Product Review: Motorola Atrix Lapdock

February 25th, 2011

Over the past two decades, the technology of cellular phones has evolved greatly. For most people, cellular phones are a highly important part of our daily lives and close to being a necessity. It is the most efficient way to keep us connected to the world around us, being able to make this huge world seem very small. The evolution of this vital technology can be seen through smartphones. Smartphones today boast features similar to an ultra-portable computer which can connect to the internet from almost anywhere in which the carrier can offer a signal (which is virtually nationwide for the four major carriers).

In terms of smartphones being able to act as computers, there is probably none which comes closer to that than the recently launched Motorola Atrix on AT&T. The Atrix is among the first smartphones to be able to utilize AT&T’s recently deployed 4G network, HSPA+ which offers speeds up to 14.4MBPS (similar to that of a cable modem). This new broadband technology is currently offered in many major markets and is expected to be close to nationwide by 2012. Along with being able to reach blazing fast data speeds from almost anywhere, the Atrix also offers the best hardware found on any smartphone in the world. This phone offers a dual-core processor (a chip by Nvidia called Tegra 2), a whopping 1GB of RAM, a 4” quarter HD (960×540) display (the highest resolution on any smartphone with a screen diagonal of 4” or greater), a very good 5MP camera which offers the ability to record video at a resolution up to 1080p (it is currently able to record video up to 720p but is expected to receive a software upgrade which can utilize this feature), a front facing camera for videoconferencing/self-portraits, a micro-HDMI port which can output the entire display (other phones that have this port like the HTC Evo can only output multimedia) and the very good Android 2.2.1 operating system with Motorola’s highly acclaimed MOTOBLUR user interface on top.

This phone was introduced at CES 2011 (a tradeshow for consumer electronics during January of 2011) and was able to gain “Best in Show” honors from virtually all blogs/news websites that follow technology and this was due to more than just the amazing hardware. It was the presentation by Motorola which blew everybody away due to the demonstration of using this phone with the accessories which they have built. After watching the demonstration, the one accessory which stood out most to me and other bloggers was the lapdock. This dock is essentially a netbook shell with an input for the phone. The dock includes an 11.5” screen, battery, keyboard, track pad, 2 USB ports which can be used for items such as a printer/mass storage device/external keyboard/external mouse, 1 HDMI port to give you the ability to connect to an external monitor or HDTV and a 3.5mm audio out jack. Once the phone is connected to the lapdock, the netbook shell can be activated and act as a fully functioning laptop that runs Motorola’s Webtop application (this acts more as an operating system that includes a full Firefox browser with Flash). Seeing this phone power a netbook really shows how much finer the line between phone and computer is becoming. The demonstration of this phone/accessory at CES by Motorola blew everybody away and was able to display everything which a smartphone is capable of.

This phone launched onto AT&T last week and I was recently able to get my hands on this amazing device and accessory. After thoroughly testing it and playing around with it, I am truly amazed. As somebody who has used many netbooks, the phone on this dock seemed much superior to any netbook which I have ever used. The first thing which amazed me was the speed of the device. The dual core processor in the phone is faster than what is found in most netbooks and with graphics capabilities by Nvidia, the GPU (graphics processing unit) delivers a multimedia/visual/gaming experience better than most netbooks on the market. It is also extremely lightweight (since it doesn’t have the internals of a computer) and easy to carry. The battery of the dock charges the phone while it is in use and the dock offers up to 8 hours of battery life before being required to be plugged in. Also Motorola’s Webtop app is an easy to use yet powerful mini operating system for this “netbook.” Included within this operating system is full access to the phone (including the ability to make phone calls over speakerphone or a headset, creating text messages, using apps, playing games), a full Firefox browser (with Flash 10.1 which Adobe has stated that they will soon be upgrading to 10.2), Motorola’s entertainment center (which includes easy access to all music, pictures and videos on the phone) and a file explorer (allowing you to browse through your files in a well-organized way). This mini-OS offers an interface that includes a dock on the bottom which contains the above-mentioned apps along with the ability to add bookmarks, fully resizable windows, task switching capabilities which look similar to that of Windows 7 and the ability to easily link the phone/netbook to a printer (also included in the phone is the app QuickOffice to give you the ability to easily create/edit documents on the go). Being able to use this phone on the dock was truly an amazing experience. It really felt like a computer (especially since it offers almost everything I utilize on my computer, a browser, document editor and multimedia player) that also offers the ability to run smartphone apps, make phone calls and send text messages (sending text messages with an actual QWERTY keyboard is really a great experience since I have always had trouble using virtual QWERTY keyboards or small QWERTY keyboards found on smartphones).

While the price tag of the product is very high, the functionality of the product (when used with this smartphone obviously) really does justify it. AT&T does offer a bundle of the phone/lapdock at a low price but this price of this bundle is after a rebate on a 2-year contract of a high priced tethering plan ($45/month). As somebody who does not see the need to pay for a tethering plan (nor do I understand why tethering is required for using a smartphone on a dock), it would be smartest to purchase the phone from AT&T without a tethering contract and the Motorola lapdock from an outside source and use it on WiFi to virtually replace your computer (with this highly portable, very capable netbook). Cell phone accessories is the best place to go, to find the lowest price on premium accessories. You can check out the Motorola Atrix lapdock here.

