Minecraft: The Game of Intellectual Guys

The core game play revolves around construction. The game word is essentially made up of cubical blocks arranged in fixed grid pattern that represents different materials e.g. stones, water, ores, dirt, trunks etc. Player's walks around the plains, mountains, caves and various water bodies. The world is also divided into biomes ranging from desert to snowfalls.
Version: - It has two versions both with single player and multiplayer options.
1. Classic
2. Beta Classic: - Classic is earliest free version and is played by single person /player. Beta: - Beta is the most successive version than classic. It involves multiplayer.
Surviving minecraft: To play this game and surviving in the minecraft game one should read all the instructions and should get familiar with it.

How to play the minecraft game:
Server features: - Lifts: - Right click on the lift sign to have it. These lift are present in beta version and is a good facility to play for the players.
Gates: - Another option for an entrance to a building is a gate. On the server features can be placed to create a gate that open and close by pressing the gate sign, lever, and / or button.
Advanced Anti-Grief System: - The server runs an advanced anti-grief system, which completely nullifies all griefing on the server. It does not have griffers but it is better to be safe than sorry. A basic run down on how it works is as follows.
1. It tracks every player's movement, blocks, and placed, item taken.... everything. This allows us to identify in game that who did, what and when...
2. Can roll back/undo any changes made by any player/players in a specific area or over the whole worldwide?
3. The modes will then take appropriate measures or actions to the behaviors.
Bridges: - On the server working, Bridges can be created to cover an area on the ground. They can be opened and closed. It is also a facility for the players, which helps them to play.
Invisibility:
Skins: If you are tired wearing the default skins all the time, you can access many cool skins at different minecraft skins sites that are popping over the internet.

There you can choose from kings, super marios, creepers or whatever chara If you are tired of creepers blowing up your complicated structures and want to sneak up on your friends and mess with their heads, then just get some sugar and turn invisible.
Star gates: - Working thousand of blocks to get the town where your friend are is really boring then why not take a star gate that connects to different server towns and monuments throughout the map.
Creative Maps: - If you tired of having together ridiculous amount of materials to create your pixel art, well, if you said yes then the creative would is forever.
Conclusion: - These above mentioned server features are not only interesting but also help the player to play this mine craft game. This game has been praised for the freedom it grants, and it overall game is very dynamic.

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Samsung Infuse Review

As soon as you set your eyes on the Samsung Infuse 4G, the first thing you can't just help but notice is the thinness and its screen display size. Trust me when I say it's impressively enormous (ie: if you love big screens). It virtually takes up the entire front of the phone. A small top and bottom bezel holds the front-facing camera, ambient light sensors, speaker and the four standard Android buttons, which are touch-sensitive on this device.
On the left side of the phone you will see the volume rocker while on the right side of the handset there is the power/standby button which obviously is well placed for the index finger while holding the phone on the left or the thumb when holding it on the right. On the bottom of the phone is the microUSB port with the adapter included in box. The microphone hole is also on the bottom while the headphone jack and a noise cancellation microphone hole are on top.

The back cover is a removable thin plastic piece which can be somewhat difficult to remove and beneath is a generous 1750 mAh battery, a SIM card slot, and a place for a microSD expansion card which is inserted upside down so it's extremely difficult to replace with just your fingers and it was even awfully hard for me to find in the first place. You have to first remove the battery before you can remove or replace the memory card.
The Samsung Infuse 4G's battery life seems a bit better than usual thanks to the slightly larger 1750mAh battery. For example, I did some significant video recording and playback and it took about half a day for the battery to be dead. But if it is just light use, push Exchange, Gmail, and IMAP email checking every 1 hour, the battery should last a day and a half or so. But under normal circumstances, I had no problems getting through a full day of typical use, with power to spare. However, I always make sure I use the task manager to end the background tasks since those tend to kill the battery a lot faster if left running.
If there is one thing that impresses me about the Samsung Infuse 4G, it is the camera sensor, especially because it is paired with software that improves video recording. The camera tops out at 720p image capture, but features an auto-focus function when taking videos. The focus adjustment isn't instant, but it works well and is quick enough to be useful. When I took a snapshot, the regular camera images looked better than video; crisper and cleaner. There is a front-facing camera and I love it but to some other folks, it may inspire a common complaint: Manufacturers aren't angling the sensor, so to stay centered on a video chat, you have to tilt the device. Samsung has an opportunity for improvement here, but if you're not into video chatting, this shouldn't prevent you from taking a second look the Samsung Infuse 4G.

I was also impressed by the call quality. It was solid, both in normal use and through the speakerphone, and I didn't experience any dropped calls. AT&T's network has normally been solid (I know some may experience otherwise), so this doesn't surprise me.
Software and performance wise, The Samsung Infuse 4G runs on Android 2.2, and you have a choice of three software keyboards: the standard Android keyboard, Samung's own custom keyboard, and Swype. A handful of AT&T-branded applications are pre-installed, along with a few from Samsung.
The Samsung Infuse 4G browser is fairly standard, but offers a useful brightness setting within the application. Compared with any other android handset in terms of speed, The browser experience is at par. I even found it to perform a slightly better than Nexus One handset I bought last January (which is still an amazing phone). That maybe probably due in part to the Samsung Infuse's 1.2 GHz. single-core CPU. That notwithstanding, The Samsung Infuse 4G will generally be slower when compared to a dual-core handset, but if you haven't used a dual core smartphone, I don't think you would even know the difference. The processor keeps Android moving at a fast pace when compared to other single-core handsets on the market.
In conclusion, if you love large screen phones that are thin and pocketable, then you can't miss out trying the Samsung Infuse 4G. The screen looks fantastic and quite impressive, quite possibly the best I've seen so far. If you are currently using a 1-GHZ processor handset, you may not notice a significant increase in speed but if on the other hand you haven't been in the market for probably a year or two, you will definitely be highly impressed with the display, more room on the software keyboard and the ability to gain faster mobile broadband as AT&T beefs up its HSPA coverage.

