Mobile Phones, the small pieces of technology hold a great sense of innovation in them. These gadgets are the most novel products of the current era; they vary from company to company, but the sole intention of these technocratic products is to nourish this world with the great boon of communication and technology. There are many companies in the mobile manufacturing league, but Motorola is one of the companies that are creating a real sensation worldwide to grab your interest at once. Their handsets are quite attractive and smart, they are also very rich in features. The most amazing phone that is present in the queue of Motorola is the ROKR E6, the latest from one of the leading mobile manufacturers in the world.
The Motorola ROKR E6 is a Tri-Band GSM Mobile phone that is available in the dimensions of 111x51.5x14.5 mm and the weight of 121 grams only. This handy phone has been decorated with an active matrix 256,000 TFT Colour Touchscreen. This Touchscreen is 2.4 inches large and it holds a resolution 240x320 pixels. The screen is quite bright and full of clarity. This phone uses Polyphonic 64 Channels, MP3, and AAC as its ringtones. A 3.5 mm audio jack is also available with this mobile phone so that you can get perfect sound of your favourite music. This phone has an internal memory of eight MB and it supports the SD Card of upto 2GB. This phone also holds greater connectivity options like GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth, andUSB. The most innovative fact about this handset is that this phone runs on a Linux Based Operating System.
This multimedia device holds various other features like Emailing, Instant Messaging, Internet Browsing, FM Radio, Java MIDP 2.0, Document Viewer, Music and Video Player, Business Card Scanning, Organiser, Calculator, Built-in Handsfree. This Black coloured handheld device is armed with a two megapixel camera that is capable of shooting great pictures and videos with the resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. All these superb features and phone runs on the power of an integrated Standard Li-Ion 1000mAH Battery that gives it the talktime of 7 hours and the stand-by time of 235 hours. The Motorola ROKR E6 is really a tremendous phone for all.
Jack Daniel is an expert author and the webmaster of Mobile Phone Deals. The website having details of Contract Phones and Motorola ROKR E6.
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Introduction of New Technology Mired in Economics
Dual format high def DVD players hold the promise of making the HDTV DVD format war irrelevant from the perspective of consumers, but the technology is being stifled by high prices.
The High Def DVD format war has been keeping consumers from fully embracing either the Blu-ray disc format or the HD-DVD format- both of which are capable of delivering full length movies and all of their bonus features in HDTV format. The hesitation comes from a combination of the facts that the two formats can't be played by each other's players and the consensus that one of the formats will become obsolete at some point in the near future. Because of this situation, consumers are reluctant to invest in either of the two formats.
Short of one side in the format war folding or being sadly defeated, dual format high def DVD players are one solution to the stand off. At least from the perspective of consumers. These devices can play discs of either format and so they present consumers with a way to hedge their bets about which format will end up in the dust bin. Also, if enough consumers adopt this technology the market won't have to choose between HD-DVD and Blu-ray, so both formats will be able to continue to be in existence. If this happens, consumers will get the extra bonus of lower prices because of the competition between the two formats.
This scenario has largely been derailed by the fact that the two high def DVD players produced so far are too expensive to make any sense. A model made by LG Electronics was the first to come to the market, and it costs over one thousand dollars. The price tag for this device would have made it a viable option for consumers because it cost less than an HD-DVD player and a separate Blu-ray player would have cost, except that both Blu-ray and HD-DVD players dropped in price at about the same time to the point where two separate players now cost significantly less than LG's dual format high def DVD player.
Relief was expected to come from the release of Samsung's version of the same device (only with the additional ability to support HD-DVD's interactive features) which was slated to cost about six hundred dollars, which is less than separate Blu-ray and HD-DVD players would cost if purchased together. But then Samsung announce that its dual format High Definition DVD player would cost over a thousand dollars, just like LG's model. Granted that the Samsung model is more versatile with its capacity to provide access to HD-DVD's interactive bonus features, but why would anyone buy a device that costs more than the two separate devices that its supposed to provide an alternative to? More to the point, why bother developing a device like this and then price it so that no one will buy it?
The only answer to either of these two questions is that consumers are irrational and will buy the device anyway. Perhaps these companies are counting on the desire of consumers to avoid having an obsolete device lying around. This is playing into the desire of consumers to avoid choosing the losing format, even if they waste money in the process. While some of these devices will surely be sold for that reason and others like it, whether or not that will provide enough impetus to lower prices to the point where more rational consumers will buy it remains to be seen.
Nicole Evans writes articles for consumers who want to find the best Satellite TV Technology offers currently available. She has written for many major publications about the latest Direct TV Offers and promotions and how buyers can find the best discounts.
The High Def DVD format war has been keeping consumers from fully embracing either the Blu-ray disc format or the HD-DVD format- both of which are capable of delivering full length movies and all of their bonus features in HDTV format. The hesitation comes from a combination of the facts that the two formats can't be played by each other's players and the consensus that one of the formats will become obsolete at some point in the near future. Because of this situation, consumers are reluctant to invest in either of the two formats.
