Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot

The Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot stands above a sea of traditional cell phones with its high-quality, 8.1-megapixel camera for serious photo enthusiasts.

Price

Despite the high you might feel from learning about the C905a’s high-quality camera, you might feel low when you learn of its price.

With a no-contract retail price of $329.99 and a two-year contract price of $229.99, a $50 mail-in rebate still only brings the C905a down to $179.99 with a two-year AT&T service contract.

For just $20 more, you’re then at the price level of the mega smartphones with a contract (i.e. the Palm Pre for Sprint, the T-Mobile myTouch 3G for T-Mobile and the iPhone 3G S for AT&T).

Features

# High-quality, 8.1-megapixel camera with image stabilization, automatic focus, face detection, a xenon flash and 16X digital zoom
# Tri-band world phone
# 3G for high-speed wireless
# Music player with streaming radio and built-in FM radio
# MusicID (identify songs you’re listening to)
# Picture messaging, text messaging and instant messaging
# Video share
# Mobile email
# Web browser
# Ringtones
# Games (puzzle, sports, action, card, racing and more)
# Calendar, alarm clock, personal organizer and address book
# Call waiting, caller ID, conference calling and call forwarding
# Multitasking (use voice and data simultaneously)
# Bluetooth short-range wireless (i.e. for a wireless headset)
# USB connectivity (transfer data through a USB cable)
# Hands-free speakerphone
# Voice dialing and voice commands
# 2.4-inch display at 320x240 resolution
# Predictive text for fast typing
# 93 megabytes of internal memory; expandable to 8 gigabytes with Memory Stick Micro

Motorola Clutch i465: First Full-Keyboard Nextel Direct Connect Phone

The Motorola Clutch i465 is the first full-keyboard cell phone to feature Nextel Direct Connect, which allows for the popular walkie-talkie or push-to-talk feature.
In addition, group messaging allows customers to create groups of up to 20 people to send messages to all at the same time.

Price

While the no-contract retail price of the Motorola Clutch i465 starts all the way up at a pricey $259.99, $170 in instant savings as well as a $50 mail-in rebate bring the price down to an extremely affordable $39.99.

The $39.99 price requires a two-year service contract. The price also requires a new line of service or an eligible upgrade (meaning you haven’t upgraded your cell phone in two years).

Features

# GPS navigation
# Rugged architecture
# Web browsing capable
# Camera with 4X zoom (640x480 resolution)
# Nextel Direct Connect (walkie-talkie service)
# International Direct Connect (international walkie-talkie service)
# Group Connect (message to a group of people at once)
# Direct Talk (all-digital off-network Direct Connect)
# Direct Send (send contact information and pictures to Direct Send-capable devices)
# Multimedia messaging (send or receive voice, text and pictures)
# Voice-activated dialing
# Hands-free speakerphone
# Java applications and games
# Multiple languages
# Hearing-aid compliant
# 911 emergency location capable
# Second Line Service (two different phone numbers assigned to the same phone)
# Bluetooth short-range wireless (i.e. for a wireless headset)
# Call alert (send a repeating alert to another Direct Connect subscriber)
# Downloadable applications, games, ringtones and wallpapers
# Talkgroup (get the word out to groups of up to 200 people at once; must be in the same local market and in the same fleet)

Helio Ocean 2

The Helio Ocean 2 has a spacious QWERTY keyboard and number keypad and an innovative optical sensor touch pad that allows for easier navigation. It has plenty of features like EV-DO, GPS, a full HTML browser with tabbed browsing, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support, quick access to several popular social networks, and more.

The bad: The Helio Ocean 2 is bulky, plus it lacks external music keys, an LED flash for the camera, and a self-portrait mirror. The microSD card slot is inconveniently located behind the battery.

The bottom lineThe bottom line: If you can get over its size, the Helio Ocean 2 is a great feature-rich handheld with enough Web-friendly goodies to please both tech-savvy hipsters and mobile professionals.

Specifications: Band / mode: CDMA 800/1900 ; Talk time: Up to 323 min ; Combined with: With digital camera / digital player

Sony Ericsson C903

Sony Ericsson today unveiled the C903, a 5.0-megapixel camera phone with Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology to automatically take the best picture possible.
The Japanese cell phone maker said the C903 uses Face Detection to find up to three people in the frame. Then Smile Shutter picks out smiles and captures the photo


Users can also automatically snap up to nine images in a row and pick the best one.

With aGPS, photos can be "geotagged" with location coordinates so users have a memory of where images were taken.

The C903 can share photos on its auto-rotating 2.4-inch display or on a TV screen using the TV-out function.
The Sony Ericsson C903 will be available in selected markets in the second quarter in the colors Lacquer Black, Techno White and Glamour Red.

Specification :

The Sony Ericsson C903 has an integrated 5.0-megapixel camera to take pictures and videos. It also features Face Detection to find up to three people in the frame. Then Smile Shutter picks out smiles and captures the photo. Consumers can also automatically snap up to nine images in a row and pick the best one. With aGPS, photos can be geotagged with location coordinates so users can remember where photos were taken. The C903 can share images on its auto-rotating 2.4-inch display or on a TV screen using the TV-out function.

