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Review of Jabra Halo 2

Tim — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:38:41 +0000

In the box:

Headset
Charger
USB cable
Audio cable
User Guide

An updated Halo 2 is not much different from its predecessor: some defects are still there, while changes are not dramatic. I have mentioned my opinion of the product a long time ago. Unfortunately, my position was based on testing the prototype, but the commercial models are different. I mean changes are not numerous enough. Anyway, read the first part of the review.

Review of Jabra Halo Bluetooth-headset

Design and Construction

It’s a pity, but the inside is the same: no leather and instead we have some velvet like material, which gathers dust fast. As far as I can judge, the active use of the headset leads to wearing out and the plastic base becomes visible. They could have used genuine or artificial leather for this relatively upscale headset. The construction was not altered too: weak plastic joints could have benefited from metal, but it did not happen. You often feel like breaking the headset, especially when you close it down. On the outside there is velvet plastic and the headset is almost entirely black with silver inserts. The original Halo had a dark grey body, which looked more impressive. The dimensions stay unchanged and both Halo models are at the top of the league in terms of convenience of use and dimensions. They are clearly inconspicuous. As I said Halo was my first “closed” headset to carry in the street without feeling stupid. It is also handy in the office without breaking into other people’s personal space.

The package is standard and in the box you get an audio cable to connect to the player or the phone without Bluetooth. The cable goes into microUSB at the bottom of the right “earphone”. It will be difficult to find a similar cable on sale, so try not to lose it. I tried to connect the headset to iPhone 4S via cable and the sound quality was decent. You can adjust every “earphone” to close down Halo and put it into a pocket.

Controls

At the back of the right earphone are located light indicators. It’s cool they were not at the front. All controls are centred around the right side: multifunctional key and a sensor volume controls. How to turn the headset on? Just open it up for the right earphone to be in place and the indicator signals the start of operation. Press and hold the multifunctional key until the Bluetooth indicator starts blinking and you are good to go. The volume sensor is not convenient. You have to adjust quite often while listening to music, but often the touching can be erroneous. The manufacturer wanted to save space and not to disrupt the style of the model, so I will not be too critical. The multifunctional key is convenient and is used to answer/end calls, activate Play/Pause modes and basic features, for example, calling the last number. What about moving to the next or previous track? Tap the “-” or “+” symbol twice and you are done. The sensor is also responsible for rewinding. Fast forward option did not work with the phones I tested.

Operation Time

The manufacturer claims up to 8 hours of talktime and 6 hours of music playback as the battery is a weak link in this model. On the other hand I am ready to forgive this headset everything. You can use the charger or USB cable, which is less attractive. The charging time is around two hours. The indicator blinks red and it is better to put the headset down while charging.

The location of the jack is different now and several users of Halo found that the charging often stops, probably due to the loose contacts in the jack. Some try to fix it independently, but I would advise to go to the service centre and ask for a new one. This Jabra has a defect, which is not new. My friend purchased his first Halo and one earphone did not work, but luckily he checked it before buying. I suggest you to do the same. When working with iPhone you see the battery icon on the screen, which is good.

Voice Reproduction

Here we get a proprietary Noise Blackout technology, i.e. two microphones polish your voice and transfer it to your interlocutor. It works well and Halo 2 can allow for convenient use in mildly noisy environment, so the model is one of the best in this respect. It is indeed cool to chat through Halo 2. Basic features work well and operation distance is around seven meters, which I tested in the apartment. If you connect it with the cable only the headphones function will be available. It ca be connected to a couple of phones at a time. I tested it with Blackberry 9810 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray.

