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The Nokia 2680 Slide is Nokia's first slide phone developed for entry level markets. It combines multimedia features and internet access into an affordable and stylish handset.A VGA camera is included and photos can be viewed on the 128 x 160 TFT colour display. Captured pictures can easily be shared via MMS, Bluetooth or uploaded using the 2680 slide's web browser. Video capture and playback is also supported.GPRS internet connectivity is provided for high speed internet access. A GPRS Web browser is included and WAP 2.0 is also supported.An FM radio is included and features a recorder that allows you to record songs from the radio. This may not work in all regions.Personal information m...
Featuring a striking diamond cut design and geometric patterns the Nokia 7070 Prism has been announced as one of Nokia's up and coming phones.Every feature of the 7070, including its hands free speaker and voice recorder, has been designed for people who want to stand out from the crowd. Users will be able to create their own style with personalised screensavers, wallpapers and MP3 ringtones.The Nokia 7070 Prism has been designed to be an affordable phone and doesn't support luxuries such as a camera. But at an estimated retail price of 50 Euros, this handset still provides good value for money and provides up to 11MB or memory for downloads and storage.GPRS connectivity is provided for fast internet access. A WAP 2.0 xHTML browser is provided for browsing...
The Nokia 1680 Classic has been announced as Nokia's most affordable CameraPhone to date.Featuring a 300K pixel VGA camera with video recording, the 1680 Classic also features fast one touch access for videos and photos. The display is TFT with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels and supports up to 64,000 colours.32MB of Flash memory and 4MB of SDRAM is provided for storing your photos, videos and other content.The Nokia 1680 Classic also has a web focus and provides GPRS internet access for fast web surfing and downloads. A WAP 2.0 XHTML browser is provided.A range of messaging and email features such as SMS, MMS, Nokia Express Audio messaging, instant messa...
Samsung and Adidas have recently joined forces to launch the miCoach, a true sports music mobile phone. This handset has been designed for people who like to enjoy music and other multimedia while they are working out.Equipped with a heart rate monitor and stride sensor, the miCoach can operate as an advanced interactive training system. Personal data can be collected and analysed to create customised training plans based on your fitness and desired goals.Real time feedback of information such as heart rate, distance, speed and calories burned is available while you workout. Tapping the phone twice gives the user instant updates for the workout. Interactiv...
The recently unveiled SonyEricsson XPERIA X1 features a unique Arc Slider design that allows the screen to slide out and reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The following image shows how the Arc Slider design is implemented:The XPERIA X1 also features a metal body finish, 3-inch wide VGA display, touch screen with handwriting recognition and the Windows Mobile operating system for SmartPhone functionality. The XPERIA interface consists of customisable panels that can be touched to access your web, multimedia or other applications.Multiple navigation sources are provided for convenient and intuitive interaction with the phone. The touch screen, 4-way key, QWERTY keyboard and optical joystick ca...
Research In Motion have this month launched the BlackBerryPearl 8120 SmartPhone in Indonesia. This model combines SmartPhone power with stylish looks and multimedia features.Multimedia features of the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 include a 2 megapixel camera with video capture, expandable memory via microSD card, media player and a 3.5mm jack for headsets. The 2 megapixel camera features 5x digital zoom, automatic flash and video capture in resolutions of 240x180 or 176x144.SmartPhone functionality includes an email client, task list, calendar, memo pad, address book and web browser. A new "Page View" option is included for the BlackBerry browser that allows the user to quickly zoom in and out of selected areas of a web page...
The Nokia N82 SmartPhone has today been unveiled in a stylish new jet black. This is perhaps a response from Nokia to mixed opinions about the appearance of the older shiny silver model.Multimedia capabilities, high-speed internet and integrated GPS navigation are standout features of the Nokia N82. The camera is top notch as well, providing 5 Megapixels, Xenon flash, Car Zeiss optics, auto focus, fast between shot reloading and DVD like quality video capture.The integrated GPS and high resolution camera can work together to tag photos with capture location metadata. The capture location of each image can then be viewed at a later date from the phone or on a computer.The Nokia Sports Tracker application is also supporte...