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Motorola Atrix Accessories

February 23rd, 2011

As mentioned in my previous blog post about HTC Inspire accessories, AT&T has recently deployed a variant of a 4G network, HSPA+ similar to that of T-Mobile USA (and they plan on deploying another type of 4G network, LTE, later this year). This faster broadband network will be able to reach speeds of up to 14.4MBPS (in comparison, their 3G network normally reaches speeds between 1.5MBPS-2MBPS and sometimes sees speeds above 3MBPS-3.5MBPS). Very shortly after launching their first 4G (HSPA+) phone, the aforementioned Inspire, they have now launched their second device, the Motorola Atrix. This new smartphone, the Atrix, was announced at CES on January 5th 2011 (the Consumer Electronics Show, an annual convention at Las Vegas which displays hot upcoming electronic devices), and ever since, has been highly expected. Virtually every reviewer gave it their “Best in Show” honors due to how revolutionary the hardware found on this phone is.

The specs on this smartphone make it seem more like a superphone. It is probably closer to being a pocket computer than any other phone which is currently available on the market. The first thing which you would notice on this device is the beautiful display. It features a 4” QHD (stands for quarter HD which is a screen resolution of 960×540, much crisper than any other Android device available, most high end Android phones feature 854×484 or 800×480 displays) on the highly durable gorilla glass (same glass found on phones such as the Motorola Droid or Dell Streak). However, the reason I refer to this phone as a pocket computer is because of the fact that it is the first smartphone in the United States to feature a dual-core processor, the Tegra 2, a 1GHz dual-Cortex A9 processor by Nvidia (anybody who is familiar with Nvidia should know to expect brilliant graphics and speed by this processor), and a whopping 1GB of RAM. This phone runs on Android 2.2.1 with Motorola’s highly acclaimed MOTOBLUR user interface (furthermore, Motorola does have a great reputation when it comes to updates for high end devices as seen through the way they have taken care of the Droid and Droid X) and also features 16GB of internal storage (along with a Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB more), a very good 5MP camera with 1080p video recording (as of right now, it records at 720p but that is expected to be changed with a software update), a VGA front facing camera for videoconference/self-portraits, an HDMI output capable of outputting everything which is seen on the device (unlike HDMI outputs seen on devices such as the HTC Evo which is only capable of outputting multimedia), as well as all the basic features seen on pretty much all smartphones (WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS/accelerometer/proximity sensor). Another cool feature of this phone is that the power button doubles as a fingerprint reader to give you the option to add more security in the case that somebody tries to unlock your phone. I recently got a chance to play around with this phone and came away highly impressed by the display along with the overall speed/smoothness of the device.

Since this is device is a dual-core device, the features and functionality of this phone is amazing due to the speed. Nvidia is releasing their own app store, TegraZone, geared towards developers to create highly CPU-demanding apps (mostly 3D games) for the phone. And Motorola has released highly intuitive accessories built to truly harness the power of the dual core processor. The first accessory which they unveiled at CES (and completely stole the show) is the laptop dock. This docking station is essentially a netbook shell which includes an 11.5” display, a keyboard, track pad, 2 speakers (along with a 3.5mm headphone port), 2 USB slots (for an external mouse/keyboard), an HDMI slot (for an external monitor or TV), and a battery capable of working for 8 hours (and capable of charging the phone, while the phone is on the dock). Once the phone is placed onto the laptop dock, Motorola’s own interface is launched. This mini-OS includes full access to the phone by allowing you to view the entire phone on the big screen (including access to all apps including many of the great games available on the Android market, as well as the ability to make phone calls though a Bluetooth headset or other means), the popular Firefox browser (it is a full desktop browser with flash working), an app (Motorola Entertainment Center) for easy access to multimedia/entertainment as well as access to Citrix (a desktop from another computer which you are able to access over the air on the laptop dock for the phone). Keep in mind, with the dual core processor, this laptop is able to run much faster than most netbooks on the market. Using this dock on AT&T’s network will require a tethering plan but it can be used on WiFi without the tethering package. Furthermore, Motorola has also created a multimedia dock which is a dock that includes an HDMI output (for a monitor/HDTV), 3 USB ports (for use with a keyboard/mouse) and a 3.5mm port for audio output. This dock can give you access to Motorola’s mini-OS found on the laptop dock at a lower price (a desktop environment instead of a laptop environment, and with the HDMI output, gives you the ability to view all of your media or play games on a giant HDTV).

While this phone is revolutionary on its own, Motorola has created many accessories to make the functionality of this device close to equal to that of a computer. I truly feel that this is the first superphone ever released because of the functionality coupled with the abilities which these accessories unleash. Purchasing accessories is essential for this phone in order to protect this device to keep it in pristine condition (as a device like this should retain its value very well) as well as add functionality. Cell phone accessories is the best place to find accessories for this device due to the wide selection, high quality and low prices. You can find accessories such as the Atrix laptop dock, Atrix multimedia dock, Atrix car dock, Atrix Bluetooth keyboard, Atrix case, Atrix screen protector, cell phone boosters, Bluetooth headsets and more. You can check out the wide selection of Motorola Atrix accessories here.

