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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Motorola Xoom Tablet

The Motorola Xoom, is the latest edition to the tablet device war. Below is a highlight of the features of this super device courtesy of Amazon.com



 


Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches ; 13.6 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B004NNVHUC
  • Item model number: XOOM

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Redefining the tablet by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go, the Motorola XOOM for Verizon Wireless boasts a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, and 3G connectivity (which can be upgraded to 4G in coming months). Winner of the Best of Show award at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the XOOM also offers support for Adobe Flash Player--enabling you to view the web without compromise.


Dual-core processing, Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform, and 10.1-inch HD multi-touch display (see larger image).
It runs Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, which offers a multi-touch, holographic user interface that improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization. It also offers the latest Google Mobile innovations, including Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction, access to over 3 million Google eBooks and Google Talk with video and voice chat.
The Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE via Google Talk, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD. The 10.1-inch display delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280 x 800-pixel display, and it features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer, and adaptive lighting for new types of applications.
Other features include a 32 GB internal memory, memory expansion via optional microSD cards (with future software upgrade), Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking with Mobile Hotspot capabilities, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail, HD 1080p video playback, HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or monitor, and a 3250 mAh battery for up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet browsing.

Upgradeable to 4G LTE Mobile Broadband



Comfortable in your hands (see larger image).
The Motorola XOOM will offer 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled connectivity at launch. Verizon Wireless will offer a free upgrade to its 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network in the coming months (learn more about 4G below). When upgraded, the XOOM's 4G LTE connectivity will enjoy speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

Android 3.0 Honeycomb

Specifically optimized for devices with larger screen sizes such as tablets, the Android 3.0 platform (dubbed Honeycomb) introduces a brand new, truly virtual and "holographic" UI design. Five customizable Home screens give you instant access to all parts of the system--no matter what screen or app you're in--and each Home screen offers a familiar launcher for access to all installed applications, as well as a Search box for universal search of apps, contacts, media files, web content, and more.


Scrollable and stackable widgets (see larger image).


The redesigned YouTube app (see larger image).
Multitasking in Android 3.0 is easier than ever, and you can use the Recent Apps list in the System Bar to see the tasks underway and quickly jump from one application context to another. You'll even see a snapshot of the last screen viewed in that app as a visual reminder. The Android onscreen keyboard has also been redesigned to make entering text fast and accurate on larger screen sizes.
Other features in Android 3.0 Honeycomb include:
  • Scrollable and stacked widgets let you scroll or flick through content within the widget itself, on the home page, without opening the application.
  • Unobtrusive notification system displays icons for different notifications (messages, downloads, system updates, etc.) in the lower right corner. Just touch the digital time display to open the entire notification panel.
  • Redesigned YouTube application with a cool 3D gallery.
  • Android Market for Android 3.0 is your one-stop-shop for eBooks, games, and applications.
A Complete Web Experience, with Support for Adobe Flash
With Android 3.0, the Toshiba Tablet provides support for Adobe Flash, delivering a complete web experience to help you explore, discover, and interact. You'll enjoy more satisfying social networking, games, streaming video and more, with all the animations you expect.

On-The-Go Productivity

For working on the go, the Motorola XOOM provides constant connectivity--including connecting to Gmail or Exchange email; opening and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations; and viewing calendars and sending out appointments or meeting notices--with mobile broadband speeds. Its mobile hotspot capability provides an online connection for up to 5 other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Open documents, spreadsheets and presentations, edit them on a virtual QWERTY or optional Motorola Bluetooth Wireless keyboard, and send them back lightning fast.


Optional speaker dock (seelarger).

Power Accessories beyond the Charger

The Motorola XOOM has a wide range of optional accessories to expand its power and capabilities. The "smart docks" are no longer just a place to charge your device; they make Motorola XOOM a portable play and work station that fits your lifestyle. The Standard Dock can be used for watching video content or listening to music through external speakers as the device charges. The Speaker HD Dock allows you to send HD content directly to your TV or blast your tunes without attaching external speakers.

Connectivity

  • Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network.
  • Upgradeable to ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via the Verizon Wireless 4G Mobile Broadband network, with expected download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps. See more about 4G LTE below.
  • Onboard GPS for navigation and location services.
  • Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views.
  • Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
  • Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 3G/4G LTE connection, which can then be shared among up to 5 Wi-Fi-capable devices.
  • Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.

