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.

LG Special Edition Iron Man Shine Takes Off!

Here's some great scoop for Iron Man fanatics.

LG just released the limited edition Iron Man mobile phone!

This amazing and very expensive handset was made by LG and Paramount to commemorate Blockbuster film. The LG Special Edition Iron Man Shine is based on the Shine slider found on AT&T's lineup.

However, the LG Special Edition Iron Man Shine is very different from the garden-variety Shine. This special commemorative handset is designed with a deep red case with gold plated highlights and a solid 18K gold battery cover. This design was crafted to commemorate the launch of the film in style.

This special mobile device was first unveiled at this year’s CES convention but it was best that the release match the Iron Man film premier. Ordinary mobile phone consumers won't be able to get their mitts on the LG Special Edition Iron Man Shine because it is priced at a princely $1,500.

Of course, this mobile phone is not just about the shiny exterior. The inner core also counts. Aside from the expensive case, LG Iron Man brings the same basic features that LG Shine has: 2.2 inch TFT display, 2 Megapixel camera, EDGE connectivity, email, and Web browsing.

Fortunately, customers can still own their own LG Special Edition Iron Man Shine because a few units is being given away by LG directly with cooperation of some mobile phone websites. In some sites, a user simply has to submit a photo of his or her broken handset and hope to be picked as one of the winners who will receiv3e the Iron man phone as a replacement. Click here to know more about the details.

Boy, I wish I can get this mobile phone. I think I'll join one of these contests. How cool would it be to have a $ 1,500 handset? If you want to join these contests, then I suggest that you do it the honest way. Cheating will not win you the LG Special Edition Iron Man Shine and you will only get disqualified. Good luck to all!

RIM's First Clamshell: BlackBerry KickStart

There have rumors that RIM is planning to launch their first clamshell smartphone. Recently, those rumors were confirmed when images of a new BlackBerry device circulated on the web.

So what? Images of new BlackBerry devices are always pop up online. Well, these new images show a BlackBerry CLAMSHELL ! It's the photographs of a flip phone that RIM has codenamed the KickStart.

These initial pictures informed mobile phone enthusiasts that the BlackBerry KickStart uses a SureType keyboard. They also suggest that the clamshell will sport a camera, external LCD, and a TrackBall devoted for navigation. It is expected that this handset will be launched in the third quarter of this year.

Updates and new photos immediately followed the first images of RIM"s BlackBerry KickStart clamshell. These new photos and information strengthened the idea that a clamshell BlackBerry is being prepared for launching this year. Let's explore the juicy details of this exciting and new mobile device.

One of the most intriguing aspect of the new photos is the T-Mobile brand on the phone. That obviously suggests that the Blackberry KickStart will be offered by T-Mobile. The new info also suggests that T-Mobile will launch the clamshell smartphone sometime on September.

There were also some additional details on the physical design attributes including some interesting information the the screen. The details describe that the border around the KickStart's screen will "glow" different colors and will become invisible once the outer display is turned off off.

Customers will have their pick on the colors set to launch with the KickStart and they’ll be anodized. The back battery cover will either be a soft-touch rubberized finish, or a low gloss finish. Perhaps customer will have some sort of customization opportunities for the end user with the low gloss finish.

The BlackBerry KickStart will be a Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE device and the "Next Gen" SureType keyboard has been confirmed. It will run on OS 4.6 and offer a 2 Megapixel camera, 3.5mm headset jack, WiFi and sport 16-bit color LCDs. The internal LCD offers 240×320 resolution while the external one is 160×128.

I expect that more details and information about these device will come out in the near future. I guess T-Mobile subscribers will be proud to get access to the first clamshell by RIM.

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.

Two New Nokia XpressMusic Devices

Here's something for music phone fanatics!

A Nokia press release heralded the launching of two new music phones that will surely provide great music experience for consumers. These cool candy bar-styl emusic phones are the latest addition's to Nokia's already impressive XpressMusic range. Consumers can get their hands on these music devices in the third quarter of 2008.


Nokia 5320 XpressMusic

The first new music handset is the Nokia 5320 that offers 3G social entertainment package in a dynamic design. This XpressMusic device promises to delivers exceptional music and web 2.0 access. Users will love the innovative new voice-controlled Say and Play feature for easy music playing. Consumers can automatically listen tom their favorite music simply bay saying the title of a song or the name of an artist.