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HTC Inspire 4G Accessories

February 18th, 2011

With Sprint (WiMax), T-Mobile (HSPA+) and Verizon (LTE) all going live with 4G networks, AT&T, the second largest carrier in the nation, is also launching theirs. While they may be last, their brilliant strategy, if executed correctly, can release the best 4G network. AT&T is going to be the only network to launch two different types of 4G networks, HSPA+ and LTE. As a result, data speeds outside of the faster LTE coverage areas will fall back onto HSPA+, which is close to being as fast (as they are in their current states, LTE has the potential to be much faster in the future). Verizon and Sprint, however, would fall back onto 3G when outside of 4G coverage areas (which can be about 1/10 of the speed and would be heavily noticeable). AT&T is currently focused on building out their HSPA+ network and intends to launch their LTE network during the second half of the year.

Since AT&T’s HSPA+ 4G network is now active, the first 4G phone on the second largest network in the country has been launched. And it comes with no surprise that this device is by HTC. The first 4G phones on Sprint (Evo), T-Mobile (G2) and Verizon (upcoming Thunderbolt) were all by HTC. And all have been held in the highest regard due to the outstanding quality of the smartphone manufacturing powerhouse. At Mobile World Congress during February 2011, HTC took home the award for Best Device Manufacturer of 2010 (ahead of Apple, Samsung, Nokia, LG and many others). And given the devices they launched in 2010, it comes as no surprise. These devices includes the above mentioned devices along with other popular devices such as the Nexus One, Desire, myTouch 4G, Desire HD, Desire Z, Evo Shift, HD7, Surround and many more. All of these devices running either Google’s Android operating system or Microsoft’s highly regarded Windows Phone 7 operating system. This 4G smartphone includes HSPA+ radios capable of download speeds up to a whopping 14.4MBPS (depending on how strong the HSPA+ network is in a given area), it is highly similar to the Desire HD in Europe with the only difference being the fact that it has 4GB of internal storage instead of 1.5GB.

This smartphone runs on Google’s highly regarded operating system, Android. It utilizes 2.2.1 (and is expected to be upgraded to 2.3 or 2.4 sometime in the coming months) along with the newest version of HTC Sense, 2.0. HTC Sense is the very intuitive and popular user interface and this new version of Sense incorporates many outstanding features such as locations (which includes maps stored on the phone memory as opposed to online and HTC’s turn-by-turn navigation which requires a small subscription fee), an improved browser, improved built-in e-reader, better text select options, picture editing tools, better integration of social networking and access to the cloud experience of HTCSense.com (a new site which includes remote access to the phone, to give you the ability to locate your phone, make your phone ring, have your calls forwarded to another number, texts forwarded to the cloud, as well as remotely wipe your phone (if you suspect that it is lost or stolen). This website is also able to backup all of your SMS messages. These features which are included with the device for free rival the paid service of MobileME available by Apple for the iPhone. On top of Android 2.2.1 and HTC Sense 2.0, this phone boasts outstanding hardware. The phone is built from aluminum to give it outstanding build quality and an amazing feel, which has been come to be expected by HTC phones. Along with this, it includes a massive 4.3” capacitive WVGA Super-LCD touchscreen (S-LCD is a type of LCD screen which can be visible in direct sunlight, it is similar to the display technology utilized by the Apple iPhone among many other smartphones). This phone uses Qualcomm’s latest generation of Snapdragon single-core processors, running at a clock speed of 1GHz. This is the same processor utilized by the myTouch 4G as well as many upcoming phones, it is much more power efficient than the previous generation of Snapdragon processors (which was seen in phones such as the HTC Evo, Incredible, Nexus One, Desire, Dell Streak, SonyEricsson Xperia X10, every Windows Phone 7 device among many others), boasts a better graphics processing unit (GPU) and is more friendly to overclock (for people who root their devices and overclock the processor, rooting is an Android process similar to jailbreaking for an iPhone). Along with the upgraded processor, this phone includes a whopping 768MB of RAM and a very good 8MP camera with 720p video recording. And from the AT&T store, it has a surprisingly very low price tag for a high end smartphone at $99.99 on a 2-year contract.

A great smartphone like this requires great accessories in order to keep the phone in pristine condition (this can keep the phone functioning perfectly while you use it, as well as maximizing the potential resale value for the down the line at the point in time for which you choose to upgrade to a newer device) as well as some accessories that add potential functionality to the device. You can check out the wide selection, high quality and low prices of cell phone accessories to find items that help improve this already amazing smartphone. You can find accessories such as Inspire case, Inspire screen protector, Inspire dock, Inspire car charger, Inspire replacement battery, Inspire extended battery, Bluetooth headsets, cell phone boosters and many more. You can check out HTC Inspire accessories here.

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Sony Xplod Bluetooth CD Receiver

February 16th, 2011

One great feature which is seen on almost all new cell phones is Bluetooth. This technology gives your phone the ability to connect with other Bluetooth devices such as headsets (and there are devices for both multimedia headsets as well as one-ear headsets designed specifically for phone calls), computers (to make transferring files easy), other phones which have Bluetooth receivers (to share information/files) and as seen in many new models, vehicles. Having a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle gives the ability to conduct phone calls without having to touch your phone. A built-in microphone allows for speech and the sound system within the vehicle gives you the ability to hear the other person. As a result, you can conduct a phone call as if you are speaking to somebody next to you. This makes driving while making phone calls, easy and safe.