HP iPAQ 310 Travel Companion GPS Pocket PC Information Centre

In addition to the 2008 family of iPAQ Windows Mobile PDAs and Smartphones, HP released one device built entirely around GPS navigation. The iPAQ 310 Travel Companion is that device and the successor to the rx4000 and rx5000 Series models released in 2006. The iPAQ 310 adds several new features designed to make it more usable on the go.

Like it Windows Mobile sibling, the iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld, the iPAQ 310 has a VGA display which allows for high-resolution map viewing and better quality video playback. The 310's display is a WVGA, however, with a 4.3" widescreen format boasting 800 x 480 resolution. Another feature of the iPAQ 310 worth noting is its 2GB of internal flash storage, which makes the unit ideal for large file storage; if you need more storage, you can add space by way of the SDHC flash memory card slot.

In addition to the onboard GPS receiver, the iPAQ 310 includes a removable 1700mAh Li-Ion battery for long battery life, integrated Bluetooth, and 125MB of system memory (RAM). The integrated Bluetooth allows you to use the 310 as a hands-free phone device in your car or truck.

It's worth noting that while the iPAQ 310 runs on Windows CE 5, the foundation of the Windows Mobile 5 and 6 operating systems, it does not run Windows Mobile; the CE operating system has been customized by HP and will be familiar to those who are used to Windows Mobile, but there are significant differences.

iPhone Portable Speaker iP27BR

Design of iP27BR
If you've seen other iHome iPod offerings, the iP27BR will look familiar. It has the same rounded look of many of its iPod-only siblings (and shares a design with the iH27BR, the iPod version). The base of the unit rests on a table or shelf, while the rear speaker housing folds up to serve as a backdrop for your iPhone.

The LED clock is on the front face of the base section; it's backlit and also shows the time and other system information such as iPhone/iPod connectivity, alarm and sleep status, battery level, etc. On either side of the iPod dock are four-way buttons for controlling functions such as Play/Pause, volume, alarm on/off, and time set. In front of the dock is the snooze button which also controls the LED backlight level.
Because the iP27BR is a portable speaker system, it has two battery compartments for standard AA batteries (four total, not included) to power the unit when it's away from wall power. These compartments are on the bottom of the base. There's also a slot for a backup CR2032 coin battery to keep time if there's a power loss.

The iP27Br has a stylish, smooth design that compliments the iPhone and will work well in most rooms. Its exterior shell is plastic, and while it's solid and sturdy in construction, the control buttons are a bit loose and flimsy to the touch. The unit is also heavy enough so that it doesn't slide when you press buttons or insert an iPhone. However, it's not heavy enough to keep from raising up or sliding when you remove the iPhone with one hand.

Features

When you seat an iPhone in the dock, the unit begins charging the phone (on AC power). In iPod mode, the iP27BR acts as a speaker system for audio playback automatically.

The alarm mode works two ways; you can either set an alarm which works independently of the iPhone (a standard alarm clock buzzer), or you can wake to audio from the iPhone. You can't manually choose between these options -- if an iPhone is in the dock, you wake to iPhone content.

Unfortunately, the iPhone alarm function isn't feature-rich as it should be. When the alarm goes off, it simply begins playing back the same audio which was last playing. You can't wake up to specific playlists. And, because the iPhone's built-in software alarm doesn't allow you to wake to playlists either (just built-in sounds), you can't decide what music to listen to by default as you wake.

Once the alarm does go off, hitting the snooze button will give you nine additional minutes of rest. You can use the snooze button multiple times for up to 1 hour.

If you prefer to put the iP27BR at a distance, the included remote control makes this easy. The remote provides its own snooze button (nice touch) as well as Play/Pause, Back/Forward and volume control, a sleep button, and mute.

I should also mention that while the iP27BR is designed to work with the iPhone, it is also compatible with all modern iPod models with Dock Connectors.

Sound Quality

The iP27BR provides very good sound quality, though it's not as good as other, more expensive iPod/iPhone speakers. The speakers use Reson8 speaker technology which gives "better response characteristics and helps to deliver big, tough sound" and EXB sound enhancement which can be toggled on or off with a button the side of the base. The EXB feature does change the way audio sounds - with some music, it increases the quality of the sound, with other music not so much.

Volume levels go from 0 to 40, and at maximum volume you should be able to enjoy music or audiobooks in a small to medium sized room at a satisfactory level. If you're looking for room-shaking sound, no portable audio solution - including the iP27BR - will satisfy you.

Moans & Groans

My only real complaint about the iP27BR is that it doesn't provide logical control of the iPhone in order to wake to specific playlists. I'd like to create a playlist with music that would best rouse me and tell the unit to use that playlist as my alarm. If the iPhone's built-in alarm feature allowed you to wake to a playlist (I still can't understand why Apple provides this feature on iPods, but not on the iPhone) I would be more satisfied, but alas -- this feature is not available.

