Samsung recently announced the new white Galaxy Nexus, and the device is due to go on sale next Monday on the 13th of February, but it would appear that some online retailer have already started shipping out the device to their customers.
The white Samsung Galaxy Nexus shares the same specifications as the original Galaxy Nexus, with a 4.65 inch HD display which features a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
Processing on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is provided by a dual core 1.5GHz processor and it also features 1GB of RAM, plus two cameras for video chat and recording video and taking photos.
On the front of the Galaxy Nexus there is a 1.3 megapixel camera, and on the back their is an advanced 5 megapixel camera which is capable of recording full high definition video in 1080p.
We recently got our hands on Samsung’s new Android 4.0 Ice Cream sandwich smartphone, have a look at our Samsung Galaxy Nexus review to see what we thought of the device.
Philips will soon be officially releasing their Citiscape headphone collection. We recently we reviewed the Philips Underground In-Ear headphones and highly recommended them. Now we’re reviewing the Philips Downtown SHL5605 On-Ears, which are equally as awesome and equally as purple. The Philips Downtowns feature 40mm speaker drivers, large comfortable ear cups with MusicSeal technology, a tangle-resistant cord, and a phone control button with mic and volume. As New York inspired headphones, it’s no wonder Philips designed the Downtown’s audio to be leak-proof. No one will be able to judge if you wanted to kick it old school by cranking N’Sync on the subway.
The Philips Downtown has a New York bold appearance with its iconic vibrancy. These lightweight headphones are very comfortable. They have large cushioned memory foam ear cups. There’s a steel headband that’s exposed on the outside. The underside is very well padded with a heat-sealed soft foam covered in a stretchy fabric. The headband is adjustable and the ear cups pivot for comfort. It does not fold or collapse.
The headphone cable is about the same as the Philips Undergrounds: it’s anti-tangle and linguini shaped(flat). It even features an inline phone control system complete with volume buttons, microphone and a universal button. This system is compatible with iPhone and iOS devices as well as BlackBerry, Android, and Windows Phones. Features will vary based on the device, however the universal button can control phone calls, music, and voice activation. The headphone cable has an L shaped plug and is not removable. Aside from the steel headband, the Downtowns are uniform in color. On this model, the cable, ear cups, and headband wrap are all very purple.
The Downtowns are very comfortable, even for listening hours on end. The band has some solid flex to it and the cushions couldn’t feel nicer on our ears. While the noise isolation is just okay, we rock these on the streets of New York where it’s much safer to hear some ambient noise. It’s refreshing to know that the MusicSeal keeps your audio from leaking. It’s nice to keep your music a secret, but it’s also courteous to those around you. The MusicSeal really works; in order for anyone to hear music they’d have to be very close in a quiet room. The inline button worked perfectly for controls and phone calls. The buttons are easy to push.
The Downtowns are mid-range earphones and audio quality is great for that. The super comfortable fit and perfect seal plays into the audio having such a nice and natural sound. They’re very well balanced. The bass isn’t especially bassy, but it goes well with all music genres. The mids are just about perfect, they’re warm and clear. Voices stand out and don’t get lost in the music. The highs are nice and detailed. Even at high volumes, there’s no distortion. They also happen to handle low bit-rate audio well.
The Downtowns are yet another comfortable, trendy, and quality pair of headphones from the Philips Citiscape Collection. Like the Underground in-ears, we give these on-ears a solid thumbs up. Their sound quality and comfort make them worth it, not to mention in-line phone control system and MusicSeal. The Philips Downtown SHL5605 are available for $99.99 in black, grey, or purple. They don’t look like a $100 pair of headphones, but they sound and feel like it. Amazon already has a listing for the black model selling for $86.38.
The Good: Light, Comfortable, MusicSeal Prevents Audio Leakage, In-Line phone control with Volume and Mic, Tangle-Resistant Cable, Stylish, Nice and Balanced Audio Quality
The Bad: Headphone Cable Not Removable, Don’t Fold, Wrapped Headband Feels Nice but Looks Inexpensive, Cloth Headband Cover Can Get Dirty, More Colors Please!
LG and Prada recently announced their latest Android Smartphone, the LG Prada 3.0, which comes with a 4.3 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.
The video below was put together by the guys over at Clove and it gives us a good look at the LG Prada 3.0 smartphone in action, as well as many of the features on the device.
Other specifications on the LG Prada 3.0 include a dual core 1GHz processor and comes 8GB of built in storage plus a microSD card slot, plus Android Gingerbread and an 8 megapixel camera which can record HD video in 1080p.
The LG Prada 3.0 Android smartphone is now available in the UK from a range of mobile carriers and the device is also available SIM free.
