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LG Renoir KC91 Eight Megapixel Camera

2009-03-10T00:50:00.000-07:00

The LG Renoir KC91, released in November of 2008, creates a happy bridge between these two extremes; with an on-board eight megapixel camera, the Renoir sells itself as a powerful, clear picture-taker. Yet with a fully modernized touch-screen and many entertaining multimedia options, this model exhibits an understanding of the needs of today's cell phone owner -- needs which some other feature-heavy models seem to have forgotten.

Essentially, the Renoir is a follow on to the Viewty, pretty much matching the usability but updating the soft and hardware. In essence, there isn't much that separates the Renoir from any of the newer generation handsets, like the Sony C905 and Samsung innov8. Well apart from the stone cold fact that the Renoir is solidly built, attractive to the eye, and has a battery to match and support its features. This isn't a point, click, view, and recharge handset by any means.

The camera itself is on the back of the phone's structure and comes equipped with audio focus, video, xenon flash, and cool features like the ability to geo-tag pictures and auto-detect faces, smiles, and blinking. One hundred megabytes of shared memory and up to sixteen megabites via a card slot are available to store the camera's photos.

The new LG Renoir KC910 isn't the first 8 mega pixel camera to hit the market, nor is it the most powerful media device, but boy is it an attractive compact phone. Excellent substance, performance and design, a fitting dedication to Mr Pierre-Auguste Renoir, leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.

LG are firmly positioned in a process of growth, and their product ranges just go from strength to strength. The LG Renoir is an excellent demonstration of how in touch LG have become with their customers. Whilst their competitors have been driven by the laboratory scientist in their jeykll and hype experiments, LG actually remembered that these phones will be used by people, and people with small pockets at that! (In a none metaphoric sense).

In a time when every manufacturer is trying to develop and produce the I-Phone killer, LG have fallen into the same trap in some ways. The shape is nothing new, the features have been bought to market before, and there isn't really a unique selling point that screams out. That said though, the LG Renoir gathers a wide collection of features and functions within its compact exterior that would pacify most pessimistic critics.

Not content with an 8 mega pixel camera, the LG Renoir also contains a collection of photographic options ranging from smile to blink detection, all fully displayed in high quality bright colours on a 3 inch touch screen monitor. Additionally, although GPS mapping systems are no-longer seen as functions of 'escaliber-esq' propositions, the Renoir's own system is effective and clear, but a little slow to respond in low 3G reception areas.

The select and swipe function ability of the touch screen makes for effortless navigation, which is a nice improvement from the Viewty. Whilst new Wi-Fi and 3G upgrades allow for quick access to web application and Internet browsing. The 3 'key button' options on the base of the handset are a bit of an eye soar, but this is forgiven due to the smooth lines and metallic finish of the Renoir.

If you had an LG Viewty, then the LG Renoir will be an instant attraction, but for those of us who have never tried LG before, try it, you just might like it.

Aside from the camera, the star of the show is the Renoir's three-inch TFT touch screen, which has all the functionality and style of similar models on the market. Vivid colors, clear sounds, and crisp video make for appealing multimedia performance while accurate and fast motion detection makes navigation an absolute breeze. Speaking of multimedia, the Renoir allows users to import DivX and Xvid files for catching movie or TV clips on the go, in addition to making space for mp3 audio files.

Digital cameras have been a popular cell phone feature for years, but have only recently begun to truly shine and exhibit how far modern optic technology has come.

A lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack may cause problems for those who prefer to stay hands-free, though a simple adapter can be purchased to clear up this issue, as needed. Those with a passion for texting can take advantage of either a full qwerty keyboard on-screen or use a quick and simple auto-complete board, depending on preference.

User experiences with the keyboard rank in the top tier; while getting it just perfect with a phone keyboard is one of modern handset technology's greatest challenges, the Renoir does an admirable job of keeping the feature usable and intuitive. An all-around solid performer, the Renoir is an excellent choice for phone users looking for a little something extra out of the on-board camera.

