July 4, 2008
The range of Cyber Shot cell phones from Sony Ericsson have been an immense hit. The new Sony Ericsson K850i Cyber Shot cell phone has quickly gained an excellent reputation to be the best camera phone in the market. As the Sony 850i has changed the styling but not much of its, the phone is a perfect example of technology moving forward to the next generation as it designed with a powerful 5 megapixel camera including an excellent 3G high speed HSDPA network.
The Design
The team at Sony Ericsson was actually determined to restyle the 850i. It is surely less brink like with its looks and they have slimmed down the cell phone a lot which is a great change. The back hump found in the previous cyber shot cell phones is luckily a thing of past as the new 580i is designed with a flat back including piano black finish. It also inherits the previous K810’s small number keys but these are square ones and a bit more rubbery that offer better dialing grip. Sony Ericsson had to clearly cut down on their d-pad and keypad space in order to avoid enlarging the cell phone which has also increased the display size.
The Camera
When you talk about camera the Sony Ericsson 850i is clearly much ahead in the competition. It boasts of a high quality cyber shop optics and has an outstanding 5 megapixel resolution. It also includes the xenon flash which is much better compared to LED flashes. The cell phone camera is also designed using an autofocus and also the automatic lens cover. The Sony Ericsson 850i being designed with the BestPic feature it would automatically take nearly nine pictures in a second, letting you choose which you need. In order to reduce camera shakes you can use the picture stabilizer features in the mobile. The handy switch at the side of the phone would let you easily choose different camera modes which are much like a digital camera.
Features
The display of Sony Ericsson 580i is designed using high quality TFT ultra high resolution which offers the best of clarity you can expect on the large nearly 2.4 inch display. The cell phone also features a media player which is fully features with all the basic applications needed for easy browsing through your favorite songs although not being a walkman phone. It is also designed with in build FM radio feature with RDS. Sony Ericsson 580i features AC and MP3 ringtones. The cell phone is also the first among Sony cyber shot mobiles that uses 3G HSDPA technology as it enables you browse through the web and also download files at an excellent broadband speed. As it a 3G cell phone you can also enjoy video calling with high quality video viewing. There is also a front facing additional camera. it also excellent connectivity with full support for USB and Bluetooth which means that you can listen to your favorite tunes through a wireless handset and also transfer music files between PC to phone.
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July 4, 2008
The brilliant addition to the Nokia N-Series cell phone range, Nokia N78 is offered as an unlocked cell phone from Nokia. This cell phone is designed to work on the 3G HSDPA networks of AT&T and as there are some unique features like videoconferencing through the front facing camera you might find it difficult to operate it in U.S networks. However a network update is expected from Nokia that would make it a cell phone for U.S networks. As the cell phone is out for nearly $500, it does not require any contact agreement from you and this cell phone does not feature a carrier subsidy.
The design
The Nokia N78 is a basic standard looking candybar cell phone. The phone is almost featureless black slab when asleep and when you on the phone the buttons would illuminate it in a typical 12 key layout as there are some added buttons right below the bar. Most of the people found the keypad to be very small but you can carry out most of the cell phone functions through the center Navi-wheel which is more convenient. The four way navigator buttons is located at the center of the phone which is touch sensitive which acts as the scroll wheel.
The typical Symbian S60 UI is not much changed for the Nokia N78 but is has rather developed a few features like visual flourishes and fade-ins which you will appreciate. Overall the cell phone is pretty responsive and although you might face the regular symbian problems like when the applications stack up the phone would run slow. However it is rather very easy to close applications that run in the background through the dedicated application button. The team at Nokia has again used a media browser window which can be easily accessed by the silver media button besides the scroll wheel. This media browsing window is very responsive while quick browsing and scrolling but you will not find any additional functionality rather than the traditional shortcut menu.
Calling
The Nokia N78 smartphone used the HSDPA network of AT&T that offers you pretty clear calling through the phone. You will get nearly 4.5 hours for a single call which is much more than was expected by Nokia. Regarding the calling features the Nokia PC suite would do a great job as it easily synchronizes with your PC in copying your outlook contact list.
Messaging and multimedia
The cell phone offers excellent features for your messaging. Basically the cell phone supports all the SMS including a huge range of MMS options. You will find emailing through the cell phone very easy as it would also ask you if you need to set up Gmail for your IMAP. It is very capable of sending at least 5MB of vide through your email. However the client application would ask you browser and server information which is actually difficult for setting up Google talk and AIM accounts. Through its excellent 3G service you can also enjoy a number of multimedia features with Nokia N78 as it does a great job in playing videos and music.
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July 3, 2008
The Motorola Company, for the past two years has been under enormous pressure from several camps so that they could come up with something entirely different. When you first have a look at the Motorola Z9 for AT&T you will find that it is not much different like the previous Motorola Razr. The cell phone is very comfortable and solid when you hold it and the slider mechanism of the phone is very sturdy rather being very stiff. The Motorola Z9 includes a number of features specially the 3G support technology and the AT&T navigator GPS service. The features also include a stereo Bluetooth, a digital music player, a 2 megapixel camera, an opera web browser and the nifty crystal talk technology of Motorola.
