Author: Adam

The Microsoft KIN One and Two

Recently, Microsoft has released its new KIN One and Two mobile phones. The phones are designed to simplify our digital, social network-oriented lives. In this aspect, it succeeds; kinda. However, to think of the the KIN One and Two as real smartphones would be absolutely ludicrous. Despite the KIN’s 3G network, Wi-Fi capabilities, 5MP camera, Bluetooth capability, and exceptional MotoBLUR-like interface, it lacks basic smartphone features, such as an IM client and calendar app. Although for its intended customer, teens and young adults who are obsessed with Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and other social networking sites, it is an acceptable phone, it will never be able to compare to similar smartphones. Its sluggish and somewhat unresponsive interface, as well as its need for the typical Verizon data plan without the typical benefits, The KIN series is another example of Microsoft’s inability to make a good all-around product. If Microsoft intends to gain support in a market dominated by the iPhone/Droid/Nexus One smartphones, they will need to step up their game, as well as their feature...

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Motorola Devour: The Droid's Unappreciated Little Brother

These days, Verizon users are flocking in droves to the Motorola Droid because it is absolutely amazing, and it is one of the best phones on Verizon’s network. However, in their race to have the number one phone on the number one network, most people have completely overlooked an equally excellent phone: The devour. The Motorola Devour has almost the same features as the Droid, and then some. The specs look almost identical: almost same size EVERYTHING, including the camera capabilities and the 3G network. The only point where the Devour trails behind the Droid is in screen size: however, it has a much sleeker and sturdier exterior. Most notable about the Devour is that it combines Google Android 1.6 with MotoBLUR, which puts all the information about each contact on your phone right at your fingertips, as well as combining all of the texting, emails, IMs, and Social Network updates you want right on the main screen. The Devour connects all the information you want and displays it right where you want it, something the regular Droid lacks. Overall, the Devour is a more socially-inclined phone than the Droid, as well as a better connected one. And at $149.99 with mail-in rebate, it undercuts the Droid by $50. So next time you’re at Verizon and you’re looking at the Droid, consider the Devour. It may be the little...

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Blackberry Storm2 Released

The new BlackBerry Storm was released one week ago for Verizon(USA) and Vodafone (International). So far, the latest creation from Research In Motion, ltd has been a success, as well as a much needed upgrade of the old BlackBerry The latest RIM BlackBerry features not only the latest BlackBerry Mobile OS (Version 5.0), an improved resolution screen, and a ton of other features. but the two most important ones; the improved touchscreen and Wi-Fi support. The Storm2 features an improved SurePress interface, which is designed to be more accurate and more effective. Unlike the old (piece of garbage) BlackBerry Storm, the new Storm2 has four button zones instead of 1, meaning that texting, email, surfing the web, and just using the phone, is more accurate, faster, and easier to use. the BlackBerry now has a much more streamlined, smoother design, and now looks more like a legitimate touchscreen smartphone. Even better, the Storm2 does not have the small “gap” between the screen and the body of the phone, meaning dust and dirt won’t be a problem. and best of all, the new storm2 has complete wi-fi capability. As an old BlackBerry  Storm owner, I think that most of these new features should have been on the first model. The past aside, the BlackBerry Storm2 is an excellent smartphone, and at $179.99 (with 2-year agreement), a great...

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