Best Buys for Mobile Phones

October 29th, 2009 | HTC, LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia, Samsung Mobile Phones, Sony Ericsson, iPhone

If you are considering Samsung mobiles, the S8000 Jet, S5230 Tocco Lite, i900 Omnia, and Tocco Ultra S8300 are among the best buys, according to mobile phone reviews.

The Samsung S8000 Jet is a 3G touch-screen phone with a fascinating 3.1inch high-colour touch screen with a user-friendly TouchWiz interface. This handset has a built-in AGPS navigation feature and supports Wi-Fi® Bluetooth® technology.

The Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite is a handsome touch-screen phone with camera, FM radio & music player and supports Bluetooth® technology.

In the LG mobile family, the best deals include the GC900 Viewty Smart and Cookie KP500. The LG GC900 Viewty Smart has a 3inch touch-screen and supports 3G HSDPA, Wi-Fi™, GPS navigation and EDGE. The Cookie KP500 has a 3inch touch-screen, built-in camera, music player and FM radio.

Nokia’s best buys include the N97, 5800 XpressMusic and 6600 Slide. The N97 is a 3G smartphone that has a 3.5inch touch-screen, expandable memory, slide out QWERTY keyboard, 5-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and a built-in music player. This handset supports 3G HSDPA, GPS navigation, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi technologies.

The Nokia 5800 Xpress Music is a 3G phone with 3.2inch high-colour touch-screen, expandable memory, 3.2-megapixel camera, and many music features, including a music player with album graphics display. It supports GPS navigation, Wi-Fi and 3G HSDPA technologies. The Nokia 6600 Slide supports many technologies, such as EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth® and USB cabled connectivity. Its features include a built-in 3.2-megapixel camera and an integrated music player.

In the Sony Ericsson range, the W995, C510 and C905 are among the company’s top products. The C905 is a 3G camera-phone that comes with a music player, expandable memory, and 8.1-megapixel Cybershot™ camera. The C510 Cyber-Shot™ camera-phone is a 3G HSDPA capable handset with many music and messaging features. The W995 is a slide Walkman® music phone with album art display, shake control music feature, FM radio with RDS and a TrackID™ music recognition feature. It also has a built-in 8.1-megapixel camera and supports 3G HSDPA, GPS navigation and Wi-Fi™ technologies.

The Apple iPhone 3G S is a 3G smartphone with a 3.5inch touch-screen, which supports Wi-Fi, 3G HSDPA, EDGE and Bluetooth® technologies. This handset has a built-in iPod music player, expandable memory and a QWERTY keyboard on its touch-screen.

HTC Hero is a 3G touch-screen phone that supports an Android® operating system, 3G, Wi-Fi ® and Bluetooth® technologies. It also features a 5-megapixel camera, video player and music player.

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Mobile Broadband Review – Eclipse

October 28th, 2009 | Mobile Broadband, Wireless Technology

Eclipse broadband is a UK-based company. A part of the Kingston Communications group, Eclipse Broadband has a reputation of being an innovative, customer-focused and reliable source of broadband. Indeed, throughout the UK a myriad of businesses and home users utilise the company’s services and products. Customers can access pay-as-you-go broadband by applying for one-month contracts, which allow them flexibility. Alternatively, customers can also utilise the company’s 12-month contracts that comes with highly regarded customer support services.

Eclipse broadband offers a wide variety of deals and packages to suit the needs of their clients. Their primary broadband packages are labeled ‘home’ and ‘evolution’. Both these options offer a fixed, flat-fee, per-month charge, with unlimited Internet time and downloads. In addition, the packages offer the quickest broadband throughout the entire day, including those times of the day that are usually high in online traffic.

While Eclipse is not one of the major players in the UK broadband market, it has managed to tailor a secure holding of clients in the broadband field of play. Its success is attributed to Eclipse’s variety and range of innovative packages, as well as renowned customer services. In addition, its prices are competitive and all clients will find the package tailored to their needs and budget. Eclipse is praised for their customer support services and is considered a healthy alternative to other major broadband providers. Indeed, reviewers have given this broadband supplier an average rating of seven out of ten for its products and services; an exemplary result.

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LG Renoir kc910 Overview

October 27th, 2009 | Camera Phones, LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

LG finally achieved a first class mobile image when it released the Renoir kc910. This gadget surpasses the standards of the LG Viewty, which was released a year ago. The latest model has an outstanding 8-megapixel camera, which boasts some unique features that see off its competitors.

The LG Renoir kc910 is named after Renoir, the impressionist painter, which hints that the phone’s imaging and photographic capabilities can be expected to reach new heights. The Renoir kc910 uses a high quality Schneider-Kreuznach lens, autofocus, xenon flash and other exciting features such as face tracking and beauty shooting choices. Another unique feature of this wonder phone is the Touch Shot, which makes use of the screen. Apart from these exciting camera features, the phone can also capture video at 120fps and instantly add special effects.