Also, with an MSRP of $119, the unit seems slightly overpriced; however you can find the iP27BR at third-party retailers for around $100 [CHECK PRICES].

Conclusion

I can recommend the iHome iP27BR to anyone who needs a basic iPhone-friendly alarm or portable speaker system with a remote. Those with more advanced needs will want to look for a more feature-rich product.

Blackbery 8800

Review The Blackberry 8800
The Blackberry 8800 offers the very best in Blackberry technology.
It is the latest in the Blackberry mobile phone range and is the most stylish and highly specified Blackberry smartphone to date. Along with the standard Blackberry features of mobile phone, email client, diary, web browser and instant messaging, the BlackBerry 8800 offers Global Positioning System (GPS) / mapping services, a powerful multi-media player and Quad-band network functionality for full international roaming.

If you are new to Blackberry, the Blackberry 8800 smartphone is the one to have!

BlackBerry GPS gives enhanced access to various location based applications, along with the functionality to navigate via a pre-loaded BlackBerry Maps application. The BlackBerry 8800 also benefits from an uncompromising high-capacity battery, offering the very best in battery life and expandable memory ensures that the BlackBerry 8800 never runs short on storage for video and audio multi-media files.

Virgin Mobile rolls out pink LG flare

Pink and Valentine

Virgin Mobile has updated their handset lineup with a more feminine LG Flare variant - the Pink LG Flare. The handset is available exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide.

It looks cute and with Valentine’s Day coming up your girl might have her eye on a new phone. LG Pink Flare itself, is a simple clamshell that comes with two color displays, Bluetooth, mobile Web and voice dialing. The phone goes for just $29.99. Specifically, VM’s partnership is with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The company will donate $5 from each unit sold and will make a minimum contribution of $150,000. Remember, it has limited edition

Nokia Royal revealed

One more expensive Nokia phone will soon be launched. “Nokia Royal” that resembles the Carbon Arte but its carbon fibre exterior is removed and fitted with a vast amount of solid platinum, held down securely by 8 handmade platinum screws. Encrusted with 8.2 cts of vvs , colour ‘F’ diamonds, a magnificent total of approximately 1160 individually set sparkling gems. The box of the Royal is made from granite and leather. At this point it doesn’t even matter if the phone can make and receive calls. The Royals are going to be launched Saturday 31st January 09, in the prestigious Colette store in Paris. This will be a limited edition with only 50 to be made.

We don’t even want to ask how much one Royal costs!

Valentine's day with Motorolla

In an effort to catch some Valentine’s Day sales,Motorola (NYSE: MOT) has launched its mid-range PEBL phone in Rose Bloom color. The stylish handset is obviously designed to appeal to the females, and in that sense we can easily envision Moto selling a bunch of these till February 14th. It’s not a “power-phone,” though, sporting so-last-year specs.



There’s a 2 megapixel camera, music player, 7.2Mbps HSDPA support, standard 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD memory card slot. In a nutshell - it’s a 3G-enabled music phone for the ladies.

As for the markets where the American handset maker will sell the newly colored PEBL, we’ve heard Korean SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) picked up the device. No word on whether some European or North American carrier will offer it, too…

Nokia E-71

Nokia’s E71 has recieved a pretty noteworthy firmware update - v200.21.118, which, for now, is available to those within the European region only. Not only are the mandatory usability and stability improvements, but, also, a few new applications and themes are to be had. Such new applications are: Internet Radio, and the My Nokia application.

Two new themes are also available to choose from. Lastly, slight improvements to the E71’s camera have been made, as well as to the device’s WLAN functionality. As always, you can download the latest firmware version, from Nokia’s Software Updater application.

LG VX8550 Chocolate Maroon Phone

Slimmer, lighter and sweeter than ever, LG updates its Chocolate slider phone to the VX8550 with improvements including a new metal navigation wheel (which traces your finger's movement with a small light), vibrating touch keypad, and the ability to run the music player in the background while using the other features of the phone. But many of the much vaunted features of the original Chocolate remain: silky-smooth slider design support for V Cast Music, an integrated music/video player, a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder, stereo Bluetooth capabilities, and a microSD memory slot for up to 4 GB of storage.


In addition to Verizon's V Cast Music feature, this phone is also enabled with the Get It Now service, which allows you to easily download ringtones, games, and applications. It runs on Verizon's CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies and EV-DO high-speed data network. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.)
The Chocolate's is a 1.3-megapixel digital camera features a flash, as well as 2x digital zoom, self-timer, night-mode functions, and brightness and white balance controls. Other features include an in-phone image editor (zoom, rotate, crop) and a mirror for self-portrait capability. The camera can also capture video clips--30 seconds for sending and up to 1 hour for saving to memory card--at a 176 x 144-pixel resolution. It's compatible with playing MP3, 3GP, and 3G2 video formats, and you can set a video as your screen's wallpaper (as long as it's under 5 MB in size).

