Sunday, August 30, 2009
Polymer Vision Phone With Fold-Away Screen, Anyone?
Polymer Vision has squeezed a display the size of two business cards and turned it into the world™s first phone that has a fold-away screen that fold ups like paper when not in use. The Dutch company introduced the 5-inch Readius as an e-phone that can fit perfectly in a pocket when folded and when folded out, users can use it to read e-news, blogs and email. Readius has a large screen for e-reading purposes, superb battery life and high-end connectivity. It is no bigger than a normal mobile phone and weigh the same if not lighter. The fold-able phone has an electronic ˜paper™ screen that allows it to bend and it displays black-and-white text and images as tho it is printed on a piece of paper. Besides the conventional use of making and answering calls, the device is perfect for e-reading; simply connects it to the Internet using the third-generation mobile phone networks with high speed data and users will be able to access to their email accounts, news source, podcast, audio books and blog feed that transferred from their home computer to the device when it is updated. Polymer vision is not disclosing how much Readius would cost but commented that it would be sold at a comparable price to a high-end mobile
Samsung Marine B2100 Outdoor Mobile Phone
Samsung Marine B2100 Outdoor Mobile Phone - India Samsung Marine is the first waterproof and dust resistant handset released by Samsung. It is rated to withstand blowing rain, dust, shock, salt fog, humidity, water, immersion, solar radiation, vibration, and extreme temperature. It has outdoor-friendly features like extermely loud external speakers and noise cancellation feature optimized for noisy condition. Samsung Marine B2100 has the capacity of eliminating bumps, bangs and scrapes. It is water-resistant and dust-proof through the shock urethane material case. Samsung Marine B2100 comes with the IP57 certification, whereby it is proved that the phone is dust-proof. It will not face any problem if submerged into one meter of water for almost half an hour. It is included with the (MIL-STD-810F) Military Standard 810F of the US Defence department. It means that the phone is fully protected against the harsh sand, rain, fog, humidity, and extremely cold and hot temperatures. Samsung Marine B2100 has various multimedia features, such as camera, built-in FM radio, camcorder and music player. Plus, it comes with 8GB of expandable memory. You can also use the device to listen music, capture photos and do other electrifying things. Simply, the mobile device is going to make your life worth enjoying. Specifications: GPRS 850/900/1800/2100
113X48.9X17.4
262k TFT Display
CMOS 1.3 MP Camera
4X Digital Zoom
MicroSD (Up to 8GB) Memory
1000mAh Battery
Talk Time : Up to 9.5hr Standby : Up to 670hr
MP3 Player
FM Radio
Voice Memo & Voice Mail
Bluetooth
WAPFeatures:
Water proof upto 1 meter for 30 minutes.
Protected against limited amount of dust and sand
Complies with the IP57 (Ingress Protection) standard
Rated to withstand blowing rain, dust, shock, salt fog, humidity, water, immersion, solar radiation, vibration, and extreme temperature
Slimmest submersible phone
Comfortable grip and portable size
Extremely loud external speakers
Noise cancellation feature optimized for noisy condition
Incandescent embedded flashlight
Temperature resistant – (-20 to +60 degree celsius
113X48.9X17.4
262k TFT Display
CMOS 1.3 MP Camera
4X Digital Zoom
MicroSD (Up to 8GB) Memory
1000mAh Battery
Talk Time : Up to 9.5hr Standby : Up to 670hr
MP3 Player
FM Radio
Voice Memo & Voice Mail
Bluetooth
WAPFeatures:
Water proof upto 1 meter for 30 minutes.
Protected against limited amount of dust and sand
Complies with the IP57 (Ingress Protection) standard
Rated to withstand blowing rain, dust, shock, salt fog, humidity, water, immersion, solar radiation, vibration, and extreme temperature
Slimmest submersible phone
Comfortable grip and portable size
Extremely loud external speakers
Noise cancellation feature optimized for noisy condition
Incandescent embedded flashlight
Temperature resistant – (-20 to +60 degree celsius
Samsung Blue Earth S7550 Mobile - Solar Powered
Samsung Blue Earth S7550 Mobile - Solar Powered Samsung has announced their latest solar-powered touchscreen mobile phone and this time the phone named as Samsung Blue Earth S7550.Samsung Blue Earth S7550 made from recycled PCM plastics sourced from old water bottles.The solar panel can be used to charge the phone Samsung Blue Earth S7550 maybe available in late 2009.Blue Earth S7550 is all about showing what can be done when you put your mind to being eco-friendly.Samsung Blue Earth S7550 is free from harmful substances such as Brominated Flame Retardants, Beryllium and Phthalate.with a built-in pedometer that shows not only steps but the number of trees that have been saved by walking rather than driving.
Nokia 5230: Colors of Communication - Touchscreen Phone
Nokia 5230: Colors of Communication - Touchscreen Phone Nokia 5230 a new model in the range of Nokia's touchscreen phone is designed for all those who lead an active life and use their mobile device as the primary tool for listening to music, take photographs, shoot films and share their experiences online. The technical details of Nokia 5230 XpressMusic includes a 3.2-inch QVGA screen, HSDPA, A-GPS with Maps Ovi, Ovi Store, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 2.0, 2 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, microSD card slot up to 16GB and white, black, pink and blue. The price of Nokia 5230 XpressMusic is € 149, the version included music service will cost € 259.
Nokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet – Official Images and Specs
Nokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet – Official Images and Specs Nokia Internet Tablets makes its biggest break in its change of operating system, although still a phone. The handset runs Nokia's latest Linux variant, not Symbian. Nokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet test preview and the first official image,Nokia has finally presented its new N900 MID. The power of this lies inthe MID ARM Cortex-A8 processor, which can take 1GB of RAM and agraphics accelerator card OpenGL ES 2.0, so that Nokia provides “Theexperience of using a PC into a device the size of a mobile phone. The technical specifications of the official talk of a 3.5-inchresistive touch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels,retractable QWERTY keyboard, 32 MB internal memory expandable via SDmemory cards up to 48GB, GPS receiver / A-GPS, FM transmitter,uscitaTV, camera with 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash,1320 mAh battery, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi, GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA quadband. The new version of the Maemo operating system uses a Mozilla basedbrowser, and supports Adobe Flash 9.4. Will be on sale in October for €500, excluding taxes. After the jump, the video spot and a short testpresentation.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
BrainPort: Blind Can See with Tongue - Cool Gadget
BrainPort is a device first introduced in 2006 that would allow users to regain some vision by means of a camera and electrical impulses sent to the tongue. But now, this gadget might actually be available commercially. The BrainPort works by decoding signals that are sent from a camera that’s mounted on your head and transforming them into electrical impulses that hit your tongue gently. These impulses are then experienced as spatial awareness and even an ability to read text. The device is currently awaiting FDA approval, but if all goes well, the BrainPort should be available early next year. However, pricing is expected to fall in the $10,000 range
ZYRUS Solar Panel Compact USB Pen
Zyrus is a special USB pen like that in reality serves as a portable solar panel that can recharge the batteries of our friends HiTech. It keeps in his pocket, is cheap and can really become an accessory must for the future. Battery life is one of the biggest flaws of many devices HiTech TopClass also: offer many features and many applications, but lose everything in a very limited duration of the battery. Thanks to the special pens ZYRUS But as you can get around this problem. ZYRUS is a South Korean company that recently introduced in the local market, the Sun Pen Drive that has the same size of a portable flash memory, but which in reality is designed to recharge via USB phones, smartphones, MP3 players, Portable Media Player and Camera . A full load gives 90-100 minutes of calls or 25-35 hours of standby. Costs 29,000 Won which is approximately 15 euros
Friday, August 21, 2009
TCP50V10 - Panasonic TC-P50V10 50-inch VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV
1080p Full-HD Resolution
Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
VIERA CAST
THX® Certified Display
600Hz Sub-field Drive
VIERA Image Viewer™ with AVCHD Playback
VIERA Link™
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
VIERA CAST
THX® Certified Display
600Hz Sub-field Drive
VIERA Image Viewer™ with AVCHD Playback
VIERA Link™
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Details
VIDEO
Screen Size: 50" Class (49.9" diagonal)
Contrast Ratio: Dynamic: Infinite Black/Over 2,000,000:1
Native: 40,000:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.576 x 0.576 mm
Moving Picture Resolution : 1080 lines
Shades of Gradation: 6,144 equivalent
Aspect Control: Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes
4:3, Full for PC mode
Panel: G12 Progressive 1080p HD NeoPDP (Plasma Display Panel)
Screen Coating (Filter): New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Progressive Scan: Yes
24p Cinematic Playback: Yes
24p Playback(2:3): Yes
Digital Cinema Color: Yes
Deep Color: Yes
x.v.Color: Yes
Studio Ref Mode: Yes
Pro Setting: Yes
THX Mode: Yes
Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter: Yes
3D Color Management: Yes
Sub Pixel Control: Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction: Yes
AUDIO
Speakers: Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers: 2
Audio Output: 20 W ( 10% THD )
(6 ohms, 170 Hz - 16 kHz)
BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound : Yes
Surround Sound: Yes
INPUTS & JACKS
Integrated ATSC Tuner: Yes
VIERA Image Viewer: Y (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG Playback)
HDMI Input: 4 (1 side)
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI): Yes
Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
S-Video Input: 1
Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 side)
PC Input: Mini D-sub 15-pin x 1 (side)
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 2
Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
RS232C: 1
Analog Audio Output: 1
Digital Audio Output: 1 M
CONVENIENCE
VIERA Link™: Y (with Network Camera)
VIERA Cast™ (IPTV): Yes
VIERA® Tools: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention): Yes
Menu Languages : English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout: Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder: Yes
Timers: Yes
Video Input Label: Yes
Video Picture Memory: Yes
Remote Control: IR
GENERAL
Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
Rated Power Consumption: 590 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.2 W
On Mode Average Power Consumption: 269 W
Energy Star: Yes
Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Safety Standard: UL6500/C-UL
Swivel Angle: +10°
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (H x W x D): with Stand 32.2" (818 mm) x 48.9" (1,241 mm) x 15.8" (401 mm)
Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand: 30.5" (774 mm) x 48.9" (1,241 mm) x 3.3" (84 mm) [2.2" (55 mm): exclusive of protruding portion]
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand: 79.4 lbs
Weight (lbs.) without Stand: 75.0
HDTV Display Capability: (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Yes
EDTV Display Capability: (480p) Yes
Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]: 97.0 lbs. (44.0 kg)
600 Hz Sub-field Drive: Yes
