Nokia 7610 Supernova

The flagship handset in Nokia's Supernova Range, the Nokia 7610 Supernova sports a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, capable of capturing VGA resolution video clips at up to 15 frames per second. As well as having an FM radio and multimedia player, the 7610 comes with a 2.5mm AV connector and TV output capability, so it is quite a capable media phone.

Despite the strong multimedia capabilities, the 7610 Supernova is primarily a fashion phone. A combination of mirrored surfaces and interchangeable covers mean that you can keep the 7610 looking fresh, and you can also customise the handset's key illumination and wallpaper to match.

In the past, we've tended to see these features with 3G phones, but the Nokia 7610 is not a 3G device, although it does support EDGE data which is OK as long as your mobile network actually uses it.

The display is a 2" 240 x 320 pixel panel in 16 million colours, which is perhaps a little smaller than we would like to see. Talktime is pretty decent at up to 5.4 hours with a maximum of 12 days standby time. Overall, the 7610 Supernova measures 98 x 48 x 15mm and weighs 99 grams which is pretty typical for this type of device.8

It's not a cheap phone, costing €225 (around £180 / $360) before tax and subsidy. That puts it roughly in the same price range as the Nokia N81 and Nokia N77 which are both 3G devices but don't have the same quality of camera as the 7610.

The standard sales package includes a 512MB microSD card (2GB for the US version), an AC-3 charger, video out cable, two Xpress-on covers and a stereo wired headset. The 7610 Supernova should be available during Q3 2008.

One last thing - this isn't the first time that Nokia have used this model name, the original Nokia 7610 from 2004 is one of Nokia's more off-the-wall handset designs. In fact, despite our misgivings, there are plenty of original 7610s around so make sure that you are ordering the 7610 Supernova rather than a bargain-basement phone from four years ago.

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Motorola ZINE ZN5 (MOTOZINE)

The Motorola ZINE ZN5 (also called the MOTOZINE) is an advanced camera phone featuring some very clever Kodak technology, combining very clear high-resolution images with some intelligent integration with web applications.

The 5 megapixel camera has autofocus and a Xenon flash, plus low-light capabilities, panoramic stitching, multi-shot picture taking and a number of other proprietary Kodak imaging enhancements to ensure that the ZN5 delivers high quality results when it comes to stills photos. The results are impressive (as you can see from the Kodak gallery), and one clever thing is that the Motorola ZINE ZN5 can upload pictures directly to the Kodak gallery through the handset's data connection. The ZN5 also supports Bluetooth printing to compatible devices.

The biggest problem of all is that this is not a 3G phone, and is stuck with GPRS and EDGE data transfer while on a cellular network. That's just stupidly slow for a multimedia phone, although it does have WiFi. In a market segment where 3.5G is almost standard on new releases, the limited speed of the MOTOZINE ZN5 is likely to be a real turn-off. OK, so the ZN5 will initially be launched in China which doesn't have much in the way of UMTS coverage, but even so it is no excuse for a phone that will eventually be sold worldwide.

There are some nice features though - the MOTOZINE ZN5 has a similar ModeShift keypad to the ROKR E8, comes with a TV-out port, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth and has 350MB of internal memory and a microSD slot. The interface appears to be broadly similar to most new top-end Motorola phones, in other words it is much, much better than handsets of old. It's also a pretty good looking device, and the long battery life will be useful for many. But if you ignore the camera, the technical features of the Motorola ZN5 are hardly impressive.

What we appear to have then is an excellent digital camera welded to a mediocre mobile phone, a combination that we don't think serves anybody very well.

If you really care about photographs, then you can buy a Kodak C613 camera for just £60 / $120 / €70 which is much better than the ZN5 when it comes to being a camera. Although the ZN5's camera is very good, the overall ZN5 package seems to be quite poor.

We would dearly have liked to have told you that the Motorola ZINE ZN5 was the device that had once again made Motorola a class leader, but we can't. If Motorola could put this quality of camera in something like the MOTOMING platform and then breathe some of the magic they had when the original RAZR came out, then Motorola would have a winner, as it is.. we think that the Motorola ZN5 won't be the success that Motorola really need.

