Nokia news, reviews

Looking to get yourself a Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone? Here’s the easiest way I can think of: put in your name and email address into the Virtual Nokia Experience Center ballot and cross your fingers!

The Nokia 5300 is one of the more recent slider phones released that is made for the music listeners - featuring 3.5″ mm jacks, expandable memory and dedicated playback buttons on the front, the 5300 is just waiting to be hooked up to some nice speakers.

Link to The Virtual Nokia Experience Center

Description
Nokia??™s N800 is an awesome geek toy. With the right software, though, it could become the next generation of PDA, combining a fully Internet-enabled, handheld communicator with an OS that makes it easy for developers to port over existing desktop applications. The N800 is more or less an upgrade to Nokia??™s 770, a Linux-based ???Internet tablet??? that was essentially a proof-of-concept product to get Linux geeks excited about programming for handheld devices.

Features
The N800 features a fast 320 MHz TI CPU, two SD slots, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB flash storage, 4.1??? 800?—480 touch screen, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphones jack and mini-USB port. On the top of the device you will find the zoom buttons, the full screen on/off button and the microphone while on the front of the device there is a 5-way joy pad and 3 additional buttons: close application/window, application??™s menu and task-switch. On the left side there is a retractable VGA video-call camera. Below the device you will find a very practical kickstand, which is very nice if you are using your N800 to watch movies
The N800 features Opera 8 with Flash 7 for browsing the Internet, a Jabber-based instant messaging client with support for VoIP and video chat, an improved e-mail client; an RSS feed reader, a media player, and an Internet radio player. The N800 includes a robust file manager application, an application installer, PDF reader, sketching application, image viewer, notepad-type application, and a calculator. Since the N800 runs Linux, there are also several ports of open-source applications. Using the browser and included Media Player application, you can stream audio and video from the Web, including a decent array of Web radio formats. The Media Player also plays audio and video and displays digital images stored in internal flash memory or on an SD card. You can load files on an SD card and stick it in the N800, or load files from a PC over the included USB cable. The N800 will also supposedly play files stored on a UPnP (Universal Plug ???n????? Play) media server on the same network. It supports a range of audio formats: AAC, AMR, MP2, MP3, RA (Real Audio), WAV, WMA. Web radio playlist formats: M3U, PLS (also MP3 stations such as ShoutCast). Video formats: 3GP, AVI, H.263, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, RV (Real Video). Image: BMP, GIF, ICO, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG-tiny.

Specifications
Display 800?—480 touch screen, 16-bit color , CPU 330MHz TI OMAP 2420 CPU , Memory 128MB SDRAM, 256MB Flash , Operating system Internet Tablet OS 2007 Edition , Connectivity 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 , USB, memory card expansion (SD, MicroSD, MiniSD, MMC, and RS-MMC), audio out, AC power adapter, Size 5.67??? x 2.95??? x 0.51??? , Battery 3.5 hours of browsing time, 12 days of standby time , Supported file formats ,Audio: AAC, AMR, MP2, MP3, RA, WAV, WMA, M3U and PLS for Internet radio playlists, Video: 3GP, AVI, H.263, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, RV, Images: BMP, GIF, ICO, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG-Tiny

Conclusion
For a Linux hacker, the N800 sure is a dreamy device. It??™s a small, affordable, flexible, stylish, fun mini-Linux PC that works well with a Bluetooth keyboard. But for everyone else, it??™s a bit of a puzzler, merely a next-generation PDA waiting for the software to make it sing. It?????s a nicely designed, very sleek and handsome device. But the Internet experience, largely because of screen size, is not quite good enough. Or, perhaps more to the point, it?????s not sufficiently better than what you?????d get with a PDA phone to warrant buying a device like this and a phone. The Nokia N800 is a fun toy that could possibly be the future of mobile telephony.

Source (full article in new window): www.palmphone.com

Description
Stylish, contemporary design with feature packed portability, Nokia 6288, slides into your pocket. Glossy surface, cool colors and the slide concept can dazzle anybody. With integrated cameras, video facilities and music player to revel any occasion, the handset also boasts of high-speed connectivity. Java applications, expandable memory coupled with latest in messaging, positions 6288 right on the top. Available in both black and silver the 6288 is very stylish and compact.

