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Samsung Announces the Premium Omnia HD Gold Edition phone

2010-03-09T20:19:00.004+07:00

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the availability of the I8910 HD (Omnia HD, GT-I8910) Gold Edition. This premium version of the ground-breaking full touch screen smartphone features a luxurious new look inlayed with gold and a package of special accessories.

The Samsung I8910 HD Gold Edition brings together high performance, style, multimedia and functionality in one device. This special edition comes in two fashionable colors — Champagne Gold and Luxury Brown — both of which are inlayed with 24 karat gold, giving the device an extra touch of style. The Gold Edition package also includes a leather case, together with special accessories including a mini-cradle and TV-out cable to enhance its superb multimedia features.

Like the original I8910 HD, which has won numerous awards including European Camera Phone in the 2009-2010 European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards, the Gold Edition provides the ultimate multimedia and digital entertainment experience with its HD capabilities including the world’s first 720P HD video recording and decoding on a mobile phone.

“We are launching the Samsung I8910 HD Gold Edition for those who enjoy the amazing multimedia experience and features it offers, and want an extra touch of style and sophistication with their mobile phone,” said Younghee Lee, vice president of the Mobile Communication Division, Samsung Electronics. “The I8910 HD Gold Edition demonstrates our vision to provide phones for every customer, while delivering functionality, style, usability and entertainment in each innovative device.”

HD video recording

The I8910 HD Gold Edition’s video recording feature enables HD quality (720p) video capture. Further, users can enjoy HD content on an HDTV via DLNA technology and share real-time live video via the video sharing site qik.com. The 16:9 screen with 16 million colors and dual stereo speakers allow users to experience SD (Standard Definition) and HD videos in cinema-scale quality.

Convergence and Ease of Use

Featuring an industry-leading 8 megapixel camera, the Samsung I8910 HD Gold Edition empowers users to take digital camera-quality photographs. The 16 Gigabytes (GB) of internal memory with the addition of a 32GB microSD card provides storage of up to 48GB, or the equivalent of 35 DVD-quality movies or 18,000 photographs of 8 megapixels.

The 3.7” Auto-Rotating AMOLED Display offers PC-like Web surfing on the phone coupled with super-fast Internet access on HSUPA 5.76Mbps and HSDPA 7.2Mbps. A GPS with an integrated compass allows the I8910 HD Gold Edition to accommodate both pedestrians and drivers. The navigation touch control and voice guidance via dual stereo speakers makes travel easy and safe for drivers.

The I8910 HD Gold Edition’s intuitive 3D interface gives users the ability to move around and multi-task seamlessly. Motion-enabled features, including 3D games, make it easy and exciting to enjoy the best ever mobile multimedia experiences, while a single touch Samsung Mobile Widget delivers choice up-to-date information, creating a personalized interface with which to access the infinite wealth of web content.

The Samsung I8910 HD Gold Edition will be available beginning this month in selected markets including Singapore, Germany and the Middle East.

Source: Samsung

Motorola Milestone will be available in Canada only for TELUS customers in early 2010

2010-03-09T20:19:00.003+07:00

Motorola Canada today announced it will bring its first Android™-powered device, the much-anticipated Motorola Milestone, only to TELUS customers in early 2010. Motorola Milestone, powered by the newest version of Android, sets a new standard for what a smartphone should be with a richer mobile web experience, superior messaging and top-of-the-line multi-media features in an innovative design that could only come from Motorola.

Milestone features the best of both worlds with a full QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen capabilities, as well as the opportunity for users to customize theirmobile like never before with widgets and the freedom to run multiple applications at once.

“With Motorola Milestone, Canadians will no longer be limited in what they can do with their smartphone,” said Rick Gadd, vice-president, Motorola CanadaMobile Devices. “They will experience the web the way they’ve always wanted on a mobile device, with lightning fast speeds and pages that show them more.”

Get the web, get it faster, see it better

Milestone takes the power of Google Search™ beyond the web right into the phone. Search and retrieve applications, contacts, songs, and more right from the home screen. With local search, Google™ makes location-based recommendations according to where the user is.

Experience the mobile web like never before. Milestone’s 3.7” WVGA display offers a clearer, more brilliant screen with twice the resolution of its competitors. Quick and nimble, Milestone is always ready for lightning-fast browsing with its superior processing speeds, Flash 10-ready HTML browsing, and premium 3G+ connection speeds. Navigation has never been easier with double-tap and pinch and zoom.

“TELUS’ new 3G+ network gives Canadians access to a world-class selection of mobile devices such as the Motorola Milestone,” said David Neale, senior vice-president of Product and Services at TELUS. “It is TELUS commitment to offer Canadians the most comprehensive and advanced smartphone line-up available so that we can meet their needs to stay connected, informed and entertained wherever they go. That’s why the Motorola Milestone will fit perfectly in our TELUS smartphone selection.”

Express your digital self

With the world’s thinnest full QWERTY slider, a widescreen display, and copy-and-paste capability, Milestone can text, IM and e-mail at blazing speeds. Personal and business lives co-exist in perfect harmony with work and personal email pushed directly to Milestone through Exchange-server support and GmailTM. Seamless contact integration keeps personal and professional lives in sync and provides access to friends through Exchange, Facebook™ and Gmail contacts.

Discover thousands of applications and hundreds of widgets available on Android Market™. Think of the home screen like a personalized desktop; download applications for music, news, sports or games and arrange them to create a custom home screen. And, with Milestone’s Quick Connect option simply tap a contact and instantly access his/her via Facebook, phone, email or text.

A multi-media powerhouse

Milestone’s brilliant crisp 16:9 widescreen display makes photos, videos and apps pop with cinematic bravado. Milestone’s built-in 5 megapixel digital camera comes with AutoFocus, dual LED flash and image stabilization. When it comes to video, Milestone records DVD quality footage with one-touch broadcast-quality playback and easy 3G or Wi-Fi YouTube™ uploads.

Store favorite movies, photos and music on Milestone’s out-of-the-box 16 GB of memory, expandable up to 32 GB. Manage it all using Motorola Media Link, which connects Milestone to a PC and the Web, providing the ability to manage, secure, share and extend media files.

And, when placed in its unique multi-media station1, Milestone automatically transforms into a multi-media hub for movies, music, pictures and can even act as your bedside alarm clock.

Additional Milestone Features

Superior call quality with CrystalTalk™ Plus that filters out background noise and enhances voice quality
Powered by the latest version of Android, Android 2.0
3.7” widescreen display with 854 pixel width and more than 400,000 total pixels (more than twice the leading competitor) so you can see more of the web, e-mail, and more
Use stereo Bluetooth® to take calls and listen to music hands-free
Plug your favorite headphones into the 3.5mm headset jack and kick back to your favorite music or movies
Full suite of Google applications including: Google Maps™, Gmail, Google Talk™, YouTube™, Google Latitude
Advanced Video record/playback at D1 resolution (720×480) with up to 24fps capture and 30fps playback

Availability

The Motorola Milestone will be available in Canada only for TELUS customers in early 2010. For more information please visit www.motorola.ca

Source: Motorola

Apple iPhone 3GS - 32GB - black (AT&T)

2010-03-09T20:17:00.002+07:00

Three years after the first rumors of an Apple cell phone began to make the rounds, the iPhone continues to garner huge buzz, long lines, and a growing share of the cell phone market. And as we approach the second anniversary of the first model's frenzied launch day, Apple drops the newest model in our laps. The iPhone 3GS, which will hit stores June 19, promises faster processing and network speeds, extended battery life, more memory, and additional features. It's enough to get our attention, but not enough to get us completely excited.

In many ways, the iPhone 3GS delivers on its promises. The battery, which could sometimes deplete in less than a day on the iPhone 3G, lasted longer in our preliminary tests, and the phone's software ran noticeably faster. Yet, we still have some concerns. A faster AT&T 3G network isn't going to happen overnight, and some features, like tethering and multimedia messaging, aren't scheduled until later in summer 2009. We also struggled to see any change in call quality, which, as any iPhone owner can tell you, remains far from perfect.

So should you buy it? That will depend on how much you'll have to pay for the privilege. If you don't own an iPhone yet, and you've been waiting for the right model, now is the time to go for it. The same goes for iPhone Classic owners who never made the jump to theiPhone 3G. But, if you're a current iPhone 3G owner, the answer isn't so clear. If you're eligible to upgrade at the cheapest prices ($199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model), we suggest doing so, as long as you don't mind the required two-year contract. If you own aniPhone 3G , but are not yet eligible for the upgrade, we recommend upgrading to the new iPhone OS 3.0 operating system, and then waiting. As much as the iPhone 3GS brings, it's not worth the extra $200 that the 16GB and 32GB models cost.

Design and interface
The iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the previous model. It shares the shape and the same external controls, but the iPhone 3GS is unique in a handful of ways. You can get both memory sizes in white or black, and the iPhone 3GS display sports a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating that is supposed to attract fewer fingerprints and smudges. The new model shares the same dimensions as its predecessor, but it's slightly heavier (4.76 ounces versus 4.7 ounces), a virtually unnoticeable difference.

The iPhone 3GS has the same external design as the iPhone 3G.

The menu interface is also the same, but in the past year, as we've added apps to the Home screen, something new has begun to bother us. As intuitive and simple as the interface is, it becomes unwieldy after you get above four menu pages. Swiping through multiple pages is tedious; and it's rather painful to drag applications from page to page if you're an organizational freak. We hate that there's no way to categorize related apps into folders, such as one for news, another for social networking, and so on. Not only would this cut down on menu pages, but you'd also be able to find your app faster. And while we're at it, how about letting us delete some of the native apps we never use?

Features
Since the iPhone 3GS inherits many of the features from the previous model, we'll concentrate on what's different on this device. If you need a refresher on such elements as the clock, YouTube, weather, iPod player, calculator, and e-mail, please see ouriPhone 3G review. We'll start off with the new features that only the iPhone 3GS will offer.

Camera
Until now, the iPhone's camera has been good, but far from great, with decent photo quality, but no editing features. Apple didn't include options such as white balance, a digital zoom, or a self-timer that come standard on many basic VGA camera phones. The minimalist shooter bothered us so much that we began to worry if Apple was leading a new trend of "dumbing down" cell phone cameras.

The iPhone 3GS' camera still lacks a flash.

The iPhone 3GS puts some of those fears to rest. Apple boosted the camera's resolution to 3 megapixels and added a new "Tap to Focus" feature. As you point the lens toward your subject, a small box appears on the center of the display. Tapping that square focuses the camera automatically on that point and adjusts the white balance, color, contrast, and exposure accordingly. If you'd rather focus on the edge of your shot, just tap the display at your chosen point and the square moves with you. If you don't tap anywhere, the camera will focus the entire frame.

Tap to Focus performs well. For example, if we photographed a book cover sitting on a desk, we were able to get a clear reading on the book's title. If we shifted the focus away from the book, the title became somewhat blurry. Alternatively, if we focused on the brightest part of an image, the entire picture would appear brighter. But if we focused on the darkest part of any image, the photo would darken accordingly. The iPhone still doesn't come with a flash, though, so don't expect miracles.

On the other hand, the new automatic macro setting didn't appear to make much of a difference. Close-up shots looked slightly better on the iPhone 3GS than they did on theiPhone 3G , but we couldn't tell when the macro focus was working and when it wasn't. As with the autofocus feature, the macro setting is a welcome addition, but we'd prefer to have more control over it. In other words, the iPhone 3GS' camera is smarter than those on the earlier iPhones, but the camera, rather than the user, still runs the show.

The iPhone 3GS' indoor shots were just average.

On the whole, the iPhone 3GS' photo quality looks better than the 3G camera's quality, but it depends on the shot. Outdoor shots and photos taken in natural light looked less blurry in our tests, with brighter colors. Photos taken during cloudy days were less likely to be blown out, and photos in low-light conditions looked brighter and had less of an orange tint. Indoor shots without natural light showed little change, however. The iPhone's camera is not optimized for fluorescent light. For a full gallery of shots taken with the camera, see our iPhone 3GS camera slideshow.

Video recording
The iPhone 3GS is the first iPhone to offer video recording, another feature other phones have offered for years. Apple makes up for some lost time by offering an easy-to-use video-editing option right on the phone.

The video recorder has a simple interface and you can edit clips right on the display.

Controls for video shooting work just like the still camera's controls, and you can use the Tap to Focus feature here, as well. The quality is just VGA, but the camera shoots at 30 frames per second, so while colors look muted and some videos appear washed out, the iPhone 3GS did better at handling movement than most cell phone cameras. After you're done recording, you can send your clip in an e-mail or upload it directly to your YouTube account. We were able to upload to YouTube and send a video from our synced IMAP4 Exchange account, but when we tried to send a video from a synced Yahoo POP3 account, an error occurred. We're checking with Apple on the discrepancy and will report back.

Watch a video of the iPhone 3GS' video quality.

The phone's video-editing tool is utterly intuitive and fun to use. After loading a previously shot video, you'll see it displayed frame by frame in a linear format along the top of the touch screen. Using your finger, you can slide the cursor to any point in the video and start playing from there. If you care to edit, just touch either end of the border that surrounds your video. When the border turns yellow, you can shorten the clip by dragging either end toward your desired cutoff point (the image on the display will conveniently change as you move along). Once you've made your edits, just hit the "Trim" control.

We liked the video-editing feature a lot, but it's worth noting a couple of small complaints. First off, when you trim a clip, the edited version replaces your original video, rather than saves it as a new file. Also, you can trim only in a linear format--meaning you can't cut out something in the middle and stitch the remaining two ends of the video together.

We also like a new feature that allows you to quickly open a photo or video that you just shot. After taking your snap or video, a small thumbnail will appear on the bottom of the viewfinder next to the shutter control. Tapping that thumbnail takes you to the photo gallery page, from where you can view your work or send it on to a friend.

Voice Control
We've long berated Apple for not including voice dialing on previous iPhones, particularly in this age of hands-free driving laws. Overdue as it is, the new Voice Control feature goes far beyond just making calls. To activate it, hold down the home button until the Voice Control feature appears.

With the Voice Control feature, you can make calls and control the iPod player.

As with hundreds of other cell phones, Voice Control lets you make calls by speaking the contact's name or phone number into the receiver. After you say your command, you'll get audio confirmation and the name or number will show on the display. If the iPhone makes a mistake, you can press an "undo" touch control at the bottom of the screen. The feature is speaker-independent, so you won't need to train it to recognize your voice; you'll be ready to go the first time you turn on the phone.

In our tests, the voice dialing performed well. When using names, it understood us accurately most of the time. It made occasional mistakes--for example, it wanted to call "Siemens" instead of "Stephen"--but that's hardly unusual for a voice dialer. Voice Control performed better when using only numbers. We didn't have to speak loudly, except in noisy environments, but it was capable of filtering out most background noise.

If you call a contact with multiple numbers, but don't specify which number you prefer, it will prompt you with "home," "work," etc. If you ask for a name that has multiple listings in your phone book (we know multiple people named Tim, for instance), it will prompt you for your choice, while showing the options on the screen. Alternatively, you can call a contact using his or her company's name, but that company must be in the contact's electronic business card.

Voice Control also interacts with the iPhone's iPod player and the iTunes Genius list. You can ask it to play a song by artist name and album, and you can request an entire playlist. Once music is playing, you can pause, skip to the next song, and go back to the previous track, using your voice. Say "shuffle" and the player skips to a random song. The feature was accurate most of the time, but it occasionally confused some artist names.

Unsure which song is playing? You can find out by asking, "What song is this?" You'll then get audio confirmation of the track name and artist. Like what you're hearing? Say, "Play more songs like this," and the player will use your iTunes Genius list to play a related song. In either case, the music will dim while you speak. They're nifty features, to be sure, and we can't think of another MP3 player or cell phone that offers such capability.

On the other hand, we can't imagine that many people would use it outside of a car. And the iPod Voice Control isn't perfect. It read Pink's name as "P N K" in our tests (Pink spells her name as "P!nk" on her album covers), and it twice tried to call "Annette" when we asked what song was playing. Also, we're not sure how Gwen Stefani would feel about being related to Britney Spears in the Genius list, but there you have it.

Compass
You'll find the iPhone 3GS' digital compass option directly on the Home screen; just tap to open. The attractive interface shows a large compass with your bearing and your latitude and longitude. Similar to any other compass, it continues to point true or magnetic north as you turn around. Reception was spotty inside, so you'll need to stay clear of any interference. If it can't get a bearing, you'll be advised to move away from the interference and re-establish the compass' orientation by moving the iPhone in a figure-eight motion.

The compass application shows your location and sports an attractive interface.

The compass also interacts with Google Maps to point you in the right direction. To switch to the maps, just press the familiar bull's-eye icon in the bottom-left corner. You'll see your position on the map, and if you tap the bull's-eye again, the map will rotate to show the direction you are facing. It's a nice touch, and we like how the standard Google Maps view now shows the 3D outlines of buildings.

Accessibility features
The iPhone 3GS is the first iPhone to offer a full set of accessibility features. Visually impaired people can use Apple's Voice Over to navigate the handset's menus and type messages and e-mails. As you drag your finger around the display and tap a button, the iPhone will read a description of that button. The phone will also read the text of dialog boxes, the time of day, the status and orientation of the display (locked or unlocked, portrait or landscape), and detail information, such as the battery level, Wi-Fi, and cellular network signals. What's more, it speaks each character as you type a message, and it will suggest autocorrection choices. Voice Over can read text messages, e-mails, and even Web pages.

You can change the display's contrast with the iPhone 3GS' new accessibility features.

To use Voice Over, you will need to learn a different set of gestures--for example, you'll have to double-tap to open an item--but the feature provides audible instruction. You can set the speaking rate and choose from 21 supported languages. Voice Over works with all of the phone's native applications, but support for third-party apps varies. Though we're sighted and our Voice Over user experience can't compare with someone who is visually impaired, we were impressed by the feature's capabilities. The iPhone 3GS also adds multitouch zoom support for the Home, Unlock, and Spotlight screens for all applications, both native and third-party. Previously, zoom only worked in the photo gallery, e-mail in-boxes, and the Safari browser. You can activate the enhanced zoom in the Settings menu, but you can't use it and Voice Over simultaneously.

You also can reverse the display's contrast to white on black. Menus will show white text on a black background, while the Home screen will change to a white background. Just be aware that the contrast change alters the appearance of photos in the gallery so that they look like negatives. It has a similar effect for app icons on the Home screen.

What else is new?
The iPhone 3GS includes support for Nike + iPod, which integrates your iPod with a sensor that fits inside Nike running shoes. You use it as a pedometer to track your distance traveled and your pace. When you turn on the app in the settings menu, an icon will appear on the Home screen. The headphones included with the iPhone 3GS also show changes. You'll find controls for using the Voice Control feature, adjusting the volume, answering calls, and controlling music and video playback.

iPhone OS 3.0
The iPhone 3GS will support the new iPhone OS 3.0 update from day one. The OS 3.0 is a significant update that promises 100 new features, including such long-awaited gems as multimedia messaging, stereo Bluetooth, a voice recorder, and cut, copy, and paste. Apple has yet to release a fully detailed list--and we've barely scratched the surface in our testing--but we'll continue to report improvements as we find them. First announced in March 2009, it was released June 17, 2009, for the iPhone Classic and the iPhone 3G.

Multimedia messaging
We've ranted endlessly about why it took so long for Apple to achieve multimedia messaging (MMS), so we're glad that it's finally on its way. Besides photos, you'll also be able to send videos, audio files, and map locations. At long last, the iPhone can do something that almost every other cell phone can do, and has done for ages.

This is what MMS looked like in the beta version of iPhone OS 3.0.

But, and this is a big "but," AT&T doesn't have things ready on its end. We don't know the real reason for the annoying delay, nor do we have a timetable for deployment; we just know that AT&T will support MMS "later this summer." (Also, because it wasn't integrated with the proper radio, the iPhone Classic will not support MMS.)

When we first tested the beta version of iPhone OS 3.0, we were able to compose, but not send, a multimedia message in a few quick steps on our iPhone 3G. In subsequent OS 3.0 updates, Apple removed the process for doing this; presumably you'll get it back when MMS goes live.

On the upside, the messaging process was intuitive. When using the text-messaging app, a small camera icon appeared next to the writing area. After tapping it, we had the choice to take a new photo or send an existing shot. If we decided to shoot a new photo, we had the option of retaking it if we wished. Alternatively, we could initiate a picture message from the photo gallery. In either case, the photo appears in the typing area of the message application, and you can delete it if you change your mind.

Cut, copy, and paste
The cut, copy, and paste feature is long overdue. The interface is simple and easy to use, and it works across all applications, including notes, e-mails, messages, and text on Web pages. Developers will even get access to it in applications.

Cut, copy, and paste is easy to use.

To get started, just double-tap a selection of text and the cut, copy, and paste commands will appear. You then can change the highlighted area by dragging the blue grab points around the page. Once you get to your pasting area, just tap the screen again and select the paste button. If you make a mistake and paste in the incorrect place, you can shake the iPhone to undo your command. When in Notes and e-mail, you also can highlight with a long press (aka holding your finger down). You'll see two options: Select and Select All. The former command highlights just the word that you're touching, while the latter highlights the entire block of text.

Using the feature in the Safari browser takes some acclimation, but even then we needed only a few minutes to get the hang of the process. Because the double-tap motion is also used to zoom in on a Web page, you must use a long press to select text that you want to copy or cut. You then can drag the blue points as normal. Depending on how closely you're zoomed in, you can highlight just one word or an entire block of text.

Landscape keyboard
Formerly--and inexplicably--available only in the Safari browser, the landscape keyboard now works in e-mail, text messaging, and notes. After haranguing Apple over the past two years to get it, we have to admit that it took a second to get accustomed to it. Though the landscape keyboard is much wider, with larger buttons, it's also a lot shorter. It did take us a couple of days to get the hang of it. Don't think that we're complaining, though, as it's quite the opposite. We love being able to use two hands, but we had grown accustomed to the one-finger tap dance on the vertical keyboard.

The landscape keyboard is a welcome addition.

You can also now view your e-mail in-box, contacts, and text messages in landscape mode. The calendar remains in a portrait orientation, but the changes we received are welcome.

Spotlight
Until now, it's been rather painful to sift through the data to find e-mail or calendar entries on the iPhone. Luckily, iPhone OS 3.0 adds a Spotlight feature that makes the search process vastly easier. Similar to many of the OS 3.0 additions, it took way too long to get here, but we have few complaints about the final product. To get to the Spotlight feature, swipe your finger to the right from the first menu page. You'll then see a keyboard with a typing field above it (this keyboard only works in portrait mode). As you type in a search term, the results appear below the search bar, with results grouped together by category for easy navigation. You can search calendar entries, music, notes, apps, contacts, and e-mail, and you can search within an individual e-mail in-box. For IMAP4 and Exchange accounts, you'll also be able to search messages saved only on the server.

The Spotlight feature lets you search a variety of files on your iPhone 3GS.

Tethering
In March, we heard that tethering would be possible with the OS 3.0, but that it would be completely carrier-dependent. Here again, AT&T isn't on the ball. While other iPhone carriers around the world will be ready when the iPhone goes live, AT&T is saying that the carrier will support tethering later this summer. Unfortunately, we don't know the exact reason for the delay, when tethering will actually arrive, or whether AT&T will charge extra for it.

Text messaging
Deleting and forwarding individual messages in a texting thread works just like the e-mail app. When you select the edit button, small dots appear next to each message. Hit the dots for your desired messages before pressing the delete or forward options. Thanks, Apple, but this should have been on the first iPhone.

Stereo Bluetooth
We were very glad to see a stereo Bluetooth profile arrive with iPhone OS 3.0. We tested it with the LG HBS-250 stereo Bluetooth headset. The pairing process was easy and incident-free. In the music player, a small Bluetooth icon appears next to the player controls. Press it to route audio to the headset; you then can toggle back and forth between the speaker and the headset. Speaking of Bluetooth, the update also adds Bluetooth peer-to-peer networking for gaming. Yet, neither Bluetooth feature is available on the iPhone Classic, even with the OS 3.0 update installed. Apple has a chart with more information.

