Samsung i8910 Omnia HD

As all-in-one multimedia touchscreens are battling for dominance, the HD category is now making its way to cellphones. HD is a magical marketing word that has seen as many abuses as it has had just uses. In the Omnia HD case, it's an insignia of its truly superior rank. It's not the first time a handset has claimed this tempting acronym, but the Omnia HD hits it where it matters - video recording and playback.

Samsung were the first to announce and release an HD-video-enabled handset. In the not so short time since then, none of their major rivals managed to introduce a competitor. So, all heads are anxiously turned to Samsung to see if they can deliver.

Omnia HD comes equipped with everything that Samsung can put on the table. HD video recording and playback is definitely top-notch stuff but these are just the fancy extras on a full battle suit. There's also a huge AMOLED screen, powerful 600 MHz processor and dedicated graphics chip. The all-in-one count continues with an 8 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, generous 8/16 GB internal storage and DivX/XviD HD playback with subtitle support. Finally, the whole thing runs the latest Symbian S60 5th edition skinned with the new TouchWiz 3D interface.

Motorola Droid X

The Motorola Droid X boasts a gorgeous 4.3-inch touch screen and great multimedia features like an 8-megapixel camera with HD video capture, HDMI output, and DLNA support. The smartphone can also be used as a mobile hot spot.

The Motorola Droid X makes another fine addition to Verizon's Android family, bringing with it a rich multimedia experience and more connectivity features.

Verizon packages the Motorola Droid X with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a 16GB microSD card, and reference material. 

the Motorola Droid X will ship with Android 2.1, but Verizon and Motorola are planning to release an over-the-air update to Android 2.2 Froyo later this summer. (The Droid is also expected to receive Froyo at that time.) This will bring speed improvements as well as new features like camera software improvementsand, of course, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, so you'll get a more PC-like experience from the phone's mobile browser.

The Droid X still has plenty of other features to keep you distracted while you wait for that update. Given the large screen, it's no surprise that multimedia plays a huge part. Much like the HTC HD2, the smartphone offers a dedicated Blockbuster On Demand app where you can preview and download movies--to rent or to own--on the go. Once purchased, you can watch the video on another connected device, such as a TV, a Blu-ray player, or a PC, using Blockbuster software.

The Droid X has 8GB of onboard memory and ships with a 16GB microSD card, but the expansion slot supports up to 32GB cards, so you can essentially have 40GB of storage. You can share photos and videos through the usual avenues--e-mail, multimedia message, Bluetooth, Facebook, and so forth--but you can also display content on your HDTV via HDMI output or through a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compatible device. If you're not familiar with it, DLNA is a standard that makes it easier to move content, like movies, photos, and music, from device to device. Since the Droid X supports this technology, you can stream media from your phone to other DLNA-compliant tech, like the Xbox 360, without having to go through a whole setup process. 

Moving away from the multimedia and back to some of the core functions of the smartphone, the Droid X supports Gmail, and POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts, and it offers native Microsoft Exchange synchronization out of the box for e-mail, calendar, and contacts with access to global lookup. Corporate users will also be glad to know that the Droid X has security protocols for remote password control and wipe. Gmail aside, you can view your various e-mail accounts in a unified in-box or choose to keep them separate.

Voice features include a speakerphone, speed dial, voice commands, conference calling, Skype Mobile, and text and multimedia messaging with threaded chat view. Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, and integrated Wi-Fi are also onboard, and the Droid X can be used a mobile hot spot for up to five devices.

The Droid X has a 1GHz TI OMAP processor, and the phone has been quite responsive. It's not quite as lightning-fast as the Droid Incredible, but we were able to open multiple apps with little delay. There were a couple of instances, however, when we returned to the home screen and the background went completely black before returning to normal, so we'll keep an eye out for that as we continue testing.

The Droid X comes with a 1,540mAh lithium ion battery with a rated talk time of 8 hours and up to 9 days of standby time. In our battery drain tests, the Droid X impressed us with 7.5 hours of continuous talk time on a single charge. Standby time was also great, and the smartphone lasted at least a full day with moderate use. According to FCC radiation tests, the Droid X has a digital SAR rating of 1.43 watts per kilogram and a Hearing Aid Compatibility rating of M4/T3.

 

Sony Ericsson vivaz pro

The Sony-Ericsson Vivaz Pro's operation is smooth, the fast processor and the structured setup make for a positive contribution. It is always a bit tricky to judge electronic devices in detail right away, but for a first impression or test this is indeed the impression that we got. The Vivaz Pro's operating system is Symbian S60 and seems to be a good combination with the device.

Besides the good first impression that this Sony-Ericsson smartphone left us with, the definite advantage seems to be the extra QWERTY keyboard. Ideal for maintaining social networks or just sending ‘old-fashioned' email. As soon as we have a review sample of this new Sony-Ericsson smartphone, a full Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro review will be published next to a high resolution photo gallery. 

