Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
T-Mobile unveils holiday offerings: Nokia Lumia 810, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and more
T-Mobile’s portfolio offers the newest Windows Phone 8 devices, including the Nokia Lumia 810 and the Windows Phone 8X by HTC; the Google Nexus 4; and the Samsung Galaxy Note II.
“At T-Mobile, we recognize that consumers want to choose the device that best fits their lifestyle. Whether they are new to the smartphone market, love entertainment and movies, or enjoy playing games on their device, T-Mobile’s product lineup provides the latest, cutting-edge products to choose from,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “When you combine these products with our innovative applications, exclusive gaming partnerships and a truly Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, our customers have the best choice and value in the industry for their wireless service.”
Windows Phone 8
T-Mobile will have two Windows Phone 8 devices - the Nokia Lumia 810 and the Windows Phone 8X by HTC.
The Nokia Lumia 810 is an exclusive to T-Mobile and offers access to T-Mobile’s fastest 4G network (HSPA+42), an enhanced camera with Carl Zeiss optics for crisp photographs, impactful design, integrated wireless charging via swappable back covers, navigation features and high-performance – all in a simple silhouette.
With the Lumia 810, users can capture, share and relive life’s moments with new camera features such as Cinemagraph, a lens that creates animated GIFs, as well as panorama settings and Group Shoot, which allows the customer to choose the best faces and smiles from a burst of photos and stitch them together to produce the perfect group shot.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is a premium Windows Phone 8 device that packs a punch with a beautiful 4.3-inch HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen, a powerful dual-core processor and fast speeds running on T-Mobile’s HSPA+42 network. Customers will enjoy the feel of the pure unibody design in California Blue, access to Windows Phone’s Live Tiles, immersive studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™ and incredible camera capabilities of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC.
Both devices are powered by the new Windows Phone 8 operating system, making it easy for users to personalize their device and experiences and always stay connected to friends and family. Taking advantage of the only truly Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, on a nationwide 4G network, T-Mobile customers will see a superior value with T-Mobile’s lineup of Windows Phone 8 devices.
Latest Android Devices
On the Android side of things, two of the newest options are the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7.
The Nexus 4 is the latest device in the Google Nexus lineup, and T-Mobile will be the premier U.S. launch partner. With cutting-edge hardware designed collaboratively by LG and Google, favorite Google Apps, and the latest version of Android, Nexus 4 puts the best of Google in the palm of a customer’s hand. Nexus 4 comes with a high-performance 8MP camera and takes Photo Sphere images to capture every detail of the world. The all-new camera lets customers quickly view and edit photos with powerful new tools, and share favorite shots in a snap. When combined with T-Mobile’s Value plans or T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, the Nexus 4 gives consumers a top-notch Android experience.
With a 7-inch display, powerful quad-core processor and all-day battery life, the Nexus 7 tablet was built to bring the best of Google in a slim, portable device. With a vibrant, 1280x800 high-resolution display, Nexus 7 brings apps, games, books and movies to life in stunning clarity. Over 1 million pixels in your hand means text is sharper, HD movies are more vivid and gameplay is smooth and dynamic. All of this is protected under scratch-resistant Corning™ Gorilla Glass and designed for the whole family to pass around and enjoy. Nexus 7 was built by ASUS and comes with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor so everything is faster: Pages load quickly, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and running multiple apps is a breeze.
T-Mobile also recently announced the Samsung Galaxy Note II, giving customers a powerful all-in-one device with a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED® screen and a speedy 1.6 GHz quad-core, Samsung Exynos processor that are perfect for gaming, productivity, entertainment and more.
For the value-conscious shopper, T-Mobile will offer the LG Optimus L9. Featuring a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display and equipped with a long-lasting 2150 mAh battery, users can listen to music, explore the Internet or chat with friends and family for hours with just one charge.
Further, T-Mobile will continue to offer the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, rounding out a complete portfolio of powerful Android smartphones.
Gaming Experiences
Only T-Mobile provides its customers with access to the most innovative and compelling gaming experiences made possible with the exclusive content, devices and accessories gamers want paired with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan. T-Mobile customers now can realize truly unlimited 4G gaming experiences — without having to worry about surprise bills or overage fees.
T-Mobile will be the first U.S. carrier to preload EA’s Need For Speed Most Wanted game on the Galaxy Note II, including four free events. In addition, this T-Mobile exclusive version of the Need for Speed Most Wanted game on the Galaxy Note II will be optimized to interact with a MOGA™ mobile gaming system, bringing an immersive, console-quality gaming experience to the palms of T-Mobile customers’ hands.
Further, T-Mobile will offer a new social gaming destination which will directly connect customers to Zynga games right from their device’s homescreen. The Zynga games destination will feature With Friends games, is preloaded on the Samsung Galaxy Note II and LG Optimus L9, and will be accessible via the Bonus Apps widget on several other Android devices this month.
Additionally, only at T-Mobile, new and existing owners of the Samsung Galaxy S III will receive “Marvel’s The Avengers” – the number 1 movie of the year and 3rd biggest release of all time – as a virtual preload, available for download in the Samsung Media Hub. Taking advantage of T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, customers can download unlimited video content, such as “Marvel’s The Avengers,” on our nationwide 4G network without having to worry about data caps, speed limits or overages.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
T-Mobile is also excited to partner with Samsung to deliver the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, a high-powered, premium entertainment device running Android 4.0 and powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with access to T-Mobile’s 4G (HSPA+ 42) network
Pricing and Availability
Information about devices and services can be found at the embedded links below or www.T-Mobile.com. Full pricing and availability information is expected as follows:
Nokia Lumia 810
Expected to be available on 11/14
Value Plan: $99.99 down payment after a $50 mail-in rebate card and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans.