Short of one side in the format war folding or being sadly defeated, dual format high def DVD players are one solution to the stand off. At least from the perspective of consumers. These devices can play discs of either format and so they present consumers with a way to hedge their bets about which format will end up in the dust bin. Also, if enough consumers adopt this technology the market won't have to choose between HD-DVD and Blu-ray, so both formats will be able to continue to be in existence. If this happens, consumers will get the extra bonus of lower prices because of the competition between the two formats.
This scenario has largely been derailed by the fact that the two high def DVD players produced so far are too expensive to make any sense. A model made by LG Electronics was the first to come to the market, and it costs over one thousand dollars. The price tag for this device would have made it a viable option for consumers because it cost less than an HD-DVD player and a separate Blu-ray player would have cost, except that both Blu-ray and HD-DVD players dropped in price at about the same time to the point where two separate players now cost significantly less than LG's dual format high def DVD player.
Relief was expected to come from the release of Samsung's version of the same device (only with the additional ability to support HD-DVD's interactive features) which was slated to cost about six hundred dollars, which is less than separate Blu-ray and HD-DVD players would cost if purchased together. But then Samsung announce that its dual format High Definition DVD player would cost over a thousand dollars, just like LG's model. Granted that the Samsung model is more versatile with its capacity to provide access to HD-DVD's interactive bonus features, but why would anyone buy a device that costs more than the two separate devices that its supposed to provide an alternative to? More to the point, why bother developing a device like this and then price it so that no one will buy it?
The only answer to either of these two questions is that consumers are irrational and will buy the device anyway. Perhaps these companies are counting on the desire of consumers to avoid having an obsolete device lying around. This is playing into the desire of consumers to avoid choosing the losing format, even if they waste money in the process. While some of these devices will surely be sold for that reason and others like it, whether or not that will provide enough impetus to lower prices to the point where more rational consumers will buy it remains to be seen.
Nicole Evans writes articles for consumers who want to find the best Satellite TV Technology offers currently available. She has written for many major publications about the latest Direct TV Offers and promotions and how buyers can find the best discounts.
Motorola RAZR2 V8 - A Multimedia Phone from the Motorola Kitty
Mobile phones are an integral part of many of our lives. It is almost impossible to find a person who is not using a mobile phone in the present context. Undoubtedly, there are exceptions and people in developing and poor regions of the globe do not fall within purview of this generalised comment. However, an average person leading an average life is expected to possess a mobile handset; he is also expected to use it to remain connected with his friends, colleagues and family members, even when he is on the move.
The point is that there is a more than adequate demand for innovative mobile phones. Moreover, the leading handset manufacturers are doing all that it takes to cater to the same to the best of their abilities. Motorola for one, is involved in the design and development of high-end mobile phones that can be used for quite a bit more than just calling, messaging or communicating. The Motorola RAZR2 V8 can be taken as a case in point.
Motorola RAZR2 V8 is a slick mobile handset from the Motorola kitty. The great looks of the handset would whet the curiosity of fashion conscious phone users. The wide array of high-end multimedia features and comprehensive connectivity options would ensure that their interest in this Motorola mobile is not without reason.
As a matter of fact, the Motorola RAZR2 V8 is a fun handset to acquire and use; it comes with quite a few avenues for mobile entertainment. Music management is easy with the Windows Media Player. A simple touch is all that it takes to access the different music options. The external display of the handset comes with a touch screen that is easy to use. Users are also able to transfer music files – thanks to the integrated USB 2.0 technology. The connectivity options are equally exhaustive. The handset can be used over GSM networks. Moreover, high speed data transfer is possible due to the incorporation of EDGE technology.
Raina Kelsey is an expert author, and writes about latest gadgets.
The point is that there is a more than adequate demand for innovative mobile phones. Moreover, the leading handset manufacturers are doing all that it takes to cater to the same to the best of their abilities. Motorola for one, is involved in the design and development of high-end mobile phones that can be used for quite a bit more than just calling, messaging or communicating. The Motorola RAZR2 V8 can be taken as a case in point.
Motorola RAZR2 V8 is a slick mobile handset from the Motorola kitty. The great looks of the handset would whet the curiosity of fashion conscious phone users. The wide array of high-end multimedia features and comprehensive connectivity options would ensure that their interest in this Motorola mobile is not without reason.
As a matter of fact, the Motorola RAZR2 V8 is a fun handset to acquire and use; it comes with quite a few avenues for mobile entertainment. Music management is easy with the Windows Media Player. A simple touch is all that it takes to access the different music options. The external display of the handset comes with a touch screen that is easy to use. Users are also able to transfer music files – thanks to the integrated USB 2.0 technology. The connectivity options are equally exhaustive. The handset can be used over GSM networks. Moreover, high speed data transfer is possible due to the incorporation of EDGE technology.
Raina Kelsey is an expert author, and writes about latest gadgets.
Analog to Digital Television
Congress passed a federal law, the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005, mandating the last day of full power analog television broadcasting to be February 17, 2009. On February 17, 2009, all television channels in the US will convert from analog to digital. What does this mean to you?
"This is the end of a 10 year transition," said Bart Forbes, public affairs specialist with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. "This will mainly affect a few people who don't have digital or satellite television."