A built-in music player with a dedicated music key for easy access, stereo speakers and an equalizer, MP3 and WMA playback, and the ability to hide the music player while still allowing the music to play on in the background. You can create and manage playlists right on the phone, as well as synchronize music between the Chocolate and your PC (using an optional USB cable and connecting with Windows Media Player 10 or higher). You can also take advantage of the Chocolate's Bluetooth wireless headset capability, allowing you to hook up a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The phone's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video and audio can be sent with ease (Verizon messaging charges apply). When used in combination with the Chocolate's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. There's also a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. Verizon's optional Mobile Web 2.0 package allows you to read and send emails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your email, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the Chocolate is fully compatible with Verizon's V Cast service. With V Cast music, your phone is a music player, letting you jam out wherever you are. It's also a music store, and you can download songs instantly to your phone. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that's right for you. You can even pause to take a call without missing a beat. You can also download and stream high-quality video--get the latest Accuweather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids. V Cast also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games, making it possible to have more fun with a new breed of realistic games.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the Chocolate including a voice memo recorder that can record calls, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock. You can even set the alarm to wake you to your favorite music. Also included with the Chocolate is Verizon's VG Navigator software, which allows you to get real-time, turn-by-turn audible directions as you're driving.

Vital Statistics
The LG VX8550 Chocolate weighs 3.24 ounces and measures 3.85 x 1.87 x .67 inches. Its l800 mAh ithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.17 hours (250 minutes) of digital talk time, and up to 350 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

LG Shine CU720 Black

LG Shine CU720 Black
The LG Shine CU720 for AT&T is a beautifully styled and engineered cell phone. Its 2.2" mirror LCD display with wide viewing angle technology sets the Shine apart as an eye-catching new device. Thanks to broadband data download speeds, it delivers streaming TV and radio; the Shine also supports up to 4GB of stored music which you'll enjoy listening to via stereo Bluetooth technology. The AT&T Shine also boasts a 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder with an integrated flash, zoom and viewfinder.

Highlights

* Stylish Slider Design With Full Metal Body
* Unique 2.2" Wide Mirror LCD Display With Wide Viewing Angle
* Play Either Downloaded AT&T Music or PC-transferred Music Files
* Wirelessly Stream Music To A Stereo Bluetooth Headset
* High-speed Data Downloads Let You Watch Videos Or Listen To Streaming Music
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash Takes Print-quality Photos And Video Clips
* microSD Memory Port Supports Up To 4GB Card

What's In The Box With The Phone

* Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

* Digital Camera - Yes, 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Flash, Self-timer, Viewfinder, Image Editor
* Streaming Multimedia Support - Enjoy Streaming Cellular Video (CV) and AT&T Music, Access To XM Radio, MTV and HBO Mobile
* MP3 Player - Yes, Supports MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+ Formats, Equalizer With Visualization, USB Mass Storage
* Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v1.2, HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP, FTP Profiles Supported
* Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, 320 x 240 Pixel Resolution Max, Up to 42 Second Recording, Flash, Viewfinder
* Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
* Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
* Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, With Software and Cable Sold Separately
* PC Synchronization - Yes, With Software and Cable Sold Separately

Messaging Features

* Mobile Web Browsing - Yes, WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in, Near-broadband Download Speeds, With Media Max Add-on Plan Bundles
* Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages, With Media Max or Messaging Starter Add-on Bundles
* Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, 2-way, With Pre-loaded Message Templates, With Media Max or Messaging Starter Add-on Bundles
* Email Client - Yes, Yahoo!, AOL, MS Live, POP3/SMTP Protocols Supported, With Media Max Add-on Plan Bundles
* Instant Messenger Built-in - AOL, Yahoo!, ICQ and Windows Live Instant Messaging, With Media Max or Messaging Starter Add-ons

Personalization and Fun Features

* Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties
* Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes
* MP3 Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties
* Ringer Profiles - Yes
* Picture Caller ID - Yes
* Multiple Languages - Yes
* Languages Supported - English, Spanish
* Games - Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties
* Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable from AT&T or Third Parties, Animations Supported

Core Features

* Color Main Display - 240 x 320 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors Displayed
* Color - Black
* Style - Slider
* Warranty - LG Factory Warranty
* Speakerphone - Yes
* Voice-activated Dialing - Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
* To-Do List - Yes
* Voice Memo - Yes
* Alarm - Yes
* Calculator - Yes
* Calendar - Yes
* Vibrate - Yes
* Phonebook Capacity - Up to 500 Contacts
* Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes, Up to 5 Numbers, 2 Email Addresses and Picture ID
* TTY Compatible - Yes
* PDA Device - No

Battery Life

* Battery Type - Li Ion
* Talk Time - Up to 180 Minutes
* Standby Time - Up to 250 Hours

Technical Specifications

* Application Platform - Java
* Data Download Speed - HSPDA (Up to 1.4 Mbps) and EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps)
* Network Compatibility - GSM 800, 850, 1800, 1900 and HSDPA (UMTS) 850, 1900
* Compatible Carrier - AT&T
* Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
* Predictive Text Entry - Yes, T9
* 3G Data Speeds - Yes
* Dimensions - 4.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.6 in
* Internationally Compatible - Yes
* Weight - 4.3 oz
* Built-In Memory - 70MB
* Expandable Memory Capacity - microSD(TM) Memory Port, Up to 4GB Size Max

