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Nokia 3600 slide review: Smooth glider

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:03:00 +0000

Nokia 3600 slide is one of those handsets which no one seems to covet, love and lust but everybody ends up buying or having. It's a straightforward guess that a S40 handset of subdued but comfortable styling and sufficient skill will simply go around. The neat and compact Nokia slider has all the basics duly covered and strives to deliver beyond its price in terms of imaging. A 3.2 megapixel camera, VGA video and TV out should be enough of an identity booster.

Key features:
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
2" 16M-color QVGA display
3 megapixel camera, autofocus and LED flash
VGA video recording
S40 user interface, 5th edition, FP1
Bluetooth with A2DP, USB
Stereo FM radio with RDS
microSD card slot (up to 8 GB), 512MB included
2.5mm standard audio jack, TV-out
Rich preinstalled content
Nokia Maps
Voice commands
Compact and lightweight
Nice oval shapes and neat slider design

Main disadvantages:
No 3G support
Average camera image quality
Very rigid shutter key
Rigid battery cover latch
Memory card slot under the hard-to-remove rear cover
The battery falls off immediately when the rear cover is removed
The bottom row of keys gets scratched by the sliding action

PRICE : Rs 8,800

HTC Touch Pro review: Heavyweight pro

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:03:00 +0000

HTC Touch Pro is adding some heavy firepower to the Touch Diamond campaign for domination of the WinMo realm. The new pro by HTC is a true all-rounder, with multimedia and navigation just part of its ammo, and has every premise of becoming the most complete Windows-powered device to date.

Key features
2.8" 65K-color touchscreen VGA display
Five row full QWERTY slide-out keyboard of brilliant ergonomics
TouchFLO 3D Home screen and gesture controls
Wi-Fi
Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 Mhz CPU and 288 MB DDR SDRAM
Dedicated graphics chip (64MB RAM reserved for graphics)
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
Built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS
microSD memory expansion
Stereo FM radio with RDS
3.15 MP auto focus camera
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
Active magnetic stylus
Touch-sensitive scroll wheel
Standard miniUSB port and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
TV out
Teeter game aboard
Cool YouTube client
Excellent video playback performance
MS Office Mobile document editor
Opera 9.5 web browser

Main disadvantages:
Rather bulky and heavy
Fingerprint-prone front panel
Average sunlight legibility
No standard 3.5mm audio jack
Back panel design hurts usability
Limited scroll wheel usage
No adequate storage memory out of the box

Nokia N79

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +0000

The bar-shaped Nokia N79 has a bit more modest feature list but has better (or so it seems to us) looks and a more compact boy. It still supports all the four GSM bands but the 3G works only on the 900 and 2100 MHz bands. The display on the N79 is a 2.4" QVGA TFT unit, capable of showing up to 16M colors. Wi-Fi, GPS and a 5 megapixel camera are some of its other more important features.

Nokia N79 also sports FM radio and FM transmitter, allowing you to broadcast your favorite tracks within a short range over radio waves.

Nokia N79, much like the N85, features the touch sensitive Navi wheel navigation solution which we first came to know in the Nokia N81. The N79 also has a 3.5mm audio jack and will ship with a 4GB memory card.

A novel feature of the Nokia N79 is its easily customizable exterior (and interior). The handset will come with two extra Xpress-on covers in the retail package and additional ones can also be purchased. When you put a new back cover on, the N79 recognizes its color and can automatically change the interface theme color to match it.

Nokia N79 will hit the shelves in Canvas White and Seal Grey color versions in October and will cost Rs.20,600 approx before taxes or subsides.

Chances are you've already known these details, so we guess you might be more interested in some real life photos and our first impressions. Hit the jump for some of that.

Nokia N85

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:54:00 +0000

The Nokia N85 sports a dual slide design much like the Nokia N95, but the controversial design takes after the Nokia N81. The most novel feature seems the 2.6-inch 16M color OLED display - it's the biggest OLED display to be integrated in a mobile phone yet. Swapping the TFT technology has its pros and cons and will cover tem duly in a short while.

A multimedia device to the bone, the Nokia N85 packs dedicated multimedia keys, accelerometer for automatic screen rotation, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, TV-out, stereo FM radio with RDS and a FM transmitter. It will even ship with a 8GB microSD card to store your multimedia files. The multimedia keys also serve the double purpose of gaming keys in order to offer an excellent N-gage gaming experience.

A 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, dual-LED flash and autofocus assist light is mounted at the back of the device and that deserves attention too. It can manage the sweet VGA video recording at up to 30 fps.

