Cellphones Review

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Sony Ericsson C905

Sony Ericsson raised the bar for cameraphones announcing the first 8-megapixel phone intended for the European market - C905. A few months later, it just comes to the market, left behind the competition; Samsung already launched the INNOV8 and Pixon and LG offers its Renoir. The Cyber-shot model wasn’t first to hit the market, but it still might be the best so far. Although it is touted to be a “real camera rival”, the C905 has yet to prove that. The key characteristics in this aspect are a camera-like design, Xenon flash, face recognition, and picture tagging, thanks to the built-in GPS. C905 is the first non-smartphone of the manufacturer with an integrated Wi-Fi support, which can be used for Internet access and DLNA-compatible devices (e.g. to view pictures on DLNA-capable TV wirelessly).

The package includes:

* Phone
* Charger
* USB cable
* Stereo headset
* USB adapter for M2 cards
* Hand Strap

We definitely appreciate the USB adapter, which is a very elegant solution for data transfer from and to the card.

Design:

As Sony Ericsson claims, C905’s design really reminds us of the pocket digital cameras. That’s traditional for the manufacturer, but this model is the best so far in this aspect. It resembles a camera from all sides. It has the same dimensions and weight as a pocket camera, which definitely makes it ineligible to be called a small phone. However, this is no surprise for such a pretentious functionality-wise model. The 2.4” display is larger than the other screens in the series (2“ in C902, and 2.2” in К850) but is way behind compared to the competition – 2.8” for INNOV8, 3” for Renoir and 3.2” for Pixon. There are no surprises in its specifications; QVGA with 262k color support, typical for Sony Ericsson. The images on it look good not only indoors but in bright sunlight too.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Motorola W490

Release Date Q4 2007
Released For:T-Mobile

Motorola W490's streamlined and compact exterior borrows inspiration from the iconic slim KRZR design. Convenient to fit in a pocket or in the palm, the smooth and eye-catching flip mechanism is attention-grabbing for savvy and fashion-forward consumers looking for fun and function in their device. Measuring only 17 mm thick, the W490 packs in a large 262K-color display, the Motorola W510 allows you to handle your communication needs with effortless style. Taking and sending images is simple using the integrated 1.3-megapixel camera. With a versatile 8x digital zoom, the W490 captures everything from spontaneous moments to posed shots, and allows users to view, print or share at the touch of a button.

Motorola W490 Specs

Technical Specifications

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Form Factor: Clamshell
Dimensions: 99 x 48 x 17 mm
Weight: 107 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 7.50
Standby Time: 350
Memory: 5.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging

Main Screen: 262000 colors (STN)176 x 220 px
Camera: 1.3 MP / 1280 x 1024 px / 8X Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio

MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC
Speakerphone: Yes

Multimedia

Wallpapers: 176 x 220 px
Screen Savers: 176 x 220 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: Yes
Games: J2ME

Messaging

SMS: Yes
EMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
Email: Yes
Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: iTAP

Applications

Phonebook Capacity: 1000
Calendar: Yes
To-Do List: Yes
WAP: 2.0
Voice Commands: Yes
Calculator: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: 1.2 (A2DP / HFP / HSP)
Infrared Port: No
High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
PC Sync: Mini-USB

LG Venus

Release Date Q4 2007

Released For: Verizon Wireless - Upcoming Verizon Wireless - Upcoming

LG Venus has two dual front screens, the lower of which also has touch input with vibration feedback, which make accessing the phone's features a breeze. The music-centric slider also offers a microSD memory port that accommodates up to 8 GB of expandable memory. The Venus also features a music player that supports MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC files and a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder.

LG Venus Specs

Technical Specifications

Network: CDMA 800 / 1900
Form Factor: Slide
Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 16 mm
Weight: 107 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 4.00
Standby Time: 480
Memory: 64.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging

Main Screen: 262000 colors (TFT) 320 x 240 px
External Screen: 262000 colors (TFT) 176 x 240 px
Camera: 2.0 MP / 1600 x 1200 px / 2X Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio

MP3 Player: VCAST Music
FM Radio: No
Speakerphone: Yes

Multimedia

Wallpapers: 320 x 240 px
Screen Savers: 320 x 240 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: Yes
Games: BREW
Streaming Multimedia: VCAST Video

Messaging

SMS: Yes
EMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
Predictive Text: T9
Applications
Phonebook Capacity: 1000
Calendar: Yes
To-Do List: Yes
WAP: 2.0
Voice Commands: Yes
Calculator: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: 1.2 (A2DP / AVRC / BPP / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
High-Speed Data: cdma2000 1xEV-DO
GPS: VZ Navigator
PC Sync: Yes

Friday, August 31, 2007

Nokia N81 8GB

Release Date Q4 2007

The Nokia N81 8GB features up to eight gigabytes of built-in memory, used for a true mobile entertainment experience. Featuring dedicated music and gaming keys, 3.5 mm headphone connector and 3G and WLAN connectivity, the N81 8GB is configured to find, buy, manage and play music and games purchased from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service. Designed with a sleek, polished exterior and buttons that illuminates when activated, the N81 8GB offers dedicated music or gaming keys, expanded memory, large screens and extended battery performance to provide quick and easy access to entertainment content.

Technical Specifications

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / WCDMA 2100
Form Factor: Slide / Sideways / Symbian OS 9.2
Dimensions: 102 x 50 x 18 mm
Weight: 140 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: Navi Wheel
Battery Type: 1050 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time: 4.00
Standby Time: 408
Memory: 8.0 GB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Multimedia

Wallpapers: 240 x 320 px
Screen Savers: 240 x 320 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: Yes
Games: N-Gage
Streaming Multimedia: MPEG-4 / H.264 / H.263 / 3GPP / RealVideo

Imaging

Main Screen: 16700000 colors (TFT)240 x 320 px
External Screen: No
Camera: 2.0 MP / 1600 x 1200 px / Flash / 20X Zoom / Video Recorder / Video Calling

Audio

MP3 Player: Nokia Music Store / MP3 / AAC / eAAC+ / AAC+ / WMA / M4A / WAV
FM Radio: Visual Radio
Speakerphone: Yes
Push-To-Talk: Yes

Messaging

SMS: Yes
EMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
Chat: Yes
Predictive Text: T9

Applications

Phonebook Capacity: Unknown
Calendar: Yes
To-Do List: Yes
WAP: 2.0 (Nokia Web Browser / Mini Map)
Voice Commands: Yes
Calculator: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: 2.0 (A2DP / DUN / FTP / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP)
Infrared Port: No
High-Speed Data: WCDMA
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g / UPnP
GPS: Nokia Maps
PC Sync: USB 2.0 / PC Suite

More Information
Website: Nokia N81 8GB Website

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Motorola Q9m

Release Date Q3 2007

Motorola Q9m Features

1.3-megapixel camera with flash
Dual, stereo-quality speakers
Compatible with miniSD storage for pictures, videos, music, and sounds
Two home screens (standard and multimedia) with easy toggle
EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, email and large attachments
Pocket Internet Explorer for Internet access
Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with email, calendar and contacts synchronization

Motorola Q9m Specs

Technical Specifications