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Online Game : Rift Marksman PvP Build

Many Rift players love the Marksman soul from the Rogue class because of its excellent damage-dealing skills. Some of the best DPS characters on Rift are based off of Marksman and even some elite Rift leveling builds utilize the Marksman's strengths in order to excel in their own craft.
Obviously, the Marksman cannot be used as a foundation soul for healing or tanking, which are the two other important builds players must learn to handle, but in PvP and Warfront, a Rift Marksman PvP build might just be the last thing you want to see in front of you. Especially in a Warfront situation where a Rift Marksman PvP build can just lay off of defending and just concentrate on DPS, the build can easily wreak havoc on any field. The strength of the Marksman as an exclusive DPS PvP build relies on the fact that it can deal high-speed combination attacks which deal a lot of damage all while doing it from a distance. There's nothing more frustrating for a Warrior, as an example, than to have a mid to long-range player hitting you with substantial blows and you can't retaliate because it's just outside your range and breaking formation would only put the group in jeopardy.

As a solo Rift Marksman PvP build, you can choose to combine Marksman - Ranger - Bard for an all-around build that has the most basic skills needed for fighting and survival. The Marksman's toolkit in terms of damage is enviable combining precision attacks with scalability so combination moves are very effective. Some of the skills that you can rely on include Rapid Extraction, Close Quarter's Combat, Improved Swift Shot, Getaway, On the Double, and Repelling Shot for only 32 allocation points but should you wish to go higher, the full repertoire of Marksman skills become available at 51 at which additional skills like Strafe, Crossfire, Single Minded Focus, Increased Fire Power, Killer Instinct, Sniper Training, Master Archery, Sharpshooter and Penetrating Shots deal plenty of damage. To balance these offensive firepower, the Bard soul can produce excellent healing buffs so the character can stand on its own in any situation. At least 15 points on Bard and the rest on Ranger should be sufficient to attack from short and long-range with problem.

 

Using this combination, the Marksman - Ranger - Bard Rift Marksman PvP build is more than capable of laying waste to any PvP scenario. It is an ultra reliable build with excellent damage skills and powerful enough to withstand heavy attack via the healing buffs from the Bard. With the Ranger pet options, a semi-tanking strategy can also be used so the Marksman can focus on long-range attack while keeping the enemy at bay.
Check out this Rift Marksman PvP build and see if you can use this to establish your reputation as one of the best soldiers on the Planes of Telara.

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Performance Redefined on the BlackBerry Bold Touch

If you are one of the many users of RIM's mobile handheld devices, you must be envious of the other users on smartphones made by other phone manufacturers. When it comes to performance, high-end RIM handsets cannot cope with the higher clocked processors equipped on phones offered by the competition. With the higher clocked processors offered by the competition, will RIM's handsets fade away into obscurity? With the BlackBerry Bold Touch, the Canadian phone manufacturer still has a fighting chance.

Let's take a look at the processors on past models. On the Canada-based manufacturer's past flagship the Torch, the phone was equipped by a 624 MHz single-core processor. With the competition this is the average clock speed on mid-ranged or even entry-level models. When it comes to flagships, their CPUs are clocked at 1 GHz. Some of them even offer dual-core chips. As you can see, BlackBerry's past models were ill-equipped to compete with what the competition came packed with under the hood.
With BlackBerry's current models, you are sure to get a smartphone than can better compete with the competition when it comes to performance. They will not fall short when it comes to clock speed. An example of this is the BlackBerry Bold Touch. If you are expecting a dual-core chip, you will be disappointed. However, what it lacks in cores it makes up for in sheer muscle. This smartphone comes packed with a 1.2 GHz single-core workhorse. This offers more clock speed compared to other flagship handsets offered by BlackBerry's rivals.
This current release is not the only one. Expect future phones by the Canadian manufacturer to come packed with more power compared to before. This means that you will never fall short on power with the up and coming devices offered by this pioneering company. This will help the company regain market shares it lost from its rivals.

Aside from the added firepower, the BlackBerry Bold Touch is powered by the 7 OS. This is the latest iteration of its popular operating system. This OS offers users to make use of either a touch method of input or QWERTY keyboard input. When it comes to the phone's touch interface, it allows users to enjoy more from Liquid Graphics. Your mobile experience will be smooth, fast, and fluid. This OS is also optimized for multi-tasking.
With a more powerful processor and an updated OS, you will get to enjoy redefined performance on the BlackBerry Bold Touch.

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PS3 HDMI Cables for the Ultimate Gaming Excitement

In an era where High-Definition rules the entertainment market, why should the gamers of PS3 be left behind? The HDMI cable has become the de facto standard for high-definition digital connector devices. It combines both audio and video into one convenient cable, so you can easily connect your high-definition source devices. With the new sets of HD cables that help you connect your PS3 to the Sky HD, HDTV set top boxes and HD DVD players; you can always enjoy your favourite PS3 games with superior picture and sound quality.

There is a wide selection of PS3 connector cables at the affordable prices to enhance your gaming experience. These premium quality cables are available in wide range of specifications and are also priced to suit your pocket. The cables are available in various lengths ranging from 2m to 10m. So remember to pick one that best suits your requirements. The PS3 HD adapter coupler is designed to join two HDMI cables together without any signal loss. This HDMI cable features shielding and a durable, black PVC outer layer which provides defence against outside interference and helps maintain the integrity and purity of the digital signal. All available cables and adapters are 1080P and HDCP compliant and have gold plated connectors.

The HDMI cables promise to transfer your audio and video at the rate of 5GB/sec. If you want to get crisp video and sound quality then this cable is a must have for your PS3. These HDMI cable costs much less than those other overpriced HDMI cables but deliver the same, if not better quality. Now your PS3 games will look fantastic on your 1080p HD LED TV. Most of these HDMI cables are also Ethernet compatible and Ethernet-ready HDMI cables allow you the added benefit of also being able to carry all of your favourite internet content in one single cable.
There are also high end cables for the more discerning customers like the PS3 Monster Cable Game Link HDMI Digital Video/ Audio cable that is Gas-injected dielectric for maximum signal strength throughout length of cable and comes with a Flexible Duraflex protective jacket.
Remember to match your needs to the available cables options so that you can enjoy the best gaming experience with your PS3. For those gamers who demand the highest in picture and sound quality, there is no other alternative to high definition quality so remember to bring one home to enhance your gaming experience

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Sony Ericsson Aino - Stylish And Cool Looking

Sony Ericsson seem to be consistently hitting the mark with their recent smartphone releases and the Aino seems to be another great release from the Japan-Sweden alliance. A stylish and cool looking handset, the Aino features some nifty extras, including acting as a remote to control a PlayStation 3, but is there any areas where the Aino falls short of fulfilling its potential.
With a subtle matte finish and sliding function, the Aino certainly hits the right notes in terms of aesthetics. The surface sliding layer of the phone is commandeered by a bright, colorful and detailed 3" screen that displays media shortcuts should the phone be closed. These shortcuts include photo display, camera mode, music and video playback or FM radio, making us think this is more of a media phone than an Internet phone. This screen displays videos and images of a high quality and when the phone is placed on its side the speakers sound excellent, perfect for watching episodes of your favorite TV shows on the go. For those nights at home the charging dock allows you to angle your phone for video viewing and the BBC iPlayer app is pre-installed for watching BBC shows via an internet connection. So yes, the Aino seems to want to be used for video viewing.

