In the world of tech we know a lot about the major companies that stay heavily in the spotlight. Our samsungs, Motorolas, HTC'S and our LG's. But what about the smaller companies that aren't as internationally known, but still produce great quality devices? Well I'm going to do my best right now to introduce you to a few of these lesser known companies.
Let us start with a company, that has made quite a few successful devices, and yet still has yet the gain the recognition it fully deserves. Asus, who once were known solely for net books and laptops ventured into the beautiful world of android mobile tech. They began with the Asus transformer pads, they also released the padfone and the fonepad. 2 completely separate devices, yet 2 completely beautiful ideas. Recently google contracted them to create the nexus 7 line of tablets (2012, 2013). Asus is a company who has always produced premium quality devices for those of us on budgets. And the nexus 7 line is a testament to this. Last year the nexus arrived, as a Smash hit. It cornered the market and forced all other companies to follow in its footsteps, this year? Asus bumped the specs completely, brighter screen, added a rear sensor (which I'm Still leery on tablets with rear cameras) and improved internals. Now let me say this, I have a nexus 7 from last year, and I've demoed this years model and man oh man...this years model is just outstanding. Asus is on my radar as they have been for a while and I'm certain the phone they have in the shadows can put all other companies on notice.
I've mentioned this next company a few times in my recent posts...Oppo if you're unaware of oppo and their existence? I'm here to tell you now, oppo may not become popular outside of Japan and Korea? But they for sure will be on the tips of all our tongues before 2015. Their current android offering known as the N1 is a device that's built with great aesthetics, design and concept, but to be honest im not certain if the general public is ready for what it's offering. The rotating camera atop the device isn't a world first its innovated from past flip phones, yet it's the first on a current generation smart phone. As companies scramble to innovate and even invent, these smaller companies are taking past failures and rebirthing them, even if we aren't ready. Oppo may fail with the first offering, but the rebuild will be spectacular with consumer feedback.
I'm stoked to speak of my next company. Huawei. Huawei is a company that, if you bring them up in daily conversation there is a solid chance someone may know who you're referencing, but they won't be able to pinpoint an exact device. Huawei has been around for quite a while and they've had much success outside of the US, now they have devices in the US but not on any of the big hitting national carriers. They have the smaller markets somewhat cornered though, you know regional and local phone carriers. Huawei has great offerings in the mid tier phone range and even offers some solid tablets that not many know about. They have just ventured into the high end premium market and I'm interested to see what they can offer. I'm all about the smaller companies and always will be. You guys should keep your eyes on Huawei too.
My last company I'm going to speak on is a company that at one time? Was actually very well known. Kyocera, what happened to one of the most innovative companies of our generation? I remember there used to be a time Kyocera devices were everywhere, the slider line of phones? You were a top consumer if you had one, and believe me I know I had the slider and the slider 2. It took some bit of research from a friend of mine but they ended up sharing the URL to a line of Kyocera android devices that are all waterproof. It warmed my heart to see Kyocera still in the business. Even after the flop of the dual screen android phone the Kyocera echo...wow that was a disappointment. Kyocera may never see their glory days again, but its good to see them still holding strong in the mid tier range of America. I would love to see them venture into the premium range one last time though.
You guys should really look into these companies. The downside of purchasing any of their phones will be that they're international versions and may lack lte support. The upside is the fact that you're purchasing an exclusive device that many people in America may not have. Also if you have a moment? Definitely look into meizu, they are a company I've had eyes on for close to 2 years now, if they ever release a phone in America I will not know how to react. Well them and if Nokia were to ever make an android device, but hey that's a completely different article. Till next time folks.
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