June 13th, 2009 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Sony Ericsson
The Sony Ericsson W700i provides users with a number of entertainment options. This compact device is great for those that want to use it as a digital music player or as a camera and of course it performs great as a mobile phone as well. The W700i is very easy to use which adds to its appeal.
The overall size of the phone is fairly average. It is 100 mm long by 46 mm wide by 20 mm thick. The W700i also weighs a trim 99 grams. Battery life is very good. Users will get around 9 hours of talk time or up to 400 hours on standby.
Included with this device is an integrated 2 megapixel camera which does have flash. Users can capture video with the camera as well. If you want to store your pictures on the phone you can use the 34 megabytes of included memory or take advantage of the Memory Stick Duo Pro expansion slot. As an added bonus, a 256 megabyte card is included with the phone.
The Sony Ericsson W700i can also be used to play music. Formats like MP3 and AAC are recognized by this mobile phone or you can listen to the FM radio which is integrated into the device. If this mobile phone is put into flight mode, the battery life will triple.
It should also be mentioned that this phone is only tri-band. Support is provided for the GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz networks. No support for 3G networks is included either.
June 11th, 2009 | LG, Mobile Phone Reviews
The LG KF510 mobile phone is an extremely compact slider. This particular device has a very elegant style to it which is actually quite simple in appearance. The KF510 is constructed with tempered glass which means it is resistant to scratching. The display on this device is a little more than two inches in size and it is extremely clear.
This LG mobile phone is just 10.9 mm thick. It is 104.5 mm long by 49.5 mm thick. Overall, the KF510 weighs 91 grams. Users can expect up to 4 hours of talk time or 400 hours on standby out of the battery that is included with this device.
There is a 3.15 megapixel camera that is integrated into this mobile phone. Users will appreciate the LED flash and image stabilization feature as well. The camera is capable of capturing QVGA video clips. No secondary camera is provided for video calling.
The LG KF510 can be used as a digital music player. Users can play their favourite MP3s on this device or listen to the built in FM radio. There is 16 megabytes of internal memory provided for users but the option to expand this further is available with the help of the microSD expansion slot. There is also an option to use an MP3 file as a ringtone on this device which can provide a bit of fun for users.
This LG mobile phone operates on the GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies. This device does not support 3G or Wi-Fi networks.
June 9th, 2009 | Blackberry, Mobile Phone Reviews
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphone is your basic clamshell design flip-phone. It’s the first flip-phone in the line of Blackberry mobile phones and while it’s not the most compact measuring at 3.9 inches by 1.9 inches by .7 inches deep, it’s not bad. When closed, users have a 128×160 pixel resolution screen that gives alerts for new messages, missed calls, and voicemails.
The phone is Bluetooth enabled and has a 2.0 megapixel camera. The strong email support and Wi-Fi connectivity of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphone is similar to the other Blackberry mobile phones. The phone also supports Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel WordPerfect, PDF, JPEG, and GIF files. However, unlike other BlackBerry mobile phones the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphone does not offer GPS which for some may be a must.
The keyboard design is up for debate. The keyboard design for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphone is borrowed from the BlackBerry Pearl and allows each button to be assigned two letters. When typing, the user is given possible word combinations which, if they like, they can select and forego typing the whole word. This proves difficult for some, but others enjoy it.
While the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphone comes with a lot of excellent features and is somewhat sleek in design, it does not support a 3G network which is the newest wave of technology among mobile phones.
June 7th, 2009 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia
The Nokia 6301 is your basic easy-to-use mobile phone. The design is quite simple and it’s not flashy. The phone measures 106 mm by 43.18 mm by 12.7 mm and weighs 1.4 ounces. It is light enough but the length could be awkward as some may think it’s not short enough to be a mobile phone. However, the phone is easy to use. The keyboard is large enough so you can easily dial numbers and the keypad is backlit. The screen which is 50.8 mm is large enough so you can view and take pictures.
