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samsung galaxy s3 mini review

The announcement that Samsung has sold the most phones, and in particular more than double the amount of iPhones, will no doubt be of little shock.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 was the most popular selling smartphone in Q3 2012, following in the footsteps of its older brother, the now 18 month-old Samsung Galaxy S2.

• Samsung Galaxy S4: what we know so far

One of the secrets of Samsung's success has to be the quality of its devices, but another is that it has targeted every corner of the market. The Samsung Galaxy range has hit every price point, from the super-budget Galaxy Y to the highest end phablet Galaxy Note 2, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini here falls somewhere in the middle.

Samsung will look to the success of the Galaxy S3, as the Galaxy S3 Mini - also referred to as the Galaxy SIII Mini - comes up against the newly launched LG made Google Nexus 4, that has completely rewritten the book for mid-priced smartphones.

It also faces some stiff competition from more established handsets such as theHTC One S, and the ageing yet still very popular Samsung Galaxy S2.

Remarkably, like the Nexus 4, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini comes in with a similar spec sheet as the iPhone 5. But it hits the price point of the two years older iPhone 4, at £315 (around AU$460/US$480) SIM-free, or free on monthly contracts from around £25 (around AU$38/US$40) per month in the UK.

Design and feel

After a quick glance at the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini you'd be forgiven for mistaking it for its larger, higher end brother, and that is in no way a bad thing. The plastic feeling that we mentioned wouldn't appeal to all on the S3 feels right at home on the S3 Mini.

It even comes in the same Pebble blue and Marble white variants that the Samsung Galaxy S3 launched with.

Measuring 122.55 x 63 x 9.9mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.39 inches), the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is by no means the largest phone, and it sits very comfortably in the hand. The 120g (4.23oz) weight also means it's not very noticeable in the pocket, even if it is a whole 1.3mm thicker.

There's no doubting that the Galaxy S3 Mini looks superb, its size being the only initial indication that it wasn't intended to be a market-leading phone. In fact, we are left wondering where the compromises have been made.

The two main areas are the processor and the screen, with the dual-core 1GHz chipset and a 4-inch WVGA resolution screen being a lot less spectacular than the Samsung Galaxy S3.

We can forgive minor details like this, but given the 1.5GHz dual chip in the HTC One S, and the quad core power behind the Google Nexus 4, we're a little more sceptical.

Elsewhere, Samsung has provided the Galaxy S3 Mini with the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean operating system, as well as a 5MP rear camera with flash, and a VGA front camera.

As we mentioned, the Galaxy S3 Mini sits very well in the hand, its smaller size meaning that it is a lot more comfortable to hold than the Samsung Galaxy S3.

The lock/power button sits on the right side, with the volume key directly opposite on the left. The phone's small size makes them all very easy to hit one handed.

The capacitive soft keys are out in traditional Samsung style, the Back and Menu buttons sitting either side of an elongated Home button just under the screen. Samsung has kept this layout since the original Galaxy S, and we are big fans, since it means that unlike the newer Nexus phones - the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 4 - there is no searching for the on-screen keys.

Elsewhere on the front of the Galaxy S3 Mini are the speaker and the front-facing VGA camera for Facebook profile pictures, as well as video chats through the likes of Skype.

The two main ports sit at opposite ends of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, with the micro USB sat at the bottom (next to the microphone), and the 3.5mm headphone port on the top. This again follows the standard Samsung layout shown on other Galaxy devices, and we've never had a problem with it.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini comes with an advantage over other mid-range devices, since it has a removable battery cover, the Google Nexus 4 being the most notable exception. The battery cover makes up the entirety of the back of the Galaxy S3 Mini, and sits tightly on the back, so there's no chance of it popping off accidentally.

The back of the phone is a smart white (or blue) affair, housing the 5MP camera sensor, a small flash, the loud speaker and the obligatory Samsung branding.

Hidden behind the cover is the 1500mAh removable battery, which many heavy users will consider essential. Elsewhere is the SIM port (standard, not microSIM), and the microSD slot.

Unfortunately the microSD isn't hot-swappable, which was a little frustrating. It's located behind the battery, and isn't a pop-in slot. This means needing to lay the microSD card flat against the Galaxy S3 Mini, and pushing it in, which can get a bit fiddly.

In all we were very impressed with the design of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, but we were more impressed with its more powerful predecessor, the Galaxy S3. The curved design sits very comfortably in the hand, and the smaller stature makes it easier to hold, with every part of the phone accessible one handed.

For those looking for a stylish phone, who don't want a massive screen, a massive weight or a massive price tag, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini makes a more than promising first impression.

