PhoneReviews tag:phonereviews.us,2007://3 2007-09-23T11:41:44Z Phone Reviews from phoneblip.com featuring Motorola, Nokia, LG, Samsung, Palm and all your favorite mobile phone manufacturers. Movable Type 3.2 Nokie 6301 Announced tag:phonereviews.us,2007://3.2004 2007-09-23T11:41:14Z 2007-09-23T11:41:44Z With a sleek stainless steel design, the Nokia 6301 phone launched today is not only stylish, but offers consumers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology. The Nokia 6301... Peter nokia_6301_Girl.jpg
With a sleek stainless steel design, the Nokia 6301 phone launched today is not only stylish, but offers consumers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology. The Nokia 6301 phone uses UMA technology to integrate the benefits of landline and a mobile phone, including seamless indoor coverage, sound quality and affordability.

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"The convergence of mobile and fixed/land-line technologies means consumers are looking for products that can help make their lives easier," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6301 utilizing UMA technology, worldwide triband GSM coverage is combined with superior indoor WLAN coverage to create a device that people can use in virtually any situation.

With UMA technology, the consumer can use the GSM network or a broadband Internet-connected WLAN network for mobile services. This can ensure excellent indoor coverage both at office and home. The consumer can have one multi-mode handset that works everywhere with enhanced and easy-to-use voice services. And, WLAN/UMA provides excellent coverage and sound quality, even in areas where mobile phone reception has previously been poor.

With UMA technology, the Nokia 6301 benefits operators as well, allowing them to deliver voice and data services to subscribers over WLAN, substantially increasing mobile service availability while decreasing the costs related to network deployment.

Orange will be one of the first operators to offer the Nokia 6301, as part of its Unik/Unique portfolio.

Yves Maitre, Senior Vice President, Devices, Orange said "The Nokia 6301 is a stylish new addition to our Unik range of converged fixed and mobile phones. Orange's Unik offer brings together the convenience of a single phone and tariff at home and on the move and the widest range of UMA handsets. The Nokia 6301, with its sleek candy bar design and attractive stainless steel exterior adds to the appeal of Unik for Orange customers."

The Nokia 6301 is an evolution of the modern monoblock design. Weighing a mere 93 grams and measuring less than 13.1mm thin, the Nokia 6301 is constructed of quality materials. To accompany the UMA technology, the Nokia 6301 also offers consumers a modern suite of features, including a 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and full screen viewfinder. Ideal for home and office, the Nokia 6301 comes with an attractive desk stand, the Nokia Desk Stand DT-23, to hold the phone and keep its battery charged while connected to WLAN.

The clean lines and recessed buttons of the Nokia 6301 are highlighted by a stainless steel frame with hand-hugging curves. In addition, the Nokia 6301 includes:
- 2-inch QVGA screen
- USB/PC Synchronization
- Internal user memory of 30MB and 128MB in-box microSD card, with support for up to 4GB microSD cards
- Voice dialing, voice commands and voice recording
- MP3 player, FM radio
- Integrated hands-free speaker

The Nokia 6301 has a talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby time of up to 14 days. The Nokia 6301 is expected to begin shipping to select markets in Europe during the fourth quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of 230 euros before subsidies or taxes.

Article Courtesy of Nokia

]]> iPhone Sales Jump due to Job's Gimmick tag:phonereviews.us,2007://3.1990 2007-09-18T14:33:47Z 2007-09-18T14:34:18Z After selling 500,000 units on its first weekend and then surpassing the 1 million mark after a sharp and controversial price cut a few weeks later the iPhone is projected to sell over 2 million units by the end... Peter apple-iphone-big.jpg

After selling 500,000 units on its first weekend and then surpassing the 1 million mark after a sharp and controversial price cut a few weeks later the iPhone is projected to sell over 2 million units by the end of the year. The price, now $399, is thought to be low enough to appeal to holiday shoppers, putting it in the reach of more consumers. Bitten by the initial price drop, original buyers are scrambling to put together the paperwork to get themselves a $100 credit at the Apple store. The bitter taste, though, perhaps won't be washed out by the time Apple has their next hyped product, whatever that is.

