Cherry Mobile Flare Dash - Rapid Dash

Cherry Mobile is introducing yet another Flare - The Dash. which takes the place of being the most affordable Flare at only 3,699.00.

This smartphone sports a 4 inch WVGA Display with just 2 touch points. Powered by Snapdragon MSM8212 Quad-Core Processor with Adreno 302 GPU. Memory stands at 1GB RAM and Internal storage is 4GB that comes with microSD card slot for storage expansion.

For its camera features, it is equipped with 5MP Primary Back Camera supported with Flash and VGA front.

Connectivity will be the usual WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+.

The Flare Dash does not shy away from the specs of Nova 2.0 and Life 2.0. Performance is nearly the same at all levels, this is due to their same chipset which also mean they should get KitKat upgrade. The Flare Dash sure have fire with a Battery of 1700mAh.

Credits to Facebook User Hero Victoria

The Flare Series has been Cherry Mobile rapid drive to success. With Flare Dash, it is great addition to the portfolio bringing again the Flare quality experience to Mass Market.

Specs Summary
Android Jellybean 4.3
4 inch WVGA inch Display
2pt Touch Points
(Upgradeable to KitKat 4.4)
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD
5MP FF Main Back Camera
With Flash
VGA Front Camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
1700mAh Battery
3,699.00

Spotted: Alcatel OneTouch Hero

Just spotted Alcatel OneTouch Hero! Power packed with features and accessories, will Hero be Super or is it too late to save the day.

The Hero is designed with curved sides and rounded corners that is great for handling. A matte finish for the back gives a more executive look. With its thin bezel, the device is great for one hand handling and it also avoids looking a photo frame. The design caters to various personalities. If your of the minimalist type then get the black. Get the White one if your fun loving. 

Hero is a massive phablet with 6 inch Full HD IPS Display with Oleophobic coating for dust and water resistance. Added protection and sturdiness is enhanced by Dragontrail Glass Protection. You do get a capacitive stylus pen with handwriting recognition so it is very handy for note taking. Plus Dual Display capability where you can run two apps on your fingertips.

Powering the device is 1.5GHz Mediatek 6589 Quad-Core Processor with PowerVR SGX544. This is the major drawback such that local brands offer more power chipset at lower price tag. Wished they opted for Octa-core or newer chipset. Hero does have enough memory with 2GB RAM and 8GB/16GB Storage. MicroSD is there for more storage needs.

For its optics, it packs a 13MP Primary Back Camera with LED Flash and 2MP front camera. Video Recording is at FHD with stereo sound (Back Camera) and 720p (front).

Connectivity features inlcude WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+. Hero also supports Miracast, WiFi Direct and DLNA.

Battery is at 3400mAh non-removable.

What most strikes me with Alcatel is that they offer various accessories for their devices. With magnet on the backside of the device, accessories are attached. MagicFlips Covers that interacts with your phone displaying notifications with embedded led lights. It also serves as an inductive wireless charger. If your into e-book reading then E-Inks Covers will be great add on for high contrast text enhancing your reading. Business meetings? Carry a pico projector that easily connects and projects your presentations if not it is best for watching movies. Hate taking out your big phone in public? then a bluetooth phone companion is best to keep your Hero safe.

Overall, the Hero is really Super in terms of its Display, Pen Support, Battery and Tons of Accessories. However it is held back with kryptonite of a chipset. Alcatel should have release this earlier where MT6589 was still relevant. Anyways, if your note that much of heavy user or super user then Hero is still viabe option though at 18,600.00 I can buy an older yet still powerful device from other international brands.

Spotted at cmkcellphones.com

Specs

Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
6 inch Full HD IPS Display
Oleophobic Coating
Dragontrail Glass Protection
1.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Mediatek MT6589
PowerVR SGX544 GPU
2GB RAM
8GB/16GB Internal Storage
13MP Primary Back Camera
With LED Flash
2MP Front Camera
HSPA+
WiFi a/b/g/n, Dual Band,
Wireless Display
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS

3450mAh Battery

Acer Aspire Switch 10 Tablet Laptop Transformer Hybrid

School Season once again and it really takes me back... With my backpack carrying just a notebook and of course my old heavy bulky laptop. For research? No For Studies? No. For work and play. Now I guess that's a thing of the past with what today's innovations.