LAN Port: 1 Features
1080p Full-HD Resolution
Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
VIERA CAST
THX® Certified Display
600Hz Sub-field Drive
VIERA Image Viewer™ with AVCHD Playback
VIERA Link™
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
VIDEO
Screen Size: 50" Class (49.9" diagonal)
Contrast Ratio: Dynamic: Infinite Black/Over 2,000,000:1
Native: 40,000:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.576 x 0.576 mm
Moving Picture Resolution : 1080 lines
Shades of Gradation: 6,144 equivalent
Aspect Control: Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes
4:3, Full for PC mode
Panel: G12 Progressive 1080p HD NeoPDP (Plasma Display Panel)
Screen Coating (Filter): New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Progressive Scan: Yes
24p Cinematic Playback: Yes
24p Playback(2:3): Yes
Digital Cinema Color: Yes
Deep Color: Yes
x.v.Color: Yes
Studio Ref Mode: Yes
Pro Setting: Yes
THX Mode: Yes
Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter: Yes
3D Color Management: Yes
Sub Pixel Control: Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction: Yes
AUDIO
Speakers: Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers: 2
Audio Output: 20 W ( 10% THD )
(6 ohms, 170 Hz - 16 kHz)
BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound : Yes
Surround Sound: Yes
INPUTS & JACKS
Integrated ATSC Tuner: Yes
VIERA Image Viewer: Y (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG Playback)
HDMI Input: 4 (1 side)
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI): Yes
Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
S-Video Input: 1
Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 side)
PC Input: Mini D-sub 15-pin x 1 (side)
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 2
Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
RS232C: 1
Analog Audio Output: 1
Digital Audio Output: 1 M
CONVENIENCE
VIERA Link™: Y (with Network Camera)
VIERA Cast™ (IPTV): Yes
VIERA® Tools: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention): Yes
Menu Languages : English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout: Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder: Yes
Timers: Yes
Video Input Label: Yes
Video Picture Memory: Yes
Remote Control: IR
GENERAL
Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
Rated Power Consumption: 590 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.2 W
On Mode Average Power Consumption: 269 W
Energy Star: Yes
Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Safety Standard: UL6500/C-UL
Swivel Angle: +10°
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (H x W x D): with Stand 32.2" (818 mm) x 48.9" (1,241 mm) x 15.8" (401 mm)
Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand: 30.5" (774 mm) x 48.9" (1,241 mm) x 3.3" (84 mm) [2.2" (55 mm): exclusive of protruding portion]
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand: 79.4 lbs
Weight (lbs.) without Stand: 75.0
HDTV Display Capability: (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Yes
EDTV Display Capability: (480p) Yes
Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]: 97.0 lbs. (44.0 kg)
600 Hz Sub-field Drive: Yes
LAN Port: 1 Features
1080p Full-HD Resolution
Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
VIERA CAST
THX® Certified Display
600Hz Sub-field Drive
VIERA Image Viewer™ with AVCHD Playback
VIERA Link™
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera (Black)
Super simple HD video, right in your pocket!
Become an instant celebrity or paparazzo! This sleek pocketable design is built for easy video-there is no lens cap, no dials to turn, or settings to set. Just turn it on and hit record to capture the action, adventure, and all the juicy details in stunning HD! Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you're ready to share the fun on YouTube. Edit, add music, and personalize your flick and easily share with your adoring fans. There?s no such thing as "you should've been there" with the Zi6. Save the planet-one battery at a timeGo green with included pre-charged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and battery charger
Features:
Take stunning HD videos (720p at 60 fps)
Easy upload to YouTube with built-in USB
Record hours of video-up to 32 GB worth
View on any HDTV with the included cables
Edit and share videos with the included software CD
Rechargeable batteries and charger included
Specifications:
Sensor type
1 / 4.5-type 1.6 MP CMOS
Lens
4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus
Zoom
2X
Display
2.4 in. LCD
Storage
128 MB internal memory, SD/SDHC card expansion slot
Focus modes
normal, close-up
Focus range
normal: 27.6 in. (70 cm)-infinityclose-up: 2 in. (5 cm)
White balance
auto
Video capture
H.264 (MOV), AAC LC
Video quality
HD60: 720p at 60 fps-16:9HD: 720p at 30 fps-16:9 (default)VGA
Still format
JPEG
Picture quality
3 MP (stills, interpolated)
Microphone
mono
Speaker
yes
I/O interface
USB 2.0 (high speed); component output; AV output
Tripod mount
1/4 in. standard
Power
(2) AA batteries (Ni-MH recommended)
Dimensions
64 x 114 x 23.5 mm (2.5 x 4.5 x 0.9 in.)
Weight
107 g (3.8 oz) without batteries
US Kodak's Warranty
one year
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More Product Information for the Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera (Black)
Become an instant celebrity or paparazzo! This sleek pocketable design is built for easy video there is no lens cap, no dials to turn, or settings to set. Just turn it on and hit record to capture the action, adventure, and all the juicy details in stunning HD! Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you're ready to share the fun on YouTube. Edit, add music, and personalize your flick and easily share with your adoring fans. There's no such thing as "you should've been there" with the Zi6.
Specifications
General Information
Manufacturer
Eastman Kodak Company
Manufacturer Part Number
1152537
Manufacturer Website Address
www.kodak.com
Brand Name
Kodak
Product Model
Zi6
Product Name
Zi6 Pocket Video Camera
Product Type
Digital Camcorder
Display & Graphics
Screen Size
2.4"
Display Screen Type
Color LCD
Number of Image Sensors
1
Image Sensor Size
0.22"
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Total Camcorder Resolution
1.6Megapixel
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Image
Image Formats
JPEG
Video
Video Formats
QuickTime MOV
Maximum Video Resolution
720 x 480
Maximum Frame Rate
60fps
Progressive Scan
Yes
Video System
NTSC
Audio
Audio Channels
Mono
Lens
Focal Length
4.1mm
Aperture Range
f/2.8
Optical Zoom
Not Applicable
Digital Zoom
2x
Focus Modes
Fixed Focus
Exposure
White Balance Modes
Auto
Storage
Recording Media
Flash Memory
Flash Memory Capacity
128MB
Memory
Memory Card Support
Secure Digital (SD) Card
Memory Card Support
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Built-in Devices
Built-in Devices
Microphone
Built-in Devices
Speaker
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports
1 x USB
Interfaces/Ports
1 x Audio/Video Out
Battery Information
Battery Include
Yes
Battery Rechargeable
Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color
Black
Dimensions
4.5" Height x 2.5" Width x 0.9" Depth
Weight
3.8 oz - without batteries
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
Zi6 Pocket Video Camera
2 x AA Pre-Charged Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Charger
HD And AV Cables
Wrist Strap
Camera Pouch
User Guide
Arcsoft Media Impression Software For Kodak (PC Only)
Additional Information
Life moves fast. Grab it in HD
3 MP (stills, interpolated)
Platform Support
PC
Platform Support
Mac
Warranty
Standard Warranty
1 Year
HP Mini 110 Art Design Netbook
Hewlett-Packard release the mini notebook HP Mini 110 with 10.1-inch display and the weight only 1.06kg.
The Mini 110 come with Intel Atom processor, LED-backlit LCD display, 250GB of HDD, QWERTY keyboard, and sync able solution to perform 2-way sync between netbook and another PC. The colors available in white swirl, black swirl and pink chic. Indeed I really love with the art design on the case
The Mini 110 come with Intel Atom processor, LED-backlit LCD display, 250GB of HDD, QWERTY keyboard, and sync able solution to perform 2-way sync between netbook and another PC. The colors available in white swirl, black swirl and pink chic. Indeed I really love with the art design on the case
Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Camcorder
Sony's HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Camcorder features a built in GPS, 12.1 MP still image capture, 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording, a 3.2-in wide touch panel LCD display, and more!
Features
Video
Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal : HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm)
Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (500g), w battery: 1lb 4oz (580g)
Hardware
Assignable Dial : Yes
Light/Flash : Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
Viewfinder : Wide (color 123k)
General
Imaging Device : 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross : 6631K
Processor : BIONZ image processor
Recording Media : 120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : 120GB HDD: High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 min. SP = up to 210 min., LP = up to 2870 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 110 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 375 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.
Still Actual : 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 12 megapixel
Video Actual : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Power
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Consumption : 4.4W
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Video Features
PhotoTV HD : Yes
Audio
Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Convenience
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel
Face Detection : Yes
Hybrid : Yes
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
Quick On : Power on by LCD
Smile Shutter : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Convenience Features
BRAVIA Sync : Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Easy Operation : Yes
Face Index : Yes
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Film Roll Index : Yes
Low Light Capability : NightShot
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Slide Show Mode : Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
White Balance : Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
x.v.Color : Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent : 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
Aperture : F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom : 150x
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Focal Distance : 5.5 - 66.0mm
Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Lens Type : G Lens
Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom : 12x
Resolution : 12 megapixel still
Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800
Display
LCD Screen : 3.2" wide touch panel3 LCD display (921k pixels)
Inputs and Outputs
Active Interface Shoe : Yes
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
HDMI Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack : Yes
Microphone Input : Yes
S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Features
Video
Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal : HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm)
Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (500g), w battery: 1lb 4oz (580g)
Hardware
Assignable Dial : Yes
Light/Flash : Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
Viewfinder : Wide (color 123k)
General
Imaging Device : 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross : 6631K
Processor : BIONZ image processor
Recording Media : 120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : 120GB HDD: High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 min. SP = up to 210 min., LP = up to 2870 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 110 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 375 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.