Turn-by-turn directions
iPhone OS 3.0 brings support for turn-by-turn directions, making the iPhone a fully functional GPS device. The bad news is that, along with MMS, we'll have to wait until later this summer for complete functionality. Directional services won't come from Apple, but will instead come from third-party apps. TomTom will be one of the first companies to offer an app; a TomTom executive demonstrated it at WWDC 2009. AT&T has built an app for its AT&T Navigator service and we expect that other companies will offer their own apps.

From what we could tell from the brief demo, TomTom's service looks promising. The interface was attractive and the audible directions were clear. TomTom will also offer a car kit that will secure your iPhone to your windshield or dashboard while charging it at the same time. That's good news for a device that sucks up juice quickly.

We're concerned with how much the app will cost. TomTom will offer a "range" of U.S. and international maps, but that's as much as we know. GPS maps are not cheap, so we'll be interested to see how TomTom will package and price the content to make it affordable for consumers and profitable for TomTom.

What's more, we're curious how much memory the maps will consume and how the app will integrate with the iPhone's other features. From what we understand, we'll be able to make hands-free calls and play music on our car's radio while getting directions. Unlike the Palm Pre, however, the iPhone doesn't multitask (we have more to say on that below). If the GPS feature has to suspend because you get a call--just as the iPod player suspends when you take a call--then things could get tricky. We suspect, though, that Apple and TomTom have this covered.

iTunes Store
With the software update, your iPhone's iTunes Store experience will change a bit. Now you'll be able to rent and purchase movies, download TV shows and audiobooks, and access iTunes U. You'll also be able to redeem iTunes gift cards on the phone in the iTunes App store. Previously, you could only redeem in the iTunes music store.

You can rent movies on your iPhone 3GS.

Also new is the capability to make purchases while inside apps. For example, you can renew a magazine subscription or buy additional levels of a game. This is a small win, at least for us. Sure, it's nice that you won't have to close the application and return to the iTunes Store, but this is almost one of those "problems I didn't know I had." Just remember to keep a limit on your impulse buying.

Apple promises that free apps will always be free, to avoid a bait-and-switch scenario. While that's great for consumers in that you'll never have to shell out money for an update, even now we see two versions of many apps cluttering the App store. The free app get you hooked, much like a demo version of a game, while the paid app offers the whole experience. As we see it, that's not much better than offering an app for free, but then charging later for an update.

Find My iPhone
If you're prone to losing your iPhone 3GS, OS 3.0 will give you some peace of mind. If your handset goes missing, you can use a computer to find its position on a map. You can then send it a message that instructs anyone who finds your phone to call you. It plays a tone to get a passerby's attention, and it even plays the tone when the sound is off. Presumably, however, it won't play the tone when the phone is off.

It sounds like a great service, but there are a couple of caveats. Find My iPhone is only available to MobileMe users. Also, it can be dislabled, and you'll need someone on the other end who is responsible enough to notify you that he or she has found your phone. Luckily, if the latter doesn't hold true, you can use a remote wipe option to swipe your iPhone clean of data. This is the first time remote wipe is available to consumers outside of an enterprise setting.

Voice recorder
Did we mention that iPhone OS 3.0 adds features that should have been on the first-generation device? Oh, that's right, we did. But, in any case, the new voice-recording app is another example of something being better late than ever. It has its own icon on the Home screen, and its interface is clean and easy to use. Tap the record button to start and tap it again to end; you can continue to record while you're using other applications, like the Web browser. When finished, you can e-mail your voice clips to a friend, or you can trim them in the same fashion as you would videos.

Stocks
You'll now see news headlines for the company tickers saved in your Stocks application. That would be a nice touch if we used the Stocks app more often. You'll also be able to see a chart in landscape mode, and you'll be able to get a stock price at any point on a chart.

Other additions
The remaining additions range from useful to trivial. Thanks to iPhone OS 3.0, you'll also get push notifications, expanded parental controls, a shake-to-shuffle feature for the iPod player, the capability to forward meeting invites and contacts, Notes syncing for Macs and PCs, autofill for Web fields and Wi-Fi auto-log-ins, the option to change the default destination for the home button, and additional wallpaper. Finally, if you tap and hold on a Web link in the Safari browser, a new menu will appear with choices to open the link, open it in another page, save an image, or copy the link.

What we're still waiting for
Fortunately, this list is getting shorter with each incarnation of the iPhone. Yet, the iPhone 3GS still lacks some important features. To begin with, it does not offer multitasking. We've been hung up on this for a while, but after seeing the Pre handle multitasking so elegantly, we think Apple can at least compete. And keep in mind that multitasking is hardly limited to Palm's showpiece. It is frustrating that on a phone that can do so many things well, we have to close an application and go back to the menu in order to open another one. But more than that, it's becoming unacceptable.

As mentioned earlier, you can't change the look and feel of the iPhone's interface. Though we like not having to root through multiple menu layers to access features, we'd still enjoy more customization. Similarly, Apple continues to lock down the iPhone's file structure. There's no file manager feature, and USB mass storage and transfer remain largely elusive. While you can access your iPhone's camera folder via a USB cable, you can only transfer photos and videos from the iPhone 3GS to your computer. To transfer photos, videos ,and other media files to your iPhone, you must rely on iTunes. And even then, iTunes restricts what kinds of files you can move and it tells you where to store them on the phone. A wide variety of cell phones, from simple candy bar handsets to high-end smartphones, offer USB mass storage. We think Apple should do the same.

Flash support for the Safari browser is also a must. Apple has skirted this issue, so there may be hope in the future. But in the meantime, we still expect Flash Lite to get a true Web experience. Apple has long boasted that the iPhone puts "the Internet in your pocket," but without Flash, it's not quite there.

We doubt we'll ever get the last few items on our list. But as long as we're complaining, we'd love to see an FM radio, a "mark as read" option in the e-mail app, an FM transmitter, and a user-replaceable battery. We still wonder what you're supposed to use as a cell phone when you send in your iPhone for a replacement battery. And don't forget: you'll have to pay for that service.

Internal performance
The "S" in iPhone 3GS stands for speed and the device promises to be quicker in two ways: not only will a new processor enable it to load apps faster, but it will utilize an upgraded AT&T 3G network for speedier Web browsing. We expected both of these improvements, so we're not surprised that they are the new 3GS' prime selling points.

We'll start with the processor: Apple doesn't provide details on the processor's capabilities, but a T-Mobile Netherlands' Web site briefly reported that the iPhone 3GS has a 600MHz processor--similar to the Pre's--and 256MB RAM. In contrast, the earlier iPhone 3G had a 412MHz processor and 128MB RAM. As our colleagues at CNET Asia said, twice the memory "should speed things up a fair bit."

The promised change surprised us, since we never thought the iPhone Classic or the iPhone 3G were that slow in the first place. But, whatever the reason for the improvement, we're certainly not going to refuse if Apple wants to dish it out. And from what we can tell, it's not an empty promise. We conducted side-by-side tests between an iPhone 3G and an iPhone 3GS. Both phones had identical contact lists, calendars, photos, apps, and music libraries.

For most native applications that don't depend on a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, the iPhone 3GS was consistently faster. For the photo gallery, camera, calculator, calendar, notes, clock, and contacts list, the iPhone 3G lagged about 2 seconds behind. No, that's not a huge difference, but it was a difference nonetheless. We noticed a similar change when using the Spotlight feature and opening the Settings menu.

We saw a bigger change in other areas. The iPhone 3GS opened the iPod player almost 5 seconds faster, and it was much quicker at loading some notoriously slow apps. For example, Bejewled 2, which can take up to 12 seconds to load on the iPhone 3G, started in just 5 seconds on the 3GS. Even better, Pocket God went from opening in almost 30 seconds to starting in just 11. The iPhone 3GS also started up much quicker than the iPhone 3G--we were up and running in 26 seconds instead of 50 seconds.

We realize that the above tests aren't very scientific or exact, but they do reflect everyday use. Indeed, the iPhone 3GS appears to delivers speedier internal performance; people should notice a difference.

Browser and data
On the other hand, we didn't notice any differences in data and browser speeds over AT&T's 3G network. We'd certainly welcome any improvements that should come from the carrier's forthcoming HSPA network upgrade to 7.2Mbps, but there's an important caveat for the moment: AT&T won't start rolling out the faster network until later this year. What's more, full deployment is scheduled for 2011. Though we expect urban areas will be first, coverage will vary widely for the next year, at least. As such, we don't predict any miracles soon. On the other hand, we noticed faster browser speeds when using CNET's Wi-Fi network. The New York Times loaded in about 30 seconds on the iPhone 3GS, but took up to a minute on the iPhone 3G.

Call quality and reception
We tested the quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) iPhone 3GS world phone in San Francisco. Call quality was virtually unchanged from the iPhone 3G. When the calls could connect, and when they weren't dropping, the audio quality was decent. Voices sounded natural and we heard a satisfactorily low amount of "side noise," which is the sound of your own voice coming back through the phone. Wind noise was apparent in some instances, and the volume could be louder, but the 3GS lacks the sensitive sweet spot that we encountered on the first iPhone.

On their end, callers didn't report any differences from the caller experience on the iPhone 3G. They could hear us under most conditions, and, while they could tell that we were on a cell phone, that's not unusual. The only complaints mentioned occasional background noise. Automated calling systems could understand as well, but we had the best experiences when using the phone inside. We'll test the iPhone 3GS in more places over the next few weeks.

Speakerphone calls were good, but not great. The external speaker was rather soft, but voices weren't distorted, except at the highest volumes. Also, as long as we were in a quiet room, we didn't have to speak close to the phone if we wanted to be heard on the other end. We connected to the BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset without any problems. Call quality was mostly satisfactory, though we noticed a slight amount of static. That could be from the headset, however.

Unfortunately, we saw no change in overall signal strength and reception. The hand off between EDGE and 3G remains shaky, and the iPhone still tries to latch onto the 3G signal even when it's barely detectable. As we found with the iPhone 3G, the reception jumped if we switched off the handset's 3G radio on the Settings menu. Constantly doing that, however, can be a pain.

While testing the iPhone 3GS with the iPhone 3G in areas of San Francisco with reliably poor AT&T coverage, we noticed no difference in the number of bars or in the capability of each to establish a connection and make a call. What's more, the iPhone 3GS dropped calls as frequently as its predecessor in the "semidead zones." We also used the iPhone's internal Field Test application, which is a more accurate test of signal strength than the number of bars on the display. In most cases the iPhone 3GS had a stronger signal, but not by much. Dial *3001#12345#* to run the test yourself. You'll see the signal strength in decibels in the upper-left corner of the display--the lower the number, the better the signal.

According to FCC radiation tests, the iPhone 3GS has a rating of 0.79 watt per kilogram. That is the highest at-ear SAR for voice calls. Data use and at-body use can result in different SARs.

Audio and video quality
Editors' note: Senior Editor Donald Bell contributed to this section.

For all the small tweaks and improvements made to the iPhone 3GS, music and video playback quality is indistinguishable from the 3G model. Fortunately, in this department, the iPhone can afford to rest on its laurels. Audio is crisp and full, with a suite of iPod EQ presets, ample volume, and minimum background hiss. A range of audio files and resolutions are supported, starting at basic MP3 and AAC, all the way up to CD-quality formats, such as AIFF, WAV, and Apple Lossless. Video playback quality is still the same bright, smooth experience we enjoyed on the 3G model. If there's a story to be told about video improvements, it's the fact that the 3GS is the first iPhone to both play and record video. Apple has also updated the mobile version of the iTunes store to include movie, television, and music video downloads, in addition to the music and podcast downloads offered prior to the OS 3.0 update. Music quality on the LG HBS-250 stereo Bluetooth headset was quite satisfactory--a big improvement over the iPhone's external speaker and better than the standard wired headset. Of course, your experience will vary depending on which stereo headset you choose.

Battery life
Battery life remains one of the iPhone 3G's biggest detractions. Indeed, you're lucky if your handset lasts longer than a day with heavy use. When Apple first introduced the iPhone in June, the company promised relief for beleaguered users. The 3GS' rated battery life is 9 hours of Wi-Fi battery life, 10 hours of video playback, 30 hours of audio playback, 12 hours of 2G talk time, and 5 hours of 3G talk time.

In our initial tests conducted just after this review posted, the iPhone 3GS' battery appeared to last longer than its predecessor's. We could go longer during a day of heavy use before having to recharge. Also, our first talk time test with EDGE delivered almost 11.5 hours of battery life, which is impressive considering the iPhone 3G lasted 8.75 hours on EDGE. We then sent the 3GS to CNET Labs for more rigorous testing. In those tests, the 3GS largely matched Apple's promised times. We'll start with voice calls first. CNET Labs managed 5.36 hours of 3G talk time and 13.4 hours of 2G talk time. While those results may seem surprising, remember that we leave the handset alone with the display dimmed during our talk time tests.

Battery life for multimedia use also was satisfactory. In Airplane Mode on with the cellular radio turned off, the 3GS delivered 36.7 hours of music playback and 10.03 hours of video playback. With the Airplane Mode off and 3G enabled, we got 35.4 hours of music time and 9.2 hours of video playback. In both cases, the screen was off during music playback.

It's important to remember that real-world use will be a better judge of the iPhone 3GS' endurance. The large color display, frequently switching between different applications, and heavy 3G or GPS use will drain the battery faster than just making a call. As it's difficult to develop an accurate benchmark for testing battery life while multitasking, your experience will vary widely depending on how you use your iPhone 3GS. There are quite a few things you can do to maximize battery life, but we recommend using Wi-Fi over 3G whenever possible, limiting GPS use, and dimming your display's brightness. The 3Gs is the first iPhone to show the percentage of battery charge on the Home screen.

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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (AT&T)

2010-03-09T20:17:00.001+07:00

Even a year after its debut, the original RIM BlackBerry Bold remains one of the top-10 most popular cell phones of 2009 and we can understand why. The robust productivity tools, extra-large display and keyboard, and great multimedia performance made it one of the best all-in-one messaging devices around. However, as with all tech gadgets, there comes a time when a product reaches the end of its shelf life and the masses start looking for something better.

Fortunately, Bold users and mobile professionals don't have to look too far as its successor, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, delivers the goods. Though a bit more of a significant addition to T-Mobile's lineup than AT&T's (since TMO lacked a 3G BlackBerry), the Bold 9700 brings a sleeker design, enhanced features, and more power to make it a worthy upgrade for current Bold owners or AT&T customers looking for a powerful messaging smartphone. Plus, you can currently get theBlackBerry Bold 9700 for $99.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate, which is a great value.

Design
Anyone coming from the original BlackBerry Bold will immediately notice the design changes on the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700. Sleeker and sexier, RIM did a really nice job of making the smartphone smaller without sacrificing too much in usability. Plus, you get the new optical trackpad, some minor user interface enhancements, and an extra-sharp, 480x360-pixel resolution display. For more information about the smartphone's design, please read our full review of the T-Mobile RIMBlackBerry Bold 9700 since the two models are nearly identical in this department.

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 boasts a sleeker and sexier design than its predecessor.

AT&T packages the BlackBerry Bold 9700 with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a belt holster, a wired stereo headset, a software CD, and reference material. For more add-ons, please check our cell phone accessories, ringtones, and help page.

Features
The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700's most notable changes are in design, but the smartphone also offers several features upgrades. For one thing, it runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0, which brings some improvements to the Messaging, Calendar, and Browser apps. As before, the smartphone can sync with your company's BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), with support for Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino, or Novell GroupWise, to deliver corporate e-mail in real time. But for those who work for businesses running BES 5.0, you'll be able to get more e-mail functionality with the Bold and OS 5.0 since you can now manage e-mail folders, access remote file share, forward and view calendar appointments, and more.

In addition to corporate e-mail, you can access up to 10 personal/business POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail accounts via the BlackBerry Internet Service, and though there aren't any instant messaging apps preloaded on the AT&T Bold 9700, you can download free clients for AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, Yahoo, and Windows Live through the BlackBerry App World.

Though not nearly as large as the iTunes App Store, BlackBerry App World offers thousands of free and paid apps (2,000 as of July 2009) in various categories, including social networking, music, utilities, and games, so chances are pretty high you'll find something to meet your needs. Just be aware that you can only download apps to the phone's main memory (256MB) and not to the microSD card, so keep tabs on your available storage. The smartphone also ships with a number of apps and personal information management tools already on the device, including Documents to Go Standard Edition, Yellow Pages Mobile, a clock, a calculator, and a task list.

As a phone, the Bold 9700 offers quad-band world roaming, a speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dial, background noise suppression, and text and multimedia messaging with threaded chat view. The address book is only limited by the available memory and holds room for multiple numbers, e-mail address, work information, and more. For caller ID purposes, you can assign a photo, group ID, or custom ringtone.

As far as wireless options, you get the full gamut. Bluetooth is onboard with support for mono and stereo Bluetooth headsets, hands-free kits, serial port profile, dial-up networking, audio source, and AV remote. The Bold 9700 is equipped with GPS/A-GPS and supports AT&T Navigator service for voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. AT&T Navigator is free for the first 30 days but afterward, you will have to pay $9.99 per month to continue the using the service.

For browsing the Web, you have the option of Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity. BlackBerry OS 5.0 brings some minor improvements to the BlackBerry browser, such as faster JavaScript (now enabled by default) and CSS processing for quicker page loading and support for BlackBerry widgets, Google Gears, and real-time streaming. However, navigation is still clunky and browser tools are still limited, so this is one area where the BlackBerry lags behind the competition (e.g., Apple, Palm, Android).

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 features other forms of distraction, though. It has a capable built-in media player that supports MP3, WMA, WMA ProPlus, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ files, and MPEG4, WMV, and H.264 video clips. There's a search function, playlist creation, shuffle and repeat, and you get a full-screen mode for video playback. You can easily sync your personal library, whether it be through iTunes or through Windows Media Player with BlackBerry Media Sync, and now the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software supports both Mac and PCs. In addition, you can browse for new music and video via AT&T Music or AT&T Video.

Picture quality wasn't bad.

You can capture your own media as well with the Bold's 3.2-megapixel camera. It offers variable zoom, autofocus, a flash, and video-recording capabilities and the standard editing options as well as geotagging. Picture quality was decent; the camera took better outdoor shots than indoor shots. In terms of the latter, though the images came out clear, colors could have been richer and brighter.

Performance
We tested the quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100) RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 in New York using AT&T service and call quality was good overall. On our end, audio was mostly clear with plenty of volume and minimal background noise. There were a couple of occasions, however, where the audio cut out, but these were isolated incidents and didn't prevent us from continuing with the phone call. Friends were also fairly pleased with the sound quality, but they did say they could hear some crackling on their end.

Speakerphone quality was decent. There was plenty of volume but voices sounded a bit garbled or tinny at times. We had no problem pairing the smartphone with the Logitech Mobile Traveller Bluetooth headset or the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones.

We saw some impressive speeds from AT&T's 3G network during our review period. CNET's site loaded in 40 seconds, and CNN and ESPN's mobile sites loaded in 8 seconds and 6 seconds, respectively. We were also able to download a song from AT&T Music in a swift 15 seconds and the Pandora app (379KB) from BlackBerry App World in 35 seconds.

In terms of general performance, the Bold 9700's next-gen 624MHz processor also kept the smartphone performing smoothly throughout our testing period. We experienced very few delays while using the smartphone in various capacities (e-mail, multimedia, and so forth). Speaking of which, the smartphone does quite a nice job as a multimedia smartphone. Though the built-in media player isn't very flashy, music playback sounded rich and had a nice balance of treble and bass across several genres, including hip-hop, classical, and pop. We also transferred an MPEG4 video from our personal library and enjoyed smooth playback with synchronized sound and picture. The picture was especially eye-popping on the Bold's gorgeous display. That said, the streaming quality of AT&T Video was a little choppy and blurry.

The Bold 9700 features a 1500 lithium ion battery with a rated talk time of 6 hours and up to 19 days of standby time. We are still conducting our battery drain tests, but we'll update this section as soon as we have final results. According to FCC radiation tests, the Bold has a digital SAR rating of 1.55 watts per kilogram.

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Nokia 5235 Comes With Music announced

2010-03-09T20:16:00.000+07:00

After 6700 Classic Gold Edition and 2710 Navigation Edition, today Nokia announced 5235 Comes With Music. Based on the 5230, this phone is aimed at music lovers and they will be able to download, legally, as much music as they like over a 12 or 18 month period from Nokia Music Store.

“The Nokia Music Store is accessible directly from the homescreen, and once you’ve created your Music Store account and entered your Comes With Music subscription PIN code, all the prices will disappear, making downloading music even easier. You can also download music through a PC using Nokia Ovi Player.”

The specs has not difference from 5230 and includes 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen(360 x 640 pixels), 2-megapixel camera, quad-band GSM/EDGE, dual-band HSPA, Bluetooth 2.0, Ovi Maps, GPS, Symbian OS, 3.5mm audio output and services including Ovi Store, Ovi Contacts, Ovi Share and of course Ovi Maps with pedestrian and drive navigation.

The Nokia 5235 comes with recommended price of €145 before taxes and subsidies and will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2010.

Garmin nuvifone G60

2009-11-11T01:02:00.000+07:00

AT&T and Garmin announced the Garmin nuvifone G60 will be available beginning October 4 for AT&T customers in U.S. The quad-band GSM nuvifone G60 supports HSDPA wireless network, has built in WiFi, 3.55-inch touch screen and a 3 megapixel camera.

The nuvifone G60 has the same core features as a high-end Garmin nuvi and comes preloaded with maps and millions of points of interest (POI) for North America. Customers who purchase a nuvifone will have everything that they need to use the device as an in-car navigation unit including a dashboard and windshield mount.

Because the maps reside on the nuvifone customers always have access to navigation and they can receive turn-by-turn voice-prompted directions that speak street names to millions of destinations. If a turn is missed along the route, the nuvifone will automatically recalculate a route and get the user back on track.

The nuvifone G60 will be available in AT&T stores or at www.wireless.att.com on October 4 for $299 with a two year service agreement after $100 mail-in-rebate. nuvifone Premium Connected Services which includes traffic updates, white pages, weather, movie, local events and fuel price content are available for $5.99/month after a 30-day trial.

Samsung M1 Review

2009-11-11T01:00:00.000+07:00

Hot on the heels of the Samsung H1, Vodafone has brought its 360 experience to a second handset – the M1.

The same as its predecessor, the M1 is run on LiMo, a Linux-based mobile OS, but will be marketed as a lower end handset for customers on a budget.

Specwise, the M1 packs at a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3-megapixel camera with 8x zoom, video recording at 30fps, 3G, GPS and Bluetooth, as well as 1GB on-board storage expandable to 32GB by microSD.

The Vodafone 360 UI, which you can read all about in our hands on with the H1, makes your phone the hub of all your social networking a la Motoblur, so you can view all of your contacts – and ways to contact them – in one place.

This includes pulling in details from Facebook, MSN and Google Talk, with Twitter promised to be coming "very, very soon".

The M1 is expected to be distributed worldwide over 2009 and 2010, but no exact dates as to when we can expect it here.

We're chasing Samsung and Vodafone now for the details and we'll update you as soon as we have them. In the meantime be sure to check out our hands on impressions with the 360 service and the H1 handset, and let us know what you think below.

Samsung Moment Review

2009-11-11T00:59:00.001+07:00

The Samsung Moment is another Android phone that has been designed by Samsung but this time for Sprint. The Samsung Moment is a black slider with a QWERTY keypad that slides out from the side. The primary screen is a full touch 3.2 inch AMOLED. However, do not worry as you are provided with some basic physical controls as well for those of you wary of a full touch phone. The design although pretty stylish and corporate feels a little bulky. Also, there is a hint of a plastic like feel to it which is not a great thing for such a hi-tech phone like the Samsung Moment. All the information that we have about this Android phone was spilled out accidentally by Samsung in a press conference about a completely different product. We do know that the release date for the Samsung Moment has been finalized and is the 1st of November.

Apart from the AMOLED screen which makes images look brighter and sharper there are many other features that will definitely not disappoint you. The screen itself is so designed that it makes pictures appear clear and vibrant irrespective of the angle of viewing. The phone also comes with an optical joystick and 3G connectivity which is a boon to mobile internet users. 3G is the most trusted amongst all others and provides great surfing and downloading speed. The other great thing about this Android phone is that all the Google applications are easily accessible from the Samsung Moment. These include Google Maps, YouTube, Google Search and Gmail. So this means that the Samsung Moment is the perfect phone for those who like to stay connected even while on the go. In addition to this, the phone also packs in all the games, applications and widgets that are provided by the Android systems.