The Design
The Motorola Z9 is designed with a 2.4 inch bright and vivid display which shows everything perfectly well from test to photos to graphics. The menu interface of the mobile is generic which is very easy to use. The navigation array of the phone is designed wit the center Ok button. The other navigation controls are flush without any visible separation between them. However, when you use the cell phone you will find out that the buttons are not touch controls but they need a soft click. Unlike other cell phones the camera lens and flash of Motorola Z9 are designed at the top end on its back side. You will find the microUSB port for the charger just above the camera shutter.
Features
The Motorola Z9 is equipped with a wide collection of features which would surely appeal to the multimedia fans and basic users alike. Being a 3.5 phone the Motorola Z9 supports AT&T music and Cellular video service of AT&T. both these applications offer tons of music download and easy streaming of video content. Te music player that supports AMP3, AAC and WMA files is rather not too fancy but they have included some useful features like repeat and shuffle mode, playlist, bass boost and spatial audio. The cell phone also offers an excellent music related features like support for music videos, XM radio mobile and Pandora, a music ID application, a community section and a billboard mobile channel.
The 2 megapixel camera of Motorola Z9 would take pictures in four resolutions and includes three quality settings. A few other camera settings include five shutter sounds, self timer, six colour tones, five lighting options, 8x zoom and exposure metering. The internal storage for the cell phone is a decent 45MB and it also lets you add a microSD card in you need more space. The Motorola Z9 being equipped with all the basic features you will also find that there is stereo Bluetooth, email service, voice dialing and instant messaging. You can also use the cell phone to directly send voice messages to other user. The phonebook of Motorola Z9 lets you feed in nearly 2,000 entries where each contact would hold several other details of the person. You also have several options to customize the cell phone through the selection of functional tones, screensavers, themes, colour skins, wallpapers and ringtones. You also have other option through download using opera 8.5 wireless web browser.
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July 1, 2008
LG Decoy (Verizon Wireless)
As the laws for hands-free driving go into effect throughout the world the Bluetooth handsets have gradually gained popularity as the must have mobile accessory for those people who consider driving while chatting on the phone. The LG Company has come up with a perfect solution as they have built the Bluetooth handset directly on their cell phone. Its true, the all new LG Decoy is the only cell phone that has an in built Bluetooth headset. It is perfectly located at the back of the device giving you easy accessibility. You would surely love the idea of having two separate devices into a single device. Although most of the people find the quality of the headset to a little lacking you can however prefer getting a Bluetooth headset and a cell phone in a single package with the LG Decoy.
Design
At your first glance the LG Decoy would seem like one of the showiest phones you ever came across. In fact its entire front surface completely gleams through the reflective mirror finish. When measured, the phone it is 0.67 inches thick, 1.97 inches wide and 4.01 inches high and it is rather not a compact cell phone but it has perfectly maintained the size for its impressive 2.2 inch display. You can easily adjust the facade size including the backlight time but not the contrast and brightness. Below the display is the navigation array that includes a center joystick, two soft keys, a clear key and a dedicated speakerphone key.
Features
Apart from it’s in built Bluetooth headset the LG Decoy includes a number of other features that support the device. The LG Decoy includes a spacious 1,000 entry contracts list with space in each to enter five numbers, notes and two email addresses. The cell phone also lets you save callers to a specific group or pair them with a photo as the caller ID or with alert sounds or any of the 23 polyphonic ringtones. Other features include a speakerphone, a vibrate mode, calculator, multimedia and text messaging, calendar, stopwatch, alarm clock, world clock and a notepad. Most of the advanced users would surely appreciate its voice commands, web email, a mobile web browser, instant messaging and its capability to be used as a USB device. Another impressive feature is the VZ Navigator support that offers accurate directions.
The LG Decoy includes a EV-DO support which lets it access to the full array of V cast broadband services of Verizon like the V cast music and the V cast streaming video store. The interface and player controls are very similar to the V cast phones. You can either download songs from the store or can also upload your own songs but should make sure that they are in MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC formats.
Performance
The LG Decoy also features an excellent performance as your callers would hear you clear and loud. The sound quality of the in built Bluetooth headset is also very good but you might find it difficult to hear in a crowded or noisy environment. Overall, this device makes a great cell phone when you can avail two different devices in a single package.
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June 26, 2008
Everything with the Sony Ericsson G900 is simple, and the phone is designed for people who are constantly on the go. Email, calendar, notes, reminders, are all available at the touch of your finger. The touch screen interface is navigated by large icons on the screen, simple to use with thumb or finger. The operating system on the handset is Symbian UIQ, the same OS as used by the P1i or more recently the W960i.
One of the main features of the G900 is the built in 5.0 megapixel camera. The camera focus feature can be moved by touching the screen. There is a video clip below, and you will see this in operation. The G900 is a 3G handset, and also has WiFi connectivity, so you can access the information you want without delay. The G900 also has built in blogger support, so once you have taken your picture you can upload it to the web within minutes for all to see.
The handset is supplied with a stylus, which is used for handwiriting recognition. This is the simplest way to create messages and emails. You can also choose to store memos on the phone, which are stored to the main screen of the phone, a bit like an electronic post-it note - this is a neat feature from Sony Ericsson.
Other features on the handset include support for push email, and access to RSS feeds. The RSS feeds work exactly the same as they do on your PC. Once you have subscribed to the content from your favourite websites, it will be delivered automatically to the standby screen of your mobile phone - this is a great way to keep up to date with topics that interest you whether it be gaming, politics or the weather.
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