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Month: October 2011

  • Telstra Indy T50 Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 Telstra Indy review otherwise known as the Telstra T50. The Indy T50 model was released in October 2011 and is one of the cheapest qwerty keypad mobile phones you can buy. The Telstra Indy or T50 is a low end model but still a decent phone however it isn't the best value, missing out on some features a number of popular models have, although it does have one or two features not usually found in this price range. All said the Indy T50 has been priced at an introductory price of $69. In terms of construction the all plastic Indy T50 is relatively good for a cheap mobile phone.  Once again the 'enhanced' press pictures do not reflect the the physical device and you must see it first before deciding. The most obvious feature is the touch screen.  We like the idea and it does works well with this type of phone but the implementation needs more polish (just like the other poorly though out Telstra Glide).  Nokia leads the way in this area. Sure other websites think touch screens on these type of phones are a waste but we actually like using them as it is instinctive. The Indy T50's screen quality is class average likewise the size. The buttons lack the feel of more popular brands. The OS that Telstra/ZTE uses is ancient but it is easy enough to use with no instability or speed issues, apart from being a tad slow with the widgets running. The Indy T50 works well for Facebook, Twitter, emails and so forth thanks purely to the keypad.  The browser needs lots of improvement though if you want to use it for anything else apart from the Telstra WAP site. We could not write up much ore about the phone because we seen it all before. Overall The Indy T50 another relatively cheap phone you can seriously consider despite the flaws, however for not much more you can get much better models (specifically from Nokia) and you really need to consider whether you're happy with meeting your needs now or paying a little more for a phone with significantly more capability the will satisfy for longer. Specifications
    • Telstra Indy T50
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/1900/2100 HSDPA 3.6 Mbits data speed (download) Not mentioned data speed (upload)
    • Design Qwerty with Resistive Touch screen
    • L110 x W61 x D12.5 mm Weight 106 grams
    • Display/s External 2.4 Inch TFT 240 x 320 pixels
    • Camera 2 MP
    • Video Camera Yes - no specs
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU xxxMhz
    • Memory Up to 100MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features JAVA FM Radio Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Ion 1000mAh battery Up to 200 hours Standby Up to 160 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $69 AUD 2011 (Pre-paid)

  • Motorola ATRIX Review

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    Welcome to the Motorola Atrix review of 2011.  The Atrix was released in early 2011 as a high end model with most of the latest hardware technology that would become common throughout the rest of the year. As a phone the Artix is a very cool design details that require a close up look to appreciate. Unfortunately these details will probably be hidden or 'protected' by some cheap protective case that has become so common these days. In terms of hardware you will find a few things not found on any or very few phones currently for sale (2011). For example the dual-core CPU with a separate graphics processor, biometric security or finger print scanner and the previously mentioned scratch resistant glass. However to balance off the new features there a few things that are not quite up to top spec level. Far example the 4 inch screen size, 5MP camera and missing FM radio. The Atrix has a decent screen but it is not AMOLED but has a higher density of pixels (aka iPhone) which means  it is definitely not quite as nice to look at and the Atrix will have higher battery usage as a result. In terms of construction the Motorola Atrix is very good however still not close to the impressive iPhone or the Nokia N8.  Sure it may not be made of a single piece of aluminum or plastic but the way it has been put together is solid and feels good enough. The carbon fiber like rear cover also looks pretty good close up.  No creaks or rattles and as good as the segment leader the Samsung Galaxy S. If you do get an Atrix remember that the front screen is Gorilla glass which is more scratch resistant than virtually all 'accessory' coverings you could possibly buy. Our Nokia N8 has the same feature and has been without a cover for at least 6 months not a scratch to be seen! In terms of operation the Atrix is very slick despite the Motoblur affected interface. We have no criticisms of any importance apart from those related to the way Android OS or Motoblur works. The web browser allows you to visit any site even with Flash based content - however it will not run complex games like those on Facebook. Final words? Lots of technology in a small package, if you can live with an average sized screen (4 inches ) then go for it. As with all Android phones it all depends on the price as they can basically do the same thing. Great phone but there are so many other great phones too! Specifications
    • Motorola Atrix
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (dependent on country) HSDPA 14.4 Mbps data speed (download) HSUPA 2 Mbps (upload)
    • Design Touch screen slider
    • L190.1 x W120.5 x D12 mm
    • Weight 385 grams
    • Display/s 4 inch 540 x 960
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash 2nd video call camera 1.3MP Forward facing camera for video calls.
    • Video Camera 720P or 1080P dependent on version of Android OS.
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU 1 Ghz Dual core Separate Graphic CPU
    • Memory Up to 16 Gig for user Up to 32Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS AndroidApp store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) Compass Accelerometer Dolby Digital Proximity Ambient Light Music and Media player MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1950 mAh battery Up to 400 hours Standby Up to 9 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $xxx AUD late 2011 (Outright)