Nokia N85 will be available in black and copper in October 2008 for an estimated retail price of Rs26,400 approx before taxes or subsides.

Nokia E66 review: Clean-cut business tool

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:49:00 +0000

Nokia Eseries is almost a default name that comes to mind. Following a comprehensive review of Nokia E71, we are set to explore the other hot Eseries gadget. It's Nokia E66 with a priority appointment in our office. Refreshments served upon conclusion.

Key features:
Quad-band GSM support
3G with HSDPA 3.6Mbps
2.4" 16M-color display of QVGA resolution
Shortcut keys mean business
Symbian 9.2 OS, S60 UI with FP1 (topped with some FP2 goodies)
Accelerometer sensor for screen auto-rotation
369 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128 MB of SDRAM
Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS receiver, A-GPS
3 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash
110 MB of internal memory, microSD expansion, ships with a 2GB card
Comfortable keypad
Compact body (62.6cc only)
Stainless steel casing
Standard 2.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
microUSB v2.0
FM radio
Infrared port
Great battery life
Good retail package
Nokia Maps comes with three months free turn-by-turn navigation license

Main disadvantages:
Average camera performance
Video recording maxes out at QVGA@15fps
No camera geotagging
Cheap-looking power key
Office document editing not available
No RDS in radio

PRICE : Rs.20,400/-

Nokia 5320 review: Teensmart

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:01:00 +0000

Key features
2" 262K-color display of QVGA resolution
Symbian 9.3 OS with S60 3.2 UI
ARM 11 369 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM
140 MB of user memory
microSD slot with support for up to 8GB, 512MB or 1GB card in the retail package
3G with HSDPA support
Bluetooth and USB v2.0
2 megapixel fixed-focus camera
3.5 mm standard audio jack
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Dedicated music controls
Music-centric Active Standby plug-in
Very good loudspeaker performance

Compact body and light weight

Cool handsfree set in the retail package

Main disadvantages
Mediocre camera
QVGA at 15fps video recording max
Poor battery life
Smallish display
No Wi-Fi
N-gage gaming support is still in the works
Audio quality is good but not great

Samsung i8510 INNOV8 preview: First look

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:55:00 +0000

When you take the Samsung i8510 INNOV8 in your hands you somehow feel you are looking at the forefront of mobile technology. And it makes you think - if they give those to ordinary people like us, what are they really holding up back in their neat labs? But we digress.

We rarely see mobile phones that truly impress us and the Samsung i8510 INNOV8 is among those few. We are in the process of making a full review however we couldn't help but post a quick preview for all of you to enjoy.

Samsung i8510 INNOV8 at a glance:
General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, GPRS/EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
Dimensions: 106.5 x 53.9 x 17.2 mm, 140 g
Display: 2.8-inch 16M color TFT, QVGA resolution (240 x 320 pixels)
Memory: 128 MB RAM, 8/16GB flash storage, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
OS: Symbian 9.3, S60 3rd edition UI, Feature Pack 2
Still camera: 8 megapixel autofocus, mechanical shutter, automatic lens cover, dual Power LED flash, digital image stabilizer, geotagging, auto panorama shot, face detection, smile detection, blink detection
Video camera: MPEG4 VGA@30fps, QVGA@120fps high-speed recording
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, Wi-Fi with DLNA certification, 3.5mm audio jack, TV-out, universal microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS
Misc: Accelerometer for screen auto rotate, Optical touchpad, 3D hardware accelerator, DivX support, stereo speakers, DSP audio technology, FM radio with RDS
Battery: Li-Ion 1200 mAh, Talk time: 8 h 30 min, Standby: 310 h
Expected release date: August 2008
Expected retail price: 750 euro (1170 US dollars)

A gamer's dream come true : Spice X-1

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:39:00 +0000

Spice Mobiles is launching the Spice X-1, its mobile gaming phone, that comes with a dedicated gaming console and comes pre-loaded with a variety of games.

Users can either connect the gaming console to the phone to play or use the phone's dedicated gaming keys. The 2.4-inch display has auto rotate feature, and the phone features a 2-GB expandable memory card slot.

The phone is equipped with Yamaha-amplified 3-D surround-sound, a 2-MP camera, FM radio with record-and-play feature and stereo Bluetooth.

The Spice X-1 comes pre-loaded with an Opera mini-web browser and WAP/MMS/GPRS features and will cost Rs 8,899.

