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Samsung Gravity SAR Rating

2009-10-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

The Samsung Gravity is one of the popular phones that was released last year. This mobile phone is ideal for texting and music. It's not a very fancy mobile phones with tons of high-end but it works for users who want a solid phone that functions superbly.

The Samsung Gravity reviews posted on the web indicates that users have relatively great experience with handling this phone. However, some users were also concerned about the Samsung Gravity SAR rating.

But what is a SAR rating anyway? Well, this measurement refers to the rate at which the body absorbs energy when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field. The acronym stands for Specific absorption rate.

Consumers are concerned over the SAR rate of mobile phones because they are used close to a users head. A device with a very high Specific absorption rate may cause ill effects for the user. The government mandates that phones sold have a SAR level at or below 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg) taken over a volume of 1 gram of tissue.

So what is the Samsung Gravity SAR rating? According to the FCC, the phone has a rating of
0.487 watt per kilogram. It's well below the limits set by the government so that should mean that it's safe to use the device.

It's a safe phone to use and it also provides satisfaction with its solid performance. This handset is one of the best phones last year. Let's hope that the second Gravity will be just as awesome.

That's it for this post on the Samsung Gravity SAR rating . Tune in to this blog to get more of the latest news and views on the mobile phone world.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Tricks

2009-10-22T12:40:00.000-07:00

Mobile phone tricks are not only cool, they also help users to finish their intended phone task quickly. These tricks consists of hidden shortcuts and other cools stuff that cover everything from the OS, email, texting, WiFi, programming.

Let's talk about BlackBerry Curve 8900 tricks. This handset is one of the most popular phones in the market and is available at two carriers. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 reviews also indicate that it's a solid handset.

RIM has published the official list of tips and tricks for this device but users have also discovered some slick stuff on their own.

Here's a list of the best and most useful BlackBerry Curve 8900 tricks.

Hold the BlackBerry button and to display the Switch App menu.
Lock/Unlock the keyboard, on the Home screen or in the application list: Press A and the Send key
Push the trackball to get spell check suggestions
Press T to move to the top of a page while browsing the web
Press Space key twice to insert a period while typing
Press A to add a bookmark while web browsing and press K to open the bookmark list
Pressing the Right Convenience Key allows the user to take a picture
The camera's flash mode can be altered by pressing the Space key
Holding the #/Q key while in the Opera Mini browser for a few seconds will bring out the menu
Press Q from any screen to switch profiles
Hold 1 to check your voicemail
Press Alt key + P to view your call logs
Press Alt key + O to view sent messages
Press Alt key + I to see received messages

That's ift for this post on BlackBerry Curve 8900 tricks. I'm sure that you can find more by frequenting the forums and websites dedicated to this handset. Check out this blog regularly to get the latest news and information on the world of mobile.

Cheap Cell Phones with No Service Plan or Contract

2009-10-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

The crippling financial crisis is encouraging thousands of users to consider cheap cell phones with no service plan or contract. Contract cell phones are great but the tough economic atmosphere makes them a burden for a large number of consumers.

A lot of people are looking for cheap alternative to wireless services such as cheap cell phones with no service plan or contract because money is hard to come y during a recession.

Prepaid services are much cheaper than contract plans and they work well for consumers on a tight budget. However, the cheapest prepaid phones are really simple devices with minimal features. But as long as they perform well during calls or text messaging then users will not mind using a simple handset devoid of advanced features.

Here's a complied list of some of the cheap cell phones with no service plan or contract offered by prepaid carriers.

Samsung T301G $49.99 at Tracfone
Kyocera Melo $69.99 at metroPCS
Samsung Spex $49.99 at Cricket
Nokia 1006 $79.99 at metroPCS
Motorola i290 $49.99 at Boost Mobile
Kyocera TNT! $49.99 at Virgin Mobile
LG200C $ 29.99 at Tracfone
Motorola i335 $19.99 at Boost Mobile
Samsung R211 $49.99 at Cricket
LG VX3300 $29.95 at Page Plus
LG Flare $24.99 at Virgin Mobile
Kyocera K 126C $14.99 at Tracfone
Motorola V710 $39.95 at Page Plus
Cricket CAPTR $79.99 at Cricket
Motorola C139 $9.99 at Tracfone
Samsung Mantra $59.99 at Virgin Mobile

Most of these cheap handsets are old models. However, pre-paid carriers are also offering new models of basic phones now the price of these handsets might be a little higher than their rivals but that just because they have been released recently. They will decrease with time.

That's it for this post dedicated to cheap cell phones with no service plan or contract. Keep on visiting my all mobile critic blog to get useful information on various aspects of the mobile phone game.

New Sprint Camera Phones

2009-10-08T12:06:00.000-07:00

Sprint has one of the best line-ups among the major US wireless carriers. The Now Network is selling heavyweights like the the BlackBerry Tour, Palm Pre, HTC Touch Pro2 and the HTC Hero. The carrier is also offering a wide number of phone in various categories including camera phones.

Let's look at the new Sprint camera phones that have been launched this year. A camera phone is a handset that is equipped with a powerful shooter that is considered among its top features.

For the purpose of this post, let's look at phones that carry a at least a 3 MP camera. It wouldn't be fair to consider other phones that are equipped with less powerful shooters.

new Sprint camera phones

Samsung Instinct HD: A new Sprint phones that features an awesome 5 megapixel camera with “HD” video recording and video playback via a TV-out port.

HTC Hero: Sprint's first Android phone rocks with its 5-megapixel shooter.

Samsung Moment: A new Android phone with a good 3.2-megapixel camera with flash and camcorder with auto-focus.

