Wednesday, November 28, 2007

HTC Touch Review: Smart to Touch The Spot

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Introduced several months ago, the innovative HTC Touch is the device, after which the world of Windows Mobile will probably never be the same. Chic, smart and versatile, the HTC Touch brings together an array of communication, entertainment and business capabilities enabling mobile consumers to balance work and fun. HTC Touch initiates an intriguing line of smartphone devices to feature the innovative TouchFLO technology with finger sweep control, making full use of the HTC Home application add-on. One of the smallest Windows Mobile devices is up to every standard with the package including Wi-Fi, 2.8" touchscreen TFT display, 2 megapixel camera and rich business applications. Since Apple managed to move a cool one million iPhones in some two and a half months, HTC Touch strikes back with officially reported 800,000 units sold in Europe/Asia since the launch of the device on July 5th. The HTC management admits this result beats even their most positive forecasts.

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HTC Touch official photos • Home screen and TouchFLO interface

Key features

  • HTC TouchFLO technology allows smooth finger scrolling and panning
  • HTC Home application
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
  • 2.8" 65K color touchscreen TFT display of QVGA resolution
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • Sturdy build, quality casing and compact dimensions
  • Bluetooth v2.0
  • Large and comfortable D-pad
  • SIM card accessible without removing the battery

Main disadvantages

  • No 3G support
  • Inadequate 201 MHz processor and insufficient 128 MB ROM
  • No FM radio
  • Hard to clean casing

Conclusion

HTC Touch is a surprisingly compact and stylish device with ample display and above average functionality. The full-fledged touch navigation through TouchFLO provides for very friendly handling and makes the device seamlessly usable as a phone, regardless of the fact that it features no hardware keyboard at all. Among the downright drawbacks are the anemic processor and insufficient RAM. The touch experience is well below the iPhone and the TouchFLO interface doesn't completely rule out the need for a stylus.

With a price tag of about 420 USD, HTC Touch will no doubt be enjoying a good level of demand. The appeal of the smallest PocketPC is likely to reach beyond the core of Windows Mobile Professional admirers to attract many new fans, who have abstained from buying Windows Mobile devices until now due to their large size. We will conclude by confirming that great things come in small packages, indeed.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
HTC Touch specification



Friday, November 23, 2007

Nokia N95 8GB Review: Return of The King

Nokia Smartphone Cell Phone - N95

About a year ago Nokia released a tech-freak's dream of a handset offering a mouthwatering horde of features in a fairly compact size. The omnipresent N95 spawned a successor and now the question is how much better can it get. Nokia N95 8GB sure has good genes but there still seems to be enough room for improvement. At first glance, Nokia has heeded user complaints with the original and addressed them properly. However, we are yet to see if the enhancements are enough to make the N95 8GB the definitive upgrade from the previous model or is it about laurel-resting mostly.

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Nokia N95 8GB official photos

Key features

  • 2.8" 16M color QVGA display
  • 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and Carl Zeiss optics
  • Massive storage capacity and increased RAM
  • Wi-Fi with UPnP technology
  • Built-in GPS receiver and A-GPS functionality
  • Nokia maps application covering over 100 countries worldwide
  • Dual-slide design with dedicated multimedia keys
  • Standard 3.5mm audio jack
  • 3G (with HSDPA), EDGE and GPRS support
  • Symbian OS 9.2 Series 60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 user interface
  • TV-out functionality
  • 1200 mAh battery

Main disadvantages

  • No camera lens protector
  • No RDS system for the FM radio
  • Below average GPS performance, no 3rd party apps support
  • Extra charges for voice assisted navigation
  • Cannot edit office documents
  • No card slot
  • Doesn't charge when connected to USB

Conclusion

Sounds like it's the time for the scale-like motion with a N95 handset in each hand? After digging deep in that comparison, it now seems that an upgrade from N95 to N95 8GB is a really viable option. The 8GB is by all means no revolution, it's not like the original N95 owners will wake up to a brave new world. However, some of the most common (and probably most annoying) issues of Nokia N95-1 have been addressed and it's a real step forward for Nokia. So, if you have an original N95 and some of its flaws are really getting on you, look no further - N95 8GB is the cure. As for the other mobile phone owners, we would say that buying a Nokia N95 8GB is a decision you are very unlikely to regret. After all, there is hardly any feature that this handset doesn't have. If you think you can live without a camera lens cover and want to own a real all-in-one device - Nokia N95 8GB is your obvious choice. The N95 is also the cameraphone lovers stuff for matching superb photo/video quality with heaps of storage space.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
Nokia N95 8GB specification



Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Samsung G600 Review: Slide and Snap

Samsung G600 GSM

Samsung sets two contenders running for glory, with two 5 megapixel newcomers on the cameraphone market. The Samsung G600 was first to be announced, and had the mobile community astir. Featuring quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support, a glamorous 2.2" 16M color TFT display and stereo Bluetooth, the Samsung G600 is easily a tempting all-around multimedia device. The stylish design, the choice of colors and the metallic touch add up to some really exquisite looks. You may as well have a soft spot for this baby already but we are here to make sure its appeal is more than skin-deep.

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Samsung G600 official pictures

Key features

  • Stylish design
  • 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and VGA video recording
  • 16M color TFT display of QVGA (320x240 pixels) resolution
  • Ambient light sensor for automatic brightness control
  • Bluetooth with A2DP
  • microSD memory card slot
  • FM radio with recording capabilities
  • TV out
  • MS Office documents viewer
  • Nice web browser
  • Quick menu response and new menu structure
  • The enclosed headset finally has a 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Dynamic home screen
  • Mobile Tracker application

Main disadvantages

  • No 3G support
  • Upper row of alphanumeric keys might be hard to reach
  • New headset/charger jack incompatible with older accessories
  • Xenon flash would've suited it better
  • Shot-to-shot time on the slow side

Conclusion

We fear the Samsung G600 won't be able to snatch the best 5 megapixel slider recommendation off the heavyweight contenders in that form factor. However, Samsung have stirred up a really nice combination of features that would appeal to the tech savvy. Looking at the hardware side of it - it offers all the essentials and more: a quick processor, a nice 16M color TFT display, stereo Bluetooth, FM radio with recording capabilities, a TV-out port, and a 3.5 mm audio adapter combined with the highly alluring 5 megapixel camera. The G600 user interface is by far the most mature Samsung interface we've reviewed so far. The excellent web browser, the great music player, the office documents viewer and the snappy response will make users happy.

We admit it's not the perfect gadget - the lack of 3G will turn down many potential buyers, while the unoriginal design we've seen over and over again won't make it stand out in the crowd of Samsung sliders on the shop windows. We guess many of you are already fed up with Samsung's lack of imagination when it comes to slider phones.

No offence, we still find the G600 pleasant to the eye and great to hold in hand. It's a genuine multimedia gadget from head to toe. Adding to the fact that it's the most compact and most affordable 5 megapixel cameraphone to date, the Samsung G600 looks like a great pick for this year's holiday shopping.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
Samsung G600 specification



Friday, November 16, 2007

Sony Ericsson W910 Review: Walkman in Style

Sony Ericsson W910i Noble Black

The Sony Ericsson W910 reinforced the Walkman ranks with a suave, yet strong performer. The thin and elegant slider does look the part, while HSDPA (3.6 Mbps) and Walkman 3.0 are the right features to expect in a high-end device. At first glance, the W910 brings a few brand new software and hardware solutions to the scene. Stay with us as we go beyond the disarming looks and try to determine whether Sony Ericsson W910 has what it takes to win the hearts of the customers.

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Sony Ericsson W910 official pictures

Key features

  • HSDPA (3.6 Mbps), EDGE, Bluetooth (with A2DP)
  • SensMe™ and Shake control features
  • Slim sliding construction
  • Media Center, Walkman 3.0
  • Dedicated Call and End keys
  • Fast photo browser
  • Ample 2.4" display
  • Powerful loudspeaker
  • FM radio with RDS
  • 1GB or 2GB M2 card included, M2 USB card reader

Main disadvantages

  • Comes at an overpriced price tag
  • Wobbly slider
  • 2 MP camera with neither autofocus, nor flash
  • Only 40 MB internal memory
  • Video recording in QVGA resolution at 15fps
  • Irrelevant gaming/photo keys
  • No skins for the Walkman player

