Huawei Boulder U8350 Smartphone | Review, Specification, Price

Huawei doesn't want to be left behind in the Android race in Indonesian market. One of its offer is the Boulder U8350 Android phone with QWERTY keyboard. Seems like its designed for chatting and social networking.

Seeing the internal specifications, this is a minimum offer from Huawei. The main Processor is only based on ARM 11 running on 600 MHz without special GPU to render 3D and very limited on Android internal renderer.

So, do not expect to play any complex game on this Huawei smartphone.

Despite the above, Huawei Boulder U8350 is more than enough for standard usage such as social networking app, office app, and minimum games. What's more, the user interaction is also increased because of the touch-screen capacitive display.

The display is considered moderate with 320 x 240 resolution. Image quality isn't seems to be the main focus.

The battery is standard, but an extra battery is included in the package.

The main flaw in this smartphone is its performance. Test result showed that it doesn't have the ability for complex rendering.

At least, Huawei Boulder U8350 supports all the features in Android OS.

Huawei U8350 specification and details:

• Dimension: 256.7 x 175.3 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 105 g
• Network: GSM/CDMA
• Processor: 600 MHz ARM 11 processor, Internal Android Graphic Renderer
• Operating System: Android 2.2.1 (Froyo)
• Screen: Touchscreen capacitive 320 x 240 pixels, 2.6 inches
• Internal Memory: 256 RAM, 512MB storage
• External Memory: SD Card up to 16GB
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SIM card
• Software: Document Viewer
• Messaging: e-mail, push e-mail, social networking
• Browser: HTTP (Android browser)
• Camera: Primary 3 MP
• Battery: 1200 mAh
• Price in Indonesia: Rp. 1.700.000 (1 year warranty)

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Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 Wi-Fi | Review, Price, Specs

Last October, Samsung launched Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 Wi-Fi, their newest Android-based gadget from the Galaxy family. Using five-inches screen, Galaxy Mini Wi-Fi could be the 'noisy neighbour' for Apple's iPod Touch.

Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 specification:

• 1GHz Processor
• 8GB/16GB storage
• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity

Galaxy Mini Wi-Fi is priced USD263 without phone function.

Samsung will also released a smaller version of Galaxy Mini Wi-Fi with three-inches screen. The price is said to be around USD227.

Even with similar specification, Galaxy Mini Wi-Fi five-inches is better on camera operation. But to attract a wider market, Samsung should really lower the price.

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HTC Sensation XE Smartphone | Review, Specification, Price

HTC Sensation XE is the first smartphone with BeatsAudio technology. It could be a perfect choice for those who want high-quality audio. The dimension is 126 x 65 x 11 milimeters, with 4.3 inch screen and 151 grams in weight.

HTC Sensation XE specification:

• 1.5GHz Dual Core proccessor.
• 4GB total memory, 768MB RAM
• Android 2.3.2 Operating System (HTC Sense)
• 8 Megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera
• 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB connectivity
• 3.5mm stereo jack, BeatsAudio technology
• 1730 mAh Lithium ion battery

The price of HTC Sensation XE is Rp. 5.990.000 in Indonesia, plus an unlimited internet for 12 months and nine days of free international roaming in 10 countries.

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Nokia Asha 303 | Review, Specification, Price

Nokia Asha 303 comes with two options for input method; full QWERTY and touch-screen keyboard. This phone was first launched in Indonesia.

All the features in Nokia Asha 303 was targeted for young users. Chatting, sosial media, and musical experience is the main features of Asha 303. For convenience, music can be accessed directly from the main screen.

Nokia Asha 303 Spesification:

• 1GHz proccessor
• External memory up to 32GB
• 2.6 inch screen
• 3.2 megapixel camera (straight to social media uploader)
• 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Bluetooth handset (optional)

Build-in applications:

• Yahoo Messenger
• Facebook Chat
• Gtalk
• MSN Live
• Twitter
• Facebook
• WhatsApp
• Media Player with an automatic playlist based on mood

Supporting Features:

• Nokia Browsers
• Nokia Maps
• Nokia Life Tools
• Nokia Music

Nokia Store also has more than 5,000 application and games available for Asha 303 users.

At this time, Nokia Asha 303 is only available in Indonesia for Rp 1.470.000 (USD160).

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Toshiba Qosmio DX730 | Review, Specification, Price

Toshiba Qosmio DX730 is an all-in-one desktop PC mainly designed for gamers and movie fans.

Unlike the others, Qosmio DX730 has adopted screen-touch technology. Its 23 inch screen is designed to looks like Regza HDTV, one of Toshiba's TV product. Not only they look similar, but all the technology in Regza HDTV are implemented in this desktop too, so Qosmio DX730 is capable to produce Resolution+ picture which makes it has the optimum colors and resolution.

By its maker, Qosmio DX730 is highly praised as a complete entertainment system with audio, video and high-proccessing computation.

The hardware specification:

• 2TB HDD
• Super multi-drive DVD or Blu-Ray Rom Drive
• HDMI, USB 3.0 port
• Multi Card Reader
• WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity
• 1.3 Megapixel front camera with Face Recognition Technology for password
• Dolby Advanced Audio sub-woofer
• TV Tuner

Price of Qosmio DX730 depends on the proccessor; USD1.649 for i5 proccessor and USD1.749 for i7 proccessor.

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