Introducing your next school companion... Acer Aspire Switch 10.

As you can see, the Switch transforms from Laptop Mode best for your typing and blogging jobs to Presentation Mode, best for (showing off kidding haha) presentations. You could always detached it and used it mainly as a Tablet.

Design is slim and metallic that brings a elegant feel to it. Acer Snap Hinges securely hold your device whether you fold, flip, dock and detach with seamless ease. Transforming made easy.

Display is great with 10.1 inch IPS HD (1366 x 768 resolution) with LED-backlit LCD that support 5 point muliti-touch. Brightness is good at 350-nit whether outdoors or indoors, stunning display is assured with Zero Air Gap. Optimized by LumiFlex™ display technology color is rich and can be adjusted to your preference.

Powering the device is Intel Z3745 Baytrail Atom Quad-Core Processor with minimum clocked speed 1.33GHz that burst up to 1.86GHz and comes with  2 MB L2 cache. Performance of Baytrail is very admirable that manage to compete with mainstream processors considering it is only Atom. Intel HD Graphics does very well and if you should know you could run Photoshop and play Games (at low quality settings). Supporting the processor and graphic card is 2GB RAM for memory and 32GB EMMC (up to 15GB usable) storage. You do have a microSD card slot for good measure or with few added bucks you get a 500GB HDD dock.

Connectivity, it does have Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN with 2x2 MIMO technology and Bluetooth 4.0. 

The Switch features Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with HD audio/video recording. It also comes with two built-in speakers and a microphone.

You do get the latest Windows 8.1 SST 32-bit and Microsoft experience would'nt be complete without MS Office Home and Student 2013.

So there you have it. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a great Windows Hybrid that will constantly switches with your needs and style. Whether for study, work, play and entertainment, you will be Switched with amazing design and functionality. Priced at only 19,900 (Without HDD) and 20,990...

Look here: Get it at a cheaper price of only 

17,990.00 (without 500GB HDD) and 22,990 (with 500GB HDD Dock)

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-15W8 32GB Convertible Laptop without HDD (Silver)

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-15W8 32GB Convertible Laptop with HDD (Silver)

Tech Specs

Windows 8.1 SST 32-bit

MS Office Home and Student 2013

10.1-inch IPS HD (1366 x 768 resolution)

High-Brightness (350-nit)

LED-backlit TFT LCD 

5-point Multi-touch 

Intel Atom Z3745 Quad-Core Baytrail Processor

1.33 GHz, up to 1.86 GHz

2 MB L2 Cache

2GB RAM LPDDR3 

32GB eMMC  Internal Storage (on Tablet) 

Intel HD Graphics with 3D graphics hardware acceleration 

Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution / 1080p Full HD audio/video recording 

Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN 

Bluetooth 4.0 

Two Built-in Stereo Speakers (MS-Sound compatible) 

Built-in Microphone 

Headphone/speaker jack 

Supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer smart handhelds

Ports: 

Tablet: HDMI Micro Connector with HDCP support, 

Micro USB 2.0 port, MicroSD card (SDXC compatible), 

Dock: USB 2.0 

22 Wh 5910 mAh 3.8 V 2-cell Li-polymer Battery Pack 

Source: Villman

Starmobile Quest to Stardom?

Starmobile Q which stands for Quest. Starmobile boast features of their new device such as OGS, Noise Cancellation Technology, and Snapdragon Audio+ enhancement.

By the looks of it, construction is purely plastic cant say if the back will be matte or gloss. Only Black, White and Red Colors to choose from.

The Quest has a 4.5 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) with OGS IPS LCD Display powered by 1.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 Processor - Adreno 302 GPU coupled with 1GB RAM and 4GB Internal Storage with MicroSD expansion slot. This chipset performs very well with Antutu ranging from 16000-19000.

Moving on to Camera, Starmobile gave Quest a whopping 12MP Sony Camera BSI Sensor with f2.0 aperture supported with LED Flash and 5MP Front with Toshiba sensor. It is Interpolated such that the said chipset only supports up to 8MP. It's main rival would be Cherry Mobile Flare S2. Would be nice to have a Camera Shootout showdown.

