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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

A Vodafone Exclusive

The Nokia 6124 is packed with powerful mobile features including superior data rates with 3G broadband that allows downloads of up to 10 times faster than 3G networks. Hence, Internet browsing when using the 6124 as a modem to connect laptops and notebooks becomes more exciting. Reading SMS, watching videos or viewing pictures is a breeze with the Nokia 6120’s large 2.0” display that displays outstanding brightness and clarity. Not to be outdone by most camera phones today, the Nokia 6124 is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with a built-in flash and panorama mode. Data storage is not a problem as well with the Nokia 6124’s memory card slot which allows 8GB memory expansion. Nokia 6124 users will definitely have more rooms for storing their snapshots and downloaded MTVs

Camera phones

In total, the market for camera-enabled cellular phones is expected to grow from 225 million units in 2004, to 365 million units in 2005, to 475 million in 2006, to 600 million in 2007, to 780 million by 2008, according to the report from IC Insights Inc. (Scottsdale, Ariz.).
This is truly a phenomenon of Asia as I don’t have anecdotal experience to back this up. My own opinion is that current camera phones suck in terms of image quality. I guess in Asia (and possibly Europe) because of the population density and lack of cars, people tend to walk around more and don’t like carrying around multiple devices such as a phone and a camera.

Motorola Makes

Motorola Makes the ZN200 Mobile Phone Official, Sort Of

The Motorola ZN200 which recently hit the FCC for approval becomes sort of official by way of its own product site at the Motorola site. Although there is not official announcement or press release coming out yet from Motorola, still the presence of a descriptive site for the ZN200 is enough to make your drool over this not so fancy phone and yet can hit some mobile phone goodies in terms of features and capabilities. The MOTO ZN200 is boasts of a 2MP camera with video capture and playback functionality, web browsing, music player and CrystalTalk technology. It has a dedicated camera key for quick launching the camera mode. The good thing about the ZN200’s camera key is that it illuminates on the keys that you would need to capture photos and videos.It also capture both landscap and portrait images and has 8x digital zoom for that perfect photos. Video capture is set at 15-20 fps. You can view this video later with the ZN200’s 1.9-inch color scree with up to 262K colors and 176×220 resolution. The Motorola ZN200 also provides enough storage for your photos and videos with an internal 30MB memory plus 2GB external memory storage. Photos and videos can be easily shared to friends through the phone’s Bluetooth function or MMS. In addition, the MOTO ZN200 also features an MP3 player and FM radio which users can listen to using a wired headset or using Bluetooth wireless headset. The MOTO ZN200 sports a sleek slider look and gives out high-quality audio with its CrystalTalk technology. Design-wise the MOTO ZN200 sports a chrome plated keys and medallions with high-gloss metallic patters on the back and three sharp color options. The MOTO ZN200 is a GMS 850/900/1800/1900 mobile phone.

Nokia intros the 8800 Carbon Arte

High-technology sensous design. This mobile phone’s design features 3D patterns which emits performance and at the same time elegance. Feature-wise, the 8800 Carbon Arte features a unique tap-for-time feature which lets users to tap the steel surface below the display area of the phone twice to display a digital clock on the screen. Another innovative feature of the 8800 Carbon Arte is its ability to automatically change the phone’s theme to adapt to the lighting condition of the environment.It also features turn-to-mute silencing mechanism which allows users to silence the incoming calls. Other features of the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte include’ 3G connectivity, a 3.2-inch megapixel OLED display, 4GB internal memory, anti-fingerprint coating which eliminates smudges on metal and glass.The Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte also includes a Bluetooth touch-sensitive volume control headset. Said mobile phone will be available in the 3rd quarter of 2008 with an SRP of around $1600.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Motorola

Motorola Let Loose the ROKR EM28

The last of the three music phones recently introduced by Motorola to its ROKR line-up is the ROKR EM28. This clamshell phone offers quick access to the phone’s music player using touch sensitive keys that appears only when you need to use them. It also lets you identify songs playing on its built-in FM radio through Radio Data System (RDS) technology as well as get clear calls through its CrystalTalk feature. The ROKR’s front part displays the music which is currently playing as well information on FM radio without the user opneing the flip of the phone. In addition, the music features of the ROKR EM28 includes FMShare which lets you record station information for sharing with your friends who also have mobile phones with the FM radio features. This can be done through SMS. Other features of the ROKR EM28 includes airplane mode, 11 hours of music playback, Bluetooth wireless technology for hand-free mobile phone usage. The ROKR EM28 also comes with a 3.55 mm jack which allows you to connect the phone to speakers and headsets. This mobile phone supports other music formats including MP3. Here’s a rundown of the specs and details of the ROKR EM28 clamshell phone; 3D sound effects, spatial audio and bass boost, audio equalizer, 2GB optional microSD memory card, 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, video capture/playback/streaming, internal 1.8-inch TFT display, external 1.2 inch black and white matrix CLI, WAP 2.o browser, wallpapers/screensavers/java games download, 450 minutes standby time and 250 hours standby time, and 11 hours music playback time. The MOTO ROKR EM28 is a Triban GSM 850/1800/1900 and 90018001900 GPRS Class 10, EDGE Class 10 mobile phone.

