VIRGIN MOBILE KYOCERA EVENT ENTRY-LEVEL SMARTPHONE

Prepaid mobile network, Virgin Mobile USA adds Kyocera’s Event to its lineup. The entry-level Android smartphone is made for people who are looking get an affordable phone without service contract. Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the handset comes pre-loaded with Google Maps and Navigation and offers access to Google Play store for thousands of appications.

  

The Event sports a 1GHz SnapDragon processor and 512MB of RAM. The phone has a 3.5-inch HVGA IPS touchscreen display and features MagniFont mode that provides super large font that is easy to read, and Swype text input for typing faster without lifting a finger. Its 3.2 Megapixel camera gets a LED flash and is capable of video recording. The handset supports 3G mobile network, in addition to Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.

Other than 4GB internal storage, the Event also supports microSD up to 32GB. The phone is available for $79.99. Black version will be available from Virgin Mobile USA and the red version will be an exclusive for RadioShack.

 

ADATA DashDrive Air AE400 Combines Wireless Storage Reader, Hotspot and Portable Battery

If you are looking for a all-in-one companion for your mobile devices, ADATA’s newly launched DashDrive Air AE400 may be a good choice. While the AV200 combines wireless router and SD/USB reader, the new eye-catching multifunctional device goes further to combine wireless storage reader, a wireless hotspot and portable power bank. Its surface has a hexagonal lattice pattern to provide sparkling look and feel.

With USB port and a SD card slot, the AE400 allows users to access and transfer data between USB storage devices and SD card and their smartphone, tablet, or notebook wirelessly. You can stream media content from USB drive or SD card and the device is able to stream 1080p video to 2 users simultaneously. It works with iOS, Android, Windows XP/7.8, Mac OS X and Linux and there is free DashDrive Air Elite app for iOS and Android devices.

The new DashDrive Air is also a wireless hotspot with support for WiFi 802.11b/g/n. It can connect to an existing wireless network and create an Internet bridge connection for up to 10 devices. Inside the bling bling housing, it packs 5000mAh  Li-Polymer rechargeable battery for rejuicing your mobile devices on the go.

ADATA’s DashDrive Air AE400 will be available in Europe for GBP 52.99.