Google Nexus One as a Replacement To iPhone

It wasn't much of a secret, really, but the sleek, Android-powered Nexus One is finally here, and yes: you can buy it directly from Google, over the Web. As expected, the unlocked, no-contract Nexus One will cost you a pretty penny, but subsidized versions will also be available from T-Mobile and ... what's this, Verizon Wireless? You betcha.

Announced Tuesday during a press conference at Google's Mountain View headquarters, the Nexus One (designed by
phone maker HTC under Google's strict supervision) is available for purchase right now on Google's new Web store rather than through a carrier—a twist that some observers see as a paradigm shift in the wireless market, where the balance of power is usually tipped in the carrier's favor.

Then again, Google is sticking with the practice of charging an arm and a leg for an unlocked, no-contract handset. If you want it unlocked for use with any SIM card and without a contract, the phone will set you back a cool $530. Here in the U.S., you'll be able to use the Nexus One with either an AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card; that said, AT&T users will only be able to tap into the carrier's EDGE data network, while T-Mobile customers can use both EDGE and 3G.

Another option is to opt for a traditional two-year contract with T-Mobile, which brings the price of the Nexus One down to $180. That detail has already been well leaked; one of the surprises Tuesday, however, was the news that Verizon Wireless in the U.S. (which currently has the Android-powered Motorola Droid) and Vodafone in Europe are also on board with the Nexus One, with versions of the handset for those networks due in the spring. Interesting. (I should note, though, that the current unlocked Nexus One will only work on GSM-based networks, not CDMA carriers like Verizon or Sprint; I'm assuming that the eventual Nexus One for Verizon will be a CDMA phone.)

If you've been following all the rumors over the past few weeks about the Nexus One, few of the hardware details revealed by Google on Tuesday will come as a surprise. Yep, the Nexus One is slim and trim, alright, measuring about 0.45 inches thick and weighing in at a relatively light 4.6 ounces, and as predicted, it'll come with a speedy 1GHz "Snapdragon" processor under the hood, a five-megapixel camera with an LED flash, Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth, a slot for microSD memory expansion, and a standard 3.5mm jack for headsets. Missing in action: a slide-out keypad and "multitouch" for the Web browser (for "pinching" or "zooming" Web pages).

Also on board the Nexus One: the latest version of Android (version 2.1, to be precise), which adds a series of interface enhancements, more home screens (five, up from three), live news and weather widgets, "live" wallpaper (which, as demonstrated during Google's press conference, might feature a forest scene with falling leaves and water that ripples at your touch), and even built-in voice recognition for any text field on the phone (meaning you can simply speak rather than type out a text message).

Now, I haven't personally seen the Nexus One yet, but the bloggers at Engadget have, and their praise is, well ... somewhat guarded. No question, they say, the Nexus One is a sleek, sexy, and speedy handset, but the bloggers conclude that the much-vaunted 2.1 version of Android doesn't look all that different from the Droid's version of Android. Also, while the Nexus One is "fast," says Engadget, it's "not so much of a leap up from the Droid."

So yes ... it sounds like the big news with the Nexus One is the way in which it's being sold, not so much the handset itself (although the hardware certainly does sound impressive). But while I'm pleased that Google is selling the Nexus One unlocked out of the gate, the unsubsidized $530 price tag is awfully steep (otherwise, I would have definitely bought one myself).

In any case, that's the scoop; if you're interested in more details about the Nexus One, you can check out Google's site right here.

So, show of hands: Who's interested in snapping up the unlocked Nexus One?

Google Nexus One Mobile Review

It’s all official now. Google has sent out invitations to the January 5, 2010 launch date of the Nexus One Android phone.

When it first leaked out, I wasn’t too excited about it because of a couple of things — that this isn’t the first Google Android (the G1 was), that there are other similarly configured Android phones in the market (HTC Hero, Motorola Droid) and most especially that this isn’t really
manufactured by Google but instead, by HTC all the same.

Still, the Google Nexus One is a looker with the promise of the better and sleeker Android 2.0 OS. The specs in itself is drool-worthy.

Nexus One
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor
3.7 inches, 480 x 854 pixels
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
up to 32GB (on microSD card)
HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
Stereo FM radio with RDS
5 MP camera with autofocus ( 2560х1920 pixels) and LED flash
Li-Ion 1400 mAh
Android OS v2.1

All these for a suggested retail price of $530. Not bad at all considering I bought my HTC Hero for $642 last month.

The other rumor that was going around before was that Google wanted to sell the Nexus One at cost for just $200 and will take profit from the use of Google services, apps and other content. That would have been awesome but did not materialized.

Nevertheless, The Nexus One deserves a good stare and people are excited just because it’s Google. If it starts selling in the US for $530 on January 5, I think you can order one and have it shipped to the Philippines all for under Php30,000 (taxes, custom duties and shipping included). Hopefully, I can grab a unit to show and review, assuming I have the budget.

Review of Nokia E72

The Nokia E72 looks almost like a twin brother of the older and successful E71 series. With improved features and design, we’ve got a good hands-on with the E72 for a couple of weeks now.

