HTC EVO 4G is Sprint’s wonder phone revealing stunning specs and great looks.It’s the first 4G phone in the United States packed with the absolute android awesomeness. We’ll now see in detail if this CDMA is really a showstopper or just another bragger.

HTC EVO4G specs and features
The phone features 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8650 processor, which is currently supported by Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. Its 4.3”capacitive display vaunts WVGA resolution and multi-touch capabilities. The 8 mega pixel camera is another dynamic addition to the phone, complemented with 2x LED flash and Auto-focus skills. It is also capable of making 720p HD videos, which you can enjoy on your TV screens with the help of EVO’s HDMI port.There’s also a front 1.3 mega pixel camera with fixed focus, typically ideal for video chat and self-portrait.

The value added features like HTC Sense, Friend stream, WiMax mobile Wi-Fi router, HTC Sync, Amazon MP3 adds a lot of entertaining possibilities to the HTC EVO 4G. Battery is rechargeable 1500 mAh Li-ion, which is also compatible with the batteries of HTC Incredible, Hero, and Touch Pro 2. The device claims to give a talk time of around 5 hours and stand-by time of 146 hours.

The internal memory of this phone is composed of 1 GB ROM and 512 MB RAM. An eight GB microSD card is also included in the handset, which gives you a nice room for storage. One of the most amazing HTC EVO 4G specs is the Mobile Hotspot, which lets up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices, use the phone’s internet concurrently. Cool, isn’t it?

Other than that, there’s 802.11 b/g WLAN, 2.1 Bluetooth, and GPS navigation for your ease. Total weight of the device is just 6 ounces with battery.EVO’s unique kickstand completely satisfies its users by upholding the large screen for viewing entertaining HD stuff. In other words, it’s definitely a kickass stand.

HTC EVO 4G price
The phone is sold exclusively by Sprint, which provides different prices for different plans. With a 2 year contract, you have to choose from three different mobile plans that range from $69.99 a month (for 450 minutes) to $99.99 a month (for unlimited talktime).If you pick the unlimited plan with premium data (worth $10/month), then your total HTC EVO 4G price becomes $109.99 per month.Similarly, if you pick the cheapest 450 minutes plan, then your total becomes $79.99 a month. Either way, Sprint charges you mainly for the plan and services you choose, as the device itself is priced as $0.01 only.

HTC EVO4G reviews
Although the phone claims to give such a fair battery time, many people still complain about its quick and frustrating drainage in no time. Otherwise, the phone is still and will always remain one of the best Android devices ever. Its success is also proven by the release ofits successor HTC EVO 3D, which has taken the whole EVO charisma to a new dimension.

In all the good ways, this phone has definitely worked out for Sprint, which is exactly why we call it the Sprint’s darling!

On June 21, 2011, Obsidian Entertainment and Square Enixreleased their first joint venture called Dungeon Siege 3 in North America. It’s the first action-RPG from the Dungeon Siege series that isalso available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, in addition toWindows PC.Just like the previous versions, this game also features typical loot-filled dungeon crawling gameplay, but with certain modifications.

The storyline revolves around the Kingdom of Ehb, which is undergoing the era of destruction. As one of the four heroes, the players will take charge of rebuilding the kingdom in order to save it from complete demise. The plot, unlike before, is much more intensein Dungeon Siege 3. Multiplayer capabilities let up to four players fight together for the restoration of 10th Legion through the online co-op play option. The players can join or leave the battle whenever they want, without disturbing the overall action of the game.

The multiplayer mode also allows players to combine their individual powers to defeat a stronger enemy, vote on conversation options, and recover fallen co-players in the game. Dungeon Siege iii features customizable characters with three stances (one defensive, two offensive) and diverse magical and martial abilities, which can help you create a great impact during the game. These characters include Lucas Montbarron, Reinhart Manx, Aanjali, and Katarina. All of these characters have their own different back-stories but one common goal, i.e. to re-establish the torn kingdom.

