September 2013 – Mattina Technology

iPhone 5C a New Color

By MT

Apple is releasing two new phones this fall; they are releasing the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5C is the lower end model and it is replacing the iPhone 5. It uses a plastic casing and comes in multiple colors. The iPhone 5C comes in five different colors; they are white, pink, yellow, blue, and green. I think it’s really cool that Apple is letting you choose between several different colors. This is something that they should have considered a few years ago. I really like how the blue model looks. The iPhone 5C is coming out on September 20, 2013. There is a 16gb version for $99 and a 32gb version for $199. What color iPhone do you think looks the best?

Source: Apple

Xbox One Release Date

By MT

Microsoft revealed that the Xbox One will come out on November 22, 2013. It comes out seven days after the PS4 comes out. I don’t think this puts Microsoft at a disadvantage. The Xbox One is a really powerful system. It has an 8-core x86 processor, 8GB of ram, a 500GB hard drive and a blue ray player. It is also said to be an all around media player with a variety of applications such as Skype. Some of the games that are coming out on the Xbox One include Forza 5, Titanfall, Halo, Call of Duty Ghosts, Deadrising 3 and Destiny. The PS4 and Xbox One are both very powerful systems. However, they lack a strong lineup of exclusives; it will be interesting to see how both consoles do in the long run. Are you going to pick up an Xbox One on day one?

Source: Xbox One Site

Nintendo 2DS and Wii U Price Cut

By MT

This week Nintendo Announced a new Nintendo DS system and they announced a Wii U price cut. The new Nintendo DS is called the Nintendo 2DS and it is coming out on October 12, 2013. The system is going to cost $129.99. It is supposed to be for the younger audience because it doesn’t have 3d capabilities. However, it can still play all the Nintendo 3DS games. It also has a new design; the new Nintendo 2DS is a slab that doesn’t open or close. I don’t care for the design at all. It looks really uncomfortable to hold and it doesn’t seem very portable. The original Nintendo DS was a lot more portable, you could close it up and put it in your pocket. What do you think of the new Nintendo 2DS?

The Wii U is also getting a significant price cut. The Wii U Deluxe model is getting a fifty dollar price cut. On September 20, 2013 the Wii U Deluxe model will cost $299.99. This is a step in the right direction for Nintendo and the Wii U. I think the Wii U is a great console, however the lack of games and the high price have been a struggle. Nintendo also announced the Wind Waker HD bundle. It will retail at $299.99 and it will include the new Wind Waker game. Will you be picking up a Wii U this fall? If I didn’t already have one I might consider purchasing this bundle.

Source: Nintendo