The screen measures 3inches across and uses a high resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. It has a virtual on-screen QWERTY keyboard and supports T9 predictive text.

The phone’s multimedia features offer even more, in fact it is claimed to be the first handset to feature Dolby Mobile speakers. The LG Renoir kc910’s music player can play a multitude of audio formats, including MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC++ and WMA; it can also play back videos in DivX and Xvid formats, enabling you to watch movies right on your phone.

The LG Renoir kc910 has an impressive built-in memory of 100MB, which can be expanded even further by using a microSD card. This phone is among the few to use fast HSDPA, which gives a 7.2mbps download speed; it also comes with an assisted GPS.

There is no doubt that the LG Renoir kc910 has moved the standards of mobile phones to higher heights.

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Nokia N95 8GB – still as popular as ever

October 23rd, 2009 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia

If you know someone who owned a Nokia N95 and you felt pangs of jealousy as he or she lovingly held the unit, now you can have a new Nokia N95 with 8GB of internal memory, which is a big increase to accommodate all the extra features of this latest gadget.

If you found the features of the original Nokia N95 impressive, like the Carl Zeiss lens and GPS, the new model has improved contrast and sharpness features to help you enjoy endless hours of video; actually an eye popping 20hours. As a result of these extra features, the phone has a thicker and more powerful battery for an extended life, which will increase your enjoyment and pleasure.

If you are a fan of the latest pop, reggae, hip-hop or R and B music, you can get all these and more from the Nokia Music Store. You can choose from millions of different songs and coupled with fantastic software, you will find the sound reproduction exceptional. With its extended memory, you can store lots of games and music, too.

The phone’s performance is excellent and it has a smart touch-screen, with good signal reception as well as fast web browsing. It has a talk time of 300minutes and a standby time of 280hours.

The N95 is not for the introvert, because with all the features of its predecessor and its increased memory, you’ll find you need to flaunt it. Overall, this phone is sure to make your day.

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G1 T-Mobile mobile phone

October 22nd, 2009 | Google Android, HTC, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

The G1 lacks the stylish feel and sleek design commonly found in top brands of smartphones. With a width of 0.62” and weight of 5.57ounces, the G1 T-Mobile mobile phone hardly matches the standard dimensions of its closest competitors, such as iPhones (0.48”) and the RAZR V3 (0.55”), though it is close to the standard for many pocket size gadgets.

The LCD screen is almost the full width of the phone and at the bottom are the trackball and five buttons. First-time users may struggle with the first and last buttons, which are positioned at opposite ends of the keyboard. The trackball is the same as those featured on Blackberry devices. It is actually of little use, given the touch screen and keyboard, but it will certainly make it easier to navigate through a series of website links. The rubbery ball is also clickable, just like a mouse; there is a volume toggle on the left side of the phone and a camera button on the lower right.

As with the iPhone, G1 T-mobile phones have 320×480 pixel resolution, though pixel density is a little compressed due to the smaller size. Nonetheless, images are of good quality in general. Low light photography is not worth pursuing, but image quality is far better under normal conditions. The overall performance of the G1 camera is not comparable with its nearest rivals and even at maximum brightness it still lags behind.

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Broadband Services Without a Contract

October 20th, 2009 | Broadband, Mobile Technology, Wireless Technology

For the most part, broadband providers typically offer their services in exchange for at least a twelve-month commitment from the customer. However, there are a few providers in the UK that offer broadband without a contract. Before you rush out to sign up with one of these contract-free services, keep a few things in mind.

First, expect to pay a higher monthly rate for the service. The reason for this is simple; the broadband provider is taking more of a risk by offering services without a contract. In addition, they do not have the relative security of a twelve-month commitment, so in order to compensate for the perceived level of extra risk, a higher monthly fee is usually charged.

There is also a good chance that foregoing a contract will mean that you have to pay some sort of set-up fee in order to start using the service. In contrast, broadband deals that involve a contract are more likely to waive the set-up fees altogether. The savings on this line item alone is often worth committing to at least a twelve-month contract.

Nonetheless, there are some benefits to initiating broadband services without a contract. Should you need to terminate the service quickly, there is no contractual obligation to fulfil, such as paying for all or at least part of the remaining charges applicable to such a contract. In addition, companies offering contract plans sometimes have contract-free services. If you find that you like the service and plan on staying with them for a long time, it is usually an easy process to migrate to a contract and take advantage of the lower rates.

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HTC Snap Overview

October 16th, 2009 | HTC, Mobile Phone Reviews

The HTC snap is another 3G smartphone that boasts a powerful Internet browser, which allows users to download and anyone needs wants to stay online can use a messenger service. It maximises its Internet capacity by enabling users to use its e-mail service, text messaging and instant messaging.

Multimedia has taken a new step with these features, as they are more advanced than ever in this smartphone. The HTC Snap can share photos and video clips to compatible MMS contacts, while its memory is also quite impressive, with 92-megabytes of RAM memory and 256-megabytes of ROM. To add more storage, you can also use a MicroSD memory card.