The Nokia E72 has a more polished and elegant look with the faceplate made of
aluminum in brushed-metal finish. From afar, you’d find it hard identify it apart from the E71 (the dimensions and weight are practically the same) but up close, you’d see some very fine differences.

I’d recommend reading my review of the Nokia E71 here first, then we go and enumerate a number of differences and improvements added to the Nokia E72:

* A shorter space bar that doubles as a flash light button.
* Two additional keys at the bottom row are added due to more space from the shrunk space bar.
* An optical trackpad in the center of the D-pad.
* A 3.5mm audio jack on the top end.
* The camera section at the back protrudes a bit more.
* Inclusion of an accelerometer.
* Faster 3G — HSDPA 10.2 Mbps and HSUPA 2 Mbps
* More internal storage — 250MB vs. 110MB
* Speakers are found beside the camera at the back.

Here’s my previous photo comparison of the Nokia E72 vs. the Nokia E71 for a better perspective.

The 5-megapixel autofocus camera has somewhat improved in terms of photo quality but not by much. The AF is also a true autofocus (unlike before where you need to press the letter “t” to activate autofocus).

The optical trackpad that’s integrated into the D-pad is a nice addition but sometimes could be frustrating whenever you accidentally touch it and missed a selection. Fortunately, there’s an option to disable it.

Aside from the physical enhancements, the OS on the Nokia E72 was also improved (Symbian 9.3 OS Series60 3rd Edition w/ Feature Pack 2). The UI feels more responsive because of the inclusion of subtle transitions and, of course, because of the faster processor (ARM 11 600 MHz). That’s way faster than the 434MHz of the Nokia N97.

You also get a full suite of connectivity features — GPS, Bluetooth, 3.5G/HSDPA up to 10.2Mbps and WiFi 802.11 b/g. Surfing the web on 3G and especially on WiFi is easy and the pages are rendered faster. The default browser is also full-featured and can display Flash on the page (Flash Lite v3.0). Another nice addition is the integration of keypad
shortcuts for browser navigations.

Battery life (Li-Ion 1500mAh) is as impressive as ever and can last an average 3 days on casual use. Running 3G and WiFi continuously will drain the whole thing in 3 or 4 hours top (I use JoikuSpot for 3G sharing over WiFi). Good thing though is that the unit can now be charged via USB port so you’ll never worry about running out of juice when hooked up to your laptop.

Is the Nokia E72 a worthy upgrade to the Nokia E71? I’d say yes, but a conditional yes. The Nokia E72 retails for about Php19,000 to Php22,000 in stores. It’s introduction brought the E71 down to just Php15,000. If you have the budget, I’d say go for the Nokia E72 because of the 62% faster CPU, UI improvements and additional features — all worth the ~Php5k price difference. The elegant design is just icing on the cake.

If you’re on a tight budget, the Nokia E71 will do. If you already own an E71 for a year like me, you can sell the unit at Php9-11K and a lot of people will grab the deal. You can then use the extra dough to get yourself a brand new Nokia E72.

-yugatech

LG GW620 Black review

The LG GW620 features a vivid 3.0 inch touchscreen display and slide out QWERTY keyboard striking the perfect balance for web browsing and staying in touch. The GW620 runs on the Google Android operating system which lets you enhance your phone with downloadable apps from the Android Market, access to Google services such as Gmail and Google Maps and customize the phone to suit your needs. The LG GW620 also features HSDPA, Wi-Fi and GPS and a 5.0 Megapixel camera.
Android Operating System 

The LG GW620 runs on the Android operating system, developed in part by Google. Make your Android smart phone smarter with downloadable applications from the Android Market app store. Full customisation and support for Google sevices such as Google Maps, G-Mail and Google Search are all Possible with Android.

Touchscreen

The LG GW620 features a crystal clear 3 inch TFT touchscreen display. Use your fingers to navigate through menus; once you've used a touchscreen phone you'll never look back! The GW620 even has a built in accelerometer which automatically rotates the screen to match how the phone is held plus a slide out QWERTY keyboard so you'll be firing off emails and messages in no time.

3G

The GW620 features 3G which stands for third generation, and the system is the third generation in the evolution of mobile networks, after analogue and GSM. 3G offers high speed data transfers and the ability to make video calls between compatible mobile phones.

HSDPA

HSDPA offers a similar benefit to a 3G network that GPRS offered to the GSM networks. It offers a higher speed data transfer with a compatible handset. HSDPA is often referred to as Mobile Broadband.

Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi you can use your LG phone to connect to a local wireless network (W-LAN) to connect to the internet. This offers a cheap (sometimes free) method of connecting to the net to download emails, files, or check on your favourite website.

GPS

With built in GPS you can use the GW620 to locate your position, plan your journey, and as a general SatNav device, when used in conjunction with compatible mapping software.

Web Browser

With a built in Web Browser you can access internet sites directly from your handset. Check the latest scores, look up train times, get a weather report, or find the answer to the question in the pub quiz. With the inbuilt web browser you have the power of the internet with you, wherever you are.

