Mobile Phone

Sony Ericsson G705 slides in - GPS, Wi-Fi and YouTube video uploads

Sony Ericsson unveiled their latest high-end slider - the G705. Loaded with a bunch of goodies such as a large 2.4-inch QVGA display, GPS receiver with A-GPS support and Wi-Fi connectivity with DLNA certification it surely looks like a sweet device. We already covered the device back in July, when live pics of a prototype leaked online.

The web-oriented Sony Ericsson G705 packs quad-band GSM support and either UMTS 2100 Mhz with HSDPA or UMTS 850/1900/2100 with both HSDPA and HSUPA. From the looks of it, the second option dubbed "US version" sounds that much better.

Thanks to the built-in accelerometer, the G705 offers auto screen rotation that works even in the browser (which is further enhanced by the dedicated web shortcuts).

The built-in GPS works in cooperation with the preinstalled Google Maps and Wayfinder (with three-month free navigation license) and additionally offers image geotagging. The G705 sports a 3 megapixel camera with LED flash, which unfortunately doesn't have auto focus on board (now that's a big downer). A certain novelty is that the videos captured by the camera can now be uploaded directly to YouTube. YouTube downloads will also be possible and Sony Ericsson will be releasing other YouTube-enabled handsets in the future.

The Sony Ericsson G705 is further equipped with stereo Bluetooth, FM radio with RDS, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support and comes with 1GB M2 memory card in the retail package.

Today for the first time Sony Ericsson also release a UMA-enabled handset - that would be the Sony Ericsson G705u - a version that is made exclusively for Orange and allows for seamless calls handover between the carrier network and wireless Wi-Fi networks.

The Sony Ericsson G705 will be available in Silky Gold or Majestic Black (Luminous Black for G705u) in the early Q4.


Daylight Savings solar cell phone


I was really glad to bring the solar cell phone charger with me to Berlin because it saved me from low battery. It was provided by Daylight Savings for review. Bottom line, forget about the other chargers out there. This is the only one you need.

The main feature of the Daylight Savings solar cell phone charger is that you can just place it by your window or car seat on and let it charge up, assuming there’s some sunlight outside. On a day where you know you’ll be taking lots of videos and pictures, bring the charger with you just in case. This is also really helpful during camping getaways where power outlets are hard to come by.

Don’t worry if there’s no sunlight. You can also juice up the charger with a USB cable connected to a laptop or computer.

The charger comes with different adapters fitting many popular brands including Nokia phones. The wire that comes with the package is pretty short. On my trip to Berlin, I actually used the Nokia CA-100 USB charger instead with the solar charger which is a little longer.

The solar phone charger has a 1200mAh battery inside. This means I can fully charge up a Nokia N95 8GB once until the solar charger’s battery becomes empty.


Samsung's new 5 megapixel mobile

Samsung is going to challenge Nokia and Sony Ericsson with a new 5 megapixel mobile. That is clear from new images and data on the new model Samsung G600.
Samsung's new 5 megapixel mobile
Samsung G600. Samsung's new 5 megapixel mobile
Samsung F700.

Samsung SGH-G600 will be the name of the model Samsung is about to launch, and it is czech Mobil.cz that now publishes images of the new Samsung phone. G600 has a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and built-in image stabilizer. Mobil.cz also mentions other media possibilites such as FM radio with RDS. There is also a microSD (Transflash) memory card slot.

Samsung actually presented a 5 MPx camera already this February: F700. However, the F700 is a bit larger, with an extruding keyboard.

We do not yet know the launch dates for all European countries. For those who cannot wait, an alternative might be the Samsung U700, a slim, slide 3G mobile. But then you will have to settle for a 3.2 megapixel camera.


The new Prada phone by LG

The new Prada phone by LG is the highly anticipated successor to the original Prada phone, which first brought Prada together with LG, one of the most advanced technology companies in the world.

Almost identical to the highly successful original, the new telephone has a hidden secret. In one smooth movement the ultra-thin keyboard slides from under the handset. As serenely as it appears it slides invisibly, effortlessly away - a modern icon of mobile style and design with an extra competitive edge.

Its elegant good looks combined with a digitally sophisticated interface made it instantly appealing. The culmination of Prada research and development in the complete interior as well as exterior design and functionality of the phone and accessories was key to this success.

The unique QWERTY keyboard available only with the new telephone is designed for maximum ease of use. The metallic feel makes it a pleasure to touch and type, complimenting the slick design aesthetic. The silver keyboard along with the additional on-screen, call and hang-up buttons gives fresh tactility to the original minimal concept.

