Sony Ericsson
This new mobile is very attractive in appearance Cassing, and the audio sounds very clear to the consumer is willing to have a mobile.
Sony Ericsson have announced a new mobile phone with an exotic looking super-flip form factor. Instead of opening vertically, like a traditional clamshell, the new Sony Ericsson W44S Bravia phone flips open on it side, revealing a huge screen that's perfect for viewing movies and mobile TV on. Achilles Heal of the Apple iPhone
Apple's deal with AT&T deal was lauded as a coup for smart phone enthusiasts. The best device ever made on the largest network in America. The network with the least dropped calls. "iPhone 3G - Half the price, twice the speed". We've heard it.
Well, that could not be farther from the truth. It's been almost 2 months and media frenzy over the poor quality of the connections has ensued. From personal experience I feel that AT&T's network leaves a lot to be desired. At the moment my iPhone shows 5 bars, on the Edge network (not the "twice the speed" network), and still I cannot browse the web. It is unbelievable. And even if I was in a 3G area the speed is not even close to what AT&T claims it to be.
About a year ago (last November) I purchased a Motorola Q9h. Decent phone at the time, and better than previous versions. However, the 3G network had exactly the same problems - it was not as fast as AT&T claimed it to be. There were other problems with the device, particularly with stability.
So in less than a year the 3G network has not improved, and I live in the NYC metro area. I am surprised that there aren't any lawsuits against AT&T for false advertising. Many people want to blame Apple, but I doubt this is Apple's fault, only because I get the same experience on other devices.
I hope one day AT&T will fix these problems or just admit and say that they do not have a reliable data network but are working to correct it. At least it will give people a light at the end of the tunnel.
Nokia N86 Review
The Nokia N86 8MP is a feature packed Let’s take a look at the N86.
In the box
- Nokia N86 8MP
- 3.5mm headphones
- Micro USB cable
- Micro USB charger
- Manual 
HP iPAQ Voice Messenger
THE first thing that I noticed about the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger is the Qwerty keypad. I generally do not like
This is because I find it very difficult to type messages using a Qwerty keypad. And the Voice Messenger’s keypad which has 20 keys (with two letters per button) only drives this point further.
Typing messages is a tedious affair on the Voice Messenger. It took a lot longer to type messages compared with my mobile
There is also a five-way navigation button and to scroll through the menu you just have to glide you thumb over it.
This can be very frustrating especially when it’s too easy to skip past the entries that you want to choose.
Also, at times the menu system is not responsive and it takes a while before it registers your command.
Built to last
Despite the hiccups, the Voice Messenger is a sturdy, sleek and, not to mention, a slim phone.
Weighing only 105g and 13.6mm thick, the Voice Messenger can easily slip into a lady’s dinner bag.
The Voice Messenger has a black exterior front and the back is made of aluminium. The problem with any aluminium casing is that it tends to attract fingerprints. Unless you are diligent in cleaning the phone, it stops looking attractive after awhile.
The first thing I liked, upon switching on the Voice Messenger, is the bright display.
The
When I was in a theatre, I had to switch on the smartphone to send an urgent text message to a friend.
Although the smartphone was in silent mode, the bright screen had distracted one of the audience members and I was told to switch it off. Yes, it’s that bright.
The Voice Messenger has two dedicated buttons, namely Key Guard and Ringer/Sound switch.
Key Guard allows you to lock the smartphone while the Ringer/Sound switch button turns on the silent mode.
These handy buttons allow you to lock the phone and put it in silent mode without having to fiddle with the keypad.
The Voice Messenger’s 3.1-megapixel camera (with 5x digital zoom) shoots decent pictures but it’s nothing to call home about.
Handy apps
The Voice Messenger is powered by Microsoft Windows
While you can edit and view documents with these applications, you cannot create them.
The phone also has Google Maps and coupled with the built-in GPS, it is very useful when you need a street view and directions to your destination.
Besides these programs, you will find the other standard programs such as Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, games and more.
The Voice Messenger has 128MB of RAM memory as well as a microSD slot which supports up to 8GB memory cards.
But you have to remove the back casing of the phone to insert the card, which is a bit of a hassle.
Conclusion
The sleek and sturdy HP iPAQ Voice Messenger is let down by its rather crammed Qwerty keypad but there are other things going for it.
