iPAD or Android

MY KILLER APPS 
Everyone has his own killer apps. The most common killer apps for tablets are email and Web browsing. Pretty much all tablets do those things nowadays, so speed and stability play critical roles. New tablet buyers often don’t know what their killer apps will be. In that case, the tablet with the broadest array of third-party apps wins, just because it offers the most options. That’s where the iPad reigns supreme. 

Motorola Droid 4

If you’ve been waiting for a no compromises, keyboarded super-phone the Droid 4 is for you. It blows away its competing smartphones, most notably with its excellent QWERTY keyboard. It’s not only our Editors’ Choice for keyboarded phones on Verizon; it’s the best keyboard we’ve seen on any phone, on any carrier.

Like most Android phones these days, the Motorola Droid 4 is a pretty large slab at 5 by 2.7 by 0.5 inches

Android task manager

Hate to be the only one whose phone is ringing during meetings? Want to set your Android smartphone to silent at certain times of the day? Require Bluetooth to be switched on when you reach your car? Worry no more - here are some apps that can help you out.

Large screen TVs - March

TV displays offer the next gen alternatives to offices, which need to do presentations regularly or can’t do without Live TV. Be it entertainment, work or looks, they will certainly not disappoint you. Ever thought about giving presentations in HD or making it more engaging with HD or 3D effects? Or ever wanted to watch an India-Pakistan cricket match with your colleagues? Then you have to move on from projectors and use high quality screen TVs that offer more visual options to your boardroom work, besides acting as your

Entertainment apps

TVCATCHUP
Providing you with a similar amount of choice to that which is seen in the standard UK Freeview set-up, the TV Catchup app allows you to stream more than 50 channels in high quality directly to your iOS device, making this one to watch.
iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | Free v2.11

Top Smartphones - March

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE
Specs:
Android v2.3;
4.3-inch display;
1.2GHz dual core processor;
1GB MB RAM;
16GB expandable.
Plus: Fast, features
Minus: Almost none.

Sony Tablet P Review

BUILT
A clamshell design complemented by smooth curves in metallic finish at the top while maintaining a flat bottom. Both the top and bottom flaps are removable for accessing the SIM card slot and battery. Side panels in black plastic gels with the design by offering space for control such as power key, charging port and volume controls. Unlike most tablets, the Tablet P has a - It took rough seven hours to charge and lasted 8

Smartphone Trend

The smartphone of 2012 doesn’t look anything like the smartphone of 2011. Look t the future and you can see how we are set for more revolutionary changes. A look at technologies and trends that will transform the mobile in the coming months

Cloud storage

Cloud storage provides organisations an easy and reliable medium of collaboration, storage and backup. Not only does it foster easy retrieval of flies. it saves a lot in terms of cost and expenditure.  Cloud based storage refers to the storage of dati over the ‘cloud’ — hosted elsewhere on third party hardware. As users, we simply pay for the (115k space on the cloud. The maintenance of the hardware is done by the cloud provider. Unlike local storage, we do not physically manage the hardware or storage medium. Cloud-based storage is

Instant messaging

Today everyone wants to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues round the clock. Some use social networking sites, Some USC IM while others use SMS to remain hooked up. However, the two most used options are IM and SMS. Now with the cap of 200 SMS es per day, many users especially the youngsters, who are addicted to this for long, face dilemma. But there is a solution for this Instant Messaging. With messengers like BlackBerry, eBuddy, Gtalk, Whatsapp getting popular amongst the young generation,

iOS games

REAL RACING 2 HD
iPad | iOS 3.2 | $6.99 | v1.12.02

The nearest thing to console-standard racing on OS also comes with some great multiplayer features, making this one to enjoy.

Android security apps

Sometimes it feels like a week doesn’t go by without another scare story emerging about the security, or lack thereof, of Android apps. One of the Latest was accompanied by the startling headline that five million people had fallen victim to a new malware attack. 13 dubious apps were identified by anti-virus vendor Symantec as containing a new malware called Android.Counterclank. capable of stealing personal information from devices. That these apps had been downloaded up to five million times collectively meant the infection was potentially widespread.

LG Optimus spec and review

LG HAS CONJURED UP ANOTHER CROP OF CUTTING-EDGE SMARTPHONES: SLIMMER. SLICKER AND EVEN MORE POTENT THAN THE LAST. QUESTION IS. DO YOU WANT SOPHISTICATED STYLE OR OUTRIGHT POWER AND 3D THRILLS?

We live in a golden age of smartphone design. Such is the expeditious pace of technological development, a new wave of handsets arrives every few months; each fresh batch sleeker, more powerful, more featur. filled

Sony Eericsson Xperia Active

If there is one thing lacking in today's powerpacked smartphones, it is the rugged factor. While some devices can scratch easily, or have screens prone to cracking, others have moisture entering into exposed ports, making them unsuitable for sweaty activities like exercise. Fortunately, there is a niche category of phones that boast protective casings. One example would be the Sony ericsson Xperia Active, which positions itself as the ultimate Android smartphone for your active life.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is one of the most compact phones we have handled so far. However, it does come in rather thick at 16.5mm. This is due to the two battery covers that seal off the internals of the Xperia Active from the elements. The dual protective layers also add to the overall weight of the phone (11D.8g). Fortunately, the device still feels rather comfortable in our hands.