The keyboard that slides out feels pretty good when you're using it, as after all of these years using an on-screen touch keyboard makes us yearn for the simpler times of actually feeling the keys beneath our fingers. The slide is fluid and the grip is great, so it's pretty easy to use.
When you close the slide the phone also goes into clock mode and displays the regular Sony Ericsson specialties we've come to love, including FM radio and TrackID for identifying songs that you don't know when they are playing.
The camera Sony Ericsson has included is an 8.1 megapixel resolution and LED flash, which is much more impressive than other camera phones in its price range. The images taken are of amazing quality both in daylight and at night, but we've come to expect little else from the considered Kings of the mobile phone camera.
Unfortunately despite Sony Ericsson over-achieving in some areas there are some familiar problems that seem to arise in every handset. The main being the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. With a phone of this caliber and sound quality we decided that the phone would be much better off it we could use our regular headphones as the ones provided in the box just don't cut it. The Bluetooth adapter allows you to plug in your best headphones and stream music to them without being connected to the phone, but this is complicated and fiddly so we would have preferred the regular jack.
When you're using the phone closed the touchscreen is in full effect and easy to use, however when you open the phone the touchscreen switches off, a feature that we found bizarre. To be honest when you're making a call it's a pretty nifty feature, as you aren't activating additional features with your ear, but otherwise we found it rather confusing.

We found the on-board memory to be rather minimal, which leads to the microSD card storage needing to step in for media support. Luckily Sony Ericsson included an 8GB card in the box, providing ample storage space.
To conclude the Aino is a great phone that has all of the basic features packed into a small space. The camera, touchscreen and features are excellent and far surpassed our expectations, however we still felt a little underwhelmed by the Aino. It seems that Sony Ericsson have created a Marmite handset - you will either love it or you will hate it.

Feature phone are very enticing to have. They got looks and features that makes you want to buy it immediately. These phones also have outrageous prices however you can still save money through mobile phone free PS3 on hundreds of deal sites on the Internet.

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Gaming Laptops Under $1000

If you're doing a little digging to find a decent gaming laptop under $1000, you might run across several options out there. Your best bet would be to create a list of features you want from the laptop and search according to that list.
A good gaming laptop must first be configured to carry a powerful processor. Now for this limited budget, some good suggestions would be dual-core processors, since these are both powerful and affordable at the same time. Single core processors are great for simple tasks, but since games demand more from the gaming system, it's a lot better if you start with a dual-core processor just to make sure everything runs fine.

In terms of system memory a good target to start at would be 3GB. Extreme gaming laptops might carry up to 16GB, but for a modest gaming laptop, 3 or 4GB of RAM is a good start, since most modern games don't even go beyond 3GB in their system requirements list. This amount will allow you to also do some editing work, graphic design and even a bit of multitasking.
The video card that comes with a gaming laptop has to be dedicated. What this means is that it has to have its own dedicated memory, so it doesn't take from your available RAM in order to run. For this budget you'll probably get away with a decent model from either nVidia or ATI with about 512MB to 1GB of dedicated memory. This is fine if you don't mind running games in medium to high quality settings, but for extreme graphics you'll definitely need to do better than this.

Games are better played when they're viewed properly and you don't have to strain your eyes to keep the crosshair on your target. This means that the screen size on your gaming laptop should not go under 15 inches, since then all the targets you're hunting will be mere pixels. Average laptop screen sizes are in the 15.4 inch range, but you might also find 16 inch screen laptops in this budget range and they're quite capable of displaying decent resolutions too.
The hard drive is often an overlooked feature in gaming laptops, since all it does is store information. You should not overlook one aspect of HDD though, and that is their rpm. More is better in this case, so don't settle for an average laptop hard drive with 5400rpm, but try to go for a 7200 rpm model, or, if you're willing to spend a bit, go for an SSD drive.

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Console Games : 5 Reasons To Know How To Burn Xbox 360 Games

Read this article for a brief list of the numerous reasons that you ought to be burning backup copies of your Xbox 360 discs, and all your other games too.
5. You can split the expense of new games.
Video games are normally terribly pricey. A great way to get cheap games is by splitting the expense of a game with a friend and then making copies for each person.
4. Bring your games along without worrying.
If you create backup copies of all your Xbox games, then you get to take your backup copies along with you while the masters are secure at home. Free from the chance of losing the original, and free from the chance of hurting the box, or game in transit.

3. Insurance from stealing.
Theft of games is widespread, and burning backups of your Xbox 360 games makes sure that you will not lose the money that you spent on your 360 games. Burn backups and keep the masters safe.
2. Higher trade in value for original game.
Creating copies of your video game discs lets you to play the backup copy instead of the master, while keeping the original in perfect condition. This way if you get sick of the game and want to trade it in or sell it, it will bring a much higher resale value than if it was damaged from longtime play.

1. Insurance against disc failure. Disc malfunction is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your games. It is very common for game discs to stop working fully after a lot of use. It is frustrating to spend lots of money on a video game you like, just to have it quit working because you used it a lot. If you burn your video game discs as soon as you purchase them, then you can use the backup, and if it stops working, simply make a new copy.
Those are the reasons that you should be burning your Xbox 360 game discs. Video game companies intentionally make it very difficult to copy their software because they assume that the only reason anyone can have to copy their software is for the sake of making money selling bootleg copies. However, as I have shown in the article, above their are a number of honest reasons that you may want to know how to make backup copies of your console games.

