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Samsung Galaxy S3
​Google Nexus 7 Tablet PC Review
​Product Description
Nexus 7 is Google's latest Nexus experience device and the first tablet to feature Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It combines the best of both Google and ASUS design, with the most advanced software from Google paired with cutting edge ASUS hardware. Powerful, well built and with a better screen than you'd expect for the price, Asus and Google's Nexus 7 sets the new gold standard for budget tablets.
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The good
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The Nexus 7 features a sharp screen, a comfortable design, and great battery life at a low starting price. Android 4.2 adds some welcome and useful features.
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The bad​
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Android still needs more tablet-optimized apps, newer games have frame rate issues, and HSPA+ speeds seem particularly location-dependent.
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The bottom line
​With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer.
​Samsung Galaxy S3 Review​
​Product Description​​
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The Galaxy S III is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5GHz Dual-core Processor. It comes with a 4.8-inch super AMOLED screen and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, and weighs a mere 133 grams.
FEATURES: While only 16% larger than the S2 the huge 4.8" Amoled HD screen feels large.
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Smart Stay: The S3 will track your eyes when you are looking at it and the screen will not dim or turn off.
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Direct Call: By holding the S3 up to your ear when you have a contact selected the number will be called automatically.
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Smart Alert: A fantastic 8MP camera offers a 20-shot burst mode and will select the best snap. You can also take photos while recording video.
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Face Zoom and Slide Show: Double tap a face to zoom close in.
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Social network and camera integration: Automatic picture tagging, and with Buddy Photo Share allows you to send images directly to friend in the picture. With Group Tag you can tag multiple people at once,
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S-Voice: Not to confused with Apple's Siri. This feature allows voice control your phone, eg volume, calls, location requests.
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S-Beam: High speed file transfer via NFC and WiFi Direct, between two phones touched together, operating at up to 300Mbps.
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All Share Play and Cast: Share your S3's screen to a TV, or use the screen as a remote control.
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The good
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Excellent battery life
Superb screen
Quad core speed
Top media management
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The Bad
Subjective design
S Voice not optimised
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The bottom line
​​A phone worthy of the hype, in the hand, the Samsung Galaxy S3 feels superb. The design contours well against the palm, and while the screen size may be a little big for some (you'll need a bit of shuffling to reach the upper section of the screen) it's definitely useable in the hand.
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So in short: if you don't mind a slightly lighter-feeling polycarbonate shell and you like big HD screens in your pocket, this is a phone definitely worth checking out.
Google Nexus 7 Tablet
​Seiki HD TV Review
Seiki HD TV
​Product Description
The Seiki 1080p LCD HDTV will enhance your experience with incredible clarity of high definition. Call up your friends and pull up the sofa to enjoy your favorite TV programming and hit movies. It has an impressive array of audio and video connections including 3 HDMI, USB, VGA, S-Video, and more. With full 1080p high definition resolution and 2 built-in surround speakers, this HDTV achieves high-quality visuals, crisp colors and superior sounds.​
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The good
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Crystal clear right out of the box​
Exceptional sound quality
Easy setup
Three HDMI ports get you connected to your HD entertainment sources
Price
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The bad​
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Volume max could be higher. The solution is to connect surround sound or external speakers. Ultimately, you will want to connect surround sound to any TV this size if you are truly going for the best home theater experience.​
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The bottom line​
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Seiki are an affordable choice for those who want to upgrade to a larger TV. It doesn’t have all of the features that many of the more expensive TVs such as built in WiFi and streaming apps, but the screen is big, it’s thin, light, and the picture is great..
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​Kindle Fire HD Review
​Product Description
​Amazon are calling the Kindle Fire HD "The Worlds Most Advanced 7" Tablet" and it certainly does have an impressive specification. The 1280x800 HD display includes apolarizing filter and anti-glare technology which deliver rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle. It's Dolby audio and dual-driver stereo speakers result in a great surround sound quality. It is the world's first tablet that has dual-band anddual-antenna Wi-Fi which provides big increase in downloads speeds and streaming. High performance 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core gives a fast and fluid performance.
With over 22 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, and popular apps and games such as Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, HBO GO, Pandora, and Angry Birds Space you will certainly have plenty to keep you entertained. It has itegrated support for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! and more, as well as Exchange calendar, contacts, and email so you will always e able to stay in touch.
Some other features are a front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, and other apps. Free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon content. Kindle FreeTime - a free, personalized tablet experience just for kids on the Kindle Fire HD. You can also configure daily screen limits, and control access and content for each child.
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The good
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​Not a iPad Clone
Simple, sleek and easy to hold. Light Weight
Hooked into Amazon’s incredibly bountiful ecosystem. Buying Books is simple and listening to music using Amazon cloud player is pretty seamless.
A 1280x800 display. Resolution is on par the new iPad
7-inch display - The Form factor is all the rage
Dual Stereo Speakers
Whispersync for Games
X-Ray for movies
Parental Controls
Comes at a ridiculously low price: $199.
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The bad​
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​Web Browsing experience is a let down. Doesn't feel fluid like we do on iPad3
The keyboard keys are not as sharp as one would expect
Amazon’s app store has about 30,000 apps, versus more than 500,000 for the iPad or Nexus
Lacks some features the costlier iPad offers. Among these are a rear camera, and built-in dictation, instant messaging and maps, and the ability to beam video or music to a TV using a device like the Apple TV. It lacks artificial-intelligence features like Apple’s Siri, or Google Now, a feature of the Nexus 7
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The bottom line​
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​The 7-inch, Android-based Amazon Fire will appeal to those who buy books, videos, and music at Amazon, but it will frustrate those looking for a more versatile slate.
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Kindle Fire HD
