Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 16GB (Rogers)

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When I first heard about the Samsung Galaxy Note, I found the idea intriguing. Here was a jumbo-sized smartphone with all the benefits of dual-core processors, an eight-megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video recording with the added convenience of a large, vivid screen.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE coming to Bell

Bell is going to offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, its first LTE tablet, starting on December 7th. The smaller Galaxy Tab has all the features of its 10.1 inch counterpart but is slightly more portable. Featuring a 1.5GHz dual core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage ( a 32GB option migh be available). Bell currently sells the 4G version of the 10.1 Galaxy Tab for $650 off contract.

Review: LG Optimus LTE Android smartphone

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

What LG has done by releasing the LG Optimus is set the Android smartphone bar really high. In some cases, the LG Optimus, is higher in specs and features  than Samsung's 'chosen' Galaxy Nexus which is the flagship Android device of the season sporting the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Visually unassuming, the LG Optimus is surprisingly thin and light for a smartphone of this pedigree. It brings a dual-core 1.5Ghz processor, 1GB of RAM and an HD display which is stunning to behold. The Optimus LG also features an 8 Megapixel camera as well as the ability to shoot 1080p HD videos. 

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Bell and Virgin Mobile to release the Galaxy Nexus on Dec 8, $150 on 3-year plan

Galaxy Nexus from Google will be landing in Canada on December 8 at Virgin Mobile and Bell. Both those companies have sign up pages on their websites. Canada gets the goods ahead of the US which still has to announce a release date for the Galaxy Nexus. Check out our first impressions of the device.

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SlideShow: Motorola Pro+ 4G

With a touchscreen, full QWERTY keyboard and Android 2.3, the Motorola PRO+ 4G  is a challenger to RIM's BlackBerry devices. Geared towards business users, this light yet full featured 1GHz smartphone features. We think the design is reminiscent of the Palm Pixi. Coming exclusively to Bell, the Motorola Pro+ 4G sells for $349 without a contract.

Review: LG Optimus 2X on Wind Mobile

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Wind Mobile users finally have a super smartphone with all the top specs on the Android fron to use on the network. The LG Optimus 2X  ($445) is LG's first dual core smartphone. Shipping with an older version of Android (2.2 FroYo) and with a 4-inch screen, dual cameras including an HD capable rear 8 megapixel camera, it is arguably the highest spec Android smartphone available on Wind's network.

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