Review Roundup: This week's hottest reviews on TechRadar

This week we got our hands on Nokia's first Windows handset, the Lumia 800, and in the camera world, we spend some time testing the new Canon S100 and the Pentax Q.

We also enjoyed the Beats Audio equipped HP DV7-6103ea laptop, while the £99 Huawei Blaze Android phone left us less impressed.

Read on for this week's top reviews on TechRadar…

Nokia Lumia 800 review

The Nokia Lumia 800 shares its exterior styling with the previously substantially less hyped Nokia N9, a Meego-based smartphone, although the screen size is reduced from 3.9-inch to 3.7-inch to conform to the Windows Phone spec list. The CPU increases from the 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 to the 1.4GHz MSM8255 Snapdragon/Scorpion which certainly helps add snap to the Windows Phone Mango OS.

One thing's for certain: this is the best Nokia smartphone we've seen for a while (well, apart from the N9, but we're not allowed to mention that in the UK, remember?). It's got a great camera, really premium design and should come with a lower price tag to boot.

Canon S100 review

The new S100 sits immediately below the Canon G12 in the Canon compact camera line-up, a spot previously held by the now discontinued S95. Like the S95, the S100 can be slipped into a shirt or trouser pocket, whereas the larger G12 is more of a coat-pocket-sized model. Naturally this makes the S100 more attractive as a 'take anywhere' camera for keen enthusiasts.

It's the first camera to feature Canon's new Digic 5 processor, which is claimed to have 6x more processing power than the Digic 4 system. It is a very worthy successor to the S95 - Canon has used technology from across its whole imaging business (video, SLR, lens and compact camera) to produce what appears to be an exciting pocket-sized camera.

HP DV7-6103ea review

HP's surprising partnership with hip-hop producer Dr Dre has bumped it up in the cool stakes, and brought some much-needed quality to the beleaguered world of laptop speakers. While HP's mid-range multimedia DV7-6103ea isn't quite as sleek as the company's Envy range, it has pilfered the same design finesse and also comes with the superior Beats Audio experience. It also has AMD's Quad-Core A6-3410MX fusion GPU and CPU, which is great mobile tech for enhancing battery life.

With a generous 6GB of memory, we had no lag or stutter on video playback or when multi-tasking. If you're looking for a smart new multimedia machine for movies and music, the DV7-6103ea is a great choice that won't break the bank.

Pentax Q review

In attempting to create a new niche, Pentax has created a niche camera. Many photographers looking towards interchangeable lens cameras do so to be rewarded with higher quality images. Although the Pentax Q offers a good range of features, and controls to please photography enthusiasts and beginners alike, the image quality achieved isn't leagues ahead of many compact cameras that employ the same backlit CMOS sensor technology.

Huawei Blaze review

The Huawei Blaze comes in a surprisingly stylish little chassis, but there's clearly not enough power in here to make it a serious contender for anyone other than undemanding new Android smartphone users.

Chassis

Fractal Design Define Mini review

Compact cameras

Canon PowerShot S100 review

Canon IXUS 230 HS review

Ebook readers

Sony Reader PRS-T1 review

Headsets

CMStorm Sirus Gaming Headset review

Hybrids/DSLRs

Nikon V1 review

Canon Powershot SX40 HS review

Pentax Q review

Sony NEX-7 review

Laptops

Samsung Series 7 Chronos review

HP DV7-6103ea review

Acer Travelmate 8410T review

Medion Erazer X6815 review

Mobile phones

Samsung Galaxy Note review

Motorola Atrix 2 review

Nokia Lumia 800 review

Huawei Blaze review

Monitors

Samsung SyncMaster SA950 review

Printers

Canon Selphy CP800 review

Televisions

Toshiba 42DB833B review

Hands-on reviews

Tablets

Hands on: Motorola Xoom 2 review

Hands on: Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition review

Mobile phones

Hands on: Huawei Vision review

Tablets

Hands on: Huawei MediaPad review

Cameras

Hands on: Panasonic GX1 review

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Review Roundup: This week's hottest reviews on TechRadar

This week's hottest reviews on TechRadar

This week our most-read reviews have been dominated two much-anticipated pieces of hardware.

First up is the iPhone 4S - we've got the definitive lowdown on Apple's new handset. Then there's Amazon's new Kindle - can it keep pace alongside its more expensive brothers?