Ultra-slim camera-phone from Sony Ericsson : T700

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:35:00 +0000

Sony Ericsson has unveiled an ultra-slim phone, the T700.

The T700 is only 10-mm thick and comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera, self-portrait mirror, stereo speakers, Bluetooth, and a 2-inch TFT display. The phone comes bundled with a matching headset and a 512-MB memory card.

"Become a real head turner with the T700", said Sven Totté, Head of Marketing for the design category at Sony Ericsson. "Sleek and shiny, the slim elegance of the T700 gives users a premium experience at a mid-range price point - perfect for the design conscious. Everyone who bought and adored the iconic T610 will be keen to get their hands on the new T700."

The T700 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100 phone that will be available in selected markets in the colors black on silver, black on red and shining silver from early Q4 of 2008.

No price has been attached to the T700 as yet.

Olympic edition USB drives

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:32:00 +0000

Lenovo, in its capacity as an official sponsor of the Olympic Games has released a couple of limited edition USB drives. These drives have been released under the Mascot series and are priced at $29(Rs.1160 approx) for 4 GB. In all, six drives have been released with their front side printed with a Fuwa image. Apart from this, the company is offering a 1 GB titanium limited edition drive that comes with a swiveling USB plug in a special mahogany box.

Considering the amount, the company has probably already had to spend, one could venture a guess that we just might see an Olympic branded laptop sooner or later.

LG KC550 review: No thrills, all camera

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:20:00 +0000

A line of multimedia-oriented handsets has secured LG a strong foothold in the cameraphone kingdom. LG KC550 is probably the first to join the club with only imaging in mind. A mid-range handset with top-of-the-shelf photo and video capabilities is probably what describes best the compact slider.

The LG KC550 sure lacks the Viewty power and Secret's Black Label charisma. OK, it's unassuming, but not without a talent of its own. The 5 megapixel slider strives to be the most affordable cameraphone out there with a WVGA@30fps video recording topping.

Those qualities have set many shutterbugs a foot with excitement as they are finally promised uncompromising cameraphone capabilities at a moderate price tag that's fit for the masses. But please, don't go throwing your digital camera just yet - let's first see what LG have for us this time.

Key features:

2.4" 262K-color display of QVGA resolution

Auto screen rotation in image gallery and video player (built-in accelerometer)

5 megapixel autofocus camera with active lens cover and Power LED flash
WVGA video recording at 30 fps (VGA@30fps is also an option)
USB and stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) connectivity
Hot-swappable microSD card slot (capacities up to 4GB)
Office document viewer
FM radio
TV-out port
Six games, which make use of the accelerometer and vibration feedback

Google Search and Mail come pre-installed

Main disadvantages:

Video recording is a great disappointment
Only 12MB of internal memory
Poor sunlight legibility
Really awkward file manager
No UMTS support
Only tri-band GSM support
Glossy front panel is a fingerprint magnet
No SSL support in the native email client
FM radio lacks RDS and cannot run in the background

Samsung i900 Omnia review: The whole nine yards

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:53:00 +0000

Samsung i900 Omnia boasts loads of character and personality it's no wonder it holds the crowd hooked ever since it was announced. The first five megapixel Windows Mobile cameraphone has inspired quite a following and now that it's already market available in Europe we are more than happy to welcome the Omnia back after a well deserved breather. Well then, we've seen it race, let's watch it cruise.

Key features:
Quad-band GSM support
3G with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS
624MHz Marvell PXA312 CPU and 128 MB RAM
3.2" 65K-color touchscreen with resolution of 240 x 400 pixels
5 megapixel autofocus camera with wide dynamic range mode, face tracking, smile detection, geotagging
8 to 16 GB of storage memory, microSD expansion
Built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS
Wi-Fi
Stereo Bluetooth and USB connectivity
FM radio with RDS
Optical joystick with virtual mouse functionality
Built-in accelerometer for auto screen rotation and call muting
TV-out
Solid build and great finish
Slick design and slim body
Nice battery life
Fast response and performance
Excellent thumb-optimized software package
Thumbable virtual QWERTY keyboard with optional landscape mode
TouchWiz UI
DivX video support right out of the box
Above average audio quality
Headset comes with a 3.5mm audio jack

Main disadvantages:
No stylus slot
Poor sunlight legibility
Memory card not hot-swappable
Non-standard display resolution
No dedicated 3D accelerator
Non-standard USB port
Web browser lacks real Flash support

Nokia E71 review: Messenger of steel

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:08:00 +0000

Following some time off since the E51, the Nokia E-series is back to the shop with a new pet for business-minded users. Nokia E71 seems to have it all to take over and build on the E61 QWERTY messengers' expertise. The suave upgrade is much slimmer now (and thus much more pocket-friendly), more powerful and a whole lot more skilled. The smaller display is actually the only step down. Well, we're back in business too, and we're about to see if that's the step back before a major leap forward.

