge Core i3 and i5 processors. The new TimelineX machines offer either integrated Intel HD graphics or NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M/540M graphics with Optimus switching, with battery life up to 9hrs or 8hrs respectively.
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NTT DoCoMo AQUOS PHONE SH-12C: 8MP, 3D recording, more
NTT DoCoMo has launched a 3D Android smartphone to take on the HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D, the AQUOS PHONE SH-12C. Made by Sharp and running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the SH-12C has a twin 8-megapixel camera array on the back, a 4.2-inch qHD 960 x 540 display on the front, and a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor inside.
Nike Air Zoom Alpha Talon cleats & Pro Combat Uniforms debut
Nike invited SlashGear down to the Cowboys Stadium this week, and while we didn’t get to play any football, we did get an early look at the company’s next-gen uniforms and cleats. The Nike Air Zoom Alpha Talon Cleat has been completely reworked, with extending forefoot sections that add extra traction when necessary, while the 2011 Nike Pro Combat Uniforms feature carbon fiber plating for customizable protection.
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