Dell will release Dell Streak 2

Not long time ago after Dell Streak 3G Tablet released, Dell re-issued a variant of Streak,  Dell Streak 2Smart phone.  This gadget will comes with the screen performance and a faster chipset.  Some sources say Dell Streak 2 will feature the Same screen size as the original, but the resolution will be upped to high-definition.  A display of the rumored 1280x800 Would be a huge improvement over  the original with a faster chipset a dual-core 1.2 GHz, an upgrade from the current 1 GHz Snapdragon processor.

Not yet known what the improved features of Dell Streak 2, but which clearly apart from the increase in screen and the chipset used, there would be an additional feature.  Let us wait, apart from two things above are enhanced, what else has been improved and modified in Dell Streak 2.

Hewlett-Packard Lauch The Palm Pre 2.

Since buying Palm earlier this year, Hewlett Packard (HP) for the first time issued a new smartphone. Palm Pre 2, which was announced on Tuesday (19/10/2010), will use the operating system webOS 2.0, the latest version of the artificial Palm smartphone platform that was announced with the announcement of the launch of Palm's Pre 2.

In WebOS 2.0, was there a lot of improvement since the platform is launched, and took steps ahead with new features are more intense for a lot of things can be done with your webOS device, "said Jon Rubinstein, Palm's general manager, said in a statement.

This device has been equipped with 1 GHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera, scratch-resistant glass coating on the screen, and a combination of touch-screen navigation and a QWERTY keypad. Pre Palm available in CDMA version and a GSM / UMTS.

Here are the full specifications of the Palm Pre 2 :

• Processor: 1 GHz .
• Operating system: webOS 2.0
• Memory: 16GB internal
• Camera: 5 megapixel with LED flash, geotagging, and video record
• Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi tethering, USB 2.0
• Screen: 3.1-inch multitouch HVGA with 24-bit color, 320x480 resolution
• Email: Microsoft Exchange with Microsoft Direct Push Technology,
• POP3/IMAP (Yahoo Mail, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail)
• GPS
• Sensors: Accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity
• Battery: 5 hours talk time and 350 hours standby
• Headphone: 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Model: Slide with QWERTY keyboard
• Size: 59.6 X100, 7 mm x 16.9 mm
• Weight: 145 grams
• Color: Black

LG Optimus 7 and LG Optimus 7Q

LG Electronics (LG) today announced the global launch of its first Windows Phone 7 devices, LG Optimus 7 and LG Optimus 7Q . Building on Mi-crosoft’s new operating system that offers people the ability to do more in fewer steps, the LG Optimus 7 series introduces a new era for smartphones and offers consumers a whole new experience of mobile life.

A direct result of LG and Microsoft’s close work together in the smartphone market, the LG Optimus 7 series offers the glance and go experience of Windows Phone 7 combined with unique features only available on the LG devices. These compelling applications -- the DLNA-based Play To, augmented reality (AR) and Voice-to-Text -- are available as Live Tiles on Windows Phone 7 and can be accessed via integrated “Hubs”.

“We have designed LG Optimus 7 series to include a truly innovative sharing experience via the Windows Phone 7 environment,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Having worked closely with Microsoft to develop these fantastic devices, we are thrilled to now be able to reveal our vision of what a true Windows Phone 7 should be.”

Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft, added: “We are very excited to be working with LG, a mobile phone industry innovator. Windows Phone 7 is designed to bring together what you care about most and LG is a key partner in making that experience a reality for people around the world.”

New Experience in Sharing and Enjoying Entertainment

The LG Optimus 7 series offers a breakthrough in entertainment convenience by putting the mobile device at the center of today’s digital lifestyle. With Play To, the DLNA-based multimedia sharing technology available only on LG Optimus 7 devices, users will have the most user-friendly file-sharing experience. LG is leading the innovation of DLNA technology by offering easy and intuitive settings for accessing this feature.

Play To lets users share multimedia files with other digital devices from the picture, video or music Hubs without having to access other menus. Users will be able to display videos and photos captured on their LG Optimus 7 or LG Optimus 7Q on a TV or enjoy music on their phones through their favorite speakers without wires.

ScanSearch, an AR application that connects users with a world of information, is another unique feature available only on LG Windows Phone 7 devices. Users can access real-time information about shopping, dining, weather, entertainment and banking, bringing together one’s online and offline worlds for a more enjoyable life.