Motorola say that the MOTOZINE ZN5 will be available in China from July, with the rest of the world following before the end of the year.

source: http://www.mobilegazette.com

Samsung J700 - Seamless Connectivity With Magic Features

The Samsung J700 is a marvelous mobile that meets most of the expectations of the people. The mobile can bring entertainment and can seamless connect with people all around the globe.The Samsung J700 looks elegant with its slide open design, an embedded keypad, a large screen and some control buttons. This mobile has dimensions 99.5 x 48 x 14.8 mm and weighs only 92 gms. The display screen is a marvelous means to watch pictures and videos at the highest resolution possible. The resolution of the screen is slated at 128 x 160 pixels. The handset comes with preloaded ringtones that are of polyphonic and MP3 in nature.


This Samsung Mobile Phone is fitted with 1.3 MP camera that can capture pictures at resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels. So, pictures and videos recorded with this camera are crystal clear. The images are sharp and they can be transferred to other devices making use of technologies such as Bluetooth. The user can also make use of cable cords to transfer files from the phone to other secondary devices such as computers and digital cameras. Thus the Samsung J700 can connect seamlessly to other devices and transfer files very easily.

The J700 also brings entertainment in various forms. This phone is fitted with a music player that can play on formats such as MP3, AAC, AAC+ and MIDI. The video player of the handset can play files on formats such as MPEG4 and 3GP. The user can also play games on this amazing gadget. High definition games can be played and user can download them easily from the internet.

On browsing the internet with the aid of its WAP browser, one can visit various entertainment sites. The users can download ringtones, games, music and videos from these sites. This gadget works on 2 G network and thus it is possible for people to access all facilities that 2 G network can offer. The memory of the mobile can be extended to 2 GB. This memory space can be utilised to store large files without facing any hassles. Samsung J700 can be used for a long time as the gadget’s battery provides standby time of 250 hr and talk-time of 3 hr.

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The Samsung Omnia SGH i900,the Smartphone

Don’t we just wish we can have everything? In this era of advanced technology, if the lamp genie would hear us uttering those words, he would most likely hand us nothing less than Samsung’s newly launched SGH i900.

Dubbed the Omnia which means “everything” in Latin and “wish” in Arabic, this new mobile phone embodies the fusion of formidable business functionality, cutting-edge design and exciting multimedia features. Powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, the SGH i900 simulates the look and feel of a personal computer with its preinstalled Microsoft Office applications and its navigational attributes that make use of a built-in optical mouse similar to those found in laptops. Downloading programs from the Internet is as straightforward as in a real PC, and once installed may be customized according to the user’s needs. The smartphone also features GPS that includes navigation and geo-tagging capabilities.

The Omnia SGH i900 takes its attractive traits from its sophisticated ultra-slim 12.5mm metallic chassis. This stylish casing houses a 5 megapixel CMOS camera that has auto-focus, auto-panorama and face and smile detection features. Its 3.2 inch high-resolution WQVGA LCD display conforms to a 16:9 screen format, which is ideal for video viewing. The touch-sensitive screen, patented as TouchWiz, features a highly intuitive and user-friendly interface, while its on-screen QWERTY keypad simplifies data and text entry. The handset comes in 8 GB and 16 GB versions, both expandable using MicroSD cards.

The Samsung Omnia i900 will be officially introduced at the CommunicAsia in Singapore on June 17, after which market availability immediately follows. The 16 GB version will have a price tag of S$1,098 while the 8 GB will have its price announced later

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Sony Ericsson C905

The Sony Ericsson C905 is (as far as we know) the first 8.1 megapixel phone to hit Europe and the general world market, and it promises to bring a new round of the megapixel wars as other manufacturers try to catch up.

The camera is clearly the main selling point with the C905, but Sony Ericsson haven't skimped on other features. The C905 has GPS, WiFi, HSDPA high-speed data, stereo Bluetooth and an FM radio.

The display is a 2.4" 240 x 320 pixel panel, and tucked behind it is a slide-out numeric keypad. There's also a version of the Access Netfront web browser, push email support, instant messaging and of course a multimedia player.

