Samsung Genio Touch Deals

April 12th, 2010 | Mobile Technology, Samsung Mobile Phones, Touchscreen

Interested in the Samsung Genio Touch and wanting to compare mobile phone deals? Shopping around on the internet is a quick and easy way to search out the latest mobile phones and you can even purchase your new mobile phone online.

Current deals include O2 who are offering contract deals on the Genio starting from just £10.00 per month which is a special offer half price line rental deal; for that you get a free handset, 100 minutes of free talk time and unlimited text messages. The contract length is 18 months, but for half price line rental for the whole length of the contract it is one deal worth considering.

Another option is T-mobile who are currently offering this same handset again on an 18 month contract, but the line rental is just £20.00. For that you get 100 minutes free any network any time calls, unlimited text messages and the choice of either 10 months FREE line rental, or one of a number of gifts including a DS Lite plus game or a Sony DAB radio. This offer is only available through certain companies so shopping around is highly recommended.

Alternatively there is an 18 month contract with Orange for £25.00 a month, which if you take the option of 18 months half price line rental takes this down to just £12.50 per month for the whole duration of the contract. For that you get 600 minutes of free calls and unlimited texts and if you decide you don’t want the half price line rental there are again a choice of gifts on offer.

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HTC HD2 Overview

April 9th, 2010 | HTC, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

The HTC HD2 is a multimedia mobile phone with a large touchscreen which has a number of advantages for the user.   It has a quick processor, making texting and surfing the internet quick and easy.  The handset can be used for recording videos and the 4.3 inch screen is ideal for viewing them in a several formats.

The Sense overlay wins points for ease of use.  Users can easily add shortcuts for applications to the homepage.  Contacts and other standard mobile sections can be found at the bottom of the screen.  Photographs taken on the 5-megapixel camera can be viewed easily and turning the phone will see the photo change format to fill the screen.

The phone also has Windows Mobile installed which can back up the details on your phone on a remote server to safeguard the data.  Other popular features include GPS navigation. Users can take advantage of the instant messaging applications and downloadable games are available.  Email is easy to set-up and use. 

When fully charged the battery offers nearly 500 hours of standby time with up to 6.3 hours of talk time, depending on the network connections chosen.  A USB connection allows the handset to be connected to a computer for data transfer.

There are also one or two disadvantages to the HTC HD2.  The handset is larger than other models with similar features and may look a little bulky in comparison.  The Windows-based programmes may slow down the phone which users on the go may find annoying.  

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Sony Ericsson C905 Contract Deals

April 8th, 2010 | Camera Phones, Sony Ericsson

Once you have decided to purchase a contract mobile phone shopping around for the perfect deal to suit your mobile usage requirements is the next task. There are so many options available for all budget ranges, so where do you start? A good place to begin is online where you can compare mobile phone deals side by side across all the different networks at a glance.

The Sony Ericsson C905 is available on a few networks as a free handset when you take up certain offers.  For example, Orange are offering the handset for free when you take out an 18 month contract for £25.00 per month. Included in the offer are 600 minutes of free talk time and 3000 free text messages. Some deals also include cash back offers.

Alternatively, if you are looking to pay a little less each month O2 are offering the C905 handset for £9.99 when you take out an 18 month contract for £20.00 per month. Their deal includes 100 minutes of talk time and 3000 text messages. If you are a person who only uses the mobile phone for emergency calls or just quick calls to a few select friends but are a big fan of text messaging then this might be the right tariff for you.

Getting the right tariff suitable to your usage can save a lot of money in the long run; if your tariff is too low and you regularly use up your free minutes then it might be worth opting for a deal with more free minutes for just slightly more outlay per month.

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Nokia N86 Overview

April 6th, 2010 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia

The Nokia N86 mobile phone is a dual slider that offers users plenty of entertaining features. This Nokia mobile phone is easy to navigate with the help of several dedicated keys. The Nokia N86 includes an advanced 2.6 inch OLED screen that supports up to 16 million colours. Users will appreciate the scratch resistant surface of the N86 that will keep it looking new for many months to come.

