HTC P3350/HTC Love Review:Things to consider Pros and Cons

Content:

1. Design and controls
2. Display
3. Battery life
4. Camera
5. Connectivity
6. FM-radio
7. Performance
8. Software
9. Impressions

Sales package:

• Communicator
• 1200 mAh battery
• User Guide
• Charger
• Software CD (ActiveSync and Outlook)
• Mini-USB data cable
• Stereo-headset
• Belt case

Riding high after the success of one of its most popular offerings ever – communicator HTC P3300 (Artemis) – HTC had no other way to go but capitalize on this concept once again. And they did so – they figured that utilizing at least the same platform and casing would work out just fine. First, this allowed them to save some money (typical, time-proven platform – the OMAP 850), and second – lend the new product the distinctive looks right from the get-go (the popularity of the P3300 plays a crucial role in this).

This is why the HTC P3350 has come to life....................................

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Orange SPV E650/HTC S710/ HTC Vox/Vodafone v1415 Review::Things to consider Pros and Cons

So, the Orange SPV E650. Just an Orange version of the HTC S710, surely? Well, yes and no. Firstly, the keyboard is a different colour, we have the obligatory Orange logo and there's a distinct lack of Windows Live (no MSN Messenger fun here kids). Whilst Windows Live may have vanished, something rather painful has popped up instead, but we'll get to this in a minute.

First, let's have a look at this delicious device. There's a vivid screen which is clear, crisp and close to the casing. People may look at this phone as you sit in a local restaurant and think, "Yeah, it's ok." Rarely, though, will you find these same people ignoring it when the QWERTY keyboard pops out.

A spring-loaded QWERTY keyboard slides out gracefully and............................................
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HTC Mogul for Sprint Review::Things to consider Pros and Cons

The HTC Mogul for Sprint is the latest in a long line of Pocket PC powered device with slide-out keyboards from Taiwanese manufacturer HTC, and the replacement device for the discontinued Sprint PPC-6700. The Mogul also happens to be the first HTC branded device to be offered by any of the US mobile networks, who typically rebrand HTC's devices with their own names. The HTC Mogul jams a lot of features into a package that won't put off most road warriors, even if it might be a bit large for the typical consumer. With features like WiFi, EV-DO 3G data, and a 2 megapixel camera, the Mogul is a solid addition to Sprint's business handset lineup.

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

HTC Mogul (ZOOM)

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T-Mobile MDA Vario III/HTC Kaiser Review::Things to consider Pros and Cons

I mentioned in my HTC Touch review that HTC seem to be pushing the envelope with their handsets at the moment. It's fair to say that HTC are adding features and functionality quicker than even Microsoft themselves. Now, with the Kaiser, HTC has thrown everything into the specifications listings - the only thing missing is the kitchen sink.

For example, GPS in on board, meaning your favourite satellite navigation programs will run without the need for extra Bluetooth sat-nav receivers. Get this handset and you can stick your Bluetooth GPS receiver on eBay, then never have to worry about charging and faffing with two seperate devices again. The HTC Kaiser - aka the HTC P4550 - is the true one-for-all device. Don't believe me? Read on...............................................
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Vodafone VDA V/v1415/HTC S710 Review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

For two weeks now, I'm using a Vodafone VDA V (in the UK known as Vodafone 1415), which I got from Vodafone Germany for testing, as my primary smartphone.
The Vodafone VDA V is based on the HTC Vox (better known as HTC S710) and therefore also features Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile 6 Standard. Powered by a TI OMAP 805 CPU at 201 MHz, the VDA V supports quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WiFi b/g as well as Bluetooth 2.0 incl. A2DP and AVRC. Backed-up by 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM (which can be extended with microSD cards), the VDA V has a 2 megapixel camera for photos and video recording, features a 2.4" QVGA screen and measures 101 mm x 50 mm x 17.7 mm at a weight of 120 g.

However, the "hidden" highlight is the QWERTZ (depending on the origin of the device it also sports QWERTY) thumb keyboard which slides out. So the Vodafone VDA V might be the perfect messaging machine for everybody who is looking for an alternative solution to classical BlackBerry-styled devices.........................................................................

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Toshiba Portege G900 review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

I'd heard all sorts of opinions on the , and I've really been looking forward to getting my hands on a WM6 Professional device now that HTC / Orange seem to be dragging their feet over the M3100.