Because it bears the Cyber-shot name, the Sony Ericsson C905 is obviously going to be very capable when it comes to digital imaging. Yes, the 8.1 megapixel sensor is the best in its class, but the C905 also has a bright Xenon flash, autofocus, face detection, red-eye reduction and an image stabilizer. The C905 also features Sony Ericsson multishot "BestPic" functionality and supports photo blogging.

The camera integrates with the inbuilt GPS to allow geotagging of photos. For video capture, the C905 again has an image stabilizer plus a video light, and an optional TV out cable (ITC-60) allows video clips to be played back on a standard television. There's no mention of the C905's video capture resolution and frame rate though. On top of that, there's a secondary video calling camera too. There's also a tripod kit (IPK-100) which is something we think may come in very useful.

The C905's GPS can be used with Google Maps or Wayfinder, but it's not clear what sort of satellite navigation options might be available as standard. As the C905 isn't a smartphone, then the GPS functionality might be a little limited.

Internal memory is 160MB, and the C905 comes with a 2GB Memory Stick Micro M2 card in the standard sales package. Talktime on 3G is up to 4 hours, with a maximum of 9 hours on GSM. Standby time is a maximum of 15 days, and the C905 also has a flight mode so that you can turn the cellular radio off completely.

Coming in at 136 grams, the Sony Ericsson C905 is hardly lightweight and is actually heavier than the Nokia N95 8GB and N96 despite having a much smaller screen. On the other hand, the C905 does have a pretty good battery life, so perhaps that accounts for some of the increase in mass.

Despite some quibbles, the C905 looks to be a very good camera phone. Sony Ericsson say that the C905 will be out sometime during the early fourth quarter of this year in Night Black, Ice Silver and Copper Gold colour schemes.

source:http://www.mobilegazette.com

Nokia Batman 'The Dark Knight' Phone Prepped for Verizon

Verizon Wireless today announced the Nokia 6205 (The Dark Knight Edition) will be available online June 15. Clad in a mysterious black color and embellished with a subtle "The Dark Knight" emblem, the Batman movie-themed clamshell comes pre-loaded with wallpapers, voice tones, animated screensavers inspired by the film, and a full movie trailer.

Touch-sensitive external music keys access tracks purchased from Verizon Wireless' VCAST Music service, while the 2.0-inch display supports up to 262K-colors. The Nokia 6205 (The Dark Knight Edition) also includes:

- 1.3-megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom
- 58 MB internal memory; expandable up to an additional 4GB with an optional microSD memory card
- Support for text, picture and video messaging
- Get It Now-capable for downloading games, ringtones, wallpapers and other mobile content
- VZ Navigator-compatible for audible turn-by-turn directions and location information
- Mobile Web for access to the latest news, sports, weather and more
- Voice dialing and voice commands for touch-free phone operation
- Built-in speakerphone
- Bluetooth-enabled for wireless headset support

The Nokia 6205 (The Dark Knight Edition) features images from Gotham City. The Nokia 6205 (The Dark Knight Edition) will be available online for $69.99 after a $50 online instant rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Palm Centro Comes to Verizon

Verizon Wireless today announced that the Palm Centro smartphone will be available on June 13 for $99. Dressed in cobalt blue, the Centro offers a color touch-screen, full QWERTY keyboard and a lightweight design.
Running on Verizon's high-speed data network, the Centro can quickly send and receive email messages and attachments and browse the Web. Customers can use it as a modem for their laptops when they subscribe to BroadbandAccess Connect service plan.

The built-in Google Maps application provides directions, performs local searches and views moveable maps, satellite imagery and traffic updates. It can map a contact's address from the contact application simply by selecting the "maps" button.

The Centro can also access VersaMail 4.0 with built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Microsoft Direct Push Technology delivers email and calendar updates from a home or office PC using Outlook directly to their handsets. Users can also use Wireless Sync to access email, contacts, calendar and tasks from a PC. Wireless Sync supports POP3 or IMAP email accounts, Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes and IBM Lotus Domino.

The Palm Centro will be available online and in stores for $99.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

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