HTC One X - Opinionated Review

Android smart phones are all over the place now. All major cell phone brands are launching their new super-phones and creating a new trend in mobile technology.

Gone are the days when all you needed from a mobile phone was to make quality calls and send text/multimedia messages. You see almost everyone with a touch screen smart phone nowadays. As with people’s demands, the expectations on the upcoming smart phone models have increased drastically. And so, these companies think way ahead of time and technology and have modeled some awesome devices 

HTC has recently launched its One series of mobile phone. HTC One X being the top rated of them all. 

HTC one X is a slim, sleek looking high end smart phone that seems to be the best in its range. Even the most recently released Samsung galaxy S3 hasn’t bagged as much positive comments as this device. 

HTC sense has got to be one of the best touch software among them all. This is one big reason that HTC is famous for.

One X comes with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor (there is also a 1.5GHz dual-core LTE version) and 1GB RAM. It also runs the latest version of Android ICS. It is absolutely stunning to see have a handheld device as equal to a notebook. My current netbook's hardware specification’s almost the same, RAM’s 2GB though. 

A point to note: there will be some amount of heating while extensive/aggressive usage, or very long calls. This is a common disadvantage between all dual-core and quad-core smart phones. But! One X comes with a polycarbonate body, a material known to resist much heat (also scratch resistant). There is n guarantee that it won’t produce heat, but do not surprised if there is any. 

One minute drawback of HTC One X is that it comes with an inbuilt unalterable memory of 32 GB. It is plenty, but it could consider giving some other memory options too. Some hard core users, business people, Android buffs and online marketers may not find the space as enough. There are people who use less, but considering its powerful hardware, this device wasn’t made for menial use. 

Plus, if you are an avid cloud user, it gives you 25GB Dropbox storage for free (for 2 years). Just about enough I’d say. Since most of us would be changing our mobile devices after that period of time. This offer is available for all HTC One series phones. 

The connectivity features of this phone maybe all the usual, but better. It encompasses DLNA and HDMI services, allowing easy and fast connectivity to other systems. It has NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a brilliant HSPA+ download rate, giving a much better performance than the Samsung Galaxy S3 (according to sources). 

HTC One X camera features are commendable. It has an 8 MP camera and an interface that gives a pleasant user experience. User reviews suggest the camera quality and pictures to be very good. Here are the specifications (via): 

· 8 megapixel camera with auto focus, smart LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures) 

· F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens 

· 1080p HD video recording 

· 1.3 megapixel front camera (720p for video chat) 

· Dedicated imaging chip 

· Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video 

· Continuous shooting mode captures multiple snapshots 

· Auto flash smartly determined by distance from your subject 

· Video stabilization feature removes annoying, shaky motion 

· High quality slow motion video capture and playback 

Last but not least, the battery. Personally, I think HTC could have done much better in this category. This device has a capacity of 1800 mAh which just slightly better than the other usual smart phone models (1500 mAh). So, you can expect just about the same hours of function, about 24 – 30 hours (with no aggressive usage). 

I am disappointed to say that Samsung Galaxy S3 has beaten One X by having a battery capacity of 2100mAh. You can clearly see that I am not a fan of Samsung phones; but I have to admit that the battery capacity does have an edge, a powerful edge, when it comes to choosing a good phone. 

Overall, One X it is a decent device. Users suggest it being swift and prompt. Its sleek and slim design makes it easier to hold, use and carry. Its 4.7 inch display gives it the extravagance a high end smart phone deserves.

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Buy HTC One X :

-Amazon

-Flipkart

- AT&T

- Clove Technology

Sources: 

• ABC15
• GigaOm
• http://www.htc.com/in/smartphones/htc-one-x/#specs
• http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x-pictures-4320.php
• Images vis  www.htc.com

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Top Five iPhone 5 Rumors

iPhone 5, the most revered and anticipated phone in recent times. 

