Hasta La Gadget!

With Google Glass finally in the hands of developers, and HTC’s flagship One smartphone readily available around the globe it’s time to test the video camera capabilities a bit, while also showing off some cool new technology. Get ready for a video capture comparison from Google Glass, the HTC One, and the Olympus OM-D camera. What makes this even better is you’re getting an overload of technology, because this video shootout is done while also taking a peek at NVIDIA’s SHIELD controlling the Parrot AR Drone.

So not only are we testing the camera capabilities of these three devices, but you’ll also get an exclusive look at NVIDIA‘s Android game-console doubling as a remote as it controls and flies the Parrot AR Drone. Talk about gadget overload. There’s a lot of different needs that come to mind when someone decides on a smartphone or camera, and here we’ll be showing three different options, as well as their pros and cons.

Obviously with the HTC One you’ll get full 1080p video capture using their Ultrapixel camera one the smartphone. Which is an experience that these days everyone is pretty familiar with. Flip on the camera and aim your smartphone at the subject. This is convenient, but then this is also where Google Glass just takes things up a notch. You’ll enjoy nearly the same video experience, only completely hands-free. Everyone has mixed feelings about Google Glass, but being able to record demo videos for you guys, hands-on video, unboxings and more without a tripod and just using Glass is quite nice.

Google Glass in a way has opened up an entire new experience and way we easily and quickly record video. Yes you can attach a GoPro to your chest, but this is different. Below you’ll see three videos. The first being a quick demo of the NVIDIA SHIELD recorded by Google Glass. The second will be with the HTC One. Then the third will be a back-and-forth video in a different setting comparing Glass to something like the Olympus OM-D camera.

Google Glass 720p video capture

As mentioned above, the simple and hands-free experience using Glass is nice, but you’ll instantly notice the video is a little jerky at times. Here’s where there are both pros and cons. Glass video is hands-free, easy to do, and convenient but you’ll have to learn to hold that head of yours still. It takes some getting use to, and you might want to use hand gestures instead of turning your head, or moving it at all.

Then with Glass you only get 720p video capture on that 5 megapixel lens, but the quality is pretty excellent. You’ll also notice just how wide the video is compared to the HTC One video below. Pay attention to colors, brightness, and even audio levels.

HTC One 720p video capture

To be fair we recorded this on 720p as well, just like Glass, and right away you’ll notice the stability. Some image stabilization could help Glass, but it will only do so much. In general we’re all familiar with recording video through our phones, and as a result, the end product is clear, crisp, and not all over the place. The HTC One video capture handled the changing light outdoors better, and overall the colors and contrast we’re pretty even. You will however notice the audio capture on Glass wasn’t very good, and it was much clearer from the HTC One.

Last but not least the third video we wanted to toss in for good measure has the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera capturing some moments with NVIDIA SHIELD, then it switches to Google Glass. This might be harder to follow, but we had our head and Glass on NVIDIA as they explained SHIELD, then our Olympus OM-D on the product. So each time you see SHIELD it’s through a dedicated camera, and the rest is shot with Google Glass.

While this last video isn’t quite something you can “compare” it does however show you another set of options and opportunity with Glass. Being able to record the same situation and demo simultaneously, without having 3 arms. There’s obviously advantages and disadvantages from each, but we wanted to give you the video and let you decide.

Does the loss of 1080p capture and slightly lower audio quality throw you off, or does the convenience and endless opportunity to record with Glass make it worth the trade off? You won’t all be recording with two devices, but what about the Father holding a child in one hand, yet still capturing his daughters soccer game at the same time? That is just one example, but a good one.

Okay, okay, just get a tripod and shoot video with that Olympus instead. Like we said, pros and cons. Since Glass isn’t evenly remotely close to being consumer ready, we won’t talk about price, but that will obviously be another factor later on. So what do you guys think about it. Does the opportunity and ease of recording with Glass give it a leg up on cameras and smartphones? Not to mention you can do it all by voice, or will you still opt for a dedicated camera? These are just a few small examples of the many, but we wanted to share it with you all. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Google Glass vs HTC One vs Olympus OM-D video shootout is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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HTC has been criticized for years for bringing out smartphones that were too thick, something that the company even admitted themselves. This has changed in the last two years, and HTC has just released one of the best-looking Android phones I’ve come across. How will the new HTC One fare when compared with the competition?

I’ve had an iPhone 4S for about a year, but when the iPhone 5 was announced, I wasn’t enthralled. It didn’t really make much sense to me to have only a slightly larger screen, with a slimmed down profile. On top of that, I’ve had plenty of time to play around with my girlfriend’s iPhone 5 and I wasn’t impressed. So basically, I’ve been trying to make my iPhone 4S last as long as possible before I changed to a new phone. This year, two strong contenders appeared in the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4.