Users can also speak up and be heard thanks to LG’s Voice-to-Text feature which allows communication without the need for finger input. LG Optimus series owners will have the freedom to transcribe their voice into text for updating Facebook and Twitter or composing emails and memos for the experience of convenient, hands-free communication.

The LG Optimus 7 series helps users enjoy a new era of entertainment through the intro-duction of Microsoft’s popular Xbox LIVE(R) and Zune(R) services. Consumers will have direct access to their favorite games and music, bringing all entertainment devices together for more convenient enjoyment.

Source: LG Electronics

Nokia N8

 

Nokia will launch its newest product that carries the Nokia N8 symbian os 3 with 12 MP Camera.  Nokia N8 is the first handset that uses Symbian ^ 3, the latest edition of the smartphone software. Some additional features, including support for movements such as multi-touch, and zoom in movie-to-zoom to the experience.  Tthe Nokia N8  intuitively connects people to the  places and services that matter most. It allows people to create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and content. The latest version of Ovi Store, available first on the Nokia N8, gives easy access to more apps. Nokia has introduced thousands of apps on the Ovi Store, optimized for the Nokia N8.

The Nokia N8 is fast and easy to use and supports true multitasking, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them easily. Dubbed the world’s best camera phone, the Nokia N8 lets you take the highest quality photos in 12 megapixels and shoot HD-quality videos in supreme clarity with the 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics. You can edit photos and videos on-screen and choose from multiple ways to share them; transfer large files to an external hard-drive with the new USB-on-the-go (which allows you to connect to any USB device through a simple cable) or upload photos to social networks.

Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging the device into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment. Social networking is second nature to the Nokia N8. People can update their status, share location and photos, and view live feeds from Facebook and Twitter in a single app directly on the home screen.  All this is delivered in a robust aluminum body in five new vibrant colours with a real-glass 3.5” AMOLED display.

BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800

Good news for users of BlackBerry gadgets middle-class output, because the BlackBerry generation 9800 Torch comes with a brand.

 

Where after RIM issued two BlackBerry smartphones champion of Onyx and BlackBerry Storm II years.Apparently RIM is developing your latest OS for BlackBerry newest products BlackBerry 9800 or better known as the BlackBerry Torch that which is already using the latest 6.0 OS RIM.

Although not 100% right, the BlackBerry 9800 Torch can be called a mix of families and family Storm Bold.  With a slightly different shape design as compared with the previous output, use the Torch beautiful slide model will look similar to the storm when closed complete with touch screen facility of 2.3 inches and at the same QWERTY keyboard like the BlackBerry Bold.

At Torch BlackBerry 9800, RIM fix their mistakes which is located on the camera smartphone by displaying their products earlier camera 5 MP on this 9800 Torch.

The camera on the Torch 9800 is equipped with features flash, auto focus + LED light, image stabilization, and geo-tagging. And do not forget the 3G network connection. In this 9800 Torch BlackBerry,  RIM has also pursue in the Network who has posted with 3G network where speed browsing faster than the previous version 5 product.

Views flash look like even desktop really. Display a web site on the mobile screen is getting equal with a desktop computer screen. With the support multitouch features, we can browse better.

For the battery, provided by RIM in 9800 Torch of 1300 mahr lithium-ion cell, 18 days standby (GSM), 14 days (UMTS), 5.5 hours talk time (GSM) and 5.8 hours (UMTS). To standby music media can up to 30  hours and video up to 6 hours.

Torch BlackBerry 9800 is equipped with 624 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, 4GB  on-board memory, and microSD / SDHC memory card slot. RIM smartphone device is also equipped with built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. 

Torch BlackBerry 9800 has been marketed on August 12, 2010 and then in the United States, and of course for BlackBerry fans will be interested in these smartphones have enjoyed the latest RIM smartphone.

Features Torch ™ 9800 BlackBerry ®

- Field optical touch

- Touch screen high resolution

- Full QWERTY keyboard

- 3G network support

- Data and voice simultaneously

- Email and text messages

- BlackBerry ® Messenger 

- Instant Messaging- Telephone 

- Browser- Social Feed

- Camera and video recording 

- Wi-Fi ® 

- GPS

- Media player

- Agenda

- Bluetooth ® 

- Modem Tether

  

 

BlackBerry Storm 9570

Have emerged photo of the latest Blackberry series, the BlackBerry Storm 9570. Perhaps far more clearly than previous BlackBerry photos called blackberry storm 3, although there is no clear explanation of what code name will be used in the product.


