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Motorola Defy Mini
The very first Motorola Defy was a pretty decent blower, even with its sub-1GHz processor. Given that it could be dunked in water, bumped around, and generally treated without much respect - while still offering all of the benefits of an Android smartphone - it was the perfect outdoor phone.
I made good use of the Defy on long, wet walks in the Lake District, and got some good photos from its reasonable 5-megapixel camera.
A nicer camera would have been welcomed, but at least it offered a good mix of performance, reliability, and stamina from its larger-than-normal battery.
Going in the wrong direction
So, from the outset of this review, I'm wondering exactly what the point of the Defy Mini is and why Motorola saw the need to take a giant leap backwards. Despite its name, the Defy Mini is taller than the Defy, the same width, and, thanks to a small lip on the back, pretty much the same depth.
What has been cut in size is the screen, both in dimension and resolution. Instead of the original Defy's 3.7-inch, 854x480 display, the Defy Mini sports a 3.2-inch, 480x320 screen and a much bigger bezel.
Flip the phone over and you might be excused for thinking the camera is the same, besides the camera sensor and LED positioning being reversed. You'd be wrong, though, as the camera's megapixel count drops from five to just three. You're now stuck with a fixed focus sensor, too, to make things even worse.
The battery cover has also been changed. Instead of being presented with a simple lock / unlock action - with the cover popping off with ease - you now have to use a coin or break a nail to pull off the cover after you've unlocked it.
Do this too often, perhaps to swap SIM or change the memory card, and you shouldn't be surprised to see at least one of the clips breaking, which will probably reduce its ability to resist water.
More stamina?
If you're wondering whether Motorola has managed to squeeze a larger capacity battery into the larger shell, stop. It uses the exact same 1650mAh battery found in all of the other Defy models.
To be fair, that's still a good battery capacity, though considering the Defy Mini's battery has a smaller screen, slower processor, and fewer pixels to worry about, it's little wonder the manufacturer can provide figures showing the Defy Mini lasting longer than the Defy+. However, I'd sooner buy a spare battery.
The final 'what were they thinking?' moment comes after you check the prices for the Defy Mini and the Defy+. The SIM-free price for the Defy Mini is £156, while for just £30 more, you can get the Defy+. It almost makes it pointless continuing with this review.
Turning point
Now, if this review had been written by Jeremy Clarkson, you'd be expecting it to take a sharp turn right about here. You'd go on to discover that the phone isn't so bad, after all.
Sadly, this isn't Top Gear, and if Jeremy did get hold of a Defy Mini, he would probably blow it up inside a caravan.
Are there any redeeming features? Well, if you ignore the existence of its better big brother, or cheaper and more powerful handsets like the recently released Huawei Ascend G300 (a high-performance mobile available for just £100, albeit not in the same "life proof" category), then it does work fairly well.
Motorola has managed to cram in the Defy line's traditional 512MB of RAM, which is more than enough to keep multiple apps running in the background without performance hits.
Keeping you fit
It's pretty clear who Motorola is pitching this phone to. If you're an active person that goes out walking, jogging, or climbing, the phone will happily monitor you every step of the way. After entering your height and weight, it will continually track your calorie burning, and even record your routes.
Other on-board apps include a compass, FM radio, and two music apps: a standard music player and Music+. The latter is the same "connected" music player that has featured on many other Motorola models, giving you access to internet radio, song identification, song lyrics, and more.
There's also DLNA connectivity, so that you can gain access to content from network storage devices, or share content from the phone with other equipment (like televisions).
Motorola has even modified the lock screen so you can view upcoming appointments without unlocking, as well as swipe the unlock icon to load the camera immediately.
And this is where I actually noticed not one, but two things about the Defy Mini that are different from the Defy and Defy+. The first of these is the dedicated camera button, while the second is the front-facing camera (which captures 0.3-megapixel images). On the original models, you can only fire up the camera by clicking on the camera app, or setting the phone to launch the camera when double-tapping the home button.
With a dedicated button, plus the quick lock screen access, you can definitely snap images more easily and rapidly on the Defy Mini, but with the lower resolution and the axing of Motorola's own camera interface (in favour of the standard Google no-frills version), your photos are always going to look worse.