While this great feature is seen on most new vehicles, solutions to get this great technology installed in older vehicles is usually highly expensive. This particular receiver by Sony is truly a game changer since it brings an affordable price tag to a vehicle stereo receiver with Bluetooth capabilities. This particular receiver has a detachable face to help avoid theft, includes an auxiliary input to connect to most MP3 players/laptops/etc. Furthermore, it includes the ability to control the popular MP3 player, the Apple iPod, directly from the receiver itself. It includes RCA outputs for external amplifiers, the ability to play CDs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs/CDs loaded with MP3/WMA files and the Radio Data System feature which includes identification (including song/program identification in most cases) for AM/FM stations. It is also satellite/HD radio ready and boasts 52 watts of peak power to all four speakers. Even without the Bluetooth capability, this car stereo receiver is clearly fully loaded coupled with the quality which is to be expected by Sony products. If you are in the market for a car stereo receiver and are interested in adding Bluetooth capabilities to your vehicle and looking for a highly reasonable price, then you should look no further than the Sony Xplod MEX-BT2900.

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Product Review: LumenCam Tactical Digital Video Flashlight

February 11th, 2011

In November 2010, Klein Electronics announced the LumenCam, a heavy duty flashlight which combines a camcorder. While I have seen several similar products, I have yet to encounter one which is reasonably priced and of a very high quality. So when I first heard of this product, I knew that I had to get my hands on it to try it out, review it, and then determine whether or not it was worth buying. I was recently able to get my hands on one of these and after a couple of days of playing around with it, I have come away highly impressed by what I see.

What first drew me to the LumenCam were the specs along with ridiculously low price (under $350) given how useful it is. What really stuck out at me was the fact that it is an actual heavy duty LED flashlight. It outputs up to 180 lumens (adjustable) which is identical to my current flashlight that delivers outstanding brightness as well as gives me a wide and long range of light. Along with the powerful LED flashlight, this item also includes a VGA (640×480) camcorder. And with 4GB of built-in storage, a USB 2.0 port and huge 2000mAh battery which allows for up to 3.5 hours of continuous filming. This device is also waterproof like any heavy duty flashlight should be.

I also find this product to be highly useful and given the relatively low price tag, it is perfect for many different types of people. For the average person, it would be perfect to keep in a vehicle at all times in the case that something was to break down. The heavy duty flashlight can deliver an optimal view under the hood while the camcorder can help show a mechanic exactly what went wrong, when it went wrong. For a property owner, this item is great to have as it could allow to discretely gather evidence when monitoring property. As well as giving them a chance to be able to analyze every aspect of their property (especially dark, difficult to view areas). It is perfect for law enforcement and security personnel to have as they too would be able to discretely monitor property and/or gather evidence. It can also help law enforcement officers to give trainees/recruits a chance to see what they did right and potentially where they went wrong. It is ideal to have for contractors, construction workers, inspectors and plumbers as they would be able to get a very in-depth look of small dark areas (perhaps checking for damage, or termites, or dirt, or a clog, which is also highly useful since it is a waterproof device). The flashlight can help anybody get an optimal view of what they need to view as well as video to closely analyze it at a later time.

As previously stated, I recently was able to test out one of these products and came away highly amazed. The first thing which really stood out at me was the build quality. This is a heavy duty LED flashlight. It is highly durable, very rugged. The light delivered by the item is amazing. The range is both long and wide and the light is extremely bright. It also works amazing underwater. The fact that it is a camcorder is also very well concealed which is ideal for evidence gathering. While the resolution of the camera is not HD, I did come away surprisingly very impressed by the picture quality. My videos looked crystal clear to me. I even tested it out in small, dark, difficult to see areas, and I was able to easily differentiate, everything it was which I wanted to view. I did not get a chance to do a thorough review concerning battery life but after 1.5 hours of continuous video recording, it was still going very strong. I did not run into any memory problems (as 4GB is quite a lot for a VGA camcorder) and the battery did not show any signs of wavering (the manufacturer claim is 3.5 hours which is much more than I can ever see myself needing).

Overall, I recommend this product to pretty much anybody. This is truly a breakthrough in technology since it can provide for so many uses, and provide for them very well. If you are somebody who finds yourself in need of a product for this, then you should take a very close look at the LumenCam by Klein Electronics. You can check out this heavy duty flashlight and camcorder here.

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Product Review: Synaps iPhone 4 Case with Extended Battery

February 4th, 2011

This past summer saw the release of many smartphones including the HTC Evo, Motorola Droid X/Droid 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S series (which includes the Vibrant on T-Mobile USA, the Captivate on AT&T, the Epic on Sprint and Fascinate on Verizon). However, there was probably no smartphone launch bigger than the fourth generation of the Apple iPhone, the iPhone 4 on AT&T (and a CDMA version of this phone will be releasing to Verizon Wireless next week). When the iPhone first released in 2007, it transformed the way smartphones are viewed throughout our society. The original iPhone was the first phone to include a capacitive touch screen which opened up a new world of apps including many highly intuitive games, smooth browsing thanks to multi-touch (pinch to zoom, double tap to zoom) and a large selection of personal as well as corporate apps. The iPhone app store boasts over 300,000 apps which is more than any other platform. In fact, due the potential offered by capacitive touchscreens, pretty much all of Apple’s competitors are offering smartphones with capacitive touchscreens (including phones which run on the newest versions of Blackberry OS by RIM, WebOS by Palm, Windows Phone 7 OS by Microsoft and the highly acclaimed smartphone OS by Google which was introduced in 2008, Android). Despite this competition in a market which they pioneered, the iPhone quickly rose to the top as the most popular smartphone in the United States and still has been remaining there over the past couple of years. However, due to all of the competition also releasing phones with capacitive touchscreens and in some cases, phones that boasted better specifications than the iPhone, Apple knew they had to release something big. And they did just that. The first thing you would notice about the fourth iteration of the iPhone was the new design. This phone features a design out of glass (which Steve Jobs claims is the same glass found on the windows of helicopters and trains) and metal (including antennas on the outside for higher gain when insulated by a case) to provide overall outstanding build quality (which has been come to expected over the years by Apple’s iPhone series). Instead of the rounded shape featured by the previous three iterations of the iPhone (the original iPhone which only ran on EDGE, the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS), this new iPhone features a more square shape and is also currently the slimmest phone on the market.