Still Actual : 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 12 megapixel
Video Actual : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Power
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Consumption : 4.4W
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Video Features
PhotoTV HD : Yes
Audio
Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Convenience
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel
Face Detection : Yes
Hybrid : Yes
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
Quick On : Power on by LCD
Smile Shutter : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Convenience Features
BRAVIA Sync : Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Easy Operation : Yes
Face Index : Yes
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Film Roll Index : Yes
Low Light Capability : NightShot
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Slide Show Mode : Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
White Balance : Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
x.v.Color : Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent : 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
Aperture : F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom : 150x
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Focal Distance : 5.5 - 66.0mm
Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Lens Type : G Lens
Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom : 12x
Resolution : 12 megapixel still
Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800
Display
LCD Screen : 3.2" wide touch panel3 LCD display (921k pixels)
Inputs and Outputs
Active Interface Shoe : Yes
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
HDMI Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack : Yes
Microphone Input : Yes
S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Do mobile broadband USB modems work on Linux
Mobile broadband modems can be made to work with Linux, and the Christmas 2008 Issue of Linux Format Magazine (Issue 113) has a how to guide.
The latest version of Ubuntu has support for 3g devices in network manager
The latest version of Ubuntu has support for 3g devices in network manager
Can I use mobile broadband with Windows Vista
Yes. Most mobile broadband services will work with Windows Vista. We can confirm that following services definitely work on Windows Vista:- 3 Mobile- T-Mobile (USB modem and data card, for which a software download is needed)- Vodafone (USB modem, 7.2Mbps USB stick modem
Can you get a stable connection with mobile broadband?
Yes, providing you have a good 3G signal where you are. When you aren't moving the connection stability can be excellent. If you are on a train then you may find you get disconnections if you travel out of a 3G signal area and your modem can't migrate you from a 3G to a GSM connection. Some 3G/GPRS datacards can cope with this by dropping down to slower GPRS without disconnecting, e.g. the O2 Merlin 3G/GPRS datacard.
For more info, see our view on the best mobile broadband network, and for a second opinion see this other mobile broadband site
For more info, see our view on the best mobile broadband network, and for a second opinion see this other mobile broadband site
Can I share a mobile broadband connection between multiple computers?
You can with a router designed to work with a mobile broadband connection. An example of such a router is the Draytek Vigor 2910, which has a USB port to which you can connect a 3G USB modem or 3G phone, allowing connection to the internet via HSDPA at connection speeds of up to 3.4Mb/s. Please note we have yet to confirm whether the USB modems from 3, T-Mobile and Vodafone work with this router.
Other mobile broadband routers we are aware of: - Linksys WRT54G3G Wireless-G router, which accepts a mobile broadband data card, e.g the Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G broadband data card - DrayTek 2820n Router. This is a high specification mobile broadband and general purpose router from Draytek, and can accept ADSL/ADSL2+ broadband connections, has a Dual-WAN ports to connect an ADSL modem, cable modem or both, and has a USB Port for a 3G mobile broadband modem. The router can then distribute the broadband internet connection to other computers via b, g or n WiFi.
Note that if you buy a mobile broadband USB modem, you are free to swap it between computers if you want to. You could use it on your laptop whilst you are out and about, and then switch it to your desktop when you are at home
Other mobile broadband routers we are aware of: - Linksys WRT54G3G Wireless-G router, which accepts a mobile broadband data card, e.g the Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G broadband data card - DrayTek 2820n Router. This is a high specification mobile broadband and general purpose router from Draytek, and can accept ADSL/ADSL2+ broadband connections, has a Dual-WAN ports to connect an ADSL modem, cable modem or both, and has a USB Port for a 3G mobile broadband modem. The router can then distribute the broadband internet connection to other computers via b, g or n WiFi.
Note that if you buy a mobile broadband USB modem, you are free to swap it between computers if you want to. You could use it on your laptop whilst you are out and about, and then switch it to your desktop when you are at home
Can I use a mobile phone as a modem for my laptop?
Yes, many 3G phones can connect to the internet and serve it to your laptop via either a Bluetooth or USB connection. However, you are then limited by the mobile phone battery life, and whilst the mobile broadband connection speed can be good, it is generally slightly slower than with a dedicated USB modem or datacard. You will need a contract with a data allowance from your mobile phone network
Is mobile broadband fast enough for online gaming?
Mobile broadband can be used successfully for online gaming, but how good your experience is will depend very much on the quality of signal you receive. Mobile broadband often has higher latency than fixed-line broadband, and this can be an issue if you are playing an action-intensive online game. The time taken for data to go from your computer, to the gaming server, and back to your computer, which is known as the ping or response time, needs to be between 100 and 500ms for a decent gaming experience. Mobile broadband can provide a low response time of 100ms when signal conditions are good, making even a demanding first person shooter game feasible, but it can also be as much as a few seconds in poor signal areas, where you may have to stick to MMO games such as World of Warcraft.
We would say the 7.2Mbps mobile broadband service from Vodafone would be suitable for online gaming, but we hope to provide further information on this shortly
We would say the 7.2Mbps mobile broadband service from Vodafone would be suitable for online gaming, but we hope to provide further information on this shortly
How fast is mobile broadband?
Firstly, it depends whether you have mobile broadband coverage (i.e. a 3G or 3.5G signal) in your area, so see our UK mobile broadband coverage page for links to coverage maps for Vodafone, T-Mobile and Orange. Even when you are in a 3G coverage area, as mobile broadband is a radio service, the service speed can vary greatly depending on local conditions, e.g. electrical interference. Note that the speeds quoted by service providers are usually "up to" theoretical maximums and the speed you can achieve in your area will usually be much lower. Vodafone currently quotes the fastest service speed at 7.2Mbps, and whilst under optimum conditions this would be as fast as most current home fixed-line broadband connections, and would be fast enough to stream online video, actual speeds obtained on Vodafone and other mobile broadband services are usually much lower (around 2 to 2.5 Mb/s). Online gaming places further demands on the broadband connection, see the fuller answer below.
When you are outside the 3G mobile broadband coverage, you will revert back to a GPRS-based service and this is very slowly, comparable to the speed of an old dial-up service or worse.
Note that when operating in a good 3G signal area using a mobile phone as a modem instead of a dedicated USB modem may reduce your maximum connection speed , especially if you are connecting the phone to the laptop via Bluetooth. However, when connecting in a GPRS-only area, the mobile phone is unlikely to be a limiting factor
When you are outside the 3G mobile broadband coverage, you will revert back to a GPRS-based service and this is very slowly, comparable to the speed of an old dial-up service or worse.
Note that when operating in a good 3G signal area using a mobile phone as a modem instead of a dedicated USB modem may reduce your maximum connection speed , especially if you are connecting the phone to the laptop via Bluetooth. However, when connecting in a GPRS-only area, the mobile phone is unlikely to be a limiting factor
Mobile broadband
Mobile broadband is the name used to describe various types of wireless high-speed internet access through a portable modem, telephone or other device. Various network standards may be used, such as GPRS, 3G, WiMAX, LTE UMTS/HSPA, EV-DO and some portable satellite-based systems[1].
Devices that provide mobile broadband include: PC data cards, USB modems, USB sticks, phones with data modems and portable devices with built-in support for Mobile Broadband (like notebooks, netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs)). Notebooks with built-in Mobile Broadband Modules are offered by all leading laptop manufacturers in Europe and Asia including: Dell, Lenovo (previously IBM), HP, Fujitsu, Toshiba and Acer.
A group of telecommunication manufacturers, mobile phone producers, chipset manufacturers and notebook manufacturers have joined forces to push built-in support for Mobile Broadband technology on notebook computers[2]. The players have established a service mark to identify devices that deliver Mobile Broadband
Devices that provide mobile broadband include: PC data cards, USB modems, USB sticks, phones with data modems and portable devices with built-in support for Mobile Broadband (like notebooks, netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs)). Notebooks with built-in Mobile Broadband Modules are offered by all leading laptop manufacturers in Europe and Asia including: Dell, Lenovo (previously IBM), HP, Fujitsu, Toshiba and Acer.
A group of telecommunication manufacturers, mobile phone producers, chipset manufacturers and notebook manufacturers have joined forces to push built-in support for Mobile Broadband technology on notebook computers[2]. The players have established a service mark to identify devices that deliver Mobile Broadband
My Nokia mains charger is not charging my handset
My first suggestion would be to try a different mains/car charger on your handset. If this does charge the phone then you know it is the charger at fault.If this is still in the warranty period we can replace this for you free of charge. If it is not within the warranty period we can supply you with a genuine Nokia mains charger at £9.99 or a Car Charger at £5.00.If the phone still does not charge with a different charger, then the likelihood is that the phone is faulty and requires some form of repair. Generally a Software upgrade and a new bottom connector on the handset will rectify this problem, however you will have to send us the phone to be repaired
Why does my phone keep turning itself off
Why does my phone keep turning itself off
Faulty battery - We are able to test the battery and if it is faulty and under 6 months old we can replace it under warranty FOC. If it is not under warranty then we are able to supply you with a genuine battery at a competetive price.2) There may be a software problem with the handset. By programming new software onto the handset it will probably resolve the problem.In most cases we are able to resolve the issues of handsets turning off quite simply
Faulty battery - We are able to test the battery and if it is faulty and under 6 months old we can replace it under warranty FOC. If it is not under warranty then we are able to supply you with a genuine battery at a competetive price.2) There may be a software problem with the handset. By programming new software onto the handset it will probably resolve the problem.In most cases we are able to resolve the issues of handsets turning off quite simply
My handset is not reading the memory card
There are several reasons why the handset may not be reading the memory card but one of these actions should provide a solution in most cases and can be done by Cellphones:1) Software upgrade on the handset2) Unblock the memory card reader by making a slight adjustment - this must be done by a qualified engineer
Q: My handset shows full signal but goes straight to answerphone - Why?
There are a couple of popular reasons why this may happen:1) The handset may have a software problem and require a later version of software on the handset - We can arrange this for you.2) It may be a signal issue with your network provider. If this problem generally happens at peak times of the day (morning, lunch and early evening) there is a likelihood it may be the network being busy.We would still recommend you contact us to check you have the latest version of software, and if you dont we can do this for you (FOC for handsets under warranty)
Q: When activating silent/vibrate on my Nokia 6280 the handset powers down - Why?
This is a problem that has been identified and can easily be resolved by allowing us to upgrade the software on the handset.
Q: How do I answer my Bluetooth Headset?
To answer your Bluetooth headset you have a couple of options:a) You can press the answer botton that is located on the headset.b) On various Nokia models there is an automatic answer facility which can be found in the 'enhancements' or 'accessories' on the main Nokia Settings Menu. This will then allow the handset to automatically answer after 2 or 3 rings when the Bluetooth headset is connected
Q: I cannot receive picture messages or access WAP!
My Nokia handset cannot send or receive picture messages and I am unable to access the WAP facility with this - What could be the problem?
A: Your phone needs configuring to the network and neets the settings activated. To do this you can either:a) Pop into one of our service centres and we will activate these settings for you.b) Contact your network provider and they will send you the settings via a service message
A: Your phone needs configuring to the network and neets the settings activated. To do this you can either:a) Pop into one of our service centres and we will activate these settings for you.b) Contact your network provider and they will send you the settings via a service message
Q: My Nokia handset is not ringing!
A: To ensure that it is a fault with the handset go into the 'Menu Settings' and ensure that a ringtome is selected and check that the phone has not been set on silent.If the phone still does not ring (it may however vibrate in these circumstances) then there is a fault with the handset. This fault can generally ber easily repaired by fitting a new internal speaker or upgrading the software on the handset. This will be a free repair subject to your Nokia handset still being in warranty
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Q: What is the range of Bluetooth transmitter/receivers?
Bluetooth is designed for very low power use, and the transmission range will only be 10m, about 30ft. High-powered Bluetooth devices will enable ranges up to 100m (300ft). Considering the design philosophy behind Bluetooth, even the 10m range is adequate for the purposes Bluetooth is intended for. Later versions of the Bluetooth spec may allow longer ranges.
Q: What is the range of Bluetooth transmitter/receivers?
Bluetooth is designed for very low power use, and the transmission range will only be 10m, about 30ft. High-powered Bluetooth devices will enable ranges up to 100m (300ft). Considering the design philosophy behind Bluetooth, even the 10m range is adequate for the purposes Bluetooth is intended for. Later versions of the Bluetooth spec may allow longer ranges.
Q: How secure is a Bluetooth network?
Bluetooth is extremely secure in that it employs several layers of data encryption and user authentication measures. Bluetooth devices use a combination of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a Bluetooth address to identify other Bluetooth devices. Data encryption (i.e., 128-bit) can be used to further enhance the degree of Bluetooth security. The transmission scheme (FHSS) provides another level of security in itself. Instead of transmitting over one frequency within the 2.4 GHz band, Bluetooth radios use a fast frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technique, allowing only synchronized receivers to access the transmitted data.
What is the future direction of the Bluetooth standard?
At this time, we anticipate the Bluetooth SIG to evolve the Bluetooth technology to provide greater bandwidth and distances, thus increasing the potential platforms and applications used in the emerging personal area networking marketplace
What is the future direction of the Bluetooth standard?
At this time, we anticipate the Bluetooth SIG to evolve the Bluetooth technology to provide greater bandwidth and distances, thus increasing the potential platforms and applications used in the emerging personal area networking marketplace
Why is the technology called Bluetooth?
The heart of the Bluetooth brand identity is the name, which refers to the Danish king Harald "Bluetooth" Blaatand who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology era, Bluetooth was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries
Why is the technology called Bluetooth?
The heart of the Bluetooth brand identity is the name, which refers to the Danish king Harald "Bluetooth" Blaatand who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology era, Bluetooth was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries
What is Bluetooth ?
Bluetooth is the name for a short-range radio frequency (RF) technology that operates at 2.4 GHz and is capable of transmitting voice and data. The effective range of Bluetooth devices is 32 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth transfers data at the rate of 1 Mbps, which is from three to eight times the average speed of parallel and serial ports, respectively
sim card
In addition to the battery, GSM mobile phones require a small microchip, called a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM Card, to function. Approximately the size of a small postage stamp, the SIM Card is usually placed underneath the battery in the rear of the unit, and (when properly activated) stores the phone's configuration data, and information about the phone itself, such as which calling plan the subscriber is using. When the subscriber removes the SIM Card, it can be re-inserted into another phone and used as normal.
Each SIM Card is activated by use of a unique numerical identifier; once activated, the identifier is locked down and the card is permanently locked in to the activating network. For this reason, most retailers refuse to accept the return of an activated SIM Card.
Those cell phones that do not use a SIM Card have the data programmed in to their memory. This data is accessed by using a special digit sequence to access the "NAM" as in "Name" or number programming menu. From here, one can add information such as a new number for your phone, new Service Provider numbers, new emergency numbers, change their Authentication Key or A-Key code, and update their Preferred Roaming List or PRL. However, to prevent someone from accidentally disabling their phone or removing it from the network, the Service Provider puts a lock on this data called a Master Subsidiary Lock or MSL.
The MSL also ensures that the Service Provider gets payment for the phone that was purchased or "leased". For example, the Motorola RAZR V9C costs upwards of CAD $500. You can get one for approximately $200, depending on the carrier. The difference is paid by the customer in the form of a monthly bill. If the carrier did not use a MSL, then they may lose the $300–$400 difference that is paid in the monthly bill, since some customers would cancel their service and take the phone to another carrier.
The MSL applies to the SIM only so once the contract has been completed the MSL still applies to the SIM. The phone however, is also initially locked by the manufacturer into the Service Providers MSL. This lock may be disabled so that the phone can use other Service Providers SIM cards. Most phones purchased outside the US are unlocked phones because there are numerous Service Providers in close proximity to one another or have overlapping coverage. The cost to unlock a phone varies but is usually very cheap and is sometimes provided by independent phone vendors.
Having an unlocked phone is extremely useful for travelers due to the high cost of using the MSL Service Providers access when outside the normal coverage areas. It can cost sometimes up to 10 times as much to use a locked phone overseas as in the normal service area, even with discounted rates. T-Mobile will provide a SIM unlock code to account holders in good standing after 90 days according to their .
For example, in Jamaica, an AT&T subscriber might pay in excess of US$1.65 per minute for discounted international service while a B-Mobile (Jamaican) customer would pay US$0.20 per minute for the same international service. Some Service Providers focus sales on international sales while others focus on regional sales. For example, the same B-Mobile customer might pay more for local calls but less for international calls than a subscriber to the Jamaican national phone C&W (Cable & Wireless) company. These rate differences are mainly due to currency variations because SIM purchases are made in the local currency. In the US, this type of service competition does not exist because some of the major Service Providers do not offer Pay-As-You-Go services
Each SIM Card is activated by use of a unique numerical identifier; once activated, the identifier is locked down and the card is permanently locked in to the activating network. For this reason, most retailers refuse to accept the return of an activated SIM Card.
Those cell phones that do not use a SIM Card have the data programmed in to their memory. This data is accessed by using a special digit sequence to access the "NAM" as in "Name" or number programming menu. From here, one can add information such as a new number for your phone, new Service Provider numbers, new emergency numbers, change their Authentication Key or A-Key code, and update their Preferred Roaming List or PRL. However, to prevent someone from accidentally disabling their phone or removing it from the network, the Service Provider puts a lock on this data called a Master Subsidiary Lock or MSL.
The MSL also ensures that the Service Provider gets payment for the phone that was purchased or "leased". For example, the Motorola RAZR V9C costs upwards of CAD $500. You can get one for approximately $200, depending on the carrier. The difference is paid by the customer in the form of a monthly bill. If the carrier did not use a MSL, then they may lose the $300–$400 difference that is paid in the monthly bill, since some customers would cancel their service and take the phone to another carrier.
The MSL applies to the SIM only so once the contract has been completed the MSL still applies to the SIM. The phone however, is also initially locked by the manufacturer into the Service Providers MSL. This lock may be disabled so that the phone can use other Service Providers SIM cards. Most phones purchased outside the US are unlocked phones because there are numerous Service Providers in close proximity to one another or have overlapping coverage. The cost to unlock a phone varies but is usually very cheap and is sometimes provided by independent phone vendors.
Having an unlocked phone is extremely useful for travelers due to the high cost of using the MSL Service Providers access when outside the normal coverage areas. It can cost sometimes up to 10 times as much to use a locked phone overseas as in the normal service area, even with discounted rates. T-Mobile will provide a SIM unlock code to account holders in good standing after 90 days according to their .
For example, in Jamaica, an AT&T subscriber might pay in excess of US$1.65 per minute for discounted international service while a B-Mobile (Jamaican) customer would pay US$0.20 per minute for the same international service. Some Service Providers focus sales on international sales while others focus on regional sales. For example, the same B-Mobile customer might pay more for local calls but less for international calls than a subscriber to the Jamaican national phone C&W (Cable & Wireless) company. These rate differences are mainly due to currency variations because SIM purchases are made in the local currency. In the US, this type of service competition does not exist because some of the major Service Providers do not offer Pay-As-You-Go services
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tips on Mobile Maintenance
Looking after your mobile helps to ensure it has a long and productive life. There are 8 easy maintenance tips to help you get the best out of your mobile phone. All of the points below should also apply to your battery, charger and any other accessories.
KEEP YOUR MOBILE:
Charged: Ensure your battery is fully charged, and then completely run it down before recharging. Recharging too early causes your battery to run out of power more quickly.
Secure: For security reasons, enable the PIN on your SIM Card and Phone-lock on your phone to avoid unauthorized used. These security checks will also be activated when the phone is power cycled. You can check with your carrier or the phone manual for the features and also for information on blocking your SIM card and phone IMEI number if the phone is stolen. For more information please see the Security Tips located on the AMTA Lost and Stolen website.