Features
The Nokia 6288 is an updated version of the 6280 3G slide phone. It has a high gloss finish, available in black or white, and is an attractively styled slide phone. The 6288 is a high-end phone with most of the features found on a smart phone, except that it uses a fast Series 40 operating system instead of a Symbian operating system. It comes equipped with an excellent 2 mega pixel camera with a flash and digital zoom, and a second VGA camera for video recording and for making video calls. The display is one of the best on the market - a TFT display with 320 x 240 pixels and 262,144 colours.The phone comes with a stereo music player compatible with MP3, MP4, AAC and eAAC+ formats, as well as an FM radio. With a 512 Mbyte memory card you can store plenty of tracks and the memory card can be expanded further if desired. The 6288 is fully specified with features such as enhanced voice dialling, a voice recorder, an integrated hands free speaker, email and Nokia Xpress audio messaging. There are three 3D Java games supplied with the phone - 3D Rally, 3D Golf & 3D Snake and you can download more. The 3G connection is very fast, and the phone also supports EDGE for fast downloads in 2G mode. Connectivity is excellent, with Bluetooth, USB and infrared all supported.

Specifications
General Network UMTS / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900, Size Dimensions 100 x 46 x 21 mm, Weight 115 g, Display Type TFT, 256K colors, Size 320 x 240 pixels, 4-way navy key, - Downloadable screensavers, wallpapers, Ringtones Type Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3, Memory Phonebook Advanced, Photocall , Call records, Card slot, miniSD, 64 MB card included ,- 10 MB internal memory, GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Data speed 384 kbps (WCDMA), 236.8 kbps (EDGE), Messaging SMS, MMS, EMail, Instant Messaging , Camera 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video(QCIF), flash; secondary video call VGA camera , - Bluetooth, - EDGE, - Push to Talk, - Java MIDP 2.0, - WAP 2.0, - Stereo FM radio (visual radio, - Music player, - T9, - Organizer, - Voice dial/memo
- USB port, - Pop-Port, - SyncML, - Built-in hands free, Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 970 mAh (BP-6M) , Stand-by Up to 264 h , Talk time Up to 270 Mins.

Conclusion
Nokia 6288 is much reliable phone and it??™s highly recommended to all GSM users who don’t require a smart phone or anything more than a good feature phone. This phone can surely please users who want a high mega pixel camera, high resolution display and all the basic functions that work fast, accurately and solidly. It’s one of the best feature phones available today, beat to the punch only from some higher-end smart phones.

Description
Nokia 6070 has a classic design and includes a large, easy-to-read display with clearly differentiated keys. The Nokia 6070 has a large, readable display with 65,000 colours plus an integrated VGA camera with video capability. Browse the mobile internet with the built-in XHTML browser and also access your email from your Nokia 6070 phone.

Features
The Nokia 6070 is very well perfected in a sleek and classic design. It comes with easy-to-use navigation keys to pave the easiest way for all the functions. On the other hand, the Nokia 6070 is endowed with various latest mobile applications, multimedia features and games. Besides its praiseworthy camera features, the Nokia 6070 has something for all.
The Nokia 6070 presents a solid range of functions for easy messaging, including SMS, MMS, Nokia Xpress audio messaging, email and instant messaging. Voice communication features include push to talk, voice recorder and an integrated hands free speaker, complemented by an infrared interface. XHTML browser enables easy browsing for news and uploading images and videos for sharing using fast EDGE data communication. For additional entertainment, the phone comes with a stereo FM radio and supports true tones, MP3 and polyphonic MIDI ringing tones. Experience more with the Nokia 6070, as it would let you capture all those defined moments. As far as its camera features are concerned, it comes with an in-built 640 x 480 pixels VGA camera with superb video functionalities. Hence, you can enjoy video clips and quality pictures with this superb gizmo. After grabbing all those special moments, you can enjoy the ultimate viewing experience on its high resolution 65K colour screen with a detailed vividness. The phone comes with a 64 MB of inbuilt memory to provide you enough space for all photos and videos.