More than 50% of American homes now have a digital television set. More then 85% subscribe to a cable or satellite provider, and none of those consumers will be affected by the analog to digital transition, because they do not receive transmissions over the air. The only households to be affected are the ones without digital TV, and who receive transmissions over the air by antenna, which represents about 11% of the American households today. This 11% of the population is eligible to receive two coupons from the Department of Commerce, each coupon good for $40 discount on the purchase of a special converter box that will allow traditional analog sets to use the new digital transmissions. Converter boxes are expected to sell for $40 to $60 each.
Converter boxes will soon be available in many of the nation's largest retailers. Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears and Circuit City will carry the boxes. Congress has allotted $22.5 billion to subsidize consumer coupons for discounts on the purchase of these converter boxes. An additional $11.25 coupons will be issued once the first set of coupons runs out. Coupons will not be issued until the converter boxes are available in stores. If you have a cable or satellite provider, refer to the web site or contact your local provider, as you most likely do not need a converter box or any additional equipment. If you have rabbit ears on top of your television set, then it may be time to plan a trip to your local retailer to find out when the converter boxes are coming to town.
"Most people 50 and older watch five hours of TV a day," said Sean Voskuhl, associate state director for AARP in Oklahoma. "People over 65 also tend to have an older TV."
Some advocates of senior citizens are concerned that the analog to digital transition will affect senior citizens more than any other segment of the population. Nursing homes, group homes, and similar institutions do not qualify for the converter box discount coupons. Sean Voskuhl said that he is concerned of the impact on senior citizens because of the amount of TV that they watch. According to Nielsen, the New York based firm that rates television viewing, it is just over six hours a day for those over the age of 55. Voskuhl recommends senior citizens apply for coupons early, but since many of these older Americans do not use computers, the options may be confusing.
The transition will not be from analog to high definition television (HDTV), which is the highest level of TV service. HDTV sets already are equipped for digital service.
"Nothing will change for people with cable or satellite dish," said Dennis Whitman, of Fastpipe Media. "HDTV's sold now already have a tuner that serves the same purpose as a converter box."
The FCC advises viewers to check for any of the following: "Integrated Digital Tuner", "Digital Tuner Built In", "Digital Receiver", "Digital Tuner", "DTV", "ATSC", or "HDTV" on the set or the instruction manuals. When in doubt, contact the television manufacturer or the original retailer.
Digital Televisions are the market leader in consumer products, making up more then 16% of the $160 Billion spent on consumer electronics devices. Any television sold after May 25, 2007 is required to have a digital tuner or the seller is required to disclose that it does not have one.
"There is another aspect of this transition that is going largely unnoticed," said Mark Balinski, Senior Manager of Business Development for ZSL, Inc. "As the American consumer embraces the higher quality of digital television, HDTV, and the flat form factor of LCD, the old analog picture tube devices are being unceremoniously dumped with increasing regularity. Those clunky analog CRT devices and antiquated VCR's are not even considered hand-me-downs anymore. They are becoming poisonous electronic waste in our landfills."
Mark Balinski is at the forefront of a growing coalition to cope with the e-waste solution. Recognizing the challenges posed by the diverse legislation being proposed by individual states, Mark is developing a solution to track controlled substances and materials from the manufacturing process through the consumer electronics lifecycle, and back through recycling and reclamation. The proposed solution simplifies the process for government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and the end-user consumers. "Our goal is to turn electronic waste into the new raw materials for future products, and to save more of our natural resources for future generations to enjoy," said Mark.
"This is the end of a 10 year transition," said Bart Forbes, public affairs specialist with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. "This will mainly affect a few people who don't have digital or satellite television."
More than 50% of American homes now have a digital television set. More then 85% subscribe to a cable or satellite provider, and none of those consumers will be affected by the analog to digital transition, because they do not receive transmissions over the air. The only households to be affected are the ones without digital TV, and who receive transmissions over the air by antenna, which represents about 11% of the American households today. This 11% of the population is eligible to receive two coupons from the Department of Commerce, each coupon good for $40 discount on the purchase of a special converter box that will allow traditional analog sets to use the new digital transmissions. Converter boxes are expected to sell for $40 to $60 each.
Converter boxes will soon be available in many of the nation's largest retailers. Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Sears and Circuit City will carry the boxes. Congress has allotted $22.5 billion to subsidize consumer coupons for discounts on the purchase of these converter boxes. An additional $11.25 coupons will be issued once the first set of coupons runs out. Coupons will not be issued until the converter boxes are available in stores. If you have a cable or satellite provider, refer to the web site or contact your local provider, as you most likely do not need a converter box or any additional equipment. If you have rabbit ears on top of your television set, then it may be time to plan a trip to your local retailer to find out when the converter boxes are coming to town.
"Most people 50 and older watch five hours of TV a day," said Sean Voskuhl, associate state director for AARP in Oklahoma. "People over 65 also tend to have an older TV."
Some advocates of senior citizens are concerned that the analog to digital transition will affect senior citizens more than any other segment of the population. Nursing homes, group homes, and similar institutions do not qualify for the converter box discount coupons. Sean Voskuhl said that he is concerned of the impact on senior citizens because of the amount of TV that they watch. According to Nielsen, the New York based firm that rates television viewing, it is just over six hours a day for those over the age of 55. Voskuhl recommends senior citizens apply for coupons early, but since many of these older Americans do not use computers, the options may be confusing.