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This phone has kindled so much expectations and eagerness that some people go overboard with their imagination. We have all been fascinated with Apple's tremendous efforts to introduce the impossible. From the first iPhone release, to the latest  innovative iPad 3, Apple never seize's to enhance in terms of new technology and innovation.

A short while ago, we all expected the release of iPhone 5. But we were given the iPhone 4S instead. Even though disappointed, the iPhone fanatics started to expect more out of the upcoming iPhone 5. Many rumors were spread of what all new features would be present in iPhone 5. Some were utterly ridiculous whereas there were some believable, although only rumors. Here are the top 5 iPhone 5 rumors we have collected. Even though they are likely to happen, there is no guarantee in these info.

1. The iPhone 5 would have a Quad Core processor. This is highly speculated, but we should also consider that such a change so soon, just after the iPhone 4s, is less likely to happen.

2. The iPhone would release  in June 2012. This has to be the most common iPhone 5 rumor we've all heard.

3. Apple would be introducing NFC (near-field communication) in the new iPhone. Possible, but it is more likely that Apple would create a similar technology and call it by a different name.

4. The iPhone 5 screen would host a High Definition retina-display. Giving the iPhone a picture quality of more highly pix-elated display that it actually has. Also, iPhone 5 might come with a bigger/wider screen.

5. There is a possibility that the new iPhone would not be named iPhone 5, Since it would be the 6th iPhone Apple have made. So, there will never be an iPhone 5??

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SEO: 4 Strategies for this Year.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a wide field. The more you learn, the more there is left to learn. 

SEO simply means to make your website visible in the eyes of search engines. Lots of tools and techniques exist that help aid search engines to locate your website/content. It is an ever changing field where a new concept emerges cancelling out the previous. 

This is because the web, technology and the way it is used have not been constant but ever changing. This is why one needs to keep in touch with technology, else their knowledge becomes outdated. SEO is one of those areas where frequent monitoring of current trends come handy. 

In SEO one must realize that each of us has our own way of marketing, what applies to one marketer or brand may not apply to all. Here are some SEO techniques that, in general, would create more visibility for your content. 

1. New Content 

The first thing most people (mostly techies) would notice is how recently was the article written. Its not only people but also search engines. Having fresh content is a sure fire way to up your listings on the search media. The more the content, the better the SEO results. 

2.  Relevant Content

This is an SEO concept many forget about.

Curating a website is a tedious job. And having too many unrelated articles packed in a site is even more tough, and confusing. Search Engines find it equally confusing too. SEO can be incredibly eased by making your website focus on only what needs to be. Try not to cloud your site with anything else than what is relevant. 

3.  Internal Links

Site optimization needs as much attention as SEO. SEO helps people land on your site, a well structured site helps keep those visitors, and have them come back too. 

Having links to related topics as a part of the content can visitors cruise through your site and spend more time there. 

4.  Social Media Optimization

This is one sure way to get you noticed by Search Engines. The search media will see how socially active your page/brand is and will rate you accordingly. This is a new addition to the way of SEO.  Before, social media marketing and search engine optimization were two separate ideas. Now they are intertwined and one  tends to back the other. 

So increase your presence in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube. etc. and have the search engines to notice you. 

Ultrabook

Ultrabook is the name given by Intel to the new and upcoming design for Notebooks. Ultrabooks are said to be a better and high end version of the traditional Notebooks. Low power Intel processors, graphics and SSD integrated, the Ultrabook is one of the latest and most revered innovations by Intel.  The Ultrabook is said to provide a better battery life regardless of its sleek design (less than 21 mm).

The main features in an Ultrabook include:

• Lightweight and Sleek design
• Efficient Power Usage
• Enhanced Performance
• Extended Battery Life  (without compromising performance)
• Super fast Start-up
• Bios/Firmware enabled to expose hardware features for Intel Anti-Theft Technology and Intel Identity Protection Technology (source)

The Ultrabook is expected to hit stores early 2012. 

for more info visit -  http://blogs.intel.com/technology/2011/07/the_world_of_computing_is/ OR http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrabook