Mobile Phone Reviews – Sony Xperia S

May 12th, 2012 | Mobile Phones, Sony Ericsson

Few mobile phones have been as highly anticipated as the Sony Xperia S, especially since this is the first Sony-branded handset to be released since the company bought out Ericsson.

Any Sony Xperia S review must address the fact that this mobile phone has quite a unique design; this mobile phone stands out quite a bit from other Android phones in its price range.  One of the main differences between this phone and other comparable mobile phones is the thickness of the unit.  It is definitely thicker than many mobile phones currently on the market, but the angles of curves of the phone’s body are what really set it apart visually.  

In terms of features worth mentioning, the fact that this mobile phone has a 1.5 GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon processor rather than a quad core processor is notable. 

The Sony Xperia S also has quite a high-quality display.  The screen of this mobile phone measures up at 4.3inches, and displays 720p HD (720 x 1280 resolution).  High definition pictures and video can therefore be viewed on this mobile phone. 

Speaking of visuals, the quality of the Sony Xperia S’ cameras also helps to make it an intriguing option.  For the purposes of Skype, the front camera of this mobile phone shoots at 1.3 megapixels, while the back camera has fast capture capability at 12 megapixels.  The Sony Xperia S is also capable of capturing full HD 1080p video at 30 frames per second.

 

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The New Motorola Razr Review

May 5th, 2012 | Mobile Phones, Motorola

Motorola mobile phones include a range of smart phones such as the revamped Razr, an updated version of the classic Razr which originally made its debut back in 2004.  The new Razr smart phone is a super slim and super lightweight model, made out of KEVLAR® fibre, and extremely stylish to look at and hold.  Running on Android Operating System Version 2.3.5 with an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich now possible, this phone is highly rated for a number of features. 

As well as being elegant and light the Razr features a Super AMOLED screen, great design features and pre-installed Android apps, and has a long battery life and 1GB of RAM, making it a powerful model with a dual core processor.  The high resolution screen provides a bright, vibrant display, and there is also an 8 megapixel camera.  GPS with Google Maps and Street View comes preloaded, and the voice call quality is excellent.  Other innovative features include Gorilla Glass, which protects the screen from scratches, and splash guard coating.

There are some great Motorola Razr deals available, with free Razr handsets offered with 2 year contracts currently on the market.

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How Motorola mobile phones changed the world

April 28th, 2012 | Mobile Phones, Motorola

A mobile phone is a device that makes telephone calls over a radio link. Also known as a cellular phone or a hand phone, these days they can be used almost anywhere and have many features besides making and receiving calls. Thee might include texting, email and internet access, games and a built-in camera.

Motorola mobile phones have the distinction of being the first to demonstrate the mobile, when Dr Martin Cooper showed off a handheld device that weighed 1kg in 1973. A decade later, the DynaTAC 8000x was the first Motorola to be commercially available, changing the world we live in forever.

By 1990, around 12.4 million people owned mobile phones and from there the phenomenon grew in a dramatic way. By 2011, over 5.6 billion people throughout the world owned a mobile phone.

As a product, it is used by people from all walks of life and in every corner of the world. What started out as a luxury item in rich, Western countries is now available everywhere, even in third world locations where luxury consumer goods tend to more rare.

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Samsung Galaxy Mini Review

April 21st, 2012 | Mobile Phones, Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Mini phone was planned to be a budget entry-level mobile phone, and this has been achieved. Like most Samsung offerings this phone runs via the Android operating system. It has the standard SWYPE enabled keyboard and is simple to navigate and send messages and emails from. 

Samsung has added some additional extras to this phone to make it more appealing. It has a 3.1-inch screen with a standard three megapixel camera offering a 3x digital zoom. Full video recording abilities on the video camera give the user the chance to capture events as they happen. Events can be recorded and sent through the various messaging options this phone offers. Traditional users will prefer the SMS whilst fans of instant messaging systems can use the email and MMS messaging services on offer.

This phone also acts as your personal tour and road guide with GPS available through Google Maps. As with all new phones, the Samsung Galaxy Mini has inbuilt Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, and the memory can be extended through the use of an additional MicroSD memory card.

The phone offers an average talk time of 570 minutes and, on standby, the battery lasts around 570 hours. This is all possible due to the 1200 mAh battery that lasts longer than the average mobile phone battery.

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The Motorola RAZR

April 14th, 2012 | Google Android, Mobile Phones, Motorola

The Motorola RAZR phone from this innovative brand is one of the smallest phones on the market. Motorola has excelled itself with this new offering and the unit is a very well designed device. 

The camera on this phone is one of the reasons that the Motorola RAZR reviews have focused so intently on it. With a higher than average eight megapixels, auto focus and an LED flash coming as standard, the camera offers clear and crisp photos at the touch of a button. The powerful Android operating system provides the backbone from which this phone operates. A 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of internal RAM complement this. 

As for the keyboard on this mobile phone, the Motorola RAZR reviews have looked at the fact that the keyboard reacts well to the slightest touch so is easy to use on social networking sites where instant messaging is popular. With more mobile phones now featuring smaller screens, Motorola has purposely kept the screen size large on this phone with a size of 4.3 inches. The digital camera-like size of the screen and a resolution of 540×960 pixels mean that you will take great photos. 

Google Maps is a powerful tool on this phone and enables the user to guide themselves effortlessly around their chosen location with the Street View and road maps. Bluetooth ensures that this device can be easy to use to communicate with others, whether by voice, messaging or instant chat.

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BlackBerry phones now appeal to the masses

April 8th, 2012 | Blackberry, Mobile Phones

The BlackBerry mobile phone has been around since 1999 and has since been popular with companies and business professionals who need a phone that gives them access to their emails and calendar while on the go.  However, BlackBerry mobile phones have widened their appeal and with the new BlackBerry smartphones, they are now extremely popular amongst the masses.  They offer a host of features including the BlackBerry Messenger which means you can chat with your friends individually or via group chat.  You can also share your pictures and videos, and download apps from the BlackBerry App world.  You can now even enjoy listening to music through your BlackBerry using the BlackBerry Media Sync.

There are lots of BlackBerry handsets to choose from including the BlackBerry Curve, Bold and Torch.  A popular phone is the BlackBerry Curve 9300.  This is a smartphone that has a QWERTY keyboard and offers 3G, GPS and BlackBerry Maps.  It has a two megapixel camera, a video recorder and a media player that supports MP3 so that you can enjoy listening to your favourite tunes.  As with most phones, you can email and text and you can use BlackBerry Messenger.  You can also connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and there is Bluetooth capability including many more features such as a hands-free headset, personal organizer, etc.

Another popular BlackBerry is the BlackBerry Torch, which is a full screen touch screen smartphone.  The Torch 9860 is a sleek handset with a good screen resolution.  It offers a variety of on-screen keyboards making it easy to use and has the usual features such as email, BlackBerry Messenger, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, GPS, and BlackBerry Maps.  The five megapixel camera has an autofocus and flash, and the video player is of a high quality.

Clearly, there are many phones to choose from and with so many choices you can easily find a phone that suits your needs.

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The Motorola Defy +

April 6th, 2012 | Google Android, Mobile Phones, Motorola

This new phone was launched in time for the Christmas 2011 market and is an upgrade to the already popular and sturdy Motorola Defy. This handset is waterproof, scratch resistant and dustproof. Key components, including the battery casing, are housed in a double sealing system made of rubber and then the whole of the backplate is sealed with an additional plastic sealant.

This rugged and durable efficiency extends to the touchscreen, which is made of ‘Gorilla Glass’. The phone weighs just 118 grams and its dimensions are 107mm x 59mm. The phone comes with 1GB of internal capacity and can be upgraded with an additional 2GB by use of a microSD card. The camera is a standard 5-mega pixels, while the 3.7-inch screen is easy to use and reviewers have noted than the colour resolution is excellent.

One Motorola Defy + review site even tested the phone under a running tap in order to ensure that it really is waterproof; fortunately it is. The screen is also equipped with a ‘Swype’ Qwerty’ keyboard in order to aid typing.

The Motorola Defy+ is also very good for gamers. The appearance of the games is sharp and the phone is easy to handle when in the middle of a gaming frenzy. Review sites, such as Recombu, notes that the phone’s durability extends to being dropped. When being road tested it was dropped onto hard surfaces and downstairs and came through each time. 

There is a large range of price deals available on this handset, some of which offer a free contract for four months, in addition to a free handset and 300 free minutes.

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Why choose an Android phone?

March 26th, 2012 | Google Android, Mobile Phones, Samsung

There are so many Android phones on the market today it is difficult to know which one to choose.  These phones essentially run on something called ‘Android’ which is a Google operating system that hosts a number of Google applications on the phone.  Such features include Google search, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Earth, YouTube and Google Calendar. 

An example of an Android phone is the Samsung Galaxy Y, which is proving very popular.  It is a relatively small and lightweight touch screen smartphone with big capabilities.  This clever little phone lets you stream video content via wireless connection and even lets you share files between your phone and your PC, such as calendar reminders, so there is really no excuse for missing that appointment!  Samsung Galaxy Y reviews claim that it has the best screen of all Android phones and with its 16GB of memory you can easily store those fantastic photos you take with its eight megapixel camera and its high definition video recorder.   

Android phones are fairly intuitive and can be adapted to your needs.  They make social networking over the phone easy and because the phone automatically backs up your contacts to your Google Account, you can rest assured that if you ever lose your phone, you’ll never lose your contacts.  You can also download a number of apps (many of these are free), games and widgets onto your Android, just like an iPhone, and there are certainly plenty to choose from.  So all in all it is pretty clear to see why these phones prove to be so popular.

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The Samsung Omnia 7 Smartphone

March 20th, 2012 | Mobile Phones, Samsung

The Samsung Omnia 7 is a smartphone that runs the Windows phone operating system from computer giants Microsoft. Famed for its large four-inch Super AMOLED display, it offers the best picture clarity and vibrant colours around along with superior sound and very fast data transferring via Wi-Fi.

Another great feature is that the Samsung Omnia 7 integrates with Xbox Live, meaning that the games available on it are the best around. Zune software allows for the video and music functions to be quite simply awesome. 

It comes with a premium metal body and, like all Windows phones, three buttons at the bottom, a start button, one to search and the all-important back button. Conveniently placed on the side are the camera button, volume keys, the standby and a Micro USB connector.

The phone allows for Facebook integration and you can also keep up to date with your Google contacts and emails. On top of this, you have the advantage of automatic integration with the Microsoft services you use, such as SkyDrive or your Windows Live account.

In the United Kingdom, the Samsung Omnia 7 uses an Orange handset and comes with the Orange Wednesday App, which gives users movie trailers. Samsung Omnia 7 deals through Orange also include two-for-one cinema tickets, the Orange App, Orange Daily (a news App) and Orange Maps Navigation.

The hardware specs include:

•    1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8250 chipset.
•    HSDPA connectivity.
•    GPS.
•    Wi-Fi b/g/n.
•    Bluetooth 2.1.
•    Sensors include the accelerometer and proximity sensor.

The memory specs should not be ignored, as the phone offers 8GB of available user memory, unlimited phone book entries and SMS memory. The phone also has 4GB of SDRAM memory and 8GB NAND memory (+ 8GB iNAND).

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Nokia mobile phones – great for those on a budget

March 18th, 2012 | Mobile Phones, Nokia

Long-time mobile phone developer Nokia offers mobile phones to users on a budget.  Nokia began over 150 years ago and eventually evolved into a telecommunications corporation.  They are now one of the leaders in mobile phones and mobile technology.

Nokia has typically been known for creating simple business phones, but has branched out and embraced new technologies to keep users connected to social media at all times.  Checking email or Facebook from many mobile phones is one button press or screen tap away.

Some Nokia mobile phones feature the Windows Phone 7 operating system with its simplistic style while others run Nokia’s primary operating system, Symbian.  Though less popular than other operating systems, Symbian has improved over the years and proves speedy, attractive, and efficient for users.

Nokia phones fit both personal and business use, and cover a wide range of budgets.  They offer easy email and text messaging options yet still include the basic multimedia options and a camera.  Cheaper models make excellent phones for first-time smartphone buyers interested in trying them out without paying a high price.

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