We've also got a full review of the new Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet plus plenty more besides.

iPhone 4S review

The iPhone 4S is one of the best phones on the market at the moment, and the best thing Apple has ever created. It's got all the right bits right: good camera, slick web browser, quality screen - and made it all work together in the way we've come to expect. Some people might be disappointed not to have seen the iPhone 5, with the larger screen and new design, but the iPhone 4S is more than enough to keep Apple fans happy.

Simply put: if you've got an iPhone 4, you don't need to upgrade (as long as you update to iOS 5) but for anyone else on an older device, you should run down to the shops and pick one up now - you won't regret it.

Amazon Kindle review

The new Amazon Kindle may lack the sparkle of the US-only-for-the-time-being Kindle Fire and the physical keyboard of the Kindle 3 (renamed Kindle Keyboard) but it's still an excellent ebook reader.

What's more, it comes with an amazing price of £89. The amazing thing is that Amazon has managed to cut the price in half without negatively affecting the user experience. And with Kindle books now outselling their paper counterparts, it's easy to see why Amazon has chosen to subsidise it so heavily. So if you've been putting off buying an ebook reader – it may well be time to bite the bullet, because there's no longer any excuse.

Nikon Coolpix P7100 review

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is the brand's new replacement for its flagship advanced compact camera - the Coolpix P7000 - and comes with a number of new and upgraded features over its predecessor, including some fresh controls, a high-resolution tilting LCD display and a revised user interface, to name a few.

The number of upgraded features in comparison to the older model it replaces may not be numerous, but the changes that have been made are very significant. The combination of superb image quality and total manual control, along with a much-improved - dare we say - snappy performance, leaves a lasting impression.

In short: the Nikon Coolpix P7100 is the camera that the P7000 should have been.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet review

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet is a smart option for those who need to use a tablet at work. It has an understated but somewhat bulky design that fits well with a full-size laptop. Movies and other media are hit and miss, but mostly miss because of the less than colourful screen and choppy playback. Our final conclusion is that this tablet is better than many other Android models, mostly because of the extra ports and the business apps, but the larger size and weight make it a runner-up to Apple and Samsung models.

Samsung RV520 review

The Samsung RV520 is a fantastic budget laptop that can handle home computing and business tasks with ease. The Sandy Bridge processor provides enough power to enjoy media, pictures and music and the keyboard and build quality are good enough to work comfortably on. It's not brilliant for movies, and anyone looking to get creative will come up short against the low-end Intel Core i3 processor, but for most consumers, this is a highly recommended purchase.

This week's other reviews

AV accessories

HDFury HDFury3 review

Compact cameras

Nikon Coolpix S8200 review

Nikon Coolpix P7100 review

Digital TV recorders

Humax PVR-9150T review

Toshiba HDR5010 review

Sagemcom DTR67320Tx review

Home cinema systems

Sony BDV-E880 review

Laptops

Acer Aspire 5830T review

Samsung RV520 review

Dell Latitude XFR E6420 review

MSI GT680 review

Rock Xtreme 768 review

Asus N73SV review

Toshiba NB520-10U review

Asus U46 SV review

Mobile phones

iPhone 4S review

Portable Media Players

Amazon Kindle 4 review

Speakers

Acoustic Energy Neo Compact 6.1 review

Velodyne SPL-800 Ultra review

Jamo S426 HCS3 5.0 speaker package review

Tablets

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet review

TVs

Toshiba 47VL863B review

Toshiba 32UL863B review

Hands ons

Mobile phones

Hands on: Motorola Razr review

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HTC Wildfire S Android (2.3.3)Gingerbread , smartphone launched in India : price and reviews

First announced at February's Mobile World Congress, HTC has finally rolled out the successor to its Wildfire Android smartphone in India. The new HTC Wildfire S sports a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display and is the lowest-end Android phone for consumers, priced below the HTC Desire S and Incredible S phones.

The HTC Wildfire S runs on the latest build of Android's Gingerbread OS (2.3.3), has a 600 MHz Qualcomm processor, 512MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM. The HTC Wildfire S' 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen (320x480) has a TFT panel and there's a standard 5MP autofocus camera for shooting photos and videos.

The HTC Wildfire S supports a microSD card with up to 32GB of storage. The Wildfire S supports Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless protocols, apart from 3G, GSM and EDGE connectivity. The Gingerbread phone also comes with proprietary HTC Sense UI (similar to Samsung's TouchWiz interface) for streamlining certain tasks: like, Friend Stream for combining social network updates from your friends across Twitter, Facebook, and more.
The HTC Wildfire is now available in stores across India for Rs. 14,700 (MRP). The phone has two color choices: dark grey and silver white.