Dungeon Siege 3 release date was June 17th, 2011 for Europe and July 28, 2011 for Japan. The game is rated Teen (T) and priced$47.70at Amazon,sold directly by Square Enix. You can also try the game by downloading its free demo version on Windows PC before making the actual purchase.

The game received a combination of good and bad reviews after its release. When some appreciated its effectiveness on consoles, others complained about its inept controls and interface on PC. Similarly, the dense storyline seemed like a positive step ahead to some, while others thought it to be a lengthy and boring addition to the game.

So if you’re a Dungeon RPG fan, and want to experience loot combined with story, then you must try this game for yourself. Because after all, the best judge is always you!

After experiencing both the ups and downs in the smartphone market, Research In Motion (RIM) is now trying to make its way in the tablet industry as well. The new Blackberry PlayBook tablet is the company’s first effort in this regard. Released in April 2011, this tablet is working really hard to make some productive revenue for its developers, if nothing else. We’ll now take a look at the goods and bads of this device in detail. So jump in!

Blackberry PlayBook Specs and Features
The tablet features 1 GHz dual core processor and 1 GB of Random-Access Memory (RAM). It has a distinctive 7-inch LCD screen with WSVGA 1024 x 600 pixel resolution,and acapacitive panel with multi-touch capabilities. The compact screenmakes this tabletreally handy by reducing its total weight to 0.9 lbs, which is much lighter as compared to the iPad.

PlayBook is backed by the new Blackberry Tablet OS with QNX technology, an operating system that also supports symmetric multiprocessing. The device also flaunts twin 1080p HD cameras ideal for making high-quality videos and video conferencing. The rear camera is 5 mega-pixels and the front-facing camera is 3 mega-pixels, definitely better than the low-quality iPad cameras in every way.Not just that, this Blackberry Tablet also have 1080p HDMI output; GPS; accelerometer; stereo speakers and microphones; digital compass; micro USB port; and 6-axis motion sensor (gyroscope). In terms of connectivity, the device can be connected through Bluetooth (2.1+ EDR) or Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n).Later, it will be updated to support WiMax, LTE, and HSPA+ as well, probably by the end of this year.

The Blackberry PlayBook release took place on April 19, 2011 with Best Buy being its preferred retailer in the USA. The device is available in three models, differentiating each other on the basis of external storage and also prices. Therefore, the 16 GB PlayBook is priced at $499, 32 GB at $599, and the 64 GB version is available at $699 in North America.

BlackberryPlayBook Review

Even after having such amazing features and smart technology, the Blackberry PlayBook couldn’t manage to attract users like the iPad. Why? There are a number of reasons for that. Let’s find out!

First, the PlayBookapps are pretty limited, especially when we compare them with Apple or Android applications. This majordrawback automatically reduces its usability and makes the device less enjoyable. There’s no doubt that applications play a great role in maintaining the reputation of devices. That’s why the continuously growing app stores of Apple and Android do not let their devices fade out from the market so easily.

Secondly, the Blackberry PlayBook price is pretty much similar to the iPad 2, which makes it a lot easier for buyers to make their choice between the two. Of course, no sane person would want to spend their money on an unstable new device, when a highly rated device is available at the same price.

And lastly, the false promise! The Blackberry tablet claims to give a battery life of up to 10 hours, but it actually gives much lesser time when compared with other tablets.According to a test done by Engadget, the PlayBook displayed an average battery life of 7:01 hours, which was fairly less than the iPads, Motorola Xoom and even Archos 101.

Overall, the Blackberry PlayBook is purty, smart and unique but it is also true that the industry is already dominated by a name-brand tablet. Therefore, the new tablet developers should consider all of the various aspects including features, competitors, prices, and of course timing before releasing their final products in the market.

For a number of reasons, the Amazon Kindle is among the hot topics of all the technology blogs these days.First, the Apple-Kindle controversy, and secondly, the Kindle textbooks rental program and a lot of other newly proposed plans and strategies. We’ll talk about all that, right here right now. But first, a quick recap!