HV-800 wirleless Stereo Bluetooth review

HV-800 Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headphone Headset Neckband Style Earphone for iPhone Nokia HTC Samsung LG Bluetooth Cellphones

Description:

With novel headset design,this product adopts renowed CSR BC05 Stereo bluetooth chip,which guarantees high fidelity, stable performance and excellent communicaton effct.This product supports Bluetooth 3.0,Bluetooth A2DP and call.

Feature:
· Stereo Bluetooth headset for wireless music plus call functionality
· Unique  NECK-STRAP design for easy carrying
· Ultra kight weight for all day comfort
· Support connect one cell phone at the same time.
· Support apt-X  technology
· Exceptional  audio with noise suppression and echo cancellation
· Easy magnetic earphone storage
· High quality guaranteed

Specifications:
· Bluetooth  Version:3.0+EDR
· Dimensions:167.3*135.6*16.9mm(L*W*T)
· Weight: 130G
· Talk time: up  to 10 hours
· Play time: up  to 6 hours
· Standby time:  up to 360 hours
· Charging time:  less than 2.5 hours

· Compatible with cellphones such as iPhone, Nokia, HTC, Samsung, Moto, iPad and so on enabled Bluetooth.

NO Retail Package

Package Include:

1 x Bluetooth headset

1 x USB Cable

Sony DualShock 3 Wireless Controller (Black) review

when Sony's PlayStation 3 came out in late 2006, much was made over the fact that the new Sixaxis wireless controller that shipped with the system didn't offer any force feedback--or rumble, as the vibration feature in Sony's earlier DualShock 2 controller (for the PlayStation 2) is often called. Sure, the whole poor-man's Wii motion-sensing thing (Sixaxis) was somewhat cool, but PlayStation aficionados and gaming purists were disappointed that Sony was forced to leave out the rumble because it was involved in a patent dispute with Immersion, the company that developed force-feedback technology.

Well, the legal issues have been resolved and Sony is now selling the DualShock 3, which should have come with the PS3 when it launched. The good news is the rumble works just fine with the limited number of PS3 titles that currently support the feature. (The full list of DualShock 3-compatible games is available at Sony's PlayStation Web site. The feature can be retroactively added to many older games thanks to downloadable patches available through Sony's free PlayStation Network online service.)

We tried the DualShock 3 with Heavenly Sword and Resistance: Fall of Man. While the rumble really didn't add much to Heavenly Sword, it was more effective with a first-person shooter such asResistance, as it enhanced the feeling of firing your gun and taking hits. We also liked that the DualShock 3 (7 ounces) is somewhat heavier than the original Sixaxis controller (5 ounces). It isn't a huge deal, but it just feels more substantial in your hand. Some people complained that the Sixaxis controller was just too much of a featherweight, and if you're one of those people, you'll appreciate the extra 2 ounces this controller adds.

The Sixaxis motion-sensing feature is still present and accounted for along with the familiar Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Unfortunately, the DualShock 3 retains the annoyances of its predecessor. Chief among them: the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery isn't removable, so when it eventually dies (admittedly, probably several years down the road), you'll have to buy a completely new controller. (By contrast, the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii have user-replaceable battery packs.)

The other major gripe with the DualShock 3 is the $55 price tag. That's anywhere from a $5 to $15 premium over the street price of Xbox 360 andWii controllers, as well as the existing Sixaxis PS3 controller (which will bediscontinued now that the DualShock 3 is available). To add insult to injury, Sony doesn't even throw in a USB cable for recharging.

Review: The camera-packin' Hubsan X4 FPV mini quadcopter

It was just a few months ago that we showed you what is probably the world's smallest consumer quadcopter, the tiny Estes Proto X. Although it's a marvel of modern engineering, Gizmag writer Jonathan Fincher noted that it lacks any particularly interesting features, such as a camera. Well, late last year, Hubsan released its X4 H107D FPV. It's not much bigger than the Proto X, and it has a camera that transmits a real-time video signal to the user. When I heard about it, I knew I had to try it out.

The eye in the sky

Hubsan's other X4 quadcopters have already proven quite popular with hobbyists. The previously-released H107C model also has a camera, although it doesn't provide a live feed. Instead, users have to watch the recorded footage after the fact.

With the FPV, however, they can see what the camera's seeing as it sees it, via a 4.3-inch color LCD screen in the control unit. This makes it possible to fly by first-person-view (hence the FPV in its name), although a wider lens would make doing so considerably easier. It's also possible to start and stop recording via a single button on the controller.

The camera itself is nothing special, with its 0.3-megapixel sensor and 640 x 480 resolution. Although the picture is displayed on the monitor at 720 x 480, it's rather bizarrely recorded at a squat 720 x 240. This means that if you plan on using the recorded footage for anything, you'll have to run it through a converter to stretch it from 240 to 480. While Hubsan does provide links to a couple of free Windows-based converters, I couldn't find any aspect ratio-altering freeware that would work on my Mac. Eventually, I gave in and purchased AnyVideo Converter HD for six bucks, although I really shouldn't have had to.