Other enhanced features include 3G compatibility with video calling, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, full HTML browser, the 5 mega pixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens, and Wi-Fi accessibility.

The second Prada handset by LG is not just for pleasure, this is a luxury design accessory that can also compete on every level with the most technological hand held devices.


HTC Touch Pro2

Business success depends on human interaction. You can often get more done with a quick phone call or a face to face meeting than you can in strings of emails. So why do all business phones seem to ignore the importance of calls? The Touch Pro2 treats your calls with as much care and attention as your messages.

Speak Out When It Matters
Sometimes your opinion needs to be read, but sometimes it demands to be heard. The Touch Pro2 is equipped with a spacious keyboard that makes it breeze to get your message out. But when written word is not enough, it only takes one touch to respond to an email with the urgency of a phone call.

Get all the key stakeholders involved. If they were in on the email, then simply tap next to their image icon to get them in on the call. The HTC Touch Pro2 helps make it easy to share your ideas with all the people that matter. Speak Out When It Matters

Straight Talk™ Straight Talk™ - Speakerphone Innovation
Nothing ruins a conference call faster than not being able to hear what is said, or make yourself heard. The HTC Touch Pro2, featuring Straight Talk™ technology, puts crystal-clear sound quality and voice reception at the core of its design. In fact, it is a palm-size professional conference phone with a loudspeaker and dedicated noise-cancelling microphone that delivers superior quality conference calls.

Conference Calls … Made Easy
Before today, the simple task of multi-party calling required the nimblest of maneuvering around your phone menus. Now, HTC Touch Pro2 introduces a new worry-free interface that makes multi-party calling as easy as tapping on your contacts.

That’s not all, even if you are traveling and need to join a conference bridge back in the home office … the Touch Pro2 will ensure that you connect without delay. Appointment reminders will conveniently cue up the phone number and PIN, ready for you to press … you won’t miss out on the latest strategy changes back in the HQ.
Conference Calls … Made Easy



HTC Shift

It feels like it’s been an awfully long time coming, but HTC’s Shift is finally getting an official release; the HSDPA, GPS and WiFi blessed device - which runs Windows Vista - is available as of today in Spain (on the Telefonica network) and in the UK (on the Orange network), and soon in Italy (on the TIM network), before further European releases; it’ll be priced at a whopping €1,199 ($1,737). The Shift also is among the first devices to feature Origami 2 by Microsoft, the company’s latest software for mobile touchscreen devices.

Origami 2 adds a finger-friendly browser, RSS reader and media player to the Shift, making it more feasible to leave the stylus in its silo and navigate with a fingertip. It also includes Origami Now, a homescreen app with one-touch access to email, calendar events, to-do lists and weather reports.

HTC have gone one further and added SnapVUE, a quick-boot micro-OS that gives instant access to emails, calendar, SMS and contacts without having to boot up Vista. Together with the power saving tweaks HTC have made, they estimate the Shift will manage up to three days of battery life.

Motorola Rizr Z3

This well-designed multimedia phone performs satisfactorily, though its keys are a bit stiff.

If you're tired of carrying around a music player, a digital camera, and a cell phone, the Motorola Rizr Z3 can help you consolidate. This midnight-blue cell phone is the slider-style cousin of Motorola's popular Razr. It's available from T-Mobile for $150 (with a two-year contract, as of March 23, 2007) and has a magnificent screen, a 2.0-megapixel still-and-video camera, and a digital music player. Oh yes, and it works well as a phone. But be forewarned: With the phone's plethora of features and the software required to run them, you'll need quick access to your manual for the first week or more.

The Rizr is small--2.75 inches wide by 4 inches tall with slider closed, and just over 5.5 inches tall with the slider open. At 0.5 inch thick, it's also quite slim, and it's comfortable to use when making long phone calls. Call quality was good though not exceptional; battery life was great. The phone pulled down 10 hours of talk time in our lab tests--the maximum length we test for. On the other hand, the keypad and the navigation controls--while extremely easy to access with my small fingers--were stiff, which made entering phone numbers, commands, and data tougher than I would have liked.

Still, the Rizr has many appealing features. One is a slot that can accommodate a microSD Card with up to 2GB of storage space. Unfortunately you must remove the battery door to get the memory card into the phone--and you'll have to spring for your own card, as the Rizr doesn't ship with one. T-Mobile sells a 1GB microSD Card for $60.

You can drag and drop music files onto the card after connecting the phone to your PC via the included mini-USB cable. And in the Rizr Z3's airplane mode, you can listen to your music without activating the cell phone while flying. Audiophiles take note: The phone may not play files whose bit rate is above 128 kbps. When played over the external speaker, songs sounded quite tinny.

