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.
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.
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.
March 16th, 2010 | Camera Phones, Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones, Touchscreen
The Samsung Jet is packaged as a high-speed phone brimming with functions; it is slim, stylish and according to its makers the must-have product for those who live fast paced lives and want to pack more of everything into their day.
The Jet comes with an 800 MHz processor, an easy to use and efficient touch screen and speedy access to the web with HSDPA. But the real charm of this phone is the price; £20 from Vodaphone, which makes it a very attractive option.
The phone is full of the latest technology but comes with a much cheaper price tag. To look at, it is no different from any other touch screen phone but has added detail to the three buttons below the screen, just to add a little bit of class.
The AMOLED screen is great, with high contrast so that the user can easily read the screen on the brightest of days, and with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, it’s one of the best screens designed by Samsung.
The phone has a camera with smile detection, auto focus, digital zoom, a dual LED flash and 5 megapixels. The video camera can record, play back videos and allow conferencing over a 3G network.
Music can be played and downloaded in most formats and the FM radio comes with RDS displaying the radio station, the song and the artist playing.
The Jet has multitasking support, so that access to Facebook and traffic reports is simple.
March 15th, 2010 | Blackberry, Mobile Phone Reviews
Searching for new mobile phone deals is something that most of us dread. There are new mobile phones being released all the time and ensuring that you get the phone that meets your needs but with a competitively priced deal is very important.
Blackberry mobile phones are excellent for filling the mobile office need, and come with a small keyboard built into the handset. When you compare mobile phones you will see that Blackberry phones in general are a real ‘love them’ or ‘hate them’ thing, and for those that love them the Blackberry Bold 9700 is really ticking all the boxes.
In terms of functionality, the Bold 9700 really has it all; the normal office functions of mobile email are present, and there is also a built in camera and media player. Both of which are excellent for built-in kit. Obviously this isn’t a camera comparable to a top of the range digital camera, but in terms of mobile cameras this is as good as the rest.
In terms of getting cheap mobile phones there are actually some excellent deals to be had, even with a fantastically equipped mobile like the Blackberry Bold 9700. Contract mobile phones are the best way to afford the latest in technology, and for a reasonable monthly contract fee this could be the best mobile office that you have ever been able to access. The only downside to the Blackberry range is the menu navigation that for a first time user can be confusing.
March 12th, 2010 | Mobile Network News, Mobile Phone Recycling, Wireless Technology
More and more companies want to buy mobile phones from people who do not want to use them anymore. With 14 million mobile phone owners in the United Kingdom alone, one can imagine the damage the chemicals contained in the old mobile phones can do to the environment if they are just thrown out. That is why in order to prevent such damage there are mobile phone recycling companies that come to the rescue.
There are many mobile phone recycling businesses in the UK that specialise in buying your old mobile phones. Your BlackBerry Curve 8310 can fetch £38 while your Samsung U600 can get you £8 and you can sell phones made by over 15 manufacturers. Some companies also give you cash for other gadgets like MP3 Players and your old Apple iPod can earn you as much as £35 depending on the model and the memory size.
Selling your mobile phone to a recycling company is a very simple process. First, go to the website and select the name of your phone’s manufacturer and model name/number from the dropdown list. Next register and place your order, you will then be sent instructions on how to post your items and you will receive cash for mobile payment within 10 working days.
March 10th, 2010 | Google Android, HTC, Touchscreen
There are countless deals for the HTC Hero handset. Shopping around is often worth it as you may spot a bargain, a hidden gem amongst the mounds of deals being thrown around.
Some of the best deals at the moment appear to be with the T-Mobile network who has various offers to suit all budgets and needs.
For example, for a £30.00 a month line rental commitment on a 24 month contract, T-Mobile will give you 500 free text messages each month, 900 minutes of free talk time per month, three months half price line rental, unlimited mobile internet access and three months worth of free insurance.
T-Mobile also offer tariffs with up to 1200 free minutes talk time and £70.00 worth of free accessories, but the line rental charge then goes up to £45.00 per month.
