Puma Phone

Although one might be somewhat reluctant when it comes to phones released under famous brands, but yet to prove themselves on the mobile phone market, the PUMA PHONE, manufactured by the reputable Sagem (working in partnership with PUMA) has definitely got more than the name going for it -  namely the solar panel you can see on the back, which makes it comparable to the Samsung Blue Earth model, which was a novelty at the time of its release but didn’t do very well in terms of sales, as it wasn’t commercialized on a large enough scale.

With a rather conservative appearance, the PUMA PHONE can be described as a touchscreen device, the user interface retaining the company’s consecrated colours (red, black and white) in most of its features, and although the combination seems a bit bright, it’s deemed by many as quite elegant. Its structure appears to be based on simplicity; that is why it is likely to appeal to many. Some of its famous particularities are the scratching turntable, the sardonic calculator and an on-demand digital puma named Dylan; moreover, one can always make use of the many peculiar icon messages, which greatly increase the fun factor of using a mobile phone. The most spectacular element would probably be the video call support, taking technology to a whole different level.

In terms of technical features and applications, this handset comes with a TFT touchscreen display of 2.8" 240 x 320 pixels, on the opposite side showing a  3.2 megapixel camera, the solar panel and to add to its complexity, a LED flash as well. It also incorporates various multimedia features: the 3.5mm audio socket, a multimedia player, of course, and even an FM radio, which is fairly common but not present in all handsets released nowadays. Other gadgets provided by this device are a GPS, 3.5G support, USB connectivity and last but not least, Bluetooth 2.1. True enough, in comparison to other touchscreen phones, it lacks WiFi, yet that is not believed to reduce its quality. The talking time provided by the 880 mAh battery is of 4 hours.

Not only does it have a conventional design but also a convenient size, measuring 102 x 56 x 13mm and weighing 115 grams, being compact enough to be comfortably carried around. Its main target seem to be very active and outgoing people, as it comprises a number of features designed for outdoor use, such as the yachting compass, GPS speedo and GPS run tracker. Moreover, in addition to the usual web applications, it encompasses a number of functions related to social networking sites.

The PUMA PHONE was announced to be released in April 2010 throughout Europe, and is expected to do very well indeed, as it incorporates a unique concept and the features one would want to find in a top-quality handset. The association between PUMA and the manufacturing company, Sagem, was made towards surprising customers with an innovative device and there is no doubt that it will be perceived as such.

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Blackberry Storm

Talk about profound professionalism with efficiency and your discussion will end at the BlackBerry 9500 Storm. The phone has an unchallengeable calibre and a look to compliment its sophistication. The device has an extra large 3.25 inches TFT supporting a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels. The touch-sensitive screen is easy to operate and browse. This business-oriented gadget comes with a DataViz document viewer/ editor. The phone is GPS enabled and has packed within BlackBerry Maps. Commendable data sharing capacity of the Black Berry 9500 Storm is on account of Bluetooth v2.0 and USB v2.0.

Talk about profound professionalism with efficiency and your discussion will end at the BlackBerry 9500 Storm. The phone has an unchallengeable calibre and a look to compliment its sophistication. The device has an extra large 3.25 inches TFT supporting a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels. The touch-sensitive screen is easy to operate and browse. This business-oriented gadget comes with a DataViz document viewer/ editor. The phone is GPS enabled and has packed within BlackBerry Maps. Commendable data sharing capacity of the Black Berry 9500 Storm is on account of Bluetooth v2.0 and USB v2.0.

The 3G compatibility of the phone makes it get along with scores of other functionalities, live video streaming, video calls, broadband data transfer, wireless voice telephony etc. This phone seems to be determined not to leave a single stone unturned as even on the camera front it exhibits an unforeseen perfection. The 3.2 MP camera with autofocus, flash and video capability, makes every shot your best shot. The device is extremely capacious as it has a 1 GB storage space and a provision for memory expansion up to 8 GB. This is what makes the BlackBerry 9500 Storm the undisputed ruler of the professional mobile phones.