Protected: Make sure you use a keypad lock to lock your phone. Unplanned calls can cost a fortune and even though your phone may be in a safe place, such as in a bag, your phone will still get knocked around to a surprising degree. Rough treatment can damage electronic circuit boards so avoid dropping or unnecessarily shaking your phone.
Battery: Be safe with your batteries. Use only genuine batteries from your phone manufacturer and only buy from authorized dealers. Going for the cheap option of a counterfeit battery can be dangerous.
Clean: Don't use harsh detergents, cleaning solvents or harsh chemicals to clean your phone. Wipe only with a soft cloth.
Covered: a protective cover will help repel dust and dirt, and prevent scratches. Make sure the cover you choose is of good quality. Low quality covers with no air pockets can damage you phone by creating humidity inside the cover.
Storing your phone: Always store your phone in a dry place. Avoid rain, high humidity and liquids. All of these may contain minerals that could corrode the electronic circuits.
At the right temperature: To ensure a long life, keep your phone in a stable temperature. Avoid exposing your phone to liquid and/or exposing your phone to extreme temperature change from hot to cold and vice versa. This might create condensation and damage the phone
KEEP YOUR MOBILE:
Charged: Ensure your battery is fully charged, and then completely run it down before recharging. Recharging too early causes your battery to run out of power more quickly.
Secure: For security reasons, enable the PIN on your SIM Card and Phone-lock on your phone to avoid unauthorized used. These security checks will also be activated when the phone is power cycled. You can check with your carrier or the phone manual for the features and also for information on blocking your SIM card and phone IMEI number if the phone is stolen. For more information please see the Security Tips located on the AMTA Lost and Stolen website.
Protected: Make sure you use a keypad lock to lock your phone. Unplanned calls can cost a fortune and even though your phone may be in a safe place, such as in a bag, your phone will still get knocked around to a surprising degree. Rough treatment can damage electronic circuit boards so avoid dropping or unnecessarily shaking your phone.
Battery: Be safe with your batteries. Use only genuine batteries from your phone manufacturer and only buy from authorized dealers. Going for the cheap option of a counterfeit battery can be dangerous.
Clean: Don't use harsh detergents, cleaning solvents or harsh chemicals to clean your phone. Wipe only with a soft cloth.
Covered: a protective cover will help repel dust and dirt, and prevent scratches. Make sure the cover you choose is of good quality. Low quality covers with no air pockets can damage you phone by creating humidity inside the cover.
Storing your phone: Always store your phone in a dry place. Avoid rain, high humidity and liquids. All of these may contain minerals that could corrode the electronic circuits.
At the right temperature: To ensure a long life, keep your phone in a stable temperature. Avoid exposing your phone to liquid and/or exposing your phone to extreme temperature change from hot to cold and vice versa. This might create condensation and damage the phone
Tips on buying your mobile
An increasing number of people of all ages own mobile phones, enjoying the convenience, freedom and re-assurance they provide.
There is a range of different handsets and contracts available, providing mobile communication solutions to suit consumers
What's your budget? Before you do anything else, think about why you want a mobile phone and determine your budget. There are numerous types of call plan, to suit various budgets and needs. There are also services available to help you keep track of what you spend consider whether this would help you and check out what options are available.
What are your usage patterns? How often will you be using the phone, at what time of day and what will be your average call length? Will you be using the phone mostly for voice calls, or to SMS friends? Your usage patterns may help determine what type of plan is best for you and your budget.
What types of plan are available? There are four basic types of service agreement: fixed-term contracts, monthly plans, pre-paid or leasing. Pre-paid is ideal if you want to ensure you stay within a specified budget - perfect for teenagers. Getting a pre-paid first is also a good way of finding out what your usage is and helping you decide what type of plan might best suit you. Monthly plans allow you the flexibility of receiving monthly bills without signing a long-term contract. Business users may prefer the convenience of fixed-term, while leasing may suit you if you only need a phone and handset for a short time. New capped' plans (available post or pre-paid, depending on mobile carrier) also offer convenience and value and may suit many users.
What are the call rates within each plan? Call rates vary from plan-to-plan. It's important to assess both the rates and the call charge calculation methods when assessing your options. Issues to consider include: How are call charges calculated? On some plans you will be billed per second, on others, per block of time used (usually per 30 or 60 seconds), or, on the newer capped' deals (post and pre-paid), call caps' apply to many services, providing value and certainty; Is there a flag fall (an amount paid for each connection, in addition to call costs)? Are there any special offers (eg cheaper calls off-peak, or to friends on the same network, or for SMS)?
What features do you need in a handset? A basic handset will allow you to make calls and send and receive SMS. You'll need a more sophisticated one if you want to use the phone abroad, use MMS, voice recording, make video calls, download video or access the internet. Other features to consider are battery capacity (some handsets run longer between charges than others), ease of use, and your coverage requirements (see coverage'). Consider what you really need or you'll be paying for features you never use. If you already have a handset, are you eligible for other plans?
How much flexibility do you need? Consider your need for flexibility - and your budget - before you buy a handset or take out a plan. Are you likely to want the flexibility to upgrade your handset when a new one becomes available? Might you want to change to a different plan in six months? There are many different options for paying for handsets (e.g. up-front, flexi-rent deals, as part of your service agreement), and different plans (whether pre-paid or post-paid) have different terms and conditions for example some include penalties for changing networks, or plans, for example. Read the small print and check you can meet all the minimum conditions of the contract before signing anything.
What coverage do you require? Where will you be using the phone only in metropolitan areas, or in the country? The two dominant types of mobile network are GSM and CDMA. Check with the carriers where they have coverage to ensure they can provide the service where you need it before signing up. Your coverage requirements may also affect your handset choice (there are CDMA and GSM handsets).
Evaluate the options. Once you've worked out what you need/want, do your homework; shop around and compare what is available, and what will best suit your likely usage and budget
There is a range of different handsets and contracts available, providing mobile communication solutions to suit consumers
What's your budget? Before you do anything else, think about why you want a mobile phone and determine your budget. There are numerous types of call plan, to suit various budgets and needs. There are also services available to help you keep track of what you spend consider whether this would help you and check out what options are available.
What are your usage patterns? How often will you be using the phone, at what time of day and what will be your average call length? Will you be using the phone mostly for voice calls, or to SMS friends? Your usage patterns may help determine what type of plan is best for you and your budget.
What types of plan are available? There are four basic types of service agreement: fixed-term contracts, monthly plans, pre-paid or leasing. Pre-paid is ideal if you want to ensure you stay within a specified budget - perfect for teenagers. Getting a pre-paid first is also a good way of finding out what your usage is and helping you decide what type of plan might best suit you. Monthly plans allow you the flexibility of receiving monthly bills without signing a long-term contract. Business users may prefer the convenience of fixed-term, while leasing may suit you if you only need a phone and handset for a short time. New capped' plans (available post or pre-paid, depending on mobile carrier) also offer convenience and value and may suit many users.
What are the call rates within each plan? Call rates vary from plan-to-plan. It's important to assess both the rates and the call charge calculation methods when assessing your options. Issues to consider include: How are call charges calculated? On some plans you will be billed per second, on others, per block of time used (usually per 30 or 60 seconds), or, on the newer capped' deals (post and pre-paid), call caps' apply to many services, providing value and certainty; Is there a flag fall (an amount paid for each connection, in addition to call costs)? Are there any special offers (eg cheaper calls off-peak, or to friends on the same network, or for SMS)?
What features do you need in a handset? A basic handset will allow you to make calls and send and receive SMS. You'll need a more sophisticated one if you want to use the phone abroad, use MMS, voice recording, make video calls, download video or access the internet. Other features to consider are battery capacity (some handsets run longer between charges than others), ease of use, and your coverage requirements (see coverage'). Consider what you really need or you'll be paying for features you never use. If you already have a handset, are you eligible for other plans?
How much flexibility do you need? Consider your need for flexibility - and your budget - before you buy a handset or take out a plan. Are you likely to want the flexibility to upgrade your handset when a new one becomes available? Might you want to change to a different plan in six months? There are many different options for paying for handsets (e.g. up-front, flexi-rent deals, as part of your service agreement), and different plans (whether pre-paid or post-paid) have different terms and conditions for example some include penalties for changing networks, or plans, for example. Read the small print and check you can meet all the minimum conditions of the contract before signing anything.
What coverage do you require? Where will you be using the phone only in metropolitan areas, or in the country? The two dominant types of mobile network are GSM and CDMA. Check with the carriers where they have coverage to ensure they can provide the service where you need it before signing up. Your coverage requirements may also affect your handset choice (there are CDMA and GSM handsets).
Evaluate the options. Once you've worked out what you need/want, do your homework; shop around and compare what is available, and what will best suit your likely usage and budget
Mobile phone viruses, simple measures to protect yourself
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has developed consumer tips to assist users to protect themselves against the risk of mobile phone viruses.
This guide explains what viruses are, how they spread, and what can be done about them.
What?s a mobile phone virus?
A mobile phone virus or mobile malware - malicious mobile software - is a computer virus specifically adapted for the mobile phone environment and designed to spread from one vulnerable phone to another.
A virus is a program code that replicates by being copied to another program. Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an email or in a download file. Some viruses take effect as soon as their code is executed; other viruses can lie dormant. A virus that replicates by resending itself as an email attachment or as a part of a network message is known as a worm.
Viruses can range from benign to quite harmful; they can erase data from the infected phone or send fake messages purporting to be from the phones owner. How prevalent are mobile phone viruses? The current security risk from mobile phone viruses and worms is low.
Until many more smart phones or PDAs are in use, and users of these phones are regularly exchanging executable files, the risk will remain low. The mobile industry takes the threat of viruses very seriously and is continually monitoring its networks and working to protect users from any future risk from mobile phone viruses. There are also some simple measures that individual users can implement to protect themselves.
What can I do to protect my phone?
The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:
1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.
