Assessment Nokia X - strange style Android smartphone

Android | Price 2-3 million

Although located in the smartphone segment only common with competitive rates of 2.55 million, the Nokia X has attracted a lot of attention when the smartphone is Nokia's first use of the Android platform.

• Experience

Less than two weeks after being announced at MWC 2014 (Barcelona, ​​Spain), Nokia X is present in Vietnam market. 2.55 million price of Nokia X is considered competitive, while significantly lower than anticipated prices that many people made before the product is released.

With many people already familiar with smartphones, X proved limited when Nokia Android platform has been significantly limited, eliminate many Google services from alternative carriers while ensuring enough.

However, assessed in terms of people who are intending to life smartphones, Nokia X is an option worth considering for combining these basic elements: well-designed, stable configuration, connect quickly and cost not too high compared to basic phone (Feature phone). In fact, manufacturers of Finland also ranks X series models of its Android Asha and Lumia between, and do not intend to use the Google platform to attack the high-end segment.

Design

Design and Screen is a plus in Nokia X. Products and eye-catching looks much nicer same range Android smartphone thanks to colorful design with blue tones, red. Of course, if you like simple, users can also choose black or white tones tradition.

Nokia X is beautifully designed, eye-catching with good quality.

X can replace the cover and discolored by peeling back. However, removing the back cover of the Nokia X is not simple for novices to get inside the machine for the first time since pretty much used to the fixed plastic buckling. In return, this makes Nokia X became certain, remarkable rigidity compared to the same range of cheap smartphones, even made many people think this model using monolithic design.

Colorful led reminiscent Lumia line of Windows Phone devices, but Nokia X runs Android still distinctions when carrying the square edges. The contoured edges and not rounded or soft board, only slightly curved back cover to hold the camera comfortably. Nokia X handy when equipped with two micro SIM slot and slot format microSD card (supports up to 32 GB).

A sharp square machine with a simple keypad layout.

The buttons and connection ports located around the Nokia X is minimalist, no separate camera button as Lumia series. Colors of identical keys are also made with the back shell color to create unity.Notably, compared with the usual Android smartphone, Nokia only uses a single Back key on the front along with a touch screen instead of the Home key and familiar Settings button.

Points are not satisfied in the design of the X is only a Back button on the front.

The screen is equipped with a recording of the Nokia X when it uses IPS panel for the display quality is quite bright and good color rendition, if compared with other smartphone segment. WVGA resolution of 480 x 800 pixels on the screen 4-inch 233 ppi pixel density. Font used piece that makes the screen Nokia Nokia X-definition display, at a distance of normal use, images are smooth and not porous. Of course, there are still a bit limited as screen glare when used outdoors, but average viewing angle in the upper segment, Nokia X proved marginally better in terms of the screen.

In addition to the display quality, Nokia also brings some exciting features for the display of X, as it supports the display information Glance Screen monochrome format. Or like the Lumia line of Windows Phone, users can tap the screen to highlight X, instead of using the power key. However, compared to the Lumia line, type 2 operation on the display of the Nokia X less responsive and stable, sometimes, it can inadvertently open the screen brightness when taking the machine in his pocket.

Unlike design, interface to make the user is confused when choosing X. Model Nokia's first Android smartphone is built on the Android platform, but have completely different than most of the Android phones are available on the market.

Home screen with a user interface (Launcher) is Nokia redesigned so similar to Live Tiles on Windows Phone with two columns at each symbol is multi-colored squares. However, most of the app icon and not displayed as instantaneous information on the Microsoft platform. Points rather than the user can collect the squares and stuffed into one folder.

Brings novelty for Android phones but Nokia accidentally limit the advantage that Android gives users compared to other platforms. Widget which is an interesting point of Android is retained but no longer suitable to the interface "squares" of X. Removing management screen monitor application (App Drawer) makes the home screen of the Nokia became pretty mess with installed software and games.

However, Android interface that Nokia brings not without positives. Compared with the same low price smartphone range, the Nokia X for touch operation smooth and responsive thanks to large icons and easy to press. The addition of information management features Fast Lane developed on Asha line, giving device users to manage information, the operation of the machine is easy but comprehensive.Right at the main screen, users can also easily search for a phone number, application or information on the network using a drag-down screen and input in the search box, just like on iOS 7. Apart that the installation directory is rearranged, easy search.

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HTC admits interventions to increase performance points for One 2014

Asian version of HTC One 2014 uses 801 Snapdragon chip has outperformed all competitors in performance tests using the AnTuTu 4. However, the results were completely opposite when switching to a special app AnTuTu X.