Wi Fi and GPS are also included in this multi faceted phone. The GPS system is the best with access to all corners of the world. You can keep track of where you friends are and know about their exact locations at particular times of the day. You can also use the directions provided to reach their location in no time at all. The directions are accurate and simple and do not confuse you at all even if you are new to the place. There is a 3.2 mega pixel camera that takes brilliant pictures as well as a camcorder, which records without the slightest of hitches. Apart from that there is also an accelerometer and stereo Bluetooth. With the Samsung Moment you can also directly access the social networking sites like Twitter, Flickr and Facebook.

The Samsung Moment also includes a 2GB micro SD slot and the memory can be expanded to up to 32 GB. The phone also has gotten rid the old proprietary jack and adopted the new 3.5 mm jack that is more convenient to use. The battery backup is great giving a maximum of 5.5 hours of talk time. So basically the Samsung Moment is a near perfect phone with slight minor flaws that can easily be overlooked.

Samsung i5700 Spica Review

2009-11-11T00:59:00.000+07:00

When it arrives, the i5700 Spica this Android smartphone will come armed with an AMOLED touchscreen. You might be wondering what makes it different from the earlier i7500 phone that Samsung brought to you sometime ago. Samsung will be lifting the wraps off its Android phone as a follower to its entry-level i7500 model.

The fact is that the new smartphone will be almost similar to the i7500. The difference, if any would be the presence of a 3.2MP flash-less camera and 100MB of internal memory. We, at this point, wonder why Samsung has made provisions for only 100MB for apps. May be, the phone maker will do something about that just in time for the release.

Other features include the usual ones – Bluetooth, HSPDA and Wi-Fi . The Galaxy Lite will come powered by a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor and will also house GPS and FM radio features. With video demos doing the rounds, we believe the official launch may not be far off.

Samsung Omnia HD Review

2009-11-11T00:58:00.000+07:00

As Samsung made an impressive showing at the GSMA World Congress it's difficult to pick one of its new phones as the most notable. Yet, the company's Omnia HD certainly would be in the running. We had the opportunity to check it out while visiting with Samsung in Barcelona, Spain. Though the Omnia HD is the next-generation model of the existing Omnia, it shows a few design differences. The curved ends give it a more eye-catching, aerodynamic look. It's also slightly bigger than its predecessor is, but we'll gladly take the extra heft with the stunning 2.7-inch 3.7-inch, 16 million-color display. In all ways, it's bright and beautiful--colors were vibrant, graphics were sharp and video lives up the HD name.

The display uses Samsung's TouchWiz interface with a customizable widget bar on the left side. The touch interface for both finger swiping and selecting icons was responsive and the Symbian interface is intuitive. The display works in landscape and includes an accelerometer for certain functions like the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Speaking of which, the keyboard is very comfortable, thanks to the display's large size. We had no problems tapping away.

The three physical controls below the display include Talk and End/power button; they're rather thin, but we didn't find them to be problematic. There's a single VGA camera lens above the display for video calling while the main lens for the 8-megapixel shooter is located on the rear. It has a flash but no sliding lens cover. Other exterior controls include a volume rocker on the left spine and a camera shutter, a screen lock control and a Micro-USB port on the right spine. The headset jack is located conveniently on the top of the device, but the memory card slot is behind the battery cover.

Features include HSDPA 3G support an 8-megapixel camera, an FM radio, assisted-GPS, Bluetooth, a music player, organizer applications, a speakerphone, and Wi-Fi.

Samsung Jet Review

2009-11-11T00:57:00.000+07:00

Over the past decade, Samsung is trying to reach its goal which they have one thing in mind, and that is to grow their annual sales and intro-perspective markets which are based on the demand of the customers who are attracted to innovative types of mobile phones like Samsung. Samsung has been very successful year after year, as new models launched every two to three months, more and more people are attracted to any of those Samsung phones, either in a simple type, slide type or â€œopen-closeâ€ type. Now, another great model has risen and evolved, and it could be a big hit to the mobile phone market soon, which Samsung now opens its doors to introduce the newest and revolutionized Samsung Jet Smartphone.

It has awesome quality features when this phone invades the Samsung world, with its high definition features like the TouchWiz 2.0 user interface with motion UI, widget screen that can be customized, and a smart unlock feature that the users will enable this phone to unlock the phone and a menu execution will appear directly, in terms of drawing alphabets on the touch screen. Touch screens are one of the best features that any compatible device that have this kind of feature, in which you can select the menus by a point of the finger, or use a specialized touch-screen pen or stick which are compatible to their respective touch screen phones like IPhone. This Samsung Jet Smartphone touch screen device has an amazing feature which has a processor of 800MHz, and its main operating system, the Dolphin web browser was included. The dimensions of Samsung Jet SmartPhone are smaller compared to popular IPhones like Apple, which are to be known as one of the best-selling phones in town, and that results to a tough competition between the two parties.

Samsung Jet Smartphone also full-packed with awesome multimedia features, which includes DNSe, 5MP Camera, SRS sound effect technology for enhanced sound system, built-in GPS, and XVid and DivX for support of downloading videos and good quality viewing purposes. The best thing for their GPS is that they have a feature called geo-tagging, which a geo-magnetic sensor was enabled to send more traffic updates on their conditions in terms of SMS. GPS can be set to either â€œWalk toâ€ or â€œDrive toâ€ modes. GPS system also has a compass and information regarding the location of links for navigating purposes.

Samsung Jet Smartphone also has a unique screen which you can view up to 180 degrees, and it only consumes energy to about 30% to 40% than any mobile phone which are totally equipped with TFT-LCD display. Because of the 800MHz processor, Jet is claimed to be the handset with the fastest full-touch feature ever to be professionally designed worldwide. They also claimed that the Samsung Jet Smartphone is the first ever phone that was professionally designed to success, which the feature of this amazing phone is to implement the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Email System, which offers good quality streamline user interface which results to the improvement of push-emails for any types of users either for business or for entertainment, it doesnâ€™t matter, as long as this phone really shows up good competition to other huge-producing rival companies like Nokia and Ericsson. This amazing phone is highlighted or equipped with â€œone-finger zoomâ€, which the one-hand operation is enabled either to zoom in and out of the screen, and it deals with the Samsungâ€™s Dolphin web browser that users may zoom in like a magnifier that they can see such small texts in any file type like PDF, TXT, PPT and other related files to it.

Samsung Jet Smartphone was also equipped with the 3.1 inch 16M WVGA AMOLED screen, which is four times more powerful and better than any types of mobile phones with WQVGA screen, and it claims to be â€œthe most colorful and vivid full-touch mobileâ€ ever in a experience that will change the way of communication, business and entertainment. Along with all of these features, it also has a â€œmotion gateâ€ feature, which the users will grant full access to speed dialing by flipping, tapping or tilting the phone, as well as the multimedia content. It was such a good thing that anything will happen as long as the presence of technology being designed and developed by Samsung, it will certainly make the company successful, just like the brand new Samsung Jet Smartphone. Thousands and millions of shoppers worldwide are now looking for such amazing phones which have great and unique features, which were never seen before, and if they want something new to their pocket, then Samsung Jet Smartphone is what theyâ€™re looking for right now as it launches in the big market soon.

Samsung Pixon 12

2009-11-11T00:56:00.000+07:00

Samsung has been built for greatness, and for some reason, they love to enhance the way designers are made to develop enhanced technology in which models are designed for greatness, and more importantly, the marketing strategy on which they must target to build and attract more customers to buy their phones in any mobile phone stores or in malls worldwide. Today, another amazing phone was born, and it will be a great competitor to other types of models in its respective brand and other rival companies like Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Alcatel and other phone brands, and the one weâ€™re talking about is the all-new Samsung Pixon 12.

Can anybody tell why is it called Samsung Pixon 12? You may wonder why Samsung definitely named this kind of amazing phone. There is one main reason. Samsung Pixon 12 is professionally designed to be the first ever phone, with 12 MP digicam, to be created which no other company had ever done this before. It is going to be a spectacular phone which has an amazing unique feature, which Samsung Pixon 12 guarantees you nothing at all except in which they have the largest file sizes in the industry, which is complemented by decent specs that starts with an FM radio, 3G features, and a 3.1 inch AMOLED touchscreen.

Its internal storage is a huge 150 MB that could store up to a thousand pictures you ever stored, but thereâ€™s a disadvantage, which in this stage for a camera-centric phone, it is glaringly weak when it releases to the big market. However, it can be bundled with SD cards that are compatible to this phone, but it is not yet necessary for now. Customers are just relying on the quality of this phone, and thatâ€™s what Samsung Pixon 12 really does have good quality, enhanced features and easy to handle. Its shooting speed is much quicker than the average digicam, which clocks at about two seconds per shot. It also has an amazing feature which is the touch autofocus, which allows the user to choose a focal point by pointing your finger in the targeted menu, and the result will be, the camera will now focus on its subject automatically. The superstar feature of this amazing phone is the flash-equipped camera itself. You know why? It is the main feature that with the 12 MP, capturing quality moments is what weâ€™re relying on.

For some years, camera has evolved in the quality of shooting and capturing moments, when it was invented in the late 19th century only thing is that, color is not present in that era, until in the late 70â€™s or 80â€™s, it develops color, but sad to say, quality is not yet good, until now, we find ways to enhance good quality of our pictures in order to develop and post it in our photo albums, in which we need digicam for that. Why donâ€™t we say letâ€™s move to a device which you need 100% quality of your camera shots and also improved communication in one place? If we think that this is what we need, then Samsung Pixon 12 is the right one to buy and own.

Samsung Armani GT-V7650

2009-11-11T00:54:00.000+07:00

Local electronics makers are locked in a competition to create the perfect premium smart phone - and it's about to get even fiercer. Italian luxury brand Giorgio Armani teamed up with Samsung Electronics to launch the new GT-V7650 smart phone in Milan Friday.

Three companies [Samsung Electronics, Giorgio Armani, Microsoft] which each represent their respective industry have met to create the ultimate smart phone with an innovative design, cutting-edge technology and the most recent software, said Hong Won-pyo, vice president of Samsung Electronics™ product strategy division.

The rose bronze-colored smart phone, one of the first mobile devices to be powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5, has wireless Internet connectivity and was designed by Giorgio Armani himself. It also includes GPS and camera functions.

This is Samsung's third collaboration with the fashion brand. The first Giorgio Armani-Samsung phone was launched in 2007, followed by the Emporio Armani-Samsung phone called "Night Effect" last year. The three Armani-Samsung handsets have not launched in Korea yet, but Samsung said that they will bring the new edition in the local market this month.

And just in time, since the high-end designer phone trend has been gaining speed here over recent months. Last month, Pantech, Korea's third-largest mobile phone manufacturer after Samsung and LG Electronics, launched a touch screen phone with French luxury pen company Dupont priced in the 800,000 won ($687) range. The IM-U510LE model targets professional men over the age of 30 who subscribe to 2G network service through SK Telecom. The handset includes the original S.T. Dupont logo on its front and is decorated in 18-karat gold. Pantech said that it might consider launching the phone overseas if it is well received in Korea.

Perhaps Samsung's biggest competition in this field is LG's Prada phone. LG Electronics has also been collaborating with luxury Italian fashion house Prada in launching its Prada and Prada 2 phones. This second version launched in Korea in June at a retail price of 1.8 million won.

Samsung Intrepid Review

2009-11-11T00:53:00.000+07:00

If you're not willing to shell out $300 for a phone running Windows 6.5, check out the Samsung Intrepid on Sprint. If the Intrepid looks familiar, it's because the Intrepid is the successor to the Samsung Ace, which the Intrepid will replace on Sprint. The Intrepid sports a 2.5-inch touchscreen with a full QWERTY keyboard below it. One of its biggest draws for business customers is its support for international roaming. It also supports stereo Bluetooth, and has Wi-Fi connectivity and a 3.2-megapixel camera with video recording.

The Intrepid is the first Windows phone to support Microsoft's TellMe service for voice dialing and texting, which my colleague Jared Newman found to work quite well. It also comes loaded with Sprint Navigation, Microsoft Office Mobile, and the Smart Read business card scanner. The Intrepid is now available from Sprint for $150 with a two-year contract.

Samsung Behold II Review

2009-11-11T00:52:00.000+07:00

T-Mobile continued its commitment to the Open Handset Alliance and introduced its fourth Google Android device, the Samsung Behold II.

The Behold II is scheduled to launch later this year, though a specific release date and pricing were not announced at this time. It's the first Android smartphone by Samsung to be released in the United States and joins the carrier's other Google devices, which include T-Mobile G1, the T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, and the upcoming Motorola Cliq.

Just like HTC and Motorola, Samsung has put its own spin on the Android operating system by using its next-generation TouchWiz interface, which allows you customized three different home screens with various widgets and shortcuts. In addition, the Behold II features a "cube menu" that provides access to six multimedia features: music, photos, videos, the Web, YouTube, and Amazon MP3. You can interact with all of these features through the smartphone's 3.2-inch AMOLED touch screen.

Other highlights of the Samsung Behold II include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, and up 16GB expandable memory via the microSD slot. Samsung stated that the smartphone follows on the success of its Samsung Behold and takes it to the next level with the addition of Android, bringing support for Google services and Exchange ActiveSync.

While a specific availability date wasn't released, T-Mobile said the Behold II will arrive in time for the holidays.

Vodafone 360 H1 Review

2009-11-11T00:51:00.000+07:00

The Vodafone 360 H1, a new Samsung handset fused with Vodafone 360's online skills, has just been announced, and it's packing even more tech than the lust worthy Jet. Read on for the info.

Similar to the Samsung Jet, the Samsung H1 packs an OLED touchscreen, but it's even bigger at 3.5-inches. Naturally the Vodafone 360 H1 is running the new Vodafone 360 interface with social network access integrated, but there's also a 5MP camera, 16GB on board, GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA and supports push email.

There's no pricing on the Vodafone 360 H1 just yet, but if you want something swish for a bit cheaper, the lower end Vodafone 360 M1 by Samsung has also been announced. It's got a dinkier, 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen, HSDPA, a 3MP camera, GPS and 1GB of storage expandable via microSD.

Both the Vodafone 360 H1 and Vodafone 360 M1 should launch before year out, and their product pages are live now over on Vodafoneâ€™s official site.

Samsung Rogue Review

2009-11-11T00:50:00.000+07:00

The Samsung Rogue is a sleek messaging phone with a full touch display that provides an optimized messaging experience with a horizontal slide-out, four-row QWERTY keyboard, threaded messaging and one-touch access to popular social networking widgets, including FacebookÂ®, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket. The Samsung Rogue also features innovative speech capabilities powered by Nuance that allow customers to launch and control a variety of applications and services with simple voice commands as well as dictate text messages.

The Samsung Rogue will serve as the flagship phone for the companyâ€™s new data pricing option available to customers beginning today. The new data pricing gives Verizon Wireless customers more freedom to select how much data and the type of data they want to use. Samsung Rogue customers who want to check e-mail; surf the Web; and download applications, games or ringtones will be able to select either a 25 MB for $9.99 monthly access option or a 75 MB for $19.99 monthly access option to couple with their Nationwide plan.

Customers who want to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips can also add Verizon Wirelessâ€™ new V CAST Video on Demand plan that gives customers access to unlimited basic video clips, ESPN MVP and unlimited megabytes for their V CAST Video usage for $10.00 monthly. The new V CAST Video on Demand plan replaces the $15.00 V CAST VPak. These changes will not impact existing customers.

Following are additional key features and specifications for the Samsung Rogue.

Available in bronze/black color
3.1-inch ultra-brilliant touch screen
Widescreen WVGA AMOLED (Wide Video Graphics Array Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) responsive touch screen results in one of the brightest and clearest displays on a mobile phone in the United States
Slide out horizontally to reveal a four-row QWERTY keypad
Full HTML Web browsing capabilities with one-touch access to social networking sites via shortcut widgets
Full messaging suite including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, Mobile Email and Corporate Email
3.0 megapixel camera with flash and video capture and on-device editing capabilities
Supports Verizon Wireless services including V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video, and Visual Voice Mail
Media Center-capable - downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services, such as VZ NavigatorSM and ChaperoneÂ®, and more
Pre-loaded games including â€œNEED FOR SPEEDTM Undercover,â€ â€œResident Evil: Degeneration,â€ and â€œTetrisÂ® and Diceâ€
microSDTM card slot with support for up to 16 GB (card purchased separately)
File Viewer can view MicrosoftÂ® Word, MicrosoftÂ® ExcelÂ®, MicrosoftÂ® PowerPointÂ® and AdobeÂ® PDF documents stored on a memory card

Samsung Solstice Review

2009-11-11T00:49:00.000+07:00

AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No.1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced the Aug. 2 availability of the Samsung SolsticeTM, a compact and fun touch screen phone that provides users with an instant connection to social networking, messaging and multimedia features. The Solstice is a dream come true to all users with its easy-to-use, polished design.

The lightweight and sleek Samsung Solstice has a full 3.0 touch screen, with a virtual, landscape QWERTY keyboard, and features Samsungâ€™s unique TouchWizTM user interface, which includes one-touch access to frequently used applications and social networks through new widgets for Facebook, MySpace and Yahoo! oneSearchTM. The Solstice also provides customers with access to mobile broadband from the nationâ€™s fastest 3G network, AT&T Navigator and AT&T Mobile Music with Napster MobileÂ® and eMusicTM Mobile.

â€œAT&T customers will be thrilled with the Samsung Solsticeâ€™s improved full touch functionality,â€ said Mike Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. â€œThe widget bar functionality makes this device an easy to use passport to customersâ€™ favorite applications.â€

The Solstice features multiple messaging options such as Mobile Email, IM and MMS and comes equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with camcorder, perfect for capturing those spontaneous moments. Users experience a tactile response with haptic feedback and know when they accurately press a virtual button. The full QWERTY keyboard, with sensitivity adjustment, is easy-to-use with clear letters, numbers and symbols.

Additionally, the Solstice includes an accelerometer that will automatically detect motion and the orientation of the device allowing for the use of richer applications and features, including autorotation of the display, motion sensing games and photo scrolling by tilting the device.

Samsung Omnia 2 Review

2009-11-11T00:48:00.000+07:00

Samsung used the launch of the new Jet phone to announce a new range of phones, with the flagship product being the Omnia 2 I8000.
Featuring a massive 3.7-inch touchscreen, the new Omnia 2 has a clear WVGA display on top of the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system.

It has a 5MP camera with Auto-focus and dual LED flash, with a number of extra photo features we've come to expect from Samsung's mobile phone range. All the usual suspects are contained within the high-end chassis, including video recording and playback, a-GPS, up to 16GB of internal memory and support for up to 32GB of expansion thanks to a microSD slot.

Wealth of features

Considering the wealth of features under the hood, the phone comes in at a fairly svelte 118 x 60 x 11.9mm body, with up to 430 hours of standby time. The phone is the head of a new range of Omnia phones, including the Omnia Pro B7610 and B7320 that we brought you new of earlier today, as well as a less feature-rich model in the Omnia Lite, the B7300.

Samsung's new range will all feature Windows Mobile 6.1, which will update to 6.5 when the new OS is released. We're currently harassing the relevant people in Samsung to find out when these will be released, and we'll let you know as soon as we do.

Samsung Memoir Phone

2009-11-11T00:46:00.001+07:00

Samsung has a reputation for producing high-tech phones that are on the cutting edge of current trends. Their newest offering, the Samsung Memoir, is no different. This is a state-of-the-art phone that boasts the ability to replace your current full-sized digital camera. From what Samsung has said, it most definitely has enough features to do this, but until you can get your hands on it, itâ€™s very hard to know, in reality, what you can expect. Is this really the futuristic device they say it is?

Is it going to be a phone that can make your coffee for you and set you up with super-models? Or would you be better off trying to make phone calls using a brick? Thereâ€™s only one way to find out. Weâ€™ve had the very rare opportunity to take a look at this exceptional piece of equipment, and tell you guys exactly what to expect when it comes out. Read this review, and then make your own mind up.

The Samsung Memoir, also known as the SGH-t929, is only being released by T-Mobile. The price has not yet been released, but be expected to pay a good fortune if you donâ€™t get it with a contract. T-Mobile is usually pretty good at discounting phones as long as you sign up for a 2-year service plan however, so as long as you like T-Mobileâ€™s service, you should be able to get it at a decent price. Especially if it can replace your phone AND your digital camera, right?

Samsung Galaxy

2009-11-11T00:46:00.000+07:00

The Samsung Galaxy space traveler is traversing the realm of android universe recently. Samsung galaxy i7500 is the first Samsung mobile phone powered by the Google android operating system. It is the impressive smartest phone ever released by Samsung over the years. Interested in accessing the whole universe of internet on your mobile phone? With a Samsung galaxy mobile, you can do it. With the beautiful outlook and a clever in look the Samsung galaxy has an excellent interface for surfing easily and stay connected at all times.

It offers instant access to all online Google services like the Gmail, Google search and Google maps etc... The search bar enables quick and efficient search of news, images, videos, phone numbers, and addresses in a single click. The geo position system determines the position of the mobile and also there is a digital compass that has the capability of changing angles according to the position of the mobile. The user can stay connected through the G mail even during travel. Samsung galaxy enables the users to chat with friends with some of the facilities that the computer provides. You can use Google talk to switch between discussions and also to have multiple chats. Also you can stay up to date with the Google calendar. The Galaxy mobile also provides access to a catalogue of you tube videos. You can even shoot your own video and upload it to you tube through the galaxy mobile. Downloading commercial applications from the android platform is also possible with Samsung galaxy phone. The android markets enable downloads of number of android applications and games. The GPS receiver makes it easy to integrate with the features of the Google maps. The galaxy phone has a home screen through which you can navigate, personalize and visualize the widgets according to your own choice. There is an icon at the bottom of the screen that offers instant access to the library of applications. The technical specifications of the Samsung galaxy include:

ï‚§ Android OS
ï‚§ AMOLED HVGA touch screen display
ï‚§ Internal memory : 8GB
ï‚§ 5MP auto focus camera with power LED
ï‚§ 3.5mm headset jack
ï‚§ external memory : micro SD
ï‚§ Bluetooth 2.0 , USB 2.0, WiFi, connectivity
ï‚§ Built in GPS.
ï‚§ HSDPA 7.2mbps/HSUPA 5.76mbps, EDGE/GPRS connectivity
ï‚§ Battery 1500 mAh
ï‚§ Size 115 * 56*11.9mm
ï‚§ Features like the web browser Google search, maps, Gmail, You tube, Android market, goggle talk etc.

The outer appearance of the Samsung galaxy is similar to the HTC magic with its particular shapes and overall look. The AMOLED touch screen features a light sensor to help the users to regulate the brightness. The quality of the image is also great with beautiful colors. The design of the phone is so unique and it is the slender looking android mobile invented ever. The HTC android phones have trackball where as the galaxy has a D-pad with ok button. Are you looking for a phone that is equivalent or have the potential to be better than a i phone? Then this Samsung galaxy is your right choice. The Samsung galaxy mobile uses the AMOLED HVGA touch screen feature to give the effect of the galaxy and this feature makes it a pure touch screen device. The display provides high video rate performance than the other phones and the consumption of power is also less and controlled when compared to the other phones available in the market now. The display is perfect for highlighting the multi media content and gives a full touch mobile experience. Despite these extra ordinary features the Samsung galaxy remains slim and beautiful and has an overall compact design.

Samsung Behold T919 Touchscreen Handset

2009-11-11T00:42:00.000+07:00

T-Mobile announced the Samsung Behold, a slim touch screen device with multimedia features and full web browsing capabilities.

The Behold has a large 3.0-inch LCD color touch screen displays crisp, clear images and offers responsive feedback called haptics. A built-in accelerometer automatically switches the screen between portrait and landscape modes.

Through Samsung's innovative TouchWiz user interface, users can 'drag and drop' widgets to personalize the handset - functions such as the clock, music player, instant messaging and photos.

Users can blog, text and chat with the virtual QWERTY touchpad. Multiple messaging capabilities include text, multimedia messaging, instant messaging, email and Audio Postcard support.

