The Xperia Ion has very similar specifications, differing only in a few areas – larger screen at 4.6-inches (1,280x720 pixels), ANT+ support, faster 3G speeds at HSDPA 21.1Mbps, LTE cat3 support up to 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload, 16GB of built-in storage, optional NFC support, and a larger battery at 1,900 mAh, rated to deliver 12 hours of music playback, 10 hours of talk time, and 400 hours of standby time. The Xperia Ion will be available in black or white colours.
The Xperia MT27i Pepperit has a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 3.7-inch screen with a 480 x 854 screen resolution, and a 5-megapixel camera with 720p video. We can't tell any of that from the photos, though it does look like a 3.7 incher. What we can see in the blurry shots is what looks to be a secondary mic for active noise-cancellation, a front facing camera, and an LED notifier. The phone has three capacitive buttons along the bottom back, home, and menu just like other Xperia Android phones.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE is the world's first phone with a 4.65" high-definition Super AMOLED display, making text, photos, videos and games look crisp, vibrant and rich. With 1280x720 HD resolution, videos look amazing and the unique Contour Display curves nicely to the shape of your face and makes it easier to hold.
The Huawei Honor may be a step up from most of the company's devices that we get our hands on, but U.S. customers should seek local versions of the Android smartphone, like the Huawei Mercury with Cricket.The Huawei Honor has an easy-to-use interface overlaying Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and a mega battery that promises lengthy talk times.
Huawei U8860 Honor Specification
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
OS Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to v4.0
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon
CPU 1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 205
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
The Audi A1 quattro is powered by the 2.0 TFSI engine. The 1,984 cc, four-cylinder engine combines gasoline direct injection with turbocharging in the classic Audi manner. Among its highlights are the adjustable intake cam shaft and the two balance shafts, which ensure smooth operation. Maximum torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) is continuously available between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm, and peak power (188 kW/256 hp) is developed at 6,000 rpm.
Ueli Anliker was apparently not satisfied with what the car had to offer, and so set out on a mission to transform it into his vision of the perfect SLR. A team of thirty five people worked on it, spending 30,000 hours and over £ 3.5 million ($5.5 million) . The transformed vehicle is called the Anliker McLaren SLR 999 Red Gold Dream.
He's made changes to the paintwork, wheels, interiors and even the engine. Twenty-five layers of red paint with 5kg of gold dust were used on the body of the car. The wheels, headlights and door sills are all covered in 24 carat gold. The indicators inside the car are jeweled, the seat covers and interiors gold trimmed, and the switchgear is covered in rubies. The power on the existing 5.4 litre engine has been boosted to 999bhp from 640bhp. This has caused the top speed to increase to 210 mph. A total of 600 rubies have been used in re-decorating the exclusive Mercedes.
Developed by Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz from Maine, Mark II is a single-seat rocket car. When powered by 54 bottles of Coke Zero and 324 Mentos, it is able to travel 239 feet. According to Voltz, the car they've invented works on the simple mechanism of piston-and-cylinder. The car is quite powerful.
Acura NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from the Acura brand. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V6 engine, the Acura NSX Concept employs several new technologies for Acura, including application of Acura's innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD hybrid system.
This Mitsubishi WD-92840 is the 92-inch version of the Mitsubishi WD-73840 DLP projection HDTV, which we previously reviewed. It's available for $5,999.99 list and stands as one of the largest screens you can readily buy, beating the largest flat panel HDTV, the Sharp Aquos LC-80LE632U, by 12 inches. It supports Vudu and Web-based content, but lacks common Web apps like Netflix and Hulu Plus.
The 46PFL9706T produces 2D pictures that are prime contenders for the best we've ever seen from a flat TV. It also looks gorgeous and is stuffed to bursting point with features. Some 3D crosstalk and input lag stop it short of perfection, though.