There are many ways to copy Xbox 360 discs. Some methods are more complicated than others, and some work better than others. If you are interested in learning how to make backup copies of your video games you can follow this link to learn Rip Xbox 360 Games.

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Rift Cleric Builds - Strategies, Advantages, Key Builds

Rift Cleric Healing Build
The Cleric is the prominent healer in the Rift game. As far as the healing build goes, you should invest into two main souls: Sentinel and Warden.
You would want to use 32 points into Sentinel and 26 points into Warden. With that, you will get skills like Life's Return, which is a combat-enabled resurrection spell. Really useful. Then comes the Cascade and Refreshing Communion which keep the mana in check.
Also, you do have a few variations to the Rift Cleric healing build. You can use the points into a Warden to get Healing Showers (really powerful AoE-heal). Or you can also use some points into a Purifier if you love the extra crit, and it also reduces spell push-back and also gives an endurance buff. Although, it all depends on your battle.

Let's take a look at the key talents you need to get:
Sentinel: Protect the Flock, Healing Invocation, Benediction, Embolden, Light Concentration, Light Efficiency, Refreshing Communion
Warden: Surging Rapids, Fluidity, Aquatic Affinity, Ebb and Flow, Orbs of the Stream, Cascade
These are like your basic talents. After this, it's all upto your personal likes. For example: When you're leveling up, your crit hit rate with spells would be below average. This, a talent like Serendipity would not be very effective. However, with proper gears, and once you start critting more, you will like this.
Rift Cleric Tanking Build
Shifting from healing to a tank, we'd say Justicar with a Shaman would be the best. Let's take a look at some different Rift Cleric Builds.
Build 1: 45 points in Justicar, 21 in Shaman, and none if Purifier. Pull 6 points from Justicar (3 from Healer's Creed, 1 from Commitment and 2 from Forced to Kneel). While in Shaman, use Shared Purpose and Heart of the Twilight Forest, which allows you to get resistance for yourself and your raid for all schools of magic damage.
Build 2: 13 in Shaman, 51 in Justicar, 2 in Druid. In this, pull out points of the "Heart" buffs in exchange for Oak shield from Druid. Cause this is useful enemies who deal in physical damage. Here, Oak shield reduces a lot more damage as compared to the Purifier's Shield of the Ancestors.
Build 3: 15 points on Shaman, 51 in Justicar, Purifier equipped (no points used here). In return, you get all of the Justicar talents and abilities; +15% healing, -5% damage reduction and elemental resistance from Shaman. Equipping Purifier lets you acquire self-shield.
All these builds require Thick Skinned and Favor of the Valnir in Shaman. It's really necessary to reduce the damage taken by another 5% and increment healing received by 15% for a good Rift Cleric Tanking Build.

Rift Cleric Build: The DPS Build
While Clerics are mainly a healing class, there's one exciting spec you can go that make Clerics very good at AoE class. What this means is that Clerics can even outshine Mages with this spec while encountering multiple enemies simultaneously.
The most basic Cleric DPS build is mainly 33 Inquisitor and 33 Cabalist, with the following talents:
Cabalist: Death's Grasp, Explosive Energies, Broad Strokes, Deep Water, Maelstrom, Death's Dominion,, Negation of Life, Undertow, Surge, Sigil of Ravaging
Inquisitor: Inner Focus, Armor of Devotion, Fanatics Faith, Aggressive Renewal, Clinging Spirit, Fanaticism, Corporal Punishment, Circle of Oblivion
The use of the AoE is really worth it. Between Binding Waters, Maelstrom and Grasping Waters, large no. of enemies will be stuck in place.
Want to make this class an AoE damage-dealing machine? Combine the above talents with Sigil of Decay (With Broad Strokes), Devouring Mist, Circle of Oblivion and Engulfing Shadows.
This spec also does good single-target attack, though not really a good one as compared to the other callings.
Rift Cleric Builds: The PvP Build
Firstly, there are many variations for the PvP Builds. Secondly, PvP souls are still under development so we don't have a list of the best Rift Cleric Builds currently for PvP. But from what we have learned till now:

• Purifier is the best PvP healing tree
• Inquisitor is the best PvP damage-dealer for 1v1 and small scale battles due to the large number of self-heals
• Cabalist is the best damage-dealer for AoE
• Melee Clerics are not effective in PvP

Then, there are hybrid builds like Combining PvP Cleric with one of the 3 souls above. Like, most likely the Priest PvP Soul along with Inquisitor would make the best PvP Class. Or maybe, the Purifier along with a PvP Soul will make the best PvP healer! Lots to learn when the PvP Souls are released!
Rift Cleric Builds Conclusion
Rift Clerics can be really good at healing, actually the number one. They can also be really good at tanking as well. Play what you feel like and try it out. This is a very promising class.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro - Top Mobile Phone With Advanced Features

Everyday there are hundreds of mobile phones released into market by different brands. Every mobile phone has unique features and capabilities. But when it comes to Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro it has advanced features and facilities for both business and entertainment needs. If you are gadget freak who is in search for a mobile phone to socialize and to get entertained then Xperia Pro is the right choice. We will have a brief look about this mobile on various angles.
Design and Appeal
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro looks smart and appealing and has a sliding QWERTY keyboard. It measures 120mm x 57mm x 13.5mm with a weight of 140 grams. You can carry it anywhere without any difficulty, sleekness and compactness of this smart phone makes it easily to slip into the pocket. Not only is it sleek but also looks more stylish when compared with its rivals.

Screen:
Xperia Pro sports a 3.7 inch brilliant screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. It comes with 16, 0000 brilliant colors and Sony's Bravia Engine. You can watch life like pictures and videos in its vibrant screen. Moreover screen is scratch resistant which means you need not special care for your screen, you can maintain its new look simply for a long period of time without any difficulty. Full capacitive TFT LCD screen can even be accessed using fingers while performing different tasks. Screen is more sensitive to fingers than stylus and responds quickly. It also features like accelerometer, gyro sensor and TimeScape UI.
Operating System:
It comes pre-installed with the latest Android 2.3 operating system. You can access any applications without any difficulty. It comes with latest browsers and other social networking features. You can send and receive emails quickly. TimeScape UI makes performing different tasks easier.
Processor
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro has a powerful processor under its hood whose heart beats at a speed of 1 GHz. With this processor onboard you need not worry about your mobile getting hanged when performing multiple tasks. It has the ability to run with any amount of loads without any lag.
Connectivity
When it comes to connectivity it has all the latest connectivity features and you can transfer data at 3G speed. It comes with Bluetooth 2.1, you can listen to music using wireless headsets and also transfer files from one device to another device. It also has Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n you can download and upload data from the internet at lightning speed.
Mobile phone also has other miscellaneous features like an advanced 8 megapixel camera which can shoot crisp videos and images.