2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.
3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.
4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.
5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer?s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem
This guide explains what viruses are, how they spread, and what can be done about them.
What?s a mobile phone virus?
A mobile phone virus or mobile malware - malicious mobile software - is a computer virus specifically adapted for the mobile phone environment and designed to spread from one vulnerable phone to another.
A virus is a program code that replicates by being copied to another program. Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an email or in a download file. Some viruses take effect as soon as their code is executed; other viruses can lie dormant. A virus that replicates by resending itself as an email attachment or as a part of a network message is known as a worm.
Viruses can range from benign to quite harmful; they can erase data from the infected phone or send fake messages purporting to be from the phones owner. How prevalent are mobile phone viruses? The current security risk from mobile phone viruses and worms is low.
Until many more smart phones or PDAs are in use, and users of these phones are regularly exchanging executable files, the risk will remain low. The mobile industry takes the threat of viruses very seriously and is continually monitoring its networks and working to protect users from any future risk from mobile phone viruses. There are also some simple measures that individual users can implement to protect themselves.
What can I do to protect my phone?
The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:
1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.
2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.
3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.
4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.
5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer?s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem
Mind Your Mobile Manners
The mobiles industry wants as many people as possible to enjoy the benefits of mobile telecommunications and encourages individuals to use their mobile phones in a responsible manner and to be considerate and aware of situations where using their mobile phone might annoy others.
1. When in doubt, always go out
When possible go outside or to another room to make your call if your call might disturb others. Also, features such as text messaging answering services, call diversion and vibration alert can be used to receive important calls without disturbing others.
2. If you can?t turn it off, use silent mode
If you need to keep your phone on for important calls, then turn it to silent or vibrate mode. It?s the ring of a mobile phone in inappropriate places and times such as at the tennis or in restaurants which annoys people the most.
3. When required turn your phone off and check it?s off
There are some places where people should never talk on a mobile phone or send text messages and where the ringing of a mobile phone or message alert is considered highly unacceptable, such as: movies, stage shows, weddings, funerals, concerts, speeches, classrooms and lectures. In these cases, turn your phone off and remember to check it?s off before you enter the venue. You can always check your voicemail, text messages or your answering service afterwards.
4. Keep your conversations private
People?s sense of personal space varies in each situation. Making a call in a busy pub may be okay, but talking loudly in a confined space like a lift or on a train tends to infringe on others personal space. Be aware of where you are and who you are with and what others are doing before deciding to make or accept a call. In some situations it might be better to send a text message.
5. Speak softly
Mobile phones have very sensitive microphones that can pick even the softest voice, so there is no need to shout. If you are having trouble hearing the other caller, check that you have the volume on your phone set high enough.
6. You don?t always have to answer- use your messaging service
It?s a natural reflex to answer your phone if it rings, however, if you forget to put your phone on silent or vibrate mode and it rings at an inappropriate moment, send the call to voice mail or your answering service (usually by pressing the hang-up key).
7. Talk to the one you?re with
If you receive a call during a conversation, send the call to your voicemail or answering service. Your first priority should be to the person you are with. However, if you are expecting an important call let the person you?re with know before the call arrives and excuse yourself before accepting the call.
8. Don?t send inappropriate messages
Messaging is a great way to communicate, but don?t send offensive or threatening text, voice, picture or any other sort of message, because it is a criminal offence to use a mobile phone to menace or harass someone. Also receivers can save messages and easily identify you as the sender.
9. Respect others' privacy when using in-phone cameras
In-phone cameras shouldn?t be used anywhere a normal camera would be considered inappropriate, such as in change rooms or toilets. You should ask for permission before you take someone?s picture. Also bear in mind that some venues do not allow the use of cameras and may refuse entry to anyone with one.
10. Ban the ring: not the phone
Wherever conversations are normally acceptable, venues can help by asking people to turn their phones to silent or vibrate mode rather than turning it off. This approach will help with compliance, especially for people who need their phone for important calls. Venues can also assist by reminding people to set their phones to silent mode, before they enter.
1. When in doubt, always go out
When possible go outside or to another room to make your call if your call might disturb others. Also, features such as text messaging answering services, call diversion and vibration alert can be used to receive important calls without disturbing others.
2. If you can?t turn it off, use silent mode
If you need to keep your phone on for important calls, then turn it to silent or vibrate mode. It?s the ring of a mobile phone in inappropriate places and times such as at the tennis or in restaurants which annoys people the most.
3. When required turn your phone off and check it?s off
There are some places where people should never talk on a mobile phone or send text messages and where the ringing of a mobile phone or message alert is considered highly unacceptable, such as: movies, stage shows, weddings, funerals, concerts, speeches, classrooms and lectures. In these cases, turn your phone off and remember to check it?s off before you enter the venue. You can always check your voicemail, text messages or your answering service afterwards.
4. Keep your conversations private
People?s sense of personal space varies in each situation. Making a call in a busy pub may be okay, but talking loudly in a confined space like a lift or on a train tends to infringe on others personal space. Be aware of where you are and who you are with and what others are doing before deciding to make or accept a call. In some situations it might be better to send a text message.
5. Speak softly
Mobile phones have very sensitive microphones that can pick even the softest voice, so there is no need to shout. If you are having trouble hearing the other caller, check that you have the volume on your phone set high enough.
6. You don?t always have to answer- use your messaging service
It?s a natural reflex to answer your phone if it rings, however, if you forget to put your phone on silent or vibrate mode and it rings at an inappropriate moment, send the call to voice mail or your answering service (usually by pressing the hang-up key).
7. Talk to the one you?re with
If you receive a call during a conversation, send the call to your voicemail or answering service. Your first priority should be to the person you are with. However, if you are expecting an important call let the person you?re with know before the call arrives and excuse yourself before accepting the call.
8. Don?t send inappropriate messages
Messaging is a great way to communicate, but don?t send offensive or threatening text, voice, picture or any other sort of message, because it is a criminal offence to use a mobile phone to menace or harass someone. Also receivers can save messages and easily identify you as the sender.
9. Respect others' privacy when using in-phone cameras
In-phone cameras shouldn?t be used anywhere a normal camera would be considered inappropriate, such as in change rooms or toilets. You should ask for permission before you take someone?s picture. Also bear in mind that some venues do not allow the use of cameras and may refuse entry to anyone with one.
10. Ban the ring: not the phone
Wherever conversations are normally acceptable, venues can help by asking people to turn their phones to silent or vibrate mode rather than turning it off. This approach will help with compliance, especially for people who need their phone for important calls. Venues can also assist by reminding people to set their phones to silent mode, before they enter.
Lost and stolen mobile phones keep it safe & know what to do if you lose it.
If you lose your mobile phone, or have it stolen, not only do you have to deal with the inconvenience of not having your phone, but you could be paying for someone else?s calls!
PREVENTION
Prevention is better than cure.
Reduce your phone?s appeal to thieves and assist in its recovery if it is lost or stolen:
1) Treat your phone as you would any valuable item: Even if you got your handset as a $0 upfront deal?, this does not reflect its true cost. Handsets are expensive - they can cost more than $1000.
Be discrete. Keep your mobile on you. Never put it down in a public place or leave it unattended.
Switch to vibrate mode in circumstances where a ring tone might attract the attention of a thief.
2) Use your phone?s security features: Your phone has security features which you can use to stop others using your phone for example, you can set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) number which must be entered before anyone can use the phone. Read your handset User Guide to find out what features your phone has and use them. Even if your phone isn?t stolen, someone might be tempted to borrow your phone and make a few expensive calls without your knowledge.
3) Name it: Some form of personal identification on your phone can deter the would-be thief. Consider engraving your initials on your phone and the battery, and ? if you have one also including your driver?s license number.
4) Know your IMEI: Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit electronic serial number, known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Record your phone?s IMEI number and keep it in a safe place in case your phone is lost or stolen. You can check your IMEI number by dialing *#06#.
5) Insurance: Don?t assume your phone is covered in your (or your parent?s) home contents insurance. Check and consider insuring it separately, if necessary. Remember that even if you got the phone for ‘$0 upfront?, this doesn?t mean it was free it means the cost was absorbed in the overall contract price. You may not be able to get a replacement phone for $0 upfront.
LOST OR STOLEN
If your phone is lost or stolen:
6) Notify your network carrier AND the police immediately in the event of loss or theft. Tell them your IMEI number and any other identifying features on your phone (e.g. engraved initials). Your carrier can use this number to block your phone from all networks once you report the phone lost or stolen, making it useless to any thief. Importantly, this also ensures you?re not paying for any calls made by the thief. If the handset is subsequently found, the IMEI block can be easily removed as long as you can prove you?re the original, rightful owner of the phone
PREVENTION
Prevention is better than cure.
Reduce your phone?s appeal to thieves and assist in its recovery if it is lost or stolen:
1) Treat your phone as you would any valuable item: Even if you got your handset as a $0 upfront deal?, this does not reflect its true cost. Handsets are expensive - they can cost more than $1000.
Be discrete. Keep your mobile on you. Never put it down in a public place or leave it unattended.
Switch to vibrate mode in circumstances where a ring tone might attract the attention of a thief.
2) Use your phone?s security features: Your phone has security features which you can use to stop others using your phone for example, you can set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) number which must be entered before anyone can use the phone. Read your handset User Guide to find out what features your phone has and use them. Even if your phone isn?t stolen, someone might be tempted to borrow your phone and make a few expensive calls without your knowledge.
3) Name it: Some form of personal identification on your phone can deter the would-be thief. Consider engraving your initials on your phone and the battery, and ? if you have one also including your driver?s license number.
4) Know your IMEI: Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit electronic serial number, known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Record your phone?s IMEI number and keep it in a safe place in case your phone is lost or stolen. You can check your IMEI number by dialing *#06#.
5) Insurance: Don?t assume your phone is covered in your (or your parent?s) home contents insurance. Check and consider insuring it separately, if necessary. Remember that even if you got the phone for ‘$0 upfront?, this doesn?t mean it was free it means the cost was absorbed in the overall contract price. You may not be able to get a replacement phone for $0 upfront.