After having played with some demo units, noticing that the HTC One ran smoother, took faster pics, and basically just looked better, I decided on the HTC One and ordered it last week. Two days later, I was playing with my 64GB silver Droid phone. I had also found a buyer for my iPhone 4S, which reduced the cost of upgrading significantly.

The S4 and HTC One have similar specs. Both offer 4G LTE versions. The S4 has a faster quad-core processor (1.9GHz instead of 1.7GHz), but in everyday use, because of the Android skin it has to run, the HTC is just snappier. There are other differences, including the fact that the S4 has a microSD card slot, allowing you to add a 64GB card to the 16GB internal memory, Gorilla Glass 3 (the HTC One has Gorilla Glass 2), and that the S4 has a removable back, allowing you to change batteries on the fly.

The HTC One’s housing is CNC-machined from one solid piece of aluminum, and it exudes quality, compared to the cheap plastic-feeling S4. The HTC One’s 4.7-inch full HD 1080p, 486ppi screen isn’t too shabby either. Having had an iPhone for a while, I’ve grown used to not being able to replace my batteries, but I would have liked to add another 64GB of storage via a microSD card slot.

The biggest difference between the HTC and my old phone, at least for me, is the camera sensor. The 300μm sensor is an industry first (compared to 100μm on most phones), and challenges the megapixel race in camera sensors on smartphones. While it only has a 4.7 MP resolution, the larger sensor allows it to capture more light, giving better performance in low-light conditions. On the other hand, the S4 has a traditional sensor with a 13-megapixel resolution, but I’d rather have better image quality than more megapixels.

The HTC’s camera app is very responsive and takes photos almost immediately. In my experience, the iPhone (4S/5) and S4 take longer to focus and to capture images. With the HTC One, it’s almost instantaneous and very easy to miss unless you check the gallery.

If you’re considering switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, you’re probably worrying about apps, and how Android works compared to iOS. I’ve had a couple of days with the HTC One, and I’ve managed to figure out most of my questions very quickly. Most of the apps you’ve grown accustomed to are available on Android. I like how the Google Apps all look slightly better and often have more functions than in iOS, due to the open nature of the operating system and its arguably more robust APIs. Also, unlike iOS, rooting an Android phone and using advanced features is quite easy.

The HTC One’s speakers simply blow away the competition. I’ve listened to videos, music, directly without any headphones and I was really impressed by the quality of the stereo speakers. Yes, there are two speaker grilles on this device, as well as an amp powered by Beats by Dre. Headphone amplification is nice as well. It’s definitely a step up from anything else that I’ve come across.

The included touchscreen keyboard isn’t the best that I’ve used. It’s frustrating at times, but I know that the more I use it, the better I will get at using it. Or, because this is an Android phone, I can just download another keyboard that will work better for me.

HTC’s Blinkfeed feels a lot like Flipboard, but I like the mix of Twitter and Facebook posts that appears on my home screen. You can customize it with different feeds, which is what I’ve done, but I haven’t yet managed to add Instagram, which is annoying. Also, I’ve encountered problems trying to sync my phone with my MacBook Pro. The HTC Sync Software doesn’t seem to work and I’ve been using the AirDroid app to transfer my music over my home Wi-Fi network.

Overall, the HTC One is a beautifully crafted device. Polished, running smoothly without any significant bugs, and easy to use. As with any Android phone, iPhone converts will need some time to adapt, but the added features and specs make it a nice alternative.

You can get the HTC One for as little as $148(USD) with a 2-year AT&T contract over on Amazon, or if you prefer an unlocked device, you’ll be spending around $649. For North American customers, it’s also available via T-Mobile and Sprint with similar contract discounts.

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In February the red HTC One was sighted for the very first time on the manufacturer’s own website. The image was taken down soon after that, but once the red HTC One pre-orders were opened, it was confirmed that the crimson colored HTC flagship was indeed a reality. Once again, one of the hottest smartphones on the market right now has popped up again in red on a U.K. retailer’s website.

Many believe that the red variant will actually be exclusive to Verizon, but given how HTC dodged questions about the One on Verizon, it is safe not to equate this color with the carrier just yet. Handtec, a U.K. based retailer, had the 32GB variant listed online though it is claimed to be out of stock. The listing is still carrying a price, so there might be hope that this smartphone will be back in stock in the very near future. Can this be another mistake, seeing as how the manufacturer itself claims that all they’re offering right now are black and silver variants, not red? Would you go for a red HTC One?

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