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Blackberry Bold 9900 (Bold Touch)

This new Blackberry Bold 9900 is expected later in the year and is exactly what you'd expect from a brand new Blackberry. It has all the styling that has made previous models so distinctive and still cuts a mature and sophisticated appearance. The great thing about Blackberry in general is that every time they bring out a new model they seem to get the alterations just right. In some instances when a new type of phone is brought out there can be too many changes and a large part of what attracted people to the phone in the first place, is replaced. With this Blackberry everything that was good has been kept and there has been subtle changes made to enable it to keep up with rivals. The screen on the 9900 is sharper and bigger but still manages to be quaint and compact in size which means that it is still the ideal choice for media and business users. Under the cover the Blackberry is impressive too. It has a 1.2GHz processor that is combined with 768MB of RAM which again means that any gamers and heavy media users will be ideally suited to this handset. There is also a 5 megapixel camera which is capable of video recording and the phone also has GPS, a built in digital compass and a proximity sensor. The Bold also supports Bluetooth 2.1 and there is a tri-band HSPA+ device with support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks plus quad-band GSM. If you are a fan of the older Blackberrys, this new handset will be perfectly suited to you. The subtle changes have made all the difference and the phone itself is still ideal for people that are on the move weighing in at 130 grams.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes featured with A-GPS, XPERIA panel interface, Navigation in multiple ways, 3G and also allows push email. Some of its additional features include wireless connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, video call with its integrated camera, RSS feeds.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes featured with A-GPS, XPERIA panel interface, Navigation in multiple ways, 3G and also allows push email. Some of its additional features include wireless connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, video call with its integrated camera, RSS feeds.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is one of the best phones on the market today in terms of both build quality and usfulness, it works and works well. The Xperia X1 can easily be your mobile office and portable entertainemt center, with Windows Mobile at the heart of the Xperia, most people should be very familiar with it and how it works. The full keyboard and angled screen make using the Xperia easy and a pleasant experience, the angled screen allows for much easier viewing.

From multiple reviews online it seems that people rate the X1 extremely highly.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro

These phones are extremely good looking, there's no denying it. They look professional, trendy and are extremely interesting.

These new 'mini' handsets are actually a little bigger and heavier than the old Xperia X10 Mini and Mini pro smartphones respectively. The screen resolution has been improved however from 240 x 320 to 320 x 480. The screen size has also been made slightly bigger too.

The biggest difference between the Pro and the mini is that the Pro comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and the ordinary and more traditional Mini doesn't. The Pro also has the edge with a front facing camera for video calls. Bluetooth and USB connectivity are supported too.

Under the covers, the phones have enough to make applications and multimedia run quite quickly. They have a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU and although these are not dual core devices, applications will still be able to run speedily enough for most people. The Mini and Mini Pro are HSPA capable devices with WiFi and also come with a large 1200 mAh battery which is thought to produce 4 to 5 hours talktime and 14 days standby on 3G.

For Android fans, both phones have the latest Android 2.3 operating system so there are so many things that the phones can be used for. There is also a huge array of applications that can be downloaded from the Android market which means the possibilities as to what your phone can do, are endless. The new Minis also support DLNA integration with home network and entertainment systems. There is also an FM radio and a microsd slot.

Therephones boast a 5 megapixel camera which can achieve 720p video recording and also has an LED flash and touch focus.

All in all, These phones are great for multimedia users and will prove to be a great buy for people who love to communicate. They are attractive to look at and  have a lot going for them in such a small space. A great buy.

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Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman and txt pro

The Mix Walkman and txt pro are not android devices so don't expect too much, however, they do have touchscreens and don't look too bad either.

Both of the handsets are very alike with the only clear difference being that the txt pro has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Both of them have a 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and a microSD slot and the touchscreen on the pair is is a 3" 240 x 400 pixel model and is fairly large so messages will be easy to read and navigation will be easier. The phones also have a media player, a 3.5mm audio socket and an FM radio.

The phones have most of the things that you'd expect from a basic model and aren't glamorous. They are more about function over fashion but aren't a bad investment for someone who wants a phone to be just that, a phone.

Even though the phones can't compare with Android devices, they are not all bad. The software that is built in is ok and even though the phones don't support 3G, they do support WiFi which means they can be used on a home wireless network. The software includes; web browser email client, Facebook, Twitter and Google Talk to name but a few.

