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Wednesday
Aug282013

Nintendo bringing out new 2DS handheld for $129

Always one for unconventional product design and moves, Nintendo expected to launch a new 2DS handheld on October 12th. This dual-screen and dual-camera console will play all exisiting 3DS games but without the 3D element and it will ship with a 4GB SD Card. Geared towards younger users, the 2DS has an unusual non-clamshell form factor.

Source: Nintendo UK

Wednesday
Aug282013

LEGO's Builder Case brings creative twist to iPhone and iPod

Belkin announced  the availability of the first officially licensed and fully functional LEGO Builder Case that is a certified LEGO®  brick. The new LEGO Builder cases for iPhone 5 and fifth generation iPod Touch spark creativity within children and adults of all skill sets, inspiring them build their very own LEGO designs directly onto the case’s integrated LEGO baseplate.

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Wednesday
Aug282013

Google lowers Nexus 4 price to $199

  

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google is making it even more affordable for users to enjoy the unlocked Pure Google experience with a new introductory price for the 8GB Nexus 4 which now retails for $199 while the 16GB version is $249. The Nexus 4 is a stunning smartphone. With a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM,  a luscious 4,7-inch screen, happy helpings of NFC (Near Field Communications), wireless charging via compatible inductive Qi chargers, Miracast video mirroring capability, dual noise-cancelling microphones and HSPA + data capability all neatly wrapped in a sleek Gorilla Glass covered frame. One has to wonder about the timing of this price drop. Is Google clearing stock for a new Nexus smartphone? Are they anticipating the new low cost iPhone? Does this take away some shine from Google's own Moto X, which has inferior specs in many areas but offers various software innovations?

Regardless of the reasons, a $199 Nexus 4, is a superb deal and one that is hard to ignore.

Friday
Aug232013

Review: Moto X

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google's Moto X is an intriguing new paradigm in smartphones. Created to compete with the iPhone, it is neither a flagship device with the best possible hardware specs, nor is it a Pure Android Nexus smartphone designed for serious smartphone enthusiasts. I try and discover what it is all about.

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