What is Amazon Kindle?
Amazon Kindle is a longstanding e-books reader developed by Amazon, which is one of the largest online retailing website in the world. Released in late 2007, the first generation Kindle was a massive hit featuring 6” gray scale display and 250 MB internal memory. The third generation Kindle is their latest version, which was released in mid-2010. It is available in Wi-Fi, 3G, or both Wi-Fi+3G models and is priced between $139-$189, depending upon the model of your choice.

The new-generation Amazon Kindle reader is the fastest-selling Kindle, featuring the new E ink pearl technology display. This technology ensures higher contrast and faster refresh rate than its previous versions. Owned by millions of people around the world, this device is known for giving an enjoyable reading experience to its users by simulating the overall feel of paper-reading.

Apple-Kindle Issue
Recently, Apple enforced a new law on all the e-reader app developers, which asked them to remove any external links from their relative iOS applications. In order to comply with these policy changes, Amazon updated its iPhone and iPad Kindle apps by removing the “Kindle Store” button from the app thatpreviouslyled users to the Kindle store website for purchases and subscriptions.However, users can still access the website directly through browsers and purchase their favorite kindle books just like they did before.

Apple made these policy changes in order to retain its 30% share it receives from the in-app purchases. It’s an effort to induce people to make purchases from iBooks and not somewhere else. But we are not quite sure, if this move is really going to help Apple and stop people from making smart choices.

Kindle Textbooks Rental Service
The other great news is about the new service started by Amazon called “Kindle Textbook Rental” program. It’s a great deal for students who are already burdened with so many expensesduring their college life. By renting, students can save up to 80% on their textbooks as compared to the printed editions sold on Amazon.com. Students can choose the rental duration from 30 to 360 days and pay the rent accordingly.

This plan will not only help boost the rental textbooks sales, but also the Kindle fashion in the campuses. So overall, it’s a win-win situation for both students and the Amazon.

Other news…
Along with Amazon Kindle e-books, now you can also enjoy reading newspapers and magazines on your device, as this is another big change Amazon recently made. You can choose to read from over 100 newspapers and magazines, available in the Kindle Store including the Economist, and the New York Times.

Not only that, users can also share their favorite lines and quotes from their reading through Facebook and Twitter. All the newspapers and magazines are available through monthly subscriptions which includes a free 14-day trial and automatic wireless delivery to the Kindle.

One last treat!
You can get a number of Amazon Kindle books for free these days including Delivery, Stealing Jake, Cash Burn, and Reinventing Leona. If you’re into fiction, then you can enjoy reading these books at no cost and no obligation to subscribe or purchase. So download your copy now and keep Kindling!

After an overwhelming response of users just during the field trial period, Google is now
onboard with iPhone for the release of its first Google+ iPhone app. This recently released
application is now available for iPhone (4.1 iOS or newer), featuring all the vital functions for
your ease with the commitment to thrive in the future as well.

The best and most promising thing about this application is that it’s totally free, which makes
it a lot easier for everyone to get it directly from the iTunes. It is also reported that this iPhone
app for Google+ has now become the no. 1 free application in the Apple app store. You
can use many of the Google+ features on this app like access or manage your circles, get
streaming updates from your friends and other contacts, upload photos, check in from different
places, or use Huddles which is the instant group messaging service you can enjoy within a
circle. ‘Huddles’ is a great feature that is available in Google+ for mobile only.

The main interface of the Google+ iPhone app is very neat and simple, giving it a classy
Googlized touch. It has a black bar above and below the app with Settings and Notifications
icons on it. In the middle, there are only five icons namely Stream, Huddle, Photos, Profile,
and Circles arranged in a simple grid mode. In terms of appearance, this iPhone app looks
exactly like the Android app for Google+.

The application is not available for iPads or iPhones with older versions yet, so we can only
hope to see these other versions sometime really soon. Since Google+ is one of the fastest
growing projects ever presented, the developers must definitely be working really hard to
spread it on all the devices as soon as possible. Makes sense, right?