LOST OR STOLEN
If your phone is lost or stolen:
6) Notify your network carrier AND the police immediately in the event of loss or theft. Tell them your IMEI number and any other identifying features on your phone (e.g. engraved initials). Your carrier can use this number to block your phone from all networks once you report the phone lost or stolen, making it useless to any thief. Importantly, this also ensures you?re not paying for any calls made by the thief. If the handset is subsequently found, the IMEI block can be easily removed as long as you can prove you?re the original, rightful owner of the phone
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Camera Phones and Consumer Tips
While your new camera phone provides you with the flexibility to make a phone call and instantly take and transmit a photo.
For this reason, we recommend the following consumer tips and requests that every camera phone users follows them: Camera phone users should always respect the privacy of others.
Users should always respect areas considered private by those who use them, for example: bathrooms, changing rooms, and gym locker rooms.
Users should always respect the sensitivity of many office and industrial environments where the viewing of proprietary materials is a concern.
Users should respect areas of photographic sensitivity, for example: museums, movie theatres and live performances.
Camera phones should not be used to take photos of individuals without their knowledge and consent. Special discretion is advised when using your camera phone to take photos of persons under 18 years of age.
Do not use camera phones while operating a motor vehicle. It is also illegal to send messages which would be regarded as harassing, menacing or otherwise offensive.
Users should be aware that some organizations ban the use of camera phones in some areas
For this reason, we recommend the following consumer tips and requests that every camera phone users follows them: Camera phone users should always respect the privacy of others.
Users should always respect areas considered private by those who use them, for example: bathrooms, changing rooms, and gym locker rooms.
Users should always respect the sensitivity of many office and industrial environments where the viewing of proprietary materials is a concern.
Users should respect areas of photographic sensitivity, for example: museums, movie theatres and live performances.
Camera phones should not be used to take photos of individuals without their knowledge and consent. Special discretion is advised when using your camera phone to take photos of persons under 18 years of age.
Do not use camera phones while operating a motor vehicle. It is also illegal to send messages which would be regarded as harassing, menacing or otherwise offensive.
Users should be aware that some organizations ban the use of camera phones in some areas
LG KM900 Arena review: A touch of class
One of the most exciting handsets the season - the LG KM900 Arena - returns to our office and this time it is going to stay a bit longer. After getting off to a flying start in both sales and reviews the Arena certainly looks like the next big thing from LG. In these tough economic times no company can afford too many blunders so it better live up to those high expectations.
The LG KM900 Arena grabbed our attention for the first time back in February at the MWC and even more so last month when we previewed it. Let's see if it's third time lucky and if it will be able to completely sweep us off our feet in a full review.
LG KM900 Arena official photos
Key features:
3" 16M-color capacitive TFT touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)
S-Class Touch UI
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
3G with HSDPA (7.2 Mbps)
Wi-Fi and GPS receiver with A-GPS
5 megapixel autofocus camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash, geotagging
D1 (720x480 pixels)@30fps, VGA@30fps, QVGA fast-motion video and QVGA slo-mo video
8GB built-in storage
Hot-swappable microSD card slot
Standard 3.5mm audio jack and TV out
USB Mass Storage
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
Accelerometer for screen auto rotate
Multi-touch input
3D hardware accelerator
DivX and XviD support
Dolby for Mobile audio enhancement
FM radio with FM transmitter
Office document viewer
Smart dialing
Main disadvantages:
Poor sunlight legibility
Inadequate flash performance
No voice-guided GPS navigation software available
No standard USB port
Records video in 3GP file format
Maximum email attachment size is 1MB only (both ways)
Limited DivX/XviD video support
The LG KM900 Arena is the pioneer of the new UI designed by the South Korean company, boldly named S-class. Promising fluidity never seen before and uncompromising looks and functionality, it is starting to take the world by storm. We doubt that it will be of a measure equal to the hurricane created by the iPhone's UI but the whole package might well surprise us.
We enjoy having the LG KM900 Arena back on board in a retail outfit
Mainly because the LG KM900 Arena has none of the (absurd) limitations of the original iPhone - no proper Bluetooth functionality, no FM radio, lack of file manager and so on. Instead the Arena comes as a exceptionally well equipped phone with almost every feature in the book included. From 3G with HSDPA, through Wi-Fi and GPS to FM transmitter - the LG KM900 has it all.
The Arena is ready to take on the iPhone - and most other full touch phones for that matter
Let's now check if there are any gaps in its performance that avoided our watchful eye in the preview. We will get to the unboxing this multimedia beast after the jump
The LG KM900 Arena grabbed our attention for the first time back in February at the MWC and even more so last month when we previewed it. Let's see if it's third time lucky and if it will be able to completely sweep us off our feet in a full review.
LG KM900 Arena official photos
Key features:
3" 16M-color capacitive TFT touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)
S-Class Touch UI
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
3G with HSDPA (7.2 Mbps)
Wi-Fi and GPS receiver with A-GPS
5 megapixel autofocus camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash, geotagging
D1 (720x480 pixels)@30fps, VGA@30fps, QVGA fast-motion video and QVGA slo-mo video
8GB built-in storage
Hot-swappable microSD card slot
Standard 3.5mm audio jack and TV out
USB Mass Storage
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
Accelerometer for screen auto rotate
Multi-touch input
3D hardware accelerator
DivX and XviD support
Dolby for Mobile audio enhancement
FM radio with FM transmitter
Office document viewer
Smart dialing
Main disadvantages:
Poor sunlight legibility
Inadequate flash performance
No voice-guided GPS navigation software available
No standard USB port
Records video in 3GP file format
Maximum email attachment size is 1MB only (both ways)
Limited DivX/XviD video support
The LG KM900 Arena is the pioneer of the new UI designed by the South Korean company, boldly named S-class. Promising fluidity never seen before and uncompromising looks and functionality, it is starting to take the world by storm. We doubt that it will be of a measure equal to the hurricane created by the iPhone's UI but the whole package might well surprise us.
We enjoy having the LG KM900 Arena back on board in a retail outfit
Mainly because the LG KM900 Arena has none of the (absurd) limitations of the original iPhone - no proper Bluetooth functionality, no FM radio, lack of file manager and so on. Instead the Arena comes as a exceptionally well equipped phone with almost every feature in the book included. From 3G with HSDPA, through Wi-Fi and GPS to FM transmitter - the LG KM900 has it all.
The Arena is ready to take on the iPhone - and most other full touch phones for that matter
Let's now check if there are any gaps in its performance that avoided our watchful eye in the preview. We will get to the unboxing this multimedia beast after the jump
Samsung S7220 Ultra b review: More than meets the eye
Sharp looks and decent kit, Samsung S7220 Ultra b is one of those handsets that would rather do the job than do the talk. Not so long ago, the S7220 Ultra b could've been basking in the Soul kind of hype. Instead, today it quietly sits in the middle of Samsung's portfolio, ready to cash in without fanfare.
Samsung S7220 Ultra b knows to keep a low profile - and that's a compliment for a phone with a stunning screen and distinct styling. But it sure knows to keep up with the pace of the evolving midrange and takes a prominent face so you don't get lost in the crowd. In a busy corner of the market, it takes a few aces up the sleeve to keep the competition at a safe distance. The first impressions when we previewed the Samsung S7220 Ultra b back in February were very encouraging but let's see how it stands the test of a full review.
Samsung S7220 Ultra b
Key features
Quad-band GSM and dual-band (900/2100 MHz) UMTS with HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) support
2.2" 256K-color AMOLED display of QVGA resolution
11.8mm thickness
5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, Smile detection, Wide dynamic range and geotagging
Built-in GPS with A-GPS support
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
microUSB v2.0, charging through USB
Accelerometer sensor
Basic Java multitasking
Office document viewer
Smart dialing
Main disadvantages
Smallish display
Small and fiddly soft keys
No camera lens protection
No full-featured voice-guided navigation software
Inadequate flash performance
QVGA video recording only
The most prominent feature of the Samsung S7220 Ultra b is its AMOLED display that sets it apart from the majority of market rivals. The excellent screen quality is topped by a pretty capable 5-megapixel autofocus camera.
Samsung S7220 Ultra b is paying us another visit - this time for a full review
The nice metallic finish and the distinctive styling do give the Samsung S7220 Ultra b a bit of an edge against its competitors. The decent feature set and the solid looks make it a credible contender in the midrange.
Hit the jump to start exploring the Samsung S7220 Ultra b. Bear in mind that while in different parts of the world the handset is known under various names, such as UltraCLASSIC, Lucido and Eltz, we will keep to the original Ultra
Samsung S7220 Ultra b knows to keep a low profile - and that's a compliment for a phone with a stunning screen and distinct styling. But it sure knows to keep up with the pace of the evolving midrange and takes a prominent face so you don't get lost in the crowd. In a busy corner of the market, it takes a few aces up the sleeve to keep the competition at a safe distance. The first impressions when we previewed the Samsung S7220 Ultra b back in February were very encouraging but let's see how it stands the test of a full review.
Samsung S7220 Ultra b
Key features
Quad-band GSM and dual-band (900/2100 MHz) UMTS with HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) support
2.2" 256K-color AMOLED display of QVGA resolution
11.8mm thickness
5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, Smile detection, Wide dynamic range and geotagging
Built-in GPS with A-GPS support
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
microUSB v2.0, charging through USB
Accelerometer sensor
Basic Java multitasking
Office document viewer
Smart dialing
Main disadvantages
Smallish display
Small and fiddly soft keys
No camera lens protection
No full-featured voice-guided navigation software
Inadequate flash performance
QVGA video recording only
The most prominent feature of the Samsung S7220 Ultra b is its AMOLED display that sets it apart from the majority of market rivals. The excellent screen quality is topped by a pretty capable 5-megapixel autofocus camera.