5.0 Megapixel Camera

Thanks to a built in 5.0 megapixel camera, with auto focus, the LG Android phone takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog or favourite photo sharing site such as Flickr.

Bluetooth v2.0

Thanks to Bluetooth wireless technology, data transmission is quick and easy. And what's more, with Bluetooth wireless printing, sending images or documents to a compatible printer is child's play wherever you are, allowing you to produce quality printouts effortlessly.

Music Player

With a built in music player, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.

Email Client

The LG GW620 has an email client, which will allow you to receive email from your own personal email account, and send pictures, videos or text emails to any email account anywhere in the world. Email access on the phone is simple to set up and a cost effective way of keeping in touch.

See few of its specs below:

• Features

  Android Operating System
  HSDPA
  Wi-Fi
  GPS
  A-GPS
  QWERTY keyboard
  MP3 Music Player
  MP3 ringtones
  WAP 2.0 / XHTML
  Bluetooth v2.0
  Accelerometer
  Instant Messaging
  E-mail
  Organiser
  Voice memo
  

• Dimensions

  TBC
  

• Weight

  TBC
  

• Main Display

  TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colours
  320 x 480 pixels, 3.0 inches
  

• Digital Camera

  5.0 megapixel
  2560 x 1920 pixels
  Autofocus
  Video Capture
  

• Memory

  On board TBC
  microSD (TransFlash)
  

 

Also known as

The LG GW620 is also known as the Etna.

What's in the box?

• Instruction Manual
• Standard Li-ion Battery
• Mains Charger

Sony Ericsson Elm & Sony Ericsson Hazel

A pair of new "GreenHeart" handsets, the Sony Ericsson Hazel and Sony Ericsson Elm are two fairly conventional phones that slot into the upper midrange market.

What sets these two handsets apart from most other phones is their environmental credentials. Although all mobile phones
are quite environmentally unfriendly, mostly due to the exotic materials that they are made from, the Elm and Hazel do go some way to reducing the
impact that they make.

To this end, the Sony Ericsson Hazel and Elm are made with a high proportion of recycled plastics, are free from hazardous chemicals and come with a low-power consumption charger. There is an electronic manual in the phone itself, plus a "Walk Mate eco application" and "Green calculator". The handsets are shipped in minimal packaging in order to reduce waste.

We have always said that one of the best ways to minimise the impact that your mobile phone habit has on the environment is to pick a really good phone and keep it for longer, and then recycle it when you are done. Some "environmentally friendly" phones in the past have been of such a low specification that they have been almost obsolete before they ship. With the Hazel and Elm phones, Sony Ericsson have made sure that the devices have a decent enough specification so that they should still be useful in two to three years time.

The Sony Ericsson Hazel is a slider phone with a 2.6" QVGA display, the Elm is a lightweight monoblock device with a smaller 2.2" QVGA screen. Almost all the other technical specifications are identical between the two phones - both the Elm and Hazel have a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, flash and geo-tagging, they include a GPS receiver with Google Maps and a trial version of the Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation application, they have 3.5G support plus WiFi, microSD expandable memory, a multimedia player and an FM radio.

From the front, both the Elm and Hazel have a very standard layout, but one novel and elegant feature is the way that the back of the phone is curved to fit into the palm of the user's hand, something that is particularly noticeable on the Elm. This is a very simple piece of industrial design, but it certainly makes these two handsets more noticeable and we suspect that we will see it on other phones in the future too.

Sony Ericsson handsets tend to come with a slew of multimedia and personal information management tools, and the Elm and Hazel are no exception. Of course, there's a web browser, email client and RSS reader and these two phones with synchronize with Microsoft Exchange too.

At just 90 grams in weight and 110 x 45 x 14mm in size, the Elm is pretty lightweight for a 3.5G phone like this, the Hazel is a fair bit chunkier at 120 grams and 102 x 50 x 60mm.. but then it does have a much bigger screen. For both handsets, talktime on 3G is quoted as about 4 hours with a maximum of around 18 days standby time.

The Elm will be available from Q1 2010 in Metal Black and Pearly Rose colours, but for some reason you will have to wait for the nearly identical Hazel until Q2 2010, and that will come in Superior Black and Passionate Red schemes. There's no guidance on price, but our best guess is that these will come in the €250-€300 price range SIM free when they hit retail outlets.

Critics of Sony Ericsson might argue that the best thing that the company can do to help the environment is to make phones that work properly in the first place, so that they don't have to be replaced under warranty when they go wrong. If Sony Ericsson can't get its quality control up to scratch, then the whole GreenHeart project is really rather pointless.

Motorola MILESTONE review

The Motorola MILESTONE is the GSM version of the Motorola DROID, and is tipped to be the first Android 2.0 smartphone to be released in Europe.

There are a handful of differences between the DROID and MILESTONE, the most obvious one being that this is a
GSM / UMTS device.