Those looking to spend a little less on line rental each month may find that their HTC Hero deals will change slightly. An upfront charge for the handset is not unusual on lower priced tariffs; for example for £15.00 a month you can have the HTC Hero phone, with 100 free minutes of talk time each month and 100 free texts and unlimited internet access plus three months free insurance, but the handset will then cost £110.99.
Choosing a handset, tariff and service provider is not as straight forward as it may seem and getting it wrong can prove a costly mistake. Compare mobile phones online, check out mobile phone reviews and keep an eye on all deals on offer; it will help you to make an informed decision.
March 9th, 2010 | LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen
When browsing for a new mobile phone deal, it is always worth bearing in mind that the service providers want your business. A quick search on the internet will offer up countless deals on the latest handsets. Compare mobile phone deals before rushing to make a decision as you never know what special offers might be available.
A quick internet search for deals on the LG Viewty KU990 will bring up some interesting offers depending on what you are looking for. Keep up to date with the mobile phone news and cut the risk of missing out on some great deals.
For instance, mobiles.co.uk is offering a choice of gifts when you take out a deal with them. As a dealer they will be the middleman between you, the customer, and whichever service provider you decide to give your business to.
LG Viewty KU990 deals from mobiles.co.uk range from £15.00 a month line rental right up to £40.00 a month, with well known service providers such as Vodafone and Orange. As an added incentive they offer a choice of gifts including a Dell Mini Notebook, a Nintendo Wii, and on one T-Mobile deal, 17 months half price line rental on an 18 month contract. The T-Mobile text 900 tariff also offers 900 minutes of free talk time to any network at any time (some service providers restrict the free usage to their own network or certain times of the day) and unlimited monthly texts. For £35.00 a month in line rental this seems like an excellent deal.
March 5th, 2010 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones
As the name suggests, the Samsung Beat DJ is a phone for the music lover. All the features of this music-orientated phone are of high quality, from the audio sound to the simple touch screen function keys.
The handset has a fantastic music system and plays in the popular MP3 format. It has integrated stereo sound and a 3.5mm jack that allows you to plug in a wide range of compatible headphones.
The phone supports 3G HSDPA; that means that access to web browsing and data transfer are all high speed wherever you are in the world. The internal memory is 50 MG but adding a memory card can increase this to 16 gigabytes.
The Beat DJ also has an integrated GPS system that allows you to geo tag your photographs – not only time them but place the location – and allows you to navigate from point A to point B effortlessly.
The camera isn’t great; it is only three megapixels but, as with all mobile phones, it does the job when you don’t have your dedicated digital camera on you at the perfect picture opportunity. It has smile detection and a red eye reduction option.
It also can record using the video function recording at 15 frames per second. Video conferencing is also available.
The phone has access to the web and allows you to surf your favourite sites. As a further communication tool it also has a mobile email service.
March 3rd, 2010 | Mobile Phone Recycling, Mobile Technology
Recently there has been an increase in the number of companies that have entered the phone recycling business. Companies like Envirofone, Mazuma and Fone Bank are refurbishing these old mobile phone units and either donate them to people who need mobile phones but do not have the means to acquire them, or sell their metal and plastic parts in bulk for a profit. Other people are also hooked by phone recycling as it encourages them to sell their mobile phones to help the environment. But the question is – is it really worth it?
Let us look at the facts first. In the UK alone, 90 million or so unused and unwanted mobile phones are scattered all over the country with only a mere 3% of the owners ever bothering to have them recycled. This leaves the remaining 87,300,000 old mobile phone units still lying around with the potential to destroy the environment. Most people who own these phones just simply store them in dresser drawers or briefcase bottoms. The rest probably just toss them in the nearest garbage bin.
The problem is that the mobile phones thrown in trash cans just don’t sit there. They often leak harmful radioactive chemicals such as cadmium, lead and beryllium into the soil and nearby sources of water. With millions of people doing this, how can your efforts as one concerned citizen matter?
True, you cannot do much. But it is still a fact that you can do something no matter how little it is. You should be one of the increasing numbers of people who recycle their own phones. Do your share by getting cash for mobile phones and sell them to a recycling company. Whether your intention is partly for the profit or wholly for the environment, you are still helping out in your own little way – and yes, you are definitely making a difference.