Compatibility Features

* Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
* Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

* AT&T Voice Plan Options - Yes
* AT&T Messaging Plan Options - Yes
* AT&T Web Plan Options - Yes
* AT&T Video Share Plan Options - Yes
* AT&T Mobile Backup Options - Yes

Motorola Krave ZN4 Black

The Motorola Krave ZN4 for Verizon Wireless is Motorola's first iPhone-style touchscreen phone that actually outdoes its competitors - the Krave boasts not one touchscreen, but two. The large main display is a 2.8" touchscreen, and a clear protective "touch cover" flips down while the phone is closed.
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones and Calling Plans
This EVDO device supports Verizon's V CAST TV and Music, and makes it easy to manipulate all your media via well-designed menus. The Motorola Krave ZN4 for Verizon takes touchscreens to the next le


Highlights

* Beautiful Touchscreen Flip Phone Actually Has TWO Touch Interfaces
* "Touch Cover" Allows You To Control Some Phone Functions While It's Closed
* Supports V CAST Mobile TV and Music Streaming Services
* Streaming Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology
* Giant Color Screen Is Great Way to Watch Video and TV On The Go
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Takes Printable Photos And Long Videos
* High-speed, Full HTML Experience Web Surfing

What's In The Box With The Phone

* Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

* Digital Camera - 2.0 Megapixels, 4x Digital Zoom, Portrait Or Landscape Viewfinder
* Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Watch Live Streaming TV with V CAST Mobile TV, Or On Demand Videos Or Music With V CAST Feature
* MP3 Player - Yes
* V CAST Music Player - Stream or Download Music From V CAST, Album Art, Playlists, MP3, WMA, USB 2.0, External Controls
* Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, Class 2, Headset, Handsfree, DUN, OPP, FTP, BPP, BIP Profiles Supported
* GPS Services Support - Yes, Supports Verizon Navigator
* Video Capture / Camcorder - Record Short Videos, Send To Friends With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
* Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Advanced Technology Requires No Phone Pre-training
* Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
* PC Synchronization - Yes, With Software and USB Cable Sold Separately
* Parental Controls - Yes

Messaging Features

* Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
* Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Text Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
* Instant Messenger Built-in - AOL, Yahoo! and ICQ Instant Messaging With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
* Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 - Yes, High-speed Web Surfing With Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 Add-on Rate Plan Feature
* HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Supports Full Mobile Browsing
* Email Client - Yes, Supports POP3 and SMTP Formats, With TXT+PIX+FLIX Add-on Rate Plan Feature

Personalization and Fun Features

* Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
* Custom Ringtones - Yes
* MP3 Ringtones - Yes
* Ringer Profiles - Yes
* Picture Caller ID - Yes
* Multiple Languages - Yes
* Games - Yes, Downloadable
* Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

* Color Main Display - 2.8" LCD, 400 x 240 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
* Speakerphone - Yes
* Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
* TTY Compatible - Yes
* Color - Black
* Voice Memo - Yes
* Style - Touch Flip
* Warranty - Motorola Factory Warranty
* Alarm - Yes
* Calculator - Yes
* Touch Screen - Yes, Internal Touch Screen And External Touch Cover
* Calendar - Yes
* Mini-USB Port - Yes
* Vibrate - Yes
* To-Do List - Yes
* Phonebook Capacity - Up to 1000 Contacts
* Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes
* Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - Yes
* M3 Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M3 Rated
* Text to Speech - Yes
* Manual Lock - Yes
* PDA Device - No

Battery Life

* Battery Type - Li Ion
* Talk Time - Up to 250 Minutes
* Standby Time - Up to 500 Hours

Technical Specifications

* Application Platform - BREW
* Network Compatibility - CDMA 850, 1900
* Data Download Speed - EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps), 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
* Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, WAV, MP3, AAC
* Predictive Text Entry - Yes, iTAP
* Built-In Memory - 138 MB Built-in
* Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, Supports microSD/TransFlash Cards Up To 8 GB
* Dimensions - 4.1 in x 2.0 in x 0.7 in
* Weight - 4.5 oz
* Platform / Operating System - Synergy OS
* V CAST Enabled - Yes

Compatibility Features

* Device Supports Verizon Connect Plans - Yes
* Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack - Yes
* Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
* Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
* Device Supports Verizon Premium Plans - Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

* Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options - Yes
* Verizon Wireless V CAST Plan Options - Yes
* Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options - Yes
* Verizon Wireless Mobile TV Plan Options - Yes

BlackBerry Curve 8310 Titanium (Multimedia Phone)

BlackBerry Curve 8310 Titanium (Multimedia Phone) Features

Get a BlackBerry Curve 8310 Titanium (Multimedia Phone) from AT&T (Cingular)!