Key features:
Quad-band GSM support
3G with HSDPA 3.6Mbps support
Landscape 2.36" 16M color display of QVGA resolution
Comfortable full QWERTY keypad
Convenient business-minded shortcut keys
Symbian 9.2 OS, S60 UI with FP1 (topped with some FP2 goodies)
369 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128 MB of SDRAM
Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS receiver, A-GPS
3.15 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash
110 MB of internal memory, microSD expansion, ships with a 2GB card
Slimmest smartphone to-date, slimmest Wi-Fi and/or GPS handset to-date
Stainless steel casing
Standard 2.5mm audio jack
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
microUSB v2.0
FM radio
Infrared port
Great battery life
Office document editor
Rich retail package

The Nokia E71 is among the best-equipped Nokia smartphones to-date. It's quick and responsive and carries a remarkable feature load for its compact size. Connectivity is at its highest with the Nokia E71 boasting every single connectivity option, which is currently available. Add the GPS receiver and the slim metallic design and you've got yourself a smartphone that walks and talks high-end.

Samsung G400 Soul review: Fold and touch

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:43:00 +0000

Samsung G400 Soul is the one Soul family member that easily gets singled out. The clamshell phone pulls off near RAZR size and style (save for the thickness), and boasts the unique dual screen setup and a 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Actually, this is the first 5 MP clamshell ever, though for some reason Samsung chose not to pitch that in their promos. Anyway, the G400 is one heavy piece of skill and style. And even if it's the odd one in terms of looks, it seems set to live up to that Soul pedigree.

Key features:
5 megapixel autofocus camera (face detection, wide dynamic range and image stabilization)
Identical external and internal screens: 2.2" 256K-color TFT LCD of QVGA resolution
Touch-sensitive external display with ,multimedia interface and haptics
3G with HSDPA (7.2Mbps) support, video call
FM radio with RDS
120MB of shared memory and microSD slot
Bluetooth (with A2DP) and USB v2.0
User-friendly keypad
Relatively fast user interface
Fully customizable themes
Dedicated settings for each of the displays
The main display doesn't get key prints in closed position

Nokia 3120 classic review: Mid-range fighter

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:17:00 +0000

Even if every little Nokia wants to be an N95 when it grows up, most of them end up a decent looking gadget with a neat little perk here and there to top the good old calling and texting. Nokia 3120 classic is just another one of them mixed by the time-tested recipe - do the bare minimum but do it right. Now, the notion of bare necessities in mobile phones is stretching as we speak, so no wonder yet another 3G-enabled junior gets thrown in the midrange skirmish.

Key features:
2" 16M-color QVGA display
2 megapixel camera with LED flash
S40 user interface
Compact and lightweight
Quad-band GSM support
3G network support, video-call
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
Stereo FM radio
microSD card slot, microSDHC support
Very good battery
2.5mm standard audio jack
Rich preinstalled content

Main disadvantages:
Slow camera and unimpressive image quality
Uncomfortable battery cover latch
Weak backlighting
Memory card slot under the battery cover

Nokia 3120 classic is going for a piece of the midrange action and it's getting a run for its money both inside the Nokia family and from competing manufacturers.

Sony Ericsson C905 - 8 Megapixel

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:30:00 +0000

Sony Ericsson has finally done it and unveiled a new Cyber-shot phone that integrates a photo camera with no less than 8.1 Megapixels. Yes, the very first handset from the famous and popular Cyber-shot series with a camera of more than 5 Megapixels will soon be released on the market.
The name of the new phone is Sony Ericsson C905, and it was previously known under the unofficial name of Sony Ericsson Shiho. But its name doesn't matter that much after all – what we're interested in is what the phone can do for users. Well, in terms of photography-related features, the new C905 can do about everything. Its camera, besides having 8.1 Megapixels and allowing you to take photos at a high resolution, also brings the following: auto focus, image stabilizer, xenon and LED flash, geotagging, face recognition, red-eye reduction, plus a new feature named by Sony Ericsson "Smart Contrast". Moreover, the camera can also record video and thanks to a video stabilizer feature it probably does it well too. Aside from the great camera, Sony Ericsson C905 comes with a 2.4 inch display (240 x 320 pixels) made out of scratch-resistant glass, GPS as well as A-GPS, Wi-Fi, both GSM and3G connectivity, Bluetooth, USB, TV out, Exchange ActiveSync support, 2GB of internal memory (it can be extended with a Memory Stick Micro card), and a battery capable of providing up to 9 hours of talk-time and 380 hours of stand-by time on GSM networks, or up to 4 hours of talk-time and 360 hours of stand-by time on 3G networks. The C905 is a slider that looks simple and nice, weighing 136 grams and measuring 104 x 49 x 18 millimeters (when closed).

