Latest Samsung Omnia 7 Deals

July 20th, 2011 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones, Windows Mobile

So far deals on the Samsung Omnia 7 seem to be popular on the T-Mobile, Orange, Vodafone and Three networks.  The absence of a free gift for those in the lower price range appears to be a general feature except for Orange.  Unlike the other three providers, Vodafone’s lowest deal has a price for the device itself. 

A Few Good Deals Being Offered

T-Mobile currently has a plan for £15.32 monthly which offers 300 minutes and 300 text messages.  There is no data plan but the phone is free.  For £15 each month, Orange customers can receive 600 minutes, unlimited text messages along with 6 months at half price as a free gift.  The phone is free and no data bundle is offered.

£25 per month can provide Vodafone subscribers with 500 text messages, 250 MB of data and 100 minutes.  The phone carries a cost of £105, there is no free gift.  Three is giving a 1 GB data bundle, 900 minutes and unlimited texting for £28.  There is no free gift but the phone comes free.

These deals all come with 24 month tariffs, what you pay depends on added features.  It is possible to find deals at a cheaper rate however they may not be worth it when you compare what is being offered.  Be sure to check if the phone is new or refurbished.  Minutes tend to be anytime/anywhere minutes but be sure to clarify.

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Mobile Phone News: The UK’s Favourite Mobiles

July 15th, 2011 | HTC, iPhone, Samsung Mobile Phones

Based on data from USwitch Mobile Tracker, the Apple iPhone remains one of the UK’s top rated mobile phones; coming in first in April 2011’s top 10 rankings, with four mobiles by HTC also making the list. In March, the ratings, showed iPhone coming in third, behind the HTC Desire and HTC Desire HD and in May, the iPhone came in second.

The way uSwitch Mobile Tracker works is by tracking live searches and sales and then ranking the phones based on the results. In 2011, while the number one ranked phone has changed from month to month, the Android OS has consistently dominated the top 10 list. Other popular mentions have been Samsung Galaxy S II, making top listing in May, several BlackBerry handsets, including the Curve 8520 and a selection of Nokia mobiles running Symbian OS.

When it comes to Windows Phone 7, an operating system still getting its feet wet in the UK, the top mobiles include the Samsung Omnia 7, HTC HD7 and HTC 7 Mozart.

While the battle for top ranking may or may not interest you as an individual consumer, it is important to note that for the consumer groups as a whole, the competitiveness between hardware manufacturers and operating systems is a good thing.

“The biggest winners though are consumers,” says Ernest Doku, a technology expert at uSwitch.com. “As the handsets do battle, prices of deals are being driven down. Even those who want smartphone functionality but are keen to keep an eye on the pennies will be happy.”

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Broadband Packages Compared

July 13th, 2011 | Broadband, Mobile Broadband

Costs

Broadband providers charge a monthly subscription and usually set an upper limit that the user is allowed to download each month, in line with the amount of the subscription.  Usually the higher the download limit is, the higher the subscription.  Therefore, the lower the monthly subscription is, the lower the amount you will be allowed to download each month.  In the days of dial-up, charging was made per minute of connection.

The other main variable that affects the cost of broadband is the download speed.  Speed is measured in megabits per second (Mb or Mbps), not to be confused with megabytes (MB) which is usually how files are measured.  There are eight bits in a byte, so for every eight megabits per second of download speed, you will be downloading one megabyte per second of the file you want.

Providers include other services in the packages offered:  telephone calls, digital TV and broadband.

Speed

Speeds that are currently offered range from 8Mb to 50Mb, but speeds are improving all the time.  Streamed content, such as video, can take longer to download and will probably stall as content loads into the cache (known as buffering) at slower speeds.  To watch television programmes on say, BBC iPlayer and clips from YouTube, it is worth paying for the fastest connection you can afford.

The speed at which broadband providers allow users to upload files is usually considerably slower than the download speeds offered, as ISPs give a higher priority to traffic heading toward the consumers. 

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The Palm Pre 2: a Sensible Solution for a Lover of Simple Phones

July 11th, 2011 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Palm, Touchscreen

Hp’s Palm Pre 2 doesn’t offer much more than the Pre Plus, but there are some improvements that make it worth noticing.  In terms of similarities they are almost the same weight, exact dimensions, same 3.1 inch screen (although the Pre 2 does have a sharper display).  It looks a little squarer but doesn’t look the way a Smartphone is expected to look.