BlackBerry 9570 according to information from the site bbleaks, still using a form factor of the Blackberry storm 9520/9550 with 624 MHZ processor capability, OS 6, 5 MP camera. BlackBerry 9570 still using SurePress and Piezo technology touchscreen.

Nokia C6

Nokia C6, the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glass design. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music, and download apps and games from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR 260, excluding taxes and subsidies. 

Specs:

  •Quad band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900

  •3.2” resistive touchscreen (640 x 360)

  •Symbian OS 9.4 S60 5th Edition

  •200 MB internal memory with microSD support of up to 16GB

  •5mp camera with autofocus and LED flash

  •High-quality 16:9 video recording (30fps)

  •Secondary camera for video calls

  •Stereo FM Radio with RDS

  •Integrated GPS / A-GPS

  •HSDPA 3.6 Mbps, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0

  •SRP: Php15,100

Nokia C7

The smartphone for the design-conscious social networker, the Nokia C7, has started shipping to customers around the world. The second Nokia smartphone based on the new Symbian platform, the Nokia C7 follows hot on the heels of the company's entertainment powerhouse, the Nokia N8.

The Nokia C7 combines stainless steel and glass in a sleek, full-touch design. The 3.5 inch AMOLED display is ideal for networking, with updates from Facebook and Twitter fed directly to the home screen, as well as one touch access to many popular email accounts including Ovi Mail, Yahoo!® Mail and Windows Live Hotmail. The Nokia C7 also opens up a world of apps, games, videos, and web and location-based services through the Ovi Store.

"The Nokia C7 is our second smartphone based on the new version of Symbian to hit the market," says Jo Harlow, head of smartphones at Nokia. "Designed specifically with the style-conscious consumer in mind, the Nokia C7 also brings excellent social networking abilities, making it perfect for people who want to check-in and stay up to date."

Following the release of this social-networking centric device, Nokia will be setting out to find the most active Facebook user from the more than 1.4 million fans on Nokia's own global Facebook page. Nokia will then pick five finalists who will each be provided with a Nokia C7 to organize a party using various social networks. The fan who best captures their party through Facebook - generating the most coverage with updates and posts - will win a Nokia C7 for themselves and 20 of their friends.

The estimated retail price of the Nokia C7 is EUR 335 before applicable taxes or subsidies, with pricing and availability varying from region to region, operator to operator.

Nokia E7

At Nokia World 2010 event held in London today, the Finnish cellular phone manufacturer that has showcased a number of new mobile phone, one of the flagship series is Smartphone Communicator E7. With a variety of first-class features as well as offal, Nokia E7 is expected to stem the attacks in the realm of the BlackBerry smart phones.

Nokia E7 the ultimate business smartphone. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board, the Nokia E7 provides direct, real-time and secure access to corporate email inboxes and other personal applications. Equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, business users will find the Nokia E7 is the perfect shape and size to work on documents, review spreadsheets, or read and edit slides. For corporate peace of mind, a combination of business grade security solutions is available.

Nokia E7 comes with a large enough size that is, 123.7 x 62.4 x 13.6mm with a weight of reach 175g. Like the previous communicator, this phone also comes with a qwerty keyboard and touch screen with a span of 4 inches. Affairs of the screen, the Nokia E7 already adopted the kinds of AMOLED with capacitive touchscreen. It is all supported by a large enough resolution that is, 640 x 360 pixels. then we look at the back, there is a camera lens that can capture images up to 8 megapixels. The quality is also supported by two LED lights to maximize the image in a dark room.

The ability of High Definition (HD) had been invested in this product. Nokia E7 claimed to be able to record HD-quality video, then the user can enjoy it via an HDMI port and support for Dolby Digital Plus surround is on this phone. Storage capacity was quite large enough, to an internal 16GB coupled with an external slot of microSD card. Unfortunately there are no leaks on the maximum capacity that can be used. Because intended for workers who have high mobility, this phone is also embedded a myriad of types of current wireless connection. Call it a Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b / g / n, and in addition is supported also by GPS and HSDPA / CDMA. Nokia E7 is scheduled to begin circulating the end of 2010 and price range at US$ 635 .

