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The Sony Xperia S is a super-slim smartphone that distinguishes itself from the crowd of Android based phones that fill up most of the catalogues of mobile network operators. Boasting a a dual-core 1.5 Ghz processor behind its elegant and svelte design, it comes packed with Sony technology:  mobile BRAVIA Engine and 12-megapixel camera with Exmor R sensor.

From my perspective as an iPhone owner, I would have never expected to find myself second-guessing my choice – until now. That’s because it’s really hard to find a fault in the Xperia S, but we’ll come back to that later.

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We just got the new Xperia S from Sony. I’ve been playing with it for the last three hours, and I’m very impressed with the device so far. The interface is sleek and responsive, the hardware is just a treat to the eyes. It’s incredibly slim for a phone with its hardware specifications, the camera takes amazing pictures even in low-light. The screen is larger than on most smartphones, but not too big as to make the device uncomfortable to hold in your hand. There’s a few quirks they need to sort out in regards to the Mac syncing application (Sony Bridge) and Android is definitely less refined than iOS, but other than that there’s not much to criticise.

A comprehensive review is in the works, and will be posted soon.

With the new version of Cookie, LG brings the price down and skimps on some of the key features that any smartphone should have.

In comparison with the original LG Cookie, the Fresh has a lower resolution 2MP camera, lacks a gyroscope for automatic screen rotation as well as the 2GB microSecureDigital memory card. It does however appear to have an improved touchscreen/interface responsiveness. Although better, it’s still a notch down from any iOS device, and writing a longer SMS can be sometimes a little frustrating. Depending on how slim your fingers are, you might end up calling Grandma instead of Girlfriend, and there’s no stylus to help those of us who are touchscreen impaired.

LG Cookie Fresh GS290 Smartphone

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