Strengths
The incorporation of webOS 2.0 is a good upgrade.  Features like Stacks (which groups similar programs in cards), the Gesture Bar (which allows easy navigation through different features and options in the phone), as well as Just Type (that makes any kind of messaging fast) make the phone very userfriendly. 

Even the signal and battery icons lead to options when tapped. Ease of use is also aided by the addition of a slide keyboard despite the touchscreen.  The body is sturdy, the 1GHz processor combined with the 512MB DRAM also add to the phone’s performance.   Another plus is its 5mp camera (led flash), 16GB internal memory, USB, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, video and audio player that supports several file formats.

Weaknesses
Beside its overall look, the camera quality is not as good as expected from 5mp, app lovers will be extremely restricted since many favourites cannot be used and there just aren’t enough changes to impress persons who love phones packed with features. 

Conclusion
The Palm Pre 2 is suitable for anyone who wants an intuitive Smartphone that is not too hard to use or chuck full of things they won’t need.  So for some, it’s a sensible solution.

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A Look at Some of the Best Deals on the LG Optimus One

July 7th, 2011 | Google Android, LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

There are a lot of deals available on the LG Optimus One P500.  In most cases buyers will find it extremely easy to find monthly packages that offer the phones for free once a contractual period is agreed to.  There are also Pay-As-You-Go and SIM Free deals for those who do not want to be tied to a contract.

Here are some of the best rates for all three options with cross comparisons for the top six mobile network providers where necessary.  The six compared are: T-Mobile, O2, Vodafone, Orange, Three and Virgin Mobiles.  SIM free deals are available through independent distributors like Expansys and Prepay Mania.

Monthly

On average plans can range 18 to 24 months and costs between £10 to £57 depending on the tariff, minutes, amount of text, and extras.  T-Mobile so far has deals in the £10 to £57 range, Three starts at £12, while the others seem to have deals concentrated in the £20 to £30 price bracket.  Some carry free gifts aside from the phone.

Pay as You Go

For £130 to £150 people can sign up for a ‘pay as you go’ package.  Features will vary and monthly add-on charges can apply.  Vodafone, T-Mobile and Three all offer ‘pay as you go’ options.  Three (which has “all you can eat data” offerings) starts at £129.99 while the other two are priced at £149.99

SIM Free

The best SIM free deals seem to range from £180 to £200 with Expansys starting at £179.99 and Prepay Mania at £194.03.

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The latest HTC Desire HD Deals

July 1st, 2011 | Google Android, HTC, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

The best way to enjoy any new phone is to get it for a cost than can be afforded; O2, T-Mobile, Three, Orange and Vodafone all have great deals on the HTC Desire HD. The lowest package for each is between £20 and £30.  Here’s a look at the lowest priced plans so far.

O2

A monthly package that includes 300 any network and anywhere minutes, unlimited text and 500MB of data for £25.  Free gifts include a choice of 11 months at ½ price or £30 auto cash back.

T-Mobile

The Monthly plan offers 900 anywhere and anytime minutes, 500 texts and unlimited web browsing charged at £30.64.  Free gifts include 5 months free or £10 auto cash back.

Three

This provider is offering 2000 anytime or anywhere minutes, 5000 text messages, unlimited on net minutes, 1GB Data access and free Wi-Fi access all for £35.  The phone does carry a cost of £39.99

Orange
This monthly pan is giving 300 minutes to call any network at any time, unlimited text messaging and 500 MB Data for a cost of £25.  Customers will receive 11 months at ½ price or £30 auto cash back as a gift.

Vodafone
Customers who choose this network will get 300 minutes for calls any network at any time, unlimited text messaging and 500 MB Data.  Person will pay £30 monthly as a fee. The free gift is 13 months at ½ the price.

Unless otherwise stated the phone comes free with the package.  Deals may vary and the chosen tariff and extras will influence the final cost paid.

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Deals on LG Optimus One Phones

June 28th, 2011 | Google Android, LG, Mobile Phone Reviews, Touchscreen

LG Optimus One deals are plentiful on the Internet and through other venues.  For a consumer, the key to finding a deal on this phone is to know what specific features are needed and what, if anything, can be forgone in order to save money on the purchase. 

For example, some people desire a new LG Optimus One model fresh from the manufacturer.  However, those who are willing to give up this aspect of their phone can find incredible deals.  A refurbished phone is one that is has been used before, and is therefore not brand new, but is still in excellent condition.  A slew of electronics, including an LG Optimus One smartphone, can be purchased refurbished rather than brand new, saving consumers money.  