The built-in 5.0-megapixel camera and camcorder with flash and auto-focus snaps high-resolution photos and videos.

A GPS receiver uses TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn driving directions with maps.

The Behold has high-speed connectivity and a full HTML web browser for faster access to the Internet.

With stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, speakerphone and voice activated dialing, the Behold lets customers go handsfree.

Samsung Blue Earth Review

2009-11-11T00:41:00.001+07:00

The device, called Blue Earth, was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress technology event in Barcelona, and Samsung said it underlined the Korean companyâ€™s commitment to environmental stability.

The phone is designed to resemble the shape of a shiny pebble, and uses a small solar panel to provide power.

â€œThis phone demonstrates our small but meaningful commitments for the future and our environment,â€ said JK Shin, an executive vice president at Samsung.

Blue Earth is made from recycled plastic and features a special â€œEco Modeâ€ that users can access with a single click to wring the maximum energy use from the device.

A full solar charge of around 10 to 14 hours will provide enough power for around four hours of talk time. The handset can still be charged normally using a conventional plug, with the solar panels used to top up the battery during use.

It also has a built-in pedometer to help users to measure how much smaller their carbon footprint is when walking rather than driving.

Blue Earth goes on sale in the UK later this year and Samsung did not give any details about price or network partners. However, sources hinted that the handset was likely to be priced at the upper end of the market.

Samsung Highlight Review

2009-11-11T00:41:00.000+07:00

The Samsung Highlight SGH T749 is the latest phone launched by Samsung for T mobile’s 3G network. The phone is available in two colors: fire and ice. While fire is a bright orange in color, ice is a cool turquoise blue. The phone is a bit sturdier than its former cousins and has rounded edges to provide a better grip. The dimensions of the phone are not too bulky and nor is the weight too much, providing the right combination for easy handling.

The touch screen is just about 3 inches which is quite small if we compare it to that of other phones in its category. However, the small size is compensated by the brilliant resolution, sharp images and vibrant colors. The menu is well designed and organized in a manner that is easy to operate and understand. In addition to that the menu is also easy to navigate and not difficult to work with even for first time users. The quality of perception of the touch pad is also quite good. The permanent controls are located at the bottom of the screen and provide shortcuts to very useful applications. There is also a vibrating feedback that lets you know if you press a control key. You can customize the phone in a way that you like by changing the font and adjusting the backlight and brightness. You can also alter the intensity of the vibrating alert to suit your needs.

Messaging becomes a breeze with the two ways that are provided to you by the Samsung Highlight SGH T749. You can either type your messages on the standard alphanumeric keyboard or the virtual keyboard although the latter is the easier option. In addition to that, you can also change over to the QWERTY keyboard if you find that more convenient with the accelerometer. The shortcut to the T9 dictionary and the presence of the major punctuation marks on the primary keyboard are more than welcome features that make message typing a less tedious job. The physical keys are large and are easy to operate as well. The Samsung Highlight SGH T749 has a phonebook that can store up to 2000 contacts with multiple details like postal address, email address, 4 more numbers and notes. In addition to that the SIM card can store up to 250 more contacts, which is quite helpful.

The 3 mega pixel camera takes decent images although it lacks a flash which is a major drawback. The video recorder is also pretty efficient although the number of controls are even less than that in the camera. However, you do have the facility of a ‘smile shot’ where the camera detects and clicks only when the subject is smiling. The music player is also quite good but it has one major hitch. There is no facility of downloading the music that you may want to store in it. However, you may transfer your songs in it through an USB device. The signal strength and call quality have been tested and are reported to be very good if not exceptional. Overall, the phone is not the best you could go for but a great buy if you want a touch phone in a limited budget.

Samsung Impression Review

2009-11-11T00:39:00.000+07:00

The Samsung Impression SGH A877 is a touch phone designed by Samsung for AT & T. The phone is well designed and is very user friendly and easy to navigate as well. The phone although a bit bulkier than it other touch-cousins offers a great grip. And since the Samsung Impression SGH A877 is a little heavier as well it provides a comfortable and secure feel, not like the other super light flimsy phones that are always on the verge of slipping and falling. The touch screen is the major plus point of this phone. The tactile response is great and is much better a lot of other touch phone that are available in the market. Although the screen is not too big at 3.2 inches, it has adequate space for all the functions. At the bottom of the display are the essential and major shortcuts which prove to be a very convenient feature. You also have the option of adjusting the calibration and intensity of the tactile response according to what suits your needs.

The user interface is very impressive and navigating the menu is a simple task even for first time users. The icons are bold and clear and provide ample space for access even with your fingers. In addition to that you also have the option of conducting a ‘power search’ which enables you to fragment your contacts according to their first letters. Customization is also possible on the Samsung Impression SGH A877 and you can adjust the backlight, font and brightness to what suits your needs. The physical controls are also widely spaced and are easy to use. The phone also has a key on it lateral side which allows you to lock the touch interface which comes in handy whenever you are not using the phone and it is lying in your pocket or bag.

Messaging becomes a breeze with the two ways that are provided to you by the Samsung Impression SGH A877. You can either type your messages on the standard QWERTY keyboard or the virtual keyboard although the latter is the easier option. The shortcut to the T9 dictionary and the presence of the major punctuation marks on the primary keyboard are more than welcome features that make message typing a less tedious job. The physical keys are large and are easy to operate as well. The Samsung Impression SGH A877 has a phonebook that can store up to 2000 contacts with multiple details like postal address, email address, 4 more numbers and notes. In addition to that the SIM card can store up to 250 more contacts, which is quite helpful.

The 3.0 mega pixel camera is pretty impressive too. The picture clarity is great and it also comes with a 20 fun frames and a self timer. The video quality is also quite pleasing although there were a few minor hitches here and there. The call quality is great both on the caller’s and the recipient’s end and the voice quality on the speaker phone is also great. Overall, the Samsung Impression is great phone with good solid features and a sturdy build.

Samsung Eternity Review

2009-11-11T00:38:00.000+07:00

Samsung have added yet another touchscreen phone to their lineup which is the Samsung Eternity. At the time of writing this, they already have several touchscreens of this style that they produce. At first glance, some of the Samsung Eternity features seem just like their other phones, and it is in the same price range as most of their phones ($149 with a contract, $369 without). Look at the Samsung Behold, the Samsung Omnia, and the Samsung Instinct. Just like Samsung Eternity, they are all full-face touchscreens with the same style of navigation buttons on the bottom, and they all come, by default, in the same shade of black. If you were to lay the 4 phones in order on a table, the novice user would not be able to tell much of a difference between them - much less tell you which phone is which!

So with Samsung already having so many phones of this style, this is going to have to be some special phone for it to stand out above the competition and warrant the sacrifice of your hard-earned money to bring it home with you. The question, then: Does the Samsung Eternity pull though enough to make it a better option than the other smart phones in its class? Well, at the end of the day, the answer usually depends upon your personal needs in a phone - but letâ€™s take a look at some of the specific features that the Samsung Eternity offers to the end user, and see how those options stack up against the other devices on the market.

Letâ€™s start with the bad. The downsides to this phone are similar to the weaknesses that the other Samsung touchscreen models have. First, there is no wifi connectivity. This might be tolerable if the built in 3G support was more reliable, but so far, it has proven to be pretty shaky, making it hard to sustain a reliable connection in many areas. Also, the Samsung Eternity lacks full email support, limiting you to partial messages or using a web-based solution through its web browser. For anyone interested in business-intensive use, this phone is not completely ruled out, but the lack of wifi is an immediate deal breaker for many. These business oriented users will most likely end up rushing straight to the latest model of Blackberry for its integrated enterprise solutions and built-in wireless internet that is easy to use.

The 3 megapixel camera is crisp, clear, and offers pictures that compare to the quality from many expensive standalone digital cameras. In tests, the Samsung Eternityâ€™s built in camera has blown most other phones entirely out of the water. When looking at the picture by itself, the Eternity is one of the few cameras that can produce a picture so clear that it legitimately does not appear to be from a phone. While many cameras offer high resolution photos, most of the time they still produce a noisy, grainy or washed-out image that looks to be either a still from a camcorder or, more obviously, from a camera phone. Not here. The eternity wonâ€™t disappoint in this department.

Verizon Droid Eris Review

2009-11-11T00:37:00.000+07:00

Verizon's much-anticipated Droid smartphone came into the spotlight this week, but it seems this will be only the first in a series of Android-based devices, with the second model -- named the Droid Eris -- expected early next month.

The initial model in this series will be dubbed the "Droid by Motorola", while the Droid Eris will supposedly be made by HTC.

This device was briefly shown off by Verizon and Google at an event early this month (see image at left), revealing that it will be a tablet-shaped model with a strong resemblance to the HTC Hero.

It will allegedly have an 3.2-inch HVGA screen, Wi-Fi, 5-MPx camera, and a GPS receiver, but no hardware keyboard.

This model has the code-name HTC Desire, and it was under that designation that it received FCC approval late last month.

It will run Google's Android OS, but the standard user interface will be replaced with HTC Sense. However, the Google applications will still be included, and users of this smartphone will have access to the 10,000+ apps currently on the Android Market, the on-device software store.

HTC Dragon Review

2009-11-11T00:36:00.000+07:00

For quite some time HTC is making news with a sort of smart phones. Recently it is going to launch an Android based set with a sleek outlook. The new HTC Dragon may follow the market like the previous HTC Hero in the second quarter next year.

The new HTC Dragon appears to have a large screen with a Hero-like trackball and a camera. Unlike the Acer A1 sets, the new set will be powered by the Snapdragon processor.

The 1GHz Snapdragon processor will make HTC's Sense UI snappier than ever. It is speculated that the HTC Dragon will provide enough resolution of 800x400. The users will also be captivated with its touch screen device. Apart from that, the new phone will be loaded with 2.0 firmware software along with the HTC Sense user interface which is applied for style.So the new set will be a nice set to look for.

HTC Pure Review

2009-11-11T00:35:00.000+07:00

The attractive HTC Pure improves significantly on its predecessor, the Touch Diamond, with better specs, a more sophisticated design, and new features supported by Windows Mobile 6.5. The Pure's design is minimalist and sophisticated with only a few hardware buttons and no physical keyboard. A gorgeous 3.2-inch WVGA touchscreen with 800-by-480-pixel resolution dominates the face of the phone.

The HTC Pure runs Windows Mobile 6.5 with HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface overlay. Unfortunately, the phone is lacking in multimedia features while retaining WinMo's trademark sluggishness in certain applications. I was impressed, however, with the Pure's 5-megapixel camera, which snapped great-looking images both indoors and outdoors. At $150 with a two-year contract from AT&T, the HTC Pure is a good deal considering all the features you get. If you're looking for something a little more entertainment-oriented from AT&T, however, you might want to go with the $100 iPhone 3G.

HTC Tilt 2 Review

2009-11-11T00:34:00.001+07:00

As far as business-oriented handsets go, the HTC Tilt 2 is a solid pick. This eye-catching smartphone has one of the best full-QWERTY keyboards Iâ€™ve ever used. Button placement is intuitive, and the phone offers a number of other useful keys, including browser and SMS shortcut keys, a Ctrl key, and page up/down keys. Other hardware perks include a 3.6-inch widescreen WVGA display, dual speakers and microphones for extra noise cancellation, and HTC Straight Talk for conference calling. (When I reviewed the Tilt 2â€™s unlocked twin brother, the Touch Pro 2, I wasnâ€™t impressed with its 3.2-megapixel camera.)

The Tilt 2 is further enhanced with Windows Mobile 6.5, which is speedier and more touch-friendly than 6.1. It also runs HTCâ€™s custom TouchFLO 3D user interface. I found the Touch Pro 2 with 6.1 sluggish on certain applications, but hopefully 6.5 improves the phoneâ€™s performance. The Tilt 2 will be available within the next few weeks from AT&T, and will set you back $300 with a two-year contract.

HTC Imagio Review

2009-11-11T00:34:00.000+07:00

Verizon Wireless is trying to stamp out its reputation for not having good smartphone by introducing the HTC Imagio, the carrier's first handset to have Windows Mobile 6.5. At $200, the touch-screen handset is a pretty good deal considering its packing some major hardware.

The first thing that will jump out is the ample 3.6-inch display that can give you an 800 by 400 resolution. You'll likely be spending a lot of time staring at that screen if you shell out for Verizon's V Cast mobile TV service, which will offer live TV programming from the likes of CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, NBC, and others. The service is provided by Flo TV, and there's even an antenna on the back that doubles for a kickstand. Of course this all comes at a price, as users will have to pay $15 a month for the service, which is way too high in my opinion. Mobile TV will never take off in the United States until it can get down in price. I think $5 a month is probably the sweet spot, but the business models don't work for that pricing yet.

Even though it's not a Touch device, the Imagio will come with the TouchFlo 3D user interface to make it a bit more finger-friendly. I've found this to be a very elegant way to mask Windows Mobile's clunky, desktop-like user experience, but there are still some weird elements to it. The TouchFlo is very pretty, but sometimes it can slow down. Even worse, it's almost too pretty - when you have to jump from TouchFlo to Windows Mobile the difference can be jarring. I guess that's more of a complaint for Microsoft really.

Beyond those features, the handset will have all the features you expect from a high-end smartphone like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, assisted-GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, microSD slot, a standard headphone jack, and a decent 528-MHz Qualcomm processor. The handset will start going on sale on Verizon's Web site Oct. 6.

HTC Tattoo Review

2009-11-11T00:32:00.001+07:00

HTC have recently announced another Android handset the handset is the HTC Tattoo (aka HTC Click). Many believe this ultra-affordable handset will put real pressure on manufacturers such as Motorola who are beginning to release Android handsets.

For an ultra-affordable handset the specifications are still quite impressive, it has a 528Mhz processor, 512MB RAM and 256MB so its doubtful that the Android OS will be sluggish.

Other hardware includes a 2.8 inch touchscreen display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone hack, a microSD memory card slot and WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, check out this link for more information.

Pricing and availability for the handset is still not completely confirmed, however many believe that we should see the handset sometime in October, perhaps for free on some contracts, for more details check out BoyGeniusReportâ€™s article which also includes some official press photos

HTC Touch Pro2 Review

2009-11-11T00:32:00.000+07:00

HTC Touch Pro2 is considered the most highly anticipated Windows Mobile device of all time. The unique feature of a tilting screen that is seen in HTC TyTN II and the other variations; is brought back again with the introduction of other new technologies that will put many business professionals at awe. Read on to find out more about the super cool HTC Touch Pro2.

The HTC Touch Pro2 is larger and heavier than the last model from HTC but it sports a bigger touch screen that stands at a better tilt or angle. It is definitely a really big and bulky phone that you will not be able to carry by clipping it onto your belt. The interface of this phone is extremely impressive and it carries a new additional feature of a conference call speaker named as the â€œStraight Talkâ€.

Physically, you will notice that it is a stunning phone that exudes an appearance and feels that scream high-end. The touch screen with WVGA resolution makes for a really fine and clear picture. The device is a statement that says mobile device engineering has gone a long way especially with the return of the tilting screen. Included in the box that carries this device, you will find a USB cable, a wall charger, an extra stylus, a leather case (to big to be placed on your belt), a screen protector, software instruction, and the battery.

When you are typing, the tilting screen offers an optimum viewing angle. You can watch a movie easily without having to hold it and it is most practical when you are using the GPS navigation in your car. The Touch Pro2â€™s QWERTY keyboard is almost similar to what you get on a regular computer keyboard; with touch operation is possible without the use of a D-pad.

The call quality of this phone is really good as the voice on the other line comes out clear and crisp. You can also increase the level of volume. The interface of the phone is laid out perfectly making it easy for you to call the number you last dialed by tapping in the first few digits. Since this phone is designed with a conference call facility in mind, the interface has options for multi-callers set up which requires you to create your network first. By putting the phone face down as after you set up a call, you will get to use the loud, noise-cancelling Straight Talk speaker that turns on when the button glows green in color.

The camera of this phone is unfortunately a relatively basic one, which sports 3.2 megapixels that has not flash and no other unique features. In this respect, the HTC Touch falls behind many of its other competitors. In good lighting, you will get images that are good enough but the edges can be a little blurry with poorly rendered color. It gets worse for snapping pictures under a lesser light condition.

HTC Magic Reviews

2009-11-11T00:31:00.000+07:00

The HTC Magic is powered by the Google Android 1.5 operating system, and as such has full access to the burgeoning Android Market, Google's version of the iTunes Store. The Market is loaded with applications ranging from games through to Twitter clients and although it doesn't match the Apple version for slickness, there's no denying the quantity. Either way, at this moment in time, it's the only contender ably positioned to challenge the iTunes Store, and to our mind that gives this phone a leg up on the competition at the outset. Time will tell, of course, but for now let's see if the handset itself shapes up.

Available in black or white, the Magic though not quite at the luxurious level of the iPhone or even some recent Nokia handsets is a good-looking device. It has a shiny plastic shell, six shortcut buttons and a little trackball-style Pearl for navigating when you don't feel like using the touchscreen. A side-mounted rocker style button provides instant access to volume controls. The entire back panel slides easily off to allow access to the battery, SIM card and Micro SD card slots and the lens for the 3.2 megapixel camera resides here too.

Say goodbye to the physical keyboard of its predecessor and hello to an iPhone (there's that word again, sorry HTC)-style QWERTY touchscreen keyboard that pops up when required. I'm a reformed keypad user so, to me, tapping away on a touchscreen feels perfectly natural, though I understand it isn't for everyone. As far as touchscreen typing goes, however, HTC has done an excellent job. It's fast, responsive and uses predictive text, and even though you won't be tapping out your thesis on it, you will find it more than adequate for all your mobile computing needs.

The touchscreen itself is very good. Is it as good as the one on the iPhone? Not quite, navigation isn't as fluid when dragging your fingers around. For hunt and peck style operation it is, however, perfect. It looks great too, with the screen both crisp and bright although the default setting is on the low side, so forget your battery life and bump that slide right up.

Speaking of battery life, HTC says the Magic will give you up to 450 minutes of talk time using GSM and up to 420 hours of standby time. In real life we found a day of regular usage (texting, checking email, playing a few games, watching a few YouTube clips and listening to music) would sufficiently drain the battery to require a recharge at the end of each day. So, about the same as the iPhone.

The internal speaker is surprisingly good, while the bundled stereo headphones and headset (there's a volume control and simple remote control halfway down the wire) are average at best. Sadly, HTC has opted to make the mini-USB jack (also used to connect to a PC or charger) the only means of connecting your headphones. There's no 3.5mm jack so you can't chuck on your favourite pair of headphones. Even Apple realised this was a bad idea and gave us all a standard 3.5mm jack on their phone.

Moving onto slightly more technical matters, the Magic features a global roaming-friendly selection of radio transmitters and receivers including quad-band GSM, dual-band UMTS and HSDPA/HSUPA. Bottom line for Kiwis? At home it'll work with the entire Vodafone network, both 3G and Extended 3G, while overseas roaming should prove a doddle. Well, until you get the bill if you dared make a call or two while away, then you'll regret ever taking your phone at all.

The Magic is wi-fi enabled but it's 802.11 b/g only, there's no n. The now obligatory (and increasingly useful thanks to the addition of third party apps via the Android Market) GPS receiver is present, as is Bluetooth (it'll accept a stereo headset) and a digital compass. An accelerometer detects movement and, among a host of other useful applications, will automatically rotate the screen should you turn the phone on its side. Storage is handled by a Micro SD slot and it'll take a card up to 8GB capacity.

The media player is decent, though not a patch on the media functionality of the iPhone and its tight iPod integration. It will, however, play a whole stack of different audio formats including AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG and AAC+. Video formats are limited to MP4 and 3GP.

With a Google-made operating system the HTC Magic is, unsurprisingly, at one with all that is Google, be it Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and of course Google Maps (it's street view-enabled and when used in conjunction with the accelerometer to look around, is very cool indeed). The video camera can upload clips directly to YouTube perfect for on-the-spot news reporting. Still photos taken with the 3.2 megapixel camera were decent and about on par with most camera phones out there.

All-in-all HTC has produced a competent and desirable handset. The Android operating system is excellent and the Android Market looks very promising. The Magic can't quite match the iPhone in terms of form, function or sheer, unadulterated sex appeal, but it gets pretty close on most counts and manages to do some things better running apps in the background, for instance, along with tight integration with Google services. Pricing looks to be on a par with the iPhone too. Subsidised handsets start at $319 on one of Vodafone's new Smartphone Plans, or buying the phone outright will set you back $1,099.

T-Mobile Dash 3G Review

2009-11-11T00:30:00.000+07:00

So recently I heard that T-Mobile has announced their first 3G-enabled WinMo smartphone, which is the T-Mobile Dash 3G that will be available for purchase on July 2009. The phone will have a nice casing with a glossy-black finish with a slight touch of red accents. Seems pretty cool for me Anyway, the T-Mobile Dash 3G which is also known as the HTC Snap used the 6.1 version of WinMo OS and a nice QWERTY keypad to ease users in typing emails etc. The phone also features a built in WiFi, GPS and trackball for navigation.

The T-Mobile Dash 3G (HTC Snap) is pretty fast too. Inside the phone thereâ€™s a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM 7225 CPU, 256MB ROM, 192MB RAM, Bluetooth and a 2.4-inch display screen (320 x 240 pixels). Thereâ€™s also a 2 megapixel camera for standard shooting. A microSDHC card slot is available for more storage space.

HTC Touch Cruise

2009-11-11T00:29:00.001+07:00

The HTC phones are known for their comfortable easy-to-use features they offer to the mobile users. There are so many features added in these HTC phones which distinguish them from the other classic phones. The browser experience is very well enhanced in HTC mobiles. The interface is user friendly and it makes the HTC mobiles intuitive. HTC Touch Cruise is one of the classic models with attracting features. The mobile has the HTC footprints by which every moment of life can be recorded and captured. It is one of the smart phones introduced recently. HTC Touch Cruise is an intelligent enough to remember every step of your journey. Do you want your memories to last life time? It does not matter where you are but the HTC foot prints records every adventure in a precise manner. It is more or less a pocket PC.

With the arrival of the HTC Touch Cruise, you are able to capture the special milestones in the journey of life, share memorable experiences and create ever green stories that can last till the end of your life. This is not just a mobile phone but it is also an excellent marker that is capable of storing the touching moments of life. Whenever you take a picture with the mobile phone, the HTC foot prints automatically saves the location. This is an excellent feature offered by this mobile phone. You can add your thoughts about that splendid location and even the conversations of your friends along with the picture. The HTC foot prints help to find a way back to the places you visited before. The highlights of your life are always available within your reach with the help of the HTC footprints. It is more or less like a personal diary maintained by the user. To have a look at the past happy, memorable and cherishing events, the HTC Touch Cruise mobile paves a way.

The HTC Touch Cruise has a special navigation software that has come along with a car kit. This enables you to get even more out of the phone when you are traveling. You can simply put the mobile in the car kit and this will change the mode to navipanel mode. What is so interesting about this mode is that it can guide your travel, instruct you with traffic jams and offers an interface to access all travel tools like the GPS. It will never let you get lost when you travel alone. The touch cruise mobile is a perfect choice for all mobile lovers especially for travelers. Though the Touch Cruise mobile is not powered by the android operating system like the HTC hero still it has many of the common features of the HTC hero. The network connectivities like the Bluetooth and WiFi are same as in case of the HTC hero. The HTC Touch Cruise is also sleek and slim and has a flimsy appearance. The features of the mobile include:

ï‚§ Network: Quad brand GSM/GPRS/EDGE
ï‚§ Operating system : Windows Mobile pocket pc
ï‚§ Battery : Li ion 1100mAh
ï‚§ Weight : 3.6oz
ï‚§ Dimension : 4*2.10*0.57in
ï‚§ Processor: 528MHZ
ï‚§ Memory : 512 MB RAM/256MB ROM
ï‚§ WiFi 802.11b/g
ï‚§ Bluetooth 2.0
ï‚§ weight 130g
ï‚§ Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant messaging
ï‚§ camera :3.15mp
ï‚§ HTC EXT USB port
ï‚§ Full speed USB
ï‚§ TFT Touch screen, 65k colors
Are you interested in having an intuitive mobile that is very unique and flimsy? The HTC Touch Cruise can be your ideal choice. With all the enhanced and highlighting features, the mobile is yet another gift for the mobile lovers.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G

2009-11-11T00:29:00.000+07:00

Competition in the smart phone market is on the increase recently as one new smart phone after other hits the market. Various companies are introducing mobiles with excellent features that captivate the mobile users. The mobile phones are becoming smaller in size though the features keep increasing. The T mobile is known for releasing such smart pones every year with improved technologies and enhancements.

