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Motorola fans in Singapore will have something special to celebrate this Valentine’s Day as white version of the Motorola RAZR is expected to hit stores this February 14. Aside from the colour, the white RAZR is identical to the black RAZR featuring a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with 960×540 pixel resolution, 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8MP rear camera with 1080p video and a 1.3MP front camera with 720p video.
The trademark Kevlar back plate remains in its natural black and dark grey colour which is something some people like and others don’t. Apart from the white version, the RAZR also comes in a rather attractive purple hue as well but we doubt that that version will be coming to these parts.
With the white version of the RAZR available in Singapore very soon will Malaysians have the prospect to purchase one here? We don’t have a definitive answer but the RAZR has been enjoying brisk sales in Malaysia and it is probably one of the more successful Motorola models in the country. Add to that the fact that white gadgets are always popular amongst consumers nowadays and you have a recipe for another market success in the form of the white Motorola RAZR. We see it that way, the question is does Motorola Malaysia share the same view. If they do, then you can expect the white RAZR to be here soon. If they don’t, then we’re all stuck with black.
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Siri vs Google Voice Actions
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January 27, 2012
By: ccsoya
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The Woz says his favourite Android phone at the moment is not the Galaxy Nexus but the Motorola DROID RAZR. That was probably what inspired Motorola to do this video comparing Siri with Google Voice Actions.
Biased, maybe, but sill worth a look.
What’s also worth a look is this article from The Daily Beast about what Steve (Wozniak) thinks about Android. Here’s an excerpt about what he thinks about Siri.
Then there’s Siri, Apple’s new voice-recognition software. Woz says he’s been using Siri for a long time and used to love it when it was an independent application created for the iPhone.
But ever since Apple bought Siri and built the software into the iPhone 4S, it doesn’t work as well as it used to.
“I used to ask Siri, ‘What are the five biggest lakes in California?’ and it would come back with the answer. Now it just misses. It gives me real estate listings. I used to ask, ‘What are the prime numbers greater than 87?’ and it would answer. Now instead of getting prime numbers, I get listings for prime rib, or prime real estate,” Woz says.
Worse, a lot of the time Siri says it can’t make a connection to the back-end servers that power the system. “With the iPhone 4 I could press a button and call my wife. Now on the 4S I can only do that when Siri can connect over the Internet. But many times it can’t connect. I’ve never had Android come back and say, ‘I can’t connect over the Internet.’”
The Android system also delivers better results, he says. “I have a lower success rate with Siri than I do with the voice built into the Android, and that bothers me,” Woz says. “I’ll be saying, over and over again in my car, ‘Call the Lark Creek Steak House,’ and I can’t get it done. Then I pick up my Android, say the same thing, and it’s done. Plus I get navigation. Android is way ahead on that.”
Full article here.
Motorola unveiled three new devices at CES recently and all of them look promising.
First up we have the Droid RAZR that we’re all familiar with but this time decked in a very tasty metallic purple hue. The specs of the purple Droid RAZR remain the same as the standard black or white version. You get a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and an 8MP 1080p camera at the back along with a 1.3MP front camera that shoots 720p videos as well. The specs are also the same as the RAZR we get here in Malaysia but unlike the US Droid RAZR, the RAZR in Malaysia, and other parts of the world, run on GSM not LTE.
Next, we have the Droid 4. Essentially the Droid 4 is a business-centric RAZR with a slide-out QWERTY. Again, in terms of specs, everything is the same as the Droid RAZR. The Droid 4 carries the same hardware as the RAZR except the Droid 4 does without the RAZR’s Kevlar backplate and adds on a slide-out keyboard. Motorola says the Droid 4 is currently the thinnest QWERTY smartphone in the market at just 12.9mm thin.
Finally we have the Droid RAZR Maxx featuring the same spec as the Droid RAZR but with a whopping 3,300mAh battery that’s good for 21 hours of talktime and 15 hours of continuous video playback or two and half days of continuous music playback (the standard RAZR packs a 1,780mAh battery). To accommodate the battery, the RAZR Maxx is slightly thicker at 8.99mm compared to the RAZR’s svelte 7.1mm body.
Overall, all three devices look good and it’d be nice if Motorola could make any one of these new devices available here but at the moment, that looks like it’s not going to happen which is sad because we’ve been using a Motorola RAZR for a few months now and there’s really not much to complain about.