The gorgeous BlackBerry Curve 8310 for AT&T really sets a high bar on style and functionality. Like all BlackBerry devices, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 provides possibly the best on-the-go email and calendar solution for mobile professionals. But this new BlackBerry Curve 8310 includes a 2.0 Megapixel camera, GPS, a rich experience media player, voice dialing and stereo Bluetooth. Built for smartphone lovers with a sense of style, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 is dressed for

Advanced Features

* Digital Camera - Yes, 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Flash, Self-timer
* MP3 Player - Yes, WMA Music and WMV Video Files Supported, Playlists, Shuffle
* Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Yes, View Word and Excel Documents Attached to Emails
* Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v2.0, Headset, Handsfree and Serial Port Profiles Supported
* GPS Services Support - Yes, Built-in GPS Locator And Applications Like BlackBerry Maps Built-in and Telenav
* QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Backlight With Spell Checker
* Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
* PC Synchronization - Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Address Book, Calendar, Pictures and Email With Your PC

Battery Life

* Talk Time - Up to 240 Minutes
* Standby Time - Up to 408 Hours

Compatibility Features

* Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
* Device Supports Blackberry Plans - Yes
* Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
* Device Supports AT&T Messaging - Yes
* Device Supports AT&T Mobile Backup - Yes

Core Features

* Color Main Display - 240 x 260 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed, Auto-adjust To Ambient Light Saves Battery Life
* Color - Titanium
* Style - Candybar
* Warranty - 1 Year BlackBerry Factory Warranty
* Speakerphone - Yes, Full Duplex
* Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
* To-Do List - Yes
* Alarm - Yes
* Calculator - Yes
* Calendar - Yes
* Mini-USB Port - Yes
* Vibrate - Yes
* TTY Compatible - Yes

Highlights

* 2.0 Megapixel Camera Shoots Print-quality Photos With Expandable Memory
* Advanced Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo Music
* Built-in GPS Receiver With Location-based Applications Like BlackBerry Maps
* Integrated Media Player Provides An Outstanding Music and Video-on-the-go Experience
* Large, Beautiful Color Display
* Powerful On-the-go Email Solution When Used With AT&T BlackBerry Add-on Plan Features
* Smallest, Smartest, Most Stylish Full QWERTY Keyboard BlackBerry Yet
* Voice-activated Dialing Lets You Dial The Phone With Just Your Voice

Messaging Features

* Mobile Web Browsing - Full HTML Web browsing, One-touch Access, BlackBerry Maps Support
* Multimedia Messaging - Yes, With Messaging or MEdia Add-on Rate Plan Feature
* Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Plus Group Messaging, With Messaging or MEdia Add-on Rate Plan Feature, Spell Checker
* Email Client - Amazing "Push" Real-time Email, Integrate w/ Up To 10 Accounts, VPN, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Spell Checker
* Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes, BlackBerry Messenger Pre-loaded, Spell Checker

Personalization and Fun Features

* Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes
* MP3 Ringtones - Yes, MP3 Real Music Ringtones Supported, Downloadable
* Ringer Profiles - Yes
* Games - Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
* Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable

Recommended Optional Plan Features

* AT&T Navigator - Yes
* AT&T BlackBerry Services - Yes

Technical Specifications

* Application Platform - Java
* Platform / Operating System - BlackBerry OS 4.2.2
* Data Download Speed - EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps)
* Network Compatibility - GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* Compatible Carrier - AT&T
* Ringtone Types Supported - MP3, MIDI, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, WMA
* Internationally Compatible - Yes
* Expandable Memory Capacity - MicroSD Card Format Compatible
* Built-In Memory - 64MB
* Dimensions - 4.2 in x 2.4 in x 0.6 in
* Weight - 4.2 oz

What's In The Box With The Phone

* Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, Hands-Free Headset, User Guide

Nokia 8800 Gold Arte Cell Phone Handphone Nokia 8800 Gold Arte

Specification Cell Phone Handphone Nokia 8800 Gold Arte Nokia 8800 Gold Arte Phone Nokia 8800 Gold Arte :
Cellular One Phones and Calling Plans
General 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network UMTS 2100
Announced 2008, December
Status Coming soon
Size Dimensions 109 x 45.6 x 14.6 mm, 65 cc
Weight 150 g
Display Type OLED, 16M colors

Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.0 inches
- Scratch-resistant glass
- Living wallpapers
- Downloadable wallpapers, screensavers
Ringtones Type Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3, video ringtones
Customization Download
Vibration Yes
Memory Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Card slot No
- 4 GB of user memory
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G Yes, 384 kbps
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0
Infrared port No
USB Yes, microUSB OTG
Features Messaging SMS, MMS 1.2, Email, IM
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes + Downloadable
Colors Gold
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video(VGA@15fps)
- 18K gold-plated body
- Java MIDP 2.1
- MP3/AAC/eAAC player
- Voice memo
- T9
- Calculator
- Built-in handsfree
- Turn-to-mute
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh (BL-4U)
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 20 min

Make Your own iPhone Ringtones

If the back of teen music magazines are to be trusted then we can safely assume that mobile phone ringtones are big business, and, if you were the new kid on the block selling mobile phones, like Apple, you'd be crazy not to charge a motza for these audio snippets.

