Nokia 6288
The Nokia 6288 3G ready phone is built with a high resolution 320 x 240 color display where you can enjoy viewing videos. It has two built-in cameras, a 2.0 megapixel camera at the back with flash which can also be used in landscape mode and a VGA camera up front which is used primarily for video phone calls.
The Nokia 6288 comes with a video recorder option as well as a handsfree speaker. It also comes with a 6MB integrated memory as well as a 512MB miniSD memory card providing you more storage capcity.
Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition
On of the most unique Nokia phone that I have ever seen is the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition. This model has a cool thumb rest for ease of use. It also has a 2.0 megapixel camera to capture those important occations. This slide phone also comes with designer ringtones and has a built-in 128MB memory.
It can also come with a wireless Bluetooth headset to enjoy those MP3’s on the go. It also has a large TFT main screen that can display up to 262,000 colors.
Nokia E50
Simple in style, but big in performance. The Nokia E50 phone is a quadband GSm which can be used in differenct regions around the world. It also has a 1.3 megapixel camera for taking pictures. It has a built in memory of 70MB and this can be expanded by using microSD card.
It has a high resolution LCD screen for clear viewing of images. It also uses the powerful S60 Symbian OS. This phone has a fast data connection using EDGE. It can connect to a PC using Bluetooth and USB.
Nokia N73
The Nokia N73 is a high end camera phone that combines with a very nice smart phone features. This also features the Carl Zeiss autofocus lens for better photos. It has a dedicated gallery button which will allow the user to quickly move through the photos in your memory.
Then N73 comes with a voice command software which can be used to automatically dial a contacts number. It also comes with Bluetooth for easy connectivity to any PCs. This phone is powered by S60 3rd edition symbian OS and has a nice browser that can easily beat off other PDA and smartphone browsers.
Nokia N70
The Nokia N70 is another triband phone that would allow you coverage of up to five continents. It has a 2.0 megapixel at the back with 20x zoom and also has a second VGA camera at the front with 2x zoom. Pictures taken can easily be transferred to your personal computer using your computer’s USB port, or just turn on your Bluetooth receiver and transfer the file.
It is also 3G ready so you can easily video conference with this phone. With regards, to entertainment, music lovers will not be bored with its Visual Radio. This feature lets music fanatics listen to their favorite radio station as well as interact with them.
3G technology…Cool?
3G (third generation) technology provides the ability to transfer both voice and non-voice data for mobile phones. It makes transfer of data faster, meaning faster web browsing, emails, or instant messaging in your phone. One of the best applications offered by 3G technology is Video Telephony.
Imagine talking to your loved one and seeing her at the same time just through your phone. This is why most 3G capable phones offer two cameras, one beside your LCD screen. Yeah it’s cool alright, but I watched this advertisement of a 3G capable phone where a boss was calling one of his employees who didn’t go to work. The employee was at the mall. Since it was a video call, the boss would see where his employee was. So the employee needs to find a bedroom store and lie in a bed before answering the phone. Now, is it still cool? Not always!
Apple iPhone
You need your phone anywhere you go. You love music and watching videos. And at the same time, you’re an internet geek.
Apple has the right device for you — the Apple iPhone. The iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device.
Being a widescreen iPod with touch controls, it lets you enjoy everything you used to do in your iPod, but this time on a 3.5-inch display. With its large memory capacity of 4GB (or 8GB), you can store as many music files and videos. Having a touch screen feature, you could call anyone on your address book with just a point of your finger. And you can browse the internet with its most advanced web browser for a portable device.
The iPhone’s revolutionary interface makes you control everything using only your fingers. This phone is not out in the market yet, but it just makes me more excited to have a touch on this thing. No more keypads or stylus. It’s all touch screen.
Technical Specifications
Screen size: 3.5 inches
Screen resolution: 320 by 480 at 160 ppi
Input method: Multi-touch
Storage: 4GB or 8GB
GSM: Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Wireless data: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0
Camera: 2.0 megapixels
Dimensions 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm
Weight 4.8 ounces / 135 gram
Battery
Up to 5 hours
Talk / Video / Browsing
Up to 16 hours
Audio playback
Cell Phones: What to Buy??
A lot of phones are out in the market sporting different features, different styles. How would you know which model to pick for yourself? Which phone suits you?
There are a lot of articles talking about ‘cell phone buying guides’. You could use those if you are planning to buy a phone. For me it’s just a matter of preference. It’s your own personal choice. Take a look at these basic points before deciding on which phone to purchase.
1. Know the Phone
Check out latest mobile phone reviews from the net or even from friend’s opinions. Check out the features and functionalities that the phone could give you.
2. Your Personality
You should know your own interests. Music lover? Go for the phones whose main feature is all about music. Photos and Videos? Then go for the high resolution phones. Internet geek? Go for 3G capable phones to have a faster internet access. Not into features? Then look at the design. A wide range of phones is there in the market, and for sure, there is one that suits your personality.
3. Is it Worth it?
Especially for price-conscious buyers, how much does the phone cost is a big factor. Now you know what the phone can offer, you know if you’ll love it or hate it, but the next question is, ‘Is it worth it?’. Don’t hesitate to check out other phones. If you’re already in a place where mobile phones are sold, why not look at the other models?
Try to choose a phone to make yourself happy — not to impress others.
How Tough is Your Phone?
How tough is your phone? You may have the most expensive mobile phone with the latest features, but is it durable enough? Let me share a bit from my own experience and the experience of friends as well.
My last phone was an Sony Ericsson K700i (I’m using a Motorola RAZR V3x now). Let me reminisce a bit. When we were out in the beach and having a drink, I was reaching for a glass, then suddenly, my phone jumped out of my shirt pocket and went straight to the bucket of ice, which was half-filled with water. Guess what? The phone still worked afterwards.
I’m not saying that this kind of phone is water-proof, but at least it’s not that sensitive like other models that are easily broken by the slightest damage test. If ever this happens, don’t panic and don’t cry like a baby. I’m not an electronic gadget expert, but if your phone gets wet, disassemble it quickly, remove the battery, then let it have air so that the water that may have seeped inside would evaporate quickly. Don’t try to turn it on, let it dry by itself for a while. Turning it on could do more harm, triggering a short circuit. It may not function perfectly at first because there might be grounded circuit lines remaining inside, but be patient and just hope for the best.
Well, another thing that bothers me are phones claiming that they are “shock-proof”. They may have designed it to minimize the damage from falling, but how minimal is this ‘minimal damage’, I ask? I remember a friend having a “shock-proof” phone. We promptly dared him to test the toughness of his model — and he did drop the phone on purpose. Alas! The phone bounced and its LCD hit a stone. Yeah, it was shock proof alright, but the LCD was broken in the end. Lesson learned? Don’t rely on your phone’s durability, take care of it!
Motorola RAZR V3x…Worth It?
For my first 3G capable mobile phone, I think the Motorola RAZR V3x would be a good buy. It is very affordable considering the features it boasts of. I was actually thinking of buying a Sony Ericsson K800i but checking out the features and comparing the price, I thought the V3x was a more practical choice.
For its features, 2 cameras are better than one. It has a 2.0 megapixel camera to capture high quality still and moving images and has a VGA camera that would enable you to have 2-way video calling. Its bluetooth wireless technology, WAP 2.0 browser, and optional removable memory of up to 512MB that would let you store music, video, and pictures would be a factor in feeding your hunger for satisfaction.
So, for price-conscious buyers out there who want to feel the 3G experience…try this one. It is a great deal!
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