Palm Pre: This smartphone carries a decent 3 MP camera. But it's clear that you'll get more than just a good camera when you purchase this webOS phone.

BlackBerrry Tour: This device is one of the recent RIM phones that come with a decent camera. This handset packs a reliable 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording. A no-camera version of this phone is also available.

HTC Touch Pro2: A solid mobile phone with a good 3.2 megapixel shooter. Consumers will also get a touchscreen and a QWERTY keyboard.

Samsung Intrepid: A new WinMo phone with a 3.2 megapixel camera with video recording

I'm glad that Sprint is finally offering phones with 5MP shooters. Perhaps those 8Mp handsets are not far off.

That's it for this post on the new Sprint camera phones. Tune in to this blog to get the latest news and reviews on the coolest mobile phones.

Best New Sprint Cell Phones

2009-10-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

Sprint has been making a lot of effort to regain its status in the industry this year. The company attempted to do this by getting exclusive deals on attractive phones and offering quality cell phone plans. The carrier also made a strong move by acquiring Virgin Mobile and its prepaid business.

However, offering attractive phones is the best way to lure in new customers and make the old ones stay. Let's look at the best new Sprint cell phones. These handsets are some of the best in the market today and are a major part of helping the carrier regain its form.

Let's go to the list of the best new Sprint cell phones:

Palm Pre: This device is one of the carrier's top selling phones. It was launched last January and entered the market in June. This first webOS smartphone has proven to be successful with hundreds of thousands of units sold. The Palm Pre features a touchscreen, a QWERTY keyboard, a camera and a host of other features. This device is currently being sold for $149.00 with a MIR and contract.

RIM BlackBerry Tour: This smartphone is one of the most anticipated devices of the year. This would be the top Sprint phone if not for its rival, the Palm Pre. This smartphone offers a lot of features plus the trademark BlackBerry keypad. Sold at $149.00 with a MIR and contract.

HTC Touch Pro2: A can't miss phone for Mobile Windows users. This handset is good enough to be offered by multiple carriers. It's generally considered as one of the best phones for 2009. The second Touch Pro2 features a large touchscreen, a reliable camera and truckloads of other features. Currently sold at $349.99 with a MIR and contract but is expected to come down to $199.

Samsung Reclaim: A phone for Now Network subscribers who want to go green. An eco-friendly phone that's made from bio-plastic materials. It also consumes a lot less energy than other handsets in the market. Comes with some nice features like a camera and a QWERTY keyboard. Sold at $49.00 with a MIR and contract.

Samsung Instinct S30: The updated version of the last year's flag ship phone. It comes with almost the same features but in a slightly smaller package. The Samsung Instinct S30 costs $99.00 with a MIR and contract

That's it for the best new Sprint cell phones. Check out the carrier's website to see the current line-up and I'm sure you'll find a good handset. Tune in to this blog to get the latest news and information on mobile phone topics.

Used or Refurbished AT&T Cell Phones

2009-09-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

There are plenty of cheap alternatives that one can take advantage of while enduring the crippling effects of the recession. For instance, you don't need to shell out hundreds of dollars to purchase a new phone. One can save money by shopping for used or refurbished AT&T cell phones and other affordable alternatives.

What is a refurbished phone anyway? Well, these devices are pre-owned cell phones and devices that have been returned during the 30-day trial period. Consumers can rely on these devices because AT&T has independently tested and reflashed with the latest software to meet new factory standards. There are almost as good as brand new phones and they are much cheaper.

You don't have to worry about spending money for these handsets. The company has tested, repaired (if needed), restored them to the original manufacturer functional and performance standards. They are also loaded with the newest software, to ensure that they work like new.

So why should a customer purchase used or refurbished AT&T cell phones? Well, there are plenty of advantages that come with purchasing these devices. For instance, there's the low and affordable price tag. Most refurbished or used devices are offered for free or half the price of a brand new device.

Consumers will also get great value from this offer because used or refurbished AT&T cell phones come with a battery and battery charger just like a brand new product. They also come with the same warranty as new phones but it is limited to 90 days.

There is also a wide range of selection on these phones. One can choose from different types of handsets from PDA's, music phones or camera phones. However, these gadgets sell like hotcakes so you have to hurry if you want to purchase them.

Here's a list of used or refurbished AT&T cell phones that are currently available. Note that these offers often change as AT&T adjusts its offers based on demand and supply.

Apple iPhone 3G - $49.00
Sony Ericsson W350 - FREE
Samsung Magnet - FREE
Pantech C630 3G - FREE
Pantech Matrix 3G -$29.99
LG Neon - $19.99
LG VU 3G - $29.99
Samsung Jack 3G -$79.99

Choosing to buy used or refurbished handsets is also an eco-conscious option. These devices will end up in the local land fills unless consumers buy them.

That's it for this post. Tune in to this blog for more useful news and information on various mobile phone topics.

Cheap US Cellular Cell Phones

2009-09-16T13:17:00.000-07:00

The crippling economic downturn has encouraged consumers throughout the country to seek out cheap alternatives to expensive goods, products and commodities. This trend has spread into the mobile phone industry since consumers can no longer afford to spend hundreds of dollars on sophisticated but pricey handsets. Affordable but reliable cell phones are now in demand.

One can find affordable but reliable handsets in regional and major carriers. But since that topic is too broad, let us focus our inquiry into cheap US Cellular cell phones.

US Cellular is a company that owns and operates the sixth largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States. This carrier serves more than 6.2 million customers in 126 markets in 26 U.S. states. This company offers a solid line-up of wireless phones hat targets a wide range of consumers.