Despite the fact that this phone boasts less thickness, Apple was able to pack in many more new features. This phone features a beefier processor (it utilizes Apple’s A4 chip found in the iPad. It is a 1GHz chip which is a version of Samsung’s Hummingbird chip found in the Galaxy S  series with customizations by Apple), more RAM (512MB), a new display (while it is still 3.5″, it features the Super LCD display by Sony that makes viewing easier in direct sunlight and an amazing 960v640 resolution which is the highest screen resolution found on any smartphone, this combination delivers over 300 pixels-per-inch which is similar to what is seen on magazines and books and more pixels than the human eye can differentiate at a reasonable distance), a front facing camera for videoconferencing and self-portraits, an improved rear camera (high quality 5MP camera, dual LED flash and capable of recording video up to a resolution of a whopping 720p) a gyroscope to allow games to incorporate angular rotations and most importantly, a larger battery (according to teardowns by iFixIt, this new battery is 1420mAh which is roughly a 16% increase from the 1220mAh battery found on the iPhone 3GS). While this phone features outstanding hardware, Apple also introduced a newer version of their smartphone operating system, now named iOS. The new iteration of their smartphone allows for more customization (customizations of the wallpaper) and it was the first Apple operating system to feature some form of multi-tasking (while it is not true multitasking, it is intelligent, battery efficient multitasking which allows for seamless transition across various apps which is coded to multitask).

A great phone like this requires accessories in order to keep it in pristine condition and in some cases, add functionality. This particular accessory for the iPhone which I discovered is able to do both of these things, and do them both, very well. While the battery in the iPhone is larger than the ones found on previous generations, the new features (especially multitasking) and improved hardware (especially the 1GHz processor) in this phone can potentially cause for a higher battery drain. While most users are able to see at least one full day before being forced to charge the battery, some heavy users (especially corporate users and gamers) may require a better solution. Examples of usage which can drain the battery fast include using the phone on 3G/WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS, playing games (especially CPU-hogging 3D games), syncing with e-mail and/or calendars, streaming media and more which I am forgetting at the moment. One aspect of the iPhone 4 is that it has a design which does not allow for an easily removable/replaceable battery, so extended batteries or backup batteries are not an option. These heavy users are usually forced to carry a charger wherever they go and hope to get a chance to charge their phone for an extended period of time. While this is a working option, it is not a very convenient option (especially for somebody who is constantly on the go).

However, since the iPhone is the most popular smartphone on the market, one major advantage is the huge selection of accessories available for the phone. There are many aftermarket accessory manufacturers competing within this huge market to introduce highly advanced accessories. This particular accessory which I was able to get my hands on really blew me away. It is a case which provides outstanding protection for the phone, along with an extended battery pack. While there are many similar products on the market to this, this particular case is actually very good looking (it offers a round design and great grip which feels amazing in the hands), offers outstanding protection for the iPhone 4 (I even dropped it once when using the case and the phone was completely fine, the layers this case provides does make it highly durable), the signal from the iPhone with this case on was outstanding (meaning the insulation offered for this antenna is perfect, probably due to the rubber coating),  and the extra battery works highly intelligently. I say that because it includes an LED power indicator to show you truly the amount of battery life you have. The battery included with this case is 1300mAh and it works alongside (not instead of) the included 1420mAh battery to nearly double the battery life of the original phone. The case also features a push top to give ultimate protection for the rear camera as well as protection from potential color distortion to the phone by the double rubber casing. Overall, I came away highly impressed by the design of this case and feel that this case is a must have for any heavy user who is tired of seeing their superphone constantly on a charger. If you are somebody who is having battery problems with your iPhone and in need of a sleek looking case, then you should take a very serious look at the Synaps JP-1300. You can check out this iPhone 4 case with extra battery here.