The is very similar in a lot of ways to the TyTN, not an actual copy but certainly reminiscent of the HTC device.

The runs Windows Mobile 6 Professional and connectivity-wise the supports WLAN (802.11b&g), is tri-band (GSM GSM900/1800/1900) GMS, GPRS and EDGE but single-band (UMTS2100) 3G and HSDPA so connectivity could be a little limiting for some. Just like the , again, the has a 1.9 Megapixel camera.

It’s probably worth mentioning at this juncture that the Portégé has a 1320 mAh 3.7v battery Toshiba part number TS BTR002 – a bit odd you may say to mention it at this point but all will become clear later.

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T-Mobile MDA Compact III(aka HTC Artemis/O2 XDA Orbit) Review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

The Compact III isn't your average Pocket PC phone. If you buy one people may still "think" it's a normal PDA but wait - it's far more than that. First up there's the control mechanism. When I first heard that it came with a trackball I thought back to an old arcade game in the local pub - it was called the "Crystal Maze" and involved a huge amount of trackball spinning. It would be fair to say that I didn't like the idea of a trackball much. Secondly was the scroll-wheel that surrounds the trackball. Surely that wouldn't work ? Would it?

There's something else the MDA Compact III has - GPS. It's built in. No seperate box, no extra bluetooth thingy to charge up - it's inside. Think about it. In space there's millions of pounds worth of satellites floating around, beaming location information right back down to this tiny box of tricks.

What else do we have ? Well, we'll get to that in a minute. Let's look at something it doesn't have - most noteably there's no 3G and no WiFi. Bummer, perhaps I'm asking too much ? Is it just me that wants a device with GPS, WiFi, 3G, a QWERTY keyboard, hi-res camera and a numeric keyboard? Perhaps.....................................................

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HTC P6300 Panda(aka xda Argon) Review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

So. This is the HTC P6300 then. If I'm to look into my bag of more supportive comments I'd probably find the words "well built" and "rugged". I may also find phrases like "traditional style" and "classic sized screen". If, however, I was to look into my less favourable bag I'd probably find words like "massive", "fat" and "old design".

The device confuses me. One moment I'm thinking, "Woah, this is huge. Why release a device this size?" Then I'm thinking, "Well, it's no bigger than the Orange SPV M5000 is it?"

Despite my concerns there's no doubt that this will tick boxes for mobile enterprise environments. I hadn't put much thought into it but, whilst writing this review, I saw a TV programme about wheel clampers. They were using Pocket PC's to take photos, punch in registration details, times and dates. They had tough, well built handsets which were big enough to "poke" and hard-wearing. The custom-made software ran on the phone, launched the camera application to snap number-plates and the connectivity fed details back to the central system instantly..................................................................

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O2 Xda nova/HTC Touch Review:: Things to consider Pros and Cons

HTC caught some attraction when the Taiwanese device maker announced the HTC Touch earlier this month for some good reasons - with the HTC Touch; HTC introduced the TouchFLO technology to their Windows Mobile device platform and I'm sure most of you have read everything about TouchFLO and the HTC Touch already. Nevertheless, since O2 brings up the Xda nova on sale from tomorrow, it makes sense to have a closer look on both devices again, identifying the similarities as well as the differences.

Both, the HTC Touch and the O2 Xda nova are based on HTC's Elf reference design platform and with the Elf, HTC tried to create a simple to use but stylish device to attract the consumer market better. Therefore the Touch/nova misses some of the latest but greatest technologies while on the other hand it sports new features. The HTC Elf platform is powered by Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile version - 6.0 Professional which means it's a smartphone. Both devices supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 90/1800/1900 MHz while 850 MHZ is left. This is pretty unusual for HTC devices, were all the latest devices quadband GSM. Nevertheless, leaving 850 MHz makes the device cheaper in production and therefore it's cheaper on sale. Also left is UMTS, not to talk about HSDPA but this isn't a big problem today - not for the segment HTC and the carriers try to target with the Touch. On the other hand, the Touch/nova features Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi b/g which makes it a mobile broadband connected device anyway - as long as a HotSpot is in range. Powered by a TI OMAP850 CPU at 201 MHz, the Touch/nova includes 128 MB ROM and 64 MB DDR RAM and both - HTC and O2 Germany are giving a free 1 GB microSD card with their versions of the HTC Elf.