Here's a list of cheap US Cellular cell phones with their corresponding prices:

Samsung SCH-u340 - free with a 2 year contract
Samsung Spex R210 - free with a two year commitment
Samsung R311 Axle - free with a 2 year agreement
Kyocera Neo E1100 - $29.95 with a two year commitment
Samsung Two Step R470 - free with a 2 year contract and $50 mail-in-rebate
Samsung SCH-U440 Gloss- $29.95 with a 2 year agreement and $50 mail-in-rebate
Motorola W385 - $19.95 with a 2 year agreement and $50 mail-in-rebate
LG UX280 Wine - $49.95 with a two year commitment and $50 mail-in-rebate
LG UX265 Banter - $49.95 with a two year commitment and $50 mail-in-rebate
Samsung Delve - $19.95 with a 2 year agreement and $50 mail-in-rebate
LG Bliss - $39.95 with a a 2 year contract and $50 mail-in-rebate
Research in Motion BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone - $49.95 with a two year commitment and $70 mail-in-rebate
Research in Motion BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone - $24.95 with a 2 year agreement and $70 mail-in-rebate
HTC Touch- $39.95 with a 2 year agreement and $70 mail-in-rebate

I thinks that's a good set of phones to choose from. You can easily pick a cheap alternative by the variety of cheap US Cellular cell phones available on the market.

That's it for this post on affordable handsets. Tune in to this blog for more useful information on various mobile phone related topics.

MMS for the AT&T iPhone

2009-09-04T11:31:00.000-07:00

iPhone users have demanded support for Multimedia Messaging Service, or MMS since the day the touchscreen device landed on the market. However, it took almost three years before Apple and AT&T to announce that MMS for the AT&T iPhone is coming. The impending arrival of Multimedia Messaging Service was announced when the 3GS was introduced.

Unfortunately, it was announced that MMS for the AT&T iPhone will not be available at launch. The reason? Well, the carrier explained that the service will be available later this summer. Apparently, some system upgrades have to be completed to ensure that customers have the best experience with the service.

Well, it appears that those system upgrades are now complete. It has been announced that MMS for the AT&T iPhone will be available starting on September 25. On this date, an update will enable the iPhone 3G and 3GS to support the service. Subscribers will finally get this anticipated service in about three weeks.

The carrier also delivered an apology and explanation for the delay of MMS for the AT&T iPhone. The network architecture has been beefed up to ensure that it can handle the expected record volumes of Multimedia Messaging Service traffic and ensure an excellent experience at launch.

Big Blue also promised to work hard on keeping up with the growth in smartphone usage, data demand, new devices and applications.

Well, now that MMS is launching soon perhaps tethering will be next. Rumors say that AT&T is putting together a $70/month unlimited data and tethering plan for the iPhone 3GS.

That's if for this post on MMS for the AT&T iPhone. Tune in to this blog for more exciting and hot mobile critic news.

Instant Messenger for Blackberry Tour

2009-08-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

The BlackBerry Tour is one of the top mobile phones for 2009. This impressive device offers a myriad of features and capabilities that every user will need. This premier communication device also provides users with instant messaging features that allows them to communicate quickly with their IM contacts.

Let's look at some of the best Instant Messenger for Blackberry Tour.

These IM applications offer users with:

familiar user interface
Availability status
Contact access and management
Notifications
Emoticons

Windows Live Messenger - allows users to chat in virtual real time with IM. It also provides customized status messages, ability to add, delete and block contacts, Auto-login, and multi-user chats.

Yahoo! Messenger - this Instant Messenger for Blackberry Tour offers complete access to a user's existing Yahoo! Messenger contact list, the ability to invite multiple users into one conversation, avatars, emoticons and custom ringtone alerts

Google Talk - offers ability to personalize Google Talk with a buddy picture, communicate even while using other applications and set up custom notifications for new Google Talk messages.

AOL Instant Messenger - this app provides users with near real-time text-based conversations, picture messaging within IM sessions, Buddy icons, and the ability to participate in several chats at once.

ICQ - - this Instant Messenger for Blackberry Tour also offers near real-time text-based conversations, picture messaging within IM sessions, Buddy icons, and the ability to participate in several chats at once.

Novell GroupWise Messenger - offers one-to-one instant messaging, group chat sessions, ability to copy and paste messages, and access to calendar.

These various Instant Messenger for Blackberry Tour can surely help one to communicate with IM contacts even if one is not in front of a computer.

That's it for this post. Tune in to this Mobile Critic blog to get more useful news, updates and information on various mobile phone topics.

Palm Pre Voice Dialing

2009-08-14T12:04:00.000-07:00

The Palm Pre is a sophisticated phone that runs on a sophisticated OS. Well it's sophisticated enough for some authors to write books on how to use the Palm Pre and webOS. However, for all it's cool features and capabilities the Palm Pre still lacks some basic functions.

For instance, Palm Pre voice dialing was not available at launch. This surprised a lot of users because it's a basic feature and can be found in "dumb" phones. Perhaps it was left out because the carrier and the manufacture were in a hurry to release the smartphone. That might be spot on since it took about 6 minutes to release the webOS handset.

But hey, the lack of voice dialing was also one of the top complaints with the iPhone.

Voice dialing is a feature that allows users to speak a name to dial a number instead of entering a number manually or choosing it from the phone book. It's a useful feature for users who needs to make calls while driving.

Of course, Palm has recognized the problem. The company promised to deliver Palm Pre voice dialing can be added later through an over-the-air update. However, are there any solutions or steps on getting voice dialing before the update?

Well, there's a temporary Palm Pre voice dialing solution. It's the BlueAnt's V1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset. This device can do Voice Command / Voice Dialing on the but is limited to 9 numbers.