Without compromising the many perks of modern touch-screen phones or focusing too heavily on any one area, LG has managed to produce a picture-taking model that truly lets you capture and organize your world.

Many models currently on the market feature high-megapixel cameras built into the phone itself, but seem to result in a device that takes acceptable pictures while attempting a few half-baked approaches to phone and organizer functionality.

The Renoir's size is an immediate point of sale. At one hundred fourteen grams and just under fifteen millimeters thick, the phone is seriously slim, light, and easy to carry around. Despite its size, however, the Renoir manages to retain a solid and comfortable feel; not quite as inspiring as the iPhone yet nowhere near as clunky or plastic-like as many older models.

Samsung Tocco Ultra S8300

2009-03-10T00:33:00.000-07:00

It's important to mention that the Tocco Ultra Edition is not a "smartphone", so software upgrades will more restricted but the built-in software will more than likely be sufficient for most users. The Samsung Tocco Ultra S8300 combines all the features of a great cell phone with the convenience of a keypad all into one great looking product.

Once you take a photo, you can use the geo-tagging feature to mark the picture with geographical information and links to websites.)- "rob knox" -( The Tocco Ultra also has GPS navigation, as well as high-speed Internet access with HSDPA, High Speed Downlink Packet Access, with a maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps.

There's great news for you. Samsung Electronics UK Ltd have just created the world's first full touch phone with slide-out 3x4 keypad. This flagship handset for 2009, the Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition, is predicted to draw new customers and strengthen Samsung's leadership in the touch, style and slide categories. The Tocco Ultra Edition was based on the success of Samsung's long history in these areas and demonstrates the company's even further advancements.

Touch screen phones have started to look identical, but the design of this handset keeps it apart from the norm. The "stretched slider" design gives the handset a unique look, almost a "tall" look at about 139mm when the handset is open. Housed in an ultra-slim 12.7mm body, the full-touch and slide keypad is complimented by a vivid 2.8 inch, Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) full touch screen.

This display screen is extremely bright, clear and shows brilliant colors. Enhanced Haptic touch technology gives another dimension to using the screen. Plus your photos will appear with better contrast, higher definition and deeper blacks thanks to the improved AMOLED display. The Tocco Ultra allows you to control the device as easy as possible. This phone makes browsing through menus, scrolling through photos or navigating through maps enjoyable and so easy that it's like a natural instinct.

Video buffs will enjoy capturing video at 30 frames per second and then editing the footage right within the phone. Software installed on the Tocco Ultra allows you to shorten footage and add subtitles.

You are in a crowded room waiting for a client and need to respond to a lengthy email. But you can't do it because you're using your touch screen cell phone and your finger keeps slipping just slightly taking you to another screen.

An upgraded TouchWiz interface, that is included in the Tocco Ultra, enriches the browsing experience even more. For one-click access to often-used applications, drag mobile widgets and place them on the screen. Along with a great touch screen and keypad, the Samsung Tocco Ultra can be used as an 8 megapixel camera with dual power LED flash and smile shot mode.

The Bluetooth 2.1 device provides great media plus the content can be sent wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. The other option is to transmit your music and videos through a cabled USB connection or put the 110 x 51.5 x 12.7mm phone's Micro SD memory card into your PC.

Sony Ericsson W395 walkman phone

2009-03-09T10:11:00.001-07:00

Sony Ericsson W395 walkman phone uses latest technological improvements in sound to deliver a unique user experience that won't leave its owners disappointed. The Sony Ericsson W395 walkman has many features that compliment its sound quality as well. It sports a sleek modern design that is visually appealing, lightweight, and manages to contain numerous options in a very small package. Features of the Sony Ericsson W395 The walkman music player is arguably the best feature of the Sony Ericsson W395 walkman.

Sony has targeted the younger crowd with the new Sony Ericsson W395 walkman cell phone. The phone features built-in speakers that allow it to be heard by the user as well as bystanders alike.

