Samsung Galaxy TAB 3

After Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung is here with an updated version presenting Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.  Well, honestly speaking the new version doesn’t come with notable abundant changes. However, it is more stylishly designed, more compact, sleek and slim, and much lighter in weight than its predecessor but the functionality is no different than Galaxy Tab 2. Let’s analyze it in more detail and find out if there are any key differences between the two.

Display and Design

The 10.1 –inch display of Galaxy Tab 3 adopts the similar kind of design as its predecessors hold. The plastic chassis are glossy in nature and showcases metallic border. This glossiness makes it welcoming for fingerprints which are hard to remove. However, it is lighter in weight and sleek and slim in design making it more portable.

It was a disappointment to discover that the very latest Galaxy Tab 3 doesn’t come with Full HD display with a resolution of 1,280 x 800. It displays somewhat unclear icons and graphic details appear less crispy. Unlike the Tab 2, the speakers are located at the sides of the laptop at the left and right edges. Unfortunately, the audio is not powerful enough, you’ll have to find a quieter place in order to hear the stuff clearly. 

Power & Performance

Packed with dual core Intel Atom Z2560 system on a chip with the speed of 1.6 GHz, it appears to perform faster and better than the average as compared to its competitor tablets.  As it comes with a dual core processor, it is more likely to be suitable for multi-tasking and carrying out office tasks. With 1 GB RAM, it fails to offer sufficient memory as compared to other tablets.

The tablet showed varied results when tested on few benchmarks. The good news is, it performed a lot better than its previous model producing better results. However, the touch was observed to be poor in navigating the stuff on the screen. It lacked consistency as it occasionally got stuck while working. It definitely couldn’t compete against Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 which showcased relatively better results with the same screen size and resolution. 

Camera

To all the camera lovers out there, Galaxy Tab 3 won’t let you down as it comes with 2 cameras, a rear camera of 3.15 mega pixel and a 1.3 megapixel front camera also catering autofocus.  You wouldn’t find this in other tablets that common. However, the picture result wasn’t found to be very admirable as they lacked detail and colors appeared to dull and not so happening. The 720p video recording revealed almost the same kind of results with a poor audio quality.  The camera comes in handy for emergency needs, definitely not something good for making memories.

Software

Running on the 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung TouchWiz, it comes in with a lot useful features. Saving The Tablet’s battery in an intelligent way by its smartStay feature, making the tablet to doze off when you are not working on it. The Samsung Tab 3 is also a universal remote with a built in IR blaster. This allows you change your TV settings, channels and operate your cable box. Moreover, enjoy Game Hub, ChatON, Music Player, S Voice, Samsung Apps, watch ON etc.  Offered by Samsung, some of these coming pre-installed. Well, you can get the rest of desired apps from the standard collection of Google Apps.

Connectivity

The connectivity options are quite satisfactory. It has a Wi-Fi connectivity to establish connections with local wireless networks. Moreover, it comes with the 4.0 Bluetooth connection enabling to pair up your accessory devices. It is also installed with Micro-USB wired and charged connection and a 3.5 mm headphone connector. 

  

Battery Life

Lastly, coming on to the battery life, with 6,800 mAh, it scores an average battery life of 8 hours which is usual for a 10.1 inch tablet. This time period is quite sufficient for having longer relaxed working hours.

Wrap Up

The Samsung Galaxy TAB 3 proves to be better than its predecessor Tab 2 as it is more stylishly designed, lighter in weight and beating Tab 2 in all the performance based tests. The battery life was also found satisfactory. However, despite offering dual cameras, the picture quality proved to be average. It has got all what you need to carry out your daily computing tasks but it is certainly not made to entertain you at the best. Coming with a high price tag, it doesn’t prove to be as good as its competitor tablets are such as Xperia Tablet Z and Toshiba’s 10-inch Pure.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 Review

The most recent Samsung Galaxy S6 is so amazing that honestly reviewing it is so exciting for me. I am here not only to evaluate this smartphone, I myself want to discover it even more. Samsung S series has unleashed some of the best smartphones but with time the hype of these phones was seen dying. But, wait what? Here is a deadly comeback by Samsung through Samsung Galaxy S6, an unmatchable beauty. We did expect it to be awesome but it proved our predictions wrong by being Super Awesome! Let’s discover more about this unique looking device.

