The Asus PadFone X Review

Phone + Tablet In One

• DynamicDisplay – 5” Full HD LTE smartphone <-> 9” Full HD LTE tablet

• One data plan – Use the phone’s data plan to access the Internet in tablet mode

• Battery – The battery in the tablet station charges the smartphone when docked for 2x longer battery life

• PixelMaster Camera – 13-megapixels for clear day photos and light sensitivity by up 400% for vivid night photos

• Powerful Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz quad-core processor

ASUS' Padfone X promises seamless switching between phone and tablet modes, but the company's execution doesn't live up to expectations. While some might like the curious combo for its low price tag, most people would be better served by two separate devices. PadFone X held the function of ASUS's unique leading and innovative design. It is an effortless convergent device combining technology and style. It removes the redundant data syncing and duplication of data plans, providing users with an incredibly light and uncompromised premium experience. With PadFone X, you can enjoy the options of different screen sizes.

Both the smartphone and tablet feature a stunning 1080p Full HD Super IPS display with vibrant colors, inky blacks and ultra-wide viewing angles. Full HD output to external displays is also supported via the MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) interface. And the PadFone X supports PMA wireless charging which eliminates the need for clumsy power cable connections.

The PadFone's concept has redefined the boundaries of what's possible with a smartphone and tablet. PadFone X features the unique ASUS-developed DynamicDisplay technology. It is a powerful technology that switches effortlessly between a 5'' Full HD LTE smartphone and a 9'' Full HD LTE tablet with applications automatically adjusting for both displays. The unique two-in-one nature of PadFone removes the need to tediously synchronize data between smartphone and tablet. All of your movies, music and photos are right where you left them, creating a smooth and rapid transition between devices. All storage is inside the phone, eliminating the need for synchronization when the phone is docked. PadFone X can run installed applications in both phone and tablet mode, automatically resizing or changing the layout of each application's user interface to fit the screen size.

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Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 Quad-core 2.3 GHz processor with 2GB of RAM, the PadFone X is smooth and responsive in today's most demanding apps, and designed for the next-generation apps of tomorrow.

The PadFone X offers up to 20 hours of talk time, and increases to up to 54 hours when docked into PadFone X Station. PadFone X Station's built-in battery also has sufficient capacity to fully recharge the docked PadFone X twice over. It's designed for flexibility and convenience, with even longer periods away from main power. The PadFone X comes with 16GB of onboard storage capacity, plus the Micro SD slot to increase your device's capacity by up to 64GB.

ASUS SonicMaster technology developed by the ASUS Golden Ear Team provides superior sound with enhanced frequency and audio clarity. It allows you to enjoy smooth, rich, and detailed audio in music, movies, voice calls, and even gaming right from your phone. It employs sophisticated audio processing from Waves for incredible sound quality from both smartphone and tablet. It is a combination of superior hardware and software designed to deliver the ultimate sound experience

The PadFone X features a high-performance 13-megapixel PixelMaster camera with a bright f/2.0 five-element lens that captures incredibly detailed images with no shutter lag. The dedicated image signal-processor enhances low-light image quality and enables you to capture up to 100 sequential photos at a blisteringly quick 8fps, while simultaneously recording 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. PixelMaster is a unique ASUS-developed technology that combines software, hardware and optical design to deliver incredible image quality. With PixelMaster, your smartphone can produce professional quality photos and, best of all, it's with you all the time so you can capture every moment.

With an application such as the SuperNote, it supports real-time handwriting to text conversion. It is an easy-to-use application which brings you an interactive experience by letting you take notes anywhere and sharing them in a variety of format. Multiple styles and formats are available to fit your needs.The latest version of SuperNote supports real-time handwriting to text conversion, while to-do lists can be managed with voice input.

PROS

• Good display quality on both the phone and tablet

• Ample horsepower

• On-contract price is just right

CONS

• Switching between phone and tablet modes can be awkward

• Uninspired, clunky design

• Speaker quality leaves much to be desired

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The LG G3 Smartphone

Simple is the New Smart!

- The finest visibility with a 5.5" Quad HD display
- Advance OIS+ Camera
- Smart keyboard
- 1-Watt Speaker

LG G3's stunning Quad HD display supports an astounding 538ppi, commonly used to print high-quality gallery artbooks. This delivers vibrant colors and ultra-sharp images in 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, so you won't ever notice any pixel. Plus, with its bezel-free edge-to-edge 5.5inch screen, you can experience the exquisite picture qulaity of Quad HD right in your palm.

Not only does the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) function reduce blur and shaking, the laser measures the distance to the object instantly, giving you perfect quality photos with 13MP. You can also take brighter, clearer pictures even in dark conditions. With its quick focus adjustment, you will never miss a moment you want to capture.

It has a classic metallic body with lighter weight adds comfort in portability. LG's signature rear key is refined intuitively and the floating arc design makes the sides much thinner, allowing easy one-hand control.

LG G3's wireless charging frees you from plugging in, and 3,000mAh high loading battery gives you longer lasting usage time and longer lifecycle. Also, the battery is removable so you can always keep a spare battery on standby.

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Nokia Lumia 930 - Unboxing and Review

The Lumia 930, the newest Nokia smartphone being released this July 2014, is the most complete Windows Phone to date. It's the first to properly challenge the flagship might of Android and iOS with its impressive design, new Windows Phone 8.1 software and all round decent specs.  