With the phones being Sony, a lot of emphasis has been put on the music functionality of the phone. The Mix Walkman comes with an enhanced media player and has a key whereby you can preview lyrics of the next track to see if you want to listen to it. Both phones are relatively light too with the txt pro being slightly heavier. The txt pro doesn't have some of the advanced features of the Walkman but still has all the things needed for it to perform well.

These phones are ideal if you want the basics and aren't interested in the new technologically advanced Android devices, but we can't see them being overly popular.

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LG show first Windows Phone 7 handset

It’s no secret that the launch of the Windows Phone 7 is anxiously awaited by retailers, prospective buyers, critics, rival companies and fans of Microsoft products in general, as it will be no less than the return of Microsoft on the mobile phone market – long overdue, according to some. The very first prototype entered the spotlight at the Engadget Show, which took place in New York city, and apparently was a reason for significant pride for Microsoft as well as LG.

Rumours are that the device was exactly what it promised to be, namely an up-to-the minute gadget comprising some truly innovative features, in terms of multimedia applications as well as browsing the Internet using Bing; these are just the main novelty elements but not the only, as there are plenty more surprises in store for those who wish to try it, according to manufacturers. Even though the handset is said to comprise many more features than most similar devices manufactured by rival companies, which to some might seem frivolous or merely eccentric, the concept behind it seems to be simplicity (in terms of use), which places it in the same lines as other Microsoft products.

No more information was released regarding the handset, apart from what had already been announced before, which was a very comprehensive pack of ultra-modern applications – based on that, some people presume that the device will be rather large, due to the number of features it is meant to comprise. Nonetheless, knowing the designs Microsoft mobile phones have come in in the past, there is little doubt that the two companies will manage to come up with an attractive, classic design, that will appeal to many regardless of its size. Whether it will be an item preferred by the larger public, by those seeking a new phone for business purposes or both, it remains to be seen.

The name of the handset still remains a mystery as well, but is likely to be a memorable one, as everything else about this phone seems to be done on a grand scale – the technology, the collaboration between two of the world’s most reputable gadget makers, the anticipation, and why not, the price, although, like many other details, it has not been divulged yet.

As to when it will be available to the public, Microsoft and LG have stated they were hoping to launch it on the market sometime during the fourth quarter of 2010, although the exact date is, as expected, still unknown. What everyone can be sure of is that it will be a laboriously designed product, as Microsoft cannot possibly afford to stay behind its rivals anymore – things have been that way for a long time and launching a handset that would prove a disappointment is simply not an option. Hence, after all the publicity created around this new device, they simply have to make sure they have every single detail covered. Which, knowing their meticulousness, they probably will.

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LG Optimus 3D and Optimus Pad

If you're a big fan of 3D entertainment the latest LG offering will definitely press all the right buttons. This new Optimus 3D and Optimus Pad look the part and may even give other android-supporting rivals a run for their money.

The Optimus has an impressive 1 GHz OMAP4 dual-core processor and  two 5 megapixel CMOS cameras on the back. One of the biggest selling points for this stylish phone is that it is able to video and store all of your memories in 3D using its in demand 3D system. The screen is very large, measuring in at 4.3 inch, which is ideal for viewing the playback of videos in 3D.

The phone's appearance is extremely stylish and very upmarket, if a little bit plump. It is very similar to the iPhone 4 and performs just as well but in the looks department it just misses out on the slenderness that Apple have achieved with the iPhone.

The LG has a lot going for it in every single department. The phone's HDMI AND DLNA connections also means that users can transfer their content from their phone to other compatible devices or start sharing on the web.

One thing that is important to remember is that all android phones are becoming seriously popular and this LG is a brilliant and compatible phone for it. The iPhone 4, although well built and designed and hugely popular in its own right, hasn't got the flexibility of new phones running the android model. Android phones have a lot more scope for customisation and have better notification systems. The LG is a wonderfully designed phone and will be upgradeable to android 2.3 so you're guaranteed to get the very best in android efficiency. The iPhone 4 however is still the leader  for the overall phone experience and the camera on it is still remains unbeatable.

The tablet also has great usability features and also has the sharing and photographic capabilities of the smartphone model. It also runs the latest operating system, which means users get the very latest offering. The tablet also has an 8.9 inch, 1280 x 768 WXGA resolution screen with a 15.9 aspect ratio, as well as a 1GHz Nividia Tegra 2 dual core processor, a 2 megapixel resolution camera for video calling and highly dynamic stereo speakers.