Users get the absolute maximum out of HTC Snap, since the battery life is proven to be one of its highlights, with some 8.5hours of 3G talk time being available.

The 2.4inch 65k colour TFT LCD screen with LED backlight and QWERTY keyboard also makes web browsing more enjoyable than ever. The screen provides a wonderful viewing experience when browsing through photos and videos and to top off its list of features, the unit also has a 2-megapixel camera with video-recording capacity.

The HTC Snap weighs just 120gms in total, so it is a really useful phone that you can carry anywhere.

The music player can recognise many audio formats, such as WMV, ASF, MP4, 3GP, AVI, 3G2 and M4V.

In reviews, overall, the HTC Snap is seen as an excellent choice.

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Sony Ericsson C903 Review

October 15th, 2009 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Sony Ericsson

Once again, Sony Ericsson have proved that they continuously seek to improve their phones. The new C903 is a slide cameraphone that is really glossy, both figuratively and literally.

Figuratively, it is glossy since it promises the user a very special kind of feel with its stylish structure. The C903 is a high-end phone, which maximises design and function. With its 2.4inch screen, it gives users the “full screen” perspective, which is quite useful when viewing pictures. Since it is a slide phone, it uses keypads for typing, which gives an advantage to its users compared to fully-fledged touch-screen phones.

Quite literally, it is glossy, because it is a fingerprint magnet and you will always be bothered cleaning marks off, time after time after time. However, plastic or acrylic protectors are available in many stores.

As with most of the new SE cameraphones, the Sony Ericsson C903 features a 5-megapixel camera and the whole package of imaging applications, like SmileShutter™, autofocus, face detector, flash and image stabiliser. It also has video capture capabilities and 3G, enabling video calling.

Never forget that Sony Ericsson always see to it that their phones are jam-packed with features and as a result, they put an emphasis on media playing. The C903 can play media files, especially MP3s and can identify unknown tracks thanks to TrackID™ technology. The music player also has with a MegaBass™ sound feature, allowing users to enjoy the best quality sound, no matter what their favourite style of music.

To sum up, the Sony Ericsson C903 is, quite simply, a stylish slide-camera and media phone.

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LG Prada 2 – fashionable phones just got better!

October 12th, 2009 | LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

The LG Prada 2 kf900 phone has become a fashion statement in the mobile market, confirming LG as the leader in mobile design and innovation. It is a 3G phone with glamorous appeal and designer looks.

The phone’s internal features are as fabulous as its appearance. The Prada II is the second Prada phone to be released by LG and features a smooth slide-out QWERTY keyboard, which enables the user to maximise text messaging.

Its sleek black casing and silver metal keyboard compliment the convenience of the handset’s ability to go anywhere. It is compact, measuring 16.8mm deep by 54mm wide by 105mm tall. The G Prada 2 kf900 has a 3inch screen with a high screen resolution of 240 x 400 pixel display, which provides for a an crystal clear viewing resolution.

The LG Prada 2 kf900’s memory can be expanded by using a MicroSD memory card for additional data storage. There is a 5-megapixel camera with Schneider Kreuznach lens, autofocus, flash and picture storage features. It also has a video-recording capacity and an application you can use to edit and share video clips. A built-in music player is another highlight of the handset, as it provides high quality sound reproduction.

This phone has an e-mail service, which is useful when the owner is away from the computer. This service, makes it possible to create, send, receive and store emails, while an Instant Messaging service and web browser are just two more of its top-notch features.

Overall, the LG Prada 2 kf900 is more than just a fashion phone, as it combines functionality, design and beauty all rolled into one.

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Are All Broadband Services the Same?

October 9th, 2009 | Broadband, Mobile Technology, Wireless Technology

Today, when people think about broadband, many assume that all services are exactly alike, but this is not the case. Here are some important differences between broadband services that you should be aware of before you enter into any contractual agreement with a provider.

For many, broadband is a term used to identify any Internet connection that is faster than a dial-up connection. You can choose from DSL, wireless, satellite and cable based services. Each of them has their own merits and potential drawbacks. Depending on your situation, one may be a better option than the rest.

Keep in mind that there are different speeds of broadband capability. For example, some DSL plans include what is known as a ‘light broadband option’, which is ideal for fast web browsing, reading email and other basic functions. However, it may not be your best bet for viewing television programmes online or downloading large music and video files. Instead you should consider DSL, cable or satellite broadband that is capable of handling these more data transfer intensive tasks with ease.

Some broadband deals include ancillary services, such as the capability to support multiple users under one account. Others offer free wireless service at selected locations, which is often an excellent benefit for students and those who travel frequently. Different plans have different limitations, so be sure to read the fine print of the contract carefully before making a commitment.

The bottom line is that in order to select the right provider, you must spend some time comparing broadband deals. This means reading the fine print thoroughly in order to find out the actual speed, system requirements and various other essentials. Failure to do so could leave you very disappointed with your selection. 

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