The battery is good for up to 8 hours of talk time or 8 hours of listening to music. Appearance of The Sony Ericsson W395 walkman is known as a slider phone. To access the keypad, the panel must be slid up to reveal the hidden buttons. The display-screen as well as various function buttons is located on the outside of the phone, which allows the phone to be used as the walkman for listening to music.

Sony Ericsson W395 walkman dimensions of the W395 are 96 x 47 x 14.9 mm with a weight of 96 g. This is a rather small and slim phone considering its capabilities as a camera, phone, and music player all wrapped into one. The outside display screen measures 2 inches and comes with a scratch-resistant cover. The screen has a 262k color TFT display which offers a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. Sony gives the option of purchasing this cell phone in three different colors: dusky grey, blush, and titanium. The cell phone will be available in March and is compatible with all four of the major GSM/EDGE network bands.

It comes with powerful built-in speakers that offer a great listening experience as well as the ability to pump up the volume. This will likely be the main attraction for the younger market that places value on portable music devices.

It also features an HPM-64 stereo headset to support stereo widening functionality. Not only can music be downloaded onto this cell phone but it also comes equipped with an FM radio if users want to tune into their favorite station. It also comes with software from Sony that makes it easy to find your favorite track and listen with only a couple clicks of a button.

Another very nice aspect of the Sony Ericsson W395 is its 2.0 mega pixel camera. Pictures can be taken on the phone and uploaded directly to a blog or shared among friends via Bluetooth. It contains a memory card slot so that extra pictures can be stored as well. This model also comes with a free picture editor to edit and change your pictures. Email and instant messaging capability are standard, along with wireless Web browser technology. The W395 also features 3D gaming with motion control and a wide variety of downloadable games.

Samsung Eltz S7220

2009-03-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

This technology will provide you with a more fluid picture and let you enjoy the full-motion videos available through the internet. The Samsung Eltz S7220 also has a five megapixel camera that will give you decent pictures. It hasn't been reported yet if the camera is auto focus or not, or whether it has a flash.

However, Samsung's latest history of producing high-performance camera phones almost guarantees the Samsung Eltz S7220 will at least contain auto focus and flash features. With camera phones being much more competitive these days, you can be sure that Samsung is going to put up a fight with a decent model to serve the average consumer.

In order to hold all those pictures you will take, the Samsung Eltz S7220 comes with expandable storage options, which are assumed to be in the form of Micro SD cards. Additional features include A-GPS (Assisted GPS) which improves the startup performance of the phone's GPS satellite-based positioning system. The development of this advancement was sped up by the U.S.

FCC's 911 mandate that a cell phone's location be available to emergency call dispatchers. Therefore, AGPS is now standard on up and coming cell phones like the Samsung Eltz S7220. A media player is also installed on the Eltz, but the file formats the player will support have not yet been released. But it is predicted that the phone will feature common applications that will allow you to playback your music and video without having to purchase add-ons

Among the 11 new handset phones unveiled by Samsung at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Samsung Eltz S7220, made its debut.

The Mobile World Congress brings together the prominent chief executives who represent mobile operators, vendors and content owners from across the world to make up the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry.

Samsung Electronics has been a leading mobile phone provider for a while and has adopted a new vision that supports its vigorous business strategy to be the fastest growing company in the mobile industry.

Based on this vision, Samsung revealed an amazing portfolio of full-touch phones as well as some designed to suit every lifestyle. Showcasing their latest inventions, Samsung introduced the Samsung Eltz S7220.

The candy bar style phone is designed for mainstream consumers and is sold as a mid-priced model. It doesn't have all the multi-media features that a high-end "smart phone" offers, but it does contain enough smart features for everyday use. The Samsung Eltz S7220 has been noted by some critics to be one of the best mid-priced handsets on the market.

The phone's display may not be a touch screen, but it still measures 2.4 inches and has AMOLED technology. This stands for Active Matrix Organic light emitting diode. What it means for your cell phone is that each pixel which makes up the images on your display will turn on and off more than three times faster than the speed of old-fashioned motion picture film.