Classic Plan: $149.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card and with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Windows Phone 8X by HTC:
Expected to be available on 11/14
Value Plan: $149.99 down payment after a $50 mail-in rebate card and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Classic Plan: $199.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card and with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Google Nexus 4:
Available via Google Play on 11/13 and in select T-Mobile retail stores and online starting 11/14
Value Plan: $199.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Classic Plan: $199.99 with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Google Nexus 7:
Available with T-Mobile service via Google Play starting 11/5
Samsung Galaxy Note II:
Currently available online and in retail stores
Value Plan: $249.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $20 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Classic Plan: $369.99 with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
LG Optimus L9:
Expected to be available online and in retail stores starting 10/31
Value Plan: $49.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $15 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Classic Plan: $79.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1:
Expected to be available starting 11/14 online and in retail stores
Value Mobile Broadband Plan: $199.99 out of pocket down payment and 20 equal payments of $15 per month with a two year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans
Classic Plan: $349.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two year service agreement on qualifying mobile broadband data plans
Samsung Galaxy S III:
Currently available online and in retail stores. For more information, visit: http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3
Accessories
The AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory is currently available in T-Mobile retail stores and at www.T-Mobile.com for $99.99.
The MOGA Mobile Gaming System will be available at www.T-Mobile.com on 10/31 for $49.99 and will be in select T-Mobile retail stores on 11/14.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Don’t want a huge smartphone? Motorola’s Droid Razr M is aimed at you
So much so, that when you put out a phone like the new Motorola Razr M, with a 4.3 inch screen, it’s considered pretty small by comparison, or at the most medium-sized.
The first new release in a line of Razr phones being released this fall (the Razr HD and Razr Maxx HD are also in the lineup), the Razr M aims at the folks who don’t want huge phones – and would rather have something that fits more comfortably in the hand, and also don’t want to spend the big bucks ($199.99 or more out of pocket) that traditionally come with the top new phones.
I spent some time with a Razr M, and I’ll let you know what I thought of it.
LOOKS
Since the Razr M prides itself on its compactness, of course it comes in a very slim and light package. Overall specs are 4.82 inches tall, 2.39 inches wide and a “RAZR” thin 0.33 inches. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist). The weight is just 4.44 ounces, so you’ll barely know you’re holding it.
Colorwise, the phone is available in either black or white.
This phone is clearly aimed at folks who want a smaller phone that will fit better in their hand and don’t want the megascreens of most competitors.
Not everyone will like this. I like the larger screens and found it too small for my tastes, but I know lots of folks who don’t want phones as big as I do. They are the audience for the Razr M.
When you think about it, 4.3 inches seems like a big number. But the much-hyped “edge to edge” design of this phone makes it look and feel more compact than other 4.3 inch screens. As a result, the keyboard is pretty small, bad news for those with big fingers, but you can use Skype to help make typing easier.
The materials used are strong and made to last. For example, you get a Kevlar fiber backplate, Corning Gorilla Glass on the display, and an aluminum frame. All these things will make the phone last if it takes a few spills. There is also a water-repellant nanocoating to protect against small liquid spills.
Display
One area that disappoints on the Razr M is the display quality. The 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced Display features a resolution of 960x540, which is less than HD quality (You’ll have to go for the Razr HD or Razr Maxx HD to get that.). If you wanted HD quality visuals on a phone, you won’t find it here.
Memory
Another area that’s not very impressive is the internal storage. You only get 8GB of internal memory, which is weak compared to the competition. You can upgrade to 32GB via microSD card, but you’ll have to buy that separately. This is disappointing, as almost all phones these days come with 16GB of memory included.
PROCESSOR
A bonus point for the Razr M is that it features a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, and 1 GB of RAM. This phone is fast, even if you’re doing some serious multitasking.
You’ll also have access to Verizon’s very fast 4G network, so your downloads and uploads will be done before you know it.
Overall user experience
While my overall experience with this phone was good, there were some things about the operation of the phone that just didn’t feel right for me. A few of the apps and features I tested, including the alarm, were a bit strange in terms of how they were operated and how you can exit out, and a few times I had to restart the phone just to get out of an app that was acting up.
OTHER FEATURES
— The Razr M is Bluetooth compatible
— The phone is Global Ready, so you can use voice and data service in more than 200 countries
— It’s the first Droid phone that’s pre-loaded with the Google Chrome browser, which many people find to be a more effective and enjoyable browser experience.
— You can stream content wirelessly from the Razr M to any DLNA–compatible TV or other device
— The phone can be a 4G mobile hotspot for up to 8 devices (for a monthly fee)
Smartactions
If you want your phone to figure some things out for itself, there is a feature called Smartactions on this phone that lets you do it. It can be set up to adjust battery performance, give you news feeds as soon as the alarm goes off, and shut down non-essential aspects of the phone when you have low battery. This kind of thing is very nice to see, as it can only help people get more battery life out and effective use out of their phones.
NFC
Like most new Android phones, the Razr M features NFC (near-field communications), which lets you use the Android Beam to share contacts and other data to NFC-compatible phones with just a tap. It’s not something most people use yet, but it’s a cool feature that could become more useful in the future.
APPS
Between the hundreds of thousands of apps on the Google Play Store, and apps offered on the Amazon AppStore, you won’t have trouble finding whatever type of diversion or work aide or personal app you might be hunting. With rare exception, there is an app for that.
Camera, video
After using the Razr M to take photos and shoot video, I found it to be a respectable, but not amazing, camera phone. Many of the shots I got were great, but on average it didn’t measure up to the top phones on the market. A lot of shots were not up to par, but video fared better than still shots – looking crisp.
Here are some of the camera stats
— 8.0MP camera with launch from lock screen
— Front Facing HD Camera for video chat/self-portraits (0.3 MP, 720p HD video recording)
— Image formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, Progressive JPEG, PNG, WEBP
— 1080p HD Video capture
— Video Playback Formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC–1, VP8, WMV
It’s also very easy to share your pictures via Facebook, Picasa, Google +, and elsewhere.