Additionally, depending on where you're flying it, the video can get quite glitchy by the time it reaches the monitor. This might not matter if it were recorded onboard the quadcopter, but it's not. Instead, it's recorded on a Micro SD card in the controller, meaning that all the glitches are present in the video by the time it's recorded. That said, most users will probably be more interested in using the camera just to fly the thing

The quadcopter itself

The FPV measures about 4.5 inches (114 mm) diagonally, looks beautiful, and feels nice and solid in hand. One charge of its 3.7-volt 380-mAh lithium polymer battery takes about 30 minutes via an included USB cable (which can be difficult to disconnect), and is good for around seven minutes of flight time. This means that learning to fly the thing has to be done in numerous short installments.

Once the battery is juiced up, its charging receptacle wire has to be sort of twisted around, folded over, and stuffed into a little compartment in the back of the aircraft. It's hard getting it to stay in there, however, plus my copter has developed a short in that wire from all the manipulation. It would be far better if there were simply a clip or something similar to hold the wire in place, without placing so much stress on it.

Taking it up

As for actually flying the sucker ... well, a search on YouTube will show you that there are plenty of experienced RC aircraft hobbyists out there who are quite adept at piloting the FPV. My only previous quadcopter experience has been with the DJI Phantom andPhantom 2 Vision, and while they're certainly more intimidating to fly (because they're so big and expensive), they're also a lot easier. This is mainly due to the fact that they both use GPS to hold their position in mid-air.

The GPS-less FPV, on the other hand, tends to drift around quite a bit. Although it's certainly possible to get it to go more or less where I want, I find that a lot of the time, flying it is almost like a game – it routinely tries to head off in one random direction or another, and it's my job to keep it from doing so. Keeping it hovering in one place is pretty much out of the question.

This is doubtless doing wonders for my hand-eye coordination, but it can be a little frustrating at times. I've only had it a few weeks so far, though, so hopefully my skills will improve. In the meantime, it's a good thing that the FPV is so tough. I've crashed it more times than I could possibly remember, and the only visible damage has been some bashed-up propellers (I'm currently on my second set). That did prompt me to install its prop guard, although that itself has already snapped in one spot.

The claimed maximum control and video range is 100 meters (328 ft), although I've yet to put that to the test. I have tried taking the quadcopter outside, but it's pretty easily pushed around by even moderate winds.

Shelling out

The X4 FPV sells for around US$200. Is it worth it? I would say yes, provided that:

• You don't plan on using the video for anything other than FPV flying

You take it easy on the battery wire

You don't expect to be an expert pilot right away

You're not buying it because you think that it'll be easier to fly than one of the "big boys" (although it's not as big of a deal when you crash it)

Speaking of fancier quadcopters, a Hubsan rep has informed me that the company is developing a "better, larger" X4 that will supposedly offer more functions than the DJI Phantom 2 Vision. It might be coming our way in March, so we look forward to getting our hands on it.

For now, though, you can check out the short-but-sweet video below, in which my friend Kevin and I give the FPV a whirl in a warehouse ... and despite the way it's edited, I must admit that it was actually me who was flying it in the final shot.

Top 5 Troubleshooting Tips for an iPod Mini

For years now, the iPod Mini has been your constant companion at the gym, supermarket, and on your way to work. You can count on it to brighten up a dull commute, motivate you on the treadmill, and entertain you whenever you are bored. But just like any other electronic device, you

r iPod Mini may malfunction at some point, whether due to wear and tear or an accident. Before visiting the Apple store to get your iPod Mini repaired, check out these simple troubleshooting tips that can help you diagnose the problem and maybe even fix it yourself.

How to Troubleshoot an iPod Mini

Before fixing your iPod Mini, first identify whether you are using a first or second-generation model. While the two versions look almost identical on the outside, the inner workings are different. When replacing certain parts like the display assembly or the battery, make sure you choose parts compatible with your specific model.

Resetting Your iPod Mini

Before panicking that there is something wrong with your iPod Mini's battery or logic board, do some basic troubleshooting. If your device has frozen up, sometimes a simple reset is all it takes to get your device back to normal.

To reset your iPod Mini, slide the Hold switch to the Hold position and then slide it back to the Off position. Press the Menu and the Select buttons simultaneously; hold them for 6 to 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo. If this does not work, check to see if you have a battery problem by connecting your device to an iPod Mini charger and plugging it into a power outlet.

Try resetting your iPod Mini again with it plugged in. If the device turns on, connect it to your computer's USB port and open iTunes. Connect to the Internet and see if you need to install a new software update.

If your iPod Mini still does not work and you keep getting a sad iPod face or a folder on the screen, you may want to consider restoring the device, which means erasing all the files on the disk. You should only do this if you have backed up all your files in your iTunes library.