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The Absolutely Exciting New HTC Desire HD

The HTC desire HD is finally available in the market but just how spectacular it is remains to be seen. Let's take a look at how this phone is different from the older launch and what makes it smoking hot. With HTC desire HD you have high sound, picture and video quality. A 4.3 inch display and Dolby surround sound makes it absolutely fantastic to play games, browse videos and do more on this smashing new phone that has been unveiled. You can get maps on the HTC desire HD within no time. This means no more waiting for download, or data roaming fees. Whether you are hunting for gas, some quick spot to eat at or an ATM, you can find it all in no time with this stylish phone.

You have even more attractive features that will not make you regret being attached to your brand new HTC desire HD. If you can't find it after a long day of cleaning the house and organizing the kids and pets, you just need to log in to HTCsense.com which will tell you if it's in the pocket of your little one or under a sleeping pet. You don't have to panic if you forgot your phone while leaving in a hurry; call forwarding is possible with the same website to a number accessible to you. What if it gets stolen? No more worries about personal data being misused, you can even remotely wipe out all the information on the phone from online.
These are just some of the add-ons that make this phone absolutely fabulous. Here is the physical stuff, it weighs about 164 grams including the 1230mAh Lithium battery. With 400x800 WVGA screen and 4.3 inches size it's great fun to use and has the pinch to zoom capability in the touch screen. The CPU processing speed is about 1 GHz, and it has Android 2.2 Froyo as its platform which you can update to the latest version in no time with the super fast processor. It has an internal storage of 1.5 GB and RAM of 768 MB. The micro SD card is also available which can be expanded. There is an autofocus, 8 Megapixel camera with dual LED flash. Face detection capability, 720p video recording and geo tagging are also enabled in the phone. You also have additional built in effects that you can play around with in the camera.

There is a micro USB port available for added connectivity and a 3.5 mm stereo jack. It supports 3G, GPRS, EDGE and WiFi and also has Bluetooth for connecting to other phones or your computer. There are a lot of widgets you can download in addition to the camera, mail, messages, music, friend stream, calculator, FM radio, stocks, twitter, navigate, weather etc. Sharing videos and pictures on your TV is also absolutely easy when you connect it via DLNA and you also have face book like with every other phone. There is an internal GPS antenna which works great with the map.

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What Makes The Samsung Galaxy S2 Such A Powerful Smartphone?

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is among the most powerful smartphones available today, and the manufacturer is already reporting impressive sales figures of the device since its recent release. In this article I will take a closer look at some of the features which make the Samsung Galaxy S22 such a high performance smartphone.

Dual-Core Processor
One of the main draws of this handset is the 1.2 GHz dual-core processor which provides the computing power the handset needs to run applications and hardware efficiently. The benefits of dual-core processors in smartphones are numerous; faster response times from the touchscreen, more efficient multitasking (running multiple apps simultaneously), faster loading times of web pages and the ability to run more powerful applications and software to name but a few. Users of the Samsung Galaxy S2 will really notice the difference in performance when compared to a handset with a more traditional single-core chip.

Touchscreen
The Samsung Galaxy S2 boasts one of the most advanced touchscreens of any smartphone on the market. At a sizable 4.3 inches, it is certainly generously proportioned and great for multimedia use, but what really stands out is the display quality. With state of the art Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen technology, up to 16 million colours can be displayed on the screen, in the utmost quality thanks to a whopping resolution of 480x 800.
Camera
Without a built in digital camera, a smartphone would not be a smartphone these days. The Samsung Galaxy S2 certainly delivers in this department with an 8 megapixel unit on hand to take high resolution still images as well as video footage in true 1080p HD. The camera alone comes with a lengthy spec list, boasting features such as a dual-LED flash, face and smile detection and image stabilization. Aside from the likes of the Nokia N8 with its 12 megapixel offering, this is one of the most impressive cameras you are likely to find on a mobile phone today, considerably adding to the credentials of this handset.

Android Operating System
The operating system of choice for the Samsung Galaxy S2 is the ever popular Android software. In this case, the latest version, 2.3 (known as Gingerbread) offers the ideal platform for users to customise their interface and download additional apps from the Android Market. Should users choose to carry out the latter, hundreds of thousands of apps from an extensive list of categories are available for immediate download straight to the handset. Therefore users can download the app of their choice, safe in the knowledge that the handset has the hardware to run any app with ease.
There is of course much more to the Samsung Galaxy S2, but as you can see from the specifications in this article, it is certainly and advanced device, and on paper at least it puts many of its notable rivals to shame. If you are looking for a new smartphone, this is a handset that is definitely worth a closer look, especially with some great deals available which even throw in the handset itself for free.

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About the BlackBerry Bold Touch: How It Differs From Other Smartphones

When comparisons about the BlackBerry Bold Touch and other smartphones arise, there would always be questions and debates. Comparisons are always hard when you are comparing the best things in a field, but when you are comparing the BlackBerry smartphones against others then phone enthusiasts would have a million things to say.
BlackBerry Bold Touch vs. iPhone 3G
Many people think that the iPhone 3G could stand more abuse than the Bold Touch, but there is no contest as to what looks easier to use. The iPhone 3G comes in black and white, while the Bold Touch has been rumored to have a white version release in October 15th. The QWERTY keypad for both could be easy, but touch screen keyboards are always harder than those that aren't. The Bold wins people's heart with the easy navigation trackpads.
How do they work? Honestly, people hate the iPhone because they don't support Flash. BlackBerry Bold Touch smartphones support them and again, the BB smartphone wins. Email is almost nonexistent in the iPhone, while BB Bold is everything that an email worker could wish for.