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1800mAh Battery for HTC Evo

February 2nd, 2011

Last summer, the release of the Evo (you can check out more HTC Evo accessories here) by HTC (you can check out more HTC accessories here) onto Sprint (you can check out more Sprint accessories here) was truly a breakthrough in technology in the United States. What made the Evo so revolutionary was the fact that it was the first phone in the United States to be able to utilize the 4G network, WiMax, which is currently being rolled out throughout the nation by Sprint and Clearwire (it is currently available on over 70 markets with plans to add many more until it is available nationwide). This network can offer speeds of up to ten times faster than experienced on 3G and with Sprint offering a WiFi Hotspot feature on the Evo (allowing the phone to let up to eight WiFi-enabled devices to use the blazing fast 4G speeds); it is like having a cable modem in your pocket. And there is probably no better smartphone to have the ability to utilize this powerful network than the Evo. The Evo is the first phone in the United States to combine a beautiful 4.3” WVGA display, powerful 1GHz Snapdragon processor by Qualcomm (you can check out more Qualcomm accessories here), 512MB of RAM (giving it the ability to multitask fairly efficiently), GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, a very good 8MP rear camera with dual LED flash, 720p video recording and a 1.3MP front facing camera for videoconferencing and self-portraits. It also utilizes the highly acclaimed Android 2.2 operating system and HTC’s highly acclaimed Sense user interface. It also includes a kickstand to easily allow you to view movies and act as an on-the-go dock. This amazing hardware equates for great features which includes surfing the web from anywhere the Sprint network is able to obtain a signal, sending/receiving e-mail/IMs, viewing attachments, editing documents, obtaining directions/finding attractions (and the built-in GPS equates for great accuracy in this regard), streaming/viewing media (and I can tell you from experience, that movies look outstanding on this giant screen) and many more which I am currently forgetting. Also, rooting (or jailbreaking) the device opens up many other features such as overclocking the processor, installing custom firmware or ports of firmware from other phones, easily taking screenshots, easily creating full backups of the system, installing different themes and truly being able to customize every aspect of this great smartphone.

However, utilizing these features does tend to drain the battery a lot faster than it does on standby. Using WiFi, 4G or 3G sucks up more juice than using 2G or turning off the mobile network, using GPS, Bluetooth, syncing with calendars/e-mail over the air, receiving push notifications, streaming media, playing games and if you are rooted and overclocked the processor all are potential causes towards seeing potentially major battery drain. Especially since the processor for this smartphone utilizes the previous generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon system that uses 65nm processing power instead of the more battery efficient 45nm processing power found in the T-Mobile myTouch 4G (you can check out myTouch 4G accessories here). The battery included with this phone is 1500mAh and coupled with the very good power management options included in HTC Sense is good enough to help most people last throughout the entire day, there are many power users who require to either carry a charger or extended battery everywhere they go and if not, experience their phone running out of battery and potentially risking ending up in a difficult situation in the case of an emergency and a dead phone. There are many power users who are unable to carry around a spare cell phone battery or a charger everywhere they go, and even if they can carry around a charger, may not have anywhere they can leave their phone for extended periods of time. There is one solution, to purchase an extended battery. What makes this difficult is finding a battery which is known to be of a high quality and give you the extra battery life you need. Based on my experience, I have found the most reliable yet fairly affordable manufacturer for extended batteries to be Mugen Power. I use a Mugen extended battery on my smartphone and have seen the results to be far greater than I expected. And every smartphone owner I know who use a Mugen battery has come away highly satisfied by what it provides. The quality is as good as, if not better, than the included stock battery and the extra juice can easily help my phone make it throughout the day. While extended batteries do add a little bit of weight to the phone, the difference is not great enough to deny how important the added battery life can be for power users. Similar to the extended battery for HTC Incredible which I discussed on my previous cell phone accessories blog post, this particular battery is 1800mAh meaning it provides 20% extra juice than the included stock battery. And the best thing about this battery is that it works with the current battery door meaning there is no need to purchase an extra battery door and it keeps the same great appearance/thinness of the phone intact. This battery is available on cell phone accessories website and you can view this extended battery for HTC Evo here.

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1800mAh Extended Battery for HTC Droid Incredible

February 2nd, 2011

Over the past 5-10 years, the technology of smartphones has been seeing major growth. Today, these phones have many capabilities besides sending and receiving phone calls and SMS/MMS messages. One big reason has to be the evolution of the cellular networks. Now, phones are able to connect to the internet connection from anywhere coverage is existent. And this opens up many possibilities in terms of features, including but not limited to surfing the web to quickly look anything up, stream media from virtually anywhere, sending/receiving e-mail/instant messages, viewing attachments, editing documents, obtaining directions/finding attractions (virtually all new smartphones today are equipped with GPS capabilities to give you the most accurate results in this regard), listening to music (virtually all smartphones have Bluetooth allowing you to listen through a wireless Bluetooth headset). However, utilizing these capabilities does drain the battery. While for most people, the stock battery can get them one full day; this is not the case for very heavy users.

In terms of outstanding power but less than outstanding battery life, one phone which comes to mind has to be the HTC Incredible (you can check out more Droid Incredible accessories here) available on Verizon (you can check out more Verizon accessories here). The included battery is relatively small compared to many other phones on the market at 1300mAh plus it utilizes the previous generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (you can check out more Qualcomm accessories here) which uses a processing power of 65nm meaning it is not as efficient in terms of battery life compared to a phone which utilizes the newer 45nm processors such as the T-Mobile myTouch 4G (you can check out myTouch 4G accessories here). While the great design of HTC (you can check out more HTC accessories here) and their brilliant Sense user interface does offer many power saving options resulting in about a day of use on a single charge for most people, there are still many heavy users (in both the personal and business realm) who are forced to carry a charger or replacement battery everywhere they go, or end up running out of battery causing them to potentially be in a difficult position in a time of emergency. Examples of use which cause a high drain of battery include using the phone on 3G or WiFi as opposed to 2G or turning off the mobile network, streaming media, using Bluetooth, using GPS, syncing with e-mail/calendars/instant messaging services, receiving push notifications, playing games (especially since the Android market offers many highly addicting games which can potentially be played for hours on end) and apps which are constantly running in the background. Furthermore, people who root (or jailbreak) their Incredible and overclock the processor will also see a higher battery drain than normal (especially since most people who root their phones tend to be very heavy users of their devices). While my previous cell phone accessories blog post discussed how useful purchasing a spare cell phone battery (you can see more cell phone batteries here) could be, it is not a practical solution for all heavy cell phone users. For many people, it is not possible to carry around a spare battery everywhere they go just in case they run out of juice.