• Samsung and HTC accused of rigging the results of benchmark / Samsung claims no point performance fraud

AnTuTu X app is programmed to prevent fraud on the device location.Comparisons between the AnTuTu benchmark AnTuTu 4 and X, HTC One 2014 fell to 10,000 points (38,815 versus 27,171). Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G Pro 2 and Sony Xperia Z2 also be some difference but not significantly.

HTC One 2014 champion in test by AnTuTu 4.

However, back in 2014 One and Galaxy S5 finished bottom head table using AnTuTu X.

Therefore, HTC is said to have used tricks to raise points to impress the buyer. "The benchmark performance test maximum CPU and GPU, similar to the engine of the sports car. Our engineers have customized in different cases to bring the best possible performance" PhoneArena HTC replied.

Last year, Samsung, HTC and some other Android manufacturers have been criticized for fraud benchmark. Meanwhile, Samsung explained that "the CPU and GPU in the Galaxy Note 3 is maximizing the features required to run high-performance".

Experts suggest that users should experience to evaluate the actual product before deciding to buy the machine. However, not everyone will have the opportunity to try many devices should benchmark is still one of the parameters to compare products between firms.

5 dual-core smartphones low price, good performance

Technology developed to help gradually raise popular smartphone configuration from single-core chips to dual-core chips, giving better performance using the new approach to the smartphone or pupils and students.

• Cheap Smartphone market stir early

On the market now are not rare smart phones have a range of just under 3 million price action but the ability to operate effectively, meet basic entertainment needs. Even the future, the trend configuration upgrade dual-core chip for smartphones to low range will also further big names adding more focused, move launched more new models like the Sony Xperia E1, HTC Desire 301 or duo Asus Zenfone 4 and 5 .

Galaxy Trend Plus or Lumia 520, Lumia 525 is the smartphone each phone market stir earlier this year when the price of just under 3 million but well configured to meet user demand for the new approach with smartphones or pupils and students.

Here are five cheap dual core smartphone good performance available on the market:

Samsung Galaxy Trend Plus

Samsung Galaxy Trend Plus with minimal design, beautiful screen.

This property is designed to balance, on the eyes and good performance in ordinary smartphone segment. Model coming from Samsung is equipped with 4-inch screen display is quite sharp, integrated dual-core processor chip meets the demanding entertainment, games with high quality graphics. Trend Plus is also equipped with both front and back cameras, legacy interfaces and some features from the Galaxy line of high-end machines.

This is one of the best Android smartphones sold in recent years, since the launch in early. In addition to the advantages in design and equipped with hardware, Galaxy Trend Plus Android sample was quite soft with current prices, more than 3 million.

Nokia Lumia 525

Lumia 525 brings eye-catching styling, good performance but lack of front camera.

In addition to inheriting good configuration, running smooth and stable thanks to a dual-core 1 GHz from 520, Lumia 525 also enhanced with increased RAM capacity doubled to 1 GB. Nokia's Windows Phone 8 samples accompanied updates with the latest Lumia Black Here Maps maps, music service free online copyright or application MixRadio exciting shooting Nokia Camera ...

Existing product price is only about 3 million out of the market. However, the appeal from hypothermia when Lumia 525 also encountered fierce competition from a range of new low-cost Android models.

HTC Windows Phone 8S

HTC 8S hit by sharp price declines. Highlights include a built-in Beats Audio sound.

Compared to the Lumia 520 and 525, HTC 8S equivalent configuration when using the LCD screen also size 4 inch resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.The machine is equipped with dual-core processor 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of internal memory with expandable memory card slot, 1700 mAh battery comes.

Even with a 5 megapixel camera at the rear with the ability to shoot 720p video but the 8S small shortcoming is the lack of front camera. This is to offset a machine that features Beats Audio for better sound quality, design and style of children. Besides, with Windows Phone 8 platform, the performance when using the smartphone from HTC also proved to a smooth, stable.

Oppo Find Muse

Oppo models with 2 SIM handy, stable performance thanks to dual-core chips at attractive price.

Find Muse is also a smartphone with low prices but is equipped with dual-core chips for good performance, fast Internet connectivity. Low range of Oppo smartphone also owns 4 inch screen with WVGA resolution as the Lumia 525. Plus and Galaxy Trend Android 4.2 interface is customized to operate on stable Muse integrates many features. In addition, the camera also possesses three "dots" but no flash comes.