Three New of Nokia Smartphones

At Nokia World, the destination for people passionate about mobility, Nokia today announced a family of smartphones powered by the all new Symbian platform which brings significant enhancements in speed and ease of use. The new devices, which are tightly integrated with enhanced Ovi services and apps, reinforce Nokia's vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly being defined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.

Nokia C6, Nokia C7 and Nokia E7

Three new smartphones, Nokia C6, Nokia C7 and Nokia E7, which join the previously announced Nokia N8 to form a family of Symbian products. - The latest version of the Symbian platform brings more than 250 new features and improvements and retains the familiarity enjoyed by millions of smartphone users worldwide;

"Today our fight back to smartphone leadership shifts into high gear," said Niklas Savander, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. "Despite new competition, Symbian remains the most widely used smartphone platform in the world. Our new family of smartphones introduced today feature the all-new Symbian OS, rewritten to be faster, easier to use, more efficient and more developer friendly." Savander also commented on the high level of anticipation for the Nokia N8. "Based on the level of consumer interest and the highest online pre-orders in Nokia history, we expect big things from the Nokia N8."

As a smartphone family, the Nokia N8, Nokia C6, Nokia C7 and Nokia E7, share several similarities.  All are built on the new version of Symbian, the world's most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts -- all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia's new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

Free access to Ovi Maps, the world's most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an improved audio experience with active noise cancellation and a collection of five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a variety of needs, including hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.

Please visit www.nokia.com/press for press materials, including photos and product information. For more information on Nokia World 2010, please visit: http://events.nokia.com/nokiaworld.

The Nokia C6, Nokia C7 and Nokia E7 are all expected to begin shipping before the end of the year.

Nokia N9 MeeGo

A site from China, Baidu said it had a photo of a new series phones from Nokia, the N9. Nokia explained that Nokia N9 will be the first handset using the base Maemo operating system. This operating system is the work of Maemo the last one used by N900.

As news of TG Daily that is visible through the image, Nokia N9 Maemo use the candy bar with a sliding qwerty, still one version of what is used by the N900. However, no detailed explanation about the detailed specification of this Nokia N9 Maemo.

From the design side, N9 it seems comes with a gray color that seem conventional. Even if at first glance, N9 very similar to the Nokia N97.

Until recently, there has been no explanation from the parties regarding the circulation of the Nokia mobile phone photos Nokia N9 spread in China sites. But Nokia preparing to bring the handset with the base OS Linux, to compete with Android. In addition to spreading on the site, these photos have also been there in the forums that use China language.

Despite still master of the mobile market, but from the side of the Nokia smart phones experiencing turbulence after the presence of Android and the iPhone. Although up to now which is identical to the Symbian OS Nokia, still dominate the market in the first position.

Samsung Galaxy U

South Korean mobile phone manufacturer,  Samsung apparently is preparing a new telecommunications gadget that is better than the  output of rivals mobile-phone.  Samsung Galaxy U (SHW-M130L), that's the term for the latest smartphone from Samsung as well as a new member in the family of Samsung Galaxy.

As the information is quoted from Samsunghub, Samsung Galaxy U S5PC111 1GHz processor, 3.7-inch screen 16M AMOLED Plus (480 x 800 pixels), 5MP camera with autofocus, video recorder HD (720p), WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0, T-DMB, supports a network of J-CDMA + CDMA Rev. A, MP3/MP4 Player, OZ Store, Kyobo e-Book, Daum  aps, AllShare, Live Wallpapers, Access To Google Services, microSD memory card slot (up to 32GB), as well as with the base operating  system Android.

But not yet clear, the Android version of how that will be offered by  Samsung for Samsung Galaxy U. Does Android v2.2 will be offered  with Froyo or only offered with the Android operating system v2.1 eclair.

