Nokia 6500 Slide Review: Slide Over Slim

Our Best Deal..!!!

Chitika Owna

Nokia 6500 Slide Silver

Nokia 6500 slide was announced together with its slim sibling Nokia 6500 classic, but is far more than just an attempt to diversify the supply beyond the traditional bar form factor. Both handsets drive on solid style, but the stainless steel slider takes media another step further with video call support, FM radio and TV out. Nokia 6500 slide is among the handful of Finnish feature phones to offer a 3.2 megapixel camera, while Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and the dual LED flash do make it a class in its own.

Nokia 6500 slide official photos

Key features

• 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics and flash
  
• Great 2.2" 16M-color QVGA display
  
• Snappy user interface
  
• FM radio with RDS
  
• 3G network support
  
• Rich preloaded content
  
• Bluetooth with A2DP support
  
• Stainless steel case
  
• TV out
  
• microSD card slot with hot swap
  
• Comfortable keys
  
• Fingerprint resistant
  
• Quality loudspeaker
  

Main disadvantages

• Sliding mechanism no masterpiece
  
• VGA video at 15fps recorded in 3gp format
  
• Camera lens unprotected
  
• The card slot is under the battery cover
  
• charger and USB connectors on top

Conclusion

The Nokia 6500 slide is a hard one to define and, though formally of the same bloodline, the 6500 classic isn't any better of a reference point. Nokia 6500 slide focus is on the imaging capabilities, plus, the brushed stainless steel exterior puts it in a more exclusive league.

Nokia 6500 slide is high on exclusivity and style but in a reserved or laid-back manner. It's not a cameraphone but has a very good camera. It's solid and capable but means less business than smartphones. It scores very high, both in terms of design and functionality, but is caught in crossfire due to its high price tag. With enough flashy premium handsets, heavyweight all-in-ones and practical but smart performers, pressure is coming from all ends on this otherwise highly recommendable device.

(Read full review on GSMArena...)
Nokia 6500 slide specification

Samsung G800 Review: Camera With A Phone

Find Out Our Best Deal

Chitika Owna

It seems Samsung are really stepping on it in the 5 megapixel cameraphone race. In a stark display of audacity, the G800 is pitched as a digicam that can make calls. We usually deal with gadgets that are the other way around but we've been eager to test the Samsung G800 ever since its official launch back in late October. As you may recall, we were lucky to be there, but rubbing shoulders is nothing like getting our hands on the handset sporting the first 5 megapixel camera with optical zoom. So sit back and get ready for Samsung G800, one of the most hyped handsets lately.

Samsung G800 official pics

Samsung G800 lifestyle photos

Key features:

• 5 megapixel auto focus camera with 3x optical zoom and xenon flash
• Large 2.4" QVGA 256K color display
• EDGE and 3G (with HSDPA)
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
• Comfortable keypad
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Stylish design

Main disadvantages:

• Bad display processing
• Weak sunlight legibility
• Very slow memory card reading
• No standard 3.5 mm audio jack
• Volume/Zoom key is very hard to press
• Quite chubby

Conclusion

Samsung G800 is without doubt a strong contender in the cutthroat market share race. If you are looking for a dedicated cameraphone with a great camera, then you might have just found your next handset. It may not be the best looking mobile around, however it has its own brushed-metal style that some of us liked.

The Samsung G800 has its flaws anyways. The slow memory card reading and the issues we had with the display have no place in a high-end cameraphone.
For us the Samsung G800 seems more of a proof of concept, rather than a really viable 5-megapixel solution. It won't win to the masses and become as popular as G600 for example. But it leaves a mark that will hold at least until midrange handsets start to offer 5 megapixel cameras and optical zoom.

(Read full review on GSMArena...)
Samsung G800 specification

Nokia N82 Review: Comes With Xenon

Check Out Our Special Offer..