For all those who’re still not aware about The Google+, let me tell you, it’s a newly released
social networking project by Google, which is still in the field trial period, and like the
previous project Orkut, is accessible through invitations only. It will be open to public once
it gets over its trial mode, explained the developers. The project already received such an
amazing response from all around the world that people now expect it to oust Facebook in
the future. According to Google’s CEO Larry Page, “There are more than 10 million users on
the social network already, and more than 1 billion items are shared every day”.

It’s been more than 4 months that Apple launched its beloved tablet, the iPad 2,and people are still frenzied about getting their hands on it. This new tablet, unlike its previous version, claims to be 33% thinner, 15% lighter and much faster in terms of performance.Heightened customer satisfaction and great reviews about this latest device have definitely added up tomaintain the company’s dominance in the tablet industry. Now we’ll take a look at what things actually made this device a real success.

iPad 2 specifications

Compellingly, this second generation tablet by Apple is known for its great features like twin (front and rear) cameras, dual-core A5 chip, blazing fast graphics, iOS 4 operating system, and 10-hr battery life. Other than that, the device sports an amazing 9.7” LED backlit widescreen displaywith Multi-touch capability and IPS technology. It supports 1024 x 768 pixel resolution at 132 pixels-per-inch (ppi). The glossy screen used in iPad 2is noticeably stronger and more flexible, coated by a finger-resistant oleophobic covering. The body, as usual, is made with unibody aluminum constructionmaking the device look sleek and feel light altogether.

The total height of the new iPad is 9.50 inches, width 7.31 inches, depth 0.34 inches, and weight between 1.33 to 1.35 pounds depending upon the model of your choice. Talking about models, the device is available in two versions, one being Wi-Fi while the other one beingiPad 2 3g + Wi-Fi. You can also choose your tablet storage that is offered in 16, 32, and 64 GB sizes. The chip used in the tablet is a customized 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 chip that is two times faster than the previous A4 processor.

One of the two cameras installed in the iPad 2 is (well, a low-resolution) rear camera that is capable of recording 720p HD videos for up to 30 frames per second. However, the front facing camera is a VGA that can also take pictures and record video for up to 30 fps.Both the cameras work pretty well with FaceTime and somewhat nice with Skype.

Other iPad 2 specs include 3.5 mm stereo headset minijack; 30-pin dock connector port; built-in speakers; microphone; sensors like three-axis gyro, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor; and finally a 25 watt hour lithium-polymer battery that gives up to 10 hours of battery time on Wi-Fi and up to 9 hours on 3G.

iPad 2 price and carriers

In USA, two carriers (AT&T and Verizon) provide their services and data plans for the second iPad.Available in two colors, white and black, the device is accessible at the same price on both networks. The real catch is their varied data planswhich can help you decide the right thing for you at a right price. The iPad 2 price for device-only, starts from $629 for 16GB, which goes higher for 32GB (i.e. $729) and even higher for 64GB (i.e. $829).

These two available carriers provide an easier access to customers by minimizing the monarchy of just one carrier for such an amazing device. Now people can easily compare and choose the network that suits their needs the most.

iPad 2 smartcover

One thing we deliberately didn’t mention earlier in this article is the smartcover made by Apple especially for this device. Why? Because, we wanted to discuss this classified thing in an absolutely secluded section like this one.

The developers wanted to compliment this tablet with a cover that is as sleek and smart as the device itself. Therefore, they came up with the idea of iPad 2 smart cover that not only protects the screen but also revamps it in its own way. It is just a front-covering protection that is attached with magnets to the device. You can fold it to make a video or keyboard stand, or simply unfold it when you’re not using your iPad 2. The relationship between the device and smart cover is so strong that it goes to sleep when the cover is closed and wakes up when you open it to use. It also flips back like a flat page so that you can hold your tablet with ease.

iPad 2 review

Believe it or not, the Apple tablets are the only ones that secure highest customer satisfaction and ratings as compared to other tablets in the market. Reported by a poll, 95% of the future tablet buyers showed their interest in buying Apple iPads, even before the launch. Now four months following the release of iPad 2, a report presented on Thursday by Good Technology says that 97% of all the tablet activations were the iPads’ activation that also helped augmenting Apple’s general share of activations to around 80% in this quarter. The report also claimed that iPads are more renowned in the financial sectors as 46% of all the activations were accounted by the corporate industry.