Here are the steps on Palm Pre voice dialing via BlueAnt's V1 courtesy of the Everything Pre forum:

You can assign 7 of the 9 to preset names, i.e. (Call Home, Call Office, Call Favorite, Call Speed Dial 6, Call Speed Dial 7, Call Speed Dial 8 and Call Speed Dial 9), the last two are Call Googs 411 and Call Voicemail and are fixed.

You set the the 7 numbers by pressing and holding the Volume Down Button for 3 seconds after you are finished with the last call that you want to assign.

For example if my "home" just finished calling, I would press the vol down button for three seconds and a voice would ask me what preset I want to assign the last number received and I would reply..."Call Home."

You do this with the 6 other calls you receive and then you have all there is.

There you have it. It's not ideal but it works for now. I hope that Palm delivers voice dialing in an update soon.

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LG Cookie Reviews

2009-07-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

LG has proudly announced the achievements of its hottest phone. More than 5 million units of the LG Cookie has been sold worldwide.

The numbers become even more impressive when you break it down. Statistics indicate that around 9,000 LG Cookies are sold everyday across the globe. That would mean which means 13 units are sold per minute. An impressive rate for a phone that was launched 9 months ago. It's very likely that 1 million units more will be sold before this phone reaches its 1 year anniversary.

So why is this phone so successful? Perhaps looking at some LG Cookie Reviews will give us a clue. This phone is nearly a year old so I'm sure there are plenty of reviews dedicated to it online. Let's go over some reviews on the LG Cookie.

The LG Cookie is not a smartphone and lacks high-end features like Wi-Fi or GPS. However, it delivers on the looks department. This handset sports a sleek and thin design with a 3 inch touchscreen with stylus and handwriting recognition. It resembles the recent crop of touchscreen phones like the iPhone.

Let's admit it. Design is one of the most important feature on the phone. A popular but bulky phone will only be coveted by tech geeks while a slim but limited phone will always be a hit with young and old users alike.

However, the LG Cookie also sports a nice set of features to go with its sleek dimensions. This phone offers a 3 megapixel camera with video recording. Users will also get Bluetooth, MP3 music player and FM radio. You might say that it's a good phone for entertainment.

The price is also a big factor in bringing this phone success. It cost less than two hundred dollars unlocked which is a great price for a classy touchscreen phone with solid features.

There we're also some minor complaints noted at some LG Cookie Reviews. For instance, the touchscreen and it's Flash UI were bot as responsive as some users expected. The lack of WiFi was also a sore point for some users.

Overall, the LG Cookie is a good point. The number of units sold will attest to that. The reviews were also solid, offering an explanation why it's so popular.

That's if for this post on the LG Cookie Reviews. Tune in to this blog for more Mobile Critic reviews.

Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone Reviews

2009-07-03T12:43:00.000-07:00

Verizon Wireless recently released an affordable messaging phone called the HTC Ozone. This new Verizon cell phone is being offered for an affordable price of only $49.99 after $70 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract.

Now being cheap does not usually mean quality. Let's look at some Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone reviews to see if this handset is worth purchasing.

The HTC is actually a smartphone. A budget smartphone perhaps but a high-powered device nonetheless. It runs on a Windows Mobile OS which means that it's capable of running advanced features and applications.

For a relatively cheap price, consumers will find loads of features on the HTC Ozone for Verizon Wireless. Key features include full QWERTY keyboard, 3G support, camera, WiFi, GPS and expandable memory.

The HTC OZone is not only a business device. It can also be used for entertainment. For instance it is equipped with Windows Media Player Mobile which can play videos and music.

Some Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone reviews pointed out that it has a weak camera. The 2 megapixel camera w/ auto-focus and video capture is indeed weak compared to the shooters on other high-end phones. But for a device that costs $70, I thinks it's a nice bonus.

This Verizon Wireless device also offers some pleasant surprises such as the Microsoft Office Mobile support. You can view and edit office documents in the HTC Ozone. It's one of the features that makes it ideal for corporate use.

I think that the HTC Ozone can compete with other cheap handsets ion the market. The Nokia E71 and Samsung Jack are cheap and powerful and the Ozone belongs in their league. It is cheap with a lot of features and capabilities.

That's it for this post on the Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone reviews. Tune in to this blog ton get the info on the latest news and phones.

The Motorola Clutch i465 Messaging Phone

2009-06-17T14:02:00.000-07:00

A new Motorola messaging phone was introduced last month. The Motorola Clutch i465 belongs to a rising class of phones that specialize in affordable modes of communications like text messaging and Push-to-Talk.

The Motorola Clutch i465 is an ideal phone for text messaging junkies. This cell phone sports a full QWERTY keyboard that makes it much more easier to compose text messages. The Clutch also provided messaging related features such as threaded text messaging as well as support for multimedia messages and e-mail.

This new device also provides an economical way of communicating with friends and family. The Motorola Clutch i465 operates on the iDEN network for Push-to-Talk calls. This feature is similar to walkie-talkie that is provided over a cellular phone network. A typical Push to Talk connection connects almost instantly. It allows a single person to reach an active talk group at a button press.

The new Motorola Clutch i465 also keeps up with most of today's modern phones. It sports a modern design with a sleek look and a vibrant 1.80 inch color display.

The Clutch is also a very tough phone. The Motorola Clutch i465 has a rugged body that meets military specifications for extreme conditions (e.g., shock, vibration, and dust). This means you won't need to worry too much about damage when you accidentally drop this phone.