Design and Display

We have got a lot to talk about the design of this new beauty in smartphone market. The Galaxy Edge S6 is more stylishly designed but definitely costs more. It has been elegantly designed with smooth Gorilla Glass 4 on front and back. Aluminum alloy takes its place on the sides and by all means it certainly appears as a flagship phone. This is a rare and expensive combination of the phone chassis.

The phone looks robust but yet very light in the hand, slimmer than S5. However, one thing we would like to point out is the awkward speaker placement present at the base of the phone. It would have been better if it was placed at the back. This wrong placement muffles the sound of the phone when holding it. The design of rear side of the phone is relatively less attractive because of the camera that bulges out around 2mm giving it a bit uncomfortable look. Moreover, it is with the metallic chassis and design it appears less grippy. It isn’t waterproof either as S5 was so this means you will have to take care of it even more.

The phone comes with the numerous royal-silk jewel colour tones including White Pearl, Gold Platinum, Black Sapphire, Green Emerald And blue Topaz adding more to the phone’s premium look. 

Talking about the display, it definitely win at being brilliant as it comes with Super AMOLED panel. The 5.1-inch screen is vibrant producing crystal clear images and natural whites. The Full (1080p) screen appears to be sharp making the things going on screen more enjoyable appearing perfect in both in dark and daylight.  

Software and Performance

Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop with updated version of TouchWiz, it surely gets incredible with performance. Coming with Octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, it takes an edge as this processor is rarely found in smartphone and works better than the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor.

One of the great features that played a good role in terms of performance is its Multi-window functionality. You can open and use two apps simultaneously. This means you can share posts on social media while using Whatsapp or emailing. Moreover, with 3GB RAM and streamlined TouchWiz, it surely offers you with the best. 

It also has something to offer the gamers. The proof of excellent performance by the phone is how neatly it handles the graphically intensive games like Asophalt 8. It worked perfectly on the phone with no dropping of the frames giving the best of gaming experience we haven’t found anything similar on any other phone. 

Camera

Here is something even bigger for people who love taking fine pictures. Coming with the 16-megapixel Sony Exmor RS IMX240 sensor it surely delivers the best picture details you can ever imagine. It even works well in low light and captures tiniest details with great auto-focusing speed which is better than what iPhone 6 offers.

Equipped with f/1.9 lens, Samsung Galaxy S6 has made sure that you capture great images even in dim lights. Additionally, the Optical image stabilization (OIS) does a superb job of capturing splendid nightscapes even without using flash. Now this is something rare and unheard before.    

And how can we forget to mention about the great selfies it produces. The user can take flawless pictures of himself by entering into different modes such wide selfie beauty shot etc.

Battery life and Charging

Coming with a weaker battery than its predecessor, the S6 is found power hungry. With 2,550 mAh, it manages to take out a day if phone used at normal levels. However, if you are a more frequent user than you surely will have to give it a recharge or use battery saving modes. The bright side is, S6 recharges exceedingly fast charging up 35% in just 10 to 15 minutes time. Additionally, the phone can charge wirelessly as well keeping things smooth for you. 

Verdict

Designed remarkably and being great at performing, S6 is incredible, definitely a flagship smartphone in the market. The camera is amazing which works great even in low lights. This is a strong selling point of the phone. However, battery life didn’t impress much. If you plan to make a good investment on a phone than Galaxy S6 is definitely worth considering.

LG G Pad8 V480 8

Say hello to a new addition in tablet world, LG G Pad 8.0, the 8-inch Android tablet. LG is releasing classy devices without any break. It has released its tablet trio at the same time, G Pad 10.1, G Pad 7.0 and G Pad 8.0. Equipped with Quardcore Snapdragon CPU with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, LG G Pad 8.0 is our machine to review today. 

Design and Display

Meet the stylish LG G Pad 8.0 built with matte-effect plastic. This makes it easier to hold but it acts as a magnet for ginger prints. On the left side, you will discover power button and volume controls & being so light, it shows off great portability.

Talking about the display, the 8 inch-screen delivers an excellent picture quality as it has a decent resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels having the pixel density of 189 ppi. The IPS panel produces vibrant and colorful images offering great viewing angles. However, the screen lacks sharpness and sometimes the images might appear washed out.

Apps and Inside Story

This LG G Pad 8 comes with a powerful software and multiple useful apps. Equipped with Android 4.24.2 and Quardcore Snapdragon, it surely raises the expectations. It refreshes you with a number of apps and features which are quite intriguing to the user.