Sound

The model features what Jabra calls AM3D Virtual Surround Sound 2.0 & Power Bass. I think the volume is not that impressive and I would like to have some more capacity in the tank. It applies to the Bluetooth connection, but the same happened with the cable connection too. On some track the headset yield a bit of squeaking, but the sound is intense and juicy for a Bluetooth headset. Will it be enough for you to buy it? To my mind for $150 it is one of the best Bluetooth headsets and it offers an appropriate sound. At the same time detailing is not deep enough, which cannot be hidden under any base or surround effect. Not a single company managed to improve the sound of stereo Bluetooth headset. You are free to enjoy life without wires, but any old cable headset from Apple will give me better sound. The market segment is not moving anywhere and if you tested four years ago, let’s say, Sony Ericsson DS-970 and did not like the sound you will not feel the difference now. There are some exceptions and Halo 2 is clearly on the list, but I am not sure it is worth paying money for these experiments.

Conclusions

Let’s start with advantages:

Interesting design and compact dimensions
It can be used both with the cable and without it
Convenient controls
Good sound reproduction
It is useful for music listening, but pay attention to the above-mentioned
Supports operation with two devices at a time
Charge indicator for Apple

On the down side we have:

Absence of leather, which is substituted by materials easy to soil, weak microUSB jack (or rather an appropriate cable)
You have to get adjusted to the sensor volume controls
It is possible, that you phone will not “see” the headset at once

I would like to remind that among other Bluetooth solutions Jabra Halo 2 looks good and will be a good buy. On the other hand why the company failed to get the feedback on the previous model and fix everything possible. Why we see the same cheap material and weak joints. The jack stayed the same and several more buttons could have been added for better playback control. If it is cold outside you would better wear Halo under the cap. I can easily recommend the model, but I am not happy with the “work” of Jabra. The name Halo 2 is misplaced as Halo V0.1 would have been more appropriate alongside with a dark grey color.

Review of Bluetooth-headset Jabra Halo

Tim — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:36:17 +0000

In the box:

Headset
Charger
Cable to connect to your computer
Cable microUSB-3, 5 mm
Replacement pads for the headset
Instruction
Carrying Pouch (hard case for special editions)
Warranty Information

Writing about accessories – in fact, routine work, very rarely come across things that really want to leave yourself, use your own. And in this case should please all or some principal feature of the device. List the headset, which is one hundred percent, “my,” you can on one hand. This Sony DR-BT50, Sony Ericsson IS-800, Nokia BH-903, Motorola S9-HD, Jabra JX-20, Jabra BT8030, and nothing else and does not come without thinking. Here I have listed only the more or less topical products, however, some very hard to get – it concerns the BH-903, Motorola S9-HD. So, considered today a thing I can safely write to your personal top list and try to glorify the centuries. The first and probably the only bill the headset, which I can safely use in the city.

Design and construction

First you need to say about the name: the Jabra change strategy, products now have their own names, indexes remain for logistics and other uninteresting cases. So Halo – it’s Halo, and not the BT650s, I styled the device in the podcast, and some materials. Why is Halo? Certainly many are in your head is spinning name of the famous game for the Xbox 360, where the soldiers of the future is cut walnut hordes of monsters. Well regarded headset could very well pass for part of his outfit, a bit too futuristic looks. And in a good futuristic, no sequins, and other trumpery.

Packaging headset pleases, it is quite compact, all additions neatly stacked in a cardboard box when buying is no problem to retrieve the device, turn to try.Delivery is great for carrying a bag would be complete, I simply did not exist.

So let’s take a closer look at Halo. I’m sure many will remember the big headset called the Jabra BT8030 , which turned into a slight movement of the column. So, imagine what they put into the diminutive device and treated fairly. Yes, Halo is very similar to the BT8030, however, the dynamics are not converted. But there is a common and velvety plastic, which, like the rim, covers your skull. First impressions are incredibly positive – a neat thing, all such “licked”, with simple and clear forms, without unnecessary protrusions. Rotating the headset in your hands, I found that headsets are added, you just pull them slightly and serve their grooves ahead (in the photos everything is clear). Hmm, I wonder, have not seen this before. I am a little confused myself hinge, it does not look safe, but on the other hand, probably in the whole thing Jabra actively tested. But his work, these guys know.