Users will also find a nice set of features when they purchase the Motorola Clutch i465. This messaging phone's features include a VGA camera, Bluetooth 1.2, and 20MB of user-accessible memory.

That's it for this look at the new Motorola Clutch i465. Tune in to this blog to see more of the latest phones and news.

Samsung Trance Reviews

2009-05-22T12:25:00.000-07:00

The Samsung Trance is one of the many music phones that were released this year. However, this Verizon Wireless music phone offers a unique audio technology that promises to prove great musical experience.

The Samsung Trance comes with technology developed by Bang & Olufsen. This high-end audio equipment brand worked with Samsung to create a music phone with an array of equalizer modes and 3D sound effects.

However, great audio does not automatically makes the Samsung Trance a great phone. A music phone with poor call quality and performance is nothing more than a high-priced MP3 player. let's look at a few Samsung Trance reviews to help us judge is f this handset will be a success.

Some Samsung Trance reviews indicate that the music and sound provided by the device is impressive. The collaboration between Samsung and Bang & Olufsen worked for some who have reviewed the phone.

However, a few Samsung Trance reviews also expressed that the music quality did not meet their expectations.

The Samsung Trance's design is also the focus of many reviews. This music handset comes in a sleek slider design comes with contoured ribs for easy sliding. Samsung Trance reviews were unanimous in praising this compact and sophisticated design.

Many users also commented on the music interface of this music-centric device. Unfortunately, they were not too impressed. Some Samsung Trance reviews pointed out that the flat touch-sensitive navigation array made navigation difficult. The lack of playback control on the home screen was also taken negatively.

The Samsung Trance makes up for it's short comings with it's nice set of features. It provides a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo Bluetooth, and 1.3 megapixel camera. This cell phone also provides 1GB of internal memory for file storage.

Samsung Trance reviews agree that the this Verixzon phone is a solid device. It has a nice design with a good number of features but it also has a few holes.

This concludes this look at some Samsung Trance reviews. tune in to this site for more quick cell phone reviews.

Reviews of the Sony Ericsson 580i

2009-05-06T11:12:00.001-07:00

The Sony Ericsson W580i is a popular mobile phone. It combines an affordable price with a nice design and a good set of features. Let's look at reviews of the Sony Ericsson 580i to see why a lot of consumers are interested in getting this phone.

But first let's have a quick discussion of the phone and its features. The Sony Ericsson W580i is a music phone that comes in a stylish slider design. It has dedicated music controls and a music player that can play various types of music files. this music-centric phone also offers a vibrant QVGA display, 2.0-megapixel camera, FM radio, mobile web browser and Bluetooth with A2DP support.

Now let's proceed with the reviews of the Sony Ericsson 580i. Users were pleased that for a relatively cheap cell phone, this music phone offers a wide variety of features. It provides access to the web, functions well as a phone, and provides great musical experience.

Reviews of the Sony Ericsson 580i also indicate that users were pleased with the handsets music player performance. They describe the sound as loud and with good quality. The addition of an FM radio with RDS was also noted as a great alternative to stored music.

This cool mobile phone also comes with a handy 2 megapixel camera. It's not powerful but it's pretty good for this class of phone. The camera is hidden within in the design and can only be exposed by sliding the keypad out. It records video with sounds and comes with useful features such as effects, white balance and night mode.

The Sony Ericsson W580i offers an interesting Fitness application. it has a built-in pedometer which measures how many steps one takes. It's a useful application if one wants to do some walking or running exercises.

However, this cool music phones also has its share of flaws. Some reviews of the Sony Ericsson 580i indicate that the buttons can often crack after heavy text messaging. The camera is not equipped with flash so the pictures taken in dark places are sub par. The battery life on this phone is also below average especially when using many features.

There you have it. Those are the main points offered by reviews of the Sony Ericsson 580i. Try to read cell phone reviews if you want to get other's opinion on a certain phone. Remember that doing a bit of research always helps.

LG Neon Cell Phone Rating

2009-04-23T11:24:00.000-07:00

The LG Neon is one of the latest messaging phone on AT&T. I recently found out that alot of people are interested in this mobile phone. Specifically, they want to know about the LG Neon cell phone rating.

Cell phone ratings are similar to mini reviews. They give people a very general opinion on how a phone performs without going into the details. Cell phone reviews are easy to understand because it provides a single number that represents the phone's general performance.

However, LG Neon cell phone rating and other similar reviews are very limited. They do not specify the pros and cons of a device. You can gain a general understanding of the device's overall performance via LG Neon cell phone rating but you won't get much in the way of details.

I thought it would be useful to reveal the details behind the LG Neon cell phone rating. I will try to explain the reaso9ns why this handset has obtained its rating.

Most of the LG Neon cell phone rating I have observed gave the handset a score of seven. This usually means that it's a solid device with it's share of flaws. The LG Neon is a decent device. It's not a powerful smartphone or a classy camera phone. However, it's a superb device for text messaging and mobile email.

It's clearly not a device for business users. The LG Neon cell phone rating and reviews show that the device is more suitable for teens and young adult users. The features of this phone is good but not overwhelming. The LG Neon has a 2.4 inch LCD touchscreen display, full QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, microSD/microSDHC card slot and a FM transmitter. LG Neon cell phone rating judge this as adequate for its price range.

Many LG Neon cell phone rating and reviews also indicate that the touchscreen is a bit disappointing. It works well and has tactile feedback but it only works when dialing a number. A user will be stuck with the regular navigation keys when using other pars of the handsets UI.

Well, those are the reasons behind the LG Neon cell phone rating. Tune in to this blog to get the latest info on the coolest mobile phones.