Both LG's have a lot to offer the phone world. The smartphone is a great buy and the tablet is already pushing the boundaries of being one of the new kids on the block and one to watch out for. The operating system on the new LG tablet means there is room for ongoing improvement and for that reason alone it now holds the key to being one of the biggest contenders in the smartphone and tablet world for a long time.

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Samsung S5600

An even match for the likes of the LG KP500 Cookie, the Samsung S5600 is one of a couple of new mid range affordable touchscreen phones to be announced by Samsung of late.  3G enabled and using Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface the Samsung S5600 is the most likely candidate for taking over from the popular Samsung F480 Tocco, which was launched last year, even though the recently released Samsung S8300 has taken the Tocco name for itself.

The more than adequately sized 2.8″ TFT capacitive touchscreen features a built-in accelerometer sensor, haptic feedback technology, gesture lock and handwriting recognition and the 3.2 mega pixel camera is equipped for capturing pictures as well as recording video at 15fps.

Sharing a similar set of features to the Samsung S5230, the Samsung S5600 does of course carry 3G connectivity and HSDPA high speed data access which is what the S5230 lacks.  They both offer the smile detection feature for better image caption but the Samsung S5600 has the added advantage of a built-in LED flash which the Samsung S5230 doesn’t.

Other shared features include an MP3 media player, stereo FM Radio with RDS support, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP stereo support, 8GB external memory, access to Shazam Find Music service and DNSe for enhanced sound quality.  The Samsung S5600 also offers integrated GPS with A-GPS support as well as full web browsing facilities and email capabilities.

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Motorola Spice

Very much like the Motorola FLIPOUT, the Motorola SPICE is a new Android phone with touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard- meaning, it suits anyone.

Looking rather like a Blackberry torch, the keyboard on the SPICE doesn't slide out of the side like most Motorola phones. Instead it comes out of the panel at the bottom and gives it a very sophisticated look, very reminiscent of a blackberry. However, though the design is like the torch, the specs on the SPICE are slightly less in depth. The screen is a 3" 240x320 pixel display, which is considerably less than the blackberry torch and the camera is only 3 megapixels. However, it is much smaller and lighter than its blackberry counterpart and more than likely going to be far cheaper.

With GPS and Wi-Fi as standard the 3.5G phone will vary depending on the market, though the specs stay generally the same. Because it's an Android 2.1 (not a 2.2 available yet) you can download all the android apps and you can link with social networking site. It also has a nifty little remote function that lets you wipe your phone if it's stolen or lost.

Although the memory is bigger than last year's range at 256mb, it's still not a lot and if you intend to store a lot of music or photos the SD slot holds up to 35GB extra. The phone is pocket sized and weighs only 145 grams, and the battery life is around 7 hours talk time, but a disappointing 9 days stand by- which is pitiful compared to most phones on the market now. However, as a cute little eco-friendly bonus the phone is 25% recycled plastic.

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Motorola Gleam

The Motorola Gleam, which is available to buy now, is not dissimilar to other Motorola offerings in the looks department. However the Gleam is a very current device that has all the latest aspects that people want. Its look isn't as modern as some of its rivals on the market at the moment but there is no doubting that it is a very good buy for consumers who want good value for money as well as a phone that is excellent with the basics. It is a perfect choice for people with less demanding preferences but who still want a stylish looking phone that has all the essentials. It looks the part but is still quite large even when it is closed. The screen is fairly big but this makes it a great choice if you do a lot of texting as the keypad is also large and easy to use. The phone measures 106 x 53 x 14mm and weighs 105 grams. The phone also has a semi-concealed display that comes in loads of different colours. As previously mentioned this phone is perfect for people that don't want the most up to date aspects but instead prefer a phone to be excellent at the more basic things. It is a GSM- only device so there is no option for 3G or WiFi and there is also no support for EDGE data either which means that is just GPRS speeds equivalent to a dial-up modem. The internet is relatively slow so you will probably only appreciate this phone if you don't do much internet browsing on it. It is great for music however. The media player can cope with MP3, AAC and AMR audio. It also has FM radio. There is also a 3.5mm audio socket and a microSD slot.