BlackBerry Bold Touch vs. Nokia Smartphones
BlackBerry and Nokia are two of the most popular brands for smartphones and this would come as no surprise that people have come to compare them too. Both of them have QWERTY keyboards, email capabilities, cameras, 3G and Wi-Fi. Both come in black. However, people love the trackpad about the Bold Touch. The Bold is slightly bigger than most of the Nokia smartphones, but this only means bigger space for the keyboard. The screen is also better with the Nokia smartphone, with the liquid display and a battery that could very easily outlast a wide range of 3G phones. Nokia phones are also more expensive than other brands.
BlackBerry Bold Touch vs. Droid Phones
It has been said and it would be said again - the BlackBerry is the king of email, at least in the mobile world. Touch screen is never really friendly when it comes to creating documents (or just long messages at that) and the QWERTY keyboard and the touch screen capabilities of the Bold is easier when mixed. Professionals are looking for better ways to do work and have fun, and this makes choosing a mobile phone even harder. Fun, pleasure and entertainment could easily be seen in an Android phone, but if you are looking for a platform where fun and business mix, you would be well be off with a BlackBerry Bold.

 
The Verdict
While much could be said about other phones, quite a number of customers are still waiting for news and updates and are still excited about the BlackBerry Bold. What's the use of comparing when one has personal preferences that couldn't be touched and moved by others? The world is halfway through the year and is more excited as the release date of the newest BlackBerry phones comes closer.

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Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570: A Great Budget Smartphone From Samsung That Introduces New Technologies

The Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 is a great device that runs on Android 2.2, being powered by a processor of 600MHz. In only a few months, the Mini S5570 has become one of the most popular Samsung Smartphones with a record sell that exceeds 10 million units. This device can be considered the real iPhone 4 competitor, especially with regard to popularity.
The successful Mini S5570 was followed by some other great Samsung products, such as the Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S2, which we have to admit that are excellent creations. And even though Samsung has also launched some other budget phones, such as Galaxy 3 and 5, we all know that none of them was as popular as the great Galaxy S.
The most important thing that anyone should know about the Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 is that it represents one of the most affordable Android alternatives to high-end devices. But the fact that it is cheap does not necessarily mean that it should not come along with some great features, from which the most essential ones highlight its display of 3.2 inches, 3MP camera and 600MHz processor.

This product actually represents the perfect choice for those users who want to check the "waters" prior to migrating from the regular cell phones to Android Smartphones. This phone highlights some great dimensions of 110.40 x 60.80 x 12.10mm and weights only 105 Gms. Its 240 x 320p display comes with some great touchscreen capabilities. In addition, the device ensures 384MB RAM, 160MB internal storage space and microSD card slot for memory extension up to 16GB.
Its camera provides 2048 x 1536p, value that ensures some really good quality stills and videos. When it comes down to connectivity, any potential users should know that the Samsung Galaxy supports Bluetooth 2.10 with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/, 3G HSDPA, EDGE and GPRS. Additionally, the Smartphone comes embedded with GPS, offering as well A-GPS support.
The Samsung Galaxy highlights a compact design, which is ensured by its colorful and really cute look. Its small dimensions and slick case make it very pocketable. It also perfectly fits different users' hands, from children to grown ups. And even though the cover is made of plastic, the build quality delivers a truly dependable and durable unit.

The main issue with this phone is the fact that it delivers a low resolution and quite small display, which limits the applications. However, most users consider that the display is actually adequate in terms of contrast and brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 also provides a microUSB port, microSD slot, 3.5mm jack, power button and volume rocker.
A great thing is that this Smartphone provides the TouchWiz 3 capability, which delivers a highly optimized user interface that matches its small display. As well, it comes along with the incredible UI goodies that are usually found in Android. Moreover, the great TouchWiz capability actually resembles the tiles that also exist in the operating system, Windows Phone 7. Overall, we can definitely state that the Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 represents a great device, which provides almost everything most users require from a budget Smartphone.

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Assassins Creed Revelation to Be Released in November 2011

The breathtaking and one of the best adventure game series of all time, The Assassins Creed by Ubisoft, is expected to release its next version, Assassins Creed Revelations on November 2011. After the grand success of the three former games,
Ubisoft will release its fourth installment in the Assassins Creed series, Assassins Creed Revelations, on November 15 2011. It is an action packed third person adventure game with a brilliant plot and a background story.

The game will follow the series' standard open-world gameplay. New gameplay additions include an item called the hookblade, which can be used to zipline across the city or grab enemies to yank them in for a combo attack. The hookblade reportedly speeds up navigation by around 30 percent. Along with the hookblade, Ezio will also have 300 different bomb variations at his disposal, which will be craftable.
Multiplayer gameplay is also making a return in Revelations. The mode expands the basics of online modes from Brotherhood with new characters and locations. Players will be able to customize their characters' appearance and weapons, as well as start a guild and create its unique coat of arms. Matchmaking and game interface will be improved. Ubisoft says that while the component is returning, they're putting greater focus towards the narrative, as it's the heart of the franchise. As players level up in the game, they will move up in their Abstergo Templar rank and gain access to more information about the company. New multiplayer modes will be added to the already existing modes, including "story-oriented quests". Some multiplayer maps will be based in the island of Rhodes
Both Assassins Creed 1 and 2 were top hits. But the only problem of these games were less freedom in gameplay. The two games were concentrated on the storyboard of the entire series. So Ubisoft solves the problem with the release of Assassins Creed Brotherhood, which concentrates less on the main storyboard and more on freedom while in gameplay.

In Brotherhood you can buy shops, do many side missions, accompany co-assassins, call horses from wherever you are and u have a great variety of missions. In this game you can where a variety types of clothes, capes, weapons, armor, etc
Anyway you have a terrific twist climax in the main storyboard of the whole series in this one.
In addition to Ezio's award-winning story, the acclaimed online multiplayer experience from Assassin's Creed Brotherhood returns, refined and expanded, with more modes, more maps and more characters that allow players to test their assassin skills against others from around the world. The latest chapter in the Assassin's Creed saga also includes revolutionary gameplay, allowing players to manipulate the construct of Desmond's memories and the Animus to decipher the mysteries of his past and gain insight into the future.
Ubisoft is keeping the fans sit to the brink with its twisting and thrilling background story. More than the extraordinary fighting moves and techniques, fans are eagerly waiting for the continuation of the thrilling story of Desmond Miles.