LG Voyager Reviews

2009-04-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

I recently heard that an update to the LG Voyager for Verizon Wireless is on the way. So I thought a post on this impressive handset is due before it's replacement arrives. Let's take a quick peek at the device and refer to a few LG Voyager reviews to get opinions on this device.

Before we look at some LG Voyager reviews, it's fitting to discuss the basic information about the device.

The LG Voyager is Verizon's flagship device for 2007. That title alone would give you an idea this this handset is a high-end device. You can also expect that many LG Voyager reviews have been written on this top gadget.

This exclusive Verizon device offers an impressive feature. This flagship phone offers a large interactive touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard and a 2 megapixel digital camera and camcorder. Other key features include GPS/Location, live TV, music player with multiple formats, packet data (Technology: EDGE), PC Sync, streaming video and video recording and playback, as well as WAP/ Web browser. All LG Voyager reviews praise the set of features offered by this Verizon handset.

LG Voyager reviews appreciates the fact that this device offers a physical QWERTY keyboard that compliments the handset's touchscreen. The physical keypad makes text entry convenient and easy.

Most LG Voyager reviews also mention that the handset is a a top-notch Web browser and offers a very useful built-in GPS application. Many LG Voyager reviews also credits the device for performing superbly during performance tests.

However, the Voyager is far from perfect. Many LG Voyager reviews have pointed out it s flaws and weaknesses. For example, the camera of this device is sub par because it lacks flash that would allow it to deliver crisp images during night time.

Some users who wrote LG Voyager reviews also noted the lack of WiFi, a vital connectivity option. There were also some negative observations when it comes to the EVDO data, the touchscreen response and video streaming.

Nevertheless, the LG Voyager reviews express that the advantages far outweigh the flaws. The LG Voyager stop at the top during its reign. Let's hope that the replacement will be able to fulfill our lofty expectations.

Pogo Stylus for iPhone

2009-03-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

Are you having difficulty using your iPhone because of your long and elegant fingernails? If you are, then you don't have to worry. A company based in New York has created the Pogo stylus for the iPhone touch screen handset.

The Pogo Stylus for iPhone benefits users with long fingernails or those wearing gloves to more accurately interact with the handset's touchscreen. Of course, you can benefit from the Pogo Stylus for iPhone even if you don't have long fingernails or use gloves.

Let's face it, a touchscreen is not the best hardware for texting or for email. If you have large fingers then the Pogo Stylus for iPhone might help you interact better with your handset.

Now lets take a closer look at the product. The Pogo Stylus for iPhone matches well with the device that it was meant to serve. Just like the iPhone, the Pogo Stylus has a very attractive design. It has an ultra-light aluminum body with an anodized finish and laser graphics.

The Pogo Stylus for iPhone comes in a dazzling array of colors with laser-engraved graphics that set off the matte sheen of black, gunmetal, silver, or cranberry to best advantage.

The Pogo Stylus for iPhone has a soft tip that glides easily over the surface of the touchscreen. You can easily sketch, draw characters, or just slide to unlock your phone using this too . It also helps you to become accurate when interacting with the iPhone making awkward typos and misfires a thing of the past.

Wearing a glove when using the iPhone is almost unavoidable during those cold winter months. To make matters worse, gloves are slippery and does not respond well with the iPhone's interface. Fortunately, the Pogo Stylus for iPhone negates this annoying problem.

The Pogo Stylus for iPhone is also a compact tool that you can easily carry anywhere. This device even has a travel clip will keep your stylus close at hand. Using the Pogo Stylus for iPhone also keeps your shiny handset free from oil and smudges from your fingers.

If you want to purchase the Pogo Stylus for iPhone, then you shouldn't worry about the price. It is sold for a very affordable price of only fifteen bucks. A bargain considering the benefits that it brings.

The Exciting LG KM900 Arena

2009-03-05T09:26:00.000-08:00

There were several interesting phones that were featured at MWC 2009. The LG KM900 Arena is one of those phones. It seems that this device is quickly gaining popularity around the world. It's not clear whether this device will be picked up by a carrier so you might think about saving your money for an unlocked LG KM900 Arena.

It may cost a significant sum of money but getting an unlocked LG KM900 Arena isn't so bad. unlocked handsets may be offered at close to full retail but you'll have the option of being able to choose the GSM carrier you want. Besides getting an unlocked LG KM900 Arena is worth its retail price.

Let's take a small preview of what an unlocked LG KM900 Arena can give you. This new LG phone's main feature is its stylish design centered around its three inch touchscreen, That's right, buying an unlocked LG KM900 Arena will give you a cool touchscreen phone.

But that's not all. An unlocked LG KM900 Arena will also give you an awesome camera. I'm not talking about a weak to MP camera here, I'm talking about a 5 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics. An unlocked LG KM900 Arena and its impressive camera will give you 4X Zoom, Auto-Focus, Face Tracking, Image Stabilizer, ISO 800, Video Recorder (DVD Resolution / D1 Recording) and Video Calling.

However, there's so much more to the unlocked LG KM900 Arena than its touchscreen and camera. This cool handset also has a 3D user interface plus DivX technology. This only means that an unlocked LG KM900 Arena is truly a good mobile phone.

There also a ton more of features that are expected to be offered by an unlocked LG KM900 Arena or one that's offered by a carrier. For instance, this device will have HSDPA 7.2 networks, Wi-Fi and A-GPS. A brand new and unlocked LG KM900 Arena also provides Dolby Mobile surround sound for powerful audio bass and clear treble with 30 hours of playtime and a 3.5mm audio jack.