]]> iPhone Sales Rise on Job's Pricing Gimmick tag:phonereviews.us,2007://3.1989 2007-09-18T14:32:55Z 2007-09-18T14:33:32Z After selling 500,000 units on its first weekend and then surpassing the 1 million mark after a sharp and controversial price cut a few weeks later the iPhone is projected to sell over 2 million units by the end... Peter apple-iphone-big.jpg

After selling 500,000 units on its first weekend and then surpassing the 1 million mark after a sharp and controversial price cut a few weeks later the iPhone is projected to sell over 2 million units by the end of the year. The price, now $399, is thought to be low enough to appeal to holiday shoppers, putting it in the reach of more consumers. Bitten by the initial price drop, original buyers are scrambling to put together the paperwork to get themselves a $100 credit at the Apple store. The bitter taste, though, perhaps won't be washed out by the time Apple has their next hyped product, whatever that is.

]]> Review: LG VX8600 tag:phonereviews.us,2007://3.1985 2007-03-19T00:27:05Z 2007-03-19T00:32:26Z "...the VX8600 is more than just looks; this is one of Verizon's better handsets, offering excellent call quality and a solid foundation of features and subscription services for the mobile-information savvy. However, consumers should note that Verizon doesn't provide... Peter LG_VX8600.jpg

"...the VX8600 is more than just looks; this is one of Verizon's better handsets, offering excellent call quality and a solid foundation of features and subscription services for the mobile-information savvy.

However, consumers should note that Verizon doesn't provide all the accessories needed out of the box for consumers to use all of the VX8600's features (namely its music playing features) right away..."

Read the Full Review at Mobiledia (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Samsung E900 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1886 2006-11-03T21:26:07Z 2006-11-03T21:34:41Z "...The TFT LCD screen displays all images perfectly, also allowing video playback and recording on the device. The 262k colour screen also means that all 2 megapixel images will be displayed in fantastic quality, and can be transferred between... Peter samsung_e900.jpg

"...The TFT LCD screen displays all images perfectly, also allowing video playback and recording on the device. The 262k colour screen also means that all 2 megapixel images will be displayed in fantastic quality, and can be transferred between devices through the now standard Bluetooth. The E900 is a Tri band GMS 900 / 1800 / 1900 phone so it should be good for holiday travel plus it has data support with Edge capability..."

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Read the Full Review at Lord Percy (click for full Review)

]]> Review: i-mate SPL tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1883 2006-11-03T21:11:10Z 2006-11-03T21:23:49Z "...my experience with the SPL was completely opposite to that of the Lobster - it far exceeded my expectations. I hadn't realised it included miniSD, which meant I could just pop in my (now unused) 2GB miniSD - fantastic.... Peter i-mate_spl.jpg

"...my experience with the SPL was completely opposite to that of the Lobster - it far exceeded my expectations.

I hadn't realised it included miniSD, which meant I could just pop in my (now unused) 2GB miniSD - fantastic. It includes AKU3, brilliant, as Compact Framework 2 applications become more numerous (including my own). Everyone who's seen the device has been impressed by it's styling, and the more than acceptable battery life (in my usage scenario) is the icing on the cake.

As I mentioned above, I have reservations about the keypad, but as the days have passed, I have become more familiar with the layout, and I'm finding that i'm missing the key I was aiming for much-much less, to the point that I am now feeling happy to be using the SPL as my everyday device. Of course, if I was a multi-tapper rather than a T9'er, I might not be so happy..."

Read the Full Review at Modaco (click for full Review)

]]> Review: E-TEN Glofiish X500 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1877 2006-11-01T23:34:59Z 2006-11-01T23:38:32Z "E-TEN recently announced the latest addition to its portfolio of Pocket PC phones, the creatively titled glofiish X500. The manufacturer claims the glofiish X500 is the thinnest Pocket PC phone in the world that incorporates WiFi and GPS functionality,... Peter eten_glofiish_x500.jpg

"E-TEN recently announced the latest addition to its portfolio of Pocket PC phones, the creatively titled glofiish X500. The manufacturer claims the glofiish X500 is the thinnest Pocket PC phone in the world that incorporates WiFi and GPS functionality, and with a thickness of only 15.5mm (0.61"), it is hard to argue with that statement...