A lot of people, especially some women prefer a phone that is great at doing the basics and doesn't have too much going on with it. This phone is brilliant if you want a phone to be a phone. An added bonus is that it also has a 2 megapixel camera with video capture capabilities. The battery is also relatively good too. It is thought to give over 6 hours talktime and 20 days standby time. It's a real hardworking phone that is fairly basic for the times we live in , however the basics that it does have are excellent so would make an absolutely fabulous buy for people that want good value for money and not too many mod-cons.

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Nokia E55

Wow, what a nice looking phone for Nokia, a lightweight and as yet their slimmest ever phone. Weighing in at 99 grams and 9.9mm thick, yet the phone has all the features than many of it's heavy brothers.

What is also rare on phones these days is the more compact qwerty keyboard, it differs from normal key's because it's set out like the keyboard on your computer rather than the alphabetical system most phones currently use. Most people either can't stand the compact qwerty keyboard setup, or they love it and very few will swap back once they are used to the other. If you are planning on buying one of these phones, it's worth trying this out before you purchase one.

What is also amazing is the amount of life in the battery and the way the phone uses it. UK users on the GSM network should be able to get up to around 28 days on standby and a talk time of 6 hours.

Features on the phone include;

   1. Wifi
   2. A 2.4" screen
   3. A-GPS
   4. FM Radio
   5. Multimedia Player
   6. 3.5mm plug for standard headphones.
   7. 3.2 megapixel camera
   8. Predictive Text
   9. 2GB MicroSDcard

The e55 has a maximum download speed of 10.2Mbps and a top upload speed of 2Mbps can be obtained using HSUPA, so hooking it upto a laptop should still produce good results.

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Nokia X7

This Nokia is built and designed to provide the perfect entertainment factor but unfortunately does lack the firepower in some other areas. There's no doubting it looks the part and is quite an interesting and intriguing phone with its upmarket and stylish design, but what it oozes in appearance it somewhat misses out on in the functionality stakes.

The large 4" touchscreen display should be great for media usage however it is compromised by the AMOLED display that looks impressive but only has 360 x 640 pixels. This isn't much when you compare it to 480 x 800 pixel type panels that Nokia's rivals have.

It is a hard hitting, bulky phone and does weigh quite a bit -  146 grams to be precise - but this is partly down to the fact that there is a large amount of steel in the case design. This is a good thing however as it protects the phone from damage. In comparison to other phones on the market, it's size isn't overbearing and is a great gadget to look at.

Under the cover there is a decent sized 1200 mAh battery which is said to give four and a half hours talktime on 3G and 18 days standby.

The phone has all the quality features you would ever need too including; an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p video capture at 25 fps, an FM radio, GPS, a micro SD slot and bluetooth.

The phone is soon to be hitting the market and will be available in dark steel and light steel colouring. Its main rival will be the HTC Desire S and the Nokia wins hands down with the camera and its fashionable styling.  It's main problem however will be competing technically with the HTC. The latter has a much faster processor and has tonnes of applications available in the Android market.

The Nokia will make a good buy but HTC might just nick it in the popularity stakes.

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Motorola Wilder

This phone is exclusive to the Carphone Warehouse in the UK and is aiming to be a big hit with teens and young adults.

We say this because it it isn't part of the smartphone dynasty but has a lot of features crammed into something that is relatively cheap, £50 to be precise, which is very reasonable.

In the looks department, it fairs quite well. It isn't amazing but looks modern and cute in it's own way. The main screen is quite big which means it's easy to read messages and play about on and a big bonus is that it is splash and dust resistant.

The good points tend to dry up at this point however, as, compared with other phones out there at the moment, it is very basic and straight forward. It owns a 2 megapixel camera with basic video capture capabilities  and the phone also supports Bluetooth and has a microSD slot. It doesn't however support any high-speed data, so for people who love to use the web, browsing could be annoyingly slow.

The software that the phone has got touches everything that the younger market will want such as a web browser, Facebook, email client and Twitter and YouTube. There's no saying how slow these features will run however. Other features include; a multimedia player, an FM radio and a 3.5mm audio socket.

It is a good buy if you're on a budget and looks quite modern, however, for a bit extra you could have phones that are much more capable and will be more likely to make you happier.

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Nokia X1-01

This device is cheap and cheerful but extremely efficient.