Sony Ericsson R306 Radio review: Stay tuned

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:00 +0000

Sony Ericsson R306 Radio is quite unusually set to revolve around one single thing - listening to radio on-the-go. Its built-in radio tuner works in both FM and AM. The lower midrange R306 Radio delivers on other fronts too - it packs a 1.3 megapixel camera plus Bluetooth and USB connectivity. It's compact enough but also offers two surprisingly capable stereo speakers. How's that for a flashback to the time when family life revolved around the radio. The dedicated external radio keys complete the feature set of that nifty little fella. You are welcome to tune in and see what it's like to spend some time with it.

Key features

FM/AM radio tuner with RDS and TrackID
AM tuner has two modes: 9 kHz (Americas and Japan) and 10 kHz (the rest)
Dedicated external radio controls
Tri-band GSM support
1.9" 65K-color TFT display of a 128 x 160 pixel resolution
Secondary monochrome external display of a 96 x 32 pixel resolution
1.3 megapixel camera
5MB of internal memory
Bluetooth
USB
Radio broadcasts recorder in MP3 format
Stereo speakers
Optimized design for desktop placing

Sony Ericsson G502 review: Web as you go

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:01:00 +0000

The newest member of the Sony Ericsson G-lineup was only announced a few weeks ago with a stark commitment to deliver great internet experience. We were more than curious to find if it delivers on the promise to introduce a much larger audience to the niceties of good mobile internet. Compact and stylish, this bar has the looks and our preview has already lifted a corner of the curtain on performance. Join us as we start our answer-to-all-your-questions Sony Ericsson G502 review.

Key features

2" 262K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
GPRS, EDGE and 3G connectivity with HSDPA
Great web browser
Great battery life
Compact size
M2 memory card slot
2 megapixel camera
Media center
Comfortable keypad
FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP support
USB connectivity

O2 Cocoon review: Music can be cool

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:52:00 +0000

O2 Cocoon is a captivating music-centered device manufactured exclusively for the O2 carrier. Although it's a last year edition, it sports all the sweet features you would expect in a contemporary handset - 3G and HSDPA support, large QVGA TFT display, a 2 megapixel snapper and 2GB of internal memory

Key features:

Quad-band GSM support
2.28" 262K-color TFT display of QVGA resolution
Hidden external LED display
3G and HSDPA support with video calls
2 megapixel camera with LED flash
2GB of integrated memory
microSD memory card slot
FM radio with RDS
USB port (USB drive mode supported)
Stereo Bluetooth
Stereo speakers
Dedicated music keys
Original design and bold choice of color
Rich accessories pack
Great web browser
Nice music player

Sony Ericsson T303 - Small is beautiful

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:49:00 +0000

A sexy minimalist slider, Sony Ericsson T303 gives the low-end a new edge with looks and construction well above its rank. Even if not a full-house in terms of skill and style, the basic multimedia coverage and solid feel in hand are well worth it. The FM radio with RDS, MP3 player and the 1.3 megapixel camera make sure the T303 will be kept busy. After all, many will likely find it too sexy for a call-and-text device only. The smooth sliding, the sharp chrome-highlighted exterior and the diminutive size are still the undoubted winners when it comes to the attraction of Sony Ericsson T303. Way beyond any of the features it offers.

Key features

Very compact, sturdy build
Smooth sliding mechanism
FM radio with RDS
MP3 player, TrackID music recognition
Bluetooth v2.0
1.3 MP camera
1.8" 65K-color TFT display, 128 x 160 pixels
500 phonebook entries, photocall

Samsung i550/i550w review: Low-key all-in-one

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:50:00 +0000

Fascinating as they are, ultra high-end handsets are not everybody's cup of tea. In fact, the good old mid-range is the bread and butter for every successful mobile phone company, for that's what gets those sales numbers right. As we see it, Samsung i550 might just be the phone to perfectly fit this description. It doesn't yell expensive out loud, but has great all-round functionality and might just become tomorrow's classic.

