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Last week saw Motorola unveil a fresh pair of Android-powered tablets: the 10.1-inch XOOM 2 and 8.2-inch XOOM 2 Media Edition. Now another Moto-made tablet-style device has leaked out, but this one’s a tad more unique than the new XOOMs. Codenamed Corvair, this little guy is a 6-inch slate running Android 2.3 that’s described as a “dedicated controller” on its box and looks to be capable of controlling your cable box. However, the front of the Corvair’s box shows it streaming the contents of its display to a TV, so it may also be able to show media of its own if there’s nothing good on TV. Spec details are still light, but so far we know that the Corvair is packing a 6-inch screen, IR and RF4CE (an RF controller protocol), 4,000mAh battery, what will likely be a highly customized version of Gingerbread, and a design that’s “optimized for low cost.”

Although there’s still quite a bit we don’t know about the Corvair, it’s definitely got my attention, especially if it’s actually able to control a cable box and then stream content to a big screen if there’s no worthwhile programming to be found. The device is purportedly in testing with cable companies right now, so here’s to hoping that they don’t feel the need to muck with it much before its launch. Any of you cable subscribers out there think you might be interested in a product like the Corvair?

Via The Verge

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2011/11/06/microsoft-has-radically-changed-the-hardware-rules-for-windows-phone/

TheNextWeb speculates a few possible causes, mainly that Tango – lower priced phones, Nokia trying to reach lower price points. This doesn’t necessarily mean ommision of the main camera.

The main camera is at least one necessity in smartphones, perhaps it could mean, and I worry about this, the introduction of EDoF into Nokia WP? Well that type of full focus has its merits, but not on anything over 150USD. Perhaps Nokia can ship cheaper fixed focus (note fixed focus =/=full focus) to reach that 100USD price bracket.

(btw, wasn’t there an article on Nok Conv showing how much more complex and expensive EDoF systems were? But they were designed to take the ‘hassle’ of AF out, thus not simply a cost saving feature? Also wasn’t EDoF supposedly helping create slimmer phones. Some have pointed out that the 710 with 5MP AF is fractionally slimmer than 603 with EDoF. The quality of those units still has not been tested though, and also note the 710 has more overall surface area/volume to space out its innards – hence how a lot of big screen droids can be so thin).

EDoF as defended by its supporters (and it has some) would say it makes it incredibly easy to take pictures without having to worry about getting a focus.

Check out this post by Richard Dorman: http://onlyfoolsandmobiles.com/2011/09/30/nokia-701-just-another-edof-lens/

My concern is that it limits taking pictures of people or things close up. It also prevents apps that seem to rely on AF (eg. bing vision and certain barcode readers).

Although I can appreciate AF being much more versatile, to reiterate – for simplicities sake, instead of possibly investing on simpler, more accurate AF systems, EDoF cuts out the current learning step of waiting for the greenbox. Nokia’s EDoF is certainly better than any fisher-price pixelation cameras RIM enjoys putting on their BB.

Perhaps, if EDoF could’s depth of field could be extended further to allow a certain degree of closeness, it would gain greater acceptance?

Anyway, EDoF discussion aside…

A commenter of TNW article reminds us of uses where you may only be allowed phones that don’t have cameras.

“There are many organisations that require phones not have a camera – industry, secure defence establishments – and windows phones can now be made for those markets.”

Simon J Dawes

I’m hoping it’s more on the side that it just means more flexibility in the type of cameras Nokia can put in their WP. We know they are aiming to repeat something N8-like (and note, a successor is in the works, though it seems to be Symbian) to really bring up Nokia WP cameras [BTW, 800 camera does a good job], but also we might see some WP phones that may be more friendly to developing markets?

Not having front-facing cameras is less of an issue though. The Nokia 700 doesn’t have one. It would be nice if video calling was more mainstream in Nokias but it isn’t.

We would definitely be expecting the flagship 9xx Nokia Windows Phones to have a much fuller feature set. These would hopefully be the Nokia built WPs that have had more time to mature than the first two Lumias, so no excuse in leaving things out here Nokia (that are already in other WPs). Perhaps MS would have got their act together by then and have got Skype and skype video integrated into WP? (There is that “tango” video app, but still, WP is supposed to be all about the Integrated experience).

