Thursday, April 11, 2013

Harga Handphone Samsung

Saat mendengar kata Samsung, pastilah yang teringat di benak kita adalah sebuah merk smartphone dan gadget nomor satu di dunia. Yup, itu karena Samsung sejak memakai Android terbukti berhasil menundukkan Nokia sebagai manufaktur smartphone terbesar di dunia, dan berhasil menggeser posisi BlackBerry beberapa waktu lalu. Begitulah sekilas tentang vendor Samsung yang terkenal akan produk ponsel maupun tablet Androidnya. Baiklah tanpa perlu banyak kata-kata, kali ini bog info ponsel akan membantu anda menemukan info seputar harga handphone merk Samsung baru dan bekas di bawah ini:

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Monday, February 25, 2013

HTC Windows Phone 8X for Verizon: what's different?

We've seen HTC's Windows Phone 8X in many colors and also many carrier variants -- it's already made its way to AT&T and T-Mobile in the US, and many other operators worldwide. Even though there's already been a heavy dose of coverage on this device, our work isn't quite done yet: Verizon's version has finally graced our reviews desk, which means it's time for us to explain how it differs from the global model, and how it measures up to the competition. The phone will be available in black, red and blue for $199 with a two-year commitment, a $100 markup over the Nokia Lumia 822. Is it worth the difference in price? Join us after the break as we discuss the merits -- and demerits -- of Verizon's newest Windows Phone flagship.

Carrier branding can often do embarrassing things to even the most dignified phones in the industry, but fortunately HTC was the clear winner in this round of carrier-manufacturer negotiations; aside from the typical checkmark logo and LTE branding on the back, we were hard-pressed to find any cosmetic differences between Verizon's model and its global HSPA+ counterpart.

That doesn't mean it's emerged completely unscathed, but most of Verizon's tweaks are actually beneficial additions that make an already attractive phone even more tempting. For instance, this flavor of the 8X comes with Qi wireless charging built in, so you won't have any problem placing it onto a compatible pad, rather than fumbling around for a micro-USB cord.

As you'd expect, the Verizon 8X runs on the network's LTE service, as well as EVDO / 1x. Pleasantly, though, the 8X offers quad-band (850/900/1900/2100) HSPA+ and quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) GSM / EDGE radios, which Verizon has thankfully left wide open for global roamers and even customers on GSM networks in the US (namely, AT&T and T-Mobile). While the theoretical max is only 14.4 Mbps, this is still perfectly workable as an alternative for anyone who might want to swap SIM cards.

Verizon's 8X also includes access to Data Sense, a feature that's exclusive to Big Red until early next year. We've already discussed the app at length in our review of the Nokia Lumia 822, but in short, it's a clever feature that offers several ways to manage and monitor your data usage, in addition to compressing web pages in much the same way that Opera works on mobile devices.

Aside from those key differentiators, there aren't many carrier-specific initiatives to get frustrated over. You'll find a few small items of Verizon bloatware attached, such as My Verizon Mobile, VZW Navigator and NFL Mobile. Fortunately, they can all be easily uninstalled from the app menu, and as a bonus you won't find the same suite of Amazon apps that come preloaded on new Android devices. Fans of Google search, however, will be disappointed to discover that Bing is not only the default search engine on IE 10 -- it's the only search engine. If you want to go Google, your best bet is to download the search app or simply put Google's home page in your bookmarks for easy access.

Samsung Galaxy Note II (Verizon) Review

Samsung's first crack at a smartphone larger than five inches came last year in the form of the Galaxy Note. It was wildly different than most phones we'd seen before: it was massive, for one, and involved the use of a stylus pen, a sorely outdated concept at the time. Who would be willing to buy this thing? Yet, despite its enormous size, this tablet / phone (forgive us: phablet) captured more hearts and wallets than even Sammy had probably expected. The S Pen showed that it was more than just a simple stylus, artists and tech enthusiasts alike loved it and a successful marketing campaign helped push millions of units. The Note was an undeniable hit.

Did Samsung realize at the time that it was sitting on a gold mine? It's hard to know for sure, but its success meant only one thing: an inevitable sequel. The Galaxy Note II, introduced a year after its parent, has some big shoes to fill. We believe it's up to the task, though: it boasts a quad-core Exynos processor, twice the RAM, an even larger display and a whole new bag of S Pen tricks. It sounds compelling, but does the new version truly trump the old? Is it worth another sound investment (pricing varies, but it starts around £530 for a SIM-free version) just a year down the road? We'll satisfy your curiosity after the break.

To gaze upon the newborn Galaxy Note II is to take a crash course in Samsung's preferred design language. Whereas the original bears the same overall look and squarish corners as the Galaxy S II, its successor is -- you guessed it -- just as inspired by nature and "designed for humans" as the Galaxy S III. We wouldn't rule out the possibility of you mixing them up (the size difference is a dead giveaway, but the phones look quite similar otherwise). Indeed, Samsung is now in the habit of changing things up on a yearly basis, which may seem more boring than once every couple months. By adopting an annual design cycle, however, devices like the Note II likely get pushed through the initial stages of development much faster than they would otherwise. We also imagine that the company's new strategy of consistency will have a significant impact on Samsung's brand recognition. Owners of the original Galaxy Note -- whether it be the global N7000 or one of its many variants -- know all too well how it feels to get the occasional "what is that thing?" from random passersby. So will the peanut gallery continue to snicker when you take this out in public? At 3.16 inches (80.5mm) wide, 5.95 inches (151.1mm) tall and 0.37 inches (9.4mm) deep, the Note II is slightly thinner, narrower and taller than its parent. This, along with the pebble-like shape, definitely offers a more comfortable experience when you're cradling it in your hand, though it's just a tad heavier at 6.35 ounces (180g). Despite being more attractive than the first Note, it's nonetheless an indisputably large device, and will continue to draw stares for that reason. (In other words, you'll want to come up with a standard talk track for those times you're approached by curious strangers.)