Communications & Internet

  • Video chat on Google Talk with any other Google Talk-enabled device (smartphone, tablet, or PC).
  • Access to personal and corporate e-mail (including support for Exchange and push Gmail).
  • Desktop-like web browser (HTML5-based Android Webkit) with tabbed browsing and Chrome bookmark sync.

Design and Hardware

  • 1 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor enables web browsing at unprecedented speed and accelerated multi-tasking.
  • Integrated NVIDIA graphics delivers smooth, full frame-rate 1080p HD video playback
  • 1 GB of DDR2 RAM
  • 10.1-inch multi-touch HD display (1280 x 800 pixels; 150p per inch) with native 720p video playback and pinch-to-zoom navigation.
  • Onscreen keyboard

Memory

  • 32 GB internal memory
  • Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (functionality requires future software upgrade).

Camera

  • 5-megapixel rear-facing camera for optimized resolution when capturing photos on the go. Includes dual-LED flash, auto-focus, and digital zoom.
  • 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats. Includes indicator light when used.
  • HD 720p video capture capabilities
  • Instantly upload video to sharing sites or view and edit on the fly.

Multimedia

  • Music player compatible with MP3 and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
  • Video player compatible with MPEG4 and H.264/H.263

More Features

  • HDMI audio/video port enables you to output pictures, slides and videos in HD quality (1080p) via HDMI cable (sold separately).
  • Micro USB port (not for charging)
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Data encryption ensures the privacy and security of data on your tablet.

Vital Statistics

The Motorola XOOM weighs 25 ounces and measures 9.81 x 6.61 x 0.51 inches. Its 3250 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of video playback, up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing, up to 90 hours of 3G web browsing, and up to 3.3 days of MP3 playback. It has a standby time of up to 14 days (336 hours) and an approximate 3.5-hour charge time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV-DO, Rev A 3G frequencies. This device can also be upgraded to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network in the coming months.
What's in the Box
Motorola XOOM handset, charger, data cable, quick start guide, user manual

Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Network

3G Network
With support for the 3G EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
Note: The Motorola XOOM runs on the Verizon Wireless 3G network right out of the box.
4G LTE Network
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.
With these blazing fast speeds, you'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.
Note: The Motorola XOOM is not compatible with the 4G LTE network out of the box, but it will receive a free 4G LTE upgrade in the coming months.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Welcome to Wireless Superstore

Welcome to the Wireless superstore. Our aim is to create a unique one stop wireless shopping experience. We have compiled a large selection of phones, plans, accessories and phone cards all for your convenience.
Feel free to peruse our offerings and see if we can serve you. We are always looking to improve your shopping experience and welcome comments, suggestions and input from our friends.
Thank you for stopping by and happy shopping. Good day and God bles.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

How to chose a wireless phone

 The following article( courtesy of /www.wirelessguide.org) is an exhaustive how to guide for choosing a wireless device. Enjoy. 

How To Choose Your Cell Phone

Choosing a wireless phone is largely a matter of personal taste and budget; the latter depends on what promotions are being offered, which tend to fluctuate almost weekly. Size of memory, functionality and battery life are also  important factors.
Your choice of phone depends on your choice of carrier. All carriers have their own mutually incompatible digital networks. This means that a Sprint PCS phone, for example, won't be compatible with VoiceStream Wireless or AT&T Wireless service.
Most cell phones look like smaller versions of your phone at home, with the addition of a screen and a few extra buttons. Flip phones fold in half and open to reveal the screen and keypad. Web sites offer phone ratings and reviews that can help you make your choice. You might also want to go into a store and see how a phone looks and feels.
Above all, make sure the phone you pick has the features you need, or think you might soon need. Dual mode phones are essential for anyone who travels between the city and the country, because they shift to analog coverage when digital isn't available.
To take advantage of special discounted wireless phones (some are offered free), a customer may need to sign up for at least one-year's service.
If you desire certain features, ensure the phone is equipped. For example, hands-free microphone so you can talk and drive, memory dialing to pre-program numbers; radio mute will automatically turn down the volume when you make a call; auto answer will pick up the phone for you after two rings; voice mail, etc


Analog phones tend to be less expensive than digital phones. However, the rules of cell phone pricing are changing because cell phones are purchased mostly with an accompanying service plan. Through various licensing and marketing agreements, cellular service providers can often offer phones at a discounted price or even gratuitously to their customers when they order a phone activated with one of their plans. As cellular companies expand their digital service, digital phone prices will continue to drop, adding new options for the price-conscious wireless phone shopper.
  • Low cost cell phones (< $100) : typically larger and heavier with minimal features, although they generally perform just as well as more expensive phones.
  • Mid-priced cell phones ($100-$300) : smaller and lighter with extended-life batteries, alphanumeric text features and more.
  • High-end cell phones (>$300): offer the latest features, the smallest designs and the most attractive styling.