However, there is a very viable solution for these heavy. It would be to purchase an extended battery. While extended batteries for the Incredible can be difficult to find and some of the ones available are not of a very high quality, cell-phone-accessories will soon have solutions by Mugen Power available. If you are not familiar with Mugen, they are one of the leaders in aftermarket batteries. Every battery they make is custom built for the phone which it is marketed for. As somebody who has been using an extended battery by Mugen for almost one year, I have come away highly impressed by the quality of their batteries. The extra battery life is exactly what me, as a heavy user, requires and thanks to this replacement battery, I have been able to get one day, many times more, of usage. And during this long period of time, I have had zero problems with the battery itself. And the same can be said for every other smartphone user I know who has purchased an extended Mugen battery for their phone. While extended batteries does add a little bit of more weight to the phone, the functionality offered does make it well worth it. This particular battery is 1800mAh meaning it can give you about 38% extra battery life compared to the stock 1300mAh battery. The best thing about this battery is despite how much bigger it is than the original battery, a replacement battery door is not required. You can check out this extended battery for HTC Incredible here.

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Tip: Purchasing a Backup Cell Phone Battery

January 31st, 2011

Over the past several years, mobile phones have become a vital part of the daily lives for most people. This revolutionary technology gives you the ability to easily reach anybody you need to from virtually anywhere as well as possessing many other amazing capabilities and features. I feel that it is the most important tool to have in the case of an emergency, a good example being a car accident, especially since there are many cell phones which have the ability to take pictures which can be very important for documentation purposes. Cellular phones today are more widespread than they ever have been, reasons most likely being the variety of phones and carriers who offer different regions of coverage (or where coverage is strongest) and various plans depending on the amount of usage. Also, the price of cellular phones are much more affordable than they ever have been, the biggest reason for this being discounts and rebates offered with contracts entered in with a particular carrier.

There are phones available today which offer more capabilities than most of us even thought possible 5 years go alongside ingoing/outgoing phone calls and text messages. These potential capabilities include connecting to the internet from anywhere where carrier coverage is available, and this possibility opens up a whole new world of capabilities including surfing the web allowing you to quickly look up something at any moment in which you need to, checking and responding to e-mails/instant messages, finding attractions and directions from anywhere to anywhere (in fact many phones today also have a built in GPS to give you the most accurate directions), downloading and editing attachments, playing high quality games, listening to music to virtually replace MP3 players (especially since most cell phones have Bluetooth capabilities), viewing videos (including streaming video), as previously mentioned, many phones even offer cameras to make it possible to capture any moment, whether it is through still pictures or videos, and some phones even offer front facing cameras to make videoconferencing from anywhere possible and many more features (there are probably too many to list and more being added given how constant evolving this technology is). I truly believe that cell phones today can help us keep in touch with the world around us more effectively than any other technology and that it helps make our world seem a lot smaller than it actually is. There is little doubt that cell phones have made a huge impact for most people.

It seems as if the technology of mobile devices has been increasing greatly over the past several years yet the technology of the batteries offered has not been. Utilizing your cellular phone to harness all of these amazing features does can drain the battery faster than it used to before some of these features were available. While most phones last at least one day on a single charge, there are many heavy users who do often experience problems concerning battery life. Using your phone on 3G/4G or WiFi does drain the battery much faster than leaving it on 2G or turning off the mobile network all together, as does activities such as playing high quality games, streaming audio or video, using GPS functionality, using Bluetooth functionality, always syncing with personal/work calendars, receiving push notifications, apps which are always running in the background and many more potential causes. Due to how important cell phones are within our society, it could cause major problems for most people if their phones were to completely run out of battery.

If you are one of the many who sees your cell phone battery constantly draining and it is becoming a major hassle for your daily life, then I suggest that you should take serious consideration into purchasing a backup battery to keep with you at all times in the case that your battery runs out. Running out of battery could have serious negative effects on your business life, personal life, as well as potentially leaving you in a horrible situation in the case of an emergency. Having a backup battery will keep you protected from this potential disaster and leave all bases covered. Even if you are not a heavy user and you do get good battery life on your phone, it would still be a good idea to consider purchasing a spare cell phone battery to keep with you in the case that something goes wrong with your current battery to eliminate the need to wait for a new one and keeping your mobile phone functioning at all times. Also, if you are an outdoors person, and as a result you go camping, hunting or fishing and find yourself going for days at a time without being able to charge your phone to keep your cell phone battery functioning, then a replacement battery is also a good idea for you since you will be able to easily be connected with the world around you.