To finish off my review, I must point out that the internal speaker is extremely disappointing in comparison once again to the Defy+'s. Motorola usually installs high-quality speakers that enhance music and movie playback, as well as handsfree voice communication, but not here. The speaker is small and tinny, and yet another unnecessary compromise.
If you're still not put off, it's only fair to mention that the same social and activity graph widgets, introduced on the Motoluxe, are present here. These populate themselves automatically, giving you fast access to contacts you engage with regularly, or the apps you use most.
Good as these widgets are, it's not enough to change the fact that the Defy Mini is about a year too late. It should have been the model released before the Defy came along; not the other way around.
Bearing in mind the disappointing (but nowhere near as bad) Motoluxe, Motorola needs to up the specs for its low- to mid-range portfolio, and fast.
Motorola Defy Mini vs Defy
The only thing that is 'mini' about the Defy Mini is the display. When placed side by side with a Defy or Defy+, you can see it's actually a bigger phone.
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Virgin Mobile USA continues to demonstrate how it's answering to A Higher Calling with the speed of 4G, by offering customers who prefer a no-contract option the fully loaded HTC EVO(TM) V 4G on Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk monthly plans. The data-centric offers start at $35 per month for unlimited data and messaging. HTC EVO V 4G will be available for $299.99 beginning May 31.
As Sir Richard Branson states in his video manifesto for A Higher Calling, "Why pay for minutes when it's unlimited data you really want?" Now customers will be able to enjoy unlimited 4G data where available and messaging on an iconic Android(TM)-powered device, all for just $35/month.(1) Virgin Mobile USA was recently "Highest Ranked Customer Service Performance among Non-Contract Wireless Providers" by J.D. Power and Associates.(2)
"'Higher Calling' means we continue to look for ways to give our customers the best products possible at a great price, and we know our hyper-connected Beyond Talk customers will appreciate the real affordability paired with the innovative technology of the HTC EVO," said Jeff Auman, vice president for Virgin Mobile USA. "You just can't beat the value of EVO V 4G with plans starting at just $35 per month."
On the mobile broadband side, Virgin Mobile's Broadband2Go continues to offer no-contract plans ideal for people who need internet access when they're out and about. The versatile Overdrive Pro(TM) 3G/4G mobile hotspot by Sierra Wireless ($149.99) and the powerful U600 3G/4G USB Stick by Franklin Wireless ($99.99) provide customers two ways to stay connected at 4G speeds. "The launch of these two devices demonstrates our commitment to bring 4G speeds and innovation to our Broadband2Go customers who chose to forgo a contract as well," said Auman.
All three devices will operate on Sprint's 3G and 4G (WiMAX) network and be available beginning on May 31 at VirginMobileUSA.com. They will then be available in June at major retailers and at select independent dealers nationwide(3).
Going Beyond Talk
The HTC EVO V 4G strengthens Virgin Mobile USA's Android-powered smartphone lineup by adding such features as Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 3.6 user interface.
Proving that customers don't have to sacrifice technology to choose a prepaid smartphone that keeps them connected, HTC EVO V 4G specifications also include:
-- Mobile hotspot capability -- Connect up to five Wi-Fi devices
-- 5MP camera with video and 3D HD imaging, and 1.3MP front-facing camera
-- 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen
-- 1730mAh battery (up to six hours of talk time)
-- 1GB RAM/4GB ROM
-- External micro SD memory card slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)
-- HDMI and Bluetooth-capable
HTC EVO V 4G customers will enjoy Virgin Mobile USA Beyond Talk plans starting at just $35 a month for 300 minutes of voice with unlimited messaging and data.(4) And the mobile hotspot on the HTC EVO V 4G can be added for this device on any Beyond Talk plan for an additional $15 per month.
Pairing Broadband2Go with 4G
Virgin Mobile's new monthly 3G/4G Broadband2Go plans, combined with these new devices, allow customers to hook up their tablets, laptops, and other wireless devices. Starting at just $35/month, customers can enjoy access to unlimited 4G data. Where 4G coverage is not available, the $35 plan keeps you connected with 2GB of 3G data. For $55/month, customers benefit from unlimited 4G data and a whopping 5GB of 3G data.