LG KP500 Cookie

2009-03-09T05:38:00.000-07:00

LG's Cookie KP500, is like a veritable handshake between the capabilities and aesthetics of a modern touch-screen handset and a more reasonably-priced, basic phone model. Released in December of 2008, the LG KP500 Cookie has rapidly garnered acclaim for its sensible compromises between high-end and budget-range options. The look and feel of the phone itself is modern and attractive; weighing in at just under ninety grams and small and flat enough to easily slip into a pocket, the LG KP500 Cookie fits well in the hand and exudes a fashionable, sleek sense of style.

Many phone lovers out there may have spent the last few months eying the sleek and pretty looks of current touch-screen models, waiting for that glorious day when they'd become at least moderately affordable. To the dismay of more than a few users still stuck with an ancient Nokia or observing with envy a co-worker's flashy new iPhone, that day doesn't seem to be rearing its head. But while the vast majority of handsets and touch-screen phones making an entrance on today's market remain an exorbitant splurge at best, there is one model in particular that has been making a good effort towards bridging the gap.

The functionality of the touch-screen itself, which is a nicely-sized three inch TFT, is complemented by the availability of a small stylus tool. The screen can be easily manipulated through various moves and motions to produce the desired effects; those new to touch-screen functionality may encounter a bit of cumbersomeness initially, but are sure to get the hang of things in time. An attractive 256-color range and smooth, well-designed graphics and themes is appealing and makes reviewing pictures taken with the on-board three megapixel camera all the more pleasant.

Back in the days when a phone was intended precisely for communicating via voice with others, the LG KP500 Cookie would have been an astonishing accomplishment of technology and form. And while, amidst its more boastful brethren, it is not the marvel of science and design that it once might have been, it is still very much an impressive device, a useful tool, and an attractive, fun phone. If you're looking for a model that won't burn a hole in your pocket, either literally or in terms of smoking out your wallet, the Cookie is a delicious pick.

The LG KP500 Cookie also features built-in Bluetooth technology, Edge internet connectivity, SMS and email messaging, and a selection of entertaining games, tools, and widgets, with the option to buy or download more. Of course, one wouldn't expect this budget-friendly phone to come stocked with all the modern bells and whistles of a handset, and the LG KP500 Cookie makes no pretense of doing so. A lack of WiFi and many multimedia options may leave the utterly phone-dedicated set a bit disappointed, but the basic functionality and aesthetic appeal of the model coupled with its unbeatable price is a strong draw for users who don't have to have all the latest options.

LG Arena KM900 5 megapixel autofocus camera

2009-03-08T15:23:00.000-07:00

LG officially debuted their touchscreen Arena KM900 at Mobile World Congress this week, a touchscreen feature-phone with a 3-inch WVGA display, 3G HSDPA supporting up to 7.2Mbps, WiFi, A-GPS and a 5-megapixel autofocus camera with the ability to capture DVD-quality video.

Onboard storage is 8GB, and there’s a microSD card slot happy with 32GB cards. LG have also packed in an FM transmitter and a battery good for up to 30 hours of MP3 playtime and 300 hours of standby. In the hand, it feels solid and high-quality, and the touchscreen is generally very responsive. We’re not entirely convinced with the S-Class UI, at least not in the initial menu layouts, when it can look more than a little crowded with icons. Still, once you’re into the apps themselves they’re far more intuitive.

The first release of Android OS

2009-03-08T14:51:00.000-07:00

Android is pretty well stuck right now, because of Google, which does not really want to strongly promote Android devices yet. They have a key partner – HTC – which already released/announced phones (Dream, Magic) based on Android 1.0.

The first release of Android OS - it’s Google making a claim for the future position in mobile OS market. It is more like a marketing tool to train the public on Android and also to give the developers a live device to make the apps for. Though there will be some interesting new Android devices coming from HTC and others later this year.