While replacement batteries directly from the phone manufacturer are costly, I have discovered aftermarket cell phone batteries to be a highly effective low cost alternative. As somebody who has owned many different types of cell phones, the first accessory (or one of the first accessories) I have always purchased would be a cell phone battery. I have found some aftermarket batteries to produce quality similar to, or in some cases better than, the battery by your phone manufacturer included with the phone. Aftermarket batteries are almost always more affordable but in terms of quality, they are a mixed bag. Differentiating between them is highly difficult. Finding a high quality aftermarket for a very low price can be difficult but it can very easily be done. All it requires is a little bit of research and testing them yourself. Cell-phone-accessories is the best place to find low cost yet high quality aftermarket batteries. And with a very good return policy, you can be sure about this yourself. You can find very low cost batteries which are compatible with phones by HTC (you can check out more HTC accessories here), LG (you can check out more LG accessories here), Nokia (you can check out more Nokia accessories here), Motorola (you can check out more Motorola accessories here), Samsung (you can check out more Samsung accessories here), Pantech (you can check out more Pantech accessories here), Blackberry (you can check out more Blackberry accessories here), Palm (you can check out more Palm accessories here), Sony Ericsson (you can check out more Sony Ericsson accessories here) and many more. You can find the cell phone battery you need here.

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Life Blue Tube Air Radiation-Free Stereo Headset

January 28th, 2011

Over the last few years, cellular phones have grown to the point where it has become a vital part of our society. According to International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry, CTIA, the total percentage of the U.S population which was subscribed to a wireless connection as of June 2010 was 93%. There are wireless devices available in all price ranges on a variety of carriers who offer various plans depending on the required usage. As a result, it is easy for any person to find the perfect device for them. The main reason as to why cellular phones have been able to become so vital to our society is due to how they are an effective way for us to keep in touch with the world around us. It is essential to have a cellular device in the case of any emergency as well as being the easiest way, for most people, to reach any family member, friend, co-worker or acquaintance whenever it is that they need to. And the capabilities of cellular devices have also been growing to the point where it can be like having a portable computer in your pocket. There are many cellular devices today which are able to connect to the web wherever your network coverage is available and phones which have advanced capabilities such as surfing the internet, sending/receiving e-mails/instant messages, GPS navigation, editing documents, viewing attachments, playing games along with the ability to send and receive phone calls and text/picture messages. There are even many phones which include cameras to give you the chance to capture any moment whether it is through picture or video. There is little doubt that cellular devices are able to help make our world seem smaller.

While a high majority of people require the use of cellular devices, there are many are not aware of potential long term health risks that can arise from them. Over the past several years, networks have been transmitting signals over high radio frequencies. As a consequence, our heads are closely exposed to radiation. And while there is a proven link between radiation and cancer, the link between cancer and cellular phones has yet to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This is mainly due to the fact that few years in which cellular devices have been transmitting these signals over high radio frequencies are not a large enough period to determine how existent and how serious the risk is. For example, people who start smoking cigarettes and smoke on a regular basis, if they get cancer, usually do not get it until 20-40 years down the line. These health risks should be enough concern for anybody to look into smarter ways to communicate through mobile devices. There are many experts who recommend using a headset yet they do neglect the fact that for most headsets, the radiation is transmitted through the wire and a percentage of it is transmitted directly inside of the ear, very close to the brain. And Bluetooth headsets do not solve this issue as they too transmit signal through high radio frequencies. This should be troubling since there are so many people within our society who use a cellular device (with our without a headset) including young children.

Up until now, we have yet to see a viable solution which completely eliminates the risk of cancer from the radiation transmitted through cellular phones. Life Blue has created a highly innovative product which can save you and your family from this hazard which can be posed by this vital technology. And as a result, can allow you to continue utilizing cellular phones without having to worry about this major threat. It is a headset which features a design that utilizes a hollow tube similar to a stethoscope to eliminate the possibility of radiation reaching your head. This tube also acts as a special sound pressure chamber to enhance the sound and deliver crystal clear sound quality. I was recently able to obtain one of these outstanding headsets and I was able to test it out. I came away highly impressed by the overall quality of the product. The first thing which really surprised me, in a good way, was the sound quality. Given that it sends sound through a tube, it is different from any headset I have ever seen. Honestly, I did not know what to expect in terms of sound quality. And I must say that it sounded highly similar to the expensive Bluetooth headset which I use on a daily basis. While I rarely ever use corded headsets, I found this particular one to be very practical. It utilizes a tangle free expansion cord which can be adjusted to the perfect length so that there is no messy cable hanging out from you. Different from the over the ear radiation free headset (you can check out this Life Blue radiation free headset here) which I presented in a previous cell-phone-accessories blog post, this particular headset is also a stereo headset so it can be placed into both ears and can effectively work with cellular phones as well as MP3 players. This headset includes two jacks, one 2.5mm and one 3.5mm. And can therefore work with most cellular phones and MP3 players including devices by Apple (you can check out Apple accessories here), HTC (you can check out HTC accessories here), Blackberry (you can check out Blackberry accessories here), Samsung (you can check out Samsung accessories here), LG (you can check out LG accessories here), Motorola (you can check out Motorola accessories here), Sony Ericsson (you can check out Sony Ericsson accessories here) and more. . It is built of durable plastic and the build quality seems like it can rival many more expensive headsets on the market. While I never have given much thought to these health risks of mobile phones up until recently, the research I have done has helped me realize that the smartest thing I can possibly do is to protect myself however I can. After being able to test this headset, I have little doubt that the smartest thing I can possibly do would be to carry one wherever I go and use it whenever I possibly can. So I had no choice but to purchase one for myself and highly recommend that you check it out as well. You can view this radiation free stereo headset here.

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