However, the on-board camera is only 2 megapixels and does not come with a flash. There is no stability control but Nokia did add multi-shot features, brightness/white controls, and zoom. Despite these features the pictures are blurry, dark, noisy, and the colours look washed out.
The camera isn’t why you would buy this phone though. This phone is mainly geared toward those who are interested in the Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi calls were clear and for the most part sounded as if you were in your home. Very few calls are dropped and conversations aren’t broken up on the Nokia 6301. The main issue concerning the Wi-Fi is that the phone takes a few minutes to receive a signal once you’ve been out of reach. This delay is minimal and you may not even notice it.
Price wise, the Nokia 6301 is among the lower priced phones, which is appropriate for a phone of this type. Given the price range and the durability of the phone – which was no surprise considering the other Nokia mobile phones I’ve had – the Nokia 6301 would be a good purchase for those looking for a high quality, simple, no-frills mobile phone.
June 4th, 2009 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones
The Samsung P260 Phone is one of the lower priced mobile phones on the market but unlike some counterparts, this phone is one of the most reliable phones available today. However, it’s not the most swanky-looking of phones. The Samsung P260 Phone is much thicker than other Samsung mobile phones and it is rather boxy which makes it look like a phone from almost a decade ago.
The Samsung P260 comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera and can record videos up to about 4 or 5 minutes. One excellent feature of the phone is that the on/off button is on the side of the phone. This means that users can flip on the camera with ease rather than flipping through the camera’s menu.
Thanks to the unlimited use of Wi-Fi the phone also has great access to email and other downloads such as MP3s as well as other audio files. The Wi-Fi also enables calls to come through clearly and when users are out of range, calls are not interrupted as the network changes from one provider to another.
The phone is a slider phone so if you are one to place it in your pocket, you may be turning it on frequently as you pull it out. The Samsung P260 retails for around £99 or it’s free with a line rental. Whether you pay full price for the phone or receive it as part of a mobile phone deal, it is well worth the money.
June 2nd, 2009 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia
The Nokia N95 8GB is an upgraded version of the Nokia N95 and for the most part is better. The Nokia N95 8GB has a much larger screen than its predecessor, which makes viewing documents, videos, and photos much easier.
The interface for the Nokia N95 8GB is also extremely easy to use and the phone is quick to open up programs. The boot-up time for the phone is also minimal and the GPS functions work quicker than the N95. The Nokia N95 8GB also supports most of the popular music files and the sound quality is solid. As for the on-board camera, Nokia also addressed some issues here. Previously there had been a lens cover but the cover would allow users to accidentally turn the camera on. On the N95 8GB model, the lens cover is removed so users cannot accidentally turn on the camera.
Despite some of these upgrades, the phone does have its drawbacks. For starters, it’s a slider phone so if you are the type of person to place the phone in your pocket, then you may find yourself turning it on accidentally. Also, unlike some other phones at the Nokia N95 8GB price range, this phone does not have the ability to expand its memory. Also, there is no removable memory card which means you must use a USB cable.
The last drawback is its price. The Nokia N95 8GB retails for around £230 sim-free, but even at this price it’s still one of the lower priced phones of the smartphone generation. Still, of all the Nokia mobile phones on the market the Nokia N95 8GB is still a much better mobile phone.
May 31st, 2009 | HTC, Touchscreen, Windows Mobile
Of all of the HTC Mobile Phones, the HTC Touch Diamond is the one phone that could rival the iPhone. Using Windows Mobile, the HTC Touch Diamond has one of the best interfaces of the smartphone genre; it is also one of the smallest phones of this type.
Feature wise, the HTC Touch Diamond comes with GPS, HSDPA, Opera Mobile, and Wi-Fi. The benefit of these is that users can easily and quickly access their email wherever they are. Quick downloads are also possible as is surfing the web.
The 3.2 megapixel camera takes decent pictures in places where there is plenty of light. However, there is no flash facility so pictures routinely do not turn out well in poorer light. At a retail price of £400 one has to wonder why the phone doesn’t have a flash, especially when you consider that most other phones at the same price do.