For the first time examples of the headset, I realized that not much will it just does not nalezli. Rim tugging, twisting the little thing in hand, understood – you need to pull a “cup” for themselves, with a clearly noticeable clicks, she leans forward. First one, then two, now and all is well, Halo is on the head. Again, we must pay tribute to the ingenuity of designers.

The material, which finished with the headset on the reverse side, all subject to the same malady that is the case with the BT8030. If you have dandruff, then on black velvet, it is perfectly apparent. If you do not have dandruff, then there will be a bag, stuck small villi, the hair, if you have a cat, the hair, too. If there is a parrot feathers, and then if there is a fish, then the scales. A joke. Strange, but that in the photos does not look very nice in my life somehow perceived comfortable, at least for me. How is your favorite sofa: here once you poured coffee, push a pillow here, because the clock were in place and working, there is something a child drew. Selling a used Halo to be too heavy – it was too personal, it becomes after the first day of use. I did not ask our men, who handles the pictures, turn inside out in a coal-black, the original for the very reason that you ought to see what it can become. Note again that from your health is not dependent on an iota (akin to painted surfaces, many gadgets – like, you do not want, and fingerprints will remain).

Generally speaking, the design is impressive, it’s something like SE IS-800, only if they were trying to make the most miniature plug a headset, there is clearly an attempt to minimize the visible, “obtyanut” overhead headphones. And she succeeded, talk about it below.

Where is the microphone hole – it was not possible to understand the charging plug is hidden on the right cup, deep velvet of the invisible. For the look and design of this thing I put five with a huge advantage, despite the roughness of various small, they are, in my opinion, inevitable. Here too much tied to the price, just say “better not be done inside the velvet, and rubber or plastic is left …”. Could then increase the price, it is possible that the head would sit in another Halo. So, let’s talk about what is and is not about what could be.

Oh, I forgot to say, foldable headset, it looks like in this situation – you can see in the photographs. In the pocket of the jacket is placed in a pants pocket – no.

As for colors is unclear at this time will be delivered only black version, there are other, at least as physical specimens. Another thing that I would recommend the company to stop it in the black for the supply of our country, red, or even what will be perceived.

Cheap device is not seen in any degree, when the turns in his hands, may not like velvety material, but here’s the plastic that is not visible prints and designs personally I have no questions, all is well.

The method of carrying, ease of

I do not like overhead headset, I do not like to use them in the city – so precise. House is constantly used Sony DR-BT50, however, is already beginning to be naughty battery time after the purchase was quite a lot. So, as was said at the beginning of the material, it is with Halo, headset bill was initiated by the weekend. For the first time in the subway with a similar thing (albeit on the road to the Arbat Kuntsevsky takes twenty minutes). Walked along the Arbat, looked at all the music, like one to me, as a cyborg, not watched. I wonder. And why not? Very simply, it is still a market for a barely noticeable. That is due to dark-gray color, unusual design and design, it sits very well. Fits, so to speak, into the overall concept. This is not some great stuff out there is no non-binding thing that is extremely comfortable to wear. As for adjustments, I have already said above: each cup can “tighten” the lower or higher, the headset is not a lot of weight, and thus it can be worn for hours without fatigue and discomfort. It fits snugly to the ears, it does not want to correct, to pull, no discomfort. By the way, and the velvety material is then necessary to the court, he clings to the hair, ears, comfortable and warm. For winter, well, what would be the thing to wear in the summer, the heat – I can not say. I think the summer on the street for Halo is not the most opportune time. Device for the gym is quite possible to recommend it flies from his head with sharp movements.

