The Motorola Clutch i465 Messaging Phone

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.

The Nokia 6650 Clamshell Mobile Phone

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

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The New Palm Treo Pro

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.

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The New T-Mobile Sidekick 2008

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

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.

Verizon's Upcoming LG Chocolate 3 Music Phone

I picked up an interesting mobile phone rumor, as I was surfing some cell phone and gadgets websites. I found some rumors on the possible release date of the LG Chocolate 3. The rumors say that Verizon will release the music centered clamshell from LG on July 14th. Well see if the mobile phone carrier will release the LG chocolate 3 music phone about a week from now.

Verizon already have two different versions of the LG Chocolate in their mobile phone lineup. However, the LG Chocolate 1 (VX8500) and LG Chocolate (VX8550) 2 are slider handsets. The upcoming LG Chocolate 3 (VX8560) will be a clamshell. This new Verizon music phone will be initially available in Black and Light Blue variants.

Of course, the LG Chocolate 3 not only features a new form factor. It will also offer new features and other surprises. It will need to offer new to compete with the top mobile phones that will be launch in the same month. It will need to outdo the Instinct offered by Sprint and the 3G iPhone offered by AT&T.

The Chocolate 3 is a music centered handset so it needs to offer a great feature for music phone fans. It turns out that the LG Chocolate 3 will be the the first Verizon device to have an integrated FM Transmitter. These means that users can can listen to stored music on any near by FM Radio Receiver.

Here are the main features offered by the LG Chocolate 3 :

• 1.76" 176x220 pixel external display with navigation wheel

• 2.2" internal QVGA display
  

• 3.5mm headset jack
  

• 1GB of internal memory
  

• microSDHC support up to 8GB
  

• 2MP camera
  

• stereo speakers
  

• Bluetooth ver 2.1.
  

• VCAST Music

The LG Chocolate is expected to be offered at $129 after $50 rebate with a 2-year contact, $199 after $50 rebate with a 1-year contract, and $299 full retail. Tune in to this blog for more infos on upcoming cell phones and other news.

The new MOTOZINE ZN5 Mobile Phone from Motorola

Here's some good news for Motorola mobile phone fans. The company has just officially unveiled the MOTOZINE ZN5.

The newly announced Motorola Motozine ZN5 is a bar-style phone. When you look at it, you might notice that its similar in shape and appearance to the ROKR E8. The main seling point or the highlight of this new mobile phone is the Kodak-branded 5 megapixel camera.

But what makes this camera special? Well, the Motorola Motozine ZN5's has autofocus and can focus on images in less than a second. This capability will allow users to take pictures more quickly. This will come in handy when you take pictures of kids who can't stay put for a very long time.

The Kodak-branded 5 megapixel camera Motorola's Motozine ZN5 has a full flash, as well as Kodak-approved optics. And every one knows that Kodak is one of the est in the world when it comes to cameras. The ZN5 also carries Kodak's Easy Share software that supports a lot of editing features, panorama shooting mode, and easy sharing with social networking sites.

The 5 megapixel camera's user interface was jointly developed with Motorola and Kodak to make it easier to operate for mobile phone fans. As a result, all functions related to the camera are color-coded purple. This means that you can easily find them when you want to usse this special camera. Wen yopu shift the Motozin ZN5 into camera mode, it's keypad will morph to show camera-specific buttons.

Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, mobile devices marketing, Motorola, Inc. made this comment on the launche of this new Motorola camera phone:

“Today’s creative consumers not only want to be the photographer, but also the retoucher, the exhibitor and the critic. The MOTOZINE ZN5 lets them be all the things they want to be.”

Here are the rest of the key features of the Motorola Motozine ZN5:

• MOTOMAGX platform
  

• quad-band GSM/EDGE radios
  

• stereo Bluetooth, FM radio
  

• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi.
  