This doesn't mean we should have to pay for them. After paying higher than average prices for iPhone contracts, are you really about to fork out more money for 15-second clips of your favorite songs? We don't think this is fair and to right this injustice we show you how to make your very own iPhone ringtones for free. All you'll need is an iPhone (of course), iTunes and a swag of MP3 files.



1. Open iTunes and select your favourite MP3 audio file.

2. Right-click (Cmd-click for Macs) on this file in your library to bring up the context menu.

3. Select Get Info. This will open a new dialogue box showing various details about the audio file. Select the Options tab.

4. Check the boxes next to both Start Time and Stop Time and enter the times you want your new ringtone to start and stop (the maximum length is 40 seconds) then click OK. This will return you to your music library.

5. Right-click (Cmd-click) on the same music file again and this time select Convert Selection to AAC. iTunes will process this briefly and insert the new ringtone-sized file under the original file in your library.

6. Right-click (Cmd-click) on the newly created file and select: "Show in Windows Explorer (or Finder on a Mac)"

A new dialogue box will open showing you the location of this file. Select the file and rename it, changing the file extension from ".m4a" to ".m4r". Windows will warn you that this change may make the file unstable, but continue anyway.

Back in iTunes, delete the ringtone file you've created from your library, then import the renamed ".m4r" file into your library. Connect your iPhone and sync your playlist. You may have to manually drag the .m4r file into the Ringtones section on your iPhone. With your iPhone synced this file is now ready to be used as a ringtone.

Originally posted on CNET Australia

Samsung S8300

Samsung’s U900 Soul handset was first unveiled in February of this year, and has been available on the market since a few months after that. It seems Samsung has seen fit to create a successor of sorts to the U900 Soul - the S8300, which has recently been leaked.


It should start to be available on the market from around March of next year onwards. The rumoured specs of the device are as follows:

* Connectivity: GSM/UMTS/7.2 Mbps HSDPA
* Display: 2.8″ AMOLED technology, WQVGA resolution shows up to sixteen million colours
* Camera: 8 MP CCD lens, with autofocus
* Memory: 60 MB internal
* Extras: FM RDS Radio, GPS, Divx playback supported, Bluetoth 2.1 connectivity
* Dimensions: 12 mm thick

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Samsung Behold SGH-T919

The TouchWiz interface invasion has finally reached T-Mobile Cell Phones who is receiving their first taste with the Samsung Behold. Samsung is intent on marketing their spiffy looking interface to win over consumers looking to make the jump into an easy to use touch phone. The device lives up to what our neighbors overseas were treated too earlier in the year. This TouchWiz non-smart phone variant packs a nice 5-megapixel camera with support for T-Mobile’s recently launched 3G service. Eye candy and transition effects are littered throughout the phone which will turn heads as you show off the Behold to others.

The package contains:
• Samsung Behold SGH-T919
• USB data cable
• 1GB microSD
• SD card adapter for microSD
• User Manuals
• Wired Stereo Headset
Design:

The Behold retains almost the same design elements we have found on other TouchWiz devices we have reviewed. Of all the other Samsung devices already released domestically, the Behold has the smallest form factor (4.1x2.1x0.5 inches) and reduces the screen size to 3 inches. The phone is constructed out of a hard plastic with the outline having a glossy look to it. We were surprised to see that Samsung used stainless steel back plating for the battery cover which supplements its overall durability.

Even though the overall screen size has been condensed, it still manages to retain a resolution of 240x400 pixels and 262k colors. You will be amazed how well different colors are beautifully recreated with text easily legible in direct sunlight. Pressing on the screen is accompanied with a vibration feedback to indicate something has been touched. You can zip through the various menus thanks to the precision of the device whenever it is touched. You will find the light sensor in the upper left side of the screen which adjusts the brightness to extend battery life. On the very top, you will find the sole speaker, which is used for everything from phone calls to speaker phone.

Just like the Eternity and Omnia CDMA, Samsung kept the buttons to a minimum of three physical ones which are slightly raised on the front. The send and end keys are found on the side with the middle one being used as the back/clear key. On the left side you will find the volume rocker and charging/USB port. Samsung did not go with the traditional mini or microUSB connection and decided to stick with their own proprietary port. This TouchWiz variant relies on using the same connection port to allow use of various headsets rather than a 3.5 or 2.5mm jack. You will also find the dedicated camera button on the bottom right side to quickly take photos while another one found towards the middle unlocks the device. If you’re worried about dropping or misplacing the Behold, you can tether it to yourself using the lanyard strap next to the camera button.
On the back you will find the 5-megapixel camera with a flash and self portrait mirror. The hard metallic battery cover slides off to reveal the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and microSD slot. Just like what we found on the Eternity, we are still baffled as to why manufacturers still insist on having users remove the back cover and battery just to install a mircoSD card.

You will find only the microphone on the bottom of the device.

