The Incipio DualPro CF is an extra
protective two-piece case. It includes a rubbery silicone inner shell that
covers the back, sides, and a bit of iPhone’s face, then there’s a hard outer
shell that just pops on top. The outer shell, which Incipio calls rigid
plextonium, has a superb carbon fiber finish with a real nice shimmer to it.
The two layer design provides iPhone with impact resistant protection. The corners are all very well covered and Incipio did a great job protecting the screen. As if that wasn’t enough, they include a free screen protector so that the DualPro can offer all-around protection. They also include a microfiber cloth, screen protector applicator card, and a foldable stand for watching videos or facetiming on iPhone. Incipio also provides an impressive lifetime guarantee on the DualPro.
The situation has improved in the last six months and we have started seeing some decent Android phones that are also affordable. Yet, there is no one winner in this market. The slot for the best phone under Rs 20,000 is still open. And this is the slot that HTC is targeting with 8S, the company's affordable Windows Phone 8 device.
Does it succeed? Yes, but partly. HTC 8S is a very good device at its price and is a worthy choice over many Android phones that dot the market.Can you spot the answer in the fridge magnet? But it is not without its compromises. Read on to know more...
Just like the 8X, the flagship Windows phone from HTC, the 8S has a smart and colourful personality. The design language is also similar. The 8S too has tapered edges, albeit a bit thicker compared to those on the more expensive phone. Interestingly, this gives the 8S a more balanced design and makes it a better fit in the hand.
Other than the difference in thickness, the 8S and the 8X differ in the quality of build material.You must not use the laser cutter without being trained.We've had a lot of people asking where we had our make your own bobblehead made. The body of the 8S has a more plastic feel, though not in a cheap way. The only complain that we have in terms of design is the difficult-to-open cover on the bottom of the phone where SIM and microSD card slots are placed.
Even by its high design standards, HTC has done a splendid job with the 8S. The funky colours - in India the device is available in red and blue - go well with the bright and vibrant Windows Phone 8 user interface.
Despite its relatively small size -- something that also makes it pocketable and easy fit in hands - the 8S packs in some serious hardware. It is powered by a dual-core processor running at 1Ghz and 512MB RAM. The graphics are handled by Adreno 305, which is a very capable chip. The phone has 4GB internal storage along with support for a micro SD card of up to 32GB. The primary camera can shoot pictures in 5 mega pixels. The 4-inch screen sports a resolution of 800x480 pixels.
The combination of good hardware, a bright and accurate screen, and the fluid interface of Windows Phone 8 operating software makes HTC 8S a fast phone. This gives it an advantage compared to similarly-priced Android phones, which seem slow or suffer from lag during use.
In our use, we found HTC 8S to be a very capable phone. Call quality was clear and web browsing was smooth. The camera isn't the best we have seen in a mid-range phone but it produces decent shots that are usable on websites like Facebook and Twitter. However, videos that are shot in 720P resolution are below average in quality. The phone battery lasts around 15 hours on single charge when phone used primarily for making calls, some browsing, emails and social networking.
We have written about the operating system earlier but here is a quick summary. Windows Phone 8 is fast,They manufacture custom rubber and silicone bracelet and bracelets. intuitive and beautiful but it is not as functional or flexible as Android. The OS lacks a proper notification centre and proper multitasking. While some users may not mind it, people who use their smartphones to keep in touch with the real-time world through services like Twitter will find the experience lacking. Lack of apps for Windows Phone devices is another problem. It is particularly an issue if your digital life revolves around Google services like Youtube, Gmail, Google Maps and Google Talk. There are some third-party apps that access into these services but the experience is inferior compared to what Android,Laser engraving and laser laser cutting machine for materials like metal, which is made by Google, offers.
The last compromise that users will have to make with HTC 8S is lack of video chat. The phone doesn't have a front camera so you can't video chat with your friends or family members with it.
If you are out in the market hunting for a smartphone for less than Rs 20,000 HTC 8S should be on your shortlist. But before you pick it make sure that you do not mind what it lacks. Apps are not as plentiful as what Android phones have, experience with Google services is poor and if you are a heavy Twitter users, this is not the device for you. Similarly, you cannot make video calls with it.
But if these limitations are not a deal-breaker for you, 8S is a good choice. It is not in the league of expensive Android phones or iPhone but it doesn't have to be. At a price of Rs 19,260 it is a solid device that is better than similarly-priced Android phones because of its fast performance, very good screen and a great design.
Remember the Palm, anyone? It's simply a brutal industry. So even if the Z10 does everything it set out to do, it might not be enough to save Research In Motion Ltd., the home of the BlackBerry. The company is changing its name to BlackBerry, but that could just be the prelude to riding the brand into the sunset once and for all.
It doesn't exactly help that the Z10 looks like every other smartphone. It's a flat black slab with a touch screen, nearly indistinguishable at 15 feet from the iPhone 5 or a bevy of Android smartphones. The screen measures 4.2 inches diagonally, a bit bigger than the iPhone but smaller than most Android phones. It will go on sale in the U.S. in March, probably for about $200 with a two-year service contract, in line with the iPhone and other rivals.
Turn it on, and the differences become more evident. Older BlackBerrys are great communications devices but are poor at multimedia and at running third-party apps. The new BlackBerry 10 software is a serious attempt at marrying these two feature sets, and after a few hours of use it looks like it succeeds.