The transition will not be from analog to high definition television (HDTV), which is the highest level of TV service. HDTV sets already are equipped for digital service.
"Nothing will change for people with cable or satellite dish," said Dennis Whitman, of Fastpipe Media. "HDTV's sold now already have a tuner that serves the same purpose as a converter box."
The FCC advises viewers to check for any of the following: "Integrated Digital Tuner", "Digital Tuner Built In", "Digital Receiver", "Digital Tuner", "DTV", "ATSC", or "HDTV" on the set or the instruction manuals. When in doubt, contact the television manufacturer or the original retailer.
Digital Televisions are the market leader in consumer products, making up more then 16% of the $160 Billion spent on consumer electronics devices. Any television sold after May 25, 2007 is required to have a digital tuner or the seller is required to disclose that it does not have one.
"There is another aspect of this transition that is going largely unnoticed," said Mark Balinski, Senior Manager of Business Development for ZSL, Inc. "As the American consumer embraces the higher quality of digital television, HDTV, and the flat form factor of LCD, the old analog picture tube devices are being unceremoniously dumped with increasing regularity. Those clunky analog CRT devices and antiquated VCR's are not even considered hand-me-downs anymore. They are becoming poisonous electronic waste in our landfills."
Mark Balinski is at the forefront of a growing coalition to cope with the e-waste solution. Recognizing the challenges posed by the diverse legislation being proposed by individual states, Mark is developing a solution to track controlled substances and materials from the manufacturing process through the consumer electronics lifecycle, and back through recycling and reclamation. The proposed solution simplifies the process for government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and the end-user consumers. "Our goal is to turn electronic waste into the new raw materials for future products, and to save more of our natural resources for future generations to enjoy," said Mark.
Nokia Prism: Refracting Bliss
ew months ago, Nokia had presented their new range of Mobile Phones by the name of the Nokia Prism. The prism is filled with the heart-alluring air and the crystal-clear flair. The Prism anthology consists of the Nokia Prism 7500 and Nokia Prism 7900. The signature diamond-cut design, sharp angled lines, cutting-edge innovation for colours, materials and graphics, geometric patterns and graphic-light refracting colours emphasise both of the Prism handsets superbly.
If we talk about the Nokia 7900 Prism, it is equipped with the dual band 3G and HSDPA technologies for fast and easy downloads and browsing, and quad-band GSM capability for worldwide connectivity. You can also connect your gadget to any PC using the USB technology. This phone is sleek and it comprises of a shiny black front and a laser etched anodised aluminium back cover. The 7900 is amongst the first to feature an organic LCD main display that holds upto 16 million colours. One of the unique features of Nokia Prism 7900 is its “Living Wallpapers” feature that delicately changes the wallpapers throughout the day according to time as well as battery and signal strength and this makes each screen exclusive and distinctive. A 2MP camera placed beautifully in a diamond shaped bracket at the back of this phone is sufficient of catching all of the moments you want. The 7900 comes with an internal memory of 1GB that is capable of storing lots of pictures, music, videos, contacts and more. This phone proffers a gallery choice of 49 lighting colours. This phone digitally emits lights from its top to signal messages and missed calls.
While the Nokia 7500 Prism is a peculiar sibling of Nokia 7900 Prism. The glossy black outer walls of Nokia 7500 Prism spliced with dazzling colour beats make this phone more attractive. The Nokia 7500 Prism has a 2MP camera and it can record high quality videos. The Nokia 7500 Prism can play music for upto nine hours and it can hold upto 1500 songs on an optional 2 GB micro SD card. With most of the identical traits, both of these siblings are so dashing that they can easily make you flatten on them.
Raina Kelsey is an expert author, and writes about latest gadgets.
If we talk about the Nokia 7900 Prism, it is equipped with the dual band 3G and HSDPA technologies for fast and easy downloads and browsing, and quad-band GSM capability for worldwide connectivity. You can also connect your gadget to any PC using the USB technology. This phone is sleek and it comprises of a shiny black front and a laser etched anodised aluminium back cover. The 7900 is amongst the first to feature an organic LCD main display that holds upto 16 million colours. One of the unique features of Nokia Prism 7900 is its “Living Wallpapers” feature that delicately changes the wallpapers throughout the day according to time as well as battery and signal strength and this makes each screen exclusive and distinctive. A 2MP camera placed beautifully in a diamond shaped bracket at the back of this phone is sufficient of catching all of the moments you want. The 7900 comes with an internal memory of 1GB that is capable of storing lots of pictures, music, videos, contacts and more. This phone proffers a gallery choice of 49 lighting colours. This phone digitally emits lights from its top to signal messages and missed calls.
While the Nokia 7500 Prism is a peculiar sibling of Nokia 7900 Prism. The glossy black outer walls of Nokia 7500 Prism spliced with dazzling colour beats make this phone more attractive. The Nokia 7500 Prism has a 2MP camera and it can record high quality videos. The Nokia 7500 Prism can play music for upto nine hours and it can hold upto 1500 songs on an optional 2 GB micro SD card. With most of the identical traits, both of these siblings are so dashing that they can easily make you flatten on them.