Samsung Galaxy S II -Dual Core Application Processor with Android Platform 2.3:Price in india and reviews

4.3" SUPER AMOLED Plus

Express your color! This brilliant display delivers superior color, enhanced readability, and great battery consumption. The Truly vivid color reproductions will really surprise you and because the contrast ratio is very high, you can clearly see separations of light and dark. It also has an ultrafast response time, which akes for smoother graphics. Put that together with it's amazing thinness and 4.3-inch size and you’ve got PC-like browsing in the palm of your hand.

Live Panel
Content is King. Drop the apps and get direct access to your content through Samsung’s new personalizable UX, a magazine style layout that selects contents that you use the most, your gallery, music, video, SNS,email, notes, games and weather then displays them on your main screen. This live content ecosystem can be customized to your taste and provides easy access to your contents. Don’t search for content, live it!

PC-like Web Browsing
Unmistakably informative! Mobilize your information gathering capabilities. Put PC-like web browsing in your palm or pocket to access a universe of information with the upgraded user interface. Fully optimized for Android Gingerbread, the Samsung GALAXY S II’s brilliant web browsing function will put it into perspective with easy search optimization and a clear view of your subject matter. The 4.3” SUPER AMOLED Plus and Adobe Flash Player capabilities let you get the full multimedia experience. Surf in style with Samsung.

8MP Camera with LED Flash
Get your shots in. The 8MP auto focus camera doesn’t miss any details whether you’re shooting idleness or action. Take beautiful, detailed photos even in low light with the built-in LED flash. And thanks to the much improved user interface of Android Gingerbread, fast scene switching is possible. And a quick switch to the 2MP front-facing camera makes self-portraits a snap. Picture the difference.

NFC (Near Field Communication)
Leave your wallet at home. The Samsung GALAXY S II has it in hand. It will house NFC short-range high frequency wireless communication technology for contactless credit card payments. It can communicate with existing smartcards and readers and is compatible with existing contactless infrastructure for public transportation and payment systems. Use NFC for secure purchasing, ticket reservations, as a transit pass, or even for electronic door entry. You can even scan smart tags on posters or billboards to download the details to your phone. That’s Samsung smart!

Dual Core Application Processor
Making the impossible possible. Dual Core Application Processor is the ultra responsive answer to mobile performance, providing high-speed multitasking, quick web page loading, quick reaction speeds, a smoother UI, lightning fast image editing and high performance gaming. And with its screaming fast encoding/decoding ability, which supports all video playing and shooting, outstands computing power and performance.



 Price:approx 32,000


Network
HSPA+ 21Mbps/ HSUPA 5.76Mbps
EDGE/ GPRS Class 12
Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Quad band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
AP
Dual Core Application Processor
Dimensions
125.3X66.1X8.49mm
Display
4.3" WVGA SUPER AMOLED Plus *
Memory
16GB/32GB
MicroSD (up to 32GB)
Camera
8MP AF with LED Flash + 2MP Front
Connectivity
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
BT v3.0+HS
USB v2.0
Connectors
MicroUSB, 3.5mm Ear Jack
Battery
1650mAh
OS
Android Platform 2.3
Message
SMS/MMS (OMA v1.2)
Email (POP3/IMAP/SMTP, SSL/TLS)
Exchange ActiveSync Email
Audio
MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB
AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY, FLAC, XMF
Video
MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1
Recording & Playback 1080@30fps
Image
JPEG, PNG, GIF, WBMP, BMP, AGIF
GPS
A-GPS
Convergence
Easy Set-up (WPS PIN/PBC, Wi-Fi Direct)
AllShare (DLNA1.5)
Samsung Kies 2.0, Samsung Kies air

4 Hubs
Social Hub / Readers Hub /
Music Hub / Game Hub
Others
TouchWiz
Google Mobile Services

HP ProBook 5320m computer Laptop Price, Specs and Reviews

HP ProBook 5320m computer Laptop is a stylish and well-favoured laptop that has magnificent features like 13.3 inch diagonal LED backlit HIGH DEFINITION screen, a Full sized spill resistant keyboard along with HP DuraKeys, Built in 2 MP web cam with fixed focused lens, etc. It's got nearly 4 GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM, 500 GB SATAII (7200 rpm) hard disk drive, and 128 GB SSD. The LED backlit screen laptop computer of HP can be connecte along with any exterior display by using VGA or Display port.