• slot for a microSD card (supporting cards up to 4GB)
  

• 3.5mm headset jack (supporting TV out)
  

• a full HTML browser

The Motorola Motozine ZN5 will first be launched in China first (lucky for the Chinese) and will hit US stores be fore the year ends. The announcement from Motorola did not mention a carrier for the phone so tune in for more updates.

OMNIA: Samsung's Flagship Smartphone

Here's some good news for smartphone users and Samsung fans.

Samsung recently introduced the Omnia a high-end smartphone that combines Windows Mobile 6.1 with the mobile phone maker's TouchWiz finger-touch interface. Now, some sources say that this device may the smartphone that Samsung has ever built. Well, it certainly has the potential to be a good one. Let's go over the details of this device.

This device was first known as the SGH-i900 when it first appeared in leaked info and images on the web. It was named OMNIA which translate as ‘wish’ in Arabic and ‘everything’ in Latin. The name attempts to convince the consumers that this device offers everything that they can possibly wish for on a Windows Mobile 6.1 smart phone. Well, only time well tell.

The Samsung OMNIA is a phone that attempts to bring high performance business content, high-end design mixed and a full bag of dynamic multimedia rich experience to all smartphone users. Like the coveted high-end phones today, the OMNIA offers a touchscreen interface. However, users will find it easier to navigate the features of the device because it includes an optical mouse. The optical mouse for the Samsung OMNIA is similar to the device used on find on laptops.

The OMNIA is a touch-based that offers Samsung's patented TouchWiz user interface. In fact, it is the first ever Samsung Windows Mobile smart phone to feature TouchWiz. This impressive interface allows users to personalize their home window with unique widgets. With the use of intuitive tap, the high-resolution touch-sensitive screen allows users to sweep, drag and drop operations. Calling and texting becomes easy with a dedicated dome key for controlling communications.

This flagship smartphone also offers a 5-megapixel CMOS camera with auto-focus (AF), face and smile detection and auto-panorama shot. It's a powerful that will allow users to take the best quality pictures of their best moments. Customers can choose between the 8 and 16GB memory configuration depending on their needs. The Samsung OMNIA also offers an extendable slot for additional storage. GPS, including navigation and geo-tagging capabilities are also included in this great smartphone.

The Samsung OMNIA can also compete with today's fahion phones. It's ultra-slim measuring 12.5mm and has a platinum look finish. Samsung added details such as elegant hairline patterns on the back of the phone to bring the “perfection in style.” This smartphone can add style to any user.

Well that's about it. I'll leave it to you to do more research if you are interested on this device. Tune in to this blog for more mobile phone info and news.

Nokia XpressMusic 5310 Coming to T-Mobile

Here's some great news for Nokia fans and T-Mobile subscribers.

I've just found out that T-Mobile USA and Nokia have just launched the Nokia XpressMusic 5310. This handset is the successor to the Nokia 5300 music phone.

The phone will be available in three exclusive colors, black/red, black/purple and black/orange. Customers can purchase the phone starting May 28th for only $49.99 with a 2-year contract. Let me give you some basic details but I'll list the main features of the device later on.

This handset offers a combined slider candybar design and sports a number of mid-range features. The features include a 2MP camera with video support, FM radio, QVGA screen, 3.5mm headphone jack, and more.

Nokia and T-Mobile also have a promotion for the subscribers to drum up some attention for the Nokia XpressMusic 5310 launch. New 5310 owners can win a range of prizes, including free music and ringtone downloads, and a grand prize of a $100 Ticketmaster gift card.

Here's the list of the main features offered by the Nokia XpressMusic 5310:

* 9.9 mm slim and lightweight
* 3.5 mm standard jack
* Lots of preloaded applications
* 2" 16M color display with QVGA resolution
* Ambient light sensor
* Decent keypad
* Bluetooth with A2DP
* S40 5th edition user interface
* Stereo FM radio with RDS
* Dedicated music keys
* microSD card slot (2GB memory card included)

Reviewers who have examined the device have noticed some disadvantages. For example, the Nokia XpressMusic 5310 has a slow and mediocre camera with no flash or auto focus. The device is limited to tri-band and lacks 3G. The phone also has uneven backlighting and the memory card slot has been placed under the battery cover.