So far still has not received information about price and availability of Samsung Galaxy U on the market.  Therefore, can not be ascertained when Samsung will launch the Galaxy U.  For more details, we just have to wait further information.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro, the most notable thing about Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro is its diminutive size. Unlike almost every other smartphone on the planet, you can hide it behind a credit card, and if you have especially large mitts, you might be able to close your hand completely around it. At 3.3 inches tall by 2 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro is slightly taller and thicker than its X10 Mini counterpart, but we'll gladly take the added bulk for a full keyboard.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro remains quite light (4.2 ounces), so you won't feel burdened carrying it around. The 2.5 inch display and Sony Ericsson's User Experience interface are unchanged from the other phone. As we said before, the display is fine for browsing through menus and most basic features, but it's too small for higher end functions. As with Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro, some will appreciate the compact size, while others will want something beefier.

It's really up to you. Unfortunately, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro remains stuck on Android 1.6 even months after 2.0's release. Below the display you'll find the same physical controls for the home screen menu and the main menu, and for moving backwards through a menu. You must dial calls using the standard virtual keypad, though you can bang out messages and e-mails much faster using the physical keyboard. As you'd expect, the keyboard is fairly small, but the keys manage to have a relatively comfortable, spacious feel.

We could type quickly and we like the stiff feeling of the keys. You won't find any shortcut controls, and numbers share space with letters, but basic punctuation is surfaced on the keyboard. For other punctuation and symbols, you must access an onscreen virtual keyboard. The space bar is in a convenient location in the center of the bottom row. The slider mechanism is neither too sturdy nor too loose.

The camera lens and flash also rest on the middle of the back side with the microSD card slot behind the battery cover. The remaining exterior features differ somewhat from the X10. The power or screen lock switch and 3.5 mm headset jack sit on the phone's top end, the camera shutter and volume rocker are on the right spine, and the Micro-USB port for data syncing and charging rests on the left spine.

Samsung Galaxy S2

There is a leak about new gadget , that is another Samsung device. Both its specification and picture spreads among the Russian Internets. This smartphone is called Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200. It could be the Samsung Galaxy S successor.

The leaked information told us that this Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200’s specifications will be equipped with 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM/4GB ROM, has 32 GB of memory and supported for another 32 microSD card slot. It will daze our eyes with its 4.3 inch with 1280×720 of resolution in Super Amoled 2 screen.

Samsung i9200 Galaxy S2 will be also equipped with 8MP camera and its ability of FullHD video recording. Another interesting features such as A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.5mm audio jack, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and ambient light sensors and Wi-Fi b/g/n are packaged into this smartphone. It would be nice if Samsung i9200 Galaxy S2 ran Android 3.0 Gingerbread operating system.

These specifications are packaged in one Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200 that might be released in the beginning of 2011.

Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200 specs should be:

• 4.3” 1280x720px Super AMOLED 2 display
• 2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM/4GB ROM
• 32GB of built-in flash memory, +32GB microSD card slot
• 8 mpx camera with FullHD video recording
• A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n
• 3.5mm audiojack
• accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and ambient light sensors

Let’s see, would it be remained a rumor or be real manifested Samsung Galaxy S2 i9200.

Samsung Epic 4G

Latest Smartphone 4G Samsung, called Epic 4G indeed been officially announced on June 28 last. But then, the Samsung did not give much information about the specifications will be offered. However, this information is successfully obtained more details about the specifications of the Samsung Epic 4G.

Although not much different from the previous information circulating on the Internet. However, information obtained from Androidandme via Ubergizmo reportedly can be verified. Because Androidandme admitted if they obtained the information from one reliable source.

According to sources, Samsung Epic 4G will be available in the U.S. market via Sprint in the near future it will reportedly powered by Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1GHz processor, 1GB of ROM, 512MB RAM, 4-inch screen AMOLED with features Super Pinch-to-Zoom, Qwerty keyboard slide-out, Dual Camera (VGA Front, Rear 5MP) with LED flash, 3X Digital Zoom, video recorder HD (720p), Google Full HTML Browser, Android Market, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Talk, Google Calendar, Gmail, YouTube, IM, WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and A2DP Stereo, Digital Compass, GPS, microSD memory card slot (up to 32GB), as well as Android-based operating system that will eclair 2.1 can be upgraded to version 2.2 Froyo.

Not only that, reportedly Samsung Epic 4G clearly supports 4G facility, that will also be used to download or upload as they pleased.

In addition, Samsung's latest telecommunication devices equipped with AllShare service that can also be used to share content wirelessly to the electronic device that has been certified DLNA, such as HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras and printers.