There are several major flaws with the phone. The first is that the touch interface is sometimes unresponsive and slow. This can make anything from checking email to making a phone call frustrating. Those who text a lot will find the new interface to also be frustrating as sometimes the keyboard covers up the screen making it impossible to see what you are typing.
While in theory, the HTC Touch Diamond has many upgrades from previous models and should perform better, there are just enough problems between the keyboard and touch interface to make it a disappointing mobile phone. If HTC Mobile Phones can fix these two problems, the HTC Touch Diamond would be the best Windows Mobile phone on the market.
May 29th, 2009 | LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen
The LG KS360 Pink is a sleek looking slide out mobile phone that is affordable and packs a punch unlike some other mobile phone counterparts. Initially users may look at the phone and think it’s large at 17 mm in thickness. However, some of this thickness comes from the keyboard that slides out. Speaking of the keyboard, texters will greatly enjoy the keyboard as it is laid out like that on a computer.
The screen is a touch screen and users can dial from the screen without having to open up the phone. If you don’t enjoy touch screens there are buttons for dialling and ending calls as well. Calls are clear and the phone supports tri-band GSM coverage but doesn’t have 3G coverage.
The camera does not have a flash so pictures will come out blurry unless the lighting conditions are just right. That being said the LG KS360 Pink retails for around £69 so the camera is just about right for a mobile phone at this price level. The built in music player supports MP3 as well as AAC formats. The memory can be upgraded to 4 GB even though it only comes with 15 Mbytes.
Of all the LG mobile phones at this price level, the LG KS360 is quite impressive. While some may consider it a small phone it is in no way a small phone in terms of features and options. Users will be greatly impressed and satisfied with the service they receive from this phone.
May 29th, 2009 | Blackberry, Mobile Phone Reviews
The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 in titanium for the most part is exactly what you’ve come to expect from Blackberry products. Among some popular features that come as standard on most mobile phones today, the Blackberry Pearl 8120 in titanium now has Wi-Fi, which makes accessing email, and Internet downloads much easier.
When the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 in titanium was designed, the designers gave it an upgraded camera. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera and can now record videos. However, the camera is still only a 2.0 megapixel device so the photo quality will not be as good as other mobile phones on the market with a higher resolution.
As for the keyboard, you will either love it or hate it. The texting software will display possible word combinations and the user will then select the appropriate word. Some people love this feature. I, on the other hand, find it difficult to use and can do without this texting option.
Despite the camera and keyboard issues, the Blackberry Pearl 8120 in titanium is still a solid phone. Call quality is excellent and it’s hardly ever a problem to get a signal. The Blackberry Pearl 8120 in titanium also allows video streaming which comes through rather well and those who will use the phone for checking email will find that it synchronizes well with both business and personal accounts. Overall, the BlackBerry 8120 in titanium delivers well and users won’t be disappointed.
May 22nd, 2009 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones
The Samsung G600 mobile phone is compact and attractive in its design. Support for 3G networks is not included with this device but users will be happy to know that it is quad band which makes it great for those that travel frequently. This Samsung mobile phone features a 2.2 inch display which supports up to 16 million colours.
The G600 from Samsung is quite compact. It is designed as a slider which also contributes to its small size. The device is 101 mm long by 47.8 mm wide and it is just 14.9 mm thick. The weight of this phone is 104 grams. With the included battery, users can expect up to 3 hours and 30 minutes of talk time and around 300 hours on standby.
One of the most impressive features that can be found on the Samsung G600 is the 5 megapixel built in camera. It has great options like auto focus, flash, and image stabilization to make sure your photos come out looking great. The camera is also able to capture video clips as well.
There is 55 megabytes of internal memory which can be used to store some of the photos that you take which the Samsung G600. Users are not limited to this amount as there is a microSD expansion slot included.
Along with a great camera, the Samsung G600 also supports MP3 and AAC playback to increase this mobile phones functionality. There is also an integrated stereo FM radio included as well.