The Nokia N86 is 103.4 mm long by 51.4 mm wide and 16.5 mm thick. This mobile phone is on the heavy side at 149 grams. Users can expect to get more than 6 hours of talk time or 300 hours on standby out of the standard battery. The Nokia N86 includes 8 gigabytes of internal memory. This mobile phone includes a microSD expansion slot that supports cards up to 16 gigabytes.

When you compare mobile phones, you will probably notice that the integrated 8- megapixel camera really makes the Nokia N86 stand out from the crowd. The sophisticated camera features a Carl Zeiss lens, dual LED flash, and autofocus. Users also have the option to geo tag their photos. A secondary VGA camera has also been integrated into the N86.

The Nokia N86 also offers several other fun features. Users can download a selection of games and ringtones to personalise their mobile phone. There is also a built in kickstand that allows users to view the screen easily. This Nokia mobile phone also features TV output.

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How to Prepare a Mobile Phone for Recycling

April 2nd, 2010 | Mobile Phone Recycling, Mobile Technology

Mobile phone recycling is one very effective way of getting rid of your old, unused mobile phones. Having your phone recycled is killing two birds with one stone – you get rid of the handset and at the same time you make cash for mobile phones, or alternately you just simply get to use it again. However, what are the things you should do once you have decided to have your phone recycled? A few tips would surely help.

The very first thing you have to do is cancel the service on your phone with the mobile provider. The mobile phone recycling company will not accept your phone if its service is not yet deactivated. Disconnecting with the phone service provider also ensures that you won’t be charged during the time your phone is being refurbished.

The next step is to clear your phone of any personal information such as your list of contacts and other stored items like pictures and videos. Delete all the contacts, text messages as well as reminders you may have stored in your mobile phone unit.

After doing this, remove the SIM card if your phone is equipped with one. However, if you have no idea whether your phone has a SIM card or not or if you do not know how to remove it, then you should take it to the local wireless store and have one of the staff members remove the SIM. Removing the SIM card ensures that the phone’s future user will not end up using your information.

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LG Chocolate BL40 Overview

March 31st, 2010 | Camera Phones, LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

The LG Chocolate BL40 phone has real chic with lots of goodies.  It has a super-wide screen, with fantastic colour, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera with flash and GM radio.  The screen recognises multi-touch commands so you can zoom in and out by spreading your fingers.

The real plus to this phone is the 4-inch screen that adds a striking quality to the already classy handset.  It is especially noticeable when you use the functions like the camera or video playback.  The camera functions are simple to operate, you can geo-tag a picture with a couple of pats and you switch sepia effects or image stabilisation on and off easily.

Video-playback is excellent but the screen has black bars at the sides and the content looks stretched.  You lose a lot of image if you view web pages in landscape, and you really are better sticking to portrait.

The width is handy though when it comes to texting as the screen is wide enough to have messages in one half and contacts on the other.  There is a slight delay with the touchscreen, so if you’re an avid fan of constant messaging, then this is not the phone for you.

The phone comes with GPS and also a built-in FM transmitter so you can listen to your phone tracks through the stereo in your car.

If you want to compare phones that are similar to the LG Chocolate BL40 then check out the Samsung Beat DJ and Samsung Jet.

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The benefits of mobile phone recycling

March 29th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Recycling, Mobile Technology

When someone purchases a new mobile phone they will often just put their old handset in the kitchen drawer and forget about it.   Even worse, many people will just throw their old mobile phone in the bin and add to the growing amount of toxic waste in our landfills.

If you have an old mobile phone you should consider recycling it through one of the online services such as Envirofone or Mazuma.  The benefit of recycling your old mobile phone is that you may be able to gain financially out of it and that you will be helping the environment substantially.  Envirofone and Mazuma will give you cash for mobile phones, and depending upon the make, model etc you could be in for a large amount.  Selling your old mobile phone to either Envirofone of Mazuma could not be easier – you will be provided with a return padded envelope by the service that you use to send in your handset, and once your phone has been tested you will be paid.   You could of course also use one of the various other selling websites instead of throwing your phone away, such as Ebay or Gumtree.