-- The Overdrive Pro 3G/4G mobile hotspot connects up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, making it ideal for families on-the-go and independent professionals. The compact device has top battery strength and a 1.7-inch LCD screen that makes setting up a cinch. It also offers a microSD slot for up to 32GB of shared network storage.
-- The U600 3G/4G USB Stick supports Mac OS and Windows, and a rotating connector makes it easy to fit in most laptop configurations.
Setting up your Broadband2Go account is extremely simple, and there are no activation fees. Top-Up can be handled online with a Virgin Mobile Top-Up card, debit or credit card.
Sprint 4G (WiMAX) is currently available to 120 million people in 71 markets across the country with average upload speeds of between 3-6 Mbps, with bursts of more than 10 Mbps.
About Virgin Mobile USA
Virgin Mobile USA, one of Sprint's prepaid brands, offers millions of customers control, flexibility and connectivity through Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk(TM) No-Contract plans with unlimited data for mobile phone service, including Android-powered smartphones and prepaid Broadband2Go high-speed Web access on the Sprint Nationwide Network. Virgin Mobile-branded devices are available at more than 40,000 retail stores, including Target, Walmart, Best Buy and RadioShack. Top-Up cards are available at approximately 150,000 locations nationwide and can be used for Broadband2Go services. Experience Virgin Mobile on the Web at Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and purchase Virgin Mobile USA products at www.virginmobileusa.com .
(1) Including 2.5GB per month of full-speed data
(2) Virgin Mobile USA received the highest numerical score among non-contract wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Wireless Customer Care Non-Contract Study(SM) -- Vol. 1. Study based on responses from 2,840 consumers measuring six non-contract wireless providers and measures opinions of consumers who contacted customer care within the past year. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed July-December 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
(3) Assortments vary by retailer.
(4) 4G (WiMAX) where available. Plans include 2.5GB per month of full-speed data or 3.5GB with purchase of a Hotspot plan. Data limit is a combination of phone and hotspot usage, if applicable.
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UK government keeps RIM in play with BlackBerry 7 security
The U.K. government’s electronic security group, CESG has rubber-stamped Research in Motion’s newest operating system as fit for government and law enforcement use.
Google and Apple have yet to achieve the highly coveted status that RIM has been able to reach for two years in a row.
A plan to issue iPads to all members of Parliament (MPs) is set to go ahead in the coming weeks, though the devices cannot be used to read classified material.
Civil servants, ministers, secretaries of state and MPs alike, will be able to send and receive documents classified up to “RESTRICTED”, which is reserved for material that might make the government look silly if leaked, but is unlikely to spark a war.
The CESG approval is good news for the BlackBerry maker, but it’s not government machines or devices that get hacked.
It often falls down to human error, incompetence, or good old-fashioned plain stupidity, such as the time ”TOP SECRET” documents were left by a senior civil servant on an outbound train to Surrey.
BlackBerry’s get lost all the time. Because the devices are plugged into the security matrix, the devices are unreadable to those outside the walls of government. But more often than not it’s the civil servants themselves who leak documents to the press, rather than a journalist stumbling on a governmental BlackBerry.
There are five levels of classification in the U.K. that relate directly to the level of vetting one receives, with “RESTRICTED” settling low down in fourth place.
From these classifications stems an interesting story — something the Brits are keen for their American counterparts never to forget:
The U.K. and U.S. government aligned their security clearance levels during World War II. As the two strongest allies, the U.K.’s security classification of documents — including the top “Most Confidential” — was misunderstood by the U.S. government and led to classified material finding its way to the hands of the U.S. media.
The U.K. was understandably furious and was forced to rename its security levels so the U.S. wouldn’t accidentally hand over matters of national security to the press.
In the meantime, BlackBerry’s still hold the government niche market. But others are catching up. Across the pond, Google and Apple have included government-grade encryption in their software and continue to seek certification. If Google and Apple pass the tests, it could lead to a mass BlackBerry exodus in the public sector.
Considering how low RIM is in market share rankings at the moment, it could signal the further demise of the smartphone maker.
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