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Primary camera sensor size: 20 MP, PureView

Display size: 5''

Display resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)

Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800

Maximum 3G talk time: 17.9h

Battery capacity: 2420mAh

Wireless charging: Built-in (Qi standard)

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The Nokia Lumia 920's standout feature is its 5in screen, which boasts Full HD 1080x1920 resolution and Nokia's Clearblack display technology, which the firm claims offers 180 degree viewing angles. This display is driven by a quad-core 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chip, which arrives paired with 2GB of RAM.

There's a 20MP camera on the rear of the Lumia 930, a huge improvement compared to the 8MP snapper found on the Lumia 925. Nokia's usual top-end camera features are onboard, including Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stablisation and LED flash. It is also capable of shooting HD 1080p video, and there's also a 1.2MP camera on the front of the device.

Under the bonnet, the Nokia Lumia 930 has a 2,420mAh battery, which the firm claims will offer up to 15.5 hours of talk time and a standby time of up to 18 days. Wireless charging support is also included, and the phone will ship with a free wireless charger.

Other specifications include Bluetooth 4.0, 32GB of internal storage - without a microSD card slot - and support for 4G LTE connectivity.

As for design, the Nokia Lumia 930 measures 137x71x9.8mm and tips the scales at 167g. It is built out of aluminium and polycarbonate plastic, and will be available in four colours: black, white, orange and green.

  

Pros:

  Good full HD display

  Aluminium frame

  Home-grown apps will improve

Cons:

  Interface still grates

  Older CPU

  Apps still need improvement

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Motorola Droid Maxx Full Review

The Motorola Droid Maxx heads the trio of Verizon's most recent Droids, in a sense. It has the largest battery capacity of the three - the other two being the Droid Ultra and Droid Mini - so it gives it a huge edge over the Ultra and the Mini. If you're a Verizon customer considering the Droid Maxx, there's really only one reason you're doing so - the 3,500mAh battery.

Like the Droid RAZR Maxx before it, the Droid Maxx will take a lot of abuse before you can kill off its battery. Motorola promises up to 48 hours of battery life with mixed use, and it gets pretty close in real life. And like last year, we continue to wonder why Motorola makes two near-identical phones where battery and size is the only real differentiator. We can't imagine why anyone would refuse killer battery life to shave off just a few millimeters from a device's overall thickness.

The Droid Maxx measures 5.41 x 2.8 x 0.33 inches, and weighs 5.89 ounces. It's not as thin and light as some other smartphones out there, but considering the benefit of battery life, it's not a bad tradeoff. The 5-inch display has a 1280 x 720 resolution, which is only a slight disappointment. When compared to the HTC One or LG G2, it's clear that the Droid Maxx isn't nearly as sharp, but in day to day use it's not a terrible ordeal.

Inside, there is a Motorola X8 chipset, which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1,700MHz processor and 2GB RAM, along with 32GB of onboard memory storage. It also has 4G LTE connectivity with Verizon's network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The camera is a 10MP "Clear Pixel" camera, like the one in the Moto X, but we'll get in depth with that later in our camera section. The Droid Maxx's key feature is its 3,500mAh battery, which should provide up to 48 hours of mixed usage (i.e. phone calls, messaging, music streaming, etc.).

When it comes to specs, there is nothing lacking about the Maxx. It's loaded with just about everything you'd expect from a high-end Android smartphone these days. But unlike other Android handsets, this one has juice for days.

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Pros:

• Dual core processor.
• Very fast processor (1500 MHz).
• Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM).
• Very big display (4.7 inches).
• Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Filled with Verizon bloatware.
• Difficult to access microSD card slot.
• Camera not as sharp or fast as competition.

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SPECS:

Smart phone OS: Android (4.4, 4.2.2)
Dimensions: 5.41 x 2.80 x 0.33 inches (137.5 x 71.2 x 8.5 mm)
Weight: 5.89 oz (167 g).  The average is 4.8 oz (137 g)
Body material: Kevlar

Display Physical size: 5.0 inches
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density: 294 ppi
Technology: AMOLED
Touchscreen: Multi-touch
Features: Light sensor, Proximity sensor

Camera: Popup10 megapixels
Flash: LED
        Features: Autofocus
        Camcorder: 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps)
        Front-facing camera: 2 megapixels

Hardwarebenchmark
System chip: Motorola X8
Processor: Dual core, 1700 MHz
Graphics processor: 400 MHz, quad-core
System memory: 2048 MB RAM
Built-in storage: 32 GB

Battery Capacity: 3500 mAh
Wireless charging: Built-in

Multimedia
Music player:
     Filter by: Album, Artist, Playlists
     Features: Album art cover, Background playback
     Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
YouTube player: Yes

Internet browsing
Built-in online services support: YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

Technology
CDMA: 800, 1900 MHz
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
FDD LTE: 700 (band 13), 1700/2100 (band 4) MHz
Data: LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A
nano-SIM: Yes
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, E911
Navigation: Turn-by-turn navigation

Connectivity
Bluetooth: 4.0, EDR
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac
Mobile hotspot: Yes
USB: USB 2.0
Connector: microUSB
     Features: Mass storage device, USB charging
Other: NFC, Miracast, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Other features
Notifications:Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Additional microphone/s: for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Hearing aid compatibility: M4, T4
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD