ZTE announces Grand Memo phablet and the Open - Firefox OS

ZTE just brought two interesting phones to the MWC - ZTE Grand Memo for being the first to use the Snapdragon 800 chipset and ZTE Open, an entry-level Firefox OS phone.

ZTE Grand Memo Key Specification :

• 5.7” 720p resolution
• 1.5GHz Quad-core Krait 400, Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800
• Adreno 330
• 1GB RAM
• 13 MP back camera with 1080p@30fps video
• 1 MP front camera
• LTE
• 3,200mAh
• 4.1 Jelly Bean

ZTE Open Key Specification :

• 3.5” with 320 x 480 pixels resolution
• 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon
• Adreno 200
• 256MB RAM
• 3.15 MP back camera
• 1200 mAh
• Firefox OS

No pricing and avaibility reveal yet.

My Opinion : Beside the latest chipset in Grand Memo, nothing interesting. Well, it is not bad actually it just that, how will it to compare with current competitor? Of course I am interested to know how the latest and fastest Snapdragon 800 chipset perform. ZTE Open seem pretty low end spec. But it doesn't matter as long as it can handle the OS and apps smoothly without lag.

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Asus Padfone Infinity and Fonepad announced

ASUS just unveils next generation of Padfone and also a 7 inch tablet that can has telephone capability, FonePad.

ASUS Padfone Infinity Key Specification :

• 5” IPS 1080p screen and anti-fingerprint coating
• 1.7GHz Quad Core Krait 300 CPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Chipset
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP back facing camera with 1080p@30fps video
• 2MP front camera
• 64GB internal memory
• LTE
• NFC
• 2,400mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

ASUS Padfone Infinity Tablet Key Specification :

• 10.1” screen with 1920x1200 resolution and anti-fingerprint coating
• 5,000mAh

The whole package will cost around $1325 (Converted RM 3975).

ASUS FonePad Key Specification :

• 7” IPS with 1280 x 800 resolution
• 1.2GHz single-core CPU Intel Atom Z2420 chipset
• PowerVR SGX540
• 1GB RAM
• 1.2MP/3MP Front facing camera
• 8/16GB GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 4,270mAh
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Dont freak out with the front camera because There will be two versions of the Asus Fonepad. In Europe, the tablet will come with 16GB of built-in storage and a 1.2MP front-facing camera. It will launch in April for €220 (Converted RM 890.95). For the APAC region, the Fonepad will have only 8GB of built-in storage but it grows a 3MP camera on the back and will launch in March for $250 (Converted RM 750). Both have microSD card slots and 5GB of lifetime Asus WebStorage.

My Opinion : As a Padfone (1st Gen) user, I am pretty rage! Ok just kidding. But ASUS just make my barely half year old Padfone 2 generation behind now. Sad to see the bad cover lost the unique Zenbook-alike-design on Padfone Infinity. The price was pretty high which can easily buy a notebook (or even Ultrabook). In the meantime, FonePad quite interesting for using Intel Atom processor. Other than that, for godsake the naming not sure is genius or lazy. PadFone, FonePad? What's next?

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LG unveil Optimus G Pro, F5 and F7, second-gen L-series

LG is flooding MWC with all their latest phones!

LG Optimus G Pro Key Specification :

• 5.5-inch IPS with 1080p display
• 1.6GHz quad-core Krait 300, Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset
• Adreno 320 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP back camera
• 2.1MP front camera with dual-recording enabled
• 3140 mAh
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean swith Optimus UI

LG Optimus F7 Key Specification :

• 4.7” True HD IPS 720p screen
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 8MP back camera
• 2.1MP front camera with dual-recording enabled
• 8GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• LTE

LG Optimus F5 Key Specification :

• 4.3” IPS LCD qHD resolution
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 5MP back camera
• 8GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• LTE

LG Optimus L7 II Key Specification :

• 4.3" IPS WVGA display
• 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4
• Adreno 203
• 768MB RAM
• 8MP back camera
• VGA front camera
• 4GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• 2,460 mAh
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Optional : dual-SIM unit known as L7 II dual

LG Optimus L5 II Key Specification :

• 4" IPS WVGA display
• 1GHz MediaTek MT6575 single-core processor
• PowerVR SGX531
• 5MP back camera
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Optional : dual-SIM unit known as L5 II dual

LG Optimus L3 II Key Specification :

• 3.2" IPS QVGA display
• 1GHz single-core MediaTek processor
• 3MP back camera
• microSD slot
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Optional : dual-SIM unit known as L5 II dual

My Opinion : Within half year Optimus G has refreshment, G Pro. I bet alot consumer gonna rage. Of course, it is par with current competitor. Optimus F7 seem very decent mid range phone and it could sell if it market with a proper price. While L II series seem cater for more budget series though official price doesn't reveal yet. Optimus L7 II pretty good with high battery capacity.

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Nokai announces Lumia 720 and 520

Nokia just announces Lumia 720 and 520, both sibling that packed with a dual-core 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor.

Nokia Lumia 720 Key Specification :

• 4.3" ClearBlack display of WVGA with 800 x 480 resolution and super sensitive touch
• 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• 6.7MP back facing camera with Carl Zeiss lens
• NFC
• Wireless charging
• LTE
• 2000 mAh
• red, yellow, cyan, magenta color
• $330 (Converted RM990)

Nokia Lumia 520 Key Specification :

• 4" WVGA IPS LCD and super sensitive touch
• 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 5MP back facing camera and 720p video
• $183 (Converted RM549)

Both phone will be release on Q2 starting with China. Later on it will hit the rest of Asia, Europe and T-Mobile in the US.

My Opinion : I abit lost track with Nokia window phones model except high end range. However Lumia 720 seem like a good buy as mid range window phones which packed with Carl Zeiss optics on it. Not to mention some features such as LTE and Wireless Charging was included too. In the same time, Lumia 520 is value buy as a entry level phone.

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Nokia announces 105 and 301 feature phones

Nokia has announced two new feature phones at the MWC, the Nokia 105 and the Nokia 301.

Nokia 105 is basic phone with very cheap price rate, €15 (Converted RM 60.99). It has all the basic features such as a color display, FM radio, multiple alarm clocks, talking clock, and the mandatory flashlight - all in a dust and splash resistant body.

The Nokia 105 will be sold in black and cyan in China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, Vietnam and other markets in Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe this quarter.

On other hand, Nokia 301 seem shine brigther than 105 since it features a 2.4" display, 3.2 megapixel camera with some camera goodies inspired by the Lenses feature on the Lumia phones. There's a Nokia Xpress Browser on board and 3.5G connectivity.

The Nokia 301 will be available in cyan, black, magenta, yellow and white for €65 (Converted RM264.30). The phone will be available in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Middle East and Latin America starting in Q2. There will also be a dual-SIM version of the device.

My Opinion : Value buy for people who just need basic phone. Maybe as secondary phone as well.

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Alcatel unveils One Touch Idol X

Look like Alcatel is trying to get back into game and release the high end One Touch Idol X.

Alcatel One Touch Idol X Key Specification :

• 5" with 1920 X 1080 resolution
• 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
• 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 13MP back camera
• 2000mAh battery
• 7.1mm thickness
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean stock
• blue, yellow and red color

Pricing and availability to be confirm.

My Opinion : Honestly the design quite nice. The thin bezel very attractive :D Clean and minimal design. Hope it start selling on right price.

An astute reader noticed that the image Alcatel provided of the One Touch Idol X says it has an 8-megapixel camera, but the company's PR states it has a 13-megapixel camera. According to the Alcatel team at MWC, the camera's megapixel count will vary depending on the market where it is released - TheVerge

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HP announced Slate 7

After dead from WebOS, HP is back with Android OS and announced the new budget tablet, Slate 7.

HP Slate 7 Key Specification :

• 7.0-inch with 1024 x 600 resolution FFS+ LCD
• 1.6GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPU
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 3MP back facing camera
• VGA front camera
• Beats Audio
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

The HP Slate 7 will be priced at $169.99 (Converted RM 510) and will go on sale in April.

My Opinion : The price indeed very attractive and spec much better than ASUS MemoPad. Recommended for people who are looking for decent 7 inch tablet :)

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