Samsung S5560 preview

Samsung S5560 preview: First look (Mobile Phone Review, Tech, Report, News, Auckland, iPhone)

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Ah, the futuristic appeal of touchscreens - consumers can't get enough of them. Enter the Samsung S5560. With a 5MP camera and Wi-Fi, it's two widgets ahead of the competition. The rest mostly follows the recipe for success from the S5230 Star cookbook, with a few tweaks to bring it up to speed

The Samsung S5560 lacks 3G connectivity but comes with Wi-Fi connectivity. It's hardly the solution that most carriers opt for (and carriers ARE the biggest cellphone contractors), but we guess Samsung have gone for pleasing the end client this time. In an effort to keep the price down, trading 3G for Wi-Fi is a compromise many users would make.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves, check out the rundown of the Samsung S5560 features:

Samsung S5560 (a.k.a Marvel) at a glance:

General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Form factor: Touchscreen bar

Dimensions: 107.5 x 52 x 13.2 mm, 95g

Display: 3.0 inch WQVGA TFT resistive touchscreen, 240 x 400 pixels

Platform: Latest TouchWiz 2.0 UI, Smart Unlock

Memory: 78MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)

Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash, image stabilization, WDR, face detection, Smile Shot, blink detection and QVGA video recording at 15 fps

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, 3.5mm audio jack

Misc: Accelerometer for screen auto rotate and turn-to-mute, FM radio with RDS

Battery: 960 mAh battery

This phone is clearly a Samsung Jet wannabe - the styling, the camera, the Wi-Fi connectivity all make it a cheaper alternative to the Jet. Sure, tradeoffs have been made for the sake of a lower price, but if you've never owned a touch phone before, the S5560 makes a great introduction.

The timer on non-touch operated phones seems to be running down - touch phones seem to get the best features and the most hype. This makes it harder and harder to say no, especially now that their price is no longer prohibitive.

On the next page we do our Sherlock Holmes impersonation and take a close look at the exterior of the Samsung S5560.

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Nokia N97 Features

Nokia N97 is a touch screen "mobile computer" in the Nseries of smartphones by Nokia, with a fold-out QWERTY keyboard.
Announced on 2 December 2008, the N97 is Nokia's second touchscreen phone (after the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic) based on the Symbian OS S60 5th edition platform.
The Nokia N97 was released in US flagship stores on 9 June 2009 and on 26th June 2009 was released worldwide. In September 2009 it was reported that two million N97 handsets had been sold in three months following its release.
The N97 ships with trial versions of Quick Office, Adobe reader, Boingo and JoikuSpot Premium as well as Nokia's own Ovi Maps and Ovi store. The initial software had mixed reception, prompting the release of new firmware in October 2009. Nokia released the new firmware with kinetic scrolling for the N97 to address the major issues present in the firmware the device launched with. However, the new firmware still causes problems with some functions of the device.

Nokia N97

Manufacturer	Nokia
Available	9 June 2009
Screen	640×360 px (16:9 aspect ratio), 3.5 in, sliding tilt TFT LCD display, up to 16.7 million colours
Camera	5.0 megapixels f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens
Operating system	Symbian OS 9.4 with Nokia S60 Fifth Edition UI. Current firmware (RM-507) 20.2.019 / (RM-505) 21.0.045
Input	QWERTY keyboard Touchscreen
CPU	Single CPU, 434 MHz ARM11
Default ringtone	MP3
Memory	128 MB RAM
Memory card	microSD 16GB max (16GB Max MicroSDHC available in 2009)32GB built in already
Storage	32GB on-board (about 29.8GB user available)
Networks	HSDPA (3.5G),Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity	WLAN 802.11b/g, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0, TV-out (PAL/NTSC),fm transmitter
Battery	BP-4L (1500 mAh,Li-polymer)
Physical size	117.2 × 55.3 × 15.9* mm *18.25 mm at camera area
Weight	150g
Form factor	Tilt slider
Media	Audio playback: MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA Video playback: MPEG-4 SP, RealVideo, Flash Video
Series	Nseries
Predecessor	N96
Hearing aid compatibility	M3[

From-Wikipedia

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LG GD510 Pop Mobile Features

LG has really done an excellent job with the Pop. It's a great handset to use if you don't want to spend big on a mobile phone. The slow internet connectivity is a bit of a bind given that the software is there ready and waiting to help you access everything you need, but perhaps that's not really the aim of this phone. Go and pay for a black label handset or an Arena if you want that kind of thing.

At under £100, the GD510 Pop really is a bargain. What it might lack in power it certainly makes up for in style, usability and pure unbeatable value. You can feel like you've got something special in your pocket for a very small outlay. The only criticism you'd have to level at it given the cost is the missing 3.5mm jack. When will these people learn?

At just £99.95, the LG Pop is an excellent buy. The Korean company heralds it as the world's smallest touchscreen phone but to merit the handset merely for its size is to do it an injustice. Yes it has a 3-inch touchscreen and, yes, the casing around said WQVGA is figure-hugging indeed but there's a quality about the whole phone that is a great testament to the work LG has been putting into its mobiles over the last few years.

