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It hasn’t even been a year since the original Droid first rolled out, but Android’s current boom makes rushing the new releases understandable.  The Motorola Droid 2 brings enough changes to make it a proper upgrade: faster processor, higher RAM and a generally better experience.
Physically, it sports a very refined design, much more so than its predecessor.  While big, it can still be crammed into your pocket.  Well…barely.  Construction appears solid and the sliding mechanism is very sturdy.
A 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen (480 x 854 resolution) sits in front.  It’s vibrant, very sharp and extremely responsive.  The keyboard, with its raised keys, is a big improvement over the original, although it’s still not the softest to use.
As a phone, the Droid 2 makes for good calls. Audio is clear and went through without much interruption, although it’s far from sounding natural.  Those on the other end reported a similar experience.  Speakerphone [...]

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Some indie games on the iPhone turn out to be game-changers.  Others just wilt by the waysides.  Nova Core: Episode 1 will likely end up as one of the latter.
In the game, you control the interplanetary vessel Atlus, working to keep its crew alive, amidst a bevy of space pirates and evil corporations.  To do this, you attack enemy ships and get out of the way of their fire, following the traditional space shooter formula.
Controls are typical too: you get a joystick on the left corner and three colored buttons on the opposite.  While they respond accurately enough, the game’s physics is too flawed that it doesn’t matter – the wonky engine will just get in the way again and again.
This is too bad, because the game actually has a decent story.  If they fleshed it out more and gave the characters some life, it could have been something.  However, [...]

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I’ve previously written a post about my Samsung Galaxy Portal Review and indicated that the latter mobile phone is exclusive to T-Mobile on a monthly contract. Well, it seems that the exclusivity deal ended because I just saw the Samsung Galaxy Portal …

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It’s been getting a lot of flak in the press lately, but the RIM Blackberry Torch is actually a really good phone.  Problem is, there’s little about it that actually feels original and fresh, making it a tough sell in today’s smartphone market.
Physically, it’s not particularly attractive, although it does look appropriate for business users.  It’s not as big as I imagined, but it is hefty in hand and construction feels sturdy.  Display is a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen (480 x 360 resolution) that’s bright and responsive, while the bottom-sliding QWERTY keyboard made for comfortable typing (not as good the Bold, though).
As a phone, the Torch delivered great call quality, with little problems (there was occasionally some distortion).  Those on the other end reported very good sound as well.  Speakerphone had too little volume, though, so it was difficult to use in noisier environments.  Battery is rated at 5.8 hours of [...]

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It wasn’t a secret that Xbox Live gaming was going to be a huge part of Windows Phone 7, although few details have really been released about it.  Well, Microsoft just changed that, coming clean with what users can expect when the OS launches in the coming months.
A total of 60 games will be released at launch, comprising of titles both from Microsoft Game Studios and third-party developers (we’re talking major players here, including Gameloft, Konami, Namco Bandai, PopCap and THQ).  The list is pretty impressive, with titles such as “Assassin’s Creed,” “Halo Waypoint” and “Guitar Hero 5″ immediately available for purchase to early adopters.
Games can be bought and downloaded from the Xbox Live Marketplace, just like you do on your Xbox 360 console.  Since you’re using the same service, you can enjoy the same try-before-you-buy demos before you shell out your hard-earned money.
Speaking of Xbox Live, the integration brings [...]

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