There are other ways to get a deal on this great smart phone.  Sometimes, it is a matter of choosing the right tariff.  Vodafone offers free phones with certain plans.  This includes a 24- month plan with T-Mobile that features 300 talk minutes, 300 texts, and unlimited data for £12.76 per month.  T-Mobile also has a contract for 18 months that is £18.48 per month and includes 100 talk minutes, 100 texts, and Internet access.

Vodafone also offers its own plans, such as providing customers with the LG Optimus One for free upon entering an 18-month contract plan with 300 talk minutes and unlimited texts for £22.61 per month.  However, it is important to be careful with these plans, as data (which allows Internet access and many other features) may cost extra or be limited.

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The Motorola Atrix Smartphone

June 26th, 2011 | Google Android, Mobile Phone Reviews, Motorola

As mobile phones become more and more advanced, they are beginning to replace other types of electronic devices.  Mobile phone capability has even reached the point where the smartphone could potentially duplicate the purpose of a home computer or laptop. 

Motorola took a big step toward doing just that with the launch of the Atrix phone.  The Atrix model, one of the available Motorola mobile phones, features revolutionary “WebTop” technology that could allow it to replace home computers.

The WebTop function only works if the phone is connected to a display with HDMI cables.  Motorola Atrix reviews have criticized this aspect of the technology, pointing out that connecting all of the cables may be more trouble than a person desires.  However, Motorola Atrix reviews have also praised the cutting-edge technology of the WebTop.  The phone, once connected, does genuinely become a computer.  It can run the Firefox browser and load websites rapidly.  Movies, music, and the Internet are all easily accessible via this smartphone.

The Atrix has impressive features aside from the WebTop technology as well.  It is a powerful little phone with a sleek design and strong build.  The 5-megapixel camera can use an LED flash to take pictures.  The phone even has a fingerprint scanner, though most people will probably just stick to standard passcodes for locking their phones.

This Motorola phone has a 1-GHz dual core CPU and 16GB of storage on board.  It is praised for being incredibly fast, perhaps one of the fastest smartphones around.  Users will rarely sit around waiting for things to load.

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The history of Nokia

June 21st, 2011 | Nokia

Nokia is a telecommunications company best known for the mobile phones that they manufacture.  Their products became particularly well known during the mobile telecommunications boom of the early 1990s, largely due to the fact that they made attractive looking phones with excellent features.  Nokia is currently the largest mobile phone manufacturer worldwide and their success is built on decades of efficiency and innovative design. 

One of the first Nokia designs to capture public imagination was the Mobira Cityman, a phone that is large by today’s standards although extremely portable for the era in which it was released.  It was expensive and as the name suggests it was aimed at professionals who needed to be in contact whilst on the move.  Nokia mobile phones became well known for carrying the game ‘snake’, and for a now-classic ringtone that was installed on all Nokia phones.  These two functions proved popular with the consumer and became synonymous with their entire line of mobile phones. 

Nokia was also one of the first manufacturers to push towards polyphonic ringtones for their mass-market mobile phones, and have consistently shown a desire to include features that have a novelty application rather than just business applications.  A common feature of Nokia mobile phones has been their general ease of use whilst still retaining all the complicated business-oriented features such as 3G connectivity and web browsing capability.  Nokia have now sold over a billion phones and have gained a reputation for easy-to-use handsets, cutting-edge features and excellent designs to ensure retention of a large share of the market.

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Samsung Mobile Phones

June 19th, 2011 | Mobile Phone Reviews, Samsung Mobile Phones

Samsung mobile phones come in everything from the budget-conscious to the high tech and sophisticated.  Samsung has developed an extensive line of interesting phones to suit most consumers’ needs when they are looking at purchasing a mobile phone device.

At the budget end is the Samsung Factor SPH-m260.  It is great for people on a budget looking for a basic phone.  It can handle calling and texting functions, but is not going to do much more than that.  Those looking to play games and get all the features and benefits of a smartphone will not be satisfied with this model.

The Galaxy S 4G is at the higher end.  It is an Android smartphone designed for T-Mobile customers.  In addition to standard calling and texting, it can also access the internet, and at pretty fast speeds.  It features a 1GHz Hummingbird processor and internal Flash memory.  Those who already own a smartphone may not be convinced to switch over to a Galaxy S, but people looking for a total mobile makeover could find this phone to be a good fit.

Samsung also makes messengers.  These are not quite mobile phones and not quite smartphones either.  They focus heavily on messaging and come with full keyboards that slide out.  The Messenger III is an upgrade over previous incarnations of messengers.  It is a decent messenger, but is not too fancy or high tech.

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