Samsung S7220 Ultra b is paying us another visit - this time for a full review
The nice metallic finish and the distinctive styling do give the Samsung S7220 Ultra b a bit of an edge against its competitors. The decent feature set and the solid looks make it a credible contender in the midrange.
Hit the jump to start exploring the Samsung S7220 Ultra b. Bear in mind that while in different parts of the world the handset is known under various names, such as UltraCLASSIC, Lucido and Eltz, we will keep to the original Ultra
Altek T8680 mobile phone doubles as a 12MP camera with 3x zoom
Thanks to a tipster, we just got a glimpse of the future of cameraphones. Putting Taiwanese R&D into practice, Altek have recently announced their 12 megapixel digital camera with GSM phone function. Altek has dubbed it a "professional cameraphone" - meet the Altek T8680.
The camera lens extends out in a very camera-like fashion and just by looking at the back you'd never guess the Altek T8680 is a GSM phone. The benefit over almost all other cameraphones is of course the 3x optical zoom. Altek also claim that here is a separate dedicated imaging processor inside, which takes care of the camera part in a professional manner.
Altek T8680
The T8680 captures images in an ample 12-megapixel resolution and you can crank up the ISO from 80 all the way up to 3200. The software offers face and smile detection, as well as touch focus, plenty of scenes and shooting modes. The camera is accompanied by a xenon flash.
The camera can also record video at VGA resolution using AVI files (M-JPEG codec).
We mentioned touch focus - the T8680 has a touchscreen to allow for that - a 3" WQVGA TFT one. Bluetooth with A2DP, USB, TV out, PictBridge and DPOF handle local connectivity, while the GSM capabilities are rather limited by today's standards. Tri-band (900/1800/1900) GSM/EDGE support is all there is - no 3G this time.
Altek T8680
MP3/AAC support and an FM radio take care of the music capabilities. The Altek T8680 also has an accelerometer that can do the turn-to-mute trick. As for the OS, it's a proprietary one with support for J2ME.
"How big is this thing, anyway?" you may be wondering. The T8680 measures 113.5 x 52 x 16.6 mm and 135 grams - hardly what you'd call "thin" but not the thickest phone we've seen by any means. It packs a 1020 mAh Li-Ion battery for up to 350 hours of standby and 4 hours of talk time.
The Altek T8680 will be available for 3000 yuan (about 308 euro) at the end of August or early September. Whether it will be available outside of China remains to be seen
The camera lens extends out in a very camera-like fashion and just by looking at the back you'd never guess the Altek T8680 is a GSM phone. The benefit over almost all other cameraphones is of course the 3x optical zoom. Altek also claim that here is a separate dedicated imaging processor inside, which takes care of the camera part in a professional manner.
Altek T8680
The T8680 captures images in an ample 12-megapixel resolution and you can crank up the ISO from 80 all the way up to 3200. The software offers face and smile detection, as well as touch focus, plenty of scenes and shooting modes. The camera is accompanied by a xenon flash.
The camera can also record video at VGA resolution using AVI files (M-JPEG codec).
We mentioned touch focus - the T8680 has a touchscreen to allow for that - a 3" WQVGA TFT one. Bluetooth with A2DP, USB, TV out, PictBridge and DPOF handle local connectivity, while the GSM capabilities are rather limited by today's standards. Tri-band (900/1800/1900) GSM/EDGE support is all there is - no 3G this time.
Altek T8680
MP3/AAC support and an FM radio take care of the music capabilities. The Altek T8680 also has an accelerometer that can do the turn-to-mute trick. As for the OS, it's a proprietary one with support for J2ME.
"How big is this thing, anyway?" you may be wondering. The T8680 measures 113.5 x 52 x 16.6 mm and 135 grams - hardly what you'd call "thin" but not the thickest phone we've seen by any means. It packs a 1020 mAh Li-Ion battery for up to 350 hours of standby and 4 hours of talk time.
The Altek T8680 will be available for 3000 yuan (about 308 euro) at the end of August or early September. Whether it will be available outside of China remains to be seen
Philips W186
General
2G Network
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 2100
Announced
2009, June
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2009, 3Q
Size
Dimensions
110 x 45.5 x 14 mm
Weight
108.5 g
Display
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Size
176 x 220 pixels, 2.0 inches
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes
Memory
Phonebook
Yes
Call records
30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal
150 MB
Card slot
microSD (TransFlash) up to 8GB
Data
GPRS
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD
Yes
EDGE
Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G
HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes v2.0, miniUSB
Camera
Primary
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
Video
Yes, QVGA@15fps
Secondary
No
Features
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Radio
Stereo FM radio
Games
Yes
Colors
Black
GPS
No
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
- MP3/MPEG4/WAV/MP3/AAC player- Organizer- Voice memo- T9
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1050 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 520 h
Talk time
Up to 6 h 30 min
Philips TM700
General
2G Network
GSM 900 / 1800
3G Network
UMTS 2100
Announced
2009, July
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2009, 3Q
Size
Dimensions
112.4 x 51.8 x 16.5 mm
Weight
111.9 g
Display
Type
TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Size
240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches
- Handwriting recognition
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes
Memory
Phonebook
Yes
Call records
30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal
6 MB
Card slot
microSD (TransFlash) up to 2GB
Data
GPRS
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD
Yes
EDGE
Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G
Yes, 384 kbps
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes v1.1, miniUSB
Camera
Primary
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
Video
Yes, QCIF@15fps
Secondary
Yes
Features
Messaging
SMS, MMS
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Radio
No
Games
Yes
Colors
Black
GPS
No
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
- MP3/MPEG4 player- Organizer- Voice memo- T9
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 970 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 280 h
Talk time
Up to 6 h
Philips Xenium X830
General
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Announced
2009, July
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2009, 3Q
Size
Dimensions
105 x 53 x 15.5 mm
Weight
120 g
Display
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size
240 x 400 pixels (Wide QVGA), 3.0 inches
- Accelerometer sensor- Screensavers and wallpapers- Handwriting recognition
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes
Memory
Phonebook
Yes, Photocall
Call records
30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal
47 MB
Card slot
miniSD up to 8GB
Data
GPRS
Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD
No
EDGE
Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G
No
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes, miniUSB v2.0
Camera
Primary
5 MP, 2560х1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features
Continuous auto-focus, ISO 1600
Video
Yes, VGA@15fps
Secondary
No
Features
Messaging
SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Radio
Yes
Games
Yes + downloadable
Colors
Black
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS support
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
- MP3/MPEG4/WAV/AAC player- Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)- Organizer- Voice memo- T9
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1530 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 1080 h
Talk time
-
Music play
Up to 70
Siemens AX72
General
2G Network
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Announced
2005, October
Status
Discontinued
Size
Dimensions
105.6 x 46.8 x 17.5 mm
Weight
79 g
Display
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
Size
128 x 128 pixels
- 5-way navigation key
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes
Memory
Phonebook
Yes
Call records
10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot
No
- 1.5 MB free memory
Data
GPRS
Class 8 (4+1 slots), 32 - 40 kbps
HSCSD
No
EDGE
No
3G
No
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
No
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes
Camera
No
Features
Messaging
SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser
WAP 1.2.1
Radio
No
Games
Yes
Colors
Basalt Black
GPS
No
Java
Yes, MIDP 1.0
- T9- Organizer- External flash as accessory- Optional digital camera (VGA 640 x 480)
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 600 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 220 h
Talk time
Up to 5 h
2G Network
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Announced
2005, October
Status
Discontinued
Size
Dimensions
105.6 x 46.8 x 17.5 mm
Weight
79 g
Display
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
Size
128 x 128 pixels
- 5-way navigation key
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes
Memory
Phonebook
Yes
Call records
10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot
No
- 1.5 MB free memory
Data
GPRS
Class 8 (4+1 slots), 32 - 40 kbps
HSCSD
No
EDGE
No
3G
No
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
No
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes
Camera
No
Features
Messaging
SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser
WAP 1.2.1
Radio
No
Games
Yes
Colors
Basalt Black
GPS
No
Java
Yes, MIDP 1.0
- T9- Organizer- External flash as accessory- Optional digital camera (VGA 640 x 480)
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 600 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 220 h
Talk time
Up to 5 h
BenQ-Siemens S88
2G Network
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Announced
2006, January
Status
Discontinued
Size
Dimensions
99 x 47 x 17 mm
Weight
105 g
Display
Type
AMOLED, 256K colors
Size
176 x 220 pixels, 2.0 inches, 31 x 39 mm
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, composer
Speakerphone
Yes
- 3D surrounding sound
Memory
Phonebook
Yes, Photo call
Call records
10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Internal
20 MB
Card slot
microSD (TransFlash), buy memory
Data
GPRS
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD
No
EDGE
No
3G
No
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes
Camera
Primary
2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Video
Yes
Secondary
No
Features
Messaging
SMS, MMS
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Radio
No
Games
Yes + downloadable
Colors
Cosmic Black, Astral White
GPS
No
Java
Yes, MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC player- T9- Voice memo- Stopwatch- Organizer
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 920 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 110 h
Talk time
Up to 3 h 15
General
2G Network
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Announced
2006, March
Status
Discontinued
Size
Dimensions
101 x 44 x 17 mm
Weight
88 g
Display
Type
TFT, 65K colors
Size
128 x 160 pixels, 1.8 inches, 29 x 35 mm
Sound
Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone
Yes
Memory
Phonebook
500 x 12 fields, Photo call
Call records
20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Internal
1 MB
Card slot
miniSD, buy memory
Data
GPRS
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD
No
EDGE
No
3G
No
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
No
Infrared port
No
USB
Yes, v1.1
Camera
Primary
VGA, 640x480 pixels
Video
No
Secondary
No
Features
Messaging
SMS, MMS
Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML
Radio
No
Games
Yes
Colors
Silver, Orange
GPS
No
Java
No
- AAC/AAC+/AAC++/MIDI/MP3/PCM(WAV)/XMF player- T9- Voice memo- Organizer- Stopwatch
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 840 mAh
Stand-by
Up to 215 h
Talk time
Up to 3 h 20 min
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