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Final Fantasy VIII - Queen of Cards Quest on Disk 4

One of the most tedious, time consuming things to do on ffviii is to complete the queen of cards side quest. It can take many hours of moving between towns and losing rare cards. However it is well worth doing if your a game perfectionist as it gives you access to 5 new rare cards: Chubby Chocobo, Phoenix, Doomtrain, Kiros and Irvine.
Fortunately once you have made it to disk 4 you can simply challenge the queen of cards and she will play each of the rare cards. The only catch is that she is (in my opinion) the hardest card player to beat due to the fact that she combines plus, random and other rules with boss, player, and GF cards. However it is still much quicker to acquire the Chubby Chocobo, Phoenix, Doomtrain, Kiros and Irvine cards this way.

To find the queen of cards on disk 4 go to the bottom of the Esthar continent and look for an area called the "Abadan Plains". You cannot see it from the world map but there is actually the crashed lunar escape pod from disk 3 on the tip of the Eastern Peninsular. Run around near the tip and eventually you will bump into it. Here you will find the queen of cards standing next to the crashed lunar escape pod.

 
As previously mentioned she can be tough to beat, to stand a chance of winning you are going to have to have a basic understanding of how the plus rule works. If your not sure how it works not to worry, it's pretty simple. Basically if a card is placed next to 2 other cards and both sides that are touching add up to the same number plus will occur. For example if you had a card that had the number 6 that was touching another card that had the number 4 and another side of your card had the number 7 that was touching a card with a 3 both sides add up to 10 and hence plus would occur. The game has a pretty decent card tutorial with pictures so make sure you check that out if you don't understand. Elemental does not effect plus by the way.
I highly recommend you save before each card battle as the plus and random rules may cause you to lose your rare cards to her which you definitely do not want. Also make sure you save after you win a rare card from her.

If you are having trouble finding the queen of cards on disk 4 you are welcome to freely download this guide which has screen shots and some other useful information. You can find it here: ffviii
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iPhone 4 Screen Protectors - A Must Have Accessory

There is a lot that can be said about Apple devices. It had quite a good reputation for having some of the best most trend setting devices in the world at the moment, ahead of the game in so many mediums that there are a lot of copycats. But the one area in which it falls down is little they anticipate customers damaging their products. No one wants to fork out that much money on a phone and have it break in their pocket several weeks later. Hence now there is such a large market for iPhone protection.

And one of the most important points of the iPhone to protect, probably the piece with the biggest sales point, particularly when you want to resell it for that new iPhone 5, is the screen. The screen is what everyone is looking at but unfortunately it's prone to getting damaged against anything in your pocket and is the priciest piece of the iPhone to replace.
Screen protectors are not expensive; in fact they are one of the cheapest, most worthwhile pieces of protection you will ever find. The LCD screen is prone to scratches and over time these scratches tend to grow leaving your iPhone vulnerable to shattering. Remember, it is much less expensive to replace a screen protector than it is to replace the screen.

 
Keep in mind there are several makers of screen protectors.
If you are looking for run of the mill screen protection pick yourself up a cheap clean protector that won't cost you through the roof. If you look further afield you can find tinted protectors also known as privacy protectors, created so other people may not see what you are doing on your phone (there are no guarantees this always works) but this also dims the screen to you.
The best way to shop for a protector is judge by budget and how many come in a pack. They won't require replacing often but they will certainly require replacing eventually.
The most popular manufacturers of iPhone screen protectors are Griffin, Speck and Zagg. Just like any other iPhone accessory, all of these manufacturers produce a very similar product and it basically just depends on personal preference when it comes to choosing one. It is important to note that the Zagg InvisibleShield screen protectors have proven to be the toughest, but there has been many complaints that the screen is so protective that it diminishes the view of the screen for the user.

Screen protectors are obviously a must-have accessory when it comes to your iPhone 4. It is important to realize that you must choose an iPhone 4 case that is compatible with your iPhone screen protectors because a lot of cases are designed with a tight fit that won't allow you to use both the screen protector and the case. One of the most protective cases that is compatible with any screen protector is the Griffin Survivor for iPhone 4, which is available at the lowest price on GleeMobile.com.

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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Mercenaries Guide

Mercenaries are an awesome feature of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. In this Guide, I'll tell you which mercenaries are worth hiring in SC2. I will offer more information than the Mercenary hiring interface, such as a comparison of the Squads vs buying an equivalent number of units.
Mercenaries become Hirable when you get access to the Hyperion's Cantina after the fourth mission. There, Graven Hill will let you hire Mercs from his Laptop. Upon purchasing a contract you will have access to that type of Mercenary for the rest of the game. So, if you're going to use some of these it's best to get them early. Mercenaries are unlocked along with their regular counterparts. So, when you get access to Siege Tanks in The Dig, you can hire the Siege Breakers in the Cantina afterward.
Mercenaries benefit from Hyperion Armory Upgrades for their regular counterparts. So, your War Pigs can have the Stimpak ability and your Hel's Angels can have the range upgrade offered by Vikings. Also, in battle, your Mercenaries will get upgrades from the Armory and Engineering Bay.

War Pigs
Elite of: Marine
Stat Increase over Marine: +65% Health, +35% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): Free
Squad Size: 4
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 250 Minerals
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 200 Minerals
Hire Limit per Mission: 3
5 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: They're free, so contract-wise it's a non-issue. Otherwise, Yes! The health increase alone makes them worth hiring, but they do extra damage too. Damage that's increased when you have the Stimpak upgrade for marines from the Hyperion's Armory. They'll really shine in active combat as opposed to defense thanks to the hefty health upgrade, so bring them along when you're attacking. They also make a nice fast defense when you're under attack and it looks like your base is going to get roughed up. Bring them in, use Stimpaks and let them go to town. They're great when paired with Devil Dogs.

Devil Dogs
Elite of: Firebat
Stat Increase over Firebat: +60% Health, +25% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 25,000
Squad Size: 2
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 250 Minerals, 25 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 200 Minerals, 50 Vespene
Hire Limit per Mission: 2
5 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: For only 25,000 and being able to use them throughout the game, Yes. The massive health increase makes them pretty much wasted inside a bunker, so use these guys on the offensive along with War Pigs. The only time I wouldn't buy them is if you find yourself never using Infantry (which is bad). The upgrade to Firebat armor applies here, so they'll last way longer than you'd expect. More like a tank than Infantry.