Management

On the reverse side of the right earphone are the lights on, how cool that they did on the front panel. All controls are grouped on the right side also, it’s multifunction button and volume control touch strip. But how to turn the device? Very original – you just unfolding it, the right earpiece gets into the groove, light up the LED, the device works. Pinch the multifunction key until the indicator flashes Bluetooth, – all that you can begin pairing, password standard, 0000. The sensor volume control did not seem comfortable to me, listening to music, adjust the volume you often, especially on the street, respectively, may be feverish press that do not lead to an increase and decrease, and vice versa. But I understand it – to save space, do not want to “break” the look, so I will not quibble. Multifunction key is convenient, it is also responsible for receiving calls, and for the Play / Pause, and for all kinds of basic functions such as dialing the last number.

But what about the transition to the previous or next song? And this is – you need twice as “tapnut” on the plus or minus, the sensor is responsible not only for volume control, but also for the rewind. With vehicles tested fast forward not working.

Additional Features

The set comes with a headset cable is a very interesting and hitherto have not seen this – microUSB-3, 5 mm. This means that you can connect the headset as regular headphones to your laptop, phone or player, for example, at a time when the battery has. The sudden expansion of functionality, but still what it is.For example, when long flights or train need not depend on the outlet at a time when the unit got the battery, simply connect the cable to the same Sony PSP and continue playing, watching movies and so on.

The idea is that the headset can work with two devices at the same time, this possibility was among the respective characteristics during the announcement at the Congress. Alas, collaborate Samsung YP-P3 and the Sony Ericsson W995 did not happen. The same can be said about a bunch of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 and iPhone – does not work. This is a feature of my model, not commercial. About one more feature I must say: after using the cable that came with the headset hangs lightly, is not included and badly behaved. Cure was very simple: connect to the charger, then it all came back to normal. I think, and this feature will eliminate. By the way, I can not see that in normal use with a telephone, if you just listen to music, talk, and so on, without the extreme, there were no problems at all.

If, on reading these lines, you’re thinking about how to connect the cable to the player little thing, but for Bluetooth – to the phone, then you throw these thoughts. In my case, Bluetooth was turned off immediately.

Food

Claimed battery life is about eight hours of talk time, six hours in music mode, the battery here – the weak link. For a model bill for the time poor. On the other hand, this stuff I’m willing to forgive those same six hours, which actually turned into five hours and forty minutes. You can use network storage, USB-cable you can, preferably the first, the charging time is about two hours. The indicator will twinkle red, it is best to add the headset is charging.

Vote

Well, that’s got to sound, start with the voice. It uses a proprietary technology of Noise Blackout, there are two microphones that “cleans” your voice to a mirror finish and safely convey the interlocutor. Yes, the technology works with Halo you can quite safely, without raising his voice to communicate, even in moderately noisy environments, it is interesting that in this parameter is one of the best overhead set, which I came across. And the truth, speak pleasantly with Halo and not burdensome. Basic functions are working properly, the range of about seven meters, tested in the apartment. Note that when you connect the cable you can use the device only as a headset.

Tests were conducted with SE W995, Apple iPhone.

Music

At the time, I admired the Jabra BT8030 , but what about Halo just say that it’s very similar. Most tests were carried out with the SE W995, oddly enough, but the BT8030 I tested the phone on the SE, it was 910th. So, in Halo is also used special software Zirene POWER BASS, which is used for “naturalization” of bass. This trick works, you can forget about the fact that you use the headphones without the cable. The sound rude, no smoothing, skradyvany and so on – hard, rough Halo will show you that you are not all aware of Bluetooth-headset. When you connect the cable to the maximum volume level to listen to it is simply impossible, and it is typical for the iPhone, and the SE W995. In short, the mirror gut.

Although the headphones fit snugly enough to the ears, the sound is not isolated, so that the neighbors will hear everything is fine, if the kerf music louder.Take care of people do not do so.

As mentioned above, before buying I would recommend you to listen to on their own Halo, packing can do it.

Findings

The estimated cost of the device – about four thousand, a figure to be clarified, as the term appears in the market. I think that Halo did reach the shelves, because it is worthy of your attention. I have not seen a single invoice with the headset so simple and natural design, just as easy to operate. Do not forget about the possibility of connecting the cable. The disadvantages include a small time, it’s a matter of fact, and all the bad things that can be said about Halo, else just admires, the quality of voice, music – all more than good. For me, this is one of the key accessories year, which was worth waiting for. Nothing like the other companies in the 2009th year, we will not see.