Checking the Battery Life

If the battery life of your iPod Mini keeps getting shorter and shorter, your battery may be due for a replacement. You can test the battery life by playing a 3-minute song on repeat until the battery is fully depleted. Before doing this, make sure the device is fully charged. Next, make a note of when the iPod started playing and when it turns off. First generation iPod Mini batteries should allow 8 hours of continuous playback time, while the second generation Minis should play for 18 hours.

If the playback time is significantly less or if the iPod Mini does not even register when you plug it into a power outlet or a computer, you should change your battery. If the battery is functioning normally but you still prefer longer playback hours, consider buying a power bank, which is a portable battery charger that allows you to charge your iPod Mini any time.

Repairing the Logic Board

If the iPod Mini has a blank screen when you turn it on, determining whether the problem lies in the display screen or logic board is your first step. Hold the iPod next to your ear; if you hear the hard drive whirring smoothly, the display may be the issue. Also try to play a song using the click wheel if you know which buttons to press; if the song plays, this also points to a display problem rather than a logic board malfunction. However, if the iPod Mini is unable to play and does nothing when attached to your computer, then a logic board replacement may be in order.

Replacing the Click Wheel

Sometimes, the device does not work due to a faulty click wheel. If both the display and logic board work properly but the click wheel is not sending your instructions, you can replace it using a replacement click wheel kit.

Fixing Distorted Audio

Try the device with a different set of headphones or speakers. If the sound quality does not improve, you may need to replace a faulty audio-out jack board.

iPod Mini review

Welcome to Ahmed III review

Trying to listen to music on your iPod Mini and repeatedly getting an error messag

e is frustrating. Other times, it is a blank screen, or maybe the iPod display starts messing up. Whatever it is, something tells you that your iPod Mini is not working correctly. After trying other troubleshooting options, such as resetting your iPod Mini or updating the iPodsoftware, you may have no other choice but to completely restore your iPod. While this may seem like a daunting task, it does not have to be. By backing up your media and using iTunes to restore your iPod Mini, you can return your device to working status quickly and easily.

 

Backing Up an iPod Mini

Before beginning, it is important to understand the difference between resetting an iPod and restoring it. Resetting an iPod Mini is similar to rebooting a computer, restarting the hardware and software. In this case, the resetting process does not even touch your media, and you can access all of it once the process is complete.

Restoring an iPod Mini, on the other hand, returns the device to its factory settings. Your device becomes the same as it was out of the box. This erases any media you have installed on the iPod Mini. Because of this, it is a good idea to back up your iPod Mini before restoring it, so that you can keep any media you have.

Preparing Your iPod Mini

Before copying files, you must first set your computer to recognize your iPod Mini as an external hard drive. To do this, start by plugging your device into your computer using a USB cable or firewire cable. Then, open iTunes and wait for the software to recognize the iPod Mini. Once it does, click on the iPod Mini in the "Devices" panel. This opens your device in iTunes, allowing you to access specific settings.

Select the "Summary" tab at the top of the device menu. Scroll down until you find the option to "Enable Disk Use." Select this, save, and exit. This allows your computer to recognize the iPod as a storage disc that it can access and change.

Copying Your Media

Once your computer recognizes the iPod Mini as a storage disc, you can then copy any music files to your computer hard drive. The process of this, however, is different, depending on whether you use a PC or Mac.

Computer Type	Process
PC	Click the "Start" menu Select "My Computer" or "Computer" Double-click the device to open it Go to "Ipod_Control" to access your specific media Highlight all files and folders Right click and select "Copy" Create a new folder on your computer hard drive "Paste" the files in to copy them
Mac	Check the desktop for an iPod Mini icon Click that icon Go to "Ipod_Control" to access your specific media Highlight all files and folders Hold the "Command" key and press "C" to copy the files Create a new folder on your computer hard drive "Paste" the files in to copy them

When the media is stored on the iPod, the folders and filenames change so that you cannot tell what file is what; however, the information within the file remains correct. When you copy the files back, your iPod can sort and reorder the media.

 

Restoring an iPod Mini

Once you have finished copying the content, you are ready to restore your iPod Mini. Open iTunes and go back to your device. Go to the "Summary" tab and look for the "Restore" button. Once you click this button, the restore process starts. Before pressing it, you want to be sure that you have backed up everything and are ready to erase your iPod Mini.

Click the "Restore" button to restore your iPod Mini to its factory settings.

 

Recovering Media

Once the restoration process is complete, it is time to resync all of your media so you can access it. While in iTunes, open the "File" menu. If you do not have a file menu, press "CTRL-B" to show the menu bar. From the "File" menu, select "Add Folder to Library" on a PC or "Add to Library" on a Mac. Select the folder that you copied all of your media into and add it to your library.

iTunes automatically sorts out the files and lists them in order. You can then copy them back to your device to return it to its previous state.