Making you safe and secure, Knock Code is the feature which would make you access the home screen with over 86,000 code combinations as told by LG. This makes the tablet to appear prominently among its rivals.  

Nest comes the Q pair, enabling you to connect your phone to the G Pad. With this option, you will be able to receive various notifications such as text messages.

Moreover, control your other electronic machines with its option of QuickRemote. The built-in IR blaster enables you to take control of your TV, DVD or player.

Unlike other manufacturers, LG gives you the convenience of uninstall some pre-loaded applications. Through this, you can make space in the device and work by having your own space.

Performance

If you ask about the performance, LG G Pad 8.0 manages to provide you with decent working. Coming with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, it is a powerful machine however, the earlier released 8.3 showed much more strong internal tech.
  

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset which powers the G Pad 8.0 isn't going to win any awards when it comes to processing grunt – even last year's G Pad 8.3 came with more powerful internal tech. Backed by just 1GB of RAM, this rather weak chip doesn't make for a particularly smooth user experience. Equipped with Android 4.4.2 OS and Quad core processor, the tablet shows satisfactory performance but not as great as expected as it often gets jerky. 

If you plan to have this tablet for some serious gaming purpose, LG G Pad 8.0 might not be able to serve you at its best. The graphically intense 3D titles pushes the Adreno 305 graphics processor to the limit. 2D titles work much better but this is certainly not a tablet one would like to recommend to game freaks. The sound quality is not really admirable and the audio lacks bass. Turning up the volume would do no good as it only causes distortions.

Camera

The tablet is well-equipped with 5 Megapixel Rear & 1.3 Megapixel Front Camera which captures decent images, not great. It doesn’t have any LED flash so it gets hard to capture good images in dark environments. Photos appear less clear lacking definition. But, that can’t be considered as a drawback as most of the tablets come with almost same kind of cameras producing weak images. The camera works okay for video chatting but it certainly not the camera to capture memories.   

Battery Life

Coming with 4200mAh non-removable power cell, LG G Pad 8.0 manages to deliver you with 5 to 6 hours of battery life. Play games and videos for long periods surf on net or work in a relaxed power saving environment.  

Does LG G Pad 8.0 Makes a User Happy?

Coming with an unbelievably low price tag and equipped with decent features and applications, LG G Pad 8.0 is worth considering when buying a modest tablet for yourself. However, screen resolution is found quite disappointing. But if you say it to make an overall judgment, the tablet genuinely provides the users with countless useful features good enough to bring a sense of satisfaction.

Easy Guide to Buy a Perfect Back-to-School Laptop for Yourself

As gadget sales are on fire nowadays, this is a perfect time to buy cheap student laptop which would work best for meeting student needs in best ways. When buying a laptop, we often face decision issues as which laptop would work best for completing assignments or carrying out any other learning tasks. Well, this is not a real big problem if you act upon few important guidelines.

Research before Purchasing

Before spending on your wanted laptop, you should carry out a sound research. Jot down a good list of laptops which are available in your budget, sort them out according to price, size, brand and other important features.  This will help you to discover the laptop which truly matches your requirement. You should start off with reading reviews on various laptops in the list, compare their features, price and design and make an intelligent buying choice. You will be able to find good reviews on LaptopOutlet blogs, PCWorld and TrustedReviews.   

Discover and consider your needs

In order to invest on the best laptop, you need to focus on your basic preferences. Like whether you want Mac or Windows PC, to which extent it should be portable, what are the storage needs etc. After answering these all question for yourself in mind, you will definitely come up with the most appropriate laptop for you.

Your main considerations should include the following:

How Much Money in Hand? 

Don’t get over-excited over shopping your favorite laptop. The top most aspect you should consider is the available budget for the laptop you want to buy. You might finish up planning on the specs and features of the laptop but when it’s time to buy that particular laptop, you might end up empty-handed due to budget constraints. Set up your range and then go on hunting for the laptop.

Portability Check

Some people are okay with carrying heavy machines whereas some doesn’t feel comfortable with such heavy load. Decide that how portable you want your laptop to be and then proceed further.

Battery Check

You need to calculate that how many working hours will keep you busy. If your laptop delivers high performance but fails to provide a good battery life, then it surely has no good use.

Usability

A good keyboard and touch pad is equally important as the other features you consider. If your work requires a lot of typing and navigation, you need to go for a laptop that comes with good quality key-board and touch-pad.

