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I am an IT professional and consultant with over a decade of Microsoft-certified experience. I have grown up my entire life exposed to tech since my first IBM AT/x386 and the Mac Classic.

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I am an overclocker, enthusiastic and evangelist of consumer electronics and applications. As a hobbyist, I am always combining hardware or modifying API's to push the boundaries of what we define as "cool" or "game changing".
Showing posts with label infuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label infuse. Show all posts

Monday, September 19, 2011

AT&T Infuse 4G Case Review - Incipio Feather


Infuse 4G Cases

My favorite and current case is the Incipio Feather for Samsung Infuse 4G.


They come in various colors, but the Red seems to be the best and boldest color.


Here's another great video review of the Incipio Feather Case

Pros:
  • Ultra-light and thin
  • Soft touch finish (not rubbery like TPU cases)
  • Relatively inexpensive (~$18)
  • Great brilliant color finish
  • Easy to take off (useful if you also use a Dock)
Cons:
  • Not much protection if you happen to drop it
  • Can scratch easily if you carry it with keys

I've tried several other different cases, including the Infuse 4G TPU Skin cases which are very popular. However, the TPU cases can feel a bit too rubbery and are easy to get dirty for me. They do provide a bit more protection though if you do drop it and are just as light.

With a phone like this, I wanted to get something to cover it but would not be overly bulky.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Samsung Infuse 4G Phone Review

AT&T Infuse 4G Phone
Here is my new cell phone that I renewed my AT&T 2 year contract:
Samsung Infuse 4G Android Phone (AT&T)

New AT&T HSPA+ Phone

When originally it came out in May - June, this was one of the first HSPA+ phones from AT&T along with the HTC Inspire. It also rocked the largest touchscreen ever (4.5 inches) at the time.

AT&T started airing their (in)famous Giant Tarantula TV spots. A friend of mine raved about it and had been following it for quite some time before its release. He got it the first week that it came out for $200. I waited about a month, before I finally felt it was time to let go of my old Nokia e71x and just upgrade. Update: Now you can buy it for $50 or less online.

My Mobile Handset History and Biases
Just to give perspective on all the other cell phones I've owned:
Sony Ericson W600i - Cingular
Motorola RAZR - Motorola

HP iPAQ hw6915 - Windows Mobile OS
iPhone 3G - Apple iOS
Nokia N85 (unlocked) - Symbian
Nokia e71x - Symbian

Pros:
  • Android Phone (can be rooted and open platform for Dev)
  • Huge Display - 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display
  • Excellent for Web Browsing - I use the web on my phone at least 3x more now
  • Thin and Light - under 9 mm thick and weighs under 5 ounces (beats iPhone 4
  • Long Battery Life for Android - usually lasts 2 full days with regular usage
Cons:
  • AT&T - Stuck with Froyo (Android 2.3) - even though you can mod it with a rom for Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)
  • Requires two hands to swipe with it comfortably
  • Call quality is average
  • Not as fast as the Samsung Galaxy II or SG2 Skyrocket (LTE)