Android 4.0; lots of Google
The Razr M features Google’s Android 4.0 operating system, which is very easy to learn (and there are on-screen tips if you need some help). In addition to the Google Play store you get all sorts of other Google feature, including: Google Maps with Street View and Latitude; Google Talk with Video Chat; Gmail; YouTube; Google Calendar (which I highly recommend; makes life simpler to organize and it’s all in your pocket), Google+, Google Play Music App (a great way to store music online and have it at your fingertips) and a lot more.
Phone calls, messaging
In my experience making and receiving phone calls with the Razr M, I had no negative experiences (no dropped calls, interference, etc.)
You get all the usual messaging options — text, picture, & video — and you have the threaded messaging feature so you can keep your conversations in order.
Battery life
The 2000 mAH Li–Ion battery is non–removable, which is disappointing if you wanted to ever change it out. The life was good, not great; but it got me through the day before needing a charge.
Fans of really awesome battery life will want the Razr Maxx HD, but that’s quite a bit more expensive and has a larger screen.
PRICE
Compared to most new smartphone competitors, the Motorola Droid Razr M is quite affordable — $99.99 out of pocket with a 2-year contract. The discount is expected, as it doesn’t quite measure up to the best phones on the market. If you don’t want a contract, it will cost you $549.99 out of pocket.
Bottom line
I see this phone having a limited audience (especially with its bigger brothers in the new Razr lineup having better specs), but some of those customers who want this sized phone may jump at it.
The weaker points are the screen display quality, minimal internal storage and so-so camera. The high points are the 4G access, the size if that’s what you like, and the overall speedy operation. It’s not a phone I’d pick up due to my larger fingers not being very compatible with the smaller keyboard, but I can see folks with smaller hands giving it a serious look.
Another way to look at it is that folks who want to watch movies and videos, etc., on their phones will probably wait for larger screens; but if you’re just using it as a phone, or to send messages and maybe do light web browsing or emailing, it’s probably a good size.
I’d say that if this size (4.3 inches) appeals to you more than the 4.7 inches and up phones coming out lately, check it out in the store and see if the size is something you can live with for the next two years.
If yes, this might work for you. If not, go for the bigger RAZR phones or another larger model like the Samsung Galaxy S3 or other larger models from Verizon and elsewhere.
On the Web
For more information on the Motorola Droid Razr M, visit www.verizonwireless.com
Matt Myftiu can be reached at matt.myftiu@oakpress.com or 248-745-4617. Follow him on Twitter @MattMyftiu or become a fan of the Facebook page “OPTechTime”.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G LTE is another impressive smartphone offering in EVO line
With a couple big name phones from Samsung and Apple currently hogging all the media spotlight, it’s easy to forget that there are other players in the smartphone business that are also making pretty impressive products, too.
HTC has never had huge sales numbers in terms of the overall market, but their phones – especially their long-standing EVO line for Sprint – are very good machines that can hold their own with the best of their competitors.
I recently tested out the latest EVO phone – Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G LTE , and I’m back with a full report.
LOOKS
Keeping with the trend of recent phones, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is big. It’s not Galaxy Note or LG Intuition big, but it’s got a 4.7 inch screen – putting it in a class with the Galaxy S3 from Samsung and towering in size over the 4-inch iPhone 5.
I found it to still be small enough that I could hold it comfortably in one hand, but texting will take both hands. I like this size, and the sales numbers on this category of phones prove that millions of others do too. Once you get toward 5 inches and up, it’s too much for me. But 4.7 is just fine. Overall dimensions on the phone are 5.3 inches tall, 2.7 inches wide and a measly 0.35 thick (or more accurately, 0.35 inches thin). So it’s big, but it’s light at just 4.7 ounces.
Overall, the materials are sturdy and don’t feel cheap.
KICKSTAND
One very nice feature on the newest EVO is the return of the kickstand. This allows you to prop the phone up and view media, something that’s hard to do on most phones. The kickstand is even a stylish red color.
This might seem insignificant to some folks, but if you watch videos or movies on your phone, the kickstand is a very convenient feature to have, and you won’t find anything like it on most phones.
BATTERY NOT REMOVABLE
One thing that is annoying about this phone is that the battery and SIM card are not removable. Only the top half of the backplate opens up, so you can upgrade your storage via microSD card. But the bottom half with battery and SIM card are not removable. This is a trend in phones I don’t like, and I wish HTC hadn’t gone this route.
DISPLAY
If you’re looking for a nice view on your phone, you’ve come to the right place with the HTC EVO 4G LTE. You’ll get an HD 720p Super LCD screen, and the 4.7 inch size of the screen makes it ideal for viewing games, video and movies.
The screen is also very responsive to the touch.
PROCESSOR
You’ll need some power under the hood to be considered a great smartphone these days. And with its 1.5GHz dual-core processor, the EVO 4G LTE is up to the challenge. It was great at multitasking; and at no time did I use the word slow to describe what was happening on the phone. That’s a good sign.
MEMORY
You’ll get 16GB of storage on the phone, with the option to upgrade to 32GB if you like via microSD, but 16GB should be plenty for most people. There is 1 GB of RAM, the norm for most top smartphones.
OPERATING SYSTEM
All the EVO phones fall under the Android banner. This particular phone runs Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich). There are some nice upgrades here from previous versions of the system, it’s very easy to learn the system and customize your screens, you get great Google integration, and the overall experience of using this phone is very seamless and uncomplicated.
4G LTE
As the name indicates, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is capable of 4G LTE speeds via Sprint’s new 4G LTE network.
There’s a catch though; Sprint’s 4G LTE network is not really out there too much yet, so you probably don’t have access to the network.
See sprint.com/4GLTE for more info on where the network is.