Sure the camera and battery life can be better, and the UI skin may not be as comprehensive as HTC’s Sense or Samsung’s TouchWhiz but that doesn’t take away from the fact that the RAZR is a solid performer. It’s fast and responsive, and despite being not as polished as some of its competitors, the RAZR is still a contender and a solid phone with top notch hardware – a worthwhile alternative in our books.
Full specs of the new Motorola phones available here.
Motorola Atrix 2 out now for RM1,599
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December 20, 2011
By: soyacincau
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The Motorola Atrix 2 is finally here with the price tag of RM1,599 from IMCC. Despite having a “2″ behind the Atrix name, it isn’t really a full fledged replacement.
First up, the screen is bumped from 4.0″ to 4.3″ which is an improvement with non-Pentile display. The screen resolution is still maintained at qHD which pushes a rather high 960×540 pixels. In terms of processor, instead of the 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 on the original Atrix, the Atrix 2 uses a 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430. This puts it a notch lower than the RM1,999 Motorola RAZR that runs on 1.2GHz dual-core.
At the back, the camera is given an upgrade from 5MP to 8MP which now shoots 1080p HD videos. Unfortunately the battery capacity is reduced from 1,930mAh down to 1,785mAh. The Atrix 2 supports HSPA+ with download speeds up to 21Mbps which is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S II. It is also worth pointing out that the Atrix 2 doesn’t come with a bio-metric fingerprint scanner which was available on the original Atrix.
If you’re interested, head over to IMCC’s Motorola Atrix 2 page.
At the same time, the original dual-core Motorola Atrix which was launched at RM1,999 is now going for as low as RM1,299 at IMCC Online Store. If you’re interested, you better act fast as offer is while stocks last.
Head after break for promo videos of the Motorola Atrix 2.
The Top 10 gadgets of 2011
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December 19, 2011
By: ccsoya
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We’ve once again reached that time of the year where we look back at the past eleven months to see what a year it has been. For us at SoyaCincau.com, 2011 has been a year filled with amazing gadgets and innovation. The mobile scene has progressed so much in such a short time span that you can’t believe how much the game has moved on since a year ago.
In Malaysia, we see more interest from prominent brands like Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC, Nokia and BlackBerry as they identify Malaysia as a key market. As a result we see more devices being launched in Malaysia much earlier than – or at the very least at the same time as – other countries. We see this trend continuing for 2012 as Android gains traction and makes inroads in the minds and hearts of Malaysian consumers outside of urban areas and the demand for smartphones increases and prices drop.
Microsoft’s Windows Phone has got to be, in our opinion, one of the biggest lost opportunities for 2011. As a mobile platform, Windows Phone has loads of potential but the lack of a concerted and synchronised market awareness effort from Microsoft and manufacturers has resulted in the platform being an unknown in the country. As a result of that, retailers have seen very little interest in Windows Phone devices.
Having said that, Nokia is set to launch its range of Lumia devices that run on Windows Phone in Malaysia sometime before the first quarter of next year. With a strong brand presence in the country, Nokia could just be what Windows Phone need to gain some mind share in Malaysia. But make no mistake, the Nokia Lumia devices are not magic bullets and Microsoft can’t depend on Nokia alone to solve the lack of awareness for its mobile platform. More needs to be done on Microsoft’s side to educate and drive conversation on the strengths and advantages of Windows Phone.
Speaking of which, TIME magazine has released its top ten lists of everything for the year. Naturally, the list of Top 10 gadgets for 2011 is something we are all very interested to see.
Motorola Fire & Fire XT smart phones under RM1000
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December 15, 2011
By: soyacincau
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While mobile device makers outdo each other with high end models, there’s always a market for mid-tier devices. There are people that won’t want to invest too much on a phone but yet requires smart phone features to stay connected. Lately we are seeing more Android phones with prices below RM1000 entering segments that once considered safe zone for featured phones. Just recently IMCC, a local retailer has announced 2 new Motorola Android devices below RM1000 mark – Motorola Fire and Motorola Fire XT.
The Motorola Fire priced at RM699 is an entry-level Android smart phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. It runs on a Qualcomm 600MHz processor, 256MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM with storage expandable with microSD. Above the keyboard, the Fire has a capacitive 2.8″ TFT display which does a rather low 320×240 QVGA display. Although the specs are entry level, the Motorola Fire runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. At the back it has a 3.15MP camera and is powered with a 1420mAh battery.
The next device Motorola Fire XT is a full touch screen Android device which is priced at a mid-ranged RM899. It has a modest Qualcomm 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM. Over at the front, it has a 3.5″ HVGA screen which pushes 480×320 resolution. In terms of imaging, it has a 5MP shooter at the back and a front facing VGA camera. The Fire XT comes with a 1540mAh battery and it also runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.