The SonyEricsson G900 features a touch screen interface and camera with a high capture resolution of 5 megapixels. This is one of two touch screen organiser phones that have recently been announced by Sony Ericsson, the other being the 3.2 megapixel G700 model.The G900 model has all of the functionality of the G700 with additional features including the higher camera resolution of 5 megapixels, touch enabled camera functions, touch photo album editor and WiFi support. Other camera upgrades include Auto Focus and a picture blogging feature.All touch screen functions of the G700 m...
The SonyEricsson G700 is a 3G touch screen organiser phone that features a 3.2 megapixelcamera. This is one of two touch screen organiser phones that have recently been announced by Sony Ericsson, the other being the 5 megapixel G900 model.The large 2.4 inch touch display features "one touch" control for a range of organiser functions that include contacts, calendars, pictures, notes and shortcuts to your favorite websites. The touch screen on the G700 also features hand writing recognition and allows you to enter hand written text with the supplied stylus. Finger input is also...
The new Motorola W161 and W181 have been recently announced as new additions to Motorola's W series. These phones are marketed as affordable handsets for everyday communication.Motorola W161The Motorola W161 (above left) is a very simple handset that offers all of the basic functions that are required from a mobile phone. It features an intuitive user interface with a large display and keypad, simple messaging and CrystalTalk technology. CrystalTalk separates voice from background and wind noise to produce loud and clear audio.A nice feature of this phone is an integrated FM radio with stereo support and an enhanced FM radio user interface.Specifications:- Display: 128x128 Monochrome- Battery: 590 minutes of talk time, 465 hours of standby time- FM Radio...
The SamsungSoul 5 Megapixel kick sliderphone has been announced as Samsungs flagship product for 2008. Soul, an abbreviation of "The Spirit of Ultra", was named to honor the completion of the Ultra Edition series of handsets.This stylish, slim and lightweight handset has been designed to offer both features and looks for style conscious users.Offering 5 megapixels, the camera is also equipped with a range of professional photographic functions that include Auto Focus, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), Face Detection, Image Stabiliser and Image Editor. The Soul also offers a large 2.2" 16M QVGA TFT LCD, ideal for viewing and edi...
The Nokia 6124 classic is a compactmultimediaphone that has this month been announced exclusively for the Vodafone market.Vodafone customer's world-wide will benefit from high speed access to Vodafone's internet and entertainment services. 3G broadband download speeds at up to 10 times faster what is currently available from 3G will be supported by the Nokia 6124. Customers who frequently use their mobile for internet browsing and video streaming should certainly benefit from this handset.Other standout features include a large 2.0"display, 2 megapixel camera an external memory s...
The SonyEricsson C902 Cyber shot is a stylish cameraphone that offers an impressive capture resolution of 5 megapixels. The C902 is one of two new Cyber shot phones recently announced by Sony Ericsson, the other being the C702 which was covered in the previous post.Featuring a slim, compact design with slide out lens cover, this camera phone has been built for style. From the back view, this handset doesn't resemble a mobile phone at all!The 5 megapixel camera features Face Detection, Auto Focus, Auto Rotate and photo flash. The Face Detection and Auto Focus feature lets the cam...
The SonyEricsson C720 Cyber shot offers a 3.2 megapixel camera optimised for single handed use and a GPS with location based imaging. This phone is one of two recently announced additions to the Cyber shot phone range. The other model is the 5 megapixel C902 which will be covered in the next post.The C720 Cyber shot has been designed for a range of conditions and features a unique splash and dust resistant design. Sony Ericsson describes this model as a phone that can always be at your side wherever you go, whatever you do.Designed to let you take pictures in any position, the C720 features a camera key and active lens cover that are specifically placed so one hand can stabilise th...
The new SonyEricsson Z770 is an elegant clamshell phone optimised for the web with HSDPA data speeds. It is designed to make it straightforward to surf the web, receive the latest news and read emails.Designed for web access on the move, the Z770 features an email setup wizard, high speed web access, intuitive navigation features for fast web browsing and Google maps for mobile. Once online, a Magnetic Mouse Pointer controlled by the navigation key can be used to help with web browsing. The mouse pointer icon changes depending upon its position on the Web page (i.e. from text input to pointer or link). Pan and zoom is also available for viewing areas of interest.The
The LG KF600 is a stylish mobile phone that features a unique interactive touch screen (InteractPad) and kick-slider design. This handset was the winner of the 2008 iF Product Design Award.The InteractPad features context specific virtual keys that change to match the current task. The intention of this design is to provide a simple way to navigate through the numerous menus and features that are available on modern mobile phones. The LG KF600's InteractPad helps the user out by illuminating the menu keys that are required for the task at hand. The virtual keys have been designed to be larger and better spaced than physical keys.Another nice feature of the InteractPad touch screen is m...