It has all the important features such as WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth which you look for in a smartphone. The affordable phone also has a decent camera, a bright screen and handy dedicated buttons.
Overall, the Voice Messenger is a decent smartphone if you can live with the keypad.
Pros: Slim and sleek; handy dedicated buttons; bright screen.
Cons: Qwerty keypad and navigation button are not user friendly; the phone can be unresponsive at times.
Nokia N920 phone tablet leaks
The Nokia N920 is pop its head out for the very first time and we got some of the details. The N900’s successor is rumoured to be a touch-only device with a huge 4.13 inch capacitive screen, ARM Cortes A8 CPU, 32GB internal memory and Maemo 6 OS.
The N920 will come with GSM connectivity, along with HSPA capabilities. Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth are also onboard. The standard 3.5mm audio jack is not forgotten along with the microSD card slot. The 5 megapixel camera onboard will remain the same as the N900.
The Maemo 6 claims are a little suspect, especially since the version 5 just been announced with N900. Regardless of the version, the N920 is a tablet and has emphasises with VoIP telephony along with all the modern social networking and integration.
GSmart S1200 Advanced version
Taipei, Taiwan – 2009.10.16 - GIGA-BYTE Communications Inc., (GBC), the leading smartphone manufacturer in Taiwan, launch the advanced Windows® Phone－GSmart S1200 in the same time when Microsoft® announce it’s brand new Windows Mobile® 6.5. GSmart S1200 has light, slim, beautiful, stylish feature and runs on Windows Mobile® 6.5, supports two new functions, which are: “Marketplace” and “My phone”. Besides, the multiple User Interface－Smart Pack, adds the Meng-Series* UI in the advanced version. The upgraded GSmart S1200 gives users a brand new touch experience, also fulfills users to have personal style of demands.
Multiple User Interfaces – Smart Pack UI
May be proclaimed as “the Most Multiple User Interfaces” of Windows® Phone－GSmart S1200 includes total 6 different themes of Smart Zone, Chinese Painting, Live nature and Meng-Series (People, Landscape and Folklore).
Smart Pack UI retains the original design that allows users follow their inclinations and switchWindows icon on the main page or long press the center hot key. theme easily. Moreover, users can switch to Windows mobile® 6.5 easily by simply tap the
Chinese Painting: To represent the oriental atmosphere, the Chinese Painting UI integrates black, white, Chinese-style stamp and uses Chinese-ink painting as wall-paper. Including the global weather forecast, the Chinese Painting UI’s main page presents four color themes by different time sections. Finger slide as left, right and up to Applications, My Favorite, Setting and Phone function menus. Instinctive operating style gives users easy and convenient experiences.
Live Nature: The screen panel is like a window which presents the nature by the realistic picture and colorful icons. Live Nature also has various scenes of wallpapers which will present different states by timing such as morning, daytime, sunset, and night. The Tag-like function menu grouping as Phone, PDA, Multimedia and shows twelve applications on each page. Users can find functions and applications easily and quickly.
Meng-Series: Collects the masterpieces of international famous calligraphy artist – Meng Chao-Kuang. It classified into three themes: ‘People’, ‘Landscape’ and ‘Folklore’ under each theme, it will show four different paintings randomly when in idle screen. Sliding left, right, up and down to enter 4 menus - ‘program’, ‘phone’ ‘setting’ and ‘internet’ quickly. Simple and intuitive operation provides great user experiences.
Smart Zone: The menu design as “3 by 3 grid” concept and divided as groups of function configures. Users will able to find corresponding function and execute applications by finger slide two steps only in order to reserve the maximum of elasticity and customize functions. Users not only can setup the personalized application list but also can change the device as multimedia player.
“Being the best the partner of Windows® Phone, GSmart certainly should bring users the brand new Windows Mobile® 6.5 experience, which is much more instinctive and convenient,” said Dr. Stanley Jenq, the CEO of GIGA-BYTE Communications Inc., “GSmart S1200 has light, slim, beautiful, stylish feature, supports My phone and Marketplace functions. My phone enables users to backup their important data easily. Windows Marketplace provides various applications for users to purchase and free download. GSmart S1200 6.5 advanced version will help to manage every things easily, and multiple UI will fulfill users’ expectation of Windows® Phone.” continued by Dr. Jenq.
In the meantime, GBC also announce to provide the free online upgrade service for users of S1200 Windows® Mobile 6.1 version.
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