Standard Hardware

• A common set of hardware controls and buttons that include the Start, Search, and Back buttons.
• A large WVGA (800 x 480) format display capable of rendering most web content in full-page width and displaying movies in widescreen.
• Capacitive 4-point multi-touch screens for quick, simple control of the phone and its features.
• Support for data connectivity using cellular networks and Wi-Fi.
• 256 MB (or more) of RAM and 8 GB (or more) of flash storage.
• A-GPS
• Accelerometer

Optional Hardware

• Compass
• Gyro
• Primary Camera
• Front-facing Camera

Last week ended with a new promotion from Best Buy, allowing you to get a $149 32GB HP TouchPad with the purchase of any HP computing system, followed shortly thereafter with the news that HP was out of the final-run TouchPads despite having never directly sold any of that last batch. The natural assumption would have been to assume that we’re not likely to see many more TouchPads become available after that.

Wrong. TigerDirect got a limited stockpile, as did the webOS Developer Program (meh on the first, happy about the second). Today we’re finding out about a new promotion from Wal-Mart that seems pretty similar to what Best Buy is doing: Buy one of eleven HP laptops and get a 32GB TouchPad for $149.99 more! Unsurprisngly, similar deals are also available at Sam’s Club (owned by Wal-Mart).

We can see the light bulbs of anger and disappointment going off over your heads too. We would have called Best Buy a fluke – they love bundles in the big blue box. But the fact that practically the same thing is happening now at Wal-Mart raises red flags. Specifically, the “Wait just a gosh darn minute” red flag. Last week we were told that HP was out of stock of TouchPads, despite having never managed to sell any of the fire sale tablets through normal channels. If you want a TouchPad now you have to buy an HP computer. Our favorite also-ran tablet is being used as a tool to push crappy low-end HP laptops. We can hear the plan from the HP boardroom: “No need to make it available to customers, we’ve already taken the loss on our books, let’s use them as ‘value add-ons’ *snicker* to sell more laptops!” “Brilliant!”

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 features a compact twin lens system with folded optics, and the two 25mm ultra wide angle lenses come with 4x optical zoom and can record full HD 3D video in 1080p.

The Lumix DMC-3D1 can also record full 2D HD video in 1080p and take 12 megapixel still photos, and it also comes with a 3.5 inch touchscreen display, you can find out more information over at Panasonic.

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 comes with an ISO range up to 12800 and it can record full HD video in 1080p in AVCHD format, and it also comes with an advanced AF system including practical full-time AF and tracking AF.

On the back is a 3 inch touchscreen TFT LCD display with a 460,000 dot resolution, and it comes with a number of built in features and effects to enhance your images.

The Panasonic Lumix GX1 will go on sale next month, and prices start at $699.99 for the body only, it will also be available with a number of lenses with prices starting at $799.99. Source Panasonic

Hardware

The first thing you notice upon picking up the Vivid is its heft. The thick plastic and metal construction makes it tip the scales at 6.24 ounces, about 30% heavier than phones of the same general dimensions from Motorola and Samsung. The weight gives the phone a definite high-end feel, but what it also gives is, well, weight. It’s up to you whether or not that’s an important statistic, but after carrying the Vivid around in my pocket for a few days, I was definitely wanting a lighter phone.

The phone has a distinctly angular style that’s accented by a full metal backplate. Slide it off and you’ll find a SIM card slot with a fancy new AT&T 4G LTE mini-SIM, and the battery, which must be removed to access the empty MicroSD card slot. The slim and unfortunately weak back speaker sits on top of the 8 megapixel rear camera, which is paired with a sharp 1.3 megapixel front shooter. The left side of the phone holds a standard MicroUSB port, the right a silver volume rocker and the top the power button, all without error or complaint. HTC’s standard capacitive buttons reside below the screen.

The screen itself is a standard TFT LCD. It’s sharp and clear, even at the high end of the size scale for Android phones. Unfortunately the brightness and viewing angles aren’t anything to write home about – for that you’d be better to look to the Skyrocket’s Super AMOLED panel – but resolution junkies will be happy. Reading and video were a little dark for my tastes. 16GB of internal memory should be enough for most, and those who require more can expand with MicroSD. Inside the retail packaging you’ll find nothing but a wall-wart and a USB charge/data cable.

Over several days I had no issues with any of the hardware, include Bluetooth, which can sometimes be picky on HTC phones. The only real complaint I have besides the weight is that the all-metal back is unfinished, with the exception of an HTC logo and some grip dimples. It makes the phone all too easy to scratch, so expect the back to start looking considerably worn after a few weeks.