5 megapixel camera

3.2 screen display

3.5mm audio jack

processor 720mhz

HD vedio recording.

 

Sony Ericsson xperia x10

The X10 represents the first Sony Ericsson phone with Google's operating system, and its launch took quite a while, mostly due to the vast UI-related modifications the company made. Unlike other manufacturers' Android interfaces, Sony Ericsson's focuses on multimedia content and Internet communication. It's unsurprising, given the size of its display, which covers almost the entire front of the handset (119x63x13 mm) and it's a comfortable fit for a large palm.

A 4-inch capacitive display with a resolution of 480 x 854 and 64K color support brings good image quality and features. Android OS in version 1.6 comes with a 64K color limit, but you can upgrade Xperia X10 to the latest version of the operating system, 2.1, which supports 16M colors.

The handset comes with 1 GB of internal memory and an 8 GB microSD memory card, which is enough for storing plenty of apps and files. For users who need more memory space, microSD cards of up to 16 GB are supported.The Xperia X10 supports all 2G and 3G bands, therefore can be used easily around the world, without thinking about mobile network operator's technology, which is something frequent travelers might appreciate. The phone also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1.

Sony Ericsson used the adaptability of Android OS and created the Timescape/Mediascape user interface for its first handset with this platform. The UI focuses on Internet communication and multimedia content stored in the phone. Timescape is an application that manages many types of communication: calls, SMS text messages, emails, and Facebook and Twitter, among other social media outlets. It can also be set as the home screen.

All the messages are lined up in reverse chronological order when Timescape is activated, and show a photo of the person who you communicated with. They can be filtered according to them type of communication and every one of them, along with the photo, has an icon with the infinity sign that shows a complete communication history with that person.

Mediascape functions similarly, but with photos, videos and MP3s organized in reverse chronological order; files most recently used or added are first on the list.

The handset includes an application suite for synchronization of various segments of MS Outlook with the handset (email, contacts, tasks, calendar). The most interesting among them is Moxier Mail, used for Exchange Server email access that doesn't need server-side extensions since it uses the server's Outlook Web Access interface.

The standard email app can be used for POP3 and IMAP email accounts, as well as for Gmail.

The X10 features an 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash. The camera software has a large feature set reminiscent of Sony Cyber-shot cameras. In addition to excellent face detection, people in photos can be tagged (similar to Facebook), which can prove to be useful for subsequent sorting in Mediascape.

Daylight photo quality is above average for this class of handset, exceptionally sharp and with vivid colors. Photos taken in darker settings, however, have much duller colors and a large number of artifacts. Some Sony Ericsson phones have much better image quality in this type of setting; it's a shame that the X10's camera doesn't. Furthermore, the LED flash must be manually activated, which is another downside.

The Xperia X10 features a 1500 mAh Li-Poly battery, sufficient for about two days of normal usage. Heavy usage of Wi-Fi, multimedia and GPS functionalities reduces the autonomy drastically; the handset, under those conditions, will have to be recharged daily. The reduced battery life is probably due to the large screen; the good news is that, just like other Sony Ericsson phones, ordinary calls have little impact on battery life.

  

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini

The X10 is a primarily plastic phone, which may turn some people off from the phone itself, but I can assure you that the build quality is very robust, with only minor squeaking when the phone is twisted to an extreme point (which we won’t do it in our daily life anyway). The large, 4 inch screen is a joy to use with a nice color reproduction and sensitive capacitive technology. There is a drawback in having this big – the system can lag a bit at certain times when one accesses certain programs. Its more the problem of the system needs to render the program on screen.

Software on the phone is still using version 1.6 of the Android OS, where other competitors are already using higher versions. However Sony Ericsson announced recently that there will be an update programme for the X10 to receive version 2.1 of the OS which adds several new features and increases response time.

Back to the phone, it has a very minimalistic look. On the top are the power button, audio jack and microUSB sitting behind a plastic door. While it is nice to have the lines undisturbed, I feel the microUSB port is better served out in the open as the door has a chance to be broken off from the phone. On the right side you will see the volume buttons and the camera shutter buttons. Under the screen on the front, sits three buttons for back, home and menu (but it is not labeled as such so users can be confused). An 8.1 megapixel camera with an LED flash adorns the back of the phone, completing the simple design of the X10.

Using the X10 is very intuitive, but it comes with some caveats. The capacitive screen is very responsive, but unfortunately there are no Multi-touch capabilities on the phone. Thanks to the large screen however multimedia (in the form of videos) looks very nice. Even photos taken with the phone are magnificent; thanks to the long experience Sony Ericsson gathered from their Cybershot phone line.