Conclusion

Sony Ericsson W910 is the top dog in the Walkman series when it comes to feature phones, the smarty W960 being a class of its own in the company's music portfolio. Some of W910 features are true high-end stuff: the quality display, elaborate music features, exquisite design, fast performance and 3G capabilities. Those however coexist with painfully familiar features and applications we've been getting in downright midrange handsets. Too much compromise to put up with in this price range and the tag on W910 is likely to get even the brand loyals a bit reserved. Nokia and Samsung seem to prepare a handful of cool music offerings in this price range too, while their non-music oriented handsets too have good music players. Despite the rich sales package, including a 1GB M2 card and the cool M2 USB reader, the W910 will be under pressure, as price is the ultimate decisive factor in this increasingly competitive market.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
Sony Ericsson W910 specification


Monday, November 12, 2007

Sony Ericsson S500 Review: Emotion vs Reason

Sony Ericsson S500i Quadband GSM Cell Phone - Mysterious Green

The slider form factor debuts in the company's S line and in fact, this is the first Sony Ericsson slider that's not a Walkman. Speaking of which, Sony Ericsson S500 is a W580 in disguise. And some disguise it is: with this slim slider almost everything is staked on design. Nature-inspired patterns, audacious paintjobs and light effects all make sure the S500 won't go unnoticed.

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Some official photos of Sony Ericsson S500

Key features

  • Size: 99 x 47 x 14 mm, 94 g
  • Slim slider body
  • Appealing design and color options
  • Dynamic themes and wallpaper animation
  • Light effects
  • Good keypad
  • Good 256K-color QVGA display
  • M2 memory card support, up to 2GB
  • 2-megapixel camera
  • Email client and RSS-feed reader
  • A2DP enabled Bluetooth
  • Quad band support, GPRS and EDGE Class 10

Main disadvantages

  • Only 12MB of integrated memory
  • No indicator of missed events
  • Not operable without SIM
  • No autofocus and flash
  • No FM radio
  • Awkward handling of SIM card and rear cover

Conclusion

Sony Ericsson S500 is a mid-range slider of slim design and daring exterior, which offers very standard, not to say unoriginal, functionality. Available for around 225 Euro, the S500 is easily challenged by a number of Sony Ericsson models offering respectable functions in this price range. Which way you will go is just up to you.

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Comparison with Sony Ericsson W580 is inevitable; paying a little extra to get this exciting Walkman is an option worth considering

The S500 will easily appeal to the senses, but the Walkman W580 could well be the more reasonable option. FM radio, fitness application, superior headset, and a 512-MB memory card are enough features to make the Walkman phone worth the additional investment.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
Sony Ericsson S500 specification


Thursday, November 1, 2007

Nokia N81 8GB Review: N-series N-gaged

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The Nokia N81 8GB is a truly exciting smartphone combining the power of Symbian 9.2 OS spiced up with the new N-Gage platform. What we have in N81 8GB is entertainment and multimedia unleashed. Not only does its specs sheet impress, but it promises tons of fun. With that said you cannot blame us for being too eager to test it out, can you? So please make yourselves comfortable and join us for this review.

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Nokia N81 official photos

Key features:

  • Massive storage space (8GB version)
  • Symbian OS 9.2 S60 3.1 UI
  • Wi-Fi support
  • Unique gaming experience with the new N-Gage platform and dedicated gaming keys above the display
  • Brilliant 2.4" 16M-color QVGA display
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Touch sensitive Navi wheel
  • Dedicated music keys and hardware keypad lock switch
  • 3G with video calls
  • Nice multimedia menu

Main disadvantages:

  • Mediocre camera
  • Awkward D-pad
  • Hefty weight
  • Uncomfortable keypad
  • No HSDPA

Conclusion

Reviewing the Nokia N81 was fun, except for the short periods when it got on our nerves with its awkward D-pad. Having in mind that some of its disadvantages will be fixed, we think a strong and able Symbian device is joining up the ranks. A screen of this size is not so often seen, while its gaming powers add up to a really exciting gadget. There's no doubt however that the N81 is quite a niche product, even if it's not as outspokenly eccentric as its N-gage siblings. It's worth considering how many people will be tempted by the rich smartphone functionality and turned down by the excessively youthful image of the gaming-happy N81. The hefty price tag is no surprise but it may cause many to think twice before choosing a Nokia N81 over N95 for example. If you ask us, we'll definitely go for the N95, never mind its inadequate battery. Plus, the N81 is the game-centered device in the N-series, but many of its teammates are compatible with the N-gage games anyway.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
Nokia N81 8GB specification



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