Just in case you missed the fuss over the DROID last week, we'll recap briefly: the Motorola MILESTONE has a large 3.7" 480 x 854 pixel touchscreen display, a five megapixel camera, 3.5G support, WiFi, and GPS. Inside is a 550 MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor which is reportedly as powerful as the CPU in the Apple iPhone 3GS. There's a fairly conventional slide-out QWERTY keyboard , and Motorola say that this is the slimmest device like this coming in at 13.7mm.

Although the camera seems a little basic, it does have autofocus, dual LED flash and can capture widescreen 720 x 480 pixel video at 24 frames per second. The new version of Android also has significantly improved camera software.

Android 2.0 is a big improvement over previous versions, but one major difference between the software on the DROID and MILESTONE is that the MILESTONE doesn't have the new version of Google maps with turn-by-turn navigation, and instead it comes with a trial version of Motorola's MOTONAV application. Presumably, Google Maps will be upgradeable when it becomes available in Europe.

There's a little confusion over the MILESTONE's touchscreen features, Motorola's product data sheet shows that it might have multi-touch capabilities that are apparently lacking from the DROID. The rest of the software suite is comprehensive and appears to be the same overall features as the DROID.

Most major video and audio formats are supported on the MILESTONE, and there's a 3.5mm audio socket and stereo Bluetooth as well. As standard, the Motorola MILESTONE comes with an 8GB card in the box (the US DROID has a 16GB card), and this is expandable up to 32GB using a compatible microSD card.

This is a quad-band GSM phone with 900 / 2100MHz UMTS support, HSPA (3.5G) high-speed downloads and uploads, plus 802.11b and g WiFi. The large 1400 mAh battery gives up to 6.5 hours talktime and 14 days standby time, although it is not clear if these are GSM or 3G figures. Measuring 116 x 60 x 13.7mm and weighing 165 grams, the MILESTONE is quite a large device, but then it does come with a large screen and QWERTY keyboard.

There's no exact word on availability, except that we know Germany and Italy will see it first. O2 Germany's page indicates a SIM-free price of €481 which seems to be good value for such a high-end handset. With a bit of luck, the MILESTONE will be available in some regions before Christmas, although when it will turn up in the UK is a mystery.

One optional extra is the MILESTONE Multimedia
Station which is a combined docking station and charger, and there's also a Phone Holder so that the MILESTONE can be used as an in-car satellite navigation system.

This is an impressive looking device, and crucially it seems cheaper than the Nokia N900 and the new version of Android closes the gap somewhat between this type of phone and the iPhone. If Motorola can get the MILESTONE to market quickly enough, and if they can make sure that everything works properly.. then this handset could well be a winner.

LG Chocolate BL40 Touch Screen

LG’s most awaited mobile phone has arrived in the Philippines. The new LG Chocolate (LG BL40) is the 4th handset in LG’s Black Label Series and successor to the highly-acclaimed LG Chocolate (on the top 5 of most sold handsets in the world).

This 4-inch multi-touch screen has a
form factor that reminds me of a Hershey’s bar.

The 4-inch screen has a resolution of 345×800 pixels with an internal storage of 1.1GB but can support up to 32GB via microSD card. For connectivity, it has WiFi 802.11 b/g, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.1.

For multimedia, it has FM tuner and FM transmitter, a 5 MP autofocus camera (Schneider-Kreuznach optics) with LED flash, Dolby Mobile sound speakers, 3.5mm audio jack and TV out.
The LG BL40 is now being displayed in LG Concept Store in Megamall and has a reported retail price of Php26,000.

Samsung Jet mobille : Smarter than a smartphone!

JET demonstrates the dominant performance that full touch users expect centering around multimedia. Speedy processor and ultra brilliant display maximize user satisfaction. The mobile of tomorrow offering consumers’ real wants in a full touch mobile.

Here are the basic spec for Samsung Jet:

Camera	Camera Resolutio	5MP

Video	Video recording	Yes
	Video messaging	Yes
	Video telephony	Yes

Music & Sound	Music Player	Yes
	3D sound technology	DNSe / 5.1Ch

Fun & Entertainment	FM Radio	Yes

Business & Office	Document Viewer	Yes
	Mobile Printing	PictBridge
	Voice memo & Voice mail	Yes

Connectivity	Bluetooth	v.2.1 EDR
	USB	2.0 High Speed
	WIFI	Yes
	TV-Output	Yes

Memory	User Memory	2.0GB + microSD
	External Memory	microSD (up to 16GB)

Further Informations	Touch Screen	Yes (R-Type)
	Mobile Tracker	Yes

And here are the key features of Samsung Jet:

sleek design

Sleek lines and subtle curves personify its ergonomic intelligence, cradling perfectly and comfortably in your hand. The highly touchable main key, a black gem-like cubic icon, is beautifully inlaid into a slightly textured matte surface designed for durability. Incorporating high-end materials and otherwise highly polished surfaces that will easily maintain its clean, pristine character for you to use and enjoy without worry.

intuitive 3D user interface

Intuitive touch interface delivers a faster, more responsive user experience. Supported by a high performance processor, Samsung Jet lets you do what you want with the flick of a finger or wrist.

music player

Music lovers won’t have to compromize anymore with tiny ear buds given Samsung Jet’s built-in 3.5mm ear jack lets you plug in your trusted stereo headphones. You could enjoy the multi-format music player that accommodates all music files, especially convenient for downloads or opening music files from friends.

mobile tracker

Mobile tracker automatically sends an SMS message to a pre-designated number alerting you when your phone’s SIM card is changed, increasing your chances of recovering a lost or stolen mobile phone.