Facebook and Skype together?

Tim — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:53:53 +0000

Social network Facebook has entered into a partnership with IP-telephony service Skype. On Wednesday at the pres – the conference, said Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Because of this, we created a simple video chat system and use this system can absolutely everyone. As Zuckerberg said at the beginning of his speech, now social networks are a great many. But the number of users has ceased to grow. But the growing amount of content they use and share with each other. And due to this growth and there will be a market in the next five years. And the main content of the process – the development of new forms of social interaction, which is based on the infrastructure of social networks.The lecture was presented a revised service chats Facebook. - improved group chat. Now the group can quickly create on the fly – ad-hoc. - Changed the page design contacts. - In profile now has a video call, which is based on a technology Skype. So now, in order to establish a video chat, simply click on the appropriate button. By partnering with Skype, Facebook will be able to catch up on social networking Google +, which launched last week. This is especially true for video chats and group video conferencing. As for Google +, then it has an integrated service for video calls Hangouts. On Facebook yet this was not. Because of this social network felt enormous pressure from Google. Therefore, the decision was taken urgently to improve the Facebook, connecting it with Skype. However, in May 2011, Skype and all its users (about 660mln.), the corporation bought the Microsoft. So it was that Facebook was late with his proposal. But out of this partnership, Microsoft can get and its benefits. The more that the greatest success of this partnership is not on the PC and game consoles in the box, Kinect and Xbox Live, which lets Microsoft. As for the PC, there is this integration will be very limited success. The fact that the model of communication in social networks, and video calls, things are completely different.Take, for example, three audio chat service for Facebook: Vroom, Voice Chat and Talker. According to statistics from the year they are actively used by only 3,000 users, while the whole social network used by more than 700 million people.

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They were on site on the same day and gave me a very reasonable bill. I must recommend these plumbers in Pimlico as they gave a great value and good service. These guys know London and the troubles of parking and congestion charges certainly in the pimlico area. And I was happy to have their smart van parked outside the building. The guy was gas safe registered and i must say their office was very polite and efficient.

2012 Android

Tim — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:51:26 +0000

The most remarkable and controversial products of the year based on Android: best flagship, return of the year and the most weird solution among “robots″.

We will soon prepare the end of the year review with the most interesting products of the past 12 months according to mobile-review.com. In this small article I would like to do the same for Android. Everything you read here is my subjective opinion supported by the experience of use and market analysis.

Flagship

Samsung Galaxy S II

Average price: $695

Samsung Galaxy S II was unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona and hit the shelves in April. It was positioned as the flagship from the very outset, but even the wildest optimism of company’s managers was not misplaced. We can remember that the original Samsung Galaxy S sold well too, but SGS II became a cult Android smartphone by the end of the year. Samsung managed to create an ideal smartphone at the time and rival models started appearing only in summer. Even now it stays the most advanced Android smartphone if you look at all features together.

When the third incarnation of Galaxy appears the current flagship will just move down to the mid price segment and will stay popular as a preowned solution.

Biggest Disappointment

LG Optimus 2X

Average price: $695

LG was the first to show a dual core Android solution. Optimus 2X was unveiled at the end of 2010 prior to Mobile World Congress, where the majority of key models are traditionally introduced for the first time. That is why we forgot the LG model as it was overshadowed by the flagship from Samsung and the rest of the pack. Besides some of the parameters in LG Optimus 2X turned out to be good on paper and less impressive in real life. It had a standard 8 MP matrix, which offered low quality pictures even if compared with HTC models of that period, which were considered to be weak in this respect.

The smartphone was too cumbersome, had bland design and lacked special features in software. After one month LG Optimus 2X was fast forgotten.