Head after the break for promo videos of the Motorola Fire and Motorola Fire XT. If you’re interested, check out IMCC product page of the Fire & Fire XT.
Cameras Compared: iPhone 4S vs the rest
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December 9, 2011
By: ccsoya
213 comments
Update: It seems that we have offended a few Nokia N8 enthusiasts out there with our findings. In pursuit of the truth, we want to set the record straight, and so we have a proposition for the N8 enthusiasts who’ve expressed their opinions about this post. We have a proposition for you. Is the Nokia N8 still the best camera phone out there? Let’s settle this once and for all. Head on over to after the jump for details.
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We’re just one week away from the launch of the iPhone 4S in Malaysia. Aside from an uprated processor that’s now dual-core and very chatty Siri, the biggest improvement on the new iPhone is its camera.
With a Sony-sourced 8MP backlit sensor and improved optics, Apple says the new camera on its latest iPhone offers performance that rivals most dedicated point-and-shoot cameras, but is this claim founded?
Naturally, we’re curious to find out ourselves if the camera on the iPhone 4S is as good as Apple claims it to be, and so we’ve assemble some of the best 8MP smartphone shooters we could get our hands on along with the 12MP Nokia N8 for good measure and went out on a photowalk; taking pictures and videos using these devices in various situations to find out which smartphone available in the market right now has the best camera overall.
We compare the iPhone 4S with the Samsung Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II, Motorola RAZR, Sony Ericsson Xperia ray and Nokia N8. Follow us to after the jump to see the sample shots and videos as well as our verdict on which smartphone has the best camera right now.
Motorola Droid RAZR now comes in white
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December 7, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Whenever a phone comes out, there are consumers that asked if it comes with white. These days, white is the new trend and often phone manufacturers release a white version later to give that exclusive/limited bragging rights for those that have waited.
Now in the US, Verizon has announced the white colour Motorola Droid RAZR which is perfect for the Christmas season. Looking at the pic, it isn’t a fully “white” model as one would expect. The only thing that’s white is the bezel and the frame that covers the back. The rest looks pretty much the same as the black version including that sexy black kevlar. Personally we rather go black for the RAZR.
For us folks in Malaysia, no idea if Motorola is going to do the same for the GSM version Motorola RAZR.
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How about a Motorola RAZR with a slide out keyboard?
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November 27, 2011
By: soyacincau
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Before we had the RAZR, Atrix and Defy, the Motorola Droid or known as the Motorola Milestone (GSM) here was an iconic android smart phone. After the first Milestone, there wasn’t really a high-end Motorola with a sliding keyboard in Malaysia. We had the Motorola Charm, Backflip and Flipout with QWERTY keyboards but came with mid-tier specs.
For those that are craving for a proper high-end Android smart phone with QWERTY keyboard, Motorola is about to release its 4th generation Droid. It features similar RAZR-like design, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4.0″ qHD screen and a sliding 5 Row LED backlit keyboard. However unlike the Motorola RAZR, this QWERTY keyboard version has a back plate where it covers your microSD and micro SIM slots. This would be appealing for those that prefer to type on a proper keyboard instead of a capacitive screen.
With the sliding keyboard, it is thicker at 12.7mm and it weighs 178 grams. From the pics, it doesn’t get that sexy Kevlar back that’s found on the RAZR. The Droid 4, like the Droid RAZR is a 4G LTE smart phone which is exclusive to Verizon in the US. But hey, who knows they will release a “Milestone” version for GSM markets like Malaysia.
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Further price reduction on Motorola Xoom
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November 26, 2011
By: soyacincau
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It seems to be raining tablets in Malaysia with massive offers and smaller sized tablets coming our way. The Motorola Xoom is now more attractive with another round of price cut. According to IMCC, the Motorola Xoom WiFi is now priced at RM1,399 while the Motorola Xoom WiFi + 3G version is going for RM1,599. That’s a massive price difference which is almost RM1,000 less from its launch price. This offer is valid from IMCC while stocks last.
Just to recap on the specs, both Motorola Xoom 3G and WiFi versions runs on a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and comes with 32GB of internal storage. Just recently Android 3.2 Honeycomb update has been rolled out to Xoom users which puts it up to date with other tablets out there.
If you’re looking for a better bargain for the Xoom, you might want to check out Maxis RM299 Xoom 3G offer which recently resumed.
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