And also Samsung Epic 4G has been equipped with facilities Mobile Hotspot. The facility can be used to share Internet connection with five devices at once via WiFi.

For those who want to see more detail specification Samsung Epic 4G, you can see it directly here.

So far, have not found information about the offered price for Samsung's latest smartphone 4G. So not sure what the official price will be offered Samsung Epic 4G. However, if the note from the specifications on offer, the Samsung Epic 4G will enter the high-end line of phones

Nokia E73

Nokia E73 Mode's design is quite similar to the E72, not that we have any complaints, since we loved the E72's form factor. Nokia E73 is incredibly sleek at 4.5 inches tall by 2.3 inches wide by 0.4 inch thick, making it easy to slip into a pants pocket and comfortable to hold as a phone and messaging device. It's relatively light at 4.5 ounces but it has a very solid construction and feels like a device worth more than $70. The smartphone's display measures 2.4 inches diagonally and supports 16 million colors with a 320x240 resolution.

The size is on par with the one on BlackBerry Bold 9700, but it's not quite as sharp (the Bold's screen is 480x360) so images and text don't look quite as smooth on Nokia E73 as the Bold. Still, it's clear and vibrant, but tends to wash out slightly in bright sunlight. Like a number of Nokia's latest smartphones, Nokia E73 Mode lets you switch your home screen between two modes: personal and work. You can customize each mode with which apps you want accessible from the home screen, with the idea that you'll have work apps front and center in work mode, and more fun apps, such as the music player and photo gallery, in personal mode, so you can better balance your life.

Whether one can really "turn off" work mode is probably up to the individual, but nice a sentiment by Nokia. As for the general user interface, the Symbian based Nokia E73 runs on the S60 platform so the experience is much like the E72. The UI isn't particularly pretty, looking rather old actually, and requires some extra steps when navigating within an app, but it's fairly intuitive. Below the screen, you get a number of navigation controls, including Talk and End keys, two soft buttons, four shortcuts (home, contacts, calendar, and messages), and a combination optical trackpad or D-pad that Nokia calls the Optical Navi key.

To close an app, you much choose Options and then Exit. Nokia E73 Mode's QWERTY keyboard is, in a word, excellent. The rectangular buttons are a good size and have a nice domed shape, making them easy to press. The numbers share space with the letter keys in the middle of the keyboard. Though Nokia chose to highlight them in black against a dark gray background, they're actually not that hard to see. It's really one of the best physical keyboards we've used in recent memory, as we were able to type messages quickly and with little error. On the left spine, there's a Micro-USB port and a microSD expansion slot, both protected by an attached cover.

Meanwhile, you will find a volume rocker and a voice command button on the right side, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack and power button on top. The camera and flash are, as usual, found on back. Nokia E73 also has a front facing camera, but don't think this is in response to the HTC Evo 4G and iPhone 4. Most Nokia smartphones have had front facing cameras and video conferencing capabilities long before these two phones put it on people's radars. Though the interest hasn't necessarily been there in the past, you can, in fact, make video calls with Nokia E73 with an app, such as Fring, which is available through the Nokia Ovi Store.

Nokia bills the E73 Mode as a mobile to balance work and life, and the smartphone has a pretty well rounded feature set, though we'd say it skews a little more to mobile professionals than consumers, particularly with the messaging capabilities. The smartphone offers Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support (e-mail, contacts, calendar, and tasks) as well as IBM Lotus Notes and comes with a mobile VPN client if you need to tap into your company's intranet. The Nokia Messaging app can also handle as many as 10 personal accounts, including POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP, and comes with push deliver, an attachment viewer, search, filters, and HTML support. In addition to e-mail, T-Mobile bundles the E73 with a handful of instant messaging clients and social networking apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.

HTC Evo 4G

HTC Evo 4G is Sprint's premier smartphone and you'll get a great device regardless of our quibbles. We just hope Sprint starts to light up those 4G markets faster, so everyone can take advantage of the 4G capabilities and get their money's worth. HTC Evo 4G will be available June 4 for $199.99 with a two year contract and the aforementioned data plans. Though Sprint requires a $100 mail-in rebate, Best Buy and Radio Shack do not, so you get the $200 price tag instantly. Cut from the same cloth as the HTC HD2, HTC Evo 4G isn't what you'd call a dainty phone.