Specifications:

• Chipset: Mobile Intel HM57 Express.
• Product weight: Beginning at 1. 72 kg.
• Product measurements (W x D x H): 32. 80 x 22. 10 x 2. 35 cm.
• Memory: 4 GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM.
• Hard Disk: 500 GB SATAII (7200 rpm).
• Solid State Drive 128 GB.
• Optical drives: HP Exterior USB 2. 0 CD/DVD R/RW (select models).
• Display: 13. 3″ diagonal LED backlit HD.
• Graphics: Intel High Definition Graphics.
• Ports.
• 3 USB 2. 0.
• 1 external VGA monitor.
• 1 DisplayPort.
• 1 stereo system headphone/mic jack.
• 1 AC power.
• 1 RJ-45.
• Slots: 1 secure digital.
• Audio: Stereo speakers; Built-in dual-microphone array; stereo headphone/mic jack.
• Incorporated 2 MP web cam with fixed focused lens.
• Keyboard: Full sized spill resistant keyboard along with HP DuraKeys.
• Integrated Realtek Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC).
• Wireless technology WiFi 802. 11a/b/g/n.

Price in Dollar: $603 – $662

Price in Euro: 445 – 489 (Euro).

HP Pavilion dm3-2010us reviews

The objective of this HP Pavilion dm3-2010us review is to provide you with the information you might want to have a wonderful buying decision when looking for a great laptop.

The HP Pavilion dm3-2010us is a very fresh notebook. In reality, this notebook is now featured on Amazon's Hot Fresh Produces list.

Even though a laptop's specifications are main elements to consider when it comes to which notebook to get, the cost might be a key factor. A lot of HP Pavilion dm3-2010us reviews particularly noted the fact that this laptop is an affordable pc as a main cause of purchasing it. When coupled with the quality performance you obtain from this laptop's processor / mainboard mixture, the HP Pavilion dm3-2010us aesthetics to become a real buy. Furthermore, the hard drive memory appears to impress many buyers who have written HP Pavilion dm3-2010us reviews.

Causes Folks Purchase the HP Pavilion dm3-2010us:

• Affordable Price.
• Sharp Picture.
• Attractive looks.
• Perfect for high school and college students.

Complete HP Pavilion dm3-2010us Tech Specifications:

• 1.3GHz AMD AthlonII Neo Dual-Core Cpu.
• 4GB DDR3 System Memory card.
• 320GB (7200RPM) Hard disk.
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
• 13.3 inches High Definition HP LED Screen.

Reviews of Dell Laptop computers in India

The most recent providing by Dell Laptop computers to the Indian nation is Dell XPS 17 that includes 17.3 " screen and it is larger than Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 15 which offers the same money like the Dell 17 XPS. The Dell laptop is driven by last Intel Core i5/i7 processor chip and posseses a built-in Nvidia 1GB GT 435M GeForce or a 3GB 445M GTS graphics card that have technology of NVIDIA Optimus.

A few of the crucial attributes of the brand new Dell XPS 17 incorporate a Effective graphics NVIDIA GeForce with JBL loudspeakers with MaxxAudio Waves with improved audio expertise. Additionally, it has a certified Skype laptop video talk with HD Cam and one may enjoy 3 dimention on TV having an integrated 3DTV NVIDIA Perform sw.

 The Vostro Dell 1088 is powered by an Intel Celeron processor chip or Mobile CoreTM 2 Duo. This arrives pre set up using the Windows Genuine Business Vista 32 Bit Os. This laptop includes around 800MHz memory, 4 GB of DDR2 positioned on the Intel chipset 45 Express.

it comes with an Mobility ATI Radeon TM HD 512MB 4330 graphic card and contains a 14.0 " Broad Display HD with TrueLifeTM or anti-glare with 1366 width x 768 hieght dimension. The storage has a 5400 RPM hard disk drive with up to 320GB space storage.

Since Laptop cost of these Laptops are quite high; Dell also released a little cost laptop called the Dell N5010 Inspiron that is a 15.6" display laptop which is powered by the processor chip Intel Core i5 and comes loaded with the last Windows 7 Operating System. A few specs of this laptop contain an Intel Core i5-430M Processor  and a Windows 7 Genuine Home Premium OS. it will take up to 4GB DDR3 Ram Memory and graphics has 1GB dedicated memory, with an ATI Mobility 5470 Radeon HD.