The other excellent addition is the native support for Facebook, Twitter and MySpace which is really going to work for the teens and early-20s market where this handset is aimed. The interface with each is good in itself and really only suffers in terms of speed of connection because this phone can only rely on WAP with neither 3G nor Wi-Fi to back it up. Bit of a shame really.

Specification
Display	TFT touchscreen - 256K colors 240 x 400 pixels - 3.0 inches Multi-functional home key
Operating System
Processor
Memory	Phonebook: 1000 entries - Photocall Call records: 20 dialed / 20 received / 20 missed calls Internal: 8 GB storage Card slot: TBC
Network	2G: GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G: UMTS 2100
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
Video	Yes
Sound	Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic / MP3 ringtones Speakerphone: Yes
Dimensions	-
Weight	-
Battery	Standard battery - Li-Ion
Features	MP4 / H.263 / H.264 player MP3 / WAV / eAAC+ player Organizer Voice memo T9 Optional solar panel
Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS
GPS	No
Data
GPRS	Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD	Yes
EDGE	Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G	384 kbps
Wireless	No
Bluetooth	v2.0 with A2DP
USB	microUSB

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SONY ERICSSON K 660I

While all the attention tends to go to the high-end handsets -- with a plethora of features that are rarely used -- it's worth having a look lower down the chain for hidden gems. A potential diamond in the rough is the Sony Ericsson K660i. It might not be laden with glamorous features, but its simplicity could just be what you're looking for.It's currently available from 3, for free on a monthly contract starting at £15 a month.

Design
There's something very attractive about keeping things simple that the K660i exemplifies. Rather than opt for flashy design gimmicks, the K660i is understated, with a straightforward candy bar layout that's easy to understand. The navigation keys and keypad are easy to press and its slim design ensures it'll slip into most pockets.

A silver frame, similar to the i-phone's, adds a touch of quality, but if you're looking for a large touchscreen you should go elsewhere, because the K660i's is modestly sized and not touch-sensitive. An interesting addition to the keypad is a set of shortcut keys, which give you quick access to certain browser features -- we'll discuss these later on.

Features
The K660i's simple design is reflected internally with a straightforward interface that's responsive and easy to use. It's not a super-phone, but the K660i does have some stand-out features, including HSDPA (3.5G), which allows you to browse the Web at high speeds. Its browser allows you to view full Web pages.

The keypad shortcut keys we mentioned earlier light up when you're using the browser, allowing you to quickly search Google, add a bookmark, visit the Sony Ericsson fun and downloads site and zoom in and out of a page, similar to opera mini. The browser works fine, but we prefer Opera Mini, which the K660i supports.

From the K660i's start page, you can access a slick-looking menu -- similar to the PSP's -- that gives you access to K660i's main media features. At the top of the list is a 2-megapixel camera that takes acceptable pictures when you're out and about during the day. Don't expect great shots in low light, though, because there's no built-in flash or photo light. There's also a front-facing camera for video calls, should you feel the need to chat to your mates face-to-face.

Next on the media-centric menu is an MP3 player. It's pretty comprehensive and offers plenty of options, including sorting tracks into play lists and the ability to adjust the equalizer. You have to use the provided headphones unfortunately, as there's no built-in 3.5mm headphone jack, but an adapter is available, at added cost.

The Sony Ericsson K660i definitely isn't one of Sony Ericsson's most advanced handsets, but similar to the nokia 6300, it's an easy-to-use phone that does the basics very well. If you're not after all the fancy frills, it's definitely worth a look.

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Upgraded LG VX8350

LG VX8350:
The LG VX8350 is an upgrade from the very popular VX8300 which was one of Verizon Wireless' best seller. Many upgrade to this phone were done. The phone is slimmer and the speaker phone was upgraded to name a few.
UPGRADES:
Along with the few things I already mentioned. This phone got good makeover. The best thing that happened with this phone is that the antenna is internal now. The number pad was made to be a little larger and in that easier to compose sms and dial number for people hard of seeing. The external screen now allows for reading sms from it, this is nice for on the go.

EVERY DAY USE:
This phone really is a good all around phone.in noisy environments u can still hear people clear and they can hear u clear as well. It can also take a little abuse if you have only dropped it once and honestly nothing came from it. The buttons are easy to push and find. You will really like having a dedicated speaker phone button comes in hand. The battery life is about average it will get u through a day of heavy usage which is all you need.

FEATURES:
This phone has a 1.3 mp camera not much by today's standards but pics are crisp and clear. The video function is also very good you can take up to a 30 second clip for MMS. The speakerphone is to be honest the best on a phone You have ever heard. The volume can be up to the highest point and there is no distortion or static. The screen resolution is very nice, You will have no troubles seeing this display in the sunlight.

CONCLUSION:
The 8350 is really a great phone the only thing you will found to be a problem is getting it to flip open with one hand. This task is almost not possible. Other than this you would really recommend this phone to anyone that wants a great workhorse that does not need data.
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