Timescape and Mediascape are two apps that puts this phone apart from the other Android phone in the market. Timescape is Sony Ericsson’s software that caters to the social networking craze, with built-in twitter and Facebook aggregator that displays your friend’s updates in a very nice timeline while Mediascape is the phone’s multimedia centre for music and video playback.

For those who are looking for an alternative for the iPhone, the X10 is a valid contender – if you can live with the slight lag on day-to-day basis.

Nokia N86 8MP

The N86 8MP features a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens for panoramic pictures and variable aperture to help you get better pictures in super-bright or low-light environments. There is also a dual-LED flash and the camera phone claims to have a fast mechanical shutter that should reduce motion blur.

Photos can be geotagged, thanks to the integrated GPS, and of course, you can upload them to Nokia's Ovi service or Flickr. The N86 also has video-out capabilities, so you can show off your pictures on a larger TV or computer screen. There's 8GB of onboard memory for storing photos and other media files, which can be expanded through the microSD slot (accepts up to 16GB cards).

Other highlights of the Symbian S60 phone include a 2.6-inch, scratch-resistant OLED display, stereo Bluetooth support, Wi-Fi, e-mail support, an FM transmitter, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Nokia N86 8MP is expected to ship in Q2 for around 375 Euros (around $472 U.S.).

Nokia E75

The Nokia E75 offers a compact design while managing to fit in a full QWERTY keyboard. The smartphone ships with Nokia's new messaging client, which features push delivery for all accounts. Other highlights include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3.2-megapixel camera.

The Nokia E75 is a nice alternative to the current crop of slate QWERTY messaging smartphones, offering a compact design without sacrificing the keyboard or e-mail capabilities. However, without carrier backing, the unlocked phone is a bit expensive.

Nokia N97 Mini

Nokia N97 was one of the most hyped handsets of last year, but for many the final product didn’t live up to expectations. It was bulky, the keyboard could have been better and its software wasn’t as robust as it should have been. Nokia did address the latter with a significant update, but the other criticisms remained. As a result, it’s difficult not to see the N97 Mini as Nokia’s attempt to right some of these past mistakes. As the name suggests the handset is essentially a shrunken version of the original with a few features removed, reduced or revised, but thankfully Nokia has managed to do this without really affecting the core DNA of the phone. 

When you first pick up the phone the difference in size really is very noticeable. Whereas the N97 was a bit of a tank, the Mini is more of a hot hatch. It’s considerably narrower and thinner and as a result is not only much more pocket-friendly, but also much better looking too. It’s still a tad heavy, tipping the scales at 138g, but if anything this only helps add to its robust feel, which gives you confidence that it’ll stand up to its fair share of knocks and scrapes. 

Naturally, the smaller form factor means the screen has had to be reduced in size. It has been shrunk from 3.5 to 3.2in, although the resolution remains untouched at 640 x 360. Unfortunately Nokia has stuck with a resistive touchscreen rather than going for the capacitive display that we’ve seen on the recent X6. But while the Mini’s screen isn’t quite as responsive to finger presses as the one on the x6. it’s certainly not bad by resistive standards. What's more, it’s nice and bright and text and graphics look slightly sharper than they do on the original N97 as the pixels are now packed closer together. 

Nokia X6 8GB

The X6 8GB is a member of the amazing Nokia X series which includes other 3G Smartphone such as the Nokia X6  & the Nokia X6 16GB. The Nokia X6 8GB is an X6 Smartphone complete with 8 gigabytes of built in memory. This outstanding looking & highly capable Smartphone supports a Symbian 9.4 operating system with series S60 5th edition software & offers the user a stunning touch user interface. Its touch screen designed casing has been beautifully manufactured using high quality materials which look gorgeous, & is also a good sized for carrying & usability purposes. Its main features including a 5 megapixel camera, high quality music player, video player plus is comes with a variety of call & communication features. The X6 8GB support many technologies which include WiFi®, 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth® & the user can enjoy Internet access via the phones built in browser.

Nokia N900

The Nokia N900 offers a powerful mobile Web browser, plenty of storage, a 5-megapixel camera, and an ultrasharp display. It's also fast, multitasks well, and has excellent call quality. Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, and GPS are all onboard.

While it has yet to reach its full potential, the Nokia N900 is a powerful mobile device with excellent browsing capabilities and vast customization options. However, its unintuitive interface and other limitations make this a smartphone for tech enthusiasts and early adopters only.

Nokia X6V

Nokia has come up with this special V edition of its X6 handset. It comes with 25 free music downloads of your choice from the Nokia Music Store, Bluetooth headphones  (worth about £50) and V Festival and Shazam apps pre-loaded.

A snazzy and compact smartphone, the highly responsive 3.2-inch touchscreen on the X6 really shines. But it's not just a pretty face - there's a wealth of features, such as the five megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and dual LED flash.