Android 2.0 looks pretty sad. Android won’t get to the level Google and partners want to see it on until releases 3.0 and 4.0. It has multiple partners working on Android 3.0 devices and there were some demos of the handsets with Android 3 in closed showrooms. They look fantastic. The problem is that Android 3.0 is not slated for release until the mid of 2010, with version 4 to follow in 2011. So it will be a while until Android devices reach their full potential.

Back in November, we made some SDK builds available that we referred to as “early look” SDKs. The goal was to give developers insight into the platform as early on as possible, and to get some initial feedback. Since then, we’ve been working with our Open Handset Alliance partners to incorporate much of that feedback, and finish the first devices. Since those devices are shipping in the fourth quarter, the platform is now converging on a final “Android 1.0″ version.

The beta SDK that we’re releasing today is the first big step on the SDK’s road to compatibility with 1.0. Since this is a beta release, applications developed with it may not quite be compatible with devices running the final Android 1.0. However, the APIs are now pretty stable and we don’t expect any major changes. If you’re one of the many developers who were waiting for something a bit more mature, this might be a good time to take another look.

Sony Ericsson C905 8 Megapixel Camera

2009-03-08T14:49:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson C905 has been marketed as one of the best camera phones available. This cell phone is the first phone to have an 8 mega pixel capability for an onboard camera. It is being hailed as the best picture and video taking phone around.

The Sony Ericsson C905 represents the next level of camera phone that we have all been waiting for. Since the introduction of the Nokia N95 the mobile phone market has seemed content to stay at the five megapixel barrier. Even the Nokia N96 remains at that level. But the Sony Ericsson C905 not only passes that barrier, it also stops, turns around and smashes it just because it wants to.

Before we get to the 8 megapixel camera, we should take a look around the exterior of the C905. It's a sleek slide phone that utilises a 2.4 inch QVGA TFT display that is covered with scratch resistant glass. The keypad on the handset will look familiar to anyone who has used a K800i, though thankfully on the C905 the buttons are slightly larger and easier to use.

They are also totally even and don't have the tilt that the keys on the K800i used to have. In fact most of the buttons on the C905 are highly tactile and are highly responsive; this includes the two shortcut keys above the screen. The key on the left shows the last photo you have taken while the right hand key launches the image gallery.

These keys also double up to open the shooting mode and the scene mode respectively. The whole build quality of the C905 is excellent and the handset has a really luxurious feel, for even more added convenience Sony Ericsson have included a volume rocker and additional camera keys on the side of the C905. These certainly make changing function from taking a call to taking a photo very easy.

Features of the Sony Ericsson C905 The cell phone comes with the 8 mega pixel digital camera along with other great digital camera equipment. Similar to almost pro level point and shoot cameras, the C905 phone comes with auto focus, an image stabilizer, a Xenon flash, a red eye reducer, and video calling.

The quality of pictures that can be taken with the C905 is simply amazing, not only for a cell phone but for higher end digital cameras as well. The images are crystal clear, and users have a fair amount of control over the contrast and resolutions of the pictures. The C905 is also capable of taking videos that are of high quality for a cell phone.

One important thing about the digital camera on the phone is that Sony made it user-friendly so that anybody can take great pictures with this phone. The picture taking capabilities are not the only thing about this phone that makes it stand out. The Sony Ericsson C905 also functions as an MP3 player and as an FM radio. It features a satellite GPS system that comes with Google maps, which is a free application that is included on the phone. Another interesting feature of the Sony Ericsson C905 is the Wi-Fi connectivity.

When you turn the Wi-Fi on, it will give you a list of nearby hot spots to use. It only takes a single click to connect to the Internet. The phone also comes with instant messaging and an RSS feed along with email capability. The Appearance of the Sony Ericsson C905 The Sony Ericsson C905 has a TFT QVGA display screen that measures 2.4inches with a scratch resistant glass cover that also serves as the view finder for the camera. It has a thickness of 18mm - 19.5mm, which is not small compared to other cell phones.