Dell XPS 17 picture

iPhone 4 launched with bunch of features :Price in India ,reviews and features

what is the price of iPhone 4?
what are the main features of  iPhone 4 ?
when will iPhone4 launch in India ?
Now it comes to an end for these questions.
Well, the iPhone 4 is finally here! The fact is, those who really wanted to buy the iPhone 4 bought one from online stores abroad or cajoled the relatives into getting one for this on the way back from abroad. Why it has arrived in India now is a bit perplexing, considering we are hearing rumors of the inevitable iPhone 5 launch. However, there are still lots of people who will want to buy the iPhone 4, simply because they may not have been able to order it from abroad or just wanted the extra assurance that the warranty will work in case of any issues. The good thing is, the new iPhone isn't locked on any networks, which means anyone on any network can enjoy the phone. However, Airtel and Aircel will be offering some special tariff packages if you buy the phone from them. While this doesn't have the dual core processor goodness, it isn't a slouch in any way whatsoever- has been gobbling up HD games all along, without any complaints. The Retina Display is one of the best we have seen across all smartphones, and the extremely high resolution really helps with the multimedia performance as well. If you are upgrading from a previous generation iPhone, want to shift to the iOS ecosystem or just interested in seeing what the hype is about, we would strongly urge you to check it out. And don't let the dual core argument sway your decision, since this phone isn't lagging in terms of performance in any way, whatsoever.

Retina display with 960-by-640 resolution
The Retina display on iPhone 4 is the sharpest, most vibrant, highest-resolution phone screen ever, with four times the pixel count of previous iPhone models. In fact, the pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. Which makes text amazingly crisp and images stunningly sharp.

Video calling with Face-time
People have been dreaming about video calling for decades. iPhone 4 makes it a reality. With just a tap, you can wave hello to your kids, share a smile from across the globe, or watch your best friend laugh at your stories — iPhone 4 to iPhone 4 or to the new iPod touch over Wi-Fi. And it works right out of the box. No other phone makes staying in touch this much fun.

HD video recording and Editing
Shoot your own movies in high definition. Capture impressive video even in low-light settings, thanks to the advanced backside illumination sensor and built-in LED light. Then edit and create your own mini-masterpiece right on iPhone 4 using the iMovie app — with Apple-designed themes, titles, and transitions. It’s available on the App Store for $4.99.

Apple A4 chip with Multitasking 
iPhone 4 introduces a whole new way of multitasking. Now you can run your favorite third-party apps — and switch between them instantly — without slowing down the performance of the foreground app or draining the battery unnecessarily.¹ This smarter approach to multitasking is available only in iOS 4.

5-megapixel camera with LED flash
Take beautiful, detailed photos using the 5-megapixel camera with built-in LED flash. The advanced backside illumination sensor captures great pictures even in low light. And the front-facing camera makes it easy to take self-portraits.






Other Main Features

PRICE IN INDIA
Rs 34,500 (16GB) and Rs 40,900 (32GB)

• General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
• Size Dimensions 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm
• Weight 137 g
• Display Type LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
• Size 640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches
• - Scratch-resistant oleophobic surface
• - Multi-touch input method
• - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
• - Three-axis gyro sensor
• - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
• Sound Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
• Loudspeaker Yes
• 3.5mm jack Yes
• Memory Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
• Call records 100 received, dialed and missed calls
• Internal 16/32 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
• Card slot No
• Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
• EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
• 3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
• WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
• Infrared port No
• USB Yes, v2.0
• Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
• Features Touch focus, geo-tagging
• Video Yes, 720p@30fps, LED video light, geo-tagging, check quality
• Secondary Yes, videocalling over Wi-Fi only
• Features OS iOS 4
• CPU 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, PowerVR SGX535GPU, Apple A4 chipset
• Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
• Browser HTML (Safari)
• Radio No
• Games Downloadable, incl. motion-based
• Colors Black, White
• GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
• Java No
• - MicroSIM card support only
• - Scratch-resistant glass back panel
• - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• - Digital compass
• - Google Maps
• - Audio/video player and editor
• - Voice command/dial
• - TV-out
• Battery Standard battery, Li-Po 1420mAh
• Stand-by Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)
• Talk time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
• Music play Up to 40 h