This Nokia X6 has 16GB of memory, perfect for filling with movies you can watch in widescreen, while the media player is great for music too (as is the 3.5mm headphone jack). It has connectivity covered, with 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus A-GPS with Ovi Maps for your sat nav needs. Web browsing and email complete a great package, all running on the Symbian v9.4 OS.

Micromax X600

Micromax has announced a similar dual SIM handset Micromax named asX600. Using its Gravity sensors, you can effortlessly change the SIM just by rotating the phone.
Micromax X600 has a 3.2 inch touchscreen interface, Music Player, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS and various social networking apps like Facebook, Nimbuzz etc. The price of the handset is estimated to be close to Rs. 4500.
The handset weighs just 110 grams and has a dimension of 113 x 56 x 12.7 mm. It`s 3.2 inch wide touchscreen should be sufficient for you to watch videos or surf the internet. The phone also comes with a decent 2MP camera as well just like GC700. Moreover, itsMotion Sensor is sure to assist gamers in some of the games.
For connectivity purposes, the phone has GPRS, EDGE, WAP and MMS options. The handset also has an inbuilt Opera browserto ease your task of surfing the internet.
Micromax X600 comes with an expandable memory limit up to 4GB. As far as battery power is concerned, it can offer talktime up to 5 hours and standby time up to 8 days.

Micromax Q5fb

Micromax Q5fb is a sleek dual SIM QWERTY handset, which brags of its multimedia capabilities, powered by Yamaha. The handset also emphasizes on socialnetworking services as it comes preloaded with Facebook app that can be triggered by a specific key. It has Nimbuzz as the instant messenger and Opera Mini as the default browser. The stunning handset featuring a 2MP camera is available at a price tag of Rs.4,000.

The phone apart from being elegant in its looks also possesses a good display having a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The handset weighs 95 grams and comes with a dimension of 115 x 62 x 12.5mm.

With Micromax Q5fb, being in touch with your family and friends is always feasible. Its multi format music player with breathtaking sound quality gives a great musical touch to the handset. Given the price tag of Rs. 4,000, the 2MP camera is very much worth it.

The handset supports all basic Micromax Q5fb runs on Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery and claims to provide up to 5 hours of talktime and around 180 hours of standby time. Moreover, it comes with an internal memory of 15MB with an option of expanding it to 8GB via microSD card.

Micromax Q7 EzPad

Micromax is once again into the news with its latest EZPAD series handset named as Q7. Micromax Q7 is a dual SIM QWERTY device, which basically emphasizes on music, powered by Yamaha. Apart from this, it has a 2MP camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with A2DP. Q7 is Facebook ready phone with integrated Nimbuzz multi messenger, preloaded opera browser, Stereo FM Radio and preloaded games. The price of Q7 is not announced officially but it is expected to be around Rs. 5,000.

The phone will be available in 2 colors of black and silver. There should not be any problem in its connectivity as it has EDGE and WAP enabled. As it has preloaded Opera Mini, it lets you browse almost anything from mobile. Even if there is no dedicated Orkut application, access orkut from Opera Mini. The phone also features an emphatic78MB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 4GB.

Micromax Q7 Tech Specifications

 

It is 2.2-inch QGVA display weight is 100g dimensions are 110mmx59mmx10.7mm talk time up to 4.5hours standby time up to 6days.

Micromax GC360

Micromax has revealed a new product namely Micromax GC360. This GC360 mobile is equipped with VGA camera including 2inches ofdisplay screen, 200×176 pixels of resolution. FM radio, MP3 player, GPRS and WAPare the other features of this phone. Just take a look on detail specifications of GC360.

Micromax GC360 Technical Specifications

Micromax GC360 is Dual SIM with the Dual mode supports GSM+GSM/CDMA+GSM. As talking about its perfect dimensions it is of 111mmx48mmx14.8mm with the Weight of 105g. Its Display is of 65K TFT (220176 ) 5.1 cms.

For the ease of music browsing it is enabled with Dedicated Music Hot keys. Rather than music player it is having Voice recorder and FM Radio which is very common in every mobile handset. Video Recorder and Video Player are the other multimedia features of GC360.

Its Battery Type is of the Li-ion 1050mAh which gives Talk Time for GSM: 3hours, CDMA: 2.5hours and Standby Time for GSM: 2.5 days CDMA: 2.5 days. You can expand its external memory up to 2 GB with micro SD card. GPRS/WAP/MMS and Bluetooth are the connectivity features of Micromax GC360. This mobile is having camera but it is of VGA type.

Micromax GC360 Price and Availability

The Micromax GC360 mobile is priced nearly Rs. 3,599 and will be available soon in the market. The Package contains Standard Battery, Standard Charger, Handsfree Kit, User Guide,Service Guide, Data Cable, Warranty card and Software CD.