The Motorola W230 is a slim, pocket sized candy bar handset that offers mobile phone basics, a powerful music player and long-lasting battery life.One of the standout features of the W230 is a dedicated music key for accessing the music player features. The integrated digital audio player supports MP3 and other popular formats such as iMelody, MIDI and AMR. A microSD card with up to 2GB of memory is available for storing songs.An FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System) is also supported that can be played in stereo through headphones or on the internal speaker.The long-lasting battery of the Motorola W230 provides up to 450 hours of standby time and up to 9...
Nokia have introduced the N78, a smartphone with impressive multimedia capabilities and even a GPS. This handset is expected to start shipping in the second quarter of 2008.The Nokia N78 combines music, video, photography and navigation and is designed to take advantage of new services such as the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi - a new online service that lets users share their personal media.The N78 features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, integrated GPS with free Nokia maps, high-speed HSPDA 3G connectivity and a microSD memory card (currently available up to 8GB).The combination of GPS and the 3.2 megapixel digital camera can be used for the increas...
The new SonyEricsson T280 and T270 are stylish, affordably priced mobile phones that feature a slim 13mm brushed metal case and Bluetooth connectivity.Sony Ericsson T270This handset has been designed for the business user who just wants to get the essentials done well. The T270 was developed without a camera to keep things simple and is built in a metal housing with a clearly laid out keypad to provide a robust phone that is easy to use. Functions for the business user include a phonebook, calendar, one touch messages and a built-in speakerphone for conference calls.Sony Ericsson T280The only real difference between the T270 and the T280 is that the latter model includes a 1.3 mega...
E-TEN have unveiled the Glofiish V900, the company's first Pocket PC Phone to support mobile TV. Support is provided for DVB-H, DVB-T, TDMB and DAB broadcasting standards.This handset is connectivity focused and features HSDPA, GSM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Other notable features are a new touch-based user interface and VGA display, ideal for watching TV while on the move.E-TEN will be displaying the V900 and other Glofiish products during 3GSM, scheduled for February 11-14.Original source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/11/e-ten-glofiish-v900-surfaces-flush-with-mobile-tv-support/Recent E-TEN Posts:E-TEN Glofiish X650...
The new GPS-Enabled BlackBerryPearl 8110 Smartphone from RIM has this month been launched by Vodafone UK and Vodafone Spain. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is one of the smallest and lightest Smartphones on the market and the first BlackBerry Pearl model to feature built-in GPS.The Vodafone Sat Nav application is included with the 8110 for UK customers. Sat Nav provides customers with voice instructions, 3D moving maps, live traffic updates and free local text search capabilities. Vodafone Spain customers are provided with the Vodafone GPS Navigator, a rich navigation and mapping system based on the Telmap Navigator.As well as the addition of built-in GPS, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 builds on the features of the 8100 model w...
E-TEN Information Systems have this month announced the Glofiish X650, a connectivity focused SmartPhone that features a high resolution VGA display.The most notable feature of the Glofiish X650 is the high 640x480 resolution of the VGA display, four times higher than what you would find on a typical SmartPhone. The high resolution means that the user will be able to fit larger proportions of documents, maps, web pages etc, on the screen at one time with the obvious advantage of less scrolling. Additional advantages of the 640x480 resolution include sharper text and more detailed images and videos.The Glofiish X650 runs the Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system, providing Microsoft Office Mobile, Windows Live and other utilities. E-TEN's exclusive software suite is also preloaded ...
With so many makes and models of mobile phones available today, the task of purchasing a new phone can be quite daunting. Where do you start? I decided to put together a top 5 list of tips for purchasing a new mobile phone.1. Set yourself a price rangeEven if you have no idea of what type of phone you are after, the most important thing to do before anything else is to decide how much you are willing to spend. I have heard of many people who have walked into a mobile phone store without any idea of what type of phone they are after, only to end up walking out having spent twice as much as they needed to, for a phone full of features that they will never use.2. Choose a suitable network ...