 

ultra brilliant display, AMOLED

The vivid color and outstanding luminescence of AMOLED on a large 3.1” display, with ultra high WVGA (480 x 800) resolution, maximizes viewing enjoyment. You can watch movies from any angle and enjoy response time on par with the speed of light, enhancing your comfort and ease of use.

QWERTY keypad

Reply quickly to messages with the full touch QWERTY keypad which looks like a tiny version of your computer's keyboard and makes typing easier.

5.0 megapixel camera

You will benefit from a 5 megapixel auto-focus camera installed with all the necessary features to create excellent photos every time. Dual power LED provides double the light of a normal flash, flooding your subject with light when needed.

online widgets

You can maximize the usefulness of your mobile with different kinds of embedded widgets, adding more as needed and customized by preference via downloadable widgets.

WiFi

Hit your favorite WiFi hotspot with Samsung Jet’s one-finger zoom capability and keep in touch with your online communities.

 

 Have you made your decission?

Little Review for Nokia 6700 slide

The colorful and compact Nokia 6700 slide is designed for you to capture and share life's special moments, and to enjoy your choice of messaging and social networking services.

See details and pictures below:

Here is a broad Key Features for New Nokia 6700 Slide:

Messaging

• Faster data connections mean you can quickly transfer files, enjoy chat, and update your status – and stay in constant touch with your friends.
• Sync your existing email and access it from your phone – the most common protocols are supported, such as SMTP, IMAP4 and POP3.
• Use Nokia Messaging to set up your own email account, or get a free account from Ovi Mail.
• You can also access other 3rd party email services, like Hotmail, directly from your phone.
• Send instant messages and chat with your friends with Ovi Contacts.

Ovi Contacts

• Stay in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues with quick access to Ovi Contacts – check status messages and see what your friends are up to.
• Synchronise your contacts list at the touch of a button and back up to your PC.
• Chat with your friends, share your location and arrange to meet, or share what song you are listening to.

Design

• The Nokia 6700 slide has just the right proportions – it's slim and ready to play.
• Choose from a variety of colorful covers: Petrol Blue, Purple, Pink, Red, Lime, Raw Aluminium – which color fits your style?.
• Enjoy the warm and robust feel of well-crafted metallic finishing.

Photos and Video

• Take great pictures with the high quality 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens.
• You are always ready for those special moments with the dedicated capture key, autofocus and dual LED flash.
• View your photos on the bright 2.2" screen, edit on your phone, and instantly share your pictures to Share on Ovi, Flickr, Picasa or other sharing sites.
• Shoot video, stream video from the mobile web, and make video calls by taking advantage of the secondary camera on the front of the phone.

Home screen

• See your favorite contacts and their pictures on your home screen – you can click to call them, or check their text messages and call logs.
• Get Ovi Share notifications straight to your home screen – know immediately when your friends are commenting on your photos.
• There are plenty of applications for social sites – like Ovi, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube etc. – all grouped together in your menu so you can access them quickly and easily.

Music

• Listen to music on the move – enjoy your music collection or listen to the stereo FM radio.
• Manage your music and rip tracks from your compatible PC with the Nokia Music Manager.

Ovi Share

• Take photos and instantly share them – choose share online and upload to your favorite site at the touch of a button.
• Share and comment on your photos with your friends with Share on Ovi – and see when you get new notifications on your phone's home screen.
• Quickly share links to your files with Ovi Share – or give access to your album to just a few of your contacts.
• Shooting and sharing videos is just as easy as sharing photos – you can make edits on your phone and then upload to sites like YouTube – all while you are on the move.

 The full comprehensive details of its specifications:

Design

Dimensions

• Form: slide
• Dimensions: 95.2 x 46.1 x 15.9 mm
• Weight (with battery): 110 g
• Volume: 52 cc

Keys and Input Methods

• Dedicated image capture key
• 5 way Navi™ key
• Call, end, clear and application keys
• Alpha numeric keypad

Display and User Interface

• Size: 2.2"
• Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
• 16 million colors
• Ambient light sensor (ALS)

Colors

• Available colors:
  • Petrol Blue
  • Purple
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Lime
  • Raw Aluminum

Personalization

• Customisable profiles
• Video ringtones
• Ringtones: mp3, .mid, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA
• Themes
• wallpapers
• screensavers
• ringtones
• pre-installed themes
• changeable color themes

Hardware

Power Management

• BL-4C 860 mAh Li-Ion battery
• Talk-time (maximum):
  • GSM 4 h
  • UMTS 3 h
• Standby time (maximum):
  • GSM 300 h
  • UMTS 250 h
• Music playback time (offline mode, maximum): 29 h