Weird Solution

HTC Sensation

Average price: $610

Frankly speaking I waited for this phone impatiently and hoped that HTC could dethrone Samsung Galaxy S II. When it became available I used this smartphone as the main handset of mine. Moreover, I liked Sensation more than SGS II due to the proprietary Sense interface offering convenience of operation from the box. HTC tried to make its flagship as original as they could, but they still managed to fix previous errors. HTC Sensation received a curved glass, qHD screen and an improved camera, which was short of SGS II and Sony Ericsson Arc, but outperformed other Android rivals. The strongest point of the model remained HTC Sense.

On the downside we have to mention short operation time. Even “stingy″ users ran out of steam by the end of the day, while I could use it actively only for 3-4 hours, which is too bad. I think HTC Sensation had a chance to become number one on arrival only if it surpassed SGS II in all respects, but it did not happen. Sensation is only a high quality smartphone, but it is not as iconic as SGS II, which is bad for the flagship. An attempt of HTC to go back to the top with Sensation was not quite successful.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play

Average price: $500

During the presentation of SE XPERIA Play in Barcelona at the beginning of the year the company’s representatives promised a lot and showed colorful slides with available and planned games associated with key developers in the area. Unfortunately all loud promises were in vain as the launched product happened to be not prepared for the market. SE XPERIA Play was a good solution on the drawing board: good gaming base, original PlayStation games and the side slider form factor with buttons for gaming! It was stunning! Sadly, in reality we ended up with a large and huge smartphone with dim screen even for the in-room operation. Technical characteristics happened to be not impressive and the price tag was excessive at the time of the launch.

Technically outdated smartphone did not become popular as you can play games on any “robot″ and no one wanted to pay so much.

Return of the Year

Sony Ericsson Arc

Average price: $520

In this category I would like to mention two models. The first one is Sony Ericsson Arc. After the failure of XPERIA X10 the company needed a bug-free handset and SE Arc filled the bill perfectly well. In terms of parameters the model cannot compete with SGS II and HTC Sensation, but it has its strong points. Arc is beautiful, unusual and graceful against the backdrop of other “robots″. The model is also decent in the multimedia section and its 8 MP camera is among the best on Android. The model cannot be considered a flagship solution as it was catching up from the very beginning, but it did the trick. A bit of trust returned to the brand and Sony must continue moving in the same direction when unveiling the new flagship Nozomi.

Motorola RAZR XT910

Average price: $520

Strangely, but many companies go back to the roots when it is not necessary or fail to exploit the same idea in crucial times. The same happened to Motorola, which achieved success with RAZR and kept on making its copies instead of expanding the portfolio. The opposite is happening with HTC. They have many useful design ideas (e.g. HTC Touch) under the belt, but the manufacturer cannot find inspiration in its classical solutions and produces carbon copies.

Motorola RAZR XT910 is a good answer to criticism, because it embodies the traditional Motorola design. There are some questions about build and durability, but this handset has its own face, which is so rare these days. The market is calling for similar models.

The Golden Middle

HTC Desire S

Average price: $460

Frankly speaking we had several contenders in the running and as far as it was difficult to choose I will tell you about the phone I liked personally very much. I think HTC managed to create a strong mid-priced smartphone and when its price went down after the launch it became even more attractive. The metal body, high quality screen, decent camera, nice design, good characteristics and HTC Sense to crown it all turned Desire S into a good choice for those looking for a basic, quality built and stable Android smartphone.

LG Optimus Black

Average price: $420

If in the top segment LG had not much success this year in the mid priced segment the company did well courtesy of Black. I cannot tell you the sales figures, but LG Optimus Black offers one of the best value for money in 2011 if you are looking for Android. A 4″ IPS screen (800×480), 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, simple design, low weight and compact dimensions cost only $420.