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Read the Full Review at Mobileburn (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Nokia N73 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1874 2006-11-01T23:08:00Z 2006-11-01T23:15:42Z "Featuring a CarlZeiss lens, the Nokia N73 is one of the latest batch of premium Nokia Nseries camera smartphones, or as Nokia marketing people like to say, 'multimedia computers', originally launched last year. Back then they all featured G3/UMTS... Peter nokia_n73_views.jpg

"Featuring a CarlZeiss lens, the Nokia N73 is one of the latest batch of premium Nokia Nseries camera smartphones, or as Nokia marketing people like to say, 'multimedia computers', originally launched last year. Back then they all featured G3/UMTS wireless broadband capability and a two megapixel camera, with video calling, plus various model-specific targeted enhancements, like motion video recording, iPod-like digital music player features, etc....

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Read the Full Review at DPNow (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Pantech C120 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1872 2006-11-01T22:52:14Z 2006-11-01T22:56:38Z "While the pleasingly thin (0.5 inches) Pantech C120 qualifies as a low-end phone, it certainly doesn't feel cheap. Navigation is handled by a five-way navigational joystick which was pleasantly stiff; indeed, we never made selection errors. The phone sports... Peter pantech_c120.jpg

"While the pleasingly thin (0.5 inches) Pantech C120 qualifies as a low-end phone, it certainly doesn't feel cheap. Navigation is handled by a five-way navigational joystick which was pleasantly stiff; indeed, we never made selection errors. The phone sports a VGA camera, and the 1.5-inch, 120 by 120 pixel, 65,000-color screen looked merely adequate, with the low resolution making for blocky-looking text, while colors seemed a bit washed out....

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Read the Full Review at InfoSyncWorld (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Treo 700wx tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1866 2006-10-28T14:13:52Z 2006-10-28T14:15:49Z "... find that the Treo 700p and 650 are just much more easier to operate. Even with some of the Treo's features ported over, Windows Mobile still can't match the one handed abilities and the simple elegance of the... Peter palmtreo-700wx.jpg

"... find that the Treo 700p and 650 are just much more easier to operate. Even with some of the Treo's features ported over, Windows Mobile still can't match the one handed abilities and the simple elegance of the Palm PIM programs and general intuitiveness found in many Palm OS applications.

That said, the Treo 700wx is a very powerful smartphone. I have to say its the best Pocket PC device that I've ever used to date. Windows Mobile fans will find a lot to like with the Treo. Palm's customizations vastly improve the phone features and bring some cool and add some very useful functionality to Windows Mobile. The combination of a multi-tasking OS and a high speed data connection really let you tap into the power of mobile computing..."

Article Courtesy of PalmInfoCenter (click for full Article)

]]> Review: Nokia 6233 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1862 2006-10-28T12:48:04Z 2006-10-28T13:46:15Z "The Nokia 6233 is certainly a worthy successor to the 6230i. However, with the Eseries and Nseries keeping Nokia occupied these days, I feel that the S40 series of phones is dying a slow death. Although the 6233 has... Peter nokia_6233.jpg

"The Nokia 6233 is certainly a worthy successor to the 6230i. However, with the Eseries and Nseries keeping Nokia occupied these days, I feel that the S40 series of phones is dying a slow death. Although the 6233 has a lot going for it, I am baffled by the fact that it has less on-board memory than the Nokia 6131. Granted, it does come with a 64MB microSD card, but the tiny amount of on-board memory is still unacceptable by today's standards. Users are most likely to get a higher capacity card anyway, and in the end, business users who prefer bar phones might feel short changed.