Considering all the capabilities this phone has, it is not overly large and one has to remember that this is not a smart phone but is advertised as a camera phone. The actual phone measures 104 x 49 x 18mm, and weighs in at 136 grams. The phone is made in both silver and black to give it a cool modern feel. The cell phone features a completely flat keypad that is easy to type on and does not tend to get stuck which has been a problem with similar keypad styles.

To use the keypad you must slide the cover open on the phone which provides easy and quick access to the keypad and function buttons. On the left side of the C905 you can find a memory card slot for your digital pictures.

The slot takes a M2 memory card which assists in storing extra pictures on your camera. The left hand side of the cell phone contains the volume controls, a camera shutter key, and a camera function button for easy control of the phone.

Sony Ericsson C903 Cybershot digital camera

2009-03-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson C903 has many of the features available on the Cybershot digital camera range including “smile shutter” and intelligent face recognition software.

The Sony Ericsson is a sleek and stylish cell phone that is a new addition to the Cyber-shot family of phones. The cell phone features an extensive package that will help your pictures look their best. The 5 mega pixel camera is the highlight of this particular model.

Other useful features on the Sony Ericsson C903 include support for PictBridge, allowing from photos to be sent to a compatibile device for printing without the need for downloading onto a PC beforehand, and TV Output so photos and video clips can be shown off on your bigscreen TV at home for the whole family to see.

The MP3 music player is equally as impressive and is supported by Bluetooth A2DP stereo support for use of a wireless headset, access to PlayNow services for downloading mobie content and TrackID music recognition software to help you identify the name of a song or artist.

Available in Glamour Red, Lacquer Black and Techno White the Sony Ericsson C903 Cybershot boasts further features such as RSS reader, email client, instant messaging capabilities and full PIM functionality.

Features of the Sony Ericsson C903 The main feature of the Sony Ericsson C903 is its 5 mega pixel digital camera. The phone was made primarily with the idea of being able to take very high quality of pictures. With this cell phone you get a few different applications that can improve your photographs as well. The face detection feature helps to identify up to three people in the frame to a great shot of everybody. The Smile shutter function will automatically pick up smiles on anybody's face and will take the picture at just the right time.

The Bestpic application allows users to take up to nine photos in succession and also lets them pick the best one to keep out of the group. Other applications that come with this amazing phone are the picture editor, and video recording ability. Since web 2.0 is not likely to go away soon, there is a feature on the phone that allows users to take pictures and automatically upload them to their blog or favorite social networking site.

The Sony Ericsson C903 also has other features that stand out. It has a GPS system that allows you to tag your photos for reference. It is available with Google Maps which is a free software application to help you with this process.

The C903 also has email and instant messaging capabilities along with a fully functional Web browser. Three-dimensional games are another interesting addition to this cell phone model. The phone comes with Bluetooth technology and is ready to use along with the Bluetooth stereo and an FM radio.

According to Sony talk time on the cell phone is up to 10 hours. Appearance of the Sony Ericsson C903 The Sony Ericsson C903 can be purchased in three different colors: Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red. Its size is 97 x 49mm and has a thickness of 16mm. The weight of the phone is 96 g. The phone is small and sleek especially for a camera phone.

It fits nicely in the palm of the hand is not too bulky. The C903 is a slider phone that has a screen that measures 2.4 inches and auto-rotates. The resolution is 240 x 320 pixels. The display screen features a scratch-resistance surface which is essential due to the fact that the screen is on the outside of the phone.

The keypad is just one slide away and can be reached easily for fast access. The outside of the phone features the function and menu buttons for both the phone and for the camera. The C903 is compatible with GSM/GPRS/EDGE 50/900/1800/1900/UMTS/HSPA networks. The cell phone is expected to be released and available on store shelves in the beginning of March or early April.