I only had access to the 3G network from Sprint, which is far behind the speeds you get when you are using any 4G network.
Until the network grows, this will be a big concern for Sprint, and could drive customers away. If I were them, I’d do it as quickly as possible – they have a long way to catch up to the competition in this area.
OTHER FEATURES
The HTC EVO 4G LTE features Bluetooth access, WiFi capability, and it can be used as a Mobile Hotspot for other devices (for an extra monthly fee)
It also features NFC (near-field communications), which means you can use it together with other NFC-enabled phones to share data with a tap, or make purchases via Google Wallet.
You get navigation capability too, via Google maps of course.
KEYBOARD
The EVO 4G LTE’s large screen means there is a large keyboard for easy text messaging. There will be no hunting for tiny keys, especially in horizontal mode, even if you have huge fingers.
CAMERA
The rear-facing camera features an 8 megapixel shooter that was pretty impressive, though not the best I’ve seen on a smartphone. I got some great shots, but I also got some blurry ones.
The front-facing 1.3MP camera does what it’s meant to do – primarily video chat and self portraits.
There are a ton of photo styles and editing options (panorama shots, burst shot, and much more).
Video was a home run, as the 1080p high-def video I shot was clear as crystal and very lifelike. Phone videocameras have come a long way, and this one is near the top of the list.
If you like to take pictures with your phone, for the most part you’ll be very happy with the EVO 4G LTE.
BATTERY
The included 2000 mAh battery (which, as I mentioned, is not removable) was overall very impressive. I got through each day, at least, before having to charge. That can’t be said for all 4G smartphones. This is an improvement from earlier versions of the EVO, which weren’t known for their battery prowess.
Tons of apps
One of the best benefits of an Android phone is the Google Play market, which offers pretty much any kind of app you might want. It once lagged behind Apple’s App Store, but those days are gone. They are neck and neck at this point.
SOUND
This is the latest HTC phone to feature Beats Audio, which offers slightly better sound quality, but only if you are using headphones. Otherwise, I couldn’t tell the difference.
PRICE
The HTC EVO 4G LTE costs $199.99 out of pocket with a 2-year contract; the standard for top new phones. I would bet that if the competition gets too hot, they might knock the price down a little bit in the near future.
BOTTOM LINE
There’s a ton of big name competition out there in the smartphone market right now, but to paraphrase a character in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, “HTC’s not dead yet”.
HTC is still making very competitive phones, and Sprint is the only one with the EVO line, which has its share of fans. If you are a fan of this line, you might want to stay loyal to it when you upgrade, and they’ve given you a lot to like with the new model.
Still, grabbing new customers is going to be hard with all the heavyweights out right now. And the lack of 4G LTE coverage in most places hurts Sprint overall as far as attracting customers.
Despite these concerns, there’s no denying, though, that the EVO 4G LTE is very fast, has a solid camera and a lot of other features to like. Whether it worth picking up instead of the bigger-name competition is something each buyer will have to figure out, but one thing’s for sure – HTC has made a phone strong enough that Sprint customers making a choice will have to spend some time thinking about it.
On the Web
For more information on the HTC EVO 4G LTE, visit www.sprint.com.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Verizon expands 4G LTE network to Monroe County
To celebrate the launch of 4G LTE in Monroe, Verizon Wireless will donate $4,000 to Family Counseling and Shelter Services, which provides advocacy, safety options and support services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The gift was made possible by HopeLine® from Verizon, which converts no-longer used wireless phones into support for survivors of domestic violence.
"Now more than ever, domestic violence survivors and victims of abuse need access to our services," said Kathryn K. Slusher, executive director of Family Counseling Shelter Services of Monroe County. “This generous donation from Verizon Wireless will help FCSS continue to advance its mission of empowering people to create violence-free communities."
Within Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE service area, Verizon customers with 4G LTE-enabled devices can stream video, share music and photos, surf the Web and downloadfiles at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks. For businesses using the network, the increasing spread of broadband connectivity provides the most sophisticated wireless capabilities for economic advancement.
“Not only is Verizon improving access to the latest technology, but the company is also proving itself a valuable member of our communities through its generous contributions to local organizations and our universities,” said Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville. “Verizon’s investment of $2 billion over the course of the past 12 years has made it possible for Michigan citizens from the Upper Peninsula all the waydown to my hometown of Monroe to have access to better and new technologies. Verizon’s continued investment in our state is yet another example of the economic progress being made in Michigan.”
Verizon first introduced its 4G LTE network in Michigan in late 2010 to parts of Oakland and Macomb counties. Since then, the company has expanded its 4G LTE network to include the following markets: Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, metro Detroit, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Muskegon, Port Huron, Saginaw and Traverse City. The company plans to offer full nationwide coverage everywhere it has 3G coverage today by the end of 2013.
“We won’t let up on our commitment to expand and enhance our 4G LTE network to reach customers across Michigan and the country,” said John Granby, president–Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. “With the introduction of our 4G LTE network in Monroe, customers and local businesses will be able to take advantage of the innovative products and services made possible by 4G LTE technology.”
For more information about Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Motorola Droid Razr HD, Droid Razr Maxx HD available Oct. 18 from Verizon Wireless
The most compact 4.7-inch smartphone, Droid Razr HD is built with Corning Gorilla Glass and DuPont KEVLAR fiber. And to defend against the occasional spills and splashes, there’s a protective layer of water-repellant nanocoating.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Note II coming to T-Mobile
“The Samsung Galaxy Note II is the latest innovative device to join T-Mobile’s portfolio. It takes the all-in-one device concept to the next level and we anticipate it will replace many standalone devices consumers have today,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA.