BlackBerry 10 was delayed for about a year, and it seems as if the extra time was put to good use. The software is, for a first release, uncommonly slick and well thought out, completely unlike the PlayBook disaster of two years ago, when RIM released a tablet computer that couldn't do email.
The two layer design provides iPhone with impact resistant protection. The corners are all very well covered and Incipio did a great job protecting the screen. As if that wasn’t enough, they include a free screen protector so that the DualPro can offer all-around protection. They also include a microfiber cloth, screen protector applicator card, and a foldable stand for watching videos or facetiming on iPhone. Incipio also provides an impressive lifetime guarantee on the DualPro.
The situation has improved in the last six months and we have started seeing some decent Android phones that are also affordable. Yet, there is no one winner in this market. The slot for the best phone under Rs 20,000 is still open. And this is the slot that HTC is targeting with 8S, the company's affordable Windows Phone 8 device.
Does it succeed? Yes, but partly. HTC 8S is a very good device at its price and is a worthy choice over many Android phones that dot the market.Can you spot the answer in the fridge magnet? But it is not without its compromises. Read on to know more...
Just like the 8X, the flagship Windows phone from HTC, the 8S has a smart and colourful personality. The design language is also similar. The 8S too has tapered edges, albeit a bit thicker compared to those on the more expensive phone. Interestingly, this gives the 8S a more balanced design and makes it a better fit in the hand.
Other than the difference in thickness, the 8S and the 8X differ in the quality of build material.You must not use the laser cutter without being trained.We've had a lot of people asking where we had our make your own bobblehead made. The body of the 8S has a more plastic feel, though not in a cheap way. The only complain that we have in terms of design is the difficult-to-open cover on the bottom of the phone where SIM and microSD card slots are placed.
Even by its high design standards, HTC has done a splendid job with the 8S. The funky colours - in India the device is available in red and blue - go well with the bright and vibrant Windows Phone 8 user interface.
Despite its relatively small size -- something that also makes it pocketable and easy fit in hands - the 8S packs in some serious hardware. It is powered by a dual-core processor running at 1Ghz and 512MB RAM. The graphics are handled by Adreno 305, which is a very capable chip. The phone has 4GB internal storage along with support for a micro SD card of up to 32GB. The primary camera can shoot pictures in 5 mega pixels. The 4-inch screen sports a resolution of 800x480 pixels.
The combination of good hardware, a bright and accurate screen, and the fluid interface of Windows Phone 8 operating software makes HTC 8S a fast phone. This gives it an advantage compared to similarly-priced Android phones, which seem slow or suffer from lag during use.
In our use, we found HTC 8S to be a very capable phone. Call quality was clear and web browsing was smooth. The camera isn't the best we have seen in a mid-range phone but it produces decent shots that are usable on websites like Facebook and Twitter. However, videos that are shot in 720P resolution are below average in quality. The phone battery lasts around 15 hours on single charge when phone used primarily for making calls, some browsing, emails and social networking.
We have written about the operating system earlier but here is a quick summary. Windows Phone 8 is fast,They manufacture custom rubber and silicone bracelet and bracelets. intuitive and beautiful but it is not as functional or flexible as Android. The OS lacks a proper notification centre and proper multitasking. While some users may not mind it, people who use their smartphones to keep in touch with the real-time world through services like Twitter will find the experience lacking. Lack of apps for Windows Phone devices is another problem. It is particularly an issue if your digital life revolves around Google services like Youtube, Gmail, Google Maps and Google Talk. There are some third-party apps that access into these services but the experience is inferior compared to what Android,Laser engraving and laser laser cutting machine for materials like metal, which is made by Google, offers.
The last compromise that users will have to make with HTC 8S is lack of video chat. The phone doesn't have a front camera so you can't video chat with your friends or family members with it.
If you are out in the market hunting for a smartphone for less than Rs 20,000 HTC 8S should be on your shortlist. But before you pick it make sure that you do not mind what it lacks. Apps are not as plentiful as what Android phones have, experience with Google services is poor and if you are a heavy Twitter users, this is not the device for you. Similarly, you cannot make video calls with it.
But if these limitations are not a deal-breaker for you, 8S is a good choice. It is not in the league of expensive Android phones or iPhone but it doesn't have to be. At a price of Rs 19,260 it is a solid device that is better than similarly-priced Android phones because of its fast performance, very good screen and a great design.
Remember the Palm, anyone? It's simply a brutal industry. So even if the Z10 does everything it set out to do, it might not be enough to save Research In Motion Ltd., the home of the BlackBerry. The company is changing its name to BlackBerry, but that could just be the prelude to riding the brand into the sunset once and for all.
It doesn't exactly help that the Z10 looks like every other smartphone. It's a flat black slab with a touch screen, nearly indistinguishable at 15 feet from the iPhone 5 or a bevy of Android smartphones. The screen measures 4.2 inches diagonally, a bit bigger than the iPhone but smaller than most Android phones. It will go on sale in the U.S. in March, probably for about $200 with a two-year service contract, in line with the iPhone and other rivals.
Turn it on, and the differences become more evident. Older BlackBerrys are great communications devices but are poor at multimedia and at running third-party apps. The new BlackBerry 10 software is a serious attempt at marrying these two feature sets, and after a few hours of use it looks like it succeeds.
BlackBerry 10 was delayed for about a year, and it seems as if the extra time was put to good use. The software is, for a first release, uncommonly slick and well thought out, completely unlike the PlayBook disaster of two years ago, when RIM released a tablet computer that couldn't do email.
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