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If Minis are supposed to be a lesser, cheaper model of the bigger and superior predecessors, then the Samsung Galaxy Mini is indeed not so much a Mini. The handset indeed inherits merits from many greater brothers, yet the gadget itself is self-sufficient enough to appeal to many. Let’s take a closer look at it!

Inside the box you can find: a Samsung Galaxy Mini phone, of course, a battery, a charger, a handsfree, as well as a user’s guide.

The Samsung Galaxy mini is wrapped entirely in plastic. The 3.1-inch capacitive touchscreen has really perfect registration. Yet the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels happens to be inadequate for good viewing angles hence a decent looking experience. The keys located below are helpful enough for convenient navigation and easy to hit as well.

With its light weight and all-plastic build, you may find the device feel like a toy. Yet it doesn’t look cheap at all particularly when it comes with the dotted pattern on its back. The construction is a casual yet comfortable one which suits this entry-level smartphone a lot.

At the back harbours the fixedfocus 3.15-megapixel camera with maximum resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels. Certainly not the best available in today’s market but good enough for a well-budgeted handset.

On the top there are the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the micro USB port which is protected by a plastic flap.

All in all, as an entry level smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Mini is proved to be much more compact than we envisaged. With all the device inherits from its great brothers, it is doubtlessly an out-standing choice in the lower-end Andriod segment.

Casio G-Shock DW-5600 can by no means disappoint you. The classic G-Shock design is rejuvenated with really fantastic colour. Yet it still remains a real impactful timepiece with a 1/100th Sec Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Multi- function alarm and Water Resistant to 200m.Inside the box you can find: a silver can, a Casio G-Shock Series DW-5600CS Watch as well as an user’s manual.

The new design is based upon the signature polygonal G-Shock DW-5600 and DW-6900. The classic design, however, is rejunvated with a really shocking yet appealing colour scheme. The yellow bezel and band is decorated with a light-blue watch face and lettering. (Another choice available is black with orange-red)

While at the back you can find the signature mark of G-Shock Resist. This is to remind you this fashionable timepiece is at the same time a powerful and tough one with multi-functions.

To stick with the classic DW-5600 design, the buttons, bezel screws and buckle remain silver in color. This perhaps makes the variation of the new model even more out-standing. (as in the classic design)

The flair of yellow is indeed eye-catching on the watch. The signature timepiece is now made refreshing and youthful enough. It appears to be a good choice to display and demonstrate the young spirit.

The “Casio Japan” signature is marked on the silver buckle.

All in all, the new G-Shock model inherits from G-Shock not only its classic design, but as well the daring to try spirit. The fantastic colors look particularly shocking yet brilliant on the timepiece. Without a doubt the DW-5600CS would be a hit among the youngsters and kidults.

Bearing the halo of the heroic predecessor, the new HTC Desire S has arrived the world without breaking any new grounds seriously. Yet, you will find the ripe apple a sweeter, rounder one which you have no excuse to miss. Inside the box you can find: a HTC Desire S Phone, of course, a battery, a charger, a handsfree, together with a user’s guide.

So the selfsame 3.7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) AMOLED capacitive touchscreen still rules the front of the handset, yet on a sleeker, lighter body. Not out-standing among today’s high-end counterparts, but really good enough for satisfactory performance. The appearance indeed looks much modern with the HTC’s signature aluminum unibody which is in a black matte finish.

The entire body of Desire S is machined out of single block of aluminum. While at the back, you can find the camera and battery sections are inset with soft-touch matte plastic.

Again, the good old 5-megapixel camera still reigns with autofocus and a powerful LED flash. Not so impressive but what’s wrong with that? We find it decent enough with a upgraded video recording which is now in 720p HD format.

The VGA front-facing camera with the nearby LED indicator light equips the phone with video-calling function, which is common but convenient.

Beneath the screen lies the usual home, menu, back and search keys. But the physical buttons are now made touch-sensitive.

At the top edge you can find a 3.5mm headphone jack with the power/lock button.

All in all, the Desire S is by no means surprising, novel or innovative. Yet, adhering the signature formula, the new model is still a smart and sincere one. HTC is managed to play it safe and nice this time.