Even though it looks very much identical to the X1-00, this little machine is very different in every other respect. It weighs 91 grams and has an FM radio, a microSD slot, a speaker and an MP3 player. The best news for many however is that it is brilliantly cheap but still manages to perform the basics brilliantly. Take the back off the phone and there is two SIM slots and software support to allow both of them to run at the same time.

The battery on the phone is huge, although the capabilities of it whilst running two SIM cards are still unknown. Generally, running one SIM Nokia say that the large 1320 mAh battery can power the phone for up to 13 hours talktime and 43 days standby time. This is a brilliant aspect of the phone and will be a real selling point for many heavy phone users.

Even though the battery is very impressive, it also has some more modest features. The X1-01 is relatively basic with its 1.8 inch 128 x 160 pixel display. There is no camera available on the back and there is also no support for bluetooth.

The phone, even though quite basic in some respects, is relatively unique on other fronts however. As well as supporting two SIMS at once, it also can remember individual settings for up to five SIMs making it possible to share one phone between different people.

The phone will be available in red, dark grey, white, orange and blue.

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Nokia Oro

The new Nokia Oro is going to divide people's opinions with its garish looks. People are either going to love it or hate it and many people will probably still not be able to make their mind up after weeks of seeing it on the market. It's very out there in terms of appearance but does have a lot going for it.

On the front there is a 3.5 inch 360 x 640 pixel touchscreen as well as an 8 megapixel camera with 720p video capture. The phone also has support for HSPA high-speed data, WiFi and GPS. So, even if the looks are slightly over the top, you can rest assured all is well in the performance stakes. This is a very capable phone that combines multi functionality and efficiency extremely well.

The handset has scratch resistant 18 carat gold plating and is very eye catching. The back is covered in a high quality leather and adds a bit of extra bling to a typical looking handset.

The phone will; be available in selected countries in Europe, the Middle East and China.

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Review: Nokia 6086

The Good: This is a basic camera flip phone which boasts a VGA camera, Bluetooth and a WiFi receiver for connecting to wireless networks.  It looks attractive with a brushed aluminium finish and has a keypad which is spacious and easy to use when dialling by feel.  The phone has a variety of personalization options and expandable memory via a Micro-SD card.

The Bad: Although the phone has both an internal and external display, both are very small (less than 2 inches diagonally) leaving items on screen looking cramped and hard to read.  Also the external display cannot be used for photographic Caller ID.  The VGA camera provides lackluster picture quality.

The Bottom Line: This is an adequate phone for first-time buyers but what does give it great appeal is the inclusion of wireless connectivity, allowing the making of low cost VoIP calls and web surfing on pre-configured wireless networks.  However those wanting something with a little more ‘jazz’ may wish to look elsewhere.

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Helio Announces The Ocean

With the CTIA Wireless trade show about to get under way, the cell phone news is starting to fly quickly and furiously. The Ocean is a new mobile from upstart cell service Helio, known for bringing over cool phones from overseas vendors.

Most interesting is the phone’s form factor, which features a dual-sliding keypad design. Pull the ‘pad out from the bottom, and you have the traditional set of number keys for making calls. Slide it from the side and you can use the full QWERTY keyboard to text, IM, email, and surf the Web, all while taking advantage of the screen in landscape mode. The phone also has a “presence detection” feature; punch in a friend’s name and the phone will tell you which IM service he/she is logged into (Yahoo!, AIM, or Windows Live Messenger).

The phone is no slouch in the features department, offering a 2-megapixel camera (useful for uploading pics using the service’s mobile version of MySpace), Bluetooth, 200MB of internal memory, and a microSD slot. Helio also claims that the Ocean plays 15 hours of music thanks to a “special chip designed to optimize music playback,” which should help out as you start stocking up on tunes from the service’s music store. The Ocean is due this spring and will cost $295.

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Eten glofiish M700

Eten released a new PocketPC, which features a quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE support, an FM Radio, WiFi 802.11b/g and a GPS receiver. The glofiish M700 also has a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a Bluetooth 2.0 and supports file transfer with a computer by the miniUSB port.

M700 has a relatively low memory, 128 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM, but, fortunately, can be extended using the microSD memory card slot. It’s powered by a 400 Mhz processor, made by Samsung and will come with Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU 3.2. It also featured a 2 megapixel camera, 2.8″ 65 colors touchscreen display, with a QVGA resolution.