Samsung Behold SGH-T919

The TouchWiz interface invasion has finally reached T-Mobile Cell Phones who is receiving their first taste with the Samsung Behold. Samsung is intent on marketing their spiffy looking interface to win over consumers looking to make the jump into an easy to use touch phone. The device lives up to what our neighbors overseas were treated too earlier in the year. This TouchWiz non-smart phone variant packs a nice 5-megapixel camera with support for T-Mobile’s recently launched 3G service. Eye candy and transition effects are littered throughout the phone which will turn heads as you show off the Behold to others.

The package contains:

• Samsung Behold SGH-T919
• USB data cable
• 1GB microSD
• SD card adapter for microSD
• User Manuals
• Wired Stereo Headset

Design:

The Behold retains almost the same design elements we have found on other TouchWiz devices we have reviewed. Of all the other Samsung devices already released domestically, the Behold has the smallest form factor (4.1x2.1x0.5 inches) and reduces the screen size to 3 inches. The phone is constructed out of a hard plastic with the outline having a glossy look to it. We were surprised to see that Samsung used stainless steel back plating for the battery cover which supplements its overall durability.

Even though the overall screen size has been condensed, it still manages to retain a resolution of 240x400 pixels and 262k colors. You will be amazed how well different colors are beautifully recreated with text easily legible in direct sunlight. Pressing on the screen is accompanied with a vibration feedback to indicate something has been touched. You can zip through the various menus thanks to the precision of the device whenever it is touched. You will find the light sensor in the upper left side of the screen which adjusts the brightness to extend battery life. On the very top, you will find the sole speaker, which is used for everything from phone calls to speaker phone.

Just like the Eternity and Omnia CDMA, Samsung kept the buttons to a minimum of three physical ones which are slightly raised on the front. The send and end keys are found on the side with the middle one being used as the back/clear key. On the left side you will find the volume rocker and charging/USB port. Samsung did not go with the traditional mini or microUSB connection and decided to stick with their own proprietary port. This TouchWiz variant relies on using the same connection port to allow use of various headsets rather than a 3.5 or 2.5mm jack. You will also find the dedicated camera button on the bottom right side to quickly take photos while another one found towards the middle unlocks the device. If you’re worried about dropping or misplacing the Behold, you can tether it to yourself using the lanyard strap next to the camera button.
On the back you will find the 5-megapixel camera with a flash and self portrait mirror. The hard metallic battery cover slides off to reveal the battery compartment, SIM card slot, and microSD slot. Just like what we found on the Eternity, we are still baffled as to why manufacturers still insist on having users remove the back cover and battery just to install a mircoSD card.

You will find only the microphone on the bottom of the device.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

Windows Mobile has always been a powerful but clunky OS, but recently we’ve seen manufacturer efforts to clean it up and make it more user-friendly. Sony Ericsson has thus far stayed out of the WinMo realm, but with the Xperia X1 they are making a splash on both fronts. They have developed a new panel interface to match the X1’s svelte design. It has the rich feature set you’d expect from a high-end device, with many connectivity options and a 480x800 high resolution display. The question is, can it live up to the bar HTC has set with their Touch series?
Included in the box you’ll find:

• Li-poly battery
• AC Adapter
• USB Cable
• 4GB microSDHC card
• Stereo headphones
• Extra stylus

Design:

The X1 is a very well designed device, with a large WVGA display and full QWERTY keyboard. It is constructed of brushed metal which leads to a very hefty weight of 5.1oz. It comes in both silver and black, our review unit was silver but we prefer the black finish personally. It is strikingly narrow, especially when compared to a similar device like the Touch Pro.

The narrowness leads to a good in-hand feel, though it is definitely on the heavy side. Still, the build quality is top notch and we are quite impressed with the hardware. The screen slides to the right to reveal a four row QWERTY, and it slides at an arc so that it is tilted slightly upwards when opened. The slide mechanism is fantastically smooth; it offers the perfect balance of resistance and sprint and sliding it is actually a pleasure.

The WVGA (480x800) screen is gorgeous, and measures in at 3.0”. Like all other Windows Mobile devices it is only 65K colors, but the increased pixel density mostly makes up for that. As you’d expect from such a high resolution panel videos looked great. It is a resistive touchscreen, and therefore can be used with a stylus or other non-bare finger object, and is very responsive.

The navigation keys sit below the display, and in true Sony fashion much attention has been paid to the styling. There is a square directional pad, and to either side triangular keys that come together to form an X. The soft keys are silver slivers, but raised so they are easy to press. The other keys - Send and Panel to the left and OK and End to the right- are a bit small but have good travel and a slight click so you know when they have been activated. In addition to being clickable, center of the d-pad is also touch sensitive and you can move up/down and left/right by swiping your finger across it. It doesn’t work within every application, and it’s easier to use side-to-side, but we liked the added navigation option.

Sony Ericsson is obviously going for the general consumer with the X1, and we think they have put together a very good design for it. The size is very good, and the screen excellent for multimedia applications. The narrowness makes it easier to hold, although it could be lighter. Fashion was an obvious influence in the design of the X1, and even the silver version is chic. The build quality is overall wonderful, and we are generally pleased with the design of the X1.