A recent smart phone launched by the T mobile is ˜my touch 3G™.It uses the high speed data network. It is the second hand set of T mobile to feature Google powered android operating system. The ˜my touch 3G™ hand set is offered in vibrant colors including black, white and distinctive merlot. The mobile looks more admirable in its merlot color. Though this hand set is similar to the T mobile™s G1, there are certain features that differentiate it. The ˜my touch 3G™ mobile offers a deep level of customization. The users can personalize and customize the menus, wall papers, icons and a range of other things with the help of the themes and skins. This makes it unique from the iphone because it has a un customizable look.

Another key point to be noted about the ˜my touch mobile™ is something called Sherpa. Sherpa is nothing but an application that claims to learn from the actions of the user. For instance, if the user is searching on a topic; the Sherpa recognizes your intention and provides more information related to it which you may need in future. Does it sound be unreal? The reality is this; the application has a built in learning engine which has the ability to customize itself based on the user™s preference. This application is created by geodilic and it learns the likes and dislikes of the users through feedbacks and behavior.

The ˜my touch mobile™ uses a virtual keyboard which is a replacement to the physical keyboard used by a G1 mobile. This makes it much smaller and compact than the G1 mobile. The android cup cake software used by the ˜my touch mobile™ gives a unique beautiful look. The memory is also increased when compared to the G1 Mobile. This enables the applications to load and run very smoothly.

Specifications of the ˜my touch mobile™:

o A 3.2 inch TFT LCD screen
o 528 MHZ processor
o network: GSM quad band phone capable of global roaming
o Battery : LI “ION 1340MaH
o Internet ; full HTML browser
o Operating system : Android
o Touch screen: 3.2 inches
o Resolution: 320*480 pixels
o WiFi, GPS connectivity
o 3.2 mega pixel camera with automatic uploads
o Bundles 4GB micro SD card
o Internal memory : 512 MB

The key feature of the iphone namely multi touch is not supported by the ˜my touch mobile™. The battery life of this mobile is more than the G1 mobile and the iphone. The ˜my touch mobile™ is also comparatively cheaper than the iphone with the price ranging from $199.

The ˜my touch mobile™ performs very well even if some other applications are running in the background. The touch screen is made by HTC. The mobile users are able to personalize menus, wall papers and even the icons. The android operating system helps to improve the performance. The ˜my touch mobile™ is stylish in appearance. The only advantage it offers compared to the other recent phones specifically is that it is smaller in size compared to all recent models. The T mobile android battery is also improvised. It is quite pretty and same as the HTC magic mobile phone. Among the ever growing collection of smart phones in recent days, the T mobile my touch is a perfect and appropriate choice for all.

HTC Hero Review

2009-11-11T00:27:00.000+07:00

Are you a tech lover dreaming of a magical phone? HTC hero has come your way to fulfill your dream. The HTC hero phone has a luxury design and a pretty user interface. It is the real phone running the actual software with most important features like the browser experience and media integration. You can make it your hero and create a phone just for you by personalization. The HTC hero offers many grasping features. The new user interface called the sense makes the device intuitive.

The HTC hero is the unique model for all mobile lovers. It is third handset to be powered by the operating system android. How ever it is the first device to support flash out of the box. The design of the phone is quite a combination of HTC magic and HTC Dream. The design is sleek and sexy and the phone is available in seven different vibrant colors including black, white, yellow, pink, gold, red and turquoise. The HTC hero is purely a touch screen device with the custom built user interface. The common specifications of the HTC hero re the following;

ï‚§ MSM7200A proc running android at 528 MHz
ï‚§ 3.2 inch TFT -LCD display
ï‚§ 3.5mm Audio jack
ï‚§ 5 mega pixel auto focus Camera
ï‚§ Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR support
ï‚§ Trackball
ï‚§ Internal GPS
ï‚§ 802.11b/g WiFi
ï‚§ 512MB/288Mb ROM/RAM
ï‚§ G sensor
ï‚§ Micro SD expansion

The HTC hero mobile offers a complete web browsing experience. The mobile users can access a wide variety of contents on the web that are based on adobe flash technology. Also the HTC hero delivers powerful video playback performance using Flash technology. The users can enjoy and navigate through the web videos by spontaneous video controls. The HTC hero provides a seamless audio experience for the users. The price range of the HTC hero is from $999.

What is so fascinating about the HTC hero phone? Well, the basic principles upon which the new sense interface is built makes it unique and lovable. Make it mine, stay close and discover the unexpected are the highlighting principles. With HTC hero, personalization has reached a greater level. Rather than burying the important contents under the menu you can directly place them on the home screen to have a quick glance. By scrolling the left and right of the home screen you can access different customizable profiles. You can even change the size and shape of the widgets with your favorite design. With scenes, an added profile feature you can switch between scenes. This additional feature can transform your phone's focus from business to weekend mode. This feature enables you to relax with the choice of your favorite music, catch up with your lovable friends and even the phone becomes your personal guide when you take on a trip. The phone displays the local time and weather maps if you go to another place for vacation. Though there are a variety of communication channels and applications to stay in touch with people, this phone offers unique stay in touch experience. You can view people and also interact through email. The photos of your friends uploaded in the photo sharing sites can also be viewed. The HTC hero provides dedicated search buttons by which you can search the mails in your inbox, contacts in your list etc. The album not only contains the saved photos but also serve as a gateway to your online collections on Facebook, twitter. You tube, Flickr etc.

Do you want to have an intuitive experience that makes you do everything on your phone? Then HTC hero is your perfect choice. This hand set featuring the HTC sense for android is sure to captivate all types of mobile users.

HTC Touch Diamond 2 Review

2009-11-11T00:26:00.000+07:00

Thanks to its dazzling, responsive interface that almost completely hides Windows Mobile 6.1 from view (the worst parts of it, anyway), the HTC Touch Diamond 2 has sprung to the top of the pack as our favorite Windows Mobile touchscreen phone on the market. The phone isn't just superfast, it's also packed with intelligent new features, like the great calling features that aggregate useful information to make business conversations more informed. There is still room for improvement. Multimedia was a mess, a real shame on a phone with a hi-res screen like this one. Also, some apps we might expect from a U.S. carrier phone, like turn-by-turn navigation and a proper IM client, were missing on this unlocked, import version. Still, we had fun with the camera features, found Opera Mobile to be a capable, speedy browser, even over the slower network connection (here in the States, at least), and overall enjoyed our time with the HTC Touch Diamond 2. Release: April 2009. Price: $575.

Pros: Fast, responsive interface and hi-res touchscreen. Great calling features put useful info at fingertips. Solid camera and Web browsing features.

Cons: Multimedia functions were buggy, underpowered. Onscreen keyboard a bit small, though smart. Lacks some apps a U.S. carrier would include.

HTC Snap Review

2009-11-11T00:25:00.000+07:00

What the HTC Snap lacks in flair, it makes up for in sheer, unadulterated function -- and having an utterly awesome keyboard certainly helps in that regard. It's easy to pass off HTC's latest portrait QWERTY handset as a bit frumpy from photographs, but trust us when we say that it's totally passable in person (some might even call it insanely attractive) -- think of it as the anti-8900, if you will. Pictured on the Snap above is the configuration screen for Inner Circle, which HTC also introduced this week. There's really not much to it -- you can add email addresses from your address book or from incoming emails, and when Inner Circle is enabled, only emails from those contacts will be visible in the Snap's unified account-agnostic inbox. It's a great idea for shutting out the electronic noise most of us experience in our day-to-day lives, and we're hoping this little feature finds its way to HTC's full WinMo lineup going forward. Follow the break for a video tour of the phone (and pay close attention, Yanks, 'cause it'll be coming your way as the S522 in the next few months).

HTC Touch HD Review

2009-11-11T00:24:00.000+07:00

Let me start off by saying I am not a big fan of smartphones and the Windows Mobile operating system was never my first choice. Given this, naturally I struggled with the HTC Touch HD in the initial stages. However, it did pleasantly surprise me in many ways. Before we get into that, let's get a feel for the unit.

Aesthetics matters

The phone itself looks great. The screen is fantastically big, the largest I have ever come across on any touch-screen device. It has four buttons at the bottom of the screen which are also touch sensitive, so in effect the touch interface extends even beyond the 3.8in screen.
It is quite a large unit length and breadthwise, although its not the thickest phone I have ever held so it does have a sleek feel to it. The back cover is made of hard plastic and rubber, making it as sturdy as possible without adding too much weight. Also, the camera lens is protected by a thick metal sheet that surrounds it.
There are only two real buttons on the phone. I did think the on/standby button on the top could have been a little bigger and more prominent. The same goes for the volume button on the side.

Functionality

First of all, the processor for this model is supposed to be just as fast if not faster than the HTC Touch Pro.
Somehow, when comparing the response time with the Touch Pro, the Touch HD lags slightly behind. Honestly, I did expect the processing speed to be faster.
This model has a resistive touch-screen which seems to work much better with a stylus pen. True enough, this phone was designed to be used mostly via stylus pen, which can be annoying. For someone like me who is impatient and likes to do things quickly, having to whip out the tiny stylus is an inconvenience I could do without. Using your fingers is not as smooth as I would want it to be. I pushed many wrong icons and find it tedious to navigate this way. Some of my friends actually find it pretty straightforward and blame me for having long yet pudgy fingers. The model gives you a little vibration every time you push a button or make a certain choice. I thought this was very innovative and smart as it actually lets you know when you have pushed something.

Amazing graphics

Once you get used to the stylus you can appreciate what this smartphone does extremely well €” the quality of the images displayed is spectacular. Whether I am checking the weather or my non-existent stocks, it is just so easy on the eyes. The 5-megapixel camera delivers crisp pictures complimented by the resolution. However, what is curious about this model is that it has no flash for the camera! This was highly unusual considering this model's price tag. Surfing the Net was also quite interesting, the wide screen helps a lot but the zoom functions were difficult to use. I learnt that this model can only go to landscape mode whilst surfing the Internet and browsing pictures. I do not mind this too much since I am not a big fan of landscape mode generally.

Text and more

I can't say I am too pleased with the way the SMS interface was designed. When you receive an SMS, there's naught but a small green bubble at the bottom of the screen to notify you in case you did not hear the alert. Also, there are two different menus here. One is the €œTouch and flip to next message€ and the other is the €œConversations€ menu. There are shortcuts but they are not easily learnt. I felt this was just unnecessarily complicated for something that is essential to everyday life. As I said, I am not a smartphone enthusiast, but I must say that I enjoyed sending and receiving e-mail messages on this phone. For this function, the stylus comes in handy and it was fun while it lasted. After uploading some music onto the Touch HD, I could not get enough of the speakers.

They are amazingly loud and the bass is pretty impressive. The alarm gets me out of bed every morning (an achievement, let me assure you) and I do not need to share an earpiece to let my friends enjoy high quality music.

Conclusion

I think this phone will be great for people who are fans of Windows Mobile and the resistive touch technology. I can't say that I will be running to the store to get it but it does have its charm. Those looking for a practical smartphone may want a real Qwerty keypad as opposed to a virtual one which takes longer to get used to.

However, if you like a phone with a big screen, awesome resolution and great speakers, this one is for you. I do think the price tag is a little hefty even for a smartphone but it does come with enhanced features, making it a class above the others.

Pros: Excellent speakers; good camera; amazing widescreen display.

Cons: Slight lag; no flash; SMS menu disappointing.

LG Chocolate Touch Review

2009-11-10T19:27:00.000+07:00

We've been waiting for months for Verizon to finally unveil the latest in the line of LG Chocolate phones, and it's here at last. The LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 is officially available today, making it the first touch-screen version of the Chocolate phone lineup. As we suspected, it's very different from the LG BL40 and looks a lot more like the other LG touch-screen handsets we've seen, like the LG Dare for example.

The Chocolate Touch continues the Chocolate tradition of music-specialized phones, with music features like the Dolby Mobile equalizer, an FM radio, integrated song ID, stereo Bluetooth, and even a unique "Join the Band" feature that lets you play around with a full drum kit and a scrolling 88-key keyboard. Other features include quick access to social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, EV-DO Rev. 0, a full HTML browser, and a 3.2-megapixel camera with settings like intelligent shot (for improved quality) and panorama shot (for three guided sequential shots).

The phone is available now for $79.99 with a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement. The rebate will be in the form of a debit card.

LG Chocolate BL40 Review

2009-11-10T19:26:00.000+07:00

LG Chocolate BL40 is an amazing large 4 Inch HD WVGA 16 Million Colour Touch Screen (345 x 800 Pixels) phone. Lg BL40 supports an amazing S Class user interface. The LG BL40 Chocolate is a member of the LG Black Label Series (high quality media features and fast technologies). It looks like TV remote control but BL40 stylish black coloured is member of highly popular stylish LG KG800 Chocolate and the LG KE800 Chocolate Platinum handsets.

The Chocolate BL40 is a 3G phone which comes with a fashionable black coloured casing. BL40 measures 12.8cm tall by 5.1cm wide by 1.09cm deep which makes it easy for the user to carry & hold. It is a gorgeous looking handset which comes with exciting user friendly controls and features. LG Chocolate BL40 is ideal for watching movies in HD and browsing the web in sharper colours wide touch screen phone.

This dazzling looking comes with a 5 megapixel camera feature. This camera comes with a built in flash and an automatic focus feature allows the user to capture a photo or video easily. It has It comes with 1Gbyte of built in memory and the user can add a memory Card up to 16 Gbytes in the memory capacity to suit the user's storage needs. Lg BL40 has XHTML & HTML Multi Touch Web Browsing, Music Player with Touch Screen Music Controls, Instant Messaging and 3G touch screen phone, and various Connectivity option, WLAN Wi-Fi, 3G HSDPA, HSCSD USB, Bluetooth with A2DP, EDGE and GPRS. LG BL40 (http://www.askphone.co.uk/lg-bl40-chocolate-contract.html) is fully loaded entertainment phone it has Music Player (MP3, WAV & eAAC+), Touch Screen Music Controls, FM Radio RDS, Dolby Mobile Sound, MP3 Ringtones and Polyphonic Ringtones. The LG Chocolate BL40 has an assisted GPS navigation which allows the user to gain directions and find locations on their elegant handset. LG Chocolate BL40 Contract phone is best option for you if you plan to buy this phone.

LG Arena Review

2009-11-10T19:24:00.000+07:00

LG Arena is one of the better smart phones, equipped with the latest features, released this year. LG has always produced some great mobiles in the past and is continuing the race for the best touch screen mobile by releasing this mobile. LG Arena, clearly one of the better mobiles from LG, is jam packed with features and is designed to perfection. Going by the look and the feel of the mobile, it has a large touch screen display offering a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The glossiness and the rich display of this mobile is what can please your eyes a lot. The screen is highly responsive and full of vibrant colors. The size of this mobile is 106 x 55 x 12 mm and it weighs around 105 grams only.

One of the main features of this mobile is its camera. LG Arena has a great 5 mega pixel camera which never needs to compromise with the photo quality. It offers impeccable resolution and clarity while capturing images and runs absolutely fine in high resolution while watching videos. It also offers a host of other features related to the camera like 4 X digital zooming option, LED photo light, video recording etc. The multimedia features of LG Arena are also fabulous as the music player will give you perfect quality music. FM radio is also in built in this mobile.

The battery of LG Arena is quite good as compared to other smart phones in different categories across the globe. LG Arena offers a talk time of 230 minutes and a standby time of about 300 hours. Yes, improvement could have been made in this area but if the mobile gives you tons of features, you don’t expect it to run for weeks. For connectivity purpose, LG Arena is quite fast as it has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity and a GPS receiver as well. The connectivity is not blazing fast but can work fine if you are a bit patient. Among some of the other features, this mobile offers geo tagging of photos, speaker phone of good quality, voice recording option, has room for expandable memory up to 32 GB of space, 3G HSDPA technology, autofocus, video recording with DivX player and other features.

Thus, to sum up, LG arena is surely a great mobile to own. It may seem a bit pricy though. However, with the features this mobile if offering and with the cool design of the mobile, it would be wise to call this mobile as a great smart phone at competitive price. LG Arena has been released just recently and ever since its release it has generated a lot of buzz and the users of this great mobile are very happy with this mobile. LG Arena is surely an all rounder when it comes to balancing features with looks and design. All you need to do id to grab an LG Arena today and enjoy the features.

LG Chocolate BL20 Review

2009-11-10T19:23:00.000+07:00

LG have announced the LG Chocolate BL20, which is the latest addition to the LG Chocolate Family. It follows the hugely hyped and successful launch of the LG Chocolate BL40 at the start of September. The LG Chocolate BL40 featured heavily at the recent London fashion week and benefited from a collaboration backed by Sienna Miller, as well as receiving a glowing review from 3G.co.uk.

The LG Chocolate BL20 is a mini-version of the LG Chocolate and it will no doubt follow in its predecessor’s success. The LG Chocolate BL20 still has the same trademark Chocolate appearance with the glossy black surface with red “glowing” highlights, but it also has a sliding keypad with red navigation keys. In combination with the new slim-line look, the sliding keypad makes the LG a really sleek compact device that will grace any handbag or pocket.

It features a 5 mega pixel camera which has auto-focus technology to ensure your photos always appear perfect. The new Chocolate BL20 also has touch-sensitive controls which are concealed on the side of the mobile. They enable easy adjustment of functions such as volume, camera zoom and much more. The BL20 also has “Widget hotkeys”, which enables users to personalize their mobile with their favourite widgets, such as the weather or sports news. One new feature is the “Clear Memo Capture” which captures text, handwritten notes and drawing with maximum clarity. The LG Chocolate will be available in the UK sometime in the 4th Quarter of this year.

LG GW620 Review

2009-11-10T19:19:00.000+07:00

The announcement of LG's first Android-powered smartphones comes only a week after the world's third largest mobile phone company announced that it would be introducing three new Windows Mobile smartphones in the next few weeks. These developments underscore LG's commitment to offering greater consumer choice in the expanding smartphone category.

The new LG-GW620 features a 3-inch full touchscreen and slide out QWERTY keypad to meet the growing needs of consumers who rely on their mobile phones for more than just making calls. The LG-GW620 benefits from an operating system that was created from the ground up to take advantage of the many mobile applications and services developed by search leader Google.

In anticipation of strong demand for smartphones that support social networking functions right out-of-the-box, the LG-GW620 also lives up to LG's consumer-friendly design philosophy by making the smartphone experience more accessible for typical users. At the same time, LG's messaging phones have traditionally been very popular with young professionals who demand a full QWERTY keypad for a fast mobile computing experience. The LG-GW620 manages to meet the needs of both types of users simultaneously.

The LG-GW620 will appeal to first-time smartphone customers by offering a new and different kind of user experience, said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. œOur objective is to provide a wide selection of smartphones to satisfy the diverse preferences of today's consumers. This Android phone is just one of many smartphone models we plan to introduce worldwide in the years ahead.

LG GM750 Review

2009-11-10T19:18:00.000+07:00

The smartphone is taking the industry by storm and there's no doubt about it. Almost each and every leading cell phone manufacturing company of the world seems to continue this trend offering smartphone of a wide range one after another. In such an attempt, LG, one among the world's popular electronic companies, finally launched their first ever smartphone that runs on Microsoft Windows. LG GM750 is what they gave name to it. Just as HTC Touch 2, LG GM750 is window-based, accompanied with the up-to-date 6.5 version of OS. However, you'll not see the standard face of the OS as the S-Class interface, designed by LG, will replace it.

This smart phone boasts 3" TFT resistive touch screen display, supporting up to 240x400 pixels. Although the size of the screen is not as huge as other latest high-end smart phones out there, it is user-friendly and you can easily navigate through your cell phone without having to compromise with your comfort. Additionally, you can enjoy great video playbacks in this amazing screen.

The camera feature of this smart phone is also appreciable. The 5MP of camera that this smart phone arrives with will let you capture your precious moments in the form of high resolution images as well as outstanding videos with true color. So, you can expect of making your moments remarkable and unforgettable if you are accompanied with LG GM750. However, what it makes this smart phone less than an ideal camera phone is the flash feature that it lacks. As it doesn't feature flash, you may find it hard to take pictures of superior quality during the night and where there's absence of light. But still, this smart phone features digital zoom and can capture the pictures up to 2592x1944 pixels, which no doubt is good enough for being print out.

LG GM750 supports up to 16GB of MicroSD memory card and this is why it's possible for you to upload almost everything that you have got if it is LG GM750 that you're carrying in your pocket. This cell phone features Wi-Fi and built-in GPS as well, making it more an appealing option to give a try. Also, GM750 features Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB interface, Fax/Data feature, EDGE, GPRS, WLan, HSDPA, HSUPA, and accelerometer.

I must say that the music experience is definitely okay with this smart phone. The music player supports almost every standard file format out there, including MP3, WMA, eAAC+, and WAV. So you don't require converting the format of your favorite tracks just to adjust them in your cell phone. When it comes to video players, it supports MP4, WMV, H.263 and H.264 formats.

This smart phone features Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz processor and features an absolute Office package that includes Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, OneNote and PDF reader too.

In a nutshell, this smart phone is one among the outstanding handsets introduced by LG till today's date. But it would have been much better if the camera of this phone arrived with a flash feature as well.

LG GD910 Watch Phone

2009-11-10T19:16:00.000+07:00

We first saw the LG Watch Phone last year at CES 2008, but it was behind glass and no one was allowed to really see how it all worked. This year, however, LG plans to break it out of the display case. At the LG press conference a few minutes ago, they demonstrated a real working prototype of the watch phone and it looks to be a real must-have for the spy wannabe in your life. It has a touch-screen user interface (!), three side-mounted buttons, Bluetooth, a speakerphone, and even a full-blown music player. It's water resistant, and it'll feature 3G HSDPA, which leads us to think it may come to AT&T some time this year.

UPDATE: We've just got more details about the watch phone. It has tempered glass, a high-quality metal casing, and is around 13.9mm thick. The touch screen itself is 1.43 inches diagonally, and features LG's Flash interface. Features include voice recognition, Text to Speech so it can read out text messages, and stereo Bluetooth. However, the huge disappointment is that the watch phone will be Europe-only (insert sad face here). We think it may still be compatible with local GSM networks, but only time will tell (apologies for the bad pun).

UPDATE 2: More updates on the Watch Phone. LG has just told us that the Watch Phone will have quad-band GSM, and that the 3G/HSDPA will be compatible with AT&T's frequency. So even if it is Europe-only, you could potentially get one unlocked and use it here. We'll see if we can get more news about pricing and availability.

LG Xenon Review

2009-11-10T19:14:00.000+07:00

LG Xenon is one of the latest mobiles by LG that is going to be released soon and the world is actually waiting for that moment. It was rumored to be released around the Christmas season last year, but sadly it did not turn out to be true. Let us look into the finer aspects of this â€˜newâ€™ smart phone by LG and find out whether the mobile is actually a great set to own or it is just hype. LG Xenon is a slider based mobile which offers you a great display.
It offers a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and can support over 65K colors in it. The dimensions of the mobile are 105.5 x 53.5 x 15.8 mm and weighs only about 108 grams with the battery in it. It has a 2.8-inch display with vibration feedback and looking at all these specifications, the design of the mobile is great.

The LG Xenon also comes in with full QWERTY keyboard and offers a range of features in it. The keypads are small in size but they are perfect to type and do not cause any problems there. It includes a great mp3 player which offers great quality sound. It supports expandable memory upto16 GB which is also one of the better points of this mobile. The shared memory of the mobile is 80 MB. It has in built HSDPA which gives a speed of 3.6 Mbps. Along with this, GPS, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth are also compatible with this mobile. The battery life of this mobile is good but does need recharging more often. The talk time of the LG Xenon lasts for 4 hours and the standby time is 264 hours which means an average battery in it. It also includes some additional features like threaded text messaging along with an option of instant messaging; high speed surfing and mobile e-mail, quad-band GSM and others.