It's clear that an unlocked LG KM900 Arena will offer you a lot of enjoyment as well a good calling and messaging performance. But at what price? Well, that hasn't been determined yet. LG hasn't released any information on the price tag of an unlocked LG KM900 Arena or a subsidized. However, that 's expected to come out in the near future.

That 's it for this post on the unlocked LG KM900 Arena. Keep on tuning in to those numerous handset sites. I'm sure they'll have the latest info on the unlocked LG KM900 Arena.

The Cool Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly Phone

2009-02-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

Eco-Friendly views and ideas have penetrated the mobile phone industry. And for a very good reason. Discarded handset, parts and accessories are a major source of hazardous waste. Recently, recycling programs for mobile phones have been started to minimize the waste from mobile phone parts. Handset manufacturers have also began to make recyclable phones like the T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone.

The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone was first displayed to the public during this year's CES trade show. This new mobile phone exude a unique appeal that attracts users who are concerned about conservation and waste management. The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone is a made of recycled water bottles making it an appealing handset for green users.

This upcoming phone also has other environment friendly attributes. For example, the T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone is the first carbon-neutral cell phone. This means that the renewable energy sources used to manufacture the T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone offsets carbon dioxide manufacturing requirements.

The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone will be delivered to subscribers in packaging and in-box materials that are printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper. The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone box also contains a prepaid shipping envelope for customers who want to recycle their old cell phones.

T-Mobile is also releasing this phone as a special offer during the current economic crisis. The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone is being offered at $9.99 with a two-year service agreement. However, with a price tag of $9.99 you cannot expect the T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone to be a featured packed handset.

The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone is equipped with basic features. This phone has a microSD/TransFlash slot, CrystalTalk 2 speakerphone, POP3/IMAP4/SMTP email, predictive text and WAP browser.

This new device is also an energy saving handset. The T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone has long-lasting Li-Ion battery that can still power up the device with up to nine hours of talk time.

That's it up for this post on the T-Mobile Motorola W233 Renew Eco-Friendly phone. Tune in to this blog for more info on cool and exciting mobile phones.

The Motorola Surf A3100: A Stylish Touchscreen Phone

2009-01-06T06:31:00.000-08:00

Say hello to a new touchscreen phone for this year. Motorola has announced a new Windows Mobile touchscreen phone called the Motorola Surf A3100. Motorola has been criticized for not coming up with new innovations but the Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone indicates that the handset maker is capable of producing new designs. Let's take a more personal look at the new Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone.

The Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone was released a few days before CES and stokes the interest of touchscreen fans just before the gadget show. The new Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone is indeed intriguing with its eye-turning design and features.

The upcoming Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone sports an sleek, attractive design with rounded edges and chrome skin. Motorola seems to be using their old formula of using stylish design on the Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone. The attractive look of the RAZR was a winner so it may work with this new touchscreen handset.

The central part of the upcoming Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone design is its 2.8-inch touch-sensitive display. Users can use different ways of interacting with the new Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone. This new touchscreen handset offers a a stylus and a trackball for navigation. Of course, They can also use their fingers to navigate through the menu and applications on the Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone.

The new Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone also offers a nice set of features to compliment its sleek and stylish design. It carries a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus with an additional VGA camera for video calling. The Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone also offers 3G support, integrated Wi-Fi, Google Maps, Bluetooth, messaging and e-mail, microSD card support, a media player and a-GPS.

That's it for this preview on the exciting Motorola Surf A3100 touchscreen phone. Tune in to this blog for more exciting and cool mobile phones.

The Nokia 6650 Clamshell Mobile Phone

2008-09-02T06:47:00.000-07:00

Here's something new for clamshell and Nokia fans. Let me introduce you to the Nokia 6650 mobile phone.

Recently, some FCC documents showed a version of this mobile phone which showed an AT&T logo. The details for this mobile phone was officially released in March and a Q3 release for the US was expected. The FCC documents reveal that the Nokia 6650 may soon be coming to AT&T stores.

Let's take a look at the details for this upcoming AT&T mobile phone. The US version of the Nokia 6650 will bolster the AT&T 3G lineup that boasts of high end phones. The 6650 will offer HSDPA data speeds via AT&T's 3G network.

The Nokia press release for this phone describes it as "designed for recyclability." This means that the components used to manufacture the Nokia 6650 can be easily broken down and recycled.

A quick look at this flip phone reminds me of the Motorola RAZR series of thin clamshell mobile phones. The 6650 also presents a thin body and a flat keypad. There's also the "kick" under the number keys that are the trademark of Motorola's popular slim handsets. Well, the design is very popular so I can understand why Nokia used it for the 6650. This phone also has a cool stainless steel cover.

The Nokia 6650 has a 2 megapixel camera with flash. It runs on the latest version of S60: 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2. It has dual displays, a a small external display with dedicated media keys and a larger QVGA main display.

Here are the main features of the Nokia 6650 clamshell:

GSM Quad-band with global roaming capability
3G Capability (HSDPA)
Stereo Bluetooth 2.0
A-GPS
2.0 megapixels with LED flash and 4x Digital zoom
Video player
FM Stereo Radio
HeadSet Jack (2.5mm)
microSD/microSDHC memory card slot
HTML, WAP 2.0, S60 OSS Browser

Tune in to this blog for more information on the latest mobile phones.

The New Palm Treo Pro

2008-08-20T07:29:00.000-07:00

Here's something new for smartphone fans. Palm has just officially announced a new model for its successful Treo line. Take a close look at the new Palm Treo Pro.

A few days a go, Palm released an official video of the Palm Treo Pro. The video confirmed the smart phone's existence and indicated that tit will offer a one-touch Wi-Fi button, GPS, Windows Mobile 6.1 and a high-resolution flush color touch screen. The official Palm Treo Pro video video appear in the maker's official multimedia library for the press. However, the video was not accompanied by a press release so information on the new Treo was limited.