The benefit of mobile phone recycling is also that you will be helping the environment.  When a mobile phone is discarded, the battery can contaminate the landfill soil and result in the contamination of up to 600,000 litres of water.   Furthermore, you will help to reduce the amount of overall landfill if you recycle your old mobile phone rather than throw it away.

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The Nokia 6500 Slide Review

March 25th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia

The Nokia 6500 Slide features a number pad that retracts into the body of the mobile phone when it is not in use. The attractive case is made out of stainless steel and users will notice how sturdy the device feels in their hand. The 6500 Classic provides support for 3G networks and it is quad band which makes it suitable for travel.

Users will notice that the design of the Nokia 6500 Slide is compact, although it is a bit on the heavy side. The 6500 Slide is 96.5 mm long by 46.5 mm wide and it is 16.4 mm thick. The overall weight of this mobile phone is 125 grams. The standard battery that comes packaged with the Nokia 6500 Slide provides approximately 6 hours of talk time or 310 hours on standby.

Nokia has included a 3.15 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics with the 6500 Slide. This camera also features LED flash and autofocus. Users will be able to capture VGA quality video clips with the camera. A secondary camera provides video calling capability for users.

The Nokia 6500 Slide comes equipped with several games, including Rally 3D, Golf Tour, and High Roller Casino. Users also have the ability to download new games, ringtones, and wallpapers to keep their Nokia 6500 Slide interesting.

There is only 20 megabytes of internal memory integrated into the Nokia 6500 Slide. A microSD expansion slot allows users to expand the memory capacity up to 8 gigabytes.

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HTC Touch 2 Contracts and Deals

March 23rd, 2010 | HTC, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

The HTC Touch 2 is available in a range of mobile phone deals which include items such as free handsets, call minutes and text messages.  These come in different combinations to suit all users and the best place to compare mobile phone deals is the internet.

T-Mobile is currently offering the handset free on a £20 per month deal.  This gives the user 300 free call minutes, 300 text messages, unlimited web access, three months free handset insurance and a selection of phone accessories worth £30.  The user is signed on a 24 month contract. 

The same provider also offers the handset at a cost of £24.99.  This includes 100 call minutes, 100 text messages, three months free insurance and unlimited internet usage.  This is also a 24 month contract with a monthly line rental of £15. 

On the same length of contract, Vodafone are offering the handset to those who wish to buy it at a cost of just under £230.  The user will receive 75 call minutes each month, 250 text messages and three months of free insurance.  The monthly line rental is just £10 per month, but users should note that this does not include internet usage.

Vodafone has a web user mobile phone deal on the HTC Touch 2 for £15 per month.  The user will have to purchase the handset at a cost of £180.99 and will receive 75 free call minutes, 250 text messages, three months free insurance and unlimited internet usage.

Users should check all new mobile phone deals to ensure they include web usage, otherwise they could be charged extra each month. 

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Nokia N95 8GB Overview

March 19th, 2010 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Nokia

The Nokia N95 8GB phone generated a great deal of mobile phone news when it was introduced. This impressive phone is packed with features, but its memory capacity is what really allows the N95 8GB to stand out from the latest mobile phones.

Users will appreciate the impressive 8 gigabytes of internal memory that has been included in this mobile phone. The N95 8GB does not include an integrated expansion slot so users will be limited to the mobile phone’s internal memory.

With such a large internal memory capacity, users will notice that this phone may be a bit larger than other comparable mobile phones. The Nokia N95 8GB is 99 mm long by 53 mm wide and it is 21 mm thick. This mobile phone weighs 128 grams.

One impressive feature of the Nokia N95 8GB that is hard to miss is its large 2.8 TFT screen which supports up to 16 million colours. This device includes an accelerometer that allows the screen to be viewed in both landscape and portrait modes.

To maximise the usefulness of the Nokia N95 8G, a 5-megapixel camera has been integrated into the device. Users will appreciate the Carl Zeiss optics, and features including LED flash and auto focus. This Nokia mobile phone is also equipped with a secondary camera that can be used for video calls.

Users will be happy to know that the Nokia N95 8GB includes support for 3G networks and that it is quad band. Wi-Fi connectivity has also been included in this device.

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