Entertainment
Only T-Mobile Galaxy Note II customers will have access to an exciting new racing game preloaded on the device, which will include three free levels. In addition, T-Mobile’s exclusive version of the racing game will be optimized to interact with a MOGA™ Mobile Gaming System, bringing an immersive, console-quality gaming experience to the palms of T-Mobile customers’ hands.
The Galaxy Note II also enables T-Mobile customers to bring their entertainment to the big screen by wirelessly sharing content, such as games, movies and TV shows on their smartphone, to any HDMI-capable TV via the AllShare Cast feature and AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory. The AllShare Cast Wireless Hub accessory is currently available in T-Mobile retail stores and at www.T-Mobile.com for $99.99.
Productivity
Building on the Premium Suite of productivity features offered with the original Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note II delivers an even more robust portfolio of tools for business professionals. The enhanced S Pen™ gives users a more precise and natural writing and drawing experience, making creativity and collaboration a breeze. New applications for the S Pen, such as Air View which gives the ability to preview content simply by hovering the S Pen over an email, calendar entry, image gallery or video, helps Galaxy Note II users get more done – even faster.
The Galaxy Note II is a SAFE (Samsung Approved for Enterprise) device, providing the ability to securely sync corporate email, calendars, contacts and sensitive information. In addition, the Galaxy Note II includes T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi Calling feature making it easy for T-Mobile customers to make and receive calls no matter where life takes them.
Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available in Titanium Gray and Marble White color options. The smartphone is expected to be available nationwide at T-Mobile retail stores, select national retailers and dealers, and online via www.T-Mobile.com in the coming weeks.
Verizon tops $2 billion mark in 4G LTE network investment; Marquette, Michigan, chosen as 400th LTE market
With this statewide expansion, the company reaches a significant milestone, having invested $2 billion in its Michigan network since the company was formed in 2000.
“For the past 12 years, Verizon Wireless has worked tirelessly and invested relentlessly in our network from Marquette down to Monroe—and most cities and towns in between,” said John Granby, president–Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless. “With our 4G LTE expansion this month, we continue to pave the way in bringing Michiganders the most advanced wireless technology.”
With the new and expanded areas, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network will be available in 417 markets across the United States, surpassing its goal to cover 400 markets by the end of 2012. The company also announced that 4G LTE service will be launched in Petoskey by the end of the year.
On Thursday, Oct. 18, customers who visit or live in the newly expanded areas will be able to surf the Web, stream music and video, and stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, all with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. For businesses using the network, the increasing spread of broadband connectivity provides the most sophisticated wireless capabilities for economic advancement.
With the expansion of Verizon’s network across the state, residents can also take advantage of HomeFusion Broadband, a high-speed Internet solution that can be installed at homes for people who live in areas with limited options.
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE customers in the coverage area should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits (Mbps) per second on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
Verizon first introduced its 4G LTE network in Michigan in late 2010 to parts of Oakland and Macomb counties. Since then, the company has expanded its 4G LTE network to include the following markets: Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, metro Detroit, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Muskegon, Port Huron, Saginaw and Traverse City. The company plans to offer full nationwide coverage everywhere it has 3G coverage today by the end of 2013.
Monday, October 8, 2012
LG, T-Mobile announce 4.5-inch LG Optimus L9 smartphone
Built with a sleek, stylish frame that is only 0.36-inches thin, and surrounded by premium metal trim to provide designer-level styling, the LG Optimus L9 is the latest in the style-focused L-Series of smartphones from LG. Following other popular L-Series phones, such as the Optimus L3, L5 and L7 that were released globally earlier this year, all L-Series phones are designed around five primary aesthetic elements: Modern Square Style for comfortable grip, Floating Mass Technology for a slimmer look, Seamless Layout for a more intuitive arrangement of keys, Harmonized Design Contrast utilizing metallic accents and Sensuous Slim Shape that naturally draws the user’s attention.
“The LG Optimus L9 gives our customers an amazing 4G experience packaged in a stylish design,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “And, when coupled with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, T-Mobile customers have the freedom to live an always-connected lifestyle on our 4G network– whether that means watching videos, streaming music or searching the Web – without having to worry about overage charges or surprise bills.”
LG Optimus L9 features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display for bright colors and clear text. LG Optimus L9 is equipped with a long-lasting 2,150 mAh battery so users can watch video, listen to music, explore the Internet or chat with friends and family for hours with just one charge.
“As the latest device in LG’s L-Series smartphones, LG Optimus L9 has been designed to fulfill users’ needs for a slim, stylish device that is comfortable to use,” said James Fishler, senior vice president of marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. “With LG Optimus L9, users can take advantage of premium smartphone features – a stunning display, a powerful processor and a long-lasting battery – in a sleek design.”
LG Optimus L9 also features LG QuickMemo, a smartphone experience with powerful note-taking capabilities that lets users add commentary, notes and drawings to screenshots with a few swipes of a finger, then share them with friends and family via social media and email. LG Optimus L9 provides users with a five-megapixel camera and true-to-life 1080p HD video recording capability, so all of life’s important moments can be captured with clarity. For spontaneous photo-worthy events, the LG Optimus L9 lets users snap photos while simultaneously capturing video and take advantage of voice-activated photos using “Cheese Shot” by simply saying “cheese” to snap a picture.
LG Optimus L9 features a suite of connectivity technology. Whether it’s streaming high definition movies over T-Mobile’s 4G network, sharing a data connection with up to five devices using LG Optimus L9 as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot via T-Mobile’s Smartphone Mobile HotSpot feature with a qualifying rate plan, or making calls over a Wi-Fi network with T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi Calling feature, LG Optimus L9 has the wireless capabilities to keep users connected virtually wherever they are.