Now speaking of the disadvantages of this mobile, the battery life could have had been made better. The touch screen also is under developed as it reflects too much and when given a touch, it is not so accurate. The headset and the data cable needs to be purchased and does not come along with this mobile. Moreover, the lack of dictionary and Wi-Fi in this mobile reduces the overall value of this mobile. Still, with all the features included in the mobile and taking note of each pros and cons of this mobile, we can still brand this mobile as a great smart phone by LG, if not the best. It has room for improvement but still can be very useful to all multimedia set lovers. The phone is built ideally for the next generation and with so many features, this set is likely to go ahead for a longer duration of time and will prove to be a successful model by LG.

LG enV Touch Review

2009-11-10T18:41:00.000+07:00

If you encounter any of the following questions from any one like which is the best mobile on the market? What is the best model available on LG? Which mobile has all the latest features at an affordable cost? Then donâ€™t even hesitate 1 minute to answer for these questions and your one word answer for all these questions must be LG enV touch. The following guide gives you more information about this mobile model. So why are you waiting still? Go ahead and get valuable information,

Heavy rumors prevailed that LG is going to launch â€œVoyager 2â€ in the 2009 year beginning but LG voyager 2 was retired and LG gave a new fascinating model named as LG enV touch. This mobile attracts many people and it increases the number of users day by day by its slim and enchanting design. What is the most notable change in this model? Might be your question and the notable change is this model includes two large 3â€ WVGA displays and a better call quality with a good user interface.

There is no big difference between voyager and this enV in terms of design and you can very well notice it on the first sight. The clamshell form-factor remains intact. Front part is mostly and even almost occupied by the display and it has pewter chrome surrounding it. This reduces the shiny reflective nature of the mobile as it was in the voyager. Back of the mobile is soft in nature. Height and depth of the mobile is slightly less when compared to its predecessor but there is a slight increase in the width as the display size is bit wider. The overall body quality is made good and it withstands any type of shocks and any external attacks.

This mobile has external 3â€ resistive touch screen display in it and this is impressive as well. Resolution of the screen is 800x480 pixel resolution and this mobile supports up to 1.6 million colors. You can see the color difference from the quality of the images. This mobile also has a light sensor in it which helps in detecting the brightness automatically based on the surrounding light levels. Touch screen of this mobile is resistive to pressures and you can use your finger or a stylus for input. Overall responsiveness of the screen is good and you get a vibration (haptic) when it is pressed.

You can find buttons for Send, Clear/Voice Command, and End/Power in the front side of the mobile. This buttons have a metallic look. You can find the camera button on the left side and a volume rocker and a lock button as well. You are provided with a 3.5mm headset jack with this mobile. You are provided with a MicroSD slot for extending the memory option and you can upgrade up to 4GB. It has a USB port at the bottom. USB is improved when compared to the voyager. This mobile also has BLUETOOTH option in it for connectivity purposes. Connectivity speed in both i.e. USB and BLUETOOTH is faster when compared to the other models available on the market.

You get a 3MP auto focus camera in this mobile. The clarity of the pictures taken by this mobile is excellent and it is of the highest quality possible. Auto focus option helps you to get sharp images. Messaging is made easy now with round edged buttons. This mobile has QWERTY keyboard below the small display. You can also send MMS in this mobile. This mobile supports various bands and it comes with a 950mAh battery.

With all these features undoubtedly this is the best model on the market and the best model on LG as well.

LG Neon Review

2009-11-10T18:40:00.000+07:00

The LG Xenon is clearly LG's premier announcement at CTIA this year, but the LG Neon deserves a closer look too. I had a brief hands-on with the device early yesterday, and it left a pretty good impression though I question some of the design choices.

Like the Xenon, the Neon has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and is meant to be a messaging device. It has a nice display and is slim and lightweight. The keyboard only has 3 rows instead of the 4 rows on the Xenon, so it's slightly more cramped. Still, the keys are well-spaced and have a bumpy texture for easier texting. On the front of the Neon is a navigation array complete with the two soft keys and four-way directional pad.

Here's where it gets a little interesting; the LG Neon's display is a touch screen, but only for the phone dialer. You hit a dedicated phone keypad button in the navigation array, and the virtual number keypad will show up. I was able to press the numbers like on an ordinary touch screen display, and there was vibration feedback as well. For the rest of the phone's interface, though, you're stuck with the regular navigation keys. Why LG decided not to make all of the functions of the Neon accessible via touch screen is a mystery to me.

Features of the LG Neon aren't as advanced as the Xenon's. It still has the 2.0-megapixel camera, music player, and stereo Bluetooth, but you won't get 3G and it only supports tri-band GSM. Pricing and availability of the LG Neon are still unknown, though we're sure we'll find out shortly.

LG Versa Review

2009-11-10T18:39:00.000+07:00

One of the newest additions in category of smart phones by LG: The new LG Versa. Versa is great in design and offers some great functions as well. Speaking of the features of the mobiles, let us go inot the details of what the mobile has to offer. To begin with, let us start about one of the best feature of this mobile which is design. LG Versa is well designed and crafted to almost perfection. The screen and the entire mobile may have a slight resemblance with LG Dare but to be honest, it is better. The screen is 3 inches wide and offers a great resolution of 480 x 240 pixels, supporting over 262,000 colors. The screen is not too much reflective and is nicely built. The size of this mobile is 4.2 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches and it weighs around 3.8 ounces only excluding the keyboard. Thus, regarding design, LG could not have had managed to design a better looking set than this one.

The calling feature of the mobile is somewhat disappointing as it lacks clarity a bit. The talk time of the mobile is about 4.8 hours and the standby time is around 18 days. The speaker phone of the mobile is decent but not too loud. Battery life is considerably good, however, could have been a bit better. A striking feature of this mobile is that a snap-on keyboard is provided along with it which offers full QWERTY and other key controls. However, in spite of that emailing and messaging features are just average and can turn out to be disappointing to the users.

The internal memory of LG Versa is 310 MB(shared) and there is also room for expandable memory. Presence of Bluetooth, stereo mode is a plus point of the mobile. Again, the web browsing LG Versa offers is also great since it has flash enabled web browsing feature and it really looks nice. GPS technologies are also one of the finer aspects of LG Versa. They are great and provide accurate information regarding the global positioning. However, there is another disappointing feature of this mobile, which is the camera.

The camera of LG Versa is only 2 mega pixels and no marks for guessing, the overall picture quality given by the camera is not up to the mark. The images are often blurred and distorted. This blurry effect predominates when the image is captured while zooming. Although it has auto focus technology but still there should have had been improvement in the camera quality. The music player of the mobile is decent and sounds better than most of the multimedia sets by LG. Thus to sum up, apart from the camera quality and disappointing messaging applications, LG versa still is filled with amazing features and is nicely designed. LG versa looks like a promising smart phones bought forward by LG and will surely turn out to be a good mobile overall.

Palm Pixi Review

2009-11-10T18:38:00.000+07:00

SAN FRANCISCO: Palm Inc., which revitalized its product line with the Pre smart phone launch in June, is hoping to keep momentum going with the release of a lighter, cheaper handset called the Pixi.

The company said Wednesday that the Pixi will be available during the holiday season in the U.S. through Sprint Nextel Corp., currently the Pre's exclusive wireless carrier.

Sunnyvale, California-based Palm would not divulge the Pixi's price tag, but confirmed it will be less than that of its big brother.

Sprint dropped the Pre's price by $50 to $150 on Wednesday, including two rebates and a two-year service contract.

"The combination of announcing a new device and changing the price on the Pre show we're aggressively pursuing new customers to get them accessing the WebOS experience," Katie Mitic, Palm's senior vice president of product marketing, said in an interview Tuesday.

The Pixi's release will mark Palm's second attempt in less than a year to use new software and streamlined designs to lure consumers in the still small but fast-growing smart phone market, which is dominated by Apple Inc.'s iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry devices.

According to market research firm NPD Group, smart phones made up 28 percent of consumer cell phone purchases in the second quarter, up 47 percent from the same period last year.

Palm hasn't disclosed the number of Pre smart phones sold.

But its stock has more than quadrupled since the company unveiled the device Jan. 8 at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Like the Pre, the black, shiny Pixi will come with a touch-screen, full QWERTY keyboard and Palm's latest operating system, WebOS.

It will also have 8 gigabytes of built-in memory. But while the Pre's keyboard slides out from the bottom of the device, the Pixi's slightly smaller screen and keyboard both fit on the face of the candy bar-style handset.

The new smart phone is longer and slimmer than the Pre, and, at nearly 3.5 ounces, lighter.

It trades the Pre's center button for a tiny touch-sensitive bar that sits between the screen and keyboard.

As on the Pre, the real estate between the screen and keyboard also will be touch-sensitive for navigating the device.

The Pixi will sport a 2-megapixel camera, instead of its sibling's 3-megapixel version, and two small speakers rather than the Pre's single large one.

Building on an already available WebOS feature, the Pixi will be able to gather users' contacts from Yahoo and business-networking site LinkedIn.

The Pixi will include standard smart phone features like Global Positioning System, video and music players and a Web browser, but it won't have Wi-Fi.

A dedicated Facebook application will be released with the Pixi, Palm said. It is not yet clear if it will come loaded on the phone or will be available through Palm's online application store. - AP

Palm Pre Review

2009-11-10T18:37:00.000+07:00

With the entire buzz and the hype around for the latest smart phone addition, Palm Pre has been into limelight for being considered as one of the best smart phones available at present. The unique design, the awesome features and connectivity makes this set a must have for all mobile lovers. Palm Pre has already been creating a lot of gossips and has been receiving great reviews ever since its launch. Let us look into the details of this mobile and check for the uniqueness of this smart phone.
Peaking of the design, the mobile comes in a vertical slider based mobile offering a full QWERTY keyboard. The mobile is well known for its portability. It weighs around 135 grams. The size of this mobile is small and does not look bulky at all, like other smart phones do seem to be so. The size can be compared to an iPhone touch and in fact, it is of lesser size than iPhone when closed! Being small in size, it still offers a great display and the 3.1 wide inch touch screen displays the colors brilliantly. It gives a resolution of 320Ã—480 pixels which is quite great. The high glossiness of the screen may cause some issues while using it in sunlight but still it does not reflect too much.

Among the features, this mobile comes in with an accelerometer which works great with web browsing and image viewing. Besides the regular features like Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE, Wi-Fi and others, it is best known for the unique new platform Palm web OS which makes it connected to the Web continuously non-stop. The browsing is high speed and so are the others features of this mobile. The talk time and the battery life of this mobile is also modest, if not great. The memory can be expanded to about 8GB as well. Besides, the OS also has a unique search program which will start searching the words you type in.

Speaking of its camera, if offers great picture and movie quality. Thanks to the 3 mega pixel camera embedded in it. It also has an LED flash in it and range of other options for its camera. The music quality is great and offers good audio and video with proper resolution as well. Some of the features which are missing include absence of MMS messaging and the unavailability to copy and paste option. Having said this, to sum up this mobile is into a lot of buzz and surely, it has lived up to its expectations. It is priced well and is competitive in the market of smart phones as well. The mobile is made unique and can be claimed as one of the best smart phones around. With an excellent new concept OS and regular connectivity to the Web makes this mobile competitive. So competitive, that some group of users are finding this mobile better than Appleâ€™s iPhone as well.

Sony Ericsson Kurara Review

2009-11-10T18:36:00.000+07:00

The Sony Ericsson Kurara has been in the news of late. While the Android based X10 has been in the limelight since the past few weeks, the features of the Kurara ensured that the device is not ignored at all.

New leaked images of what is told to be of the Kurara have been spotted by folks over at Phones.db. As known earlier, the Kurara will be the second Series 60 based phone after the Satio that was launched just a few weeks ago. As best we can tell, the Kurara is an S60-running smartphone with an 8.1 MP camera, like the Rachel.

The interesting facet about the Kurara in this iteration of the leaked images is the HD inscription at the rear of the device. This has led to speculations that the phone will be able to record and playback HD videos. Currently, only the Omnia HD from Samsung (another S60 device) is capable of doing this. Unlike the Rachel, the Kurara's camera is supposed to be able to record in 720p HD. Owing to the multimedia prowess, it might be added to the Entertainment Unlimited range of phones that currently lists the Aino and the Satio.

The Kurara is also rumored to pack an 3.5-inch AMOLED screen, although that's impossible to confirm with the photos we have. Sony Ericsson Kurara is expected to be launched first half of 2010.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Review

2009-11-10T18:35:00.000+07:00

Sony Ericsson unveils the XPERIA™ X10, the first phone in a family of phones to deliver a consistent user experience where communication truly becomes entertainment. Building on Sony Ericsson’s entertainment heritage and combining rich graphics with intelligence capabilities, the XPERIA™ X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features and capabilities.

The UX platform builds on top of the Open OS and creates a unique Sony Ericsson user experience by combining best-in-class entertainment features with signature applications, unrivalled integration of social media services and a rich graphical user interface. The XPERIA™ X10 is the first mobile phone to truly humanise the way people interact with their phones.

Bert Nordberg, President, Sony Ericsson said, “The XPERIA™ X10 and the family of phones launching in the first half of 2010 underpin our commitment to an open and multi-platform strategy that maximises choice for the consumer and delivers the best possible consumer experience. The reaction from our global operator partners to the XPERIA X10 has been extremely positive and we will be rolling out across the world including Japan from the first half of 2010.”

Rikko Sakaguchi, EVP and Chief Creation Officer, Sony Ericsson said, “The XPERIA™ X10 is a fantastic example of our make.believe philosophy because we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and demonstrating that anything consumers can imagine, we can make possible. With the X10, we are raising the bar we have set ourselves with entertainment-rich phones like Aino and Satio by making communication more fun and playful, multiplying and enriching opportunities to connect.”

Introducing signature applications like Mediascape and Timescape™, the XPERIA™ X10 lets consumers organise everything in their phone in an intuitive way:

Sony Ericsson Timescape™ manages all your communication with one person in one place. Browse through your conversations the bright way to check out your Facebook™, Twitter™, photos, emails, and texts all in one go

Sony Ericsson Mediascape is the smart way to get all the music, photos and videos you want from your favourite friends and artists. It accesses content from everywhere – your phone, YouTube™, PlayNow™ – and presents everything for you.

Intelligence capabilities, integrated into Mediascape and Timescape™, can automatically recognise connections between contacts, content and media. By recommending alternative ways to communicate or guiding to new media experiences, consumers can discover more in a truly open way.

Sony Ericsson Equinox Review

2009-11-10T18:34:00.000+07:00

The Equinox(TM) phone is truly an interactive 3G(1) phone equipped with enhanced design features and built-in GPS. With eye-catching night effects, you can give your five favorite people their own, unique pulsating light effect and when a call comes in, you'll know who it is in a flash. The custom light features come in Amber, Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, and Amethyst. The Equinox(TM) phone has an array of changing wall paper themes that will ensure you're always color coordinated.

The Equinox(TM) phone has a 3.2 megapixel camera and is loaded with great multimedia features, including an integrated application that lets you shoot amazing video and easily upload(2) it directly to the YouTube(TM) application. The Equinox(TM) phone also has an integrated FM radio and Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, and boasts gesture control that lets users reject incoming calls or silence an alarm with the wave of a hand.

"The Sony Ericsson Equinox(TM) phone echoes Sony Ericsson's tradition of style, personalization and multimedia," said Karen Morris, vice president of marketing, Sony Ericsson. "With a host of dynamic features that put the power of personality in your hands, it's a stunning 3G phone that reflects the mood of each individual user."

Availability

The Sony Ericsson Equinox(TM) phone is exclusively available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.t-mobile.com beginning October 28, 2009.

Facts and Figures

Size: 93 x 50 x 14.1 mm (approx.)
Weight: 95 grams (approx.)
Available colors: Carbon
Main screen: 2.2"(5) QVGA 262K TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Networks:
GSM/ EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
HSDPA 2100/1700

Sony Ericsson Jalou Review

2009-11-10T18:32:00.000+07:00

Sony Ericsson today officially launched their new Sony Ericssn Jalou Dolce & Gabbana edition phone, with a new campaign to highlight the phone's fashion sensibilities. By itself, the S/E Jalou isn't much to look at. It's a very small flip phone, only 73mm long, which Sony Ericsson helpfully points out is probably shorter than your favorite lipstick. The 3G-enabled flip phone gets a fairly average assortment of modern features, including a 3.2-megapixel camera with geo tagging, but no auto focus function. Perhaps Sony Ericsson thinks you'll prefer your home fashion shoot a little blurry? The Jalou also sports an FM radio, and the phone will be able to synchronize with an Exchange ActiveSync account, a surprisingly business-like feature for this fashionable little device.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 Review

2009-11-10T18:26:00.000+07:00

Japanese -Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has been rumored quite a few times before to plan on launching on the market an XPERIA model that would run under Google's Android operating system, the XPERIA X3 Rachael handset, and it seems that we're getting closer and closer each day to the official announcement of the device.

SEMCblog is reporting that the handset vendor will officially announce the availability of XPERIA X3 next month, most probably at the beginning of November, it seems, and that all the goodies that have been previously rumored to come with the phone will be there, including the Android 2.0 flavor of the OS, and the Qualcomm 1Ghz Snapdragon processor (it will be the second Android device to include the chipset, following the recently announced Acer Liquid smartphone).

“So-welcome announcement from Sony Ericsson will be in early November. It will be announcement of great smartphone which has harmonious codename Rachael. As you may know, Sony Ericsson Rachael is Android-based device which has 4.0″ WVGA touchscreen. The device has chipset Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz. And, of course, Rachael has a 8.1 megapixel camera with auto focus, 3.5 mm audio jack and standard micro-USB connector. Sony Ericsson Rachael will be available in two beautiful colours: Sensuous Black and Luster White,” the blog notes.

No details on the exact availability of the phone emerged, yet one might already remember that the Android-powered Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 was said to hit the market sometime in January 2010. The phone has been already reported to come with its own user interface thrown over Google's platform, so one should expect for an interesting user experience to come along with this device. Considering the specification list of the handset, this enhanced experience is something guaranteed, though we're also certain that it won't come cheap. Hopefully, this will pan out and we'll be able to learn more info on the device, so stick around for the details.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Review

2009-11-10T17:44:00.000+07:00

An updated version to Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1, XPERIA X2 is undeniably one among the highly sophisticated yet comfortable smart phone ever introduced by Sony Ericsson. This handset boosts a unique SlideView feature that helps you to have instant access to various phone activities that are often used. Offering quick interaction with messages, media, contacts and more, the SlideView also provides an overview of missed calls, text messages, and emails.

With an enhanced touch interface and latest 3D signature panel you can also take advantage of flexible desktop panels that are designed for categorizing fun, business and communication features. Since there are numerous panels that come in-built with XPERIA X2, you don’t have to limit yourself within certain boundaries. You can enjoy almost everything from Google, Mytopica, Skype to CNN, Window Live and games. Also, you can customize the panels according to your needs and can even have access to Facebook and upload your holiday and party images instantly. Also, chatting with your friends worldwide is possible with Skype that this superb smart phone features. No matter it’s the email, music, gaming, video, or photography the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 has it all.

In fact, all you need to make is a schedule according to your needs, and you can have access to the latest news worldwide early in the morning, YouTube during lunchtime, and amazing games when you want to kill your time making it interesting and adventures as well. Moreover, the QWERTY keyboard will help you to make your messaging experience further easier.

If you’re accompanied with XPERIA X2, ensure that you don’t have to compromise with entertainment. Since this incredible handset features 3.2 inches of touch screen display supporting up to 480 x 800 pixels you can enjoy high resolution multimedia experience wherever you want. With such a huge yet quality screen, exploring the internet can also be done at ease.

One among the most admired features of XPERIA X2 is its superb camera feature. It arrives with 8MP of camera that features up to 16x digital zoom, flash, image stabilizer, and auto focus as well. The video recording feature is also fine and you can record whatever you like as long as you’re carrying this incredible smart phone with you. Geo tagging features has also been integrated so you can take advantage of today’s most popular tagging feature with the XPERIA X2.

Moreover, the XPERIA X2 also features Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, USB mass storage, Modem, Google™ search, Google Maps™, Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP), Internet Explorer, Web Feed, GPRS, and 3D games. Furthermore, you can enjoy superb gaming experience with this smart phone as the 3D games it features include motion gaming as well, which is amazing! Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 arrives with 110MB of internet memory and supports up to 16GB of SanDisk microSD memory card and has been made available in two different colors, Modern Silver and Elegant Black.

No matter you’re looking a handset for your personal purpose or to make your business life more comfortable, XPERIA X2 is a perfect option for you. As it features TV-out cable, you can easily present your official documents in the huge screen. On the other hand, if you’re a music enthusiast you can listen to your favorite musical numbers at PlayNow™ arena* when you’re on the go. Therefore, Xperia X2 is no doubt a superb phone model that you can give a try unless you can afford it.

Sony Ericsson Satio Review

2009-11-10T17:43:00.000+07:00

Sony Ericsson has officially launched a new mobile named Sony Ericsson Satio and Ericsson claims that it has the best camera ever on a mobile device. This phone was initially known as Idou at the early production stages of the device.. Satio provides access to all multimedia in one place, just go directly to your favourite feature with the help of their standby panels and you will be able to access them. Satio is a milestone for the future development of mobile entertainment in your hands. This smart phone supports 3.5-inch wide screen and a 12.1 megapixel camera. The features also includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and HSDPA connectivity, it also supports 8 GB of microSD card. The 12.1 megapixel camera is an autofocus camera with features like Xenon flash, capabilities like face detection and smile detection, geo-tagging of photos and 12x digital zoom. Other features are red eye reduction, bestpic, image stabilizer, photo feeds; send to web. It also has features like torch focus, video light and video recording. The camera also has an intuitive touch focus.

The 3.5-inch wide touch screen has a true 16:9 quality format. It is sharp, wide, and vivid. The touch screen felt responsive, making the menus joyful, attractive and easy to navigate. It also has a Play Now arena which provides a full range of mobile entertainment available with the help of dual download i.e. on your personal computer as well as on your mobile sets. The media interface also has plenty of resemblance with the XMB bars seen on PS3 and PSP. With such mobile sets in hand one can enjoy any kind of entertainment anytime and anywhere. It has two versions supporting European GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSDPA 2100 networks and an AT&T version supporting GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100 frequencies.

The size of new Satio is 112x55x13.3 mm, with a weight of 126 grams. This Satio phone is available in three attractive colours â€“ Black, Silver, and Bordeaux. The main screen has 16,777,216 colours with a resolution of 640x360 pixels. It also has an internal memory of 128 MB, with external expandable memory up-to 8 GB. It has a Symbian S60 5th Edition, but the interface is still reminiscent. The Satio comes with YouTube, Facebook, and Picasa apps built in with some upcoming developments like integration with social networking sites, such as Twitter. A smart phone always has multimedia features attached with it. Sony Ericssonâ€™s Satio has features like PlayNow and TrackID. In the music section it has features like album art, Bluetooth stereo and music player. Satio has a GPS system integrated in itself with Google Maps. The web section of this smart phone includes WebKit web browser, bookmarks, web feeds and many more.

In the category of communications, with features like call list, speaker phone, vibrating alerts it also has the feature of video calling, i.e. this phone supports 3G services. The messaging option of this phone includes conversations, emails, exchange active sync, handwriting recognitions, instant messaging, on screen QWERTY keyboard, picture messaging (MMS), predictive text inputs, sound recorders, text messaging (SMS). Talking about the design of this phone, it has an auto rotate facility with gesture control. This phone also supports wallpaper animations. The entertainment category includes HD and 3D games, face book applications, FM radios with RDS, java, video streaming, video viewing, and YouTube.

An important feature of this phone is the connectivity feature. The connectivity feature includes Bluetooth technology, modem, pictbridge, and facility of synchronisation, TV out, USB mass storage, USB support and an in-built Wi-Fi. The organiser in Satio is same as that of other smart Sony Ericsson phones. Another important device attached in this phone is location based device. It has a GPS system with integrated Google maps and turn by turn navigation facility. Satio puts the future of mobile entertainment in the palm of your hand. You can watch your favourite movies on the bus or catch up with your TV shows while on your lunch break thanks to new Sony-Ericsson Satio. The expert says that Satio might be just the best camera phone but it lacks the iphoneâ€™s touch screen. Instead of making more on business grounds Ericssonâ€™s eyed on mobile entertainment. The operating system under this is slightly mysterious as it will be a new open source for Series 60; this phone is a compact replacement. This features a unique home screen user interface and provides fast access to the users who really love to enjoy music, watching pictures or videos.