A unique attribute of the Xperia Active is its wrist strap catch on the bottom right corner of the device. The retail package of the phone comes with a Sony Ericsson-branded wrist strap that feels quite durable, and should come in handy for individuals who want to bring the device along for exercise but are afraid to accidentally drop it.

Powered by sony's Mobile Bravia Engine, the 3·inch display delivers good color contrast and rich colors. It is a pity that this technology cannot be fully appreciated due to its small screen size. The screen also utilizes a unique wet finger tracking technology that enables you to use tile phone normally even if the screen or your fingers are wet. This means that you do not have to worry about rain or perspiration getting in the way of touch screen navigation.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) out of the box with a custom user interface. Users will also be glad to know that the Xperia Active is among the various Xperia devices that will get the Android 4.0 update from end April 2012 onwards. 

As a sports-oriented phone, the Xperia Active is preloaded with iMapMyFitness and Walk Mate. While Walk Mate is a simple app that relies on the built-in accelerometer sensor to track the number of steps you take, iMapMyFitness is more advanced in terms of its ability to track your training via GPS.

The 1GHz single-core processor and 512MB of RAM onboard the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active gave an overall positive user experience that was Quite flu id and smooth. Apps loaded fairly fast, while the 5 megapixel camera with f/2.6 aperture lens produced images of average Quality.

Our battery test also put the Xperia Active in good stead with a mileage of 463 minutes; this is expected as the Xperia Active has a rather small screen and a single-core processor. The Xperia Active is available at a recommended retail price of $498 (inclusive of GST) without contract. Compared to its immediate rival, the Motorola -Defy {$S28), the Xperia Active is a better alternative for its overall performance and features. (HWM)

Two battery covers on the Xperia Active protect its internals against water and dust  

Specifications 

NETWORK GSM 1900/1800/ 900 I 850, UMTS HSPA 900/2100
OPERATING SYSTEM Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread
PROCESSOR 1GHZ single-core processor BUILT IN MEMORY 320MB ROM / 512MB RAM
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT touchscreen, 320 x 480 pixels
CAMERA 5,0-megapixel / Auto Focus / LED Flash and Photo Light
VIDEO SUPPORT MPEG4, H263, H.264, 3GPP
AUDIO SUPPORT MPEG. AAC, AACe.. eAAC+, AMR-NB. AMR-WB, MIDI, PCM, OTA, OGG Vorbis, MP3, 3GPP, MP4. SMFWAV, OTA, O vorbls, 3.5mm audIo output
CONNECTIVITY Built-in GPS with A-GPS and Google Maps / Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP support / micro USB 2.0 / WLAN 802. llb/g/n / HSDPA 10.2Mbps
STORAGE TYPE 1GB internal (U to 320MB free) / microSD expandability (up to 32GB)
STANDBY / TALK TIME Up to 335 hours / Up to 331 minutes
DIMENSIONS 92x55x16.5mm
WEIGHT 110.8g

PRICE $498

Touchscreen Pcs - Windows 8 Ready

Packard Bell oneTwo Li5871
For the cheapest machine on test, the Packard Bell oneTwo Li5871 measures up brilliantly. It’s a pared-back version of its brother- from-the-same-mother- company, the Acer Aspire Z5801, and you can get it for £200 less online, making it a real bargain.

Best Gaming Notebook

DELL ALIENWARE M17x R3
Alienware notebooks seem to be the go-to notebooks for hardcore gamers who don't like to be chained to the nearest power point in the wall. Once you get your hands on one, you'd immediately see why. It's built like a tank, has all the ports you need and has a sleek signature "alien mothership" look that will appeal to the geekiest of geek gamers out there. It's even got features that appeal to the flash ier gamers who like their

Best Ultra Book

Your first decision when ultrabook shopping is screen size, and your choices are skewed-the majority of ultrabooks have 13.3 inch displays with 1,366-by-768 resolution. If you can check out an ultrabook before buying, try picking it up by one corner or grasping the screen by the top corners, as well as typing on it with the system in your lap. Try lifting the open laptop by its screen and see if a loose hinge causes the keyboard to flop down. Look for flex or wobble. You shouldn't expect an ultrabook to feel as solid as a six-pound

The Best Android Phones

You've gotta hand it to Android. Without a doubt, Google's open source, mobile operating system truly propelled the app-based smartphone into what it is today. Even if the Apple iPhone came first and yes, it has the most cache, Android phones brought something to the table that Apple couldn't choice.

Given its open-source platform, Android gave several hardware manufacturers the opportunity to use the os on their handsets. A variety of wireless carriers could offer those phones-and they did.

Dell Latitude E6420 XFR

The ruggedised Dell Latitude E6420 XFR is a fortress in a grapple design. It fits the criteria of a suite of drop and military tests, and its parts include a fast combination of an SSD and Core i7 processor that will serve you not only boot your system quickly, but make quick work of any productivity tasks. Its battery will last five hours, and with the extra 30Wh battery handy, you will easily be able to make it through the whole day without worry.