Well, those are the main info on the Nokia XpressMusic 5310. I think this is another addition to the series of music phones from Nokia. If you want a music centric device then you should consider this handset.

Samsung F400: a Premium Dual-slider Music Phone

Here's a scoop that music phone lovers will like. Samsung just unveiled a premium dual-slider music phone for consumers who love to listen to their favorite artists on their handsets. Music lovers, say hello to the Samsung F400 dual-slider music phone!

The Samsung F400 sports a 3 megapixel camera with AF and LED Flash, Bang & Olufsen ICEpower tech, Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe™) 2.0. It packs all of these and a lot of other features in a 16.9 mm thin casing.

Here are the top features found on this premium music-centric mobile phone:

• Dual stereo speakers
• 2.2-inch 262K TYT screen
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• USB 2.0
• HSDPA network support
• FM Radio with RDS
• Bluetooth 2.0
• 1 GB microSD card in-box with support for up to 8GB cards

Music playing handsets are usually more expensive than your average cell phones. However, the price becomes lees of an issue if the music mobile phone also offers a set of features that would justify the price. Well, Samsung's new F400 music phone offers great features that would put a lot of other music phones to shame.

However, some experts note that the Samsung lacks a bit of originality because it borrows a few concepts from its competitors. For example, the dual-sliding design of the Samsung F400 was already used by Nokia with the Nokia N95. Samsung's new premium music phone becomes a metallic keypad equipped handset when users slide it up. The music functions become visible and combine with the music hotkey in the middle of the phone, when users slide it down.

The Samsung F400 is schedule to be released in mobile phone stores in France. Then it will be available in other cell phone markets around the globe by the end of the year. There is no clear information on the price. Some experts say that it will be a popular phone if it’s not too expensive. Tune in for more news on new mobile phones and mobile product reviews.

Less Is More: Slimmer LG enV2

I stumbled upon an intriguing Press Release while surfing the web. It appears that Verizon Wireless has formally announced that the enV2 by LG will be available on April 30. Consumers can get their hands on this device at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the nation.

The LG enV2 was unveiled to all mobile phone fanatics at this years CTIA WIRELESS held in Las Vegas. This new handset offers a sophisticated, slim redesign of the original enV by LG. It is being marketed as a suitable cell phone for on-the-go texters and music and video fans. Mobile phone consumers can get the LG enV2 in two sleek finishes – black and maroon. It can be yours for $129.99 after a $50 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement

Check out some of the features and capabilities of this great Verizon mobile phone.

* Dimensions: 4.00” (h) x 2.13” (w) x 0.65” (d)
* Weight: 4.23 ounces
* Standard Battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer
* Function Key – customizable for 10 shortcuts
* Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
* Full QWERTY keypad with large-sized external keys
* 2.4” internal screen
* 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder
* Music Player for .mp3, .wma, and unprotected .aac and .aac + files
* microSD(TM) memory port with up to 8 GB support
* Supported Bluetooth Profiles
* Auto view and Text to Speech
* 1,000 address book contacts
* Dual speakers
* Speakerphone
* TTY/TDD support
* Hearing aid compatible (M3/T3-Rating)
* Mobile Web-capable
* Media Center-capable
* Instant Messaging using AIM®, WL Messenger®, and Yahoo!®
* Mobile Email-capable
* V CAST Music
* V CAST Video
* VZ Navigator(SM)


The enV2 by LG seems like a good quality device. I hope that I can get some reviews on this device after it has been launched. If you are interested to know more about this device then you should check out this Verizon Press Release. You can also visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store to become more intimate with the slimmer LG enV2.