Sony Ericsson C901New Cyber-Shot cell phone

2009-03-08T13:11:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson C901 is a candy-bar Cyber-shot camera phone with a 5-megapixel camera and Xenon flash for quality indoor photos. It features Face Detection, Smile Shutter, HSPA, stereo Bluetooth, memory slot and QVGA display. Sony Ericsson C901 in three colors: Noble Black, Sincere Silver and Precious Peach.

The Sony Ericsson C901, also known as the Filippa is a new Cyber-Shot cell phone that Sony plans to release this year. The cell phone features a 5 mega pixel camera and joins the ranks of other Sony Cyber-Shot cell phones. Many are considering this cell phone a less intricate version of the Sony Ericsson C902, which is well-liked but somewhat expensive.

Features of the Sony Ericsson C901 The camera that comes onboard the Sony Ericsson C901 has many features and is considered to be on the higher end in the cell phone world. It has Xenon flash functionality for getting rid of dark backgrounds, and also comes equipped with auto focus to help atomically focus for those hard to take shots. Another neat tool is its face and Smile detection functionality which make it much easier to get a good shot of friends and loved ones.

A handy aspect that has been included in this and other models is picture editing software that makes it possible to edit photos directly on the phone right after you take them. This can be a real time saver as it means users don't have to download pictures to their desktop computers to edit them. Pictures can be made ready to go and uploaded to blogs or sites. The Sony Ericsson C901 has a satellite GPS system that allows for geotagging.

This allows users to mark locations where they are or photos have been taken. The phone comes equipped to handle Google Maps which is a free application to help you get where you need to be. This model also features an FM radio for the user's listening pleasure.It comes with Bluetooth communications software as well.

Email and instant messaging capabilities are nicely integrated for those who are on the go. There is also a blogging application that can be utilized to update your blog or site. A couple other neat features of the phone are the motion controlled games that can be played and also the You Tube application. The phone boasts a 9.5 hour talk time with the battery and 430 hours of standby time.

Appearance of the Sony Ericsson C901 The cell phone has a sleek design and will be available in three different colors: black, sincere silver and precious peach. The display screen on the phone is 2.2 inches and is made of scratch-resistant material. The screen also serves as an appropriate sized view finder for when the camera is in use. All of the function buttons and the keypad are located together on one side of the phone for easy access.

The dimensions of the phone are 4.1 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches with a 13mm thickness. Weighing in at 107 g. it is a lightweight model that is convenient for people who don't want a big camera phone to carry around. The Sony Ericsson C901 is scheduled for released by Sony sometime in April. It is compatible with all four of the major cell phone networks.

Samsung P520 Armani Very stylish design

2009-03-08T11:49:00.000-07:00

Samsung P520 Armani Very stylish design. Calls sounded good. Synchronizes with Outlook contacts and calendar. Did we mention it's Armani? But Samsung P520 Armani Classic case of style over function. Screen is not responsive enough. Doesn't work on U.S. 3G networks. Low-quality camera.

If you like to be fashion-forward and the envy of everyone around you, then there is no cell phone for you other than the Samsung P520 Armani.

Samsung partnered with a major designer fashion house, Giorgio Armani, to produce this sleek, sexy phone that makes a fashion statement. The Armani will certainly satisfy your desire for an attractive and glamorous phone, but you can't get it from a U.S. carrier.

You'll have to purchase the unlocked version for around $580. The Samsung Armani is absolutely true to its namesake. Housed in a glossy, black, steel case, the Armani has a very smooth and attractive design that gives it the fashion phone branding.

Even the retail box epitomizes the Armani name with a fancy, black box treating it like a piece of jewelry. Measuring 3.44 inches tall by 2.14 inches wide by 0.41 inch thick, the Armani is one of the more compact touch-screen handsets available and it can easily be slipped into a jeans pocket. The Samsung P520 Armani phone seems to be balanced between technology and looks.

This phone that appears to be geared more for an accessory has a high-quality build. The Armani features a 2.6" touch screen TFT display with QVGA resolution, Micro SD memory card slot, Stereo Bluetooth, 3 megapixel camera, and Office documents viewer. The haptic feedback allows every touch on the display to produce a slight vibration so you know your command has been acknowledged. You can choose from three different levels of vibration strength.