Specifications
Operating Frequency, GSM Triband GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz, Dimensions, Volume: 73 cc ,Weight: 88 g , Length: 105.4 mm, Width: 44.3 mm , Thickness (max): 18.6 mm ,Display , 65,536 colors, 128 x 160 pixels display , Imaging ,Integrated VGA camera for still pictures and videos Multimedia , FM stereo radio AMR audio specification for better audio quality ,Memory 16MB total memory, including 3.2 MB of user memory , Messaging Common inbox for email, multimedia, and text messages Email client (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP - TCP/IP based), email via SMS, MMS 1.2 with SMIL player for multimedia message creation, receiving, editing, and sending (messages up to 100 kB) , Instant messaging (including presence enhanced contacts), Nokia Xpress?„? Audio Messaging ??“ a quick and easy way to send a voice or sound clip via MMS.

Conclusion
The Nokia 6070 is truly a compatible device on the connectivity front. It supports the popular Tri-band technology to provide you seamless connectivity across the five continents. Besides it also comes with XHTML browser and supports EDGE technology to let you enjoy unlimited surfing on the web ??“ like the way you want. Just bring your Nokia 6070 and take very good care of your fun side.

And the results are in: GoldVish, a relatively unknown company in the mobile phone world dominated by giants such as Nokia and Motorola, has the record for the most expensive handset ever sold in the world.

It’s got bling. 1,200 diamonds worth of bling. It’s got an ugly shape. It’s worth more than you’ll probably ever be worth!

Read more about the Most Expensive Phone Ever Sold

Description
The Nokia 5200 is a slider phone with a stylish look. It comes with lots of fun features to impress you and keep you entertained on the go. It is very user-friendly and easy to handle. The Nokia 5200 is a fantastic and compact phone designed for people who love listening to music whilst on the go. The mobile phone comes in two coloured designs; red or bright blue colours appear only on the keypad and on the screen and gives a perfect feel to the user. The Nokia 5200 is sure to appeal to all the fun loving mobile users especially youngsters.

The mobile phone comes with user-friendly keypad which is located externally and the user can accept calls, camera features and other applications in the closed position. Its design is very similar to Nokia 5300 XpressMusic mobile phone but differs in their features.

Features and Specifications
On the music front, the Nokia 5200 provides high quality sound and has support for MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ format files. The Nokia 5200 mobile had intergrated memory and an upgradeable MicroSD memory card (up to 1 GB) where you can store all your music and pictures. Your music experience does not end here, the Nokia 5200 also comes with an integrated built-in FM radio, enjoy music from your favourite music station.

A great feature of the Nokia 5200 is that it has a 3.5mm headphones jack, meaning you can use your own headphones or external speakers to listen to your music.

Shoot the moment with the built-in camera and video feature. The Nokia 5200 comes with a VGA camera endowed with 4x digital zoom and allows you to capture video as well as still pictures on your own phone. The dedicated camera keys provide quick access to the camera features.

The Nokia 5200 comes with Bluetooth, USB and infra-red features that allow you to connect the handset to any compatible devices for transferring data. Use Bluetooth technology for wireless experience. Use Internet browser such as XHTML, to surf the net on the go. The phone also supports tri-band technology and allows the user to stay connected.

Conclusion
The Nokia 5200 is a complete handset with all the latest features. Enjoy the features and the connectivity wherever you go.

The Apple iPhone is a new Apple device while top on their iPod and finally launch their revolution on communication industry. It’s provides its user with the ultimate mobile device which include high quality features & new design concept. The iPhone is a mobile phone with a highly useable widescreen iPod with touch screen controls & a Internet communications device, all rolled into one portable device making it an outstanding smartphone. The casing comes with a selection of popular colours which include a sleek black gloss look finish & a sophisticated glossy white colour. The phone comes with a huge multi touch colour screen which acts as a brilliant display as well as the users input method which allows the user to control all the phones functions using the multi touch screen. The screen measures 3.5 inches and provides a screen resolution of 320 x 480 pixels on a brilliantly coloured screen. The Apple iPhone has changed the way user will use their mobile phone device & the iPhone provides the user with state of the art technology which is extremely user friendly smartphone. The iPhone operate with new Mac OS X based user interface which is based on the large multi touch colour display.