Eten glofiish M700 it’s a great all-in-one and will be available since this month.

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Review: Motorola L6

The Good: This is a slim, sexy candybar-style world phone with a VGA camera, Bluetooth and a host of user-customizable options.  The phone supports SMS and multimedia messaging, as well as many of the popular instant messaging clients.  It has an above average talk time and a standby time of eight days.

The Bad: Despite being a mid-tier phone, the VGA camera disappoints with blurry images and video clips are restricted in length by the tinny 10MBs of internal memory.  There is no flash-card support as in other handsets in the series, nor any iTunes support or a dedicated audio player.  The low quality screen makes colors seem washed out and videos choppy.  Web browsing speeds are quite slow. Note that some carriers have disabled features of the phone such as the well-touted Push-to-Talk technology.

The Bottom Line: This is a fairly average mid-range handset which most users will be happy with, but phone enthusiasts will be disappointed by the low quality screen, camera and the lack of a dedicated audio player and memory expandability.

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Asus Aura Cellphone Concept

While not widely acknowledged, introduction of Apple iPhone seems to have sent a shockwave throughout cellphone industry and left major vendors scrambling to produce their own answer to it.

Only LG seems to have had something at least a little bit similar to iPhone with their LG Prada KE850 phone. Other vendors were left churning out the concept phones on YouTube.

And here’s another concept phone - Asus Aura, produced by Hungarian design company Egy Studio for Taiwanese vendor. It was clearly inspired by iPhone, although it has some interesting innovations addressing commonly mentioned shortcomings of Apple’s cellphone.

One of them is a movable navigation module with navigation buttons, another - a sliding QWERTY keyboard that should make text entry much easier.

Other features of Asus Aura include - 3,9″ touchscreen covering the whole surface of the phone, 2 megapixel camera, microSD memory card slot, GSM, UMTS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. All of this in a 6mm thick package.

Unfortunately Asus Aura is just a concept so far and will stay that way probably a few years.

With the dimensions of 97×49×6mm and total volume of 28 cc, Asus aura is several times smaller then what current HSDPA chipsets allow to be. But with Moore’s law and competition among communication chip makers in full swing, who knows? We might see it sooner.

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Review: Apple iPhone

The Good: The Apple iPhone has a stunning display, a sleek design, and an innovative multitouch user interface. Its Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, and it offers easy-to-use apps. As an iPod, it shines.

The Bad: The Apple iPhone has variable call quality and lacks some basic features found in many cell phones, including stereo Bluetooth support and 3G compatibility. Integrated memory is stingy for an iPod, and you have to sync the iPhone to manage music content.

The Bottom Line: Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn’t always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player.

Steve Jobs Interview Reveals iPhone Details

Giving his first significant appearance since the Macworld Expo in San Francisco where the iPhone was unveiled, Apple CEO Steve Jobs was interviewed by Walt Mossberg at the D5 “All Things Digital” executive conference in Carlsbad, California. While keeping tight-lipped about any upcoming product releases or changes, Jobs did drop some hints about where Apple’s entertainment devices are headed.

iPhone: Jobs told Mossberg that iPhone is still scheduled to ship in the latter part of June. When asked if that meant the last day of June, Jobs replied “Yeah, probably.”

He also commented on the reasons why AT&T/Cingular was so keen on the iPhone as a catalyst for subscriber adoption: a desire to exploit expensive data networks that haven’t yet seen much useful application and an attempt to establish the first genuinely successful music/phone combination.

When asked why the iPhone doesn’t support 3G, Jobs hedged and said that WiFi (supported by the iPhone) is proliferating so quickly that it may, in a sense, obviate the need for 3G networks.

Jobs also downplayed the ability to purchase media on the iPhone, saying that purchasing items over the airwaves is too costly.

In perhaps the most important statement of the conference, Jobs gave the strongest indication yet that the iPhone may open for third-party application development. He said that while outside development currently represents a potential security and stability debacle, Apple “would like to solve this problem and if you could just be a little more patient with us, we’ll do it.”

Finally, responding to inquiry about the iPhone’s touchscreen keyboard, Jobs told Mossberg that “Once you learn to trust the keyboard, it’s a better keyboard. I’ll bet you dinner that you’ll love it.”

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