Taking digital photos with the Rizr Z3 was a snap. While the phone's slider is closed, you can shoot only in landscape mode; but you can also use portrait mode when the slider is open. The shutter control is nicely situated on the right side of the phone in thumb range. Though snapshots looked sharper than photos I've taken with other camera phones, they often looked dark and a little murky.

Many phones are now three-in-one devices, but the well-thought-out design and easy handling of the Rizr Z3 as a phone, camera, and music player make it a multimedia device I'd be happy to put in my pocket.

Sony Ericsson X1









X1

Make it yours

Style the panel display to suit your needs. Switch between panels as you like - enjoy seamless access to the information and applications of your choice.





Speed and power

With Windows Mobile® inside, you can enjoy your favourite entertainment and work efficiently on the move. Turbo 3G provides the speed you need.



Distinctive design

Arc slider design, 3-inch Wide VGA display and premium metal body: with its sophisticated and distinctive design, the XPERIA™ X1 redefines premium.





NOKIA N96



Operating Frequency



* WCDMA2100/900 (HSDPA) / EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)

* Automatic switching between bands and modes

* DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz





Dimensions



* Volume: 92 cc

* Weight: 125 g

* Length: 103 mm

* Width: 55 mm

* Depth:18 mm, locally up to 20 mm





Memory Functions*



* 16GB internal flash memory, plus microSD memory card slot (hot swappable) for expandability and flexibility

* Approximate dynamic memory capacity indication with 16GB storage:

-Video: 40 hours**

-Music: 12,000 tracks***

* 128MB RAM, 256MB system memory (operating system plus dynamic user data area)





* Changes to product details are possible without prior notice. Application offering may vary. Dynamic memory means that the available memory is shared between dynamic memory functions. When any of these functions is used, there is less available memory for other functions which are also dependent on dynamic memory.

** Video capacity is based on H.264 768-kbps video at 320-by-240 resolution, combined with 96-kbps AAC audio. Music capacity is based on 3:45 min per track and 48 kbps eAAC+ encoding.

*** Capacity based on 3:45 per song with 48 kbps eAAC+ (M4A) encoding on the Nokia Audio Manager. Capacity with 128 kbps AAC encoding is up to [12,000] songs.





Power Management



* Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh

* Talk time: up to 160 / 230 minutes (WCDMA / GSM)

* Stand-by time: up to 200 / 230 hours (WCDMA / GSM)

* Video playback: up to 5 hours (offline mode)

* Music playback: up to 14 hours (offline mode)

* TV playback: up to 4 hours (DVB-H)





*Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.



Display and User Interface



* 2.8” QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) LCD TFT display with up to 16 million colors

* User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2

* Active standby screen, Multimedia menu





Data Transfer*



* WCDMA HSDPA 900/2100 MHz with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed DL/UL= 3.6Mbps/384kbps, CS max speed 64kbps)

* Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 177.6/118.4kbps

* EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 296/177.6kbps

* GPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 107/64.2kbps



Video Center



* Video center: central hub for video experiences

* Access to last played video and easy resume

* My videos: collection of stored videos

* Access to Internet Videos, compatible with RSS feeds and video podcasts, with direct wireless updates and downloads

* Service catalog to discover new Internet Videos





Video Codecs and Formats



* MPEG-4 Part 2 (H.263/SP), up to VGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or max SDTV on TV-out

* MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264/AVC), up to VGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or SDTV on TV-out

* Windows Media Video (WMV9), up to CIF/QVGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or SDTV on TV-out

* RealVideo QCIF at 30 fps

* Flash video support in browser

* DRM support: OMA DRM 1, OMA DRM 2, WM DRM





Live TV



* Broadcast Television (DVB-H) capable

-DVB-H based mobile TV with internal antenna

-DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz





Browser-based video access



* Support for download, streaming and progressive download

* Support for Flash video



Music Features*



* Digital music player – supports MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, album art

* Playlist editing and sharing

* Equalizer and visualization

* Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music Store – with support for Windows Media DRM protected files





* Nokia Music Store availability varies by country.



Radio*



* Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz, 76-90MHz) with support for RDS, Visual Radio™ and use of FM radio in offline mode

* Nokia Internet Radio





* The FM radio depends on an antenna other than the wireless device antenna. A compatible headset or enhancement needs to be attached to the device for the FM radio to function properly.