Raina Kelsey is an expert author, and writes about latest gadgets.
In-depth Review: Nokia N82
Overview
Anticipation has been high for the Nokia N82, ever since it was announced. Here, finally, would be the phone to end all phones, the phone that does everything. It would be packed with features, look beautiful and essentially, it would do anything.
All along, this was to be Nokia's big shot at utter genius; the phone that does everything right, that everyone loves and adores. Nothing but perfection is acceptable. It's curious, as well, that during the run up to Christmas, and into this new year, the news of the Nokia N82 has been more or less overshadowed by the news of its elder brother, the N95 8Gb. Why is it curious? Because this is easily the more capable phone of the two.
As the evolution of Nokia’s famous Nseries of mobile phones, the N82 was always destined to follow a certain design ethos, specifically that of the Nseries as a whole: “discover, capture, share”. As a design ethos, it reflects the goals of the N-phones, but it focuses specifically on the later models, such as the N95, N95 8Gb and N82.
It's a very enticing slogan, as well. being deliberately evocative, but without really telling you anything about what the phone actually does. We’ll come back to this notion of discover, capture, share later in this review, but first of all, let’s take a look at the Nokia N82 as a whole.
Design & Construction
Nokia, in their Nseries range, have always made very striking handsets. It’s been a feature of the range since the very first models in the range. Think back to some of the other N-phones, like the N91, the N80 or the N95. Very handsome phones, to be sure, and the same tradition has carried through into the N82.
The look of the phone, and the build quality, are undeniably well pulled off. It’s a very pretty phone, with the softkeys almost flowing round to the sides, and the back of the phone, as is de rigueur nowadays, being rotated 90 degrees to make it look like a digital camera (which is an obvious move to make, as it has a xenon flash – see later – so making the side that actually faces people LOOK like a digital camera is a natural thing to do)
However, it should be noted that the Nokia N82 also retains one of the less desirable attributes of the earlier Nseries phones. There’s no getting away from the size of the phone. For a smart phone, it’s not THAT big, but it is certainly bigger (roughly the same size as its predecessor, the N73) than its main rivals, phones like the Samsung G800.
First Thoughts On Using The Phone
From the second the Nokia N82 is turned on, it’s immediately apparent this is a Nokia phone, with the trademark startup animation and music signalling the phone powered up and ready to use. In terms of menu layout, if you’ve ever used an Nseries phone, you’ll be right at home here. The icons are laid out almost exactly as you would find in an early Nseries phone, and it’s, once again, very intuitive to use.
However, there has been some controversy over the keypad design, built as it is with small keys, and set very low down on the body of the phone, making one-handed usage more difficult than it is on some other phones. In fact, in terms of user friendliness, the keypad is alongside the N91, which isn’t a glowing reference, as that phone was fiddly to use. The low-slung keypad also makes the phone top-heavy, given its size, which make it not sit properly in your hand, until you get used to the keypad position.
However, the N82 more than makes it up for its shortcomings in the design, when you consider its powerful feature set.
Discover
Ah yes, the advertising slogan: “discover, capture, share.” With the first part, “discover”, we’re into the territory of the Nokia N82’s big feature: built-in GPS. This exceptionally useful feature adds not just a GPS receiver to your phone, but also Nokia Maps. For the first time on an Nseries phone, as well, this feature is completely free. All you will pay, for any access of the GPS and maps, is your data rates on whichever tariff you go for.
The implications of this are obvious, as it makes the N82 the first mobile phone in the current era to give you full GPS navigation for absolutely no cost (aside from your network’s data charges). The key thing, though, is that Nokia provision of their part of the system for free further develops GPS’s big push into the mainstream phone marketplace.
But, of course, the question is whether the GPS is actually useful, and whether it works as described. The answer is a resounding yes, with the simple input and navigation system directing you to your destination with ease. I really cannot find anything to fault with this particular area of the Nokia N82.
Capture
Once you’ve reached your destination, using the built-in GPS, the Nokia N82 can seamlessly shift into “capture” mode. This is where the 5 megapixel camera comes into play.
There has been a glut of 5 megapixel mobile phones recently, as all of the big handset makers have scrambled to bring their own into production and to the masses of customers waiting for one. Phones like the Nokia N95, the Samsung G800, the Sony Ericsson K850i… they all have their merits, and they all have their foibles. But it’s very clear that, entering into this cutthroat market, the Nokia N82 has its work cut out for it.
Once you have actually experienced the N82’s camera, though, you’ll realise it accomplishes its goals with aplomb. I have absolutely no hesitation in saying that this is simply the best camera phone on the market today. It manages that feat by having the aforementioned 5 megapixels, but tying those in with Vario Tessar lenses from Carl Zeiss (the premium lens maker), a whole raft of top-end software, and most importantly, the best flash I’ve seen on any mobile phone. It makes shooting photos in low light a joy, and easily outclasses every other camera phone I’ve seen.
As with the GPS, I really can’t find ANY flaws in this particular feature of the Nokia N82.