Key Features:
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 4.5-inch qHD Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Display
- T-Mobile Nationwide 4GNetwork
- Sleek, Stylish Design and Slim Profile
- Powerful 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor
- LG QuickMemo
- 5-megapixelCamera with LED Flash
- True-to-Life 1080p HD Recording
- Simultaneous Video/Photo Capture
- Long-Lasting 2,150 mAh Battery
Additional Features:
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n/a
- Wi-Fi Calling: Make calls via your Wi-Fi connection in areas with little to no coverage, such as a basement
- T-Mobile Smartphone Mobile HotSpot: share a 4G data connection with up to five compatible wireless devices with a qualifying rate plan
- Bluetooth Version: 3.0 + HS
- SmartShare: share media wirelessly to DLNA-enabled devices
- Slacker Radio: create personalized music, news, sports and comedy on the go
• Video Player with Touch Lock, Dolby Mobile,1 and Resume Play Function; Supports DivX, WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2 Formats
• Music Player with Dolby Mobile; Supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, and WAV Formats
• Rear-Facing Camera Resolutions up to 2592 x 1944 (default)
- Cheese Shot: simply say “cheese” to take a picture
- Shot Mode: choose from Normal, Panorama, and Continuous shot
- Customizable Scene Mode, Brightness, ISO, White Balance, Color Effect, Silly Faces, Backgrounds, Timer, and Shutter Soun
T-Mobile and Nokia introduce the Nokia Lumia 810
“We’re providing our customers with a unique Windows Phone 8 experience by offering an exclusive device paired with our Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan and a comprehensive set of enhanced features,” said Andrew Morrison, vice president of product management, T-Mobile USA. “The Nokia Lumia 810 gives customers speedy, 4G access to T-Mobile’s nationwide network and the content and features they want, whenever they need it. From navigation tools to an enhanced camera, the Lumia 810 provides a great value and a high-quality experience.”
“The Nokia Lumia 810 features a sleek design and high-quality hardware, combined with the efficient and intuitive Windows Phone 8 operating system,” said Olivier Puech, President, Nokia Americas. “When combined with applications such as Nokia Drive and Nokia City Lens, the Lumia 810 ensures that T-Mobile customers are getting the best experience possible out of their smartphone.”
Sleek Unibody Design and State-of-the-Art Wireless Charging
Featuring a 4.3-inch OLED WVGA Clear Black display, the Lumia 810 offers high-end performance in a compact package. The new smartphone is powered by Windows Phone 8, making it easy for users to personalize their device and experiences and always stay connected to friends and family. T-Mobile will offer exchangeable shells in cyan and black, which will allow the device to take advantage of Nokia’s convenient wireless charging solution.
New High-End Camera Features to Capture and Share Quality Photos
With an 8-megapixel camera engineered with Carl Zeiss optics, the Lumia 810 takes crisper and sharper pictures, bringing memories to life. The device also features a new 1.2-megapixel Skype HD certified front-facing camera, providing a high-quality mobile video chat experience. With the Lumia 810, users can capture, share and relive life’s moments with new camera features such as Cinemagraph, a lens that creates animated GIFs, as well as panorama settings and Group Shoot, which allows the customer to choose the best faces and smiles from a burst of photos and stitch them together to produce the perfect group shot.
Enhanced Navigation Experience
The Lumia 810 also comes with new and enhanced navigation features including Nokia City Lens, which overlays information about restaurants, shops, hotels and more on the surfaces of buildings, providing a new augmented reality experience. The smartphone also provides a comprehensive, integrated mapping experience through new enhancements to Nokia Drive, a voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation system, as well as through Nokia Transit, which provides directions to a location using public transportation.
Easier Entertainment
The Lumia 810 also comes with Nokia Music, which features playlists that are curated by an expert team of global and regional musicologists, spanning a wide spectrum of music genres. Completely advertisement-free, and requiring no registration or subscription, Nokia Music allows consumers to enjoy the songs of their favorite artists without disruption. Nokia Music can also be enjoyed offline so consumers can listen to their favorite playlists anytime, anywhere.
Availability
The Nokia Lumia 810 is expected to be available in the coming weeks. For more information on T-Mobile’s devices, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/. For more information on T-Mobile’s Unlimited Value and Monthly4G plans, see: http://family.t-mobile.com/phone-plans.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S3 review: Who wins the battle between the two hottest smartphones on the market?
Rather than just do a straight iPhone 5 review, I’ll address something more topical -- the hot topic that’s being discussed everywhere right now, including coffee shops, television ads and everywhere online: Which smartphone is better — the brand new iPhone 5, or the recently released Samsung Galaxy S3?
I happened to have my hands on both at the same time (a Verizon iPhone 5, and an AT&T Galaxy S3), so I’ll run down the comparisons between the two and let you know how the two most well-known super-phones on the market compare.
LOOKS
First, let’s talk about screen size. The iPhone 5 has grown, it’s up to 4 inches; the first size upgrade since the phone debuted. This means a taller, larger screen that iPhone fans have been waiting for. This is better, but not as much as I would have wanted. Even at 4 inches, I find the keyboard to be a bit small for typing.
If you want real size, the GS3 has the numbers – 4.8 inches to be exact. This is more real estate for your viewing pleasure, though some folks might not want a phone that big. It’s up to each person to decide how big is too big, but I think most people will be just fine with a 4.8 inch screen, which is a little more manageable than the 5-inch plus screen on phones like the Galaxy Note and the LG Intuition.
In terms of materials, the iPhone wins this battle; it’s more solid and less plasticky, an Apple hallmark. But don’t think the GS3 is a slouch here. It will withstand some drops too, it’s just not quite as sturdy as the iPhone. To be safe, with either phone, get a case.
Slimness is close, but iPhone wins out by a hair … 0.30 inches for iPhone, 0.34 inches for GS3. The difference is negligible, as both are very slim and light.
Full specs are as follows: The iPhone comes in at 4.87 inches high, 2.31 inches wide, .3 inches thick and a weight of 3.95 ounces. The GS3 is 5.38 inches high, 2.78 inches wide, .34 inches thick, and weighs 4.7 ounces.