The Samsung Armani phone is available in two retail packages, standard or extended. The difference between the two is that a Bluetooth headset comes with the extended package. The normal accessories in the retail box are a hard leather case, charger, data cable, memory card, a wired stereo headset, soft pouch as an alternative to the leather case and a cleaning cloth. Each of the box's contents is Giorgio Armani branded and continue the classy look of the phone. Even the user guide has an exquisite cover.

Like most touch screen handsets, the Armani doesn't contain any keypad buttons. All commands are done through the 2.6-inch diagonal touch screen display. The display is extravagant with 256,000 color support and 240x320 pixel resolution. Images look vibrant, and the screen really shows off the Armani's glowing menu interface. Fitting with the Armani brand, the menu icons have a subtle gold hue. Navigating the Armani is fairly insightful for a touch-screen phone.

There are two onscreen buttons along the top of the home screen that take you to the main menu, plus the onscreen dial pad. The music player, contacts list, messaging menu, call log, and main menu can be accessed with the five shortcuts found on the square button in the center of the display. You can also go back and forth between the calendar and clock display if you have the calendar toggled on the home screen. While on a call, sound is crystal clear but loud enough so you can hear your conversation.

Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic

2009-03-08T05:23:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic is a Symbian S60 smartphone and a portable entertainment device. A phone in the XpressMusic series, the Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic emphasizes multimedia and music playback.

Although the phone does possess tactile feedback, it does not feature the upcoming Haptikos Nokia technology.

The device does have a compatibility mode for those applications requiring the use of Java that are not touchscreen-capable. To run programs in this mode, part of the screen is used for displaying the buttons that are essential to running the program.

The specifications included with the Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic include a resistive, 3.2-inch 16M touchscreen; use of the Symbian S60 fifth edition operating system, with touch input; accelerometer for auto-screen rotation; a 3.2 megapixel, auto focus Carl Zeiss lens with dual LED flash and geo-tagging support; Global Positioning (GPS) system with A-GPS function; FM radio (87.5 to 108 MHz) with RDS; 8 GB microSDHC card; a microSDHC card slot up to 16 GB; 360 x 640 pixels resolution at a 9:16 display ratio; and a 3.5 mm headphone/video-out jack. The Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic introduces a drop-down menu, which provides direct access to entertainment and music, known as the "Media Bar." The bar also offers the opportunity to directly link to the Internet and to online sharing services.

Since the phone supports Flash, users can surf the entirety of the Internet from the phone.

The Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic also provides music essentials such as a graphic equalizer, enough memory to hold up to 6,000 songs and built-in surround sound stereo speakers. Users can easily access the Nokia Music Store (in countries where applicable) and the Nokia Music PC software allows for the easy management of large music collections. There are several input methods available for use with this phone, including plectrum, finger-touch support and stylus for text input and also UI control, which uses full and mini QWERTY keyboards, handwriting recognition, and an alphanumeric keypad.

The Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic also has the capabilities to connect to mobile broadband using HSDPA (3.5 G) or WLAN. The phone was announced in October 2008 with a suggested retail price of €279. In a suspected move toward not putting other Nokia product sales in peril, Nokia held the phone from Christmas sales in several more matured markets. The phone is expected to be available in all of Europe in early 2009.

There is not yet an Asia-Pacific release date and beginning Dec. 14, 2008, the European version was available for purchase by those in the United States. A North American version is expected at the end of February 2009 and it will have an Australian release March 25, 2009. Nokia announced Jan. 23, 2009, that it had shipped its millionth Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic device, despite the fact that the product had as yet not been released worldwide. The phone, which has generally received positive reviews from both users and critics, and which received a 5-star rating in the Feb. 8, 2009, issue of "Mobile Choice," a UK phone magazine, can be seen in prototype form in 2008's "The Dark Night" and in 2008 music videos by Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.