The Nokia 5320 XpressMusic is not only capable of offering great music experience because it also offers a wide array of additional features. This music phone offers dedicated XpressMusic keys, a 3.5mm audio jack, up to 24 hours of playback time. It also provides an audio chip for hi-fi sound quality and extendable memory up to 8GB for music files storage.

This phone is great for fast music transfer because it offers HS-USB and HSDPA for fast access to data. Users can easily discover and share media information and content with the help of the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic's full featured Internet browser, access to Ovi and Nokia Search 4.1 .
Gamers will also find this device awesome because the dedicated N-Gage gaming keys and landscape delivers amazing gaming experience.


Nokia 5220 XpressMusic

The Nokia 5220 is the second music phone that will be added to Nokia's Expressmusic portfolio. This handset is being marketed as offering music for the masses with its edgy, unique design. This device has a special built-in lanyard that allows users to carry it anywhere. This device packs dedicated music keys and a 3.5mm audio jack in its unique, asymmetrical form and offers up to 24 hours playback time.

The Nokia 5320 and the 5220 offer easy music side-loading and are compaitble with Nokia Music Store . Consumers can choose from more than 2 million tracks from both major and independent labels with Nokia Music Store. With this service music from international and local artists can be acquired. Users can easily browse, download, stream their favorite songs with this newly launched music service.

These new music phones will certainly please music phone fans. The Nokia 5320 and the 5220 offer new options in today's music phone market. Studies show the music centered phones are very popular consumers so expect these devices have the potential to make an impact on the industry.

Samsung SCH-U900 Ffrom Verizon Wireless

Let's check out Verizon's innovative Samsung SCH-U900 FlipShot.

This cool handset is the upgraded version of the older Samsung SCH-A990. It basically has the same features and form factor than its predecessor but it the FlipShot is lighter and smaller. The Samsung SCH-U900's appeal originate from it's unusual twisting display form factor. The a 180–degree rotating display that transforms into a camera will certainly grab any mobile phone consumer's attention.

However, there's a lot more to the Verizon FlipShot than just its twisting display because it also packs an awesome feature list. Let us explore the details ans features that define this great handset.

Let us begin with the specifications. With a size of 3.76in x 1.83in x 0.73in and weighing just 3.88 ounces, the FlipShot is a small and light device that fits it's role as an entertainment and fashion handset. It comes in two fashionable and hot colors namely, red and black. The 880 mAh LiIon batteries power the device to more than three hundred hours of standby and four hours of talktime.

Among it's plentiful features, the camera is probably the most important factor in giving the Samsung SCH-U900 it's appeal. The FlipShot offers a 3-megapixel camera that is capable of proving users with panoramic and high resolution images. It would be a shame to feature a lowly 1.3 megapixel on this device.

It also offers a good QVGA display to supplement the 3-megapixel camera. After all, what good is a great camera if you don't have a display that would give you the best view of the images you've taken or recorded. The 2.2" display is diagonal and has 240 x 320 pixels of resolution that will provide vivid details of any image taken.

The Verizon FlipShot also offers Bluetooth and USB access for mass storage of data. If offers the generic contact features found in the latest handset models such as Multiple Numbers per Name, Picture ID, Ringer ID and Voice Dialing. As an entertainment phone, the FlipShot offers customization features including ringtones and graphics.

I think that we should move on because I may be boring you with these details. Anyway, you can easily get these information on the Samsung SCH-U900 from a Cell Phone Reviews website. I think you'll be more interested to know about what users think about this device.

After checking out several user reviews on the Verizon Flipshot, it was obvious that the Consumers like the handset's design and form factor. They also like the 3-megapixel camera because of the great picture quality it offers. Several users also appreciated the device's sturdy build and the fact that it is less bulkier than its predecessor. Some have also made positive obbservations on the handset's battery life.

However, some users have also found a few problems when they tried the Samsung SCH-U900. One of the most common complaints are on the speed of the FlipShot's camera. While the pictures produced by the 3-megapixel camera looks great, taking a photo takes a bit of time. This means taking pictures of moving objects like active kids can be quite difficult. Some have observed that there may be some software issues which makes composing text messages a bit difficult.

There you have it. those are some of the useful information on the Verizon FlipShot or the Samsung SCH-U900. I'm sure that this post do not contain all the important data about this handset so you should check out mobile phone sites if you want more info on this phone.