Of course, it can also record video through that amazing camera, and once again, it performs very well, with a very high frame rate, and significantly higher quality videos than you’re likely to see from its nearest rival, the Sony Ericsson K850i.
You can, of course, view any media you capture, be it photos, videos or even sound, through the N82’s amazingly capable media player. And as another bonus, it shares the similar auto-rotation feature, seen in the K850i, whereby the screen switches to portrait or landscape mode, depending on how you hold the phone.
Share
Once you’ve discovered something, then captured say, an image of it, the final step is to “share”. With the Nokia N82, there are a huge range of options to do that.
As with nearly every phone nowadays, you would expect to get Bluetooth, and indeed you do get it. What you get in the N82 is the faster Bluetooth 2.0 standard, complete with support for stereo Bluetooth headphones. In other words, you can also double your phone up as a music player, and listen to music wirelessly, with Bluetooth headphones.
Also, the phone supports just about every data standard you could think of, from GPRS, through EDGE (although, that’s not an issue over here in the UK), to 3G and the fastest standard of them all, HSDPA, which can run at speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. By comparison, the broadband connection I most commonly use runs at 1Mbps. The difference in figures is made very real when you se the performance of the N82’s HSDPA connection, and see for yourself how fast it is. You also have WiFi built in, providing yet another option for connecting to the net.
Once you’re connected, there are a number of options for sharing, be it by email, or MMS, or even by automatic blogging of your photos. To put it simply, the Nokia N82 makes it VERY easy to share what’s on your mind and on your phone.
Telephony/Messaging
As you would expect from a Nokia, the call quality of the N82 is superb, with crystal clear audio in every test condition I tried. The earpiece was loud and clear, and never once left me feeling that I’d run the risk of not hearing the other end of the conversation. As for messaging, once again, if you’ve used a Nokia, you’ll be right at home here.
The only downside in this area goes back to my original complaint about the keypad: it’s simply too small, and set too low on the phone, to be instantly intuitive. I found that dialling numbers and texting were hampered by the small keys. It IS useable, and you WILL get used to it, but it takes longer to get used to than it should.
Other Applications & Games
As has been noted in my previous reviews, games aren’t really my area of expertise, so I tend not to get too excited about them. However, there is one thing of note in the Nokia N82’s gaming setup, which may make some prospective customers of the phone very happy.
Basically, the N82 has inherited the N-gage gaming system, along with its sliding sibling, the N81. As a mobile games platform, the original N-gage did set a new benchmark in games, with 3D graphics and impressive sound. That legacy carries on to the N82, so if you ARE a gamer, you’re going to find the N82 particularly fun to play on.
Conclusion
As you’ve probably worked out by now, I like the Nokia N82. I like it a lot. It has an impressive, nay phenomenal, array of features, and each feature is pulled off with panache. It’s not without its fault, though. To summarise:
Pros
Gorgeous design and typical Nokia build quality
Simply the best camera phone ever
Intuitive menus
The auto-rotation of the screen is wonderfully well executed
The built in GPS is a joy to use, and absolutely free
Massive choice of connection options, from GPRS to 3G, HSDPA and WiFi
Cons
Keypad is very small and set too far down the phone’s body to be comfortable
Despite being a smart phone, and packing so much in, I still feel it’s a bit big
At worst, you can call the Nokia N82 a flawed genius. But the flaws are tiny, compared to what you can do with the phone, what the phone can do FOR you. To put it simply, it is very rare in the world of mobile phones to see a feature-set as rich as this, and handled so well (particularly the camera, which is hands-down the best camera on any mobile phone). It may not be perfect, but it comes very, very close. And if you buy one of these, you will have made a VERY smart choice.
Overall Score: 9.5 / 10
Anticipation has been high for the Nokia N82, ever since it was announced. Here, finally, would be the phone to end all phones, the phone that does everything. It would be packed with features, look beautiful and essentially, it would do anything.
All along, this was to be Nokia's big shot at utter genius; the phone that does everything right, that everyone loves and adores. Nothing but perfection is acceptable. It's curious, as well, that during the run up to Christmas, and into this new year, the news of the Nokia N82 has been more or less overshadowed by the news of its elder brother, the N95 8Gb. Why is it curious? Because this is easily the more capable phone of the two.
As the evolution of Nokia’s famous Nseries of mobile phones, the N82 was always destined to follow a certain design ethos, specifically that of the Nseries as a whole: “discover, capture, share”. As a design ethos, it reflects the goals of the N-phones, but it focuses specifically on the later models, such as the N95, N95 8Gb and N82.
It's a very enticing slogan, as well. being deliberately evocative, but without really telling you anything about what the phone actually does. We’ll come back to this notion of discover, capture, share later in this review, but first of all, let’s take a look at the Nokia N82 as a whole.
Design & Construction
Nokia, in their Nseries range, have always made very striking handsets. It’s been a feature of the range since the very first models in the range. Think back to some of the other N-phones, like the N91, the N80 or the N95. Very handsome phones, to be sure, and the same tradition has carried through into the N82.