Hammer Securities
Elite of: Marauder
Stat Increase over Marauder: +25% Health, +20% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 40,000
Squad Size: 2
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 250 Minerals, 75 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 200 Minerals, 50 Vespene
Hire Limit per Mission: 2
6 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: Probably not. I myself don't use Marauders a lot, and the increase in health and damage leaves much to be desired when compared to the cost difference and credit investment. If you're a fan of Marauders, by all means take this. They do work well early in the WoL Campaign, but I think this unit shines most in multiplayer..

Spartan Company
Elite of: Goliath
Stat Increase over Goliath: +33% Health/Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 40,000
Squad Size: 2
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 300 Minerals, 125 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 300 Minerals, 100 Vespene
Hire Limit per Mission: 2
6 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: Absolutely. Goliaths are great units because of their ability to splatter little Zerg and take down any air target. The cost difference is tiny here, to boot. So, after the initial investment you'd be a fool not to use them in any Mission where you'd use Goliaths anyway. They make great base defenders even if you don't put them on the front line. Grab both upgrades for the Goliath at the Armory and they'll be even better!

Hel's Angels
Elite of: Viking
Stat Increase over Viking: +45% Health, +40% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 45,000
Squad Size: 3
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 400 Minerals, 300 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 450 Minerals, 225 Vespene
Hire Limit per Mission: 2
5 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: Yes, if you want the most powerful Anti-air unit at the Terrans' disposal. No, if you use ground units to handle your Anti-air needs in most missions. The damage increase is big so it does make them more versatile than regular vikings. I would hire them just to have the option to use them from time to time. Even if they are only used to defend against a surprise air attack, you'll use them. Hey, at least it's not an Elite Wraith.

 
Siege Breakers
Elite of: Siege Tank
Stat Increase over Siege Tank: +33% Health, +66% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 45,000
Squad Size: 2
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 400 Minerals, 200 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 300 Minerals, 250 Vespene
Hire Limit per Mission: 2
7 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: You'd be crazy not to. Costs more minerals, but less vespene. I would pay more of both for this unit. +2/3 Damage is incredible for a unit that already does crazy damage in siege mode. Heck, these guys are great even when not in siege mode. Let them be a part of your rolling army. In Siege mode they make the best anti-ground base defense available to you as a Terran. Buy Siege Breakers now!

Dusk Wing
Elite of: Banshee
Stat Increase over Banshee: +25% Health, +50% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 60,000
Squad Size: 2
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 350 Minerals, 200 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: 300 Minerals, 200 Vespene
Hire Limit per Mission: 2
7 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: Yes. Banshees rock, and will do incredible ground damage in every mission where you employ them. They do take some time to make, so the instant nature of the Mercenary is more important here. If you know you'll use Banshees, and get the upgrades at the Armory for them, don't pass this up. If you aren't using Banshees much, start using them! Pair these guys with a couple more regular Banshees, and some Vikings and you can rule the skies! Upgrade those air weapons!

Jackson's Revenge
Elite of: Battlecruiser
Stat Increase over Battlecruiser: +30% Health, +33% Damage
Contract Cost (in Credits): 80,000
Squad Size: 1
In-Mission Hiring Cost: 400 Minerals, 300 Vespene
Cost of Equivalent Forces: same
Hire Limit per Mission: 1
7 Minute Cooldown
Are They Worth Hiring?: Maybe. An instant Battlecruiser is kind of nice toward the end of the game. Of course, with a Tech Reactor (protoss research) you can build two at once anyway. The increases are nice, but only being able to make one is a bummer. You lose it and that's all for Jackson's Revenge in your mission. 80,000 could be spent better elsewhere. But having money left over at the end of the game does you no good.

Carl Ratcliff writes game strategy guides for PC. He writes articles about popular gaming topics such as Starcraft II and The Sims 3.

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Introducing the Galaxy S II From Samsung

The Samsung stable has produced yet another stud, albeit an extremely slim one. It has engineered the second slimmest dual core processor phone in the world. The first one was the NEC Medias, however this was only ever released in Japan which made it unavailable to most of the world. It is quite safe to say that Samsung Galaxy S2, the newest addition to the flagship Galaxy S series from Samsung Electronics is one of the top phones in the world which strikes the perfect balance between performance and looks.

Samsung have managed to slap down any competition with the Galaxy S2 due to its size and sheer processing power. Samsung have not only created the slimmest handset, but also the most powerful. The Galaxy S series carries a range of phones that are capable of hosting a wide variety of operating systems like Google Inc's Android (Linux based), MiMo (another Linux variant), Symbian and Microsoft Windows Phone. Although the Galaxy series presently uses Google's Android as the primary OS, if you wanted you could try out an alternative operating system. Most people choose to stick with Google Android though due to its ease of use and the sheer number of apps that are available free of charge through the Android Market.

 And it's very difficult not to rave about the features either. Simply put, it has everything. From communication standards like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS and 3G to hardware compliance from TV to the standard 3.5 mm audio jack. Camera, sensors (gyroscope and proximity) and accelerometers etc are some more features to add. Now, power retention has, is and will always be an important issue as long as scientists don't integrate phones into the human body. This miniature version of a full blown computer is powered by a standard Lion battery.

 
This Smartphone is driven by Googles highly successful Android Operating System version 2.3 (Gingerbread) which has brought a number of important updates and fixes. All the computing power comes from a dual core processor either Samsung's Exynos or Nvidia's Tegra depending on when the handset was made.
It has an internal memory of either 16 GB or 32 GB; in addition another micro SD slot is present which can support up to 32 GB of external memory. And this insane availability of memory guarantees that every phone call processed by the phone and every text which enters or leaves the instrument can be stored. The instrument also comes with a 1GB RAM.

The next most important thing that comes into our mind is the number of formats the phone can understand and decode. And the Galaxy S2 comes out trumps here too, being able to play most formats that are played on a PC, the handset can also play 'flv' and 'mkv' video files.

There are a range of Samsung Galaxy 2 contract offers available now, or you might want to take a look at some of the HTC Sensation contract offerings.

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