For connectivity, it has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+ data connectivity. Yes it will be a Dual-Sim device (MicroSim)

Battery is at 2000mAh and since it is a Snapdragon device then it will have Qualcomm Battery Guru Optimization Software built in.

Overall, the Quest is seeking to steal the limelight from barrage of Cherry Mobile devices. How will it fare with Cherry Mobile Flare S2 also packing Sony Sensor? Internal Specs and Price also comes close to the likes of Razor 2 and Omega Icon. Starmobile has placed features focused on display, sound, and camera to compete as their new Rising Star.

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Starmobile Quest (Red)

Specs Summary:

Android 4.3 

4.5 inch qHD IPS LCD OGS Display

1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Snapdragon 200 MSM8212

Adreno 302 GPU

1GB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

12MP Back Camera

Sony Camera BSI Sensor f2.0

5MP Front - Toshiba Sensor

Dual-Sim (Micro Sim)

HSPA+

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

2000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Shows Up!

The New Improved Samsung Tab 4 shows up well at least the 7 inch and 10 inch that is.

To Start off the 7 inch Samsung Tab 4 looks more simple yet grand with its thin bezel and rounded curves. The design has surely uplift the tablet feel from its big bezel picture frame past.

For its hardware, seems like the leaks specs reported before is true (see here).

The Tab 4 7 inch packs a 7 inch TFT LCD WXGA (1280x800 pixels) Display. An increase in resolution that equates to 216ppi vs 170ppi on the Tab 3. At the very least it had reached HD category that will ensure you more improved viewing.

Powering the device is a 1.2GHz Quad-Core (yet unknown) Processor coupled with 1.5GB RAM and 8GB/16GB internal storage. This gives the new tablet more processing power as well as bigger memory that will run Android KitKat with TouchWiz UX UI flawlessly and hopely it will have a better GPU compared to Galaxy Tab 3 Dual-Core Marvell processor.

For connectivity, it just pack the same old hardware with WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with GLONASS and option for 3G variant. It is up to you if you would get WiFi or 3G or LTE Variant but if the cost difference is just small might as well get 3G cause you might used it when your Phone and WiFi is dead or something. 

Samsung given the Galaxy Tab 4 with only 3.15MP rear and 1.3MP front. Just for your casual picture taking, selfies and video chats not your high resolution (Get a Camera!!).

Battery has been increase with a tad amount at 4450mAh.

Moving over to Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 inch. Though I should say I prefer it to have thinner bezel but since not suited for one hand use, I guess its ok to look like a picture frame. Anyways the leather-like textured back adds that luxurious feel of the tablet.

The 10 inch variant is just similar to the 7 inch in terms of hardware, connectivity, and camera. Display has just increase to  10.1 inch with the same WXGA resolution which produced a lesser ppi at 149ppi.

Hardware is similar as it packs same 1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage.

The leak specs was wrong on this one. Because Camera is also at 3.15MP rear and 1.3MP front.

It has bigger battery at 6800mAh.

Overall, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 just got a speed bump and luxe looks. If you were considering Tab 3 for upgrade then might as well get the Tab 4. You get Android KitKat out of the box and double power with Quad-Core plus bigger RAM. Finally it is a Samsung product, Brand is pricey yes but for sure you have available accessories, parts and service center at your area.

Oh I saw it via cmkcellphones.com at only 12,990.00 (3G 8GB Variant). See Here

or 

Villman

Samsung Galaxy SM-T231 Tab 4 7.0

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1-inch 3G/WiFi 

Specs Summary (so far)

Android 4.4 KitKat TouchWiz UX UI

7 inch WXGA TFT LCD Display

Quad-Core Processor

1.5GB RAM

8GB/16GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB

3.15MP Back Camera

1.3MP Front Camera

LTE (LTE Variant)

HSPA+ (3G Variant)

WiFi a/b/g/n

Bluetooth 4.0

GPS with GLONASS

4450mAh Battery

Android 4.4 KitKat TouchWiz UX UI

10.1 inch WXGA TFT LCD Display

Quad-Core Processor

1.5GB RAM

16GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB

3.15MP Back Camera

1.3MP Front Camera

LTE (LTE Variant)

HSPA+ (3G Variant)

WiFi a/b/g/n

Bluetooth 4.0

GPS with GLONASS

6800mAh Battery

Cherry Mobile Urban Hip and Kitkat

Be Hip and Be Urban with the First Kitkat by Local Brand.... Cherry Mobile Urban has been spotted.

