April 20th, 2010 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones
The Samsung i8910HD was originally launched as the Omnia HD and was the first mobile phone to incorporate a high-definition camcorder. It has a huge screen, 3.7 inches across, and it is one of the heavier, bigger phones. It still fits into the palm without any discomfort and the size makes it simple to operate the touch screen.
The large screen offers high resolution, fantastic colour definition using OLED technology which makes it simple to operate and read outside on a sunny day. It’s brighter than a normal TFT screen. It has a high resolution – 640 x 360 pixels – which makes it a pleasure to watch videos or use the touch screen menus.
The operating system is Symbian S60 5.0 which regular Samsung owners will be familiar with; the system is not as powerful and efficient as Windows Mobile.
The 8-pixel camera works with autofocus, LED flash and 4x digital zoom. It has enhanced options such as smile detection, blink shot, face detection and panoramic shot. The camera, though adequate, is not as good as a dedicated digital camera but still holds it own in adverse lighting conditions.
The video camera is fabulous, and records in HD format of 1280 x 720 pixels. You can even view your videos on an HD TV or upload them to Facebook or YouTube.
The music system is of equal high quality being kitted with twin speakers fitted at the top and bottom of the handset.
It also has access to the web.
April 16th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Motorola, Touchscreen
The Motorola Motosurf A3100 is a gorgeous candy bar phone, and with smart features and almost perfect connectivity, definitely a phone to check out.
The phone’s dimensions are 110 x 59.7 x 13.7mm and it weighs only 119gms making this must have device a manageable size. The battery life is good and offers up to 6.8 hours GSM talk time and 12.4 days GSM standby time being powered with 1170mAh battery.
It has QVGA with Touch Panel and the screen is a respectable 2.8 inches. Navigating around menus is easy and fast.
The phone supports WLAN 802.11 b/g and HTML web browser as well as GSM Quad-Band, EDGE/GPRS 12/12, WCDMA HSDPA 7.2 and 850/1900/2100 Triband guaranteeing improved connectivity options. You can enjoy fantastic connectivity with USB 2.0 HS and Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology with A2DP2.
As well as its phone function, the Motosurf features a number of text-based services such as SMS, MMS, Multi Head IM and email. It runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Software.
It comes with a 3-megapixel camera with inbuilt auto focus and includes a 356MB Flash memory, 128MB RAM with the capability of adding a MicroSD to increase memory to 32GB. The camera is one of the key features of this phone; picture quality is very good and you can shoot still pictures or videos.
There is no doubt that the Motosurf will keep you entertained whether you watch videos, play games or listen to your favourite tracks.
The audio quality is fantastic and you have access to features such as YouTube and Facebook.
April 15th, 2010 | LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen
The LG Pop is a touchscreen phone with a good call quality and despite being in a plastic casing still manages to look good thanks to a brushed silver finish. The phone is environmentally friendly being made of hazardous-free components and boxed in recyclable packaging. It even gives you a signal when charging to tell you the battery is full, saving electricity.
According to mobile phone reviews, it is one of the lightest and smallest phones on the market but the screen is a decent three inches. The phone has three home screens for simple access to the functions like contacts or the media player. The single button on the front of the handset can be used to do different tasks depending what menu you are in.
The camera button, volume controls, micro USB port and power/screen lock button are all placed on the sides of the handset and are no problem to operate.
The camera is 3-megapixel and you are able to do basic image editing to both still and video shots that are of pretty good quality. You can add an external memory card, allowing room for 200 mp3 files or 10 videos.
You can’t download any additional applications but the phone comes already pre-loaded with a good selection in the Games and Applications menu.
The phone has no 3.5mm headphone jack and so you are limited to using the LG earphones that come with the handset.
If you want to shop around and compare mobile phones, other similar new mobile phones include the Samsung B3410 and the Samsung Genio Slide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