The recently released Motorola ROKR E8 should grab anyone's attention who likes to use their mobile phone as a music player.The ROKR E8 is designed for music. It features ModeShift technology that allow a smooth transition from phone to MP3 player to imaging device at the touch of a button. Another main feature of the user interface is the FastScroll navigation wheel which allows for for scrolling through songs, contacts and the image library with the slide of a thumb.Now is probably a good time to mention that the ROKR E8 is the first phone from Motorola to feature a haptic touch pad, providing a vibrating tactile feedback when the user touches the virtual buttons. Many people would argue that the ROKR E8 earns a few points over the iPhone in this respe...
The Nokia 7900 Prism is a striking looking 3G phone that features diamond cut geometric patterns, laser etched surfaces and polished matt finishing.This style focused phone includes a lighting effects feature that lets the user customise their phone to 49 different colours.The Nokia 7900 is one of the first phones by Nokia to feature an OLED (Organic LED) display. OLED displays do not need a backlight to function which means that they draw far less power than traditional backlit TFT displays. Another advantage of OLED techology over TFT is a much greater contrast ratio and rage of colours.The camera on the 7900 Prism is 2 megapixels with 8x digital zoom and flash. DVD quality video (H.263) recording and playback is also supported.Specifications:- Camera: 2...
Motorola has today announced the MOTO Z10 - a pocket-sized mobile phone filmstudio.The MOTO Z10 is an update of the Z8, the worlds first kick-slider phone.Users will be able to capture high quality video at 30 frames per second, edit footage and add a soundtrack, commentary and visual effects all from their handset.Features- 3.2 megapixel camera, burst mode delivers 3 shots per second- 30 frames per second video capture- 2.2" QVGA display for 30 frames per second video playback- Up to 32GB microSD card- Instant media download and streaming at HSDPA 3.6Mbps- MP3, AMR, AAC AAC+, WMA, 3GPP, H.263, H.264, Mpeg4- Bluetooth and USB connectivityThe MOTO Z10 is a sleek and stylish phone with man...
There has been more talk about 4G (fourth generation) mobile broadband recently and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN's) has announced that the first 4G field trials have been completed in Berlin.As 4G seems to have taken a step closer to reality, I decided to do some research and find out what advantages 4G may offer over 3G. The specifications for 4G are not standardized yet but the following 3G vs 4G table gives an idea of what 4G is likely to provide. Technology3G4GFrequency band1.8 - 2.5GHz2 - 8GHzBandwidth5-20MHz5-20MHzData rateUp to 2Mbps100Mbps moving - 1Gbps stationaryAccessW-CDMAVSF-OFCDM and VSF-CDMA FECTurbo-codesConcatenated codesSwitchingCircuit/PacketPacketThe existing 3G W-CDMA standard will be replaced in 4G by VSF-OFCDM and VSF-CDMA. VSF-OFCDM allows extremely high downlink co...
SonyEricsson have today announced the first truly global Walkman phone - the W760.The W760 will support tri-band HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) enabling downloads at broadband speed downloads from wherever in the world it is used.I have been considering purchasing a mobile phone with GPS for some time and may just wait until the W760 is released. I currently own the w810i walkman phone which I am generally happy with. The addition of GPS would be a nice upgrade.Features:- GPS and Wayfinder Navigator plus Google maps- Twin speakers with Stereo Widening- An optional Active Speaker for outdoor use- SensMe - analyzes your tracks your tracks and lets you search by mood (upbeat, som...
Nokia have recently released the N81, a 3G mobile multimedia entertainment studio with an impressive 8GB of memory.The N81 is music focused and includes a new 3D multimedia menu that is intended to make music and digital content easier to access. The Nokia "navi wheel" feature is also included which turns the square navigation pad into a touch pad allowing fast scrolling through menus and songs. This is also one of the first phones from Nokia to provide access to their over the air, online music store. The N81 provides integrated stereo speakers and a 3.5mm jack for headphones.The Nokia N81 also has smartphone status and runs the Symbian OS 9.2 operating system providing a range of appli...