Products with strong sales in the market due to genuine price 2.5 million.In addition to competitive prices compared to the above names, Find Muse also supports two SIM slots.

Lenovo A516

Lenovo A516 with the advantage that the 4.5-inch screen, larger than the opponents.

Price insignificant little more than the Oppo Find Muse, but owns Lenovo A516 4.5 inch wide screen. It is also widely smartphone screen compared with competitors remaining on the list. Besides, this model is also equipped with camera resolution up to 5 megapixels, the camera comes on the front.

With only 2.7 million price, Lenovo has equipped its cheap model is quite adequate, with a dual-core processor 1.3 GHz comes with 2,000 mAh capacity battery and runs on Android OS 4.2 Jelly Bean. Products also to 2 SIM slots.

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BlackBerry continued losses, revenues decreased 64%

Although revenue fell but CEO John Chen is quite satisfied with the evolution of the BlackBerry thanks to lower losses.

• Cooperation with BlackBerry phone maker Foxconn below $ 200

Revenue last quarter as of 01.03.2014 of the BlackBerry reached about 976 million, down 64% from $ 2.7 billion in the same quarter last year.However, compared with $ 4.4 billion loss in the third quarter, the $ 423 million loss in the fourth quarter is a positive signal for the telephone company, "Beam-law".

BlackBerry 10 platform is expected to revive the old BlackBerry but these models have better sales. The fourth quarter of the past, BlackBerry sold about 3.4 million devices of which about 1.1 million phones running the new operating system. While last year, the Canadian telephone company sold 6 million smartphones.

CEO John Chen said he was quite satisfied with the change of BlackBerry under the plan proposed. In the future, the company will expand the BlackBerry 7 platform, BBM messaging service, enterprise segment and launch new devices. Objectives of the BlackBerry have reached profitability in 2016, he shared.

At MWC 2014, the BlackBerry has launched the Z3 with 5-inch screen running version 10.2.1, priced under $ 200. In addition the company also introduced the QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry Q20 with distribution expected by the end of the year. This is considered as the BlackBerry device to help improve market share through attractive pricing.

BlackBerry says it has $ 2.7 billion in cash through short-term investments and long-term. 3/2014 last month, the company signed an agreement to sell approximately 28 acres of real estate in Canada to focus resources for business economics.

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Unpack LG L90 - 2 SIM smartphone big screen

L90 Dual 4.7-inch screen, located in the L series smartphones midrange Generation III, LG has just been brought to Vietnam for $ 6.2 million.

• 2 sim duo midrange smartphone LG to Vietnam / Photo realistic midrange smartphone LG L70 has sold in VN

Mid-range smartphone with a large screen on the LG thin rim.

L90 L70 Dual is the duo along with mid-range smartphone LG's new life.Located in the software segment with a listing price of genuine 6.2 million, L90 owns fashion design with contoured screen surround is very thin. This enables compact machine size, looks more beautiful and fashionable.

LG model is equipped with several configurations meet entertainment needs with 4 cores processor 1.2GHz, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB of internal memory and 2450 mAh capacity battery. Machine with a large 4.7-inch screen uses IPS panel for wide viewing angle and bright, but only qHD resolution of 540 x 960, the display quality is quite the sharpness.

Advantages of the LG L90 than most other mid-range smartphones as it comes pre-installed Android 4.4 Kitkat OS, the latest version of Google. In addition, LG also offers a series of features from its high-end smartphones to midrange segment, such as Q Slide, Plug and Pop ... Or as desktop support smart unlock mode Knock Code replace passwords with preset rhythm on the screen, allowing operation without the need to use the power key.

L90 is equipped with 2 SIM connectivity with fast switching keys, supports 3G data network connection. In addition, the L90 also has an infrared port for controlling peripheral devices.

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Apple sells the iPad 4 back, priced from 8.5 million

iPad 4 will replace the iPad 2 becomes selected tablet attractive price than the iPad Mini Retina and iPad Air.

iPad 4 is sold back.

Along with information about the iPhone 5C 8GB version, Apple yesterday also announced the sale of iPad 4th generation back. Meanwhile, the product has a lifetime of nearly four years, the official iPad 2 will no longer be sold and produced. iPad 4 will replace the iPad 2 becomes the choice of low-cost tablet Apple.