It measures 4.8 inches tall by 2.6 inches wide by 0.5 inch thick and weighs 6 ounces, so you're dealing with a good chunk of hardware. It's right on the cusp of being too big, but HTC was able to keep HTC Evo 4G relatively thin, making it more manageable. Plus, you might be willing to overlook the large size once you get a glimpse of the smartphone's massive display. Like the HD2, HTC Evo 4G rocks a 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen that's downright mesmerizing. The extra screen real estate makes a huge difference when viewing Web pages and reading text, and HTC Evo 4G supports the pinch to zoom gesture in a number of apps.

The display shows vibrant colors and the sharp WVGA 800x480 pixel resolution makes everything look crisp. There is a built-in light sensor that will automatically adjust the backlight based on the ambient light we were able to read the screen in most environments, but it did wash out a bit in bright sunlight. Another benefit of the large display is a spacious keyboard that rivals the iPhone's in ease of use. Even in portrait mode, we were able to quickly punch out a message with both thumbs (none of that pecking at the keys with one finger) with minimal mistakes.

As you can imagine, the landscape keyboard is even roomier, but most times we found we could get away with just typing in portrait mode. Below the screen, you get four touch sensitive navigation controls : home, menu, back, and search. A long press of the home key will bring up a list of your most recently used apps. There's a volume rocker on the right side, and the top of the device features a power button and 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the bottom, you'll find a Micro-USB port and an HDMI port. Be aware that the latter is a Type D connector, so you'll have to get a compatible cable to hook the phone up to your TV.

Of course, you can watch video and view photos right from the phone, and there's a handy kickstand on back so you can prop the phone up on a desk. Though there will be purists who prefer the standard Android skin, in most cases, we'd choose a device running HTC Sense. Out of all our custom skins for Android (Motoblur, TouchWiz, etc.), Sense is our absolute favorite, as it gives Android a more user friendly interface. In many cases, it improves on the core functions by better integrating the features, which is why we're glad to see that Sprint had the sense (sorry) to go with Sense on HTC Evo 4G.

Just like the Droid Incredible and the HTC Legend, HTC Evo 4G runs the newer version of HTC Sense, which was announced at Mobile World Congress 2010. This includes a revamped mail widget that can take you to a list view of all your e-mail instead of just one message at a time. (This view, however, is only one of several choices.) Once in the mail app, there's a handy tabbed interface at the bottom that lets you view unread messages, attachments, meeting invites, and more with a simple touch.

The Agenda widget also now displays your whole agenda on the screen, and, like the latest HTC devices, you get an animated weather widget right on the home screen that automatically displays the current conditions based on your location. You also get a new Group Contacts widget, which lets you organize your contacts by groups. For example, you can set up one for work colleagues, another for friends, and another for just family whatever you please. The UI looks good, and it's simple to add contacts to a group, though removing them requires a few extra steps.

Sense also makes it easy to access as much information as possible within the contact management system. If any of your contacts have Facebook updates, it will display them right next to their pictures in the contact database. You can also see all your exchanges (text messages, call logs, etc.) with a single person from his or her contact card, and all your contacts are accessible within the phone app.

However, we still had multiple instances of duplicate contacts and had to go back and manually link them together. Another feature, called Friend Stream, provides a single place for all your social networking needs, piping in updates from Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Unlike Motoblur, it's not server based the phone connects to the sites and pulls information directly from there.

Blackberry Storm 9520

Style is not the only variable, RIM seems to understand that the need for communication with the consumer touch is always needed, although in certain consumer level. Storm is one of its flagship product and then answer the needs of specific consumers. Just like Apple with the iPhone is also a touchscreen, Blackberry Storm 2 or Storm 9520 gives to you. Discomfort in the iPhone can be found on the Storm 2.

BlackBerry Storm 9500 is an interesting device, but the device did not seem too calm consumers. 9520 Storm, the presence of a little different with 9500, although the differences are very significant, making the Storm 9520 is more weighty and interesting.

There are two significant differences between 9500 and 9520 Storm Storm, to weight, weighing more than about 5 grams Storm 9520 from about 160 g, while the Storm 9520 only 155 grams. But there are differences in wireless Internet access. Storm 9520 has been supported HSUPA, HSDPA is only temporary.