Chitika | Owna

Nokia N82 White Titanium Silver

Nokia N82 is considered the next N-series bestseller and, guess what, it has already hit the shelves. Following the sweeping success of Nokia N73, it was a pretty sure bet that a worthy successor wouldn't take long to appear. As we see it, Nokia N82 fits that description perfectly and our eagerness to test it for you should come as no surprise. So join us as we explore the world of Nokia N82.

Nokia N82 official photos

Key features

• 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and Carl Zeiss optics
• Xenon flash and active lens cover
• 2.4" 16M color QVGA display
• 128 MB RAM
• Wi-Fi with UPnP
• Built-in GPS receiver and A-GPS functionality
• Nokia maps application covering over 100 countries worldwide
• Convenient standard 3.5 mm audio jack on the top
• 3G (with HSDPA), EDGE and GPRS support
• Symbian OS 9.2 Series 60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 UI
• TV-out functionality
• Automatic UI rotation
• Stereo speakers
• Large capacity battery

Main disadvantages

• Controversial design and questionable ergonomics
• No RDS for the FM radio
• Below average GPS performance
• Extra charges apply for voice assisted navigation
• No office documents editing application
• Doesn't charge off USB

Conclusion

Nokia N82 is the kind of gadget to make high hopes inescapable and it is important to know whether it lives up to the responsible job of being the N73 successor. And here it is: in our view, it carries the burden lightly. N82 has all the premises to become a true bestseller, combining full smartphone functionality with the best camera on the mobile phone market. Upgrading from Nokia N73 seems the definitive choice, if not the only option.

As for the rest, who are considering Nokia N82, we say it's a buy you will hardly ever regret. Looking at your options first won't hurt though. The simple math tells that Nokia N82 with an 8GB microSD memory card costs about the same as Nokia N95 8GB, so the choice between the two is purely a matter of priorities. Whether you prefer larger screen or xenon flash should tilt the scales this way or the other.

As for the cameraphone lovers, the decision is as simple as that - if you want the best camera on a phone and you're willing to pay for it, Nokia N82 is the way to go.

(Read full review on GSMArena...)
Nokia N82 specification

Nokia E51 Review: Connecting Business

E51 Rose Steel Small Yet Powerful Smartphone

Nokia offers a wide range of Eseries business handsets, including Communicators and enhanced messaging devices of different form factors. Each E series phone is optimized for different types of business users, but all feature the familiar and friendly S60 user interface over Symbian OS. The new Nokia E51 combines compact dimensions, rich communication skills, a comfortable keyboard and stylish design, aiming to be a classic and conservative all-round performer.

Official photos of Nokia E51

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/3G (with HSDPA 3.6 Mbps), EDGE and GPRS support
• Wi-Fi, VoIP over WLAN
• Symbian 9.2 OS Series 60 3rd edition UI with Feature Pack 1
• 12 mm slim, elegant design
• 130 MB onboard memory, expandable via microSD cards (up to 4 GB), hot swap
• Very comfortable keyboard and D-pad
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP and IrDA (115 kbps)
• New Symbian key icons
• Fast user interface

Main disadvantages

• 2 megapixel camera with no autofocus, nor flash
• Extremely hard-to-press volume rocker, power button and voice recorder key
• Stale multimedia interface
• Cannot edit office documents
• Doesn't charge when connected via USB
• Voice dial works well only with English names

Conclusion

Each of Nokia's Enterprise devices has its strengths, but usually at the expense of a few compromises. The stylish Nokia E51 proves to be a well-balanced performer that will certainly meet the contemporary business requirements. Fine looks are just an added gain.

Nokia E51 might be the right bestseller stuff not only for business, but for regular users too, for its all-purpose applicability. The 350 USD price tag sure adds to that excitement. With E51 there's one more pro on offer.

(Read full review on GSMArena.com...)
Nokia E51 specification

HTC Touch Review: Smart to Touch The Spot

HTC Touch P3450 -Gsm- Cell Phone Tri Band

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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