The look of the phone, and the build quality, are undeniably well pulled off. It’s a very pretty phone, with the softkeys almost flowing round to the sides, and the back of the phone, as is de rigueur nowadays, being rotated 90 degrees to make it look like a digital camera (which is an obvious move to make, as it has a xenon flash – see later – so making the side that actually faces people LOOK like a digital camera is a natural thing to do)
However, it should be noted that the Nokia N82 also retains one of the less desirable attributes of the earlier Nseries phones. There’s no getting away from the size of the phone. For a smart phone, it’s not THAT big, but it is certainly bigger (roughly the same size as its predecessor, the N73) than its main rivals, phones like the Samsung G800.
First Thoughts On Using The Phone
From the second the Nokia N82 is turned on, it’s immediately apparent this is a Nokia phone, with the trademark startup animation and music signalling the phone powered up and ready to use. In terms of menu layout, if you’ve ever used an Nseries phone, you’ll be right at home here. The icons are laid out almost exactly as you would find in an early Nseries phone, and it’s, once again, very intuitive to use.
However, there has been some controversy over the keypad design, built as it is with small keys, and set very low down on the body of the phone, making one-handed usage more difficult than it is on some other phones. In fact, in terms of user friendliness, the keypad is alongside the N91, which isn’t a glowing reference, as that phone was fiddly to use. The low-slung keypad also makes the phone top-heavy, given its size, which make it not sit properly in your hand, until you get used to the keypad position.
However, the N82 more than makes it up for its shortcomings in the design, when you consider its powerful feature set.
Discover
Ah yes, the advertising slogan: “discover, capture, share.” With the first part, “discover”, we’re into the territory of the Nokia N82’s big feature: built-in GPS. This exceptionally useful feature adds not just a GPS receiver to your phone, but also Nokia Maps. For the first time on an Nseries phone, as well, this feature is completely free. All you will pay, for any access of the GPS and maps, is your data rates on whichever tariff you go for.
The implications of this are obvious, as it makes the N82 the first mobile phone in the current era to give you full GPS navigation for absolutely no cost (aside from your network’s data charges). The key thing, though, is that Nokia provision of their part of the system for free further develops GPS’s big push into the mainstream phone marketplace.
But, of course, the question is whether the GPS is actually useful, and whether it works as described. The answer is a resounding yes, with the simple input and navigation system directing you to your destination with ease. I really cannot find anything to fault with this particular area of the Nokia N82.
Capture
Once you’ve reached your destination, using the built-in GPS, the Nokia N82 can seamlessly shift into “capture” mode. This is where the 5 megapixel camera comes into play.
There has been a glut of 5 megapixel mobile phones recently, as all of the big handset makers have scrambled to bring their own into production and to the masses of customers waiting for one. Phones like the Nokia N95, the Samsung G800, the Sony Ericsson K850i… they all have their merits, and they all have their foibles. But it’s very clear that, entering into this cutthroat market, the Nokia N82 has its work cut out for it.
Once you have actually experienced the N82’s camera, though, you’ll realise it accomplishes its goals with aplomb. I have absolutely no hesitation in saying that this is simply the best camera phone on the market today. It manages that feat by having the aforementioned 5 megapixels, but tying those in with Vario Tessar lenses from Carl Zeiss (the premium lens maker), a whole raft of top-end software, and most importantly, the best flash I’ve seen on any mobile phone. It makes shooting photos in low light a joy, and easily outclasses every other camera phone I’ve seen.
As with the GPS, I really can’t find ANY flaws in this particular feature of the Nokia N82.
Of course, it can also record video through that amazing camera, and once again, it performs very well, with a very high frame rate, and significantly higher quality videos than you’re likely to see from its nearest rival, the Sony Ericsson K850i.
You can, of course, view any media you capture, be it photos, videos or even sound, through the N82’s amazingly capable media player. And as another bonus, it shares the similar auto-rotation feature, seen in the K850i, whereby the screen switches to portrait or landscape mode, depending on how you hold the phone.
Share
Once you’ve discovered something, then captured say, an image of it, the final step is to “share”. With the Nokia N82, there are a huge range of options to do that.
As with nearly every phone nowadays, you would expect to get Bluetooth, and indeed you do get it. What you get in the N82 is the faster Bluetooth 2.0 standard, complete with support for stereo Bluetooth headphones. In other words, you can also double your phone up as a music player, and listen to music wirelessly, with Bluetooth headphones.
Also, the phone supports just about every data standard you could think of, from GPRS, through EDGE (although, that’s not an issue over here in the UK), to 3G and the fastest standard of them all, HSDPA, which can run at speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. By comparison, the broadband connection I most commonly use runs at 1Mbps. The difference in figures is made very real when you se the performance of the N82’s HSDPA connection, and see for yourself how fast it is. You also have WiFi built in, providing yet another option for connecting to the net.
Once you’re connected, there are a number of options for sharing, be it by email, or MMS, or even by automatic blogging of your photos. To put it simply, the Nokia N82 makes it VERY easy to share what’s on your mind and on your phone.
Telephony/Messaging
As you would expect from a Nokia, the call quality of the N82 is superb, with crystal clear audio in every test condition I tried. The earpiece was loud and clear, and never once left me feeling that I’d run the risk of not hearing the other end of the conversation. As for messaging, once again, if you’ve used a Nokia, you’ll be right at home here.
