Features

HTC One camera wows in real world Hands-on

Chris Burns, Apr 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

We’ve had a go at the HTC One X and the HTC One S, now it’s time to let you in on the camera hardware and software involved in both of these marvelous machines. HTC has been adamant about how much time and effort they’ve put into the photo and video capturing elements of this Hero line of smartphones, and from what we’ve seen thus far, they’ve done quite an amazing job at it! Below we’ll go through not only the interface in video form, but include several examples of both high definition video and photos galore.

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Columns

It’s a “Beats” World, We Just Listen To It

Avi Greengart, Apr 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

Did you see this product announced, back on March 5? I didn’t think so, but if you’ve been watching American Idol, you should have seen ads for Beat’s audio “Beatbox portable,” which is, “an AT&T exclusive.” I have been trying to wrap my head around the idea that a wireless carrier would want to procure exclusive distribution for a portable speaker, and then spend millions of dollars advertising it (a 30 second spot on American Idol costs approximately $500,000). Oh, and the price of the speaker itself? $399.

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Columns

Why I’ll Never Buy Another Used Game (And Why You Shouldn’t, Either)

Don Reisinger, Mar 31st 2012 Discuss [0]

Used video games have become a desirable purchase for many industry fans. With prices coming in at substantially lower amounts than new alternatives, it simply makes sense to many people to buy used titles. The more you save, the more products you can buy, right?

I’ve long been one of those people that tries to take advantage of cheaper used games. To me, saving a few bucks here and there was worth it. Plus, if I had the chance to turn it back in and get some of that cash back, why not do it?

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Featured

Four Microsoft Courier alternatives for Android

Chris Burns, Mar 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week we’re hearing quite a bit about a couple of applications for iPad, one of which was created by the folks who were once going to bring you the Microsoft Courier – but what about Android? As it turns out, these two applications for iPad, Tapose and Paper don’t currently have one whole heck of a lot of choice when it comes to such sleekness as Paper. That said, there are four apps out there at least that will bring you drawing power for the time being – with updates to each on the way soon, of course.

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LG User Interface change keeps Android interesting

Chris Burns, Mar 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

The folks at LG are once again attempting to prove that it’s not just 3rd party developers that bring the fury when it comes to software differentiation. We’ve had some time with the Lucid by LG, a 4G LTE device being carried by Verizon starting this week, and it seems as though LG has silently improved their software once again. Will such interesting bumps in the way you’re able to instantly change your experience bring LG to the forefront of Android usage news?

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Columns

Microsoft’s Biggest Threat: The Younger Generation

Don Reisinger, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Whenever I’m at Starbucks, visiting my local mall, or even just driving around town, I find something rather interesting: younger people are nearly always using an Apple product.

Now, I’ll fully admit that there are exceptions to the rule and I’m sure that there are countless people out there that can tell me that they are proud BlackBerry and Windows PC owners. But I’m willing to wager that if you sit on a college campus for a day and examine what all the students are using, more often than not, it’ll be an iPhone and a Mac. And when they leave school, those some individuals are using the latest and greatest Apple products.

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New iPad Hot Five Retina Apps Countdown

Chris Burns, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the developers are really coming in hot with the Retina Display-ready applications and games for the new iPad, all of them having had plenty of time to upgrade their wares in the first couple of weeks since the device was released. Though a handful of developers had apps ready and waiting for the dropping of the iPad with its powerful new display, some second-wave heroes, like Rovio in this case, are bringing the fury with intensely well-selling games like Angry Birds: Space HD. Have a peek at this best of the best list and forever hold your pixels!

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Five things you don’t need in your next smartphone

Michael Crider, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Gadget bloggers tend to share a few key traits, and one of those is an inability to resist high-end hardware. Super-fast processors, hi-res screens and next generation features get our blood rising. But we sometimes get blinded by our desire for specs, and all too often we ignore the high price that these features come with. Let’s take a step back and examine the need, or lack thereof, for some of the capabilities of the latest round of smartphones.

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Featured

LG Lucid Hands-on and Unboxing

Chris Burns, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week LG and Verizon have announced a cute little addition to their 4G LTE lineup with the “Lucid by LG”, complete with a lovely 4-inch IPS LCD display and dual-core processor inside. This device fits rather nicely in the hand, is made to be a big competitor in the mid-range for LTE speed on smartphones, and has a 1080p-capable camera on the back. This camera will go well with built-in video editing software by the name of “Video Producer” – included on a smartphone for the first time by LG here today.

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Reviews

HP Omni 27 Review

Michael Crider, Mar 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

HP’s made a name for its TouchSmart series of all-in-one desktops over the last few years, culminating in some quite desirable models as of late. But what about those consumers who want a large, stylish machine and have no particular need for expensive touchscreens? Enter the Omni 27, a self-contained PC with a gigantic 27-inch screen and a major in personal media, with a minor in usability tweaks for those of a less technical disposition. Read on to see how the Omni 27 stacks up against its more established competition.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III hands-on and samples

Ewdison Then, Mar 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

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.

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Columns

Are We Going Too Far With Our Tech Obsession?

Don Reisinger, Mar 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

I’ll be the first person here to admit it: I’m obsessed with technology. Whether it’s a smartphone, gaming console, or digital camera, if it has a chip in it and can do something special, I’m there.

There was a time not long ago when having that obsession wasn’t so common. We had conventions and shows in our towns where we could go, marvel at the latest and greatest computers, and talk with those of us who shared that love. It was a small but proud group.