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

Operating Frequency

• Quad band GSM EDGE 850/900/1900/2100
• WCDMA 900/1900/2100 or WCDMA 850/1900/2100 (available in selected markets only)
• Automatic switching between GSM bands
• Flight mode

Connectivity

• Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
• Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization
• High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
• 2.5 mm AV connector

Memory

• MicroSD memory card slot, hot swappable, up to 16 GB
• Internal memory: up to 60 MB

Data Network

• GPRS MSC 32 (RX+TX: 5+1, 4+2, 3+3 - cl. B+C)
• EDGE Rel. 4: MSC 32 (RX+TX: 5+1, 4+2, 3+3)
• TCP/IP support
• HSDPA cat9, maximum speed up to 10.2 Mbps
• HSUPA cat5, maximum speed up to 2 Mbps
• Support for MS Outlook synchronisation of contacts, calendar and notes

*Requires data service. Data Services may not be available in all networks. Data transmission speeds may be as high as 10.2 Mbps, but may vary based upon network capabilities and other conditions. The establishment and continuation of a data connection depends on network availability, provider support and signal strength.

Software & Applications

Software platform & user interface

• S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
• Symbian OS version 9.3
• Voice commands
• FOTA (Firmware update Over The Air)

Personal Information Management (PIM)

• Calendar and Contacts with location support
• To-do List
• Active Notes
• Recorder
• Calculator
• Clock
• Converter

Applications

• Freestyle Email
• Instant Messaging 2.0
• Nokia Messaging Service
• Freestyle Calendar
• Freestyle Contacts
• Calendar plug-in
• Active Idle
• Startup Settings 3
• My Nokia 4.1
• Welcome Application 2.1
• Switch 5.0
• Cherry v2
• Settings Wizard 6
• Facebook (icon launcher)
• Friendster (icon launcher)
• Flickr (Application)
• VOX (Application)
• Twitter (Icon Launcher)
• Hi5 (Icon Launcher)
• MySpace (icon launcher)
• YouTube (icon launcher)
• Share on Ovi 4.3 (Application)
• Files on Ovi 1.2.1 (Widget)
• Contacts on Ovi 1.1 (Application)
• Dantes Camera Application
• Photos 6.0
• Simple video Editor 6.1
• Still Image Editor 3.1
• Video Center 4.0
• Image print
• Music Player
• FM Radio
• Browser 7.1
• Barcode Reader
• Active notes
• OVI Store 1.5
• Search 4.1
• Voice commands
• IAD ph2
• People-Centric homescreen
• Nokia Maps

* Some services may be available only via downloading or upgrading.

Communications

Email and messaging

• Freestyle Email client (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS (OMA 1.3)
• Nokia Messaging (email, IM, presence)
• OMA email notification support
• Support for email attachments
• Mail for Exchange*
• SMS with support for concatenated SMS for long messages
• List of recently used numbers in message editor
• Multiple SMS deletion
• Audio Messaging (AMS)
• Common inbox for SMS and MMS messages
• Message reader (SMS and email with high quality text-to-speech)

*Some services may be available only by downloading or upgrading. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or email features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ringtones cannot be forwarded.

Call management

• Integrated hands-free speakerphone
• Automatic answer with headset or car kit
• Any key answer
• Call waiting, call hold, call divert
• Call timer
• Talking ringtones
• Enhanced voice dialling
• Speed dialling
• Logging of dialled, received and missed calls
• Conference calling with up to 3 participants
• Contacts with images
• Video calling
• Vibrating alert (internal)

Sharing & Internet

Browsing and internet

• Nokia Web Browser 7.1 with Mini Map
• Supported markup languages: XHTML
• Supported protocols: WAP 2.0
• TCP/IP, JavaScript and Flash LIte 3.0 support
• RSS feeds support
• Video streaming support
• Nokia Mobile Search
• Nokia Download! to support to discover, download, and install add-on applications and widgets
• Share on Ovi notifications on homescreen
• Share Online connectivity to popular sharing services

Photography

Camera

• 5 megapixel camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) with Carl Zeiss optics
• Still image formats: JPEG, EXIF
• Autofocus
• Dual LED flash
• Zoom up to 8x (digital)
• Secondary camera for video calls (VGA, 640 x 480 pixels)

Image capture

• Flash modes: On, off, automatic
• Flash operating range: 1m
• White balance modes: automatic, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
• Capture modes: still, sequence, self-timer, video
• Color tone modes: normal, greyscale, sepia, negative
• Full screen viewfinder
• Active toolbar
• Dedicated capture key
• Landscape (horizontal) orientation
• Image Editor on device
• Direct printing to compatible picture printers

Video

Video cameras

• 5 megapixel main video camera with Carl Zeiss optics
• Up to 4x digital zoom
• Secondary camera (QCIF) for video calls
• Maximum clip length only restricted by available free memory
• White balance modes: automatic, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
• Color tone modes: normal, greyscale, sepia, negative
• Video light