Software

HTC Sense is in its Sunday best on the Vivid. There’s nothing really to say in addition to what’s already been said on the software. On the generous 1.2Ghz dual-core processor there’s no noticeable slowdown on the homescreen or when switching between apps, and heavy-hitting tasks like Flash, Netflix and the like don’t phase the phone at all. AT&T’s standard bloatware load is here, but unlike some recent phones including the Skyrocket, none of it can be removed – bummer. Still, to HTC’s credit it doesn’t appear to slow things down.

If you’re tempted by the prospect of LTE, you probably want the latest and greatest software as well, and I’m happy to report that AT&T has confirmed the Vivid will be getting a tasty scoop of Ice Cream Sandwich. The upgrade won’t come until the spring of next year however, probably owing to HTC’s Sense skin itself. You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have… manufacturer customizations. Until then, Gingerbread will have to satisfy.

Phone, Data and Battery

If you’re lucky enough to live in one of AT&T’s LTE coverage areas, you’re in for a treat. Even with only three bars of LTE I got 16-18Mbps down consistently. That’s likely to lower over the next year, but for now, the network is under low stress and you should see some great performance. Standard 3G/4G reception seemed in line with other AT&T phones.For a more in-depth look at the LTE network, check out our data speed tests.

Call quality was generally good, with one exception. The front speaker had some volume issues, and combined with a few long calls in the low-coverage area around my home, talking became a chore on more than one occasion. If you generally stick to AT&T’s four or five bar locations – like pretty much all of their major metro LTE coverage zones – you should be fine. If you’re in the habit of traveling outside of major cities, voice performance may suffer.

The 1650Mhz battery seems to do well on standard operations like browsing and music playback – if you never turned the phone off you’d think it was great. Unfortunately the standby performance isn’t as great. Without some careful management of apps and usage, you’re probably not going to see a full day’s use out of the Vivid, and that’s doubly true for LTE users.

Media

The camera and video were typical of HTC’s later offerings, good but not great. In bright lighting your shots will be clear and distinct, but indoors or after sundown you’ll see a familiar fuzzy lines and muted colors. On the plus side, the 1.3 megapixel front camera was noticeably sharper than others, or so I was told from the other end of the phone line.

Wrap-up

If you’re a fan of HTC’s solid design, you’ll like the Vivid. Some cutting-edge internals and access to LTE speeds doesn’t hurt, but a sub-par battery and weak speakers do. Still, at a new lower price of $99.99 on a new contract, it’s a great deal for a fast, big-screened phone, even if the screen itself is merely OK. Make sure and get your hands on a Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket before making your final decision.

For all you fast-and-furious Android gamers out there, you may be pleased to know that EA has just released Need for Speed Hot Pursuit onto the Android Market. NFSHP gives you the choice of either playing as the racer escaping from the law, using oil slicks and overdrive to your advantage — or the po-po as you attempt to take-down law-breakers using spike strips and roadblocks to dramatic racing fashion.

Hot Pursuit is a fun arcade racer taking advantage of your Android devices gyro-sensor for full tilt controls. If you’re an arcade racing fan, I don’t think I need to tell you that there’s nothing but fun to be had here. Need for Speed is one of EA’s great franchises and they pulled out all the stops for this iteration.

With over 20 cars to choose from, 24 (day and night) tracks, the real question is whether you will throw down $7 for your taste of action-racing bliss. You can find Need for Speed Hot Pursuit right now in the Android Market.

[Market Link]

It’s a tough call for many reasons.  We can’t help you when it comes to your personal preference — there’s great reasons to want a Nexus, the Droid line, or HTC’s latest sexy — and on one level or another every choice is the right one.  But we can offer you up some tech specs, which we’ve done after the break.  Read the charts, read the news, and read the forums and you’ll be better armed to make the right decision when it’s time to buy.

Galaxy Nexus forums | Droid RAZR forums | HTC Rezound forums

Regardless of your choice, you’ll have a damn fine Android phone in your hands.  And that’s the way we like it.

An image of what is supposed to be the Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 has appeared on the web. As you can see, the Panasonic 3D1 features two lenses to snap stereo images, and looking at the body and control, it’s not hard to guess that this is going to be a consumer-oriented device. It will feature double 25mm lenses with a 4X optical zoom, which will gather light onto a 12MP MOS sensor.

The would be able to capture 1080p 3D video (FPS unknown), and it would be pretty decent in low-light, thanks to its 3200 ISO (light sensitivity) settings.  At the moment, this is still a rumor, but the camera may be launched within a few days. Of course, it’s a rumor for now.