Quadrant is designed to test mobile CPU, memory, IO and 3D graphics performance and the tests are broken down into:
12 CPU tests
1 memory test
4 I/O tests
1 2D graphics test
3 3D graphics tests

After running the benchmark the Optimus 2X scored 2,391 which were over 1,000 points higher than the Nexus One –features a Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor.

Even though the Optimus 2X is running at the same time frequency it just shows how much more optimized the 1GHz Dual-core Tegra 2 CPU is.

Initially the device will incorporate Android 2.2 (Froyo) but will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Key conditions of the Optimus 2X include:
1GHz Dual-core Processor
4-inch WVGA screen
8GB memory (up to 32GB through microSD)
1,500 mAh battery
8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera
HDMI mirroring
1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording
News Source: www.geek.com

The Play will be initially offered on Orange, a “well placed” industry source told website Mobile this week. If the Xperia Play is, as many observers expect, launched at Mobile World Congress next month, you can bet all of the UK’s operators will be request for a slice of the action.

Of course, there’s nothing in the brief comment from the mole to indicate whether EE has an exclusive, simply that it will be offering the gaming phone.

News Source: www.reghardware.com

Release Date
The Verizon iPhone topic has been up for debate for years now, and hints about it coming in 2011 have been really strong. Recently Skype posted a document on their website which detailed the video calling feature that iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users will get later in 2011. The recent file released by Skype featured the Verizon logo which was the reason for the hot news.

Economical iPad
Through the Thanksgiving break Apple’s well-liked tablet device, the iPad was offered with a price cutback. Now while this was only a small motion, the follow on from this has been with Apple seemingly allowing one retailer to knock 25-percent off its iPhone 4 with less than 6 months of production under its belt. The same retailer has also been selling the old iPhone 3GS at over 50-percent discount.

News Source: www.onlineshoppingfree.com

The Nokia X6 comes failing three different flavors from the entry-level 8GB version to the mid-range 16GB model to the all-singing 32GB struggle with the latest Music/Ovi Music Unlimited.

Along with delivering greater steadiness, you’ll find that all the essential Nokia apps have been updated to their latest edition. So, Ovi Store has even the Nokia Web Browser have come in for a bit of freshness.

If your Nokia X6 firmware update version 30.0.003 hasn’t turned up yet then keep checking back as firmware updates even out by build number and not territory, as a lot of people tend to believe, so keeping an eye on the updater is the best way to stay on top.

It’s great to see that Nokia isn’t supporting just its latest devices but by adding benefits to their older smartphones, the Nokia X6 is over a year old now, you can continue to get true worth from your purchase.

News Source: noknok.tv

As for hardware, we’ve seen talk of a 7- or 9-inch touchscreen and Foxconn tipped as the OEM. Previous rumors show Nokia was effective on a “large screen” device with OpenGL ES 2.0 support for gaming. OS is likely to be MeeGo, of course. Murtazin also claims that Samsung will be mostly shifting to Android 3.0 for their tablet plans, which comes as little surprise.

News Source: www.slashgear.com

Features of Nokia C5-03 Blue:

The handset comes with a 3.2 inch TFT touch screen, which displays imagery of outstanding quality by asset within a 360 x 640 pixel screen size.

The unit also comes with class 32 versions of EDGE and GPRS, in addition to blue tooth and micro-USB connections.

The handset itself utilizes a 600 MHz processor as its central processing unit whilst also providing the Symbian operating system.

It comes with an additional range of features which include a speakerphone, which has the added benefit of stereo speakers. The unit comes with a 5.0 megapixel camera that operates at 2592 x 1944 pixels and incorporates geo-tagging as standard, this provides the user with the ability to reference an image by its location.

It offers an alternative color modification to the standard Nokia C5-03, which is graphite black. The handset also includes a wide range of additional features such as an organizer, flash lite 3.0 as well as an expansive memory capacity.