Video sharing and playback

• Video Centre service support
• download and stream internet videos
• WMV support
• RSS feed compatibility
• Video Editor
• Video sharing support via Share on Ovi
• Share Online connectivity to popular sharing services
• Support for Flash video
• Support for video streaming
• Landscape mode video playback

Video codecs & formats

• Video capture
• at up to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) at 15 fps
• at up to 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) at 30 fps
• Video recording file formats: MP4 (default), 3GP (for MMS); codecs: H.263, MPEG-4
• Audio recording file formats: AMR-NB
• Video playback file formats: MP4, 3GP; codecs H.263, H.264
• Video calling at up to 176 x 144 pixels; low up to 5 fps, normal up to 10 fps, smooth up to 15 fps
• DRM support: OMA DRM 2 video, Windows DRM-10, WMV

Music & audio

Music features

• Nokia Nseries Music Player
• playlists
• equaliser
• selection by artist, album and genre
• album graphics display
• Nokia Music Store support
• Nokia Music Manager (PC application)*
• Audio file formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+
• DRM support: OMA DRM 2.0/1.0
• Ringtones
• up to 64 voice polyphony MIDI ringtones
• Nokia ringtones
• video ringtones
• NB-AMR audio clips
• MP3, MP4 and AAC files

*Requires a compatible PC.

Radio

• Stereo FM radio (87.5-108 MHz/76-90 MHz), RDS

Gaming

Gaming

• Included games
• Bounce 2

Environmental features

Energy efficiency

• Power Save mode, ambient light sensor, unplug charger reminder, High Efficiency Charger AC-8

Materials

• Free of PVC, nickel free on the product surface and brominated & chlorinated compounds/brominated compounds and chlorinated flame retardants, antimony trioxide

Packaging

• 100 % recyclable, reduced compact package size/reduced flat package size

Eco content and services

• Eco zone via Download!/Ovi store

Recycling

• Device is up to 80 % recyclable

User manual

• Black & white printing, Green Page with eco tips

Package contents

Standard Sales Package

• Nokia 6700 slide handset
• Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101D
• Nokia 2 GB microSD Card MU-37
• Nokia Stereo Headset WH-101
• Nokia High Efficiency Charger AC-8
• Nokia Battery BL-4CT
• User guide

Accessories

Recommended accessories

• Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-105
• Nokia 16 GB MicroSD card MU-44
• Nokia Extra Power DC-11

Nokia E72 vs. Nokia E71

Now that I’ve got both the Nokia E72 and the Nokia E71, we can have a face to face comparison between the two E-series phones.

The Nokia E72 has an accelerometer for auto-rotate and an optical trackpad which the E71 did not have. The E72 has 3.5mm jack while the E71 has 2.5mm. The E72 internal storage is 250MB while the E71 has 110MB.

Supported HSDPA speed for the E72 is up to
10.2Mbps while the E71 is just 3.6Mbps. The camera on the E72 is 5MP while it’s only 3.2MP on the E71. The processor
was also upgraded from 369MHz to ARM 11 600MHz. The Nokia E72 lost the infrared which was present in the E71.

The E71 and E72 has the same thickness at 10mm by the E72 added a gram of weight to 128g but small over-all volume by 1cc. The keypad
has also shrunk a bit on the E72 compared to the E71 but the former has a dedicated flashlight function.

The Nokia E72 has also been out in stores for a couple of weeks now and retails between Php19,500 to Php23,500. The E71 is now down to Php15,000.

Nokia 6700 Classic Gold Edition

If you thought the iPhone 3G

Supreme is too expensive for a jewelry phone, how about an 18k gold Nokia 6700 Classic Gold Edition?

It has basically the same specs as the regular 6700 Classic that came out earlier except this one is gold-plated.

You get 3G/HSDPA, GPS, 5MP camera and an 8GB microSD. The Nokia 6700 Classic Gold Edition will come out in 2010 for around Php25,000. Not bad, eh?

Nokia N97 A new dimension of mobile phones

A new dimension of mobile phones.

Key Features:

• Full slide out keyboard
• Cover keys (S60 keys, Menu key, Send/End keys)
• Touch screen
• 4-way navigation key with centre select
• Dedicated camera and volume keys

Other Key Features:
Browsing and Internet

• Full web browsing of real web pages
• Web browsing with touch control
• Supported markup languages: HTML, XHTML MP, WML, CSS
• Supported protocols: HTTP v1.1, WAP
• TCP/IP support
• Visual history, HTML and JavaScript support, Flash Lite 3.0 and Flash video support
• Nokia Mobile Search
• RSS reader
• Support for Nokia Download! to discover, download and install add-on applications and widgets
• Support for streaming video
• Photos with view by tag cloud, month, album, slide show and photo editor
• Online Share with connectivity to popular sharing services
• Nokia XpressPrint: direct printing via USB connection (PictBridge), Bluetooth connectivity (BPP), and WLAN (UPnP) or via online printing
• Video call and video sharing support (WCDMA network services)