SCREEN
In terms of what you’ll see on screen, both devices offer sharp visual quality for viewing media and photos and video.
With the iPhone 5, you get their well-known Retina display on the 4-inch touchscreen.
There is a 1136x640 resolution, or 326 ppi (pixels per inch). There is a fingerprint-resistant coating on the front, but it didn’t really work in my experience. I still found myself wiping my fingerprints off the phone regularly.
In the GS3, you get a slightly better resolution of 1280x720, but due to the larger 4.8-inch size the ppi is slightly less. The HD Super AMOLED screen on the GS3 is very bright and attractive.
This is one area where I would call it a push between the two phones. The numbers are slightly different, but both look amazing.
Processor
The iPhone 5, no exaggeration, is lightning quick. Apple did a bang-up job with its dual-core Apple A6 processor, and you won’t be waiting long to do anything.
But hold on, because the GS3 is definitely up to pace, in fact it’s even faster. Its 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor is nothing to sneeze at (the European version is even better with a quad-core processor). Multitasking will not slow it down in the least, even if it involves intensive apps such as Pandora Radio or Netflix. (Side note: One benefit of Android over Apple’s operating system is that multitasking is much easier to manage on the Android OS than it is on an iPhone)
In the area of RAM, the iPhone 5 features 1 GB, but the GS3 features a whopping 2GB of RAM. This is going to become the new standard for smartphones, and the iPhone 5 will be seen as behind in this area, though Apple will argue its operating system requires less RAM to operate than the Android OS.
Storage
You can get the iPhone with various storage levels -- 16, 32 or 64 GB; of course, that’s what you get, no upgradability in the iPhones. The GS3 is available in 16GB or 32 GB options, plus it has a microSD slot, which allows for up to 64GB, so the potential for more storage space is there on the GS3. Realistically, though, most people don’t need to go past 64 GB, or even that high, especially with so much data and music, etc., stored in the cloud these days (For example, all your music could be stored online in iTunes or Google Music, so it wouldn’t take up space on your phone).
4G
The big news about the iPhone 5 is that it’s (finally) capable of accessing the 4G networks of its carriers, another example of Apple showing up fashionably late to the party. That is big news for Apple fans, who now will get faster downloads and uploads as a result.
But as Apple’s competitors are quick to point out, that’s old news for Android phone users. They’ve been using the faster 4G LTE networks for over a year now, so in this area Apple is just catching up to the Android competition.
The iPhone is offered on Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint, who all have their own 4G LTE networks. Verizon and AT&T’s networks are the most expansive right now, and Sprint’s is newer so its reach is limited.
The Galaxy S3 is available on all four major wireless networks – Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. It’s basically the same phone on all four networks, other than some carrier-specific software that’s included on each version of the phone, plus the fact that it will access a different 4G network, depending which version you buy.
CAMERAS
More and more these days, people skip the standalone digital camera and rely on their smartphones. As a result, there are high expectations in this regard.
Good news: Both the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S3 have fantastic cameras, and fantastic video quality too.
Both devices have an 8-megapixel camera in the rear, as well as crystal-clear 1080p HD video that looks amazing and life-like on replay. They do well in low light, for the most part, compared to previous versions of these phones.
In the area of front camera, which is used primarily for video chat, the GS3 does a little better with its 1.9-megapixel camera. The iPhone 5 front camera comes in at 1.2 megapixels. Both phones’ front camera feature 720p HD video quality.
Both phones have a great deal of editing/cropping/sharing ability in regard to photos, as was as various modes such as burst mode and panorama to choose from. To be fair, the Android phones have had the panorama shot for a while, and it’s now becoming available to iPhone users with the latest update to Apple’s operating system.
iphone Connector issue
In addition to the change in size, a major update on the iPhone 5 is the new size of the charging connector – the newly named Lightning connector that is a lot smaller than all previous Apple chargers. A connector is included with your phone, but if you want to connect your iPhone 5 to your old iPhone accessories, you’ll need a new Lightning adaptor – which, in true Apple fashion, they’re willing to sell you online for only $30 (yes, a bit ridiculous I know).
Luckily for the Apple faithful, knockoffs usually come shortly after a new overprice adaptor is announced, but Apple should be ashamed of itself for this overcharging here like it always does for its silly adaptors. They probably cost $2 to make, and it’s simply price gouging. (Luckily for them, the most hardcore Apple fanboys/fangirls don’t care about their general trend of overpricing everything the company sells, for some strange reason I’ve yet to comprehend.)
MAPS
One big software change on the iPhone 5 is that Apple now relies on its own maps, and no longer uses Google maps. There have been some major bumps in the road for Apple in this transition, especially in Europe, where mapping is just way off. Even in the U.S., some folks aren’t happy with how the new maps work.
This is a work in progress, and a result of Apple trying to distance itself from its rivals (Google is behind the Android operating system, hence the distancing), so for now and probably a long time, the GS3 has the edge in terms of getting you where you need to go properly. If I were a user of the new iPhone, the downgrading of the navigation capability of my phone would be very annoying. They’d be better of just going online and visiting Google Maps and leaving the Apple navigation alone completely until they work out the bugs in this transition.
Point blank, Apple’s weakening of its maps feature is the biggest disappointment on the iPhone 5, and a big win for the Galaxy S3 in comparison, as Google Maps work wonderfully on it.
APPS
Of course, behind all this other mess, it’s really – for a lot of folks – all about the apps.
Apple, of course, was out with its iPhone before Android phones ever hit the market, so they got a big jump on the competition in terms of having better app selection. And it’s true that pretty much whatever you need to do with an app, Apple’s got you covered on the iPhone.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean the Android competition loses this battle. It may have gotten a later start, but in the past several years Google’s Android Market (now referred to as the Google Play Store) has grown by leaps and bounds, and I would say at this point it’s caught up to Apple’s App Store in terms of offering whatever you might need in the app department.