4th generation tablet is priced starting at 399 USD (approximately 8.5 million) for the 16 GB version only Wi-Fi connection. The extra cost 3G connection is equivalent to about 529 USD 11.3 million with a capacity of 16 GB as well. No optional higher capacity versions. 399 USD sale price equivalent to the iPad 2 earlier.

iPad 4 kept the specs as before including A6X chip dual-core processor, 5 megapixel iSight camera, 1.2 megapixel front camera for FaceTime and Lightning connector.

At the Vietnam market, although Apple stopped selling the iPad 4 launch since the iPad Air, but many stores still sell laptops. Sales of this product line even many shopkeepers said pretty good, and no less than the iPad Air. Version mobile connections sold more copies than those with only Wi-Fi connection. Selling prices in the country are in the range of 11.7 million for the 16 GB model with 3G connectivity.

According to Tuan Anh, Vietnam representative of the UK Mobile Store (Cau Giay, Ha Noi), 4 samples iPad is sold in the market as notebook some inventory from the previous, Apple stopped selling should not be able to buy more direct. Most are sold as refurbished products (refurbished) or triggered (active) should be cheaper. In the future, when Apple sold back to the iPad 4, will be richer sources and have more good choices for users.

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Compare Tablet laptop embankment on the ability to solve tasks

Thanks to improvements in design and hardware design, integrated operating system iOS, Android, Windows and novel applications, tablet experiences ensuring flexibility and gradually replace the center position in the digital world traditional laptops and PC's.

Tablet technology is world rated as a good entertainment device since its market launch. Due to the compact design so users can carry around with you wherever you go. Touch screen   Intuitive configuration lively and constantly being upgraded with multi-core processor tablet has helped meet the demand audiovisual entertainment, web browsing, playing games, reading, video calls, share on social networks. ..

Tablet can not completely replace a laptop solve every task.

In addition, wireless connectivity become more complete with full Wi-Fi b / g / n, 3G and 4G both increased flexibility in network connectivity. Andmost laptops only integrated Wi-Fi so users need to add accessories if you want to use 3G.

However, in terms of work efficiency, pure tablet difficult to meet the processing speed tasks such as typing, data entry, creation of tables ... Anh Nguyen Linh Ngan Do, managing a technology forum in HCM City said that the majority of tablets used for the purpose of entertainment and news, while laptops remain the device to work.

"Users are accustomed to using a laptop Windows operating system comes with software for the work, large storage capacity, the hardware keyboard and powerful configuration. While most tablet running Android and manipulation touchscreen should also causes many restrictions, "he Bank share.

Quan Tran longer, working at Microsoft Vietnam, assess, when dealing with office work, especially as read attachments, read drawings, working with Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations, the tablet running iOS and Android platform was less than for the program to work in the enterprise mainly is based on the Windows platform.

On the other hand, the tablet also can not meet the processing of business applications such as design drawings, programs photoshop, programming, accounting software or other 3D games run smoothly on mylaptop which has strong configuration and graphics processing speed is higher.

"Laptop though bulky physical keyboard helps me type faster the long text. Or I can take advantage of existing desktop mouse to perform precise operations when the mouse does not bring with you. Also storage capacity and battery life of the laptop is also quite good, "said Tran.

But "war" between tablets and laptops to capture the sympathy of users the ability to solve tasks undecided because each product has its own pros and cons, its own strength in each specific intended use card. Laptop and traditional PC device in favor of the production and content creation, while the tablet device is consuming the content.

Hybrid device between a laptop and tablet Asus Transformer Book T100.

To meet the market demand for a portable device, the tablet flexibility and ability to work with such strong configuration laptop, technology companies were quick to launch the hybrid device of a trend new technologies such as Asus Transformer Book T100, Microsoft Surface, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Pro 2 ... Devices of this type can be easily converted into a laptop or tablet, to meet all the needs of users in all situations.

For example, the Asus Transformer Book T100 is a tablet but supported further synchronized with the hardware keyboard port and mouse desktop, integrated Intel Atom chip, run Windows 8.1 operating system should be able to see it as a complete laptop ".

Asus Transformer Book T100 good support both entertainment and work processing.

The ability to switch between two functions Instant tablet and laptop is also quite versatile. T only 1.07 kg weight pipe helps users easily take with you.Long battery life up to 11 hours, up to 500 GB hard drive with special versions to meet the needs to work all day long and large capacity storage. The equipment also owns the ports include USB 3.0, micro USB and micro HDMI to implement fully functional as a laptop.

The emergence of hybrid devices has contributed to prolong "life" for the laptop generation, to meet diverse user needs and also help users save significant costs compared to tablets and laptops to private ownership pear.

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