GPS and Navigation

• Integrated GPS, A-GPS receivers
• Compass and accelerometer for correct orientation of display
• Nokia Maps
• Nokia Map loader application via PC
• 3 months Walk and Drive navigation license included (some variation by region)*

Camera (photography)

• 5.0 megapixel (2584 x 1938 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics
• Still image file format JPEG/EXIF
• Auto focus + dual LED flash
• Zoom Up to 14x (digital)
• Secondary camera for video calls, VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Camera (video)

• Main camera
  
  • 5 megapixel with Carl Zeiss optics
  • Take high quality 16:9 videos
  
  
• Video capture in MPEG-4 up to VGA at 30 fps
• Digital Video Stabilization
• Video clip length: up to 90 minutes
• Video file format: .mp4 (default), .3gp (for MMS)
• Settings for scene, video light, white balance, colour tone
• Secondary camera
  
  • VGA for video calls
  
  

Music and Audio

• Comes with Music*
• Nokia Nseries Music Player
• Music Recommender
• Music Store
• Nokia Music Manager (PC application**)
• Music codecs MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA
• Music meta-data ID3 tags, album art
• Bit rate up to 320 kbps
• DRM support WM DRM, OMA DRM 2.0/1.0
• Stereo FM radio (87.5-108 MHz/76-90 MHz), RDS and Visual Radio™ support
• FM transmitter
• Stereo FM radio (87.5-108 MHz/76-90 MHz), RDS and Visual Radio™ support
  

Operating Frequency:

• (RM-505, Global) WCDMA 900/1900/2100, Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA, GPRS, A-GPS, WLAN
• (RM-506, PR China) E-GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A-GPS
• (RM-507, Americas) WCDMA 850/1900/2100, Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A-GPS, WLAN
• Automatic switching between GSM bands
• Flight mode

Dimensions:

• Form: Side-slide with tilting screen
• Volume: 88 cc
• Dimensions: 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm (18.25 mm at thickest point)
• Weight (with battery): 150 g
• Additional size and shape information:
  
  • Sliding tilt mechanism
  
  

Display:

• Size: 3.5"
• Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels
• Up to 16.7 million colours
• Resistive touch screen with separate touch foil and touch feedback
• Brightness control
• Orientation sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light detector

Messaging:

• Easy-to-use email client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents
• Support for SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, MMS, SMS. Unified SMS/MMS editor
• Email web widget
• Nokia Email
• Mail for Exchange*

Personal Information Management:

• Detailed contact information
• Calendar
• To-do list
• Notes
• Recorder
• Calculator
• Clock
• Converter

Connectivity:

• Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
• TV out
• Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation
• High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
• 3.5 mm AV connector

Memory:

• microSD memory card slot, hot swappable, up to 16 GB
• Internal memory: 32 GB

Power management:

• BP-4L 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery
• Talk time (maximum):
  
  • GSM up to 570 min
  • WCDMA up to 360 min
  
  
• Standby time (maximum):
  
  • GSM up to 430 h
  • WCDMA up to 400 h
  
  
• Video playback time (maximum): VGA 30fps
• QCIF 15fps up to 5.5 h
• Video recording time (maximum): up to 1 h per clip
• Music playback time (maximum): up to 40 h
  

Nokia N96 Designed for Video and TV Entertainment

Designed for Video and TV entertainment.

Key Features:
Browsing and Internet

• Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map, visual history, HTML and JavaScript support, Flash Lite 3.0 and Flash video support
• RSS reader

Maps and Navigation

• Built-in GPS receiver, with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)*
• Nokia Maps application
• Free downloadable maps of over 150 countries, millions of locations, location details and satellite imagery**
• Upgrades available for purchase: Multimedia city guides and Navigation services: Drive - voice guided car navigation, or Walk - pedestrian-optimized turn-by turn guidance

Camera (photography)

• Up to 5 megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels)
• Carl Zeiss Optics: Tessar™ lens
• Auto-focus, auto-exposure
• F-number/aperture: F2.8
• Focal length: 5.2 mm
• Focus range 10 cm to infinity
• Dual-LED camera flash, video light, recording indicator, auto-focus assist light
• Secondary: VGA (640 x 480 pixels) sensor

Camera (video)

• Video capture in MPEG-4 up to VGA at 30 fps
• Digital Video Stabilization
• Video clip length: limited by storage
• Video file format: .mp4 (default), .3gp (for MMS)
• Settings for scene, video light, white balance, color tone

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

Line TV

• Broadcast Television (DVB-H) capable
• -DVB-H based mobile TV with internal antenna
• -DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz

Music and Audio

• 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
• 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

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

Display:

• 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

Messaging:

• Easy-to-use email client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents
• Support for SMTP, IMAP4, POP3, MMS, SMS. Unified SMS/MMS editor
• Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (sold separately)

Connectivity:

• WLAN - IEEE802.11 g/b with UPnP support
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 with Micro USB type B interface
• 3.5mm stereo headset plug , TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
• Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio and Enhanced Data Rates (EDR)
• Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB and Bluetooth wireless technology

Memory:

• 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)

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)