In the past, the apps battle was a clear win for Apple, but I think those days are over.
Operating systems
This is really the big difference between these two phones.
Apple’s iPhone 5 runs the latest version of Apple’s operating system – iOS 6. This features integration with Apple’s ecosystem – iTunes, iBooks, etc. When you use an iPhone, you’re in Apple’s world. Some people like that, others don’t.
With the Galaxy S3, you get Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich), and an update promised soon to Android 4.1 (aka Jelly Bean), and you’re in Google’s world here – Google Maps, Google Voice, Gmail, etc.
The operating systems operate quite differently in my experience. I find the Android OS more easily maneuverable than iOS 6, for basic reasons such as the presence of a pull down menu listing your apps in use, and the presence of a back button on the phone instead of having to hunt for an arrow within each app to return to the previous screen. Other little things bother me about iOS 6, such as the more difficult steps you must take to sign out of some apps that are operating in the background.
Still, I know a lot of folks who love their iPhones and don’t complain about the user experience, so obviously we’re not all going to have the same opinion in this regard. This opinion about operating system preference, to me, is the decision you’ll make that will likely have the biggest impact in determining which of the two phones you prefer.
NFC
One feature that the GS3 has that the iPhone 5 does not is NFC, aka near-field communication, which allows users of phones that both have this feature to share certain things by simply tapping the phones together, and you can use it to pay for purchases. It’s a very cool feature, though not widely used yet, so I don’t think it will sway too many people from Apple to Android. But, it’s fair to mention that Apple is lagging behind in this exciting new area of smartphone technology, and if they’re smart they’ll make sure to add it on next year’s model.
Call quality
Call quality on these phones will, of course, depend on which network you are using and where you are calling to/from, but in my time with Verizon’s iPhone 5 and AT&T’s GS3, I didn’t experience any dropped calls or distortion or anything of that sort. It would appear to me that the issues previous versions of the iPhone have had with call quality are now pretty much gone.
Battery
4G phones are notorious for sucking up battery, but with proper management of your features like WiFi and Bluetooth, you can make them last longer.
Samsung’s GS3 slightly outlasted Apple’s iPhone in my testing, and both were among the better 4G phones I’ve seen so far. They got me through the day and then some, unless I was just going crazy with my app use.
New EarPods
One small change on the iPhone 5 comes in the area of accessories, as a new variety of earphones are included — called EarPods. As you can guess, they fit better in your ear. Hardly revolutionary, but I suppose they do feel a little better in the ear.
Siri vs. S Voice
The star feature of the iPhone 4S was Siri, your personal assistant who will answer any question you ask – sometimes accurately, sometimes not. She’s a little better this time around, and still has a little wit in her, but Samsung also offers something similar on the GS3 – called S Voice. It’s got its own bugs, too, just like Siri, but both of them allow you to ask questions, open apps, make calls, etc.
Some consider S Voice to be a clone of Siri, but that’s for the courts to settle (Apple and Samsung will likely be suing each other into the next century over various copyright cases). To the user, I’ll just say this: Both Siri and S Voice do what they’re supposed to do – for the most part, but with a few hiccups that will likely be worked out on future updates. Siri maybe gets a slight advantage, but it’s not by much.
PRICES
The pricing for the iPhone 5 is the same on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint: With a new 2-year-contract, you pay $199 for the 16GB version, $299 for the 32GB version and $399 for the 64GB version.
Costs for the Samsung Galaxy S3 vary by carrier: On both Verizon and Sprint, it costs $199.99 for 16GB version, $249.99 for 32GB version, with new contract; on AT&T, it’s $199.99 for 16GB version (and refurbished GS3s are just $99.99) with a new contract; and on T-Mobile, prices are now $99.99 for 16GB version and $149.99 for 32GB version, with a new contract.
This is to be expected, as Apple never adjusts its pricing (at least until the next model comes out), but with the Android phones you can sometimes catch a break at the point of purchase. Personally, I think the $399.99 price out of pocket even with a contract is a bit ridiculous, but I doubt most people would go that route anyway, as 64GB is not needed by 90-some percent of buyers.
BOTTOM LINE
As Samsung and Apple battle in the courtroom over copyrights and the billions they are making, the battle between these two superphones is now officially under way, as the iPhone 5 is finally here to compete with the Galaxy S3, which had been dominating the market for the past several months.
My final verdict is that these phones are very close in overall performance and quality, but the undeniable truth is that the iPhone 5 is finally catching up to its Android competition – namely the Galaxy S3. Most specs are very close between the phones, but the Galaxy S3 has some features that you can’t do with iPhone (NFC) and better maps/navigation.
Both phones are very fast, have 4G access, great cameras and video, and it’s a safe bet to say these are the two best phones on the market right now. Really, in the end, it all comes down to what is your favorite operating system and how big you want your phone to be.
Some people (aka Apple fanboys/fangirls) swear by Apple and herald the greatness of iOS 6, which I recognize does have some solid upgrades. But others (aka Fandroids) believe that Android’s OS is far superior and easier to use.
In my book, the Galaxy S3 is slightly ahead in this battle, but those who swear by the iPhone likely won’t agree with me. Still, I recommend they check out the alternatives though before committing to the iPhone 5.
The iPhone may still be a great phone, but we’re long past the day where it was assumed to be the best phone on the market. That only lasted a couple years, really. This time around, the Galaxy S3 gives the iPhone 5 a good run for its money, and is arguably better, so I would recommend all new smartphone buyers contemplating buying either phone try out both and see what side of the argument they choose to be on.
Matt Myftiu can be reached at matt.myftiu@oakpress.com or 248-745-4617. Follow him on Twitter @MattMyftiu or become a fan of the Facebook page “OPTechTime”.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012