The only downside in this area goes back to my original complaint about the keypad: it’s simply too small, and set too low on the phone, to be instantly intuitive. I found that dialling numbers and texting were hampered by the small keys. It IS useable, and you WILL get used to it, but it takes longer to get used to than it should.
Other Applications & Games
As has been noted in my previous reviews, games aren’t really my area of expertise, so I tend not to get too excited about them. However, there is one thing of note in the Nokia N82’s gaming setup, which may make some prospective customers of the phone very happy.
Basically, the N82 has inherited the N-gage gaming system, along with its sliding sibling, the N81. As a mobile games platform, the original N-gage did set a new benchmark in games, with 3D graphics and impressive sound. That legacy carries on to the N82, so if you ARE a gamer, you’re going to find the N82 particularly fun to play on.
Conclusion
As you’ve probably worked out by now, I like the Nokia N82. I like it a lot. It has an impressive, nay phenomenal, array of features, and each feature is pulled off with panache. It’s not without its fault, though. To summarise:
Pros
Gorgeous design and typical Nokia build quality
Simply the best camera phone ever
Intuitive menus
The auto-rotation of the screen is wonderfully well executed
The built in GPS is a joy to use, and absolutely free
Massive choice of connection options, from GPRS to 3G, HSDPA and WiFi
Cons
Keypad is very small and set too far down the phone’s body to be comfortable
Despite being a smart phone, and packing so much in, I still feel it’s a bit big
At worst, you can call the Nokia N82 a flawed genius. But the flaws are tiny, compared to what you can do with the phone, what the phone can do FOR you. To put it simply, it is very rare in the world of mobile phones to see a feature-set as rich as this, and handled so well (particularly the camera, which is hands-down the best camera on any mobile phone). It may not be perfect, but it comes very, very close. And if you buy one of these, you will have made a VERY smart choice.
Overall Score: 9.5 / 10
Apple iPod Nano: An Apple a day can make your day
Are you getting bored of carrying MP3 players and other similar gadgets? Do you want to have some zing in your grip? Then, Apple iPod Nano is the answer for you. With its anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel body, Nano is more beautiful and intelligent than its predecessors. The iPod is famous worldwide for its novelty with each of its models and iPod Nano has also followed the same brain wave. This time, the Apple iPod comes with an intelligent approach to Video Playback. With a smaller size and bigger brain, the iPod is stunning all around.
The iPod Nano turns up with the features like Cover flow, Music Playback, Video Playback, TV Shows & Podcasting Capability, Game Play, Photo Viewer and many extra punches. The iPod comes in five different color shades- Grey, Blue, Red, Green and Black. It has built-in lithium-ion battery that gives iPod Nano a power backup of upto 25 hours for playing music and upto 5 hours for running videos that means you can easily watch two full-length movies back to back. The Apple iPod Nano has all the goodies under the control of single Click Wheel.
If we look at the technical aspects of Nano, you will find that this Nano-machine is very much smarter than the other MP3 Players that are available in the market. Its dimensions are 69.8 x 52.3 x 6.5 mm and it weighs 49.2 grams approx. It has a 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED Backlight and a resolution of 320x240 pixels at 204 pixels per inch. Its display is 65% brighter than any other Apple. It supports the audio formats like AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, and WAV etc. This mastermind is packed with the HDD of 4GB or 8GB Flash Drive models. Its 4GB Flash Drive can store upto 1000 songs, or 3500 iPod viewable photos, or upto 4 hours of video. Its 8GB model can hold upto 2000 songs or 7000 iPod Viewable images, or videos of upto 8 hours. You can transfer your data via USB flash drive. The Nano is very powerful device that is just a single spin away from your reach. So, spin the Click Wheel and enter the Nano.
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The iPod Nano turns up with the features like Cover flow, Music Playback, Video Playback, TV Shows & Podcasting Capability, Game Play, Photo Viewer and many extra punches. The iPod comes in five different color shades- Grey, Blue, Red, Green and Black. It has built-in lithium-ion battery that gives iPod Nano a power backup of upto 25 hours for playing music and upto 5 hours for running videos that means you can easily watch two full-length movies back to back. The Apple iPod Nano has all the goodies under the control of single Click Wheel.
If we look at the technical aspects of Nano, you will find that this Nano-machine is very much smarter than the other MP3 Players that are available in the market. Its dimensions are 69.8 x 52.3 x 6.5 mm and it weighs 49.2 grams approx. It has a 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED Backlight and a resolution of 320x240 pixels at 204 pixels per inch. Its display is 65% brighter than any other Apple. It supports the audio formats like AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, and WAV etc. This mastermind is packed with the HDD of 4GB or 8GB Flash Drive models. Its 4GB Flash Drive can store upto 1000 songs, or 3500 iPod viewable photos, or upto 4 hours of video. Its 8GB model can hold upto 2000 songs or 7000 iPod Viewable images, or videos of upto 8 hours. You can transfer your data via USB flash drive. The Nano is very powerful device that is just a single spin away from your reach. So, spin the Click Wheel and enter the Nano.
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