When first announced, the Samsung i550 had only one version and it crucially lacked Wi-Fi. However, just as it started hitting the shelves, a second WLAN enabled version named Samsung i550w popped up. The two versions have no other differences in terms of hardware or software. Anyway, the second version places Samsung i550 in a somewhat different league - handsets that have it (almost) all. It may not have the best camera or GPS receiver around but performs adequately in both departments and that is what really matters most of the time.

Key features:

2.6" 262K-color TFT display of QVGA resolution
3G with HSDPA
Trackball navigation
Built-in GPS receiver
Symbian OS with S60 user interface
Wi-Fi (Samsung i550w only)
3 megapixel camera with auto focus
MicroSD card slot
3.5mm stereo audio jack
FM radio
Decent battery life
Bluetooth with A2DP support

Sony Ericsson W760 review: Walkman meets GPS

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:52:00 +0000

Sony Ericsson W760 made a name for being the first Sony Ericson phone to offer an integrated GPS receiver. With a large QVGA display, stereo speakers, Media Center and the 3 megapixel camera on top, the W760 packs a nice punch. It's an exciting slider that may look no-thrills on the outside, but has all the prospects of becoming a bestseller.

Expected in Q2 2008 Sony Ericsson W760 may as well make this summer hotter. It's got nearly all the high-end Walkman stuff. Right from the very first moment we saw it, we were struck by the resemblance to Sony Ericsson W850. Both handsets share pretty much the same size, form factor and market positioning, so we think it's a safe bet the W760 is the true successor of W850, bringing the best of the Walkman range to the current Sony Ericsson lineup.
For starters, the W760 takes advantage of the proprietary Sony Ericsson Media Center enabling users to organize and enjoy all their multimedia files, be it music, video, photos, games or streaming content such as YouTube. The Sony Ericsson Media Center offers ease-of-use and rich functionality unmatched by current feature phones on the market.
The user experience with the Media Center is further enhanced by the built-in accelerometer that enables screen auto rotation, as well as Shake control. Speaking of multimedia, the W760 packs in the latest Walkman 3.0 player and even supports the SensMe mood recognition feature that allows creating playlists based on mood and tempo.
On top of that, you also get the benefit of the integrated GPS receiver - you can use it to geotag your photos, work out with the Tracker fitness application or use turn-by-turn navigation and Points of Interest search.
Sony Ericsson W760 will be available in three different color versions: Rocky Silver, Fancy Red, and Intense Black. We had the grey/silver one for a review. A definite thumbs-up for the 1GB memory card in the retail package, though we've seen Walkmans ship with 2-gig cards.

Sony Ericsson C702 review: Allroad Cyber-shot

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:47:00 +0000

The yummy camera features like Auto Rotate, BestPic and Photo Flash, along with the TV Out, were obviously reserved for the 5MP Cyber-shot C902. Sony Ericsson C702 on the other hand is keen to impress with GPS and splash and dust resistance. Its 3-megapixel camera takes advantage of geotagging, and features face detection, red-eye reduction, autofocus and dual LED.
The C702 also bundles up HSDPA 3.6 Mbps, FM radio with RDS, Media center, Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP and the respectable 160MB of built-in memory.

Sony Ericsson C702 is a new Cyber-shot bar. Enough has been said already about the new Sony Ericsson naming convention. Suffice to say, it's now C for Cyber-shot.
Another interesting fact is that this is the first splash and dust resistant Sony Ericson handset. The C702 also features the GPS-based Tracker sports application. Clearly, it's a phone for the youth and the sports minded. We're reviewing the Cool Cyan variety (yeah right, someone had to tell us it's cool), but there's a Speed Black alternative for the not so easily trusting.

Sony Ericsson G900 preview: Touch and go

noreply@blogger.com (sony mania) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:46:00 +0000

The Sony Ericsson G900 is physically identical to the G700 with a 2.4" 262K-color TFT display of QVGA resolution. However the G900 has more to offer than its sibling - bringing Wi-Fi support and a 5 megapixel auto focus camera it looks set to cause high-tech high-end excitement.
As with the G700, UMTS support with video calls is also on board, along with stereo Bluetooth and an M2 memory card slot. Sony Ericsson also made a big deal of their Notes applications that allows you to organize your life with electronic yellow Sticky Notes (they come in other colors, too).

Sexy is the last thing to call Sony Ericsson G900, but we couldn't resist trying some creative photography on it. It does pull off an occasional beauty shot.

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