BlackBerry Curve 8900

Available Features

• Camera (3.2 MP)
• Wi-Fi® Support
• Built-in GPS
• Enhanced Media Player
• Video Recording
• BlackBerry® Maps
• Wireless Email
• Organizer
• Browser
• Phone
• Corporate Data Access
• SMS/MMS

• Learn more about the features available on BlackBerry® smartphones

Size and Weight

Height:

4.29 inches (109 mm)

Width:

2.36 inches (60 mm)

Depth:

0.53 inches (13.5 mm)

Weight:

3.87 ounces (109.9 grams)

Battery & Battery Life

• Battery: 1400 mAHr removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
• Talk Time: 5.5 hours
• Standby Time: 356 hours

Display

• High resolution 480x360 pixel color display
• Transmissive TFT LCD
• Supports over 65,000 colors
• Screen Size: 2.44 inches (diagonally measured)

Camera & Video Recording

• Camera: 3.2 MP camera (JPEG Encoding) with Auto focus, Image stabilization, Flash and 2X Digital Zoom
• Video Camera: Normal Mode: 480x352 pixel, MMS Mode: 176x144 pixel

• Learn more about camera and video recording

GPS & BlackBerry Maps

• Assisted and autonomous GPS enabled

• Learn more about GPS capabilities

Data Input & Navigation

• 35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
• Trackball located on front face of device, ESC key to the right, Menu to the left
• Dedicated Keys: Send, End, Mute, Lock, VAD (user customizable), 2-stage camera (user customizable), 2x volume/zoom
• User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus

Voice Input & Output

• Integrated speaker and microphone, Hands-free headset capable, Bluetooth® headset capable, Integrated Hands-Free Speakerphone

Media Player

• Video Format Support: DivX, XviD (MPEG4 Advance Simple Profile), H.263, WMV3
• Audio Format Support: .3gp, WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB, G711u/A, GSM610, PCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA9/10 Standard/Pro

• Learn more about the BlackBerry smartphone media player

Ringtones & Notifications

• Ringtones: .3gp, WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB, G711u/A, GSM610, PCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA9/10 Standard/Pro
• Notifications: Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator; notification options are user configurable

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR; Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port Profile, Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP), SIM Access Profile and Dial-up Networking supported

• Learn more about Bluetooth

Keyboard security

• Password protection
• Keyboard lock
• Sleep (standby) mode

Wi-Fi

• 802.11b/g enabled
• Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM, WMM Power Save, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
• Cisco CCX certification planned
• Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
• Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Server
• Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi
• Support for UMA/GAN

Wireless Networks

• North America: 850 MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
• North America: 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• EDGE networks

Apple - Iphone

Size and weight¹

Height:4.5 inches (115.5 mm)

Width:2.4 inches (62.1 mm)

Depth:0.48 inch (12.3 mm)

Weight:4.7 ounces (133 grams)

Color

• 8GB model: Black
• 16GB model: Black or white

Capacity²

• 8GB or 16GB flash drive

Cellular and wireless

• UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

GPS

• Assisted GPS¹¹

In the box

• iPhone 3G
• Stereo Headset with mic
• Dock Connector to USB Cable
• USB Power Adapter
• Documentation
• Cleaning/polishing cloth
• SIM eject tool

Environmental Status Report

iPhone 3G embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• PVC-free handset
• PVC-free headphones
• PVC-free USB cable
• Bromine-free printed circuit boards
• Mercury-free LCD display
• Majority of packaging made from post-consumer recycled fiberboard and biobased materials
• Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standards

Display

• 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
• 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Audio

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

Headphones

• Stereo earphones with built-in microphone
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms

Video

• Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Camera and photos

• 2.0 megapixels
• Photo geotagging
• iPhone and third-party application integration

Language support

• Language support for English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, and Ukrainian
• International keyboard and dictionary support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), French (Canada), German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean (no dictionary), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, and Ukrainian

Mail attachment support

• Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

Connectors and input/output

• 30-pin dock connector
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
• Built-in speaker
• Microphone
• SIM card tray

External buttons and controls

• Sleep/wake
• Ring/silent
• Volume up/down
• Home

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Power and battery

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery³
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

• Talk time:⁴

  Up to 5 hours on 3G

  Up to 10 hours on 2G

• Standby time: Up to 300 hours⁵

• Internet use:

  Up to 5 hours on 3G⁶

  Up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi⁷

• Video playback: Up to 7 hours⁸
• Audio playback: Up to 24 hours⁹

Mac system requirements

• Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
• Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
• iTunes 7.7 or later

Windows system requirements

• PC with USB 2.0 port
• Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
• iTunes 7.7 or later

Environmental requirements

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F
  
  (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F
  
  (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)