LG Announces

LG Announces the KC550 LG is coming out with a new mid-level phone which is being targeted for the European market - the KC550. This new mobile slider packs a whooping 5-megapixel camera at such an affordable price. It features a Scheneider-Kreuznach autofocus lens which is protected by a sliding cover including the flash. The LG KC550 also boasts of a fast processor which is a useful feature when viewing large photos and also for watching DVD videos with high resolution. The KC550 is capable of viewing 720×480 videos at 30fps. Unfortunately, its video camera does not support DivX format yet. The KC550 is also packed with an integrated sensor that makes it possible to take advantage of the six preloaded “motion sensitive” games. This feature is similar to the recently released LG Secret mobile phone. The KC550 also features a microSD slot, stereo Bluetooth and QVGA display. For those looking for a slim mobile phone, the KC550 measures only 14.3mm in thickness. Other features and specifications of the LG KC550 include; 2.4-inch TFT LCD, video player, FM radio, and a built-in 25mb memory. As the LG KC550 has just been announced, no word on pricing and release date is available yet. But like we said, since it doesn’t have a 3G capability, chances are it will be released only in the European mobile market, or perhaps even in some Asian countries where 3G is not yet that established. But still, the LG KC550 is still a great phone especially with its 5mp camera which high enough in mobile phone camera standards.

Sony Ericsson’s T700

Sony Ericsson’s T700 is a Slim and Elegant Mobile Phone

Sony Ericsson is giving mobile users a chance to shine with the release of its new T700 mobile device. Featuring slim elegance, the T700 combines timeless design and premium features highlighted by its 3.2 megapixel camera with quick sharing features through blogs or websites. If you’re looking a music feature, the T700 boasts of a built-in stereo speakers or the phone’s colour-matched headset.The T700 will remind you of the popular Sony Ericsson T610 with robus must-have features.In addition the T700 also gives a premium experience at a mid-range price point.The T700 will definitely appeal to those who miss mobile phones such as the T610 which boast of sleek and professional look. It lets users to download clips and view in vivid colors. Other features of the Sony Ericsson T700 include, a 2-inch TFT display with 240×320 pixel at 262.44 color TFT, 25MB internal phone memory, memory stick micro support. For its entertainment features, the T700 features trackID, PlayNow, music tones, megabass setting, media player, Bluetooth stereo and album art. For its camera function, the T700 allows video recording with video light, photo light, 3x digital zoom. For entertainment, the T700 allows video viewing, video streaming, media download, Java apps and games and 3D games. The T700 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA phne. It will be available in black on silver, black on red and shining silver from Q4 Via [SonyEricsson]

T-Mobile

T-Mobile Outs the Sidekick 2008

Finally, after several months of buzz and hype, T-Mobile has officially unveiled the latest sidekick mobile phone, simply branded as the Sidekick 2008. The Sidekick 2008 was a cool looking mobile phone developed by Sharp and offers nifty featuressuch as a 2.6-inch WQVGA swivel screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. It also comes with a 2 megapixel camera with video capture capabilities.To make way for videos and photos, the Sidekick 2008 comes with a built-in memory card slot for storage expansion. This ultra sleek mobile phone also comes with Bluetooth connectivity which was said to be a great improvement of the Bluetooth features of previous Sidekick models. Other features and specs of the Sidekick 2008 include; A2DP support for stereo headsets and file transfer for connecting to other Bluetooth devices, T-Mobile’s MyFaves support, GPRS/EDGE, SMS/MMS/IM, POP/IMAP/SMTP email messaging, and speakerphone. Additionally, the Sidekick 2008 measures 119 x 58.4 x 18 mm. The T-Mobile Sidekick 2008 SRPs at $149.99 with 2-year service contract. It comes with a changeable shell that will set you back additional $9-$14 each.