The Satio is expected to come in select markets in early Q4 of 2009 with availability in three colours: black, silver, Bordeaux. With Sony Ericsson Satio, one can get ultimate multimedia experience; feast you eyes on movies, TV serials and videos. Even the sharing has gone so easy with the new mobile. Form factor for this phone is candy bar. Sony Ericsson will be launching this phone in October this year. In order to make your listening experiences better the Satio has the smallest headsets on the market. The wireless Stereo headphones HBH-IS800 is available with the crystal clear sound. Even the user can maximise their video experience with the video viewing stand IM920.

Sony Ericsson Yari Review

2009-11-10T17:42:00.000+07:00

The Sony Ericsson Yari is all about the motion control gaming. From the desktop screen, users get a carousel of games loaded onto the phone. It's a quick way to jump right into the gaming features. This is the sort of simple interface tweak that we like to see on specialized phones. Unfortunately, once we started jumping into the games, we were somewhat less impressed.

To test the motion sensitive gaming, company reps showed us a bowling game that comes loaded onto the Sony Ericsson Yari. Basically, you swing the phone like a bowling ball and the motion affects the onscreen game. We've seen similar games on other smartphones, and not just the Apple iPhone, but also the Sony Ericsson W995 that we reviewed recently. In our hands-on look, we didn't see any games that were terribly impressive, at least not graphically speaking. Hopefully, the gesture controls will be responsive and intuitive, and some fun gameplay could make up for a lack of graphical prowess. Besides the motion sensitivity, the Sony Ericsson Yari will also get a couple extra buttons for games.

Sony Ericsson Aino Review

2009-11-10T17:39:00.000+07:00

Keep up to date with the latest videos and music on Sony Ericsson Aino. Media Go(TM) helps you transfer, play and organise all your music, photos, videos and podcasts from your PC simply and effortlessly to enjoy directly on Aino via Wi-Fi(TM). No more wires, no more searching - always the latest fun.
Get the best of two worlds with the keypad combined with an intuitive touch UI in media mode. An intuitive media browser gives users a clear overview and one touch direct access to their content. Control your PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 and access its media content on your Aino anywhere, anytime using Remote Play with PLAYSTATIONÂ®3. Remote Play with PLAYSTATIONÂ®3, initially developed for PSP, enables users to control and access media content on PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 from their phone. This can be done via a local network between PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 and Aino in your home or via the internet from anywhere in the world. For TV lovers in Italy, France, Spain, Germany and in the UK users can also enjoy the PlayTV(TM) service on PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 via the Aino. Watch, pause and record live TV from a huge range of free channels via Aino
on the go.

Aino also introduces Media Home, an application that pulls media content from Media Go(TM) on your PC over Wi-Fi(TM) to your phone automatically. Users just insert their Aino into its charging stand and it automatically synchronizes with all the latest media content on their PC. You are always ready to go with the latest content on your phone.

â€œSony Ericsson has established itself as THE Communication Entertainment brand and Aino highlights our commitment to bringing the latest communication technology to the market in fun and innovative ways for consumers to enjoy,â€ said Alexandre Cardon, Market Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. â€œMedia Home and Remote Play with PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 are key steps in broadening the entertainment experiences users can enjoy on their Sony Ericsson phone and gives a taste of our vision of the future.â€

Watch movies on the crystal clear 3 inch screen and listen to music in superb quality and with increased freedom - thanks to the stylish Wireless Stereo Headphone MH100 and matching Charging Stand EC100 included with Aino. This powerful phone offers a full range of exciting features to support the entertainment experiences on the phones such as; an 8.1 megapixel camera, Photo flash and Clear audio experience.

Sony Ericsson C905a Review

2009-11-10T17:38:00.000+07:00

This is the product from AT&T and being introduced recently in the market, many people are willing to get the review of this new product from AT&T. AT& T is famous for its digital camera and it engulfs the same feature. This is the mobile which is having the best digital camera experience in the world. This has a 8.1 Megapixel Camera with xenon Flash and this is not the only feature of this mobile. This is one of the best among other features. To know more about Sony Ericsson C905a just go through all the things which is going to be discussed.
DESIGN:
This Sony Ericsson C905a is rich in feature and it has a very sleek and sharp look and this worth the name Cyber-shot. This mobile looks like a point and shoot camera from its backside as it has sliding camera lens cover. Its measurements are quite long such as 4.1 inches in length and 1.9 inches in width and thickness of 0.7 inch. All these make the Sony Ericsson C905a a heavier product in both size and look.

It is provided with a strain resistant display with a dimension of 2.4 inch. You can use this also as a camera view finder, which of course is handy. It offers the user with a great image viewing experience, due to the availability of 16.7 million colors. The menu can be set in any of the following views grid, single icon and rotating, also the menu interface is identical to a normal AT&T phone which itself is very user friendly. The display brightness and the clockâ€™s size can be easily adjusted but the only minor setback is that the timing of the backlight cannot be adjusted.

Two soft keys are found below the navigation key, one is the SEND key and the other is the END/POWER key. The other shortcut keys found are a square toggle, Activity menu key and a clear key. The Activity menu will display four tabs namely list of new events, currently running applications, and shortcuts for other applications. All these four tabs are of pop-up type. The toggle key has provision for four shortcut keys in its four sides and also when the middle key is pressed it will lead to the AT&Tâ€™s media Net browser. The toggle would light up in blue color when the phone is in camera mode, and in this mode the four sides of the toggle keys are for exposure setting, self timer, flash setting and focus mode.

There is a provision for two keys above the display screen, they correspond to the following function, the last picture or video taken can be viewed when the left key is activated, and camera album can be viewed when the right key is activated. But while in camera mode the left key corresponds to the shoot mode setting shortcut. The right key corresponds to the scene mode settings. A speaker and a light are present in between the two keys.

FEATURES:
It has many mind-blowing features which provide you a excellent using experience thus by satisfying all your requirements. Here is a brief list of them, text and multimedia messaging, speakerphone, a vibrate mode, a calculator, timer, stopwatch, calendar, notepad, password saver, five different alarm clocks, voice recorder, PhotoDJ, VideoDJ, MusicDJ, these offers a new dimension in using images, video files, and audio files, USB mass storage, PC syncing, instant messenger, stereo Bluetooth, Media Net mobile Web browser, and mobile e-mail. But, there is no provision for POP3 or IMAP server. The C905a also provides GPS, with a AT&T Navigator.

Thus we can conclude that Sony Ericsson C905a is surely the best bet for you if you are aiming for a total package with every thing within it, ranging from music, business operations, entertainment, looks and credibility.

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review

2009-11-10T17:36:00.000+07:00

The Blackberry Bold 9700 for AT&T has still not been released. But from the pictures that have leaked out and the little information that we could gather from various sources, this is what the Blackberry Bold 9700 has in store for you. The first thing worth mentioning about the Blackberry Bold 9700 is its name. There has been much confusion regarding the model number and the name of this phone. The Blackberry Bold 9700 is also known as the Onyx or the Blackberry Bold 2. So don't get confused if you are looking for the Blackberry Bold 9700 and land up on a page that reviews the Blackberry Bold 2 or the Blackberry Onyx.

The Blackberry Bold 9700 is a delicious black phone with features that are likely to impress you like the other Blackberries. The phone is otherwise sleek apart from the leather covering at the back which makes it appear a little bulky. Although the leather covering may seem like an added weight to the phone, it actually proves to be very useful. It prevents your phone from getting all the ugly scratches from being kept on the table. It also enhances the grip on the phone making handling the Blackberry Bold 9700 a very simple job. The leather casing is also another trademark of its predecessor, the Blackberry Bold. The basic design of the Blackberry Bold 9700 will in fact, remain the same as that of the Blackberry Bold. There will a few changes however. The major one includes the screen resolution which will increase from the earlier 480 by 397000 pixels to 480 by 360 pixels. The size of the Blackberry Bold 9700 is almost the same as that of its predecessor.

The similarities between the Blackberry Bold 9700 and the Blackberry Bold go beyond just looks and the exterior. The features too, are quite similar. The striking differences are few. A major difference is that the trackball has bee replaced by the optical track pad in the Blackberry Bold 9700. In addition to that, the battery cover has been changed and is said to have bee replaced by one that is an improvement on the earlier one. The memory card in the Blackberry Bold was on the side which has been altered and the memory card is now at the behind the battery cover. A problem with the Blackberry Bold was that the mute and the lock buttons were at the bottom which proved to be major disability of the phone. This has been rectified and the buttons are at the top in the Blackberry Bold 9700. The battery life is rumored to have improved greatly and is now much better than it was in the Blackberry Bold. The Blackberry Bold 9700 also has a flash memory of 256 MB which is another change from the previous 197008 MB which was native.

Overall, the Blackberry Bold 9700 is a great improvement on the earlier model and is tentatively set to release in the winters of 2009. Till then keep your fingers crossed and be ready to grab the phone as soon as it hits the market.

Blackberry Curve 8900 review

2009-11-10T17:34:00.000+07:00

Someone truly gave the boring economics professor a hit of the bong with this new phone - the Blackberry Curve 8900. It's still got all the business capabilities of any other Blackberry, but something is different. This Blackberry is fun, it's stylish. It is, dare we say it: Sexy.

Unlike some of Blackberry's other newer offerings, such as the Storm, the Blackberry Curve 8900 is still true to the typical Blackberry design. Those who are used to the other phones (such as the Pearl) will have little trouble switching over. Thereâ€™s no fancy touchscreen that you have to get used to. The classic Blackberry interface remains the same. It is easy to use, and while maybe not quite as cool to show off as the move-your-fingers-apart-and-zoom-in trick on the iPhone, it gets the job done just fine.

Upon first glance, one of the first things you'll notice about the Blackberry Curve 8900 is its size. This is one of the smallest Blackberries that have ever existed in the product line. Itâ€™s a very comfortable size. While the Pearl was maybe a little too small to comfortably use or much less get work done on, this balances a large screen and a full QWERTY keyboard with a slender design that slides right into your pocket.

Now, there is one large downfall that we need to point out to you right off the bat, for the sake of honesty. With all the fancy features it offers, the Blackberry Curve 8900 does not offer 3G. Thatâ€™s right, the latest technological marvel from Blackberry is not capable of accessing the 3G networks. This cripples the Blackberry Curve 8900 right off of the bat.

Some of the advanced features that make a Blackberry what it is would be so much better if you could only access them on 3G. Wifi access is blinding fast, but when you leave the office and need to look something up, you will be slammed to a halt by the slow connection speed. Itâ€™s like getting out of a Formula 1 race car to have a kid drive you around in one of those wagons that are pulled by bicycles. Without 3G, you might as well mail a letter instead of send an email.

Okay, so itâ€™s not THAT bad. But when all of the other competing phones offer 3G, it was a mistake not to include it. There is one upside though: 3G connections use a lot of battery power. By ditching 3G, the battery life of the Blackberry Curve 8900 is much better than that of many phones in its category.

One nice feature is the price. While the phone may cost a good bit (just like any smart phone) without a contract, this one just happens to be free when you enter a service agreement. Thatâ€™s right: The phone is free with a new contract. Now try to beat that! The only way to get phone that cheap with a new contract is to rob the store. And thatâ€™s just not a good idea. Youâ€™ll get caught. They know who you are.

Unlike most Blackberries, Blackberry Curve 8900 has a mixed target audience. Not only does it appeal to the latte-sipping businessmen who want full office connectivity on their phone - this one also appeals to the younger crowd as well. Teenagers and twenty-somethings will be piling over this phone. With its features and trendy design, this is a popular one among people of all ages.

One feature that is very un-Blackberry in nature is the camera. Boasting 3.2 megapixlels, this one is capable of high resolution snapshots that compare to many pocket sized digital cameras. This one even has a flash. The LED isnâ€™t very bright, but at least it helps a little bit in darker situations.

Blackberry Curve 8900 is also savvy in the area of multimedia. Youâ€™ll find a headphone jack on the phone, and it has a built-in jukebox that lets you rock out to your favorite MP3s. Even more, you can play videos - even the cool formats like Xvid and DivX.

Overall, the Blackberry Curve 8900 is a seriously cool phone for the seriously cool person. The features it has are perfect for office hours or party hours, and it has enough gadgets to keep anyone entertained. The camera is nice for a Blackberry, though compared to some of the other phones with high-resolution cameras, it maybe isnâ€™t quite as clear. The flash is better than nothing, but for many shots, is pretty worthless. None of this is as bad as the lack of 3G, though. If these aspects of the phone donâ€™t bother you, then you should seriously consider picking up a Blackberry Curve 8900 as your next phone.

Blackberry Storm 2 Review

2009-11-10T17:28:00.000+07:00

The Blackberry Storm 2 is a vast improvement on its predecessor, the Blackberry Storm. There are many minor changes that have been made in this phone which add up to produce cumulative result that is much better than the Blackberry Storm. This goes to show that little changes can make a major difference. The Blackberry Storm 2 is what a carefully designed Blackberry Storm should have been. Nonetheless, with the Blackberry Storm 2 coming in the market pretty soon most of you will forget the flaws that the Blackberry Storm had. The Blackberry Storm 2 has a revamped exterior that makes the phone look a lot less bulky and gives it a smooth and uninterrupted feel. The glossy black exterior makes it suitable for corporate as well as personal use. The Blackberry Storm 2 is rumored to also have been named as the Odin and the model number is now confirmed to be 9550.

The minor changes that have been made in the Blackberry Storm 2 that make a major difference are quite a few. However the phoneâ€™s size still remains the same at dimensions of 112 x 62 x 14mm. One major change that we can visually detect in the Blackberry Storm 2 is the screen. The normal screen has been replaced with a touch screen and the physical buttons have also been done away with and in their place you have the smart, easy to use virtual buttons. The buttons on the side that were too elevated and were a constant source of irritation in the Blackberry Storm has now been replaced by smoother buttons that are more comfortable to feel. Another great detail that has been looked into and dealt with very well is the joints. They are now as smooth as never before and are absolutely glorious to touch. The best part is you canâ€™t even feel that they are there! This also enhances the grip on the phone and makes it a pleasure to hold rather than an added responsibility.

The buttons on the touch screen have been replaced to bring in more user-friendly realistic buttons that display whatever you choose on the phoneâ€™s screen. Although you still have to press the button twice to actually activate the program, this is a feature that was intentionally retained. This is a feature of the SurePress technology which although did not receive very good reviews with the last Blackberry is still incorporated in this one. This is because according to the manufacturers this technique has more pros to its name than cons. The size and the resolution of the screen, however, still remain the same as in the Blackberry Storm. The size is 3.25 inches with a resolution of 480 by 320 pixels. The screen is also rumored to not depress when the phone is either locked or is switched off.

Overall, the Blackberry Storm 2 is a major improvement on the Blackberry Storm due to the minor changes that have been incorporated in to it by the manufacturers. The phone is said to release in around the second week of November, tentatively o the 11th.

BlackBerry Storm 9550

2009-11-10T17:25:00.000+07:00

We've already had plenty of up close and personal looks at the Storm 2 - much to the dismay of RIM as they promptly requested images and video to be pulled. But that is neither here nor there at this time. We know it exists, we know it will eventually hit carriers and now we are just that much closer to a possible release date month.

The good folks over at The BlackBerry Zone have posted that Vodafone UK is set to release the Storm 2 (9520) in October while Verizon is still on for a Storm 2 (9550) release in November. Now this month has actually been tossed around for a few devices, especially the Onyx. So we here at CrackBerry will still leave this one stuck under the "rumor" category, just for safety sake. Stay tuned as more information is developing. So what do you think? Is November going to be the month or will RIM delay it beyond that?

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review

2009-11-10T17:24:00.000+07:00

The slim new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is an incredibly approachable smartphone that comes in two attractive colors from T-Mobile â€“ black and frost. For people who like to be connected, it provides easy mobile access to email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites (including FacebookÂ® and MySpace) and features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing. It also features rich multimedia capabilities and access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is a world phone, and is also Wi-FiÂ®-enabled to arm customers with fast Web browsing and Wi-Fi calling. T-Mobile customers can continue to get great mobile coverage and unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi calling with T-Mobileâ€™s Unlimited HotSpot Calling service as well as unlimited nationwide calling to five people with T-Mobile myFavesÂ® service.*

In addition to providing the industryâ€™s leading mobile email and messaging solution, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is designed to be efficient and convenient. It introduces an innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad, which makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. It is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to feature dedicated media keys, smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, giving customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos.

Key features of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone include:

Full-QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive optical trackpad for reliable, responsive typing and navigation
256MB Flash memory and a 512Mhz next generation processor for enhanced performance
Premium phone features including voice activated dialing, and Bluetooth (2.0) support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits, stereo headsets and other Bluetooth peripherals
2 MP digital camera with zoom and video recording
Advanced media player for music, pictures and videos, with dedicated media keys and a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, plus BlackBerryÂ® Media Sync, which makes it easy to quickly sync music from iTunesÂ® or Windows MediaÂ® Player with the smartphone**
Access to BlackBerry App Worldâ„¢, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and much more
BlackBerryÂ® Internet Service support for access to up to 10 supported email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo!Â®, Windows Liveâ„¢ HotmailÂ®, AOLÂ® and Gmailâ„¢; and BlackBerryÂ® Enterprise Server support, which provides advanced security and IT administration features for corporate deployments
Expandable memory via hot swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot, supporting cards of up to 16 GB today and expected to support next generation 32GB cards when available; a 1GB card is included
Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) with support for T-Mobile Unlimited Hotspot Calling service
Quad-band world phone: EGDE/GPRS/GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone from T-Mobile will be available on August 5 at T-Mobile retail stores, Walmart Stores, select authorized dealers, and online at http://www.T-Mobile.com.

Blackberry Tour Review

2009-11-10T17:22:00.000+07:00

One of the most common apprehensions about business phones is the fact that they are just too monotonous. Most business phones are purely meant for work, minus the pleasure and this is something that really sucks the fun out of the whole process of owning a high end phone. The new Blackberry Tour, however, endeavors to change all of it- with solid business phone basics and a whole lot of full filled features, this phone strives to combine work and pleasure. RIM has done an exceptional job in creating some out of the box business features.

Blackberry Tour includes features that allow you to connect to friends via various social networks- on the go. Besides, the phone has a great multimedia interface, exceptional sound quality and one of the best audio/video players to have been featured on a smartphone- ever!

This Blackberry boasts one of the best screens to have been featured in the Blackberry series and is great for social networking/multimedia apps. On the flipside, the Blackberry Tour does have some cons to it as well- The keyboard is average, the call quality isnâ€™t great and the web browser could have been better. On the whole, the tech specs of the Blackberry Tour are pretty upright and all through the remainder of this write up, we look at some of the best features to have been showcased in the new Blackberry Tour.

Calling and general features:

We now take a closer look at some of the most basic features that are expected out of a high-end smartphone. The calling features of this baby are amongst the best in this segment. The call quality needs a bit of revamping on the part of RIM, but this Blackberry is jam-packed with off-the-hook calling features. The battery life is pretty good and Blackberry boasts of a 5 hour talk-time with a fully recharged battery. This might sound low for a smartphone, but with all the multimedia features in place, 3G technologies on the anvil and a great web browser, this kind of battery life is acceptable.

The Tour has some exceptional features for handling the address book and synchronizing it with corporate accounts (if your service provider makes use of the BES or Blackberry Enterprise Server). You can also get en-sync with your calendar and contacts using the inbuilt Outlook, which comes as a standard desktop application with the Blackberry Tour. You can, in fact, get your hands on your friendâ€™s contact details using their FB profiles. The Blackberry Tour makes it as easy as counting â€œ123â€�! If your friends do not have their contact numbers listed on their FB accounts, your Blackberry is capable of sending them messages- soliciting their contact info. Great, isnâ€™t it?

Design and our verdict:

One area where the Blackberry Tour stands out from the rest of the crowd is its design- it looks chic and inviting for a smartphone. With a glossy finish, a good grip and a funky texture, the Blackberry Tour aims to lend an all new dimension to this mundane and perceptibly boring segment. The 3.2 Mega Pixels camera that comes with the phone makes it a winner. The camera is capable of taking marvelous pictures. In fact, the exceptional picture quality of Blackberry Tourâ€™s camera makes it a much more fun-filled smartphone- something thatâ€™s been the USP of this product right from the days it was launched.

All in all, the Blackberry Tour is a great smartphone and a must have for those looking to digress from the stereotypical norms of the business world. The Blackberry Tour is a rebel in a nutshell- a great screen, good social networking tools and the standard Blackberry business tools make it a clear cut winner; considering the $200 price tag it is being marketed at!!!

iPhone 3GS Review

2009-11-10T17:11:00.000+07:00

Technology has grown over and over for years to come, and the future of this world would be much faster than ever it was before. It will be quite awesome when we imagine the world that relies on fast and innovative inventions like TV, IPod, mobile phones, laptops, and soon, every property you handle will be high-tech. And thatâ€™s what Apple, one of the largest computer companies ever, which introduced the first ever iPhone, which more and more customers have already owned this device, because of its amazing features compared to regular mobile phones, iPhone can be used for SMS, camera, music, entertainment, games and most especially, the internet. Now, another model of iPhone has finally arrived, which once again, customers might attract to this one, no matter how expensive it was, for sure they will buy it, as Apple introduced the new and revolutionized iPhone 3G S.

iPhone 3G S is much more faster than the original iPhone. You know why? We could take a closer look on how this amazing iPhone launch applications quickly than any other models, and 3G graphics were totally original and awesome, as well as its performance. If we browse web pages like Google, Yahoo, Friendster and other popular websites, it is twice faster than the original iPhone. Itâ€™s revolutionized 3G feature may experience for the gamers to play enhanced quality games which it would be incredible for them. iPhone 3G S has also a feature of a 3MP camera, which will guarantee them great quality photos to capture, which of course, has a built-in focus and a new feature that lets the display be tapped to focus anything what we want by hand. iPhone 3G S lets you shoot and record videos more convenient than ever, with high definition feature. You can shoot, edit and share it to other iPhone users as well. They have a high quality VGA feature that lets you shoot either on portrait or landscape.

Another great thing for iPhone 3G S is that, they have an amazing cut, copy and paste feature, in which any application with content can be copy-pasted in your PC or in your iPhone application. It also has an amazing landscape keyboarding, which lets the user to type his or her message to another user in a landscape type, if not comfortable using portrait. iPhone 3G S also have a voice control feature, which allows the user to recognize the names of its contacts by knowing their music in iPod. All we have to do is ask, if we want to place a call or play a song for them. iPhone 3G S also has a built-in digital compass, which allows the user to match the direction he faces with the auto-reorient map feature, that will lead them the way they want easily, and thereâ€™s so much more like faster SMS, accessibility, internet tethering, search menu, stocks, voice memos, Youtube and Nike + iPod. If you think that you deserve this amazing iPhone 3G S, better own it and show the world what you have.

Start with Forex - Part 1

2009-03-19T23:20:00.001+07:00

Forex is an abbreviation for "Foreign Exchange" also called "FOREX" or "Cash FX (FX Spot) or the" Cash "(Spot) is a market-in-hand to foreign currency-largest -World. Flowers-in period, average per day to about 30 billion dollars (30 billion) purchase exchange-change-on-entry of the New York Stock Exchange, but if so-match we will see this number still no larger than about the thousands of under 3 billion (3 trillion) buying and selling exchange-currency-exchange across the World-World (Foreign Exchange Currencies). The so-match was for us to see the Forex market-how great!

We then imagine a simple Forex, such as when we go to tourism-calendar or a European country that we need to change from-conversion of foreign-currency of the countries of our foreign -currency country’s local, so easy for us to-use. Forex is the "foreign-exchange currency" such that, just as our other hand-on the computer, we do not need to go where all! The more we exchange foreign currency to make profits not the money to drink.

A good-more like, for example-we are U.S. $ 100 (money-currency-term U.S.). We used U.S. $ 100 to change the money into Yen (money-currency of Japan).