Display

Select the display that’s most suitable to you. The most common LCD-panel resolution till date is 1366 by 768. But if you really want to have a screen with better resolution then a goof display option is of 1600-by-900-pixel screen or 1080p display.

Connectivity and Storage

Check if your laptop is fully equipped with essential connectivity options and a good storage capacity. Most of the universities have Wi-Fi in most places but not in every area, for that you might be needing Ethernet connection. Moreover, make sure that your laptop has a good storage capacity allowing you to save loads of files and documents.

These were the few essential aspects you should surely consider before buying the laptop. After deciding on these key features, you would have a number of options belonging to different brands. Make use of student discounts and discount coupons. Go for the renowned brands in laptop market and enjoy shopping.

ASUS Chromebook Flip Review

You might find it hard to select a Chromebook having distinguished features as most of them are found packed with almost same specs delivering similar kind of performance. Even the looks are quite similar. Well, ASUS has not followed the same lines, in-fact introduced a streamlined Chromebook Flip, hoping to give people with something fresh and happening. It manages to differentiate itself from other Chromebooks by packing expensive features and stylish design. Let’s see if this Chromebook is special enough as it seems.

Design

Starting off with its design, we were delighted to see this Chromebook styled pleasantly with full metallic chassis. The All-aluminum body gives the notebook a much trendy and classy look. Considering the price tag this machine comes with, it surely is something you’ll find peace at having. Because of this awesome eminent formation, it gives a tough time to Windows laptops.  

Utilizing the space as much as it could, this 10.1-inch device comes with a full-sized key-board and a decent sized trackpad. You might find the trackpad bit smaller in size but it’s not something which disappoints drastically.

One the most attractive features of this Chromebook is its ability to transform into tablet. This is an added functionality which makes it super desirable. 

Display

Chromebooks are not popular for coming up with HD display, rather they are seen with decent resolution, good but not so brilliant. But ASUS flip Chromebook introduces a touch display with commendable resolution of 1280x800 as this is something rare in the world of Chromebooks. Moreover, there is some extra space at the sides of the screen that enables the user to grip the flip easily without any risks of hitting the touchscreen.   

  

Keyboard and trackpad

Well, where we found the compact size of this Chromebook aiding in high portability, we also found its key-board and trackpad quite smaller than the standard size on the other hand. You will feel a noticeable difference while typing. The smaller keyboard and trackpad might irritate you when typing and navigating the stuff. This shortcoming might refrain those buyers from having this notebook who need to type on daily basis.

Performance and real-world use

Powered by Rockchip 1.8GHz Quad-core RK3288C, Asus Flip Chromebook delivers a rock-solid performance. Furthermore, it comes with 2 options in terms of memory and storage, 2 or 4GB LPDDR3 RAM and 16 or 32GB respectively. We would like to recommend you to opt for the 4GB version as it will keep things easier for you as memory is the key to carry out effective multi-tasking functionalities between Google Docs, Twitter, and Gmail etc.

It was a pleasure seeing the Chromebook performing this well. It showed no problems with usual browsing tendencies but it did display some glitches when surfing on media rich sites such as Facebook and Google. We found it hanging at some points.  Otherwise the Chromebook worked incredibly. The benchmarks revealed quite good scores especially in comparison to its rivals. The ASUS Chromebook scored nearly double to Acer 740 in Sunspider tests.

Battery life

Battery life is one of the most important aspects for deciding the fate of any notebook. Well, then Chromebook Flip has passed this hurdle cleanly by remaining alive for total 8 hours and 10 minutes. This is just simply wow as we have seen notebooks scoring 8 hours but not more than that. This means you are easily going to pass a long working day with this Chromebook. Work on your documents or browse the important stuff with no worries of battery draining out.  Also, enjoy your weekends watching your favorite movies and listening to your favorite songs with this long lived Asus Flip Chromebook. 

Wrap-up

The incredible metal body is the first hit you will notice about this Chromebook. It certainly makes it a streamlined Chromebook. The price is like paying pennies for a masterpiece made out of metal. Accompanied by powerful performance and long battery life, it certainly is the most desirable Chromebook. However, like every laptop has few shortcomings, this has too. It sometimes crash at random and the key-board and trackpad are smaller in size as compared to the standard ones you find on other notebooks. These short-comings are definitely not something to worry about as this Chromebook offers a lot more against these drawbacks.