On the back, the device features a 2 megapixel CMOS fixed focus camera for photo and video recording. And at a compact size of 99.9 mm x 58 mm x 13.9 mm the HTC Touch/O2 Xda nova weights 112 g only.

While the O2 and HTC designs are pretty similar, they have their differences. For instance O2 Germany decided to give the Xda nova housing a high gloss black finishing while HTC has given the HTC Touch a soft-touch like finishing:

Another difference,...........................

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Samsung SGH-i600 Review: Things to consider Pros and Cons

Thanks to Samsung, I've recently got my hands on the final version of a Samsung SGH-i600, the EMEA/APAC version of Samsung's BlackJack which was launched late last year. While the i600 was announced earlier, the U.S. got it released faster but since last month, the i600 is also available across Europe. Generally speaking, the i600 is the follower of Samsung's earlier introduced SGH-i320 and like the i320, the i600 is sporting a QWERTY keyboard for easy typing. This makes the device definitely another BlackBerry competitor. The i600 is part of Samsung's Ultra series and this one is also called "Ultra Messaging". Only 11.8 mm thin, the i600 fits perfectly into Samsung's Ultra series but UMTS and HSDPA makes it quite unique today. Not too many keyboard enabled smartphones features triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850 MHz aren't supported), singleband UMTS/HSDPA (up to 1.8 Kbps) as well as WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR yet.

Sporting Windows Mobile 5.0 with the latest 3.4 AKU, the Samsung SGH-i600 is powered by a TI OMAP 1710 CPU at 220 MHz and features 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM which can be extended with microSD flash memory cards.

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Things to consider before splash money on O2 Xda trion aka HTC Hermes

the::mobile uk has a review of the O2 Xda Trion, and writes: "On the back you have the 2 megapixel camera on the top, with a self portrait mirror left to it (above is the external antenna connector) and a photo light right to the right: ... The camera also features a macro mode which is a nice gimmick but doesn't adds real value to the overall quality of the whole camera. ... the HTC Hermes isn't a "uber device" at all but what it does, it does well and it offers a feature richness, we haven't seen so far ..." Read more about the O2 Xda Trion.

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pros and cons to consider before splash money on Nokia N95

The phone, often described by Nokia executives as the ultimate multimedia computer, is being viewed as one of the most important handset releases for the Finnish phone giant.

Is it really what the “computers have become?” Nokia might be overstating the case, but they are moving in the right direction. A twin-slider phone, N95 has all the must have and bleeding features you should expect in a modern phone and some more.

A five-mega pixel camera, a video camera and audio features that can be described as luxurious. The web surfing experience is one of the best on any mobile phone, and there is a lot of under the hood improvements that make you believe that one day we will not lug around laptops.

It is the first Nokia phone with an integrated GPS system, which I am having a tough time trying to get working, so for now I am leaving that one out. I won’t bore you with specs – you can read them on Nokia website.

The quad band phone is expensive and will set you back by about $750. You can buy the phone on the Internet for about $850 or so. So before you rush out, you might want to pay attention to twelve things about this phone, after three days of continuous use.

Physical attributes:..............................................

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Nokia N95 review

Price range: £0.00 - £493.49

What is it: All-in-one handset with built-in sat-nav, MP3 player, Wi-Fi and 5-megapixel camera

What we think: If we had to rescue just one device from a burning house, it would be the N95...

Every now and then a product comes along that promises to revolutionise the market. The N95 is such a beast, combining satellite navigation, a cutting-edge 5-megapixel camera, a media player and PDA functions in a handset that somehow isn't the size of a brick.

If you look hard enough (and don't mind an astronomical tariff) you can find the N95 for less than �on a monthly contract, but the SIM-free price is an eye-watering �.

Design
Nokia knows how to put a phone together. Pick up the N95 and you simply won't believe that so much technology has been squeezed into such a light, palm-friendly device.

Nokia has embraced a two-way sliding design that lets you push the screen up and let your fingers roam over a nicely textured keypad, or slide it down to reveal a fashionably touch-sensitive suite of media-player controls. This also switches the N95's stunning 66mm (2.6-inch) screen into landscape mode and activates its new 3D multimedia menu -- more of which later.

The screen shifts to landscape format for watching video or listening to music

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