Functions

Functions seem to be one of the most important thing to consider when people choose a cell phone. Besides calling and receiving calls, people are demanding more out of their mobile phones.To keep themselves amused while waiting for anything, they expect a phone to come with more computer games. For those who drive, phones that come with voice dialing and voice answering seem to be popular as they can keep their hands off the cell phone while driving but still be in touch.

Transmission Technology

Mobile phones can use three technologies: digital cellular, analog cellular, and PCS.
Phones are compatible with a specific transmission technology. Therefore, if you already know the plan you want to use, you must get a phone that works with the available technology.
  • Analog Cellular: This is the oldest technology of the three, where signals are identical to those sent and received by an ordinary radio. The sound quality is generally inferior to digital cellular and PCS, and phone conversations using this technology are easily intercepted by electronic scanning devices. It does, however, have the greatest coverage, especially in rural areas.

  • Digital Cellular: Software inside phones using digital cellular technology convert and reconstruct digitized messages for sending and listening. The sound quality as well as the privacy of your conversations is superior to analog cellular, and digital phones have extended data capability features including voice mail and caller ID. They are also lighter and have a longer battery life then analog phones.

  • Digital PCS: Personal Communications Service (PCS) differs from traditional digital cellular service because it operates on the 1.9Ghz frequency band. This allows greater network capacity and data capability then a standard digital phone. The different PCS technologies include CDMA, TDMA, and GSM.
If you live in an urban or semi-urban area, most phones will have adequate coverage to meet your needs. If you travel a lot or live in a rural area, consider dual mode service. Dual-mode uses the same frequency for analog and digital networks. They can automatically switch between digital and analog. Tri-mode operates on two digital frequency levels as well as analog. Dual mode service costs a little more, but you may need one of these features if you're not an urban dweller.
Options: Digital Cellular, Analog Cellular, Digital PCS
  When you choose a phone, you should consider how long it can last on standby (turned on, but not in use), and how much talk time you have before recharging. If the battery runs out, it simply turns off the mobile phone until you recharge it. Talk time is the amount of time a battery can power a phone when it is being used to make or receive calls. A longer talk time could save you a lot of time and frustration, but if you do not talk on your phone a lot, it could be unnecessary.
Range: 60 - 600 minutes

Standby Time

The period of time a battery can power a phone when it is not being used.
Why is it important? A longer standby time could minimize the number of times you would have to recharge your phone per week, which could be usful if you travel a lot.
Range: 1.5 - 484 hours

Hands Free Option

Many mobile phones offer you the option of talking into them without actually having to hold the handset up to your ear. Some phones accomplish this by allowing you to plug an ear piece/microphone device into them while others easily install into a car kit that allows you to hear your party through your car's speakers while you speak into a microphone.

Weight

The weight of your mobile phone, measured in ounces.
Things to Consider: The weight of a mobile phone is a very important feature because most people carry their phones with them. If you do get a larger phone there are a number of accessories available that will aid you in carrying your phone.
Range: 2.7 - 13.9 oz

Internet Capability

A number of high-end mobile phones are capable of basic Web browsing and email functions. Although it will pale in comparison to the surfing you can do on your computer, you can send and receive e-mails and get selected information from specific web sites.
Options: Email, Web Browsing, None

Phone Book Storage CapacityAs the teens become more affluent, carrying a mobile phone is not only for the adults. Teenagers are carrying mobile phones not only as a form of contact, but also using it as a form of enhancement for their appearance. Hence you can see them changing the casing of their phones to suit their personality and their clothing. From here we can see that when buying a mobile phone it is important to buy one of great appearance so that you will look good when you are using it. You will also not want to change your phone just because you don't like the design.



The number of names and telephone numbers that can be stored in a mobile phone's directory.
Why is it important? A large phone book can serve as an organizer as well as a time saver; putting friends, family, and work contacts at the touch of a button. If you already own a PDA or a similar item, a large phone book may be unnecessary.
Range: 9 - 400 Names and Numbers

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