Cherry Mobile First KitKat has now surfaced - The Urban. Kinda gives me the look of my old Optimus from the form and curves but that glossy plastic really just don't have premium appeal.

Comes with a 4.5 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS Display that is great working together with Mediatek MT6582 Quad-Core Processor and Mali-400MP2 GPU. Memory and Storage is sufficient with 1GB RAM and 4GB Internal storage. It does have expansion slot via MicroSD for backup.

For its optics, it is equipped with 8MP primary back camera supported by Flash and comes with 2MP front camera. Not packing a special sensor, i believe it will still give favorable output for your photos, videos, selfies and quality video chat.

Stay online and connect with standard range of connectivity features like WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+. Print your documents via your phone with Cloud Print.

Battery is only so-so with 1700mAh. Better set brightness to low and activate connectivity features when needed.

Package includes  usual selection like Unit, Battery, Charger, Data Cable and Headset. Freebie suction stand, if you get lucky.

It cost at only 4,699.00 which is pretty much the same as Cherry Mobile Flare S2. Its kinda like Flare and Burst before you have a secondary option if you don't like the other.

If you want to be updated on the latest version of Android then the Urban is for you. I was surprised to find out that Cherry Mobile first KitKat turn out to be a Mediatek device such that source codes from the chipset maker was hard to come by or to say nil. This does brings hope of upgrade to other Mediatek CM devices so fingers crossed.

As usual, Cherry Angel is very dedicated in releases. Kudos Sir!!!

Looking For Urban? Get it here:
Cherry Mobile Urban 4GB Android 4.4 (Black)

Specs Summary
Android 4.4 KitKat
4.5 inch qHD IPS Display
1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
Mediatek MT6582
Mali-400 MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Back Camera
With Flash
2MP Front Camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
1700mAh Battery
4,699.00

Cherry Mobile Axis: Budget NFC

Cherry Mobile offers NFC with an affordable price with - The Axis at only 4,499.00.

This is not the first NFC device from Cherry Mobile as such the title holder belongs to Rave 2.0 which retailed at 8,999.00 (really steep for one feature). Axis is set to cater to more consumers especially budget-conscious ones.

Housing a 4.5 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS Display, it is just the right size and resolution that will give the Axis 245 ppi vs Rave 2.0 5.3 inch qHD at only 208 ppi so i its better if you want a detailed viewing. It also has Dragontrail Glass protection for added sturdiness and anti-scratch. The device is powered by Broadcom 23550 Quad-Core Processor / Videocore IV GPU, I believe Axis would perform more efficiently cause of its with screen size. Same setup is seen with 1GB RAM for memory and 4GB Internal Storage with MicroSD for expansion.

Benchmarks courtesy of Facebook User Жошуа Ризо

Camera features is not the top of the line but 8MP primary back camera and VGA front is enough for your casual photo/video needs.

Future Proof. With NFC you do have added connectivity to future NFC-enabled devices and electronic payments. This is its edge to those devices without the feature. You also get the standard WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+ for other sharing and peer-to-peer communication modes and for staying online. Oh by the way, it supports USB-OTG so connecting your USB devices expands what you can do with Axis.

Battery  is at 1750mAh. It is decent enough to last the day but for heavy users might I suggest a power bank.

What you get: Unit, Battery, Charger, Data Cable, and Headset. Freebie (depends on supply)

Overall, Cherry Mobile Axis is great addition to CM portfolio although I wished they put a newer known chipset to facilitate new hardware and promise us to have the Kitkat update (hope). Anyways, Axis is worth considering because of its affordability and clearly whips out Rave 2.0 out of the picture.

Photo Credit to Cherry Angel our trusted supplier. You can order with him.

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Cherry Mobile Axis (White)

Specs Summary
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
4.5 inch qHD IPS Display
1.2GHz Quad-Core
Broadcom BCM23550 Processor
VideoCore IV GPU
1GB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP Back Camera
with Flash
VGA Front Camera
HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
USB-OTG
1750mAh Battery