The iPhone is available in two memory options which are a 4 GB version and a 8 GB memory version. The smartphone comes with a fitted battery which provides the user approximately 5 hours of talk time and up to 16 hours worth of music playback which includes call time, video time & Internet browsing time. This phone also comes with a picture address book which allows the user to see a picture of their contact as well as the contacts name. The address book is easy to access from the phones main menu & the user can make a call by simply touching the contacts details on the multi touch screen.

The user will enjoy & quick & easy input method when typing messages as the iPhone will display a touch QWERTY keyboard on the 3.5 Inch screen which is a predictive keyboard & automatically corrects typing errors. The touch keyboard provides a user friendly input method & the Apple iPhone displays the typing above the keyboard which provides a real feel typing experience for the user. The email service works just like the users PC, Mac or laptop email client but the iPhone email service is a mobile email service which is easy & quick to use. The email client supports POP3 & IMAP based email service which include Apple Mac Mail, Google Email & ISP email services. The user can enjoy a real email experience on the Apple iPhone which can include graphics, images & photo attachments.

The built in music player comes with touch screen music controls which allow the user to play, pause, rewind & fast forward their choice of music. The user can view their album covers on the screen & the iPhone comes with a touch screen search facility which allows the user to search by song, album, artist or play list. The Apple iPhone comes with a built in 2 megapixels camera & video feature which allows the user to capture still photographic images & moving video footage easily with their portable device. The smartphone comes with a selection of camera & video settings which will ensure the user gets the perfect effect & finish to every photograph or video captured. The advanced photo management application provides the user with everything they need to gain the perfect finish to each & every photo. The iPhone with a smartphone function allows the user to watch their favourite TV shows & movies which makes the iPhone the perfect companion device.

The user can enjoy a real mobile Internet experience on their phone which allows the user to view all Internet sites the way they were designed to be viewed. The user can search the Internet on their mobile phone where ever they are, but using either Edge or WiFi. The user can connect to compatible devices using Bluetooth wireless technology, WiFi & USB connectivity. The Apple iPhone smartphone comes with built in technology which provides the user with a fast & efficient portable device. The phone comes with Edge technology which provides the user with fast data transfers which are up to three times faster than GPRS. The smartphone works over a GSM quad band network which allows the user to use their Apple iPhone Worldwide. The iPhone will automatically synchronise all the users contacts from their PC, laptop, Mac or Internet service

One of thw special feature in iPhone imaging feature is the user can view their iPhone in either portrait or landscape mode & will automatically change the viewing screen to suit the users requirements. The user can see the whole width of an Internet site or a photo in true landscape setting by simply turning the iPhone to landscape mode. The Apple iPhones comes with a Google map application which allows the user to view maps & satellite images on their phone. The maps application can provide the user with directions, & traffic information when the user is on the move. The widgets application provides the user with helpful real time information on stock reports & provides Worldwide weather reports.

Apple iPhone Specifications & Features

Screen-3.5 Inch Multi Touch Colour Screen (320 x 480 Pixels)

Weight & Size -135 g115 x 61 x 11.6 mm

Imaging -2 Megapixel Digital Camera, Camera Settings, Video Record, Video Player, Movie & TV Show Player, Video Controls (Play, Pause, Chapter FF, Chapter Rewind & Volume), Video Record, Viewfinder Display, Screensaver, Wallpaper Animation, Picture Address Book

Messaging-SMS (Text Messaging), MMS (Multimedia Messaging), Email (POP3 & IMAP)SMS Long (Long Text Messaging), Visual Voicemail

Sound-Music Player, Ringtones, Touch Screen Search (Song, Artist, Album & Playlist), Album Artwork, Cover Flow, Audio Books, Entertainment, Embedded Games, Downloadable Games

Organiser -Address Book, CalendarWorld Clock, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Notes, Conference Calls, Maps with Google Maps,Widgets (Live Stock, Weather Reports), Full QWERTY Predictive Keyboard, Operating System OS X

Connectivity -Bluetooth, USB, EDGE, WiFi, Synchronization PC or MAC

Network -Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GMS 900, GMS 1800 & GMS 1900)

Internet -Safari Web Browser with Zoom, HTML Browser

Memory & Talk Time -4 Gbyte & 8 Gbyte Memory, 5 Hours Talk Time (Talk, Video & Browsing), 16 Hours Talk Time (Audio), Standby Time: TBC