-For example: * At the time 12:00 AM-points 10 months 06 days in 2007, U.S. $ 100 required to change the 12,362 Japanese Yen (U.S. $ 1 = 123.62 Japanese Yen). After the rules-change complete, we now no longer-at U.S. $ 100 in the bag again, we are 12,362 Japanese Yen.

* Then, at 12:00 AM 30 months 12, 2007, we used the 12,362 Japanese Yen are to change back into the USD. At this time because the value of the USD value is lost, so the rules-change against USD, from 12,362 Japanese Yen, we are to change the U.S. $ 122.00 (because at this rate 1USD = only change is 101.32 Japanese Yen ). So as we are a U.S. $ 22. (122 USD - 100 USD = 22 USD).

Start with Forex - Part 2

2009-03-19T23:20:00.000+07:00

The reasons for FOREX market is always more popular stock market and increasingly more investors to more areas FOREX:

- FOREX markets operate 24 hours a day So with only 7 ½ hours in Stock Market

- In the FOREX market, no one can control the market.

- In the FOREX market, no money fee (Commission Fees).

- In the FOREX market, you will easily Short (Sell) than the Stock Market

- In the FOREX market, no-love for you to have minimum capital is how much the account can be purchase per day (Day Trader). Compared to the stock market (stock market) you must always have a minimum of U.S. $ 25,000 in the account, the new sales per day (Day Trader).

- In the FOREX market, you can open an account giả (Demo Account) for the purchase, before opening a real account (Real Account).

- Lever rate deposits [leverage] In foreign exchange market, with a small deposit you can make transactions with a value greater than many times. Application you will need to gain significant profits, while minimizing the financial risk. For example, the foreign currency brokers can provide you with lever 1:100, meaning that you only need to take is U.S. $ 1000 can buy or sell foreign currency worth U.S. $ 100,000. Similarly to U.S. $ 5000 account transactions is U.S. $ 500,000. However, the need is the double-edged. If you do not effectively prevent risks, the proportion of the growing weight can cause damage as much as how it could bring profits.

- City high Item: As foreign exchange markets are very large scale, so the bar very high account. This means that the conditions in transactions generally, just one click you can immediately make purchases and sales as you like. You will not be congestion transactions. Even, you can install the online transactions allow end automatically when the transaction reaches the level desired profit [Order limited interest] or when the transaction that caused unfavorable for you [order to prevent block holes].

- Transaction small and super small: the idea that you start conducting monetary transactions will take a lot of costs. Integration is actually not so, if compared to the stock purchase. The transaction broker currency trading provides transaction account with a minimum U.S. $ 300 or less. Although we do not recommend that you start an account with the minimum but it allows investors less money, without much capital can access the currency markets.

10 things to know when participating in forex market

2009-03-19T23:17:00.000+07:00

Forex is a market in which transactions between 2 currencies occur. Where it provides the business reach and ability to transfer cash to buy and sell currencies with any other
Forex business people looking for profits through the purchase of currency low and sell it for higher price. Form of business is becoming popular with the group to expand the online Forex brokers. The Web has lots of information about Forex. However many đồn blowing around market transactions this currency

1. Forex trading is easy

Many people wish to jump into the world market currency transactions that Forex trading is easy-you only read two books, then you can make profits with only 2-3h each business day. Others that they can buy a strategy can bring profit and it will bring their wealth with Forex. Actually it is the blowing. Success in Forex ko easily master any industry-which will take you time, money and effort anymore

2. If I can stock business succeeds, I can make money with Forex

Success in stock market does not mean you will succeed in Forex-many differences between trading stocks with money. First, the Forex requires hard and devote the level of the market open 24h/ngay. But you can only do sit before the computer all day and night, so the best way that you should find the time best suited to trading.Thu 2, simple strategy is "buy & hold" (buy and hold to push for ) is not on the Forex market. 3rd, you do not have much information currency as you can get reports and statistics from the company

3. I can earn money whenever I want to open if Forex 24h/ngay

Repeat, you do not need to sit all day before the computer to be trading all day. You will need to develop trading software automatically to make the fund work time in the 24h

4. I can become a Forex trading success thanks to the signs of someone else

Many beginning trader failed because the following signs of a blindly. It’s like quẳng full responsibility for your someone else. Or listen here, but the Department, you will bear the great loss. Learn how to knowledge and skills by themselves. Remember that in any financial market is not those who follow bám signal that good start.

5. Item No commission will be paid in Forex

You only pay account of diffusion and do not pay commission. Account of this error is what? That is the difference between purchase price and sale price of the currency pair at the same time. You may be subject to the Department is most profitable in your hands his broker if you are confident in short-term trading

6. Forex is a fraud.

Some man or incredulous and trader failure that Forex is just something to deceiving people with the money they are trying to make a new. Although there are many who stand after fraud Forex behalf, it does not mean that the body is Forex fraud. There are many Forex brokers are trained, director of the accounting law and acknowledges the company is the market information you can put trust

7. I need to predict the exact results to the market can be profitable in Forex

Not have a scientific method to know what the market is 100% sure. Will not Forex market if you know the exact currency exchange rate. Business is not the game that is sure of it betting. One of the first thing the new trader needs to learn is to think about the bill and may number between risk and success (risk ratio Reward)

8. I need the strategies are complex to succeed

This is a blowing quite common that many people want to sell your information online. Request to successful Forex with discipline is self-awareness and ability to manage money. There are many trader create good profits are sure to cy strategies and simple techniques

9. I need some starting capital to make big profits with Forex

Investment capital is not big help for you first. you do not need more money to diversify their currency and you can not switch the currency exchange rate in the order of your transaction (you will need billions of dollars to do this). Really, you can business with very little capital because Forex market is almost always applied concepts lever money raised by the broker (also known as leverage)

10. Forex betting is risky because it is completely random.

Although there is no certainly in Forex as well as in any financial market is, this does not mean that Forex is completely random. And certainly it is not a betting venture. because your success in virtually dependent on skills and your ngiem, not lucky
Knowledge is power-so will be better if you learn to distinguish between the Arab world blowing đồn campus with the facts. Do not be tempted by the promises make easy profits with Forex. But lest not only because someone said that money can not be used in day.Hay reason, whether you intend to sell the Forex or not, this will help you a lot

Instructions on Fibonacci in Forex

2009-03-19T23:15:00.000+07:00

Fibonacci Arcs are built as follows: first, the trend line from the last two points, for example, from very elementary to the opposite extreme. Then, three service roads will be built with the same mind with the very first cut line and 2 trend Fibonacci level at 38.2, 50 and 61.8%. Fibonacci Arcs are seen as the way kids and kids need on the potential approach. Fibonacci Arcs and Fibonacci Fans are usually used together on the charts and reach store and access the store is determined by the intersection of the street.

Fibonacci Fan
Fibonacci Fan as a tool is built as follows: a trend line - for example drawing a line connecting the extreme points 2. Then, a vertical axis "invisible" is a drawing automatically passing points maksimum second. And 3 will be the trend line is drawing from the very first, the way this cut invisible vertical line at Fibonacci levels by 38.2, 50 and 61.8%.
The straight line is the line representing kids and kids need on the access. To be able to achieve higher efficiency in the predicted value, we should use other tools with Fibonacci Fibonacci Fan.

Fibonacci Retracement
Fibonacci Retracement road is built as follows: first, the trend line is draw between the two extremes, for example, from very elementary to the maximum points opposite. Then, 9 road cutting across the trend line in the Fibonacci levels 0.0, 23.6, 38.2, 50, 61.8, 100, 161.8, 261.8 and 423.6% are drawing. After a rate increase or decrease remarkably, the price will usually return to previous levels to regulate for the necessary (and occasionally to the completion) of change initially. Price often touches on the shop reach / access the shop at or near the Fibonacci Retracement levels in a process of change every time.

Fibonacci Time zones
Fibonacci Time zones are a series of vertical lines separated 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, … The change is usually a strong close to this road.
To build this tool, to determine the 2 points to know the length of the distance unit. All other roads are directly based on the distance units and the Fibonacci numbers.

Fibonacci Expansion
Fibonacci Expansion similar to Fibonacci Retracement and used to determine the end points of the waves 3. Unlike Fibonacci Retracement, this tool is built not only based on a trend line, which is based on the wave 2.
First, directly on trends for the first wave, the higher it will be used as a unit distance. End points the second wave is the reference to a vertical axis invisible. The corresponding straight line is from reference points on the space by 61.8%, 100% and 161.8% of the distance units (defined as the first straight line). The third wave will end close to this level.

Fibonacci Channel
Fibonacci Channel is created by the trend lines in parallel. To build this tool, be wide of the channel used is substantial breadth units. Then, straight lines are parallel at the point of corresponding to the Fibonacci number sequence, starting 0618 is substantial breadth units, then 1000, 1618, 2618, 4236 … After the time the fifth wave, which be able to predict changes in trends.

Remember to use that channel and the Fibonacci-based way to limit the top of the channel when trend growth and the bottom of the channel when trend reduction.

The advantages of Forex

2009-03-19T23:12:00.000+07:00

From how long this stock market is always a large playing field to attract people from the class for seniors to youth, from the university, you race to the popular classes. But the birth of Forex made for shares to cede the position in respect!
Forex so the advantage that so attractive?

1. Forex market is a diversified financial world:

Ko Forex market only to larger stock market, but also a lot more diverse lot. Approximately 4700 central banks and businesses, organizations and multi-national, the flooring trade, the wholesale and governments participating in this market daily. It has classes to attend this very diverse community with more market factors that do large a factor which can control the direction of Forex. This is completely different than stocks. As you see its stock of Vietnam’s past, just a small rumor can right a company or companies that bring skyrocketing. That is the nature of securities.

With Forex, you can be a even when markets go up or go down. The important thing to do is go up market or down, but the most important one in the Forex is you have to go with the direction of the market or ko. Therefore the principle of gold in Forex is "Go with the trend" (Together trend).

2. Financial market is open only 24 h during the day:

Forex can say is a market to overcome any limitation, a banking system, financial institutions, organizations, and Investment, the wholesale money and individual single worldwide are linked together to create a virtual market, operate 24 h day and 6 days a week. Like the internet and it was conducted using the internet. Therefore Forex which currently is earning money through the very "hot". Take the way of counter clockwise, when the floor closed this time is that other floor started on a new business. In other words, the Forex market is open from 5 h pm EST CN hours in Sydney to 4h pm Friday in New York.

3. Market with many changes in the world:

The continuous operation 24h with vast market of the Forex market is highly satisfied that, in a translation often has many changes. This is 1 point attractive to the large investor - because it helps players can freely open or close order as you order your own, 24hrs a day. As fluctuations of Forex especially with the currency pair of real help for the price more stable. Because participants always have the opportunity in order to open a good price. Remember that in Forex, you do have to find buyers like you invest in stocks. In financial markets this is the buyer and seller and you do not ever have to worry about "output" to your order.

4. Can be a market even follow any direction of any:

This factor I consider in this down but still want to remind you again. Advantages of the Forex is you can benefit even if the market is going towards. Ko it is limited by factors such as the sale of securities. In stocks you can and if a stock you buy on price only. This is because you are dealing with a currency pair. Means the currency purchased and sold other currencies should do what’s right based on the direction of the market. All have balance of the purchase and sale of collateral. Just "Together trend" that you can benefit. And even bought or sold, your ability to cash is a completely equal.

These are all advantages of the Forex market that makes this completely different fish.

I’m in forex? And the elements to become a successful trader

2009-03-19T23:11:00.000+07:00

However ko trader must be a completely professional, but with a period of currency traders over a year I can accumulate a small capital. I do not know for the other trader is but for me, Forex is a real art. And when they "stick" to it, that really is a passion difficult to cut.

Due to that I say, trading is very much reflected in the people and your personality. Someone please say that each: There trader male, female trader, big trader, trader …

Because each trader has an individual personality, an individual plan, a private trading system, a number of funds and an ability to accept risk in particular. Therefore the trade of how each person is different, who do the same and one is generated from the yourself. Factors to help you successfully do that is the way you choose to do the analysis, use market analysis or to follow the analysis which is in you and in the strategy you choose. The way to bring victory for sure I do not have to bring success to you. Should be the same as the business of selling, to be successful you must have its own definition and put a lot of blood to the heart here. Because we are each a separate individual. And based on your personality, how to resolve each situation in your trade that you like is a factor to determine success for you.

To find out how your trade, you must find out how the features of your business. Definition of this type will decide your trade and the tools or analysis for you.

Ask yourself yourself you are like? Your patience or impatient, or you decide to guess text, you are still exacerbates or exciting, or have law ko and dare venture or ko. Or find themselves and overcome the weaknesses, promote the advantages of available friends. Therefore, you will be out of their way. One way you can find this easily is by writing signed Thursday by the trade you. Write today you do how much, how many died, why you win, why you lose and draw experience from.

It is therefore that the successful principles limit they have pips in a day and limit the number of PIP that they will lose. Indeed this is very simple because you have 2 wonderful tool is take profit and stop loss. These people who certainly do not go and adventurous red-tape venture. But the eyes of a trader other strategies this is not any other gambling a trader and the other people it is a code to. Ko are professional. This is the acceptable risk and the focus on a currency. They want every order to the vast numbers.

I also own a venture, like conquering the peak and the path you should choose for me how do the other relevant bit of time.
Finally, the other short-term trader also achieved success that many people dream. While those who call them as I am a firm has less to what they want.

Currency trading is a job it is "serious" to the center’s participants. For me as a trader requires you to have confidence in yourself, be confident in their choices because Forex is a market with many changes may be after the initial order will be losses a bit and then if you have the psychological need to do then you lose because of lack of understanding is that you lose own. But i have confidence that is horizontally opposed, persistent and acknowledge their error. When you see you are serious holes you must review your order open and if true that you went the wrong way then you must acknowledge the truth đấy. Persistence only do you lose to U.S. only. Some people will say to me wait, then please wait Republic capital only.

Right market with the fluctuation of the Forex will make you hòa capital is lost, but how long is important. Is when you do to reduce their capital by foot, while a place with that amount if you accept losing U.S. and investing in a currency other you can recover the funds it? Besides these factors, the players have to Forex are the very basic fields. Because if i have a fear in me one day you will be the market "early afternoon sunshine rain" this will make you lose heart attack. : D. And a factor can do more that is missing is patience because no real interesting tí when you have to sit and allowed the analysis best. It is only interesting when that money flows into the bag you.

Forex made me learn and discover the many yourself. It the daily trade I feel any more perfectly .. And perhaps that is cause for Forex become attractive than the other of money.

Here are some knowledge and opinions of individuals I hope it will help your part before entering Forex. Hope that you do not play read this article to make the choice should participate in the brain need to do this. The player then you have that is completely bring hope will help you to mind a bit. The pro, please comment for me to continue to improve themselves over.

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How to Make Fast Money with a Blog

2009-03-05T09:55:00.000+07:00

Guest Post by Anil Gupta

When we search internet to find some easy ways to monetize our blog, we find lots of stuff already written on this topic. And when we study deeply at all ways to earn money from a blog, there may be hundreds of ways to earn revenue from a blog. But not all methods are going to help you make some quick cash. In today's article, I will discuss some techniques that a blogger in any niche can follow to monetize his/her blogs quickly and fastly:

PPC Ads – With PPC (Pay per click) Ads, we are going to get paid for every click that is made of an Ad on our blog. There are many networks who are offering PPC Ads in all niches. And the most popular PPC Ad networks are Google Adsense and YPN (Yahoo Publisher network), which is available for US citizens only right now. Applying for Google Adsense will not take more than 2 minutes and once you have Google AdSense Account, you have to just place AdSense widgets on your blog where you want the ads to appear. AdSense ads are highly customizable and can be placed in any section of a blog. All PPC networks serve ads according to the content of your blog.

Text & Banner ads – Selling text and banner ads will be easiest way to monetize your blog if it's already popular. There are lots of advertisers who are willing to place their ads on top blogs in their niche. We can earn from $10 to $100 or so for a link/banner for a month on our blog depending upon our blog popularity, traffic, Alexa ranking and Google Page rank. We can add a section like 'Advertise here' or 'Banner' here on our blog to attract advertisers. With this, we can also try some networks that can sell text/banner ads on your behalf and will share revenue with us.

Writing Articles – With these options, we can make money with what we are already doing i.e. blogging. There may be many advertisers in your niche who will be interested in getting a review about their service or product on your blog. With this 'Get Paid to Blog' kind of scheme, we are asked to write a review about a product or service and include their links within our review. But we should be extra cautious when going for this scheme. We should write about advertisers only who are directly or indirectly related to our niche and if possible should include nofollow links in our paid posts. There are many paid blogging networks on internet where you can register yourself to get extra money making opportunities. Some of popular 'Get Paid to Blog' networks are Payperpost, ReviewMe and SponsoredReviews.

Author Bio
Anil Gupta is the Author of make money online blog where he talks about ways to making fast money from blogs and how we can increase traffic to our blogs.

Bukisa - Earn Money Online from Articles

2009-03-05T09:51:00.000+07:00

Bukisa is new content providing website that provides you with an opportunity to earn residual income based on per page view basis for your articles. Their slogan is Share your Knowledge and earn money. "Bukisa" is Zulu word for "Display". Bukisa is a knowledge sharing website with an added advantage to earn money online. You can write articles on wide variety of topics. Bukisa offers 24 categories right now in which you can submit your articles and expect more to be added in future. In addition to articles you can earn money from video, audio, photos and slide presentations.

Bukisa has founded a unique way to determine how much you are paid per 1000 page views. This is called "Bukisa index". If Bukisa index is 4.20 this means that for every 1000 unique views of your articles you will earn $4.20. Bukisa index is reviewed every month and can increase or decrease based on the earning of Bukisa.com.

The key to getting more page views is to write informative, high quality content useful to others. you can submit How-to, educational, instructional, creative, reviews and content that teaches new knowledge and skills. Just be sure whatever your submit is your own creativity. You can also submit your content that is already published on other websites.

Writers also earn money by referral sign ups. These writers add up into your personal network and when they submit content you earn a 25% percent of your total network earning.

The minimum payout is a little high at $50 and is paid through PayPal, so you can earn money from Bukisa from anywhere in the world.

Join this unique revenue sharing model called Bukisa.com

Authors Bio:
Manish Singh is an Internet Entrepreneur and editor of www.WorkathomeDesk.com – Providing free directory of work at home jobs and latest telecommuting jobs leads.

Find the Online Money Making Opportunities You're Interested in WhyDoWork.com

2009-03-05T09:49:00.000+07:00

Do you know that there are thousand of new freelance job opportunities coming out daily that allow people to work and make money at home using a computer with Internet connection. These new opportunities are posted on different freelance websites. If you want to know about them, you will need to visit each of these freelance sites. It is quite time consuming to search these freelance websites and you could become tired and bored before found one freelance opportunities that is right for you.

WhyDoWork.com has realized about this and come out with a solution for you. The site released a very first freelance and home based search engine. Using this search engine, you can immediately find the latest freelance money making opportunities posted on those popular and large freelance sites and also job ad site like Craigslist. Just type in the relevant keyword into the search engine, and it would return you a list of latest work at home jobs you are looking for. This saves you a lot of time as you don't need to go to each freelance site to find them.

If you are searching for paid blogging opportunities, just type in 'blogger' and the search engine will return you the blogs that currently paid people to contribute blog content. For other opportunities like article writing, you can use the search keyword 'writer'; For data entry or typing works, type in 'data entry' and etc.

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Even if you have already found an opportunities and started to work online to earn money. The WhyDoWork.com's freelance search engine is also useful to you. You can place the mini version of WhyDoWork.com freelance search engine on your site or blog to help your visitors. The search engine scans 300 freelance sites daily for latest opportunities. When visitors use it, they could find the latest freelance opportunities that they're interested. This way you can provide better information searching experience to your visitors. Those who used the search engine on your site and found what they are looking for may thank you and want to come to your site again.

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Useful Tips on How To Make Money Online

2009-03-05T09:48:00.000+07:00

Difficult times often call for desperate and difficult measures to earn that much needed income. With the advent of the internet, earning is no longer as difficult with the availability of various modes to earn tangible income from virtual transactions. Note these tips on how to make money online, and start generating income in no time.

1. Explore your online money-making options.

The internet is a lucrative hub of information that points not always to plain entertainment but also to useful income-related activities. Check the internet for a multitude of money-making options, from online marketing and advertising of your products of other people’s products, to offering writing, editing, graphic, or clerical services. If you are wondering about how to make money from the comfort of your own home, these full time or part time online ventures are perfect for you.

2. Invest on your interest and skills.

If you find yourself more passionate in the sales and marketing aspect of your online activity, pursue it in depth to master the details. Explore related activities. For online content writers, you can also earn from blogs and essays, as well as from other SEO activities.

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The question of how to make money online will be easily answered once you dedicate yourself in mastering your chosen venture. For affiliate marketers, you can earn more by expanding your site to cater merchants selling a variety of products. You can employ other marketing tools to maximize visitor count and site visibility such having keyword-rich contents and expanded links. Before you know it, you could be your own boss in your affiliate program. These tips on how to make money online are guaranteed to help you earn as much as you can over the internet.

How To Make Money Online Despite the Economy

2009-03-04T19:38:00.000+07:00

By Mike Newsome

If you're like me or the 600,000 other people who lost their jobs in January of 2009 alone, you are probably desperate to find a way to replace your lost revenue and take care of your family.

I decided that rather than let some corporation control my fate and dictate my life, I would take matters into my own hand and find a way to make money online with my own business.

Of course I had no idea of where to start. My friend James had been laid off since November of 2008 (he had been working as a waiter at a diner near the Ford plant in Cleveland that was shut down). He always talked about the people that were making a killing online with their own business but I thought he was just another dreamer wasting his time thinking he could become the next online millionaire.

I used to make fun of James when we would all get together to play World of Warcraft at our friend Steve's apartment but he would just shrug his shoulders and say – one day I will be making money online and you losers will still be wasting your lives away working for someone else.

Pretty soon we saw that James seemed to be doing just fine while all of us were scared to death about the economy. Every time they talked about the recession on CNN, we were glued to it and James seemed to be ignoring it, busy messing around with his new iPhone. Maybe there was something to this make money online stuff.

When I lost my job, I was scared out of my wits. You see my wife was 6 months pregnant with our first kid and I had absolutely no idea how I was going to be able to take care of them, not to mention the fact that the rent was due in 2 weeks and my car payment was due in 3.

Desperate and hopeless, I called up James and asked him for help. I told him I was sorry for making fun of him and would he help me get started.

He told me not to worry bout it – we had been friends since the 1st grade after all, then he introduced me to the site that he said taught him exactly how to make money online: The Maverick Money Makers club.

Maverick Money Makers was built to help people just like you and me who want to make money online working from the comfort of their home. It is a private membership site run by self made internet millionaire Mack Michaels, who has already made a fortune for himself and now wants to help you to earn a good income from home.

Each month, Mack teaches his members the most effective techniques to make money online.

There are many different ways that you can make money online from home. Maverick Money Makers teaches you all about:

Getting Paid from Affiliate Programs like Clickbank and Commission Junction
Niche Marketing
Creating Your Own Information Products
Writing articles and other content for money
plus a heck of a lot more

In this economic bloodbath, you absolutely have to learn to build your own recession-proof business and that is what Maverick Money Makers teaches every single month. They teach you exactly what works to make the most money possible working online in your own business.

What I like about Maverick Money Makers

1. Mack Michaels. His teaching is amazing. The guy makes incredible, easy to follow videos that show you step by step: how to get started, what to do to make money online and the online scams you should avoid.

2. It's super easy for anyone even a complete newbie like me to follow exactly what he says so we can duplicate his success.

3. I love the full time support and the monthly training (as a matter of fact they make new videos all the time so the site never gets old).

What I did not like about Maverick Money Makers

I may sound stupid for saying this but there is not one thing bad I can say about Maverick Money Makers. I followed Macks advice and within 3 weeks I was pulling down 1000.00 a week – thats more than I ever made waiting tables. In my second month, I am now up to 2000 a week and I have no plans to stop.

My family will be well taken care of forever now! Thanks to Maverick Money Makers I am completely free and independent.

Conclusion

Maverick Money Makers rocks! I give it 10 stars out of 10. If you want to secure your own freedom, I highly recommend you join right now!