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Wi-Fi with 3G Mobile Hotspot capabilities, a 3.2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, and it ships with Android 2.2.

It’s as fast as higher-end smartphones, and the camera has neither LED flash or HD video capture. The price is not as competitive as other similar handsets. You can’t uninstall preloaded apps and services.The LG Vortex is a wonderful entry-level Android smartphone for Verizon Wireless as long as you know its limits.

Analysis: If the LG Vortex looks familiar to you, that’s because it’s essentially Verizon’s version of the LG Optimus T from T-Mobile and the LG Optimus S from Sprint. It has many of the same specifications it’s owed as an entry-level Android smartphone and it ships with Android 2.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.2-megapixel camera, EV-DO, and it can act as a 3G mobile hotspot.

As we mentioned the LG Vortex looks very similar to the LG Optimus handsets, exclusively the LG Optimus T. It’s cover in a soft touch plastic coating and has rounded corners for an easy feel in the hand. The LG Vortex ships with Android 2.2, which is the latest Android firmware as of the Vortex’s launch date.

The 3.2-megapixel camera on the Vortex can take pictures in five different resolutions and three picture quality settings. Call quality was good, but not great. The LG Vortex has a 600 MHz processor, which may be far than the modern 1 GHz processors on higher-end smartphones, but we found it suitable for our needs.

News Source: reviews.cnet.com

The phone not only offers an excellent network of Quad Band GSM, GPRS and EDGE, Penta-band 3G but with the support of the 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and HSUPA 2Mbps.

This device has a wireless connectivity stereo Bluetooth v3.0 and a micro-USB port with on the go support. It is up to standard 3.5 mm audio jack. This phone is with 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, the main features of multi-camera is face detection, fixed focus, geo-tagging and dual LED flash, but also a second VGA camera with 720 p video at 25 fps video stabilization.

This device is integrated with an optimal standard Li-Ion battery 1200mAh (BL-5K). This charming mobile is available in beautiful colors of black, metal and dark mahogany.

News Source: www.tech366.com

The flagship would also tout an 8.1-megapixel camera and HDMI video output. Although smaller the Xperia X7 mini may be the most unique. It would rely on a single-core 1GHz QSD8250 and a 3.5-inch screen, but it could make up for the speed and display with a 10.1-megapixel camera with a rare 3X optical zoom.

Both phones could be ready by early 2011, which would line up both Sony Ericsson’s general 2011 ambitions and with the Mobile World Congress expo in February. The rumor is as yet unverified and may be called somewhat into question by the processors; Microsoft currently requires the same early 2010 Snapdragon on current WP7 devices because of its limited driver support. Expansion to CDMA confirmed for early next year may suggest that Microsoft is expanding driver support for newer processors at the same time.

News Source: www.electronista.com

As you’d expect from the manufacturer Research in Motion, it is a sleek and well-built phone with a no-frills operating system designed for efficiency and productivity.

This model apart from other Blackberry’s is that it is the smallest produced at 108 x 50 x 13.3 mm and weighs 94 grams. It has a full QWERTY keyboard, but the Pearl 9100 employs the SureType version. The glossy black device is comfortable to hold, thanks to the smooth metal rear that houses the 3.2MP camera with LED flash, while the look is chic with rubber and dark-chrome accents.

Applications can be accessed by pressing the Blackberry key next to the trackpad, while media touch controls are on the top of the phone. There is also a 3.5 inch headphone jack and a microSD slot for cards of up to 2GB.

The Pearl 9100 performs well, running on a 624 MHz processor. This model uses Blackberry’s latest operating system – version 5. It offers a full suite of connectivity options, including 3G GSM networking, GPRS, HSDPA, Wi-fi, and Bluetooth.

Battery life is more than adequate – RIM rates the device for five and a half hours of 3G talk time or 13 days standby in 3G mode. Call quality was always clear on this phone.

News Source: reseller.co.nz