Fortunately, Palm has come to its senses and released the official information on the phone. Here's a statement from Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer, Palm, Inc regarding this new device.

“Businesses want the control and savings that Windows Mobile affords, in an innovative and elegant package that keeps their users happy. That’s where Palm comes in. Everything about Treo Pro -- from the hardware design to the packaging and accessories – embodies the elegant and simplified end-to-end experience that our customers expect from Palm.”

Palm envisions the Treo Pro as a device that would serve business users who want to have simple IT infrastructures and lower costs. the Palm Treo Pro is also designed to assist users with the task of staying on top of their professional and personal lives.

The Palm Treo Pro offers features that allows users to respond to business and personal email in a short period of time. The device also provides access to the the web helping them stay on top of appointments and contacts. It also provides them with the ability to use Wi-Fi or GPS on the go to help them get to their intended destination in as little time as possible.

Let's enumerate the the business and personal features offered by the new Palm Treo Pro:

Quad-band GSM/EDGE radios
Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA
2 megapixel camera
World phone
Integrated GPS
Microsoft Direct Push Technology
Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
One-touch Wi-Fi button
Today screen enhancements
Ringer switch
Screen saver
New voicemail indicator
Dedicated email and calendar buttons

There you have it. Those are the features of this new smartphone. Interested customers can get the Palm Treo Pro in the fall through the Palm online store and select Internet, retail and enterprise resellers for a suggested retail price of $549. The U.S. version of this smartphone will be offered unlocked and unsubsidized to give end users the flexibility. They don't have to sign any agreements and can simply insert their existing active SIM card and immediately start using their Treo Pro.

Tune in to this blog to the the info on the latest mobile phones and devices.

The New T-Mobile Sidekick 2008

2008-07-31T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a new mobile phone for those who love to personalize cool gadgets. T-Mobile has recently released this year's version of their popular Sidekick handsets. This new mobile phone offers some thing new for those who love cool handsets. Let's explore the info on this new cell phone.

The T-Mobile Side Kick 2008 was codenamed "Gekko" before it was released to the market. A lot of people expected it to keep that name but T-Mobile decided to name it as the Sidekick. So what makes this device different from other Sidekicks?

On the hardware side, it remains largely the same. It has the swivel-out screen, controls and track ball found on previous models but it does have smaller footprint than older versions. The Sidekick 2008's keyboard are smaller and seems like a combination of the keyboards on the Sidekick LX and the Sidekick 3.

T-Mobile also emphasizes the new Sidekick's interchangeable shells. T-Mobile customers can personalize their Sidekick by using the company's web site to design their own custom shells ($15) or select one from pre-designed shells. Some users humorously commented that this option reminded them of beyblade, a toy with interchangeable shells.

The newest Sidekick also offers some well designed and intuitive such as email, instant messaging, picture messaging and video messaging. As expected form the latest version, the T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 offers more features than older versions.

Folks who would like to have a camera on their handsets can also consider this device. Granted it offers a typical two-megapixel camera for photos or video. It doesn't have a built in flash but the images it takes are decent. The images and video taken from the T-Mobile Sidekick can be sent to friends and family via email or MMS.

T-Mobile is offering this handset for $149.99 with a two-year agreement. This means that it's cheaper than the Sidekick LX despite offering more features. To wrap this up here are the key features of the T-Mobile Sidekick:

Video recording
Spell check
Quick find
Improved browser
Enhanced IM
Bluetooth A2DP
2.0 megapixel camera
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE

The Rugged Motorola V750 Adventure

2008-07-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

Here's another new handset for Verizon Wireless. It's not a music phone but it's sure to offer some thing for adventurous mobile phone fans. The Motorola V750 Adventure offers name and attributes that will impress any adventurer. Let's take a look at this new Verizon handset.

As its name suggests its a rugged handset that can function well in the most extreme conditions. Customers who are highly-mobile and active individuals will like the feature-rich yet durable V750. This new Verizon handsets has passed military specifications for extreme conditions. This means that it can withstand shock, vibration, dust, solar radiation, high-temperature storage, and altitude. It also means that it will work well in high and low temperature.

The MotorolaV750 Adventure is headed for Verizon's Push to Talk phones lineup. This new Verizon handset offers a durable and reliable solution for Verizon Wireless Push to Talk customers with the help of the high-speeds offer by Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network.

The Push to Talk service provides customers with fast two-way communication with one person or a group of people using EV-DO Rev. A technology. This Verizon service also provides national coast-to-coast coverage and customers do not have to worry about hidden charges or fees.

The rugged Motorola V750 Adventure also offers VZ Navigator(SM) and Field Force Manager. VZ Navigator provides audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and location information to more than 14 million points of interest. Field Force Manager is a resource management tool that provides businesses with the ability to locate, monitor and communicate with their mobile field workers.

The Adventure also offers a large 2.2-inch high-resolution internal display and 1.6-inch external display. This handset also offers access to entertainment services such as V CAST Music with Rhapsody. Customers can download music directly from the phone using this service. This service also provides access to a library of more than 5 million songs and purchase full-songs over-the-air.

Here's the rest of the features of Verizon's Motorola V750 Adventure:

2.0 megapixel camera
2.5 mm headset jack
Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology
Mobile IM and chat capabilities
Mobile Web
Media Center
V CAST Video
Text, picture and video messaging

I'm sure that mobile phone sites and experts will get their hands on this phone soon. Look for new cell phone reviews to get hands on information on this device. Tune in to this blog for more new phones and news.