Last words…

So, if you’re interested in buying but still confused about where to get an iPad 2, then our humble opinion would be to head out to a nearest Apple store so that you can test the device itself before buying and get it right away from the trusted people instead of buying online and waiting for days to get it shipped at your doorsteps. Good luck!

Released in September 2010, Nikon D7000 is by far the most advanced camera Nikon ever made. In terms of size, it lies somewhere between D300 and D90 cameras, since it is not as huge as the former one and not as lighter as the latter one. Its magnesium alloy body construction, weather/ dust seals and thick rubber coating makes it feel more like a professional camera that also fits well in your hands. With high-resolution 16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, ability to make 1080p HD videos and 6 frames per second shooting, this Nikon camera is available for $1,199.95.

Nikon D7000 Key Features

As we said earlier, this camera features 16.2 mp CMOS sensor, which makes it the second highest DSLR in terms of pixel resolution following the high-end24.5-megapixel D3X. It is also capable of recording 1080p HD videos with full time autofocus and external stereo microphone jack so that you can make up to 20 minutes videos in a professional way. With the help of the CMOS sensor, you can enjoy a higher ISO ranging from 100 to 6400 that can also expandup to ISO 25600 (Hi2) at its best.There’s also a new 2016-pixel RGB sensor providing an exact control of light metering. The Scene Recognition System helps controlling focus accuracy, exposure, iTTL flash and white balance. A customizable 39 point AF system with 3D tracking will help you focusing on images more adequately. This AF system has a detection range of -1 to +19 EV.

Moreover, there’s also a fixed intervalometer,dual SD card slots and an HDMI connection, 3.0 inch 921k-dot LCD monitor, Built-in Speedlight flash, and an EN-EL15 battery that allows you to shoot over 850 shots in one go.

Nikon D7000 Specifications

The Nikon F bayonet mount used in this camera accommodates many Nikon lenses like AF-S and other manual lenses, thanks to its ability to attach both mechanical and electrical contacts.The lens included in the kit is Nikkor AF-S 18-105mmVR. The camera weighs about 27.7 oz including batteries but not lens. The image resolution exceeds up to 4928 x 3264 pixels in the DX-format, while movie resolution goes up to 1920x1080p. Compatible image file formats are NEF (RAW) and JPEG and compatible movie file formats are MOV H.264/MPEG-4. The Nikon D7000 price is $1,199.95 just for body,however, the bundle including the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens will cost you $1,499.95.

Nikon D7000 Review

Having such a high resolution at a lower price is something that makes this camera somewhat a nice deal. It’s a casual yet professional DSLR with a nice grip that can make you feel confident and help you taking some great shots. Overall, it’s a smart kid from the Nikon DSLR family waiting to be picked up by an even smarter photographer. Give it a try!

Forget about iPad 2, it’s time to move on! Rumor has it Apple is up for a new venturecalled ‘iPad HD’ that is expected to be out in September this year.  This is simply going to be an HD version of iPad 2 plus a retina display.Now you might be thinking what’s the big deal about that? Well, actually a retina screen is a double-resolution 2048 x 1536 pixel display, which guarantees a marvelous pixel density that is yet to be seen in other devices. Apple has already been working on double resolution artwork in some iBooks versions and in iOS 5 betaslately. With all the high-tech stuff preloaded, iPad HD is aimed for “pro” users which means it could be handy for professional photography, music and video editing.

The rumor was first popped out by a tech blog called “This is my next”, managed by former editors of Engadget. The term iPad HD is also coined by the bloggers so we aren’t quite sure of what the actual name of the tablet is going to be but according to rumors, it will be “iPad 3” or “iPad HD”. There’s not much detailed information available about the other features, specs or its price yet. But one thing is for sure, the tablet is going to equal the iPad 2 price (it could be higher too!). Because, the high-end screen itself would be so expensive that it wouldn’t let the new tablet match its price with other Apple devices. But the question is who really cares about the prices when it comes to Apple?