The Most Controversial Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Note

Average price: $830

Note from Samsung was the only model deserving this accolade. A crossbreed between smartphones and tablets bigger than SGS II and smaller than any tablet attracted attention of geeks and technology buffs immediately after the announcement. Note has the same parameters as SGS II, but has a larger 5.3″ screen of 800×1280 and a special pen for drawing on screen. Inside you find appropriate software. One advantage of Note is a 2500 mАh to run 24 hours even in active mode. Acer had to achieve the same result with Iconia Smart announced at the start of the year, but Samsung was the first and deserves the title for the most controversial design.

New Kid of the Block

Huawei

The revelation of the year is the start of Huawei in the Android segment. The networks manufacturer now deals in the same vein as Acer, even though the company denies that. Look at characteristics and prices of new Huawei gadgets to understand what I mean. This year the company developed several models with Shell 3D and then seemingly moved to their own interface. Huawei Vision and Honor have decent features, excellent build and fine looks (despite borrowings from earlier hits, as Vision, for example, copies HTC Legend). The price tag is below $450 and Huawei can compete in the segment today. If they keep on working the company may become a serious player in the market next year.

Best Accessible Smartphone

Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini

Average price: $275

Last year we had LG Optimus One reigning supreme among inexpensive Android models, but today we have no clear front runner. There are phones from HTC, Samsung and LG, which are all similar and lack individuality. Sony Ericsson XPERIA mini of the last generation has plenty of character. A 3″ smartphone looks bulky, but compact, which attracts consumers lost in the ocean of similar models. It does not offer the best value for money, but it is more original than the rest and becomes our best Android budget smartphone.

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Q3 2012 Launch For iPad Mini?

Tim — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:40:46 +0000

DigiTimes are reporting that Apple is gearing up to launch an ipad Mini towards the end of next year. The report cites anonymous sources within Apple’s supply chain as saying that the device will sport a 7.85 inch screen. LG Display and AU Optronics will apparently build the displays with production said to begin in the second quarter of 2012 in time for a third quarter release. There’s a bit of a contradiction here though because Apple has said in the past that a 7 inch display wasn’t something they felt was right for these sort of products. However, with increased competition from the likes of the Kindle Fire as well as smartphones growing ever larger and intruding onto tablet territory it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility that Apple feels it needs something in that space. Of course this is all rumour and conjecture at this point. Indeed previous rumours concerning an iPad Mini have focused on a device with a more standardised size, but with a lower price tag.

Galaxy Nexus S Multi-Touch Bug

Tim — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:39:43 +0000

What sort of bug could be more annoying on a multi-touch device than a bug with the multi-touch control system itself? Well plenty actually, but a recent bug found on the Galaxy Nexus S does just that, screws with the handset’s multi-touch input system. The bug only appears in landscape mode apparently and essentially makes it difficult to impossible to use multi-touch input. For example, in the video below you can see that when the left hand is used to convey one input the right hand side of the screen becomes rather tempramental when it comes time for it to accept input. Turning the screen on and off apparently rectifies the problem, albeit temporarily, but even so it isn’t a proper fix.

Your Daily Dose Of Bad News From RIM: £1 Million Worth Of PlayBooks Stolen

Tim — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:38:48 +0000

You know it’s actually very difficult these days to find a story about RIM that doesn’t contain bad news. Case in point is the latest mishap to befall the Canadain manufacturer; 5,000 PlayBooks worth a cool £1 million have been stolen. The theft happened late last week when the driver of the truck carrying the PlayBooks was eating. With no tracking system in place the PlayBooks are pretty much gone. Now £1 million isn’t exactly pocket change to you and I, but for a big company it isn’t quite the major loss it might first appear to the average guy on the street. Still the negative publicity is probably more damaging to RIM at this point since it seems they just can’t catch a break these days. Between executives throwing tantrums on planes to revenue falling to product delays to global service outages, the loss of a few thousand PlayBooks hardly seems to matter.

One last point though; perhaps RIM might get the last laugh here. As some commentators have wryly pointed out, if RIM itself can’t give Playbooks away, what the hell are the thieves going to do with them?