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In conclusion, I give the 6233 a Recommended rating, as it just does not pack enough punch to stand out amongst the rest of the S40 phones, unlike the 6230i or 6230 before it. If you need to make 3G video calls and prefer slimmer phones, the Sony Ericsson K610i....

Read the Full Review at MobileBurn (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Nokia E62 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1860 2006-10-28T12:19:17Z 2006-10-28T12:43:49Z "...the E62 is ahead of the pack for its price point. I was impressed to find the Symbian 9.1 OS was fully-equipped with applications designed to view, create and edit documents in Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint presentations), a feature... Peter Nokia_e62.jpg

"...the E62 is ahead of the pack for its price point. I was impressed to find the Symbian 9.1 OS was fully-equipped with applications designed to view, create and edit documents in Microsoft Office (including Powerpoint presentations), a feature not available on the much-hyped Motorola Q. The PDF reader was also a help, but let’s talk about the number one reason to buy an E62- complete mobile email support. Setup is a breeze, an email hot key provides one touch access, and a light at the top right corner of the E62 notifies of incoming emails. Though still not the ultimate combo of media, internet and productivity support, the E62 is a powerful contender even up against Blackberrys at double the price"

Read the Full Review at SlashPhone (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Nokia E62 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1855 2006-10-25T23:55:31Z 2006-10-25T23:55:53Z "Nokia's new E62 smart phone may be tough for tech-savvy tightwads to ignore. Bargain-priced at $149 (plus a service contract via Cingular), the device offers a slew of useful smart-phone features, supports most popular e-mail platforms and provides handy... Peter Nokia_e62.jpg

"Nokia's new E62 smart phone may be tough for tech-savvy tightwads to ignore. Bargain-priced at $149 (plus a service contract via Cingular), the device offers a slew of useful smart-phone features, supports most popular e-mail platforms and provides handy applications for road warriors.

It's not a device for folks who need speed or for power users who love lots of bells, whistles and buttons to push. And if you want a touch screen, a camera or zippy 3G cellular data access such as that provided by EV-DO, you'll have to look elsewhere.....

Read the Full Review at ComputerWorld (click for full Review)

]]> Review: Samsung SGH-i320 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1854 2006-10-25T23:09:46Z 2006-10-25T23:51:38Z "...The SGH-i320 is a triumph in some respects. The wide screen does Windows Mobile Smarpthone a real favour, much of the additional software is useful, and the second battery system is handy. But the keyboard is something of a... Peter samsung_sgh-i320.jpg

"...The SGH-i320 is a triumph in some respects. The wide screen does Windows Mobile Smarpthone a real favour, much of the additional software is useful, and the second battery system is handy. But the keyboard is something of a let-down....

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Read the Full Review at TrustedReviews (click for full Review)

]]> REVIEW: Vodafone Palm Treo 750 tag:phonereviews.us,2006://3.1847 2006-10-23T00:16:29Z 2006-10-23T00:24:08Z "First of all, the Palm Treo 750v is a great device, even if it has some weakness' here and there. It's great looking and has the right size. It feels rocking solid and features nearly everything I expect from... Peter Palm_Treo-750v.jpg

"First of all, the Palm Treo 750v is a great device, even if it has some weakness' here and there. It's great looking and has the right size. It feels rocking solid and features nearly everything I expect from a Windows Mobile device. The thumb keyboard is a pleasure to use, it's well balanced between size and usability and the overall integration makes the device easy to use, even without a stylus. While a scroll wheel would be a great addition, it also works perfectly without.
Nevertheless, the real highlight are Palm's own applications which makes a great operating system even better. Quite frankly, Microsoft should consider to license these extra apps from Palm (even if I'm sure Palm wouldn't sell it since it makes the Treos so unique) but the way how the Today screen dialing is integrated makes the Treo 750v a real mobile phone. The lack of contact dialing was always a reason why I've never used a Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition as my main mobile phone. This changed with the Treo 750v and it was a pleasure to use it as my main mobile phone the past days.....

Read the Full Review at TheUnwired (click for full Review)

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