It's a candybar Walkman phone that looks like a combination between the company's W810i and K800i.Measuring a slim 14.5mm thick, this glossy, music-playing handset features 3G connectivity, video-calling capabilities and a 2-megapixel camera on the back. Inside there's the Walkman Player 2.0 software, which displays album art, and an FM radio if you get bored of your MP3s.

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Unlike the E61 where you can distinctively feel the menu keys above the keyboard, on the E61i it's easier to press the wrong buttons since there's considerably less space between each key and the surface is rather flushed. The joystick on the E61 has also been replaced with a four-way rectangular pad with a central Enter key, which fortunately is just as efficient.

The QWERTY keyboard, other than having more breathing room between each key, remains largely similar to the earlier E61. What we don't quite fancy with the new buttons are the less pronounced feel. No matter, since we got over that soon enough and breezed our way through typing a full text message on the E61i.

The E61i comes with an onboard 2-megapixel camera.
On the rear lies the 2-megapixel camera that Nokia has included in this latest edition. Oddly, while there's Night mode and settings to adjust the white balance and color tone, there's no built-in LED light to act as a flash unit. Admittedly, the light output from an LED is poor in comparison to flash modules on standalone cameras. But this could have been helpful in providing some illumination for low-light situations. (Source Cnet)

Labels: 3G, Mobilephone, Nokia, smartphone

The good: Slide-out QWERTY keyboard; solid feel; wide range of connectivity options including A2DP; faster Intel processor compared with the 838 Pro.
The bad: Soft keys hinder typing; 2.5mm audio jack; no HSDPA; average battery life.
The bottom line: With a faster processor, the Xda Zinc has a slight performance edge over the Dopod 838 Pro but falls short by a slight margin in terms of aesthetics. Unless you're looking for a QWERTY handheld, there're more options out there.

Labels: 3G, O2, Pocket PC

According to Nokia, the company is in talks with local telcos, which means we might see AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) with an always-on mobile connection to be available in the near future.The Nokia 6110 Navigator comes in either black or white.
Connectivity-wise, this quadband Navigator ships with 3G and HSDPA (High-speed Downlink Packet Access) capable of reaching speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. What's missing are wireless LAN and infrared. Fortunately, there's Bluetooth and push email, in addition to a Message reader function that reads emails or text messages aloud.

Labels: 3G, GPS, Nokia, smartphone

Phone type : Quadband
Networks : GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options : 3G, EDGE, GPRS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB, WLAN
Weight w/battery : 115 g
Max. talktime (in hours) : 6 hours
Max. standby time (in hours): 264 hour

Labels: 3G, E-Series, Mobilephone, Nokia, smartphone

The Nokia N77 has a 2.4-inch QVGA screen capable of displaying up to 16 million colors and comes with Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) support. According to the specifications, you can watch live TV for a good 5 hours on with the 1,100mAh battery before the phone needs a recharge. Other TV-related features include a dedicated application for selection, purchase and playback of television programs. The N77 also remembers your last watched channel and there's a 30-second replay function, after which you can continue with the live TV broadcast.

Hardware aside, Nokia also released its Intellisync Mobile Suite 8.0 which brings wireless email, file and application synchronization on a single platform. Together with the company's E-series devices, the Finnish company hopes this will increase "the potential for businesses to achieve new levels of productivity and competitive advantage".

Labels: 3G, N-Series, Nokia

The good: Advanced voice-command functions; new Windows Mobile 6 OS with enhanced email functions and Office Mobile tools; compact design; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; 1.3-megapixel camera; VoIP capabilities.
The bad: Speakerphone quality was subpar; no support for 3G; phone's keypad and navigation controls are cramped; lower resolution screen.
The bottom line: Despite some niggling design flaws and the lack of 3G support, the HP iPaq 510 Voice Messenger offers outstanding voice-command features as well as the enhanced productivity tools of Windows Mobile 6.

Labels: 3G, HP, smartphone

Phone type : Quadband
Networks : GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, EGSM
Connectivity options : 3G, GPRS, HSDPA, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB, WLAN
Weight w/battery : 210 g
Max. talktime (in hours) : 5 hours
Max. standby time (in hours) : 336 hours
Additional functions : Built-in GPS navigation

Labels: 3G, E-Series, Nokia

Phone type : Triband
Networks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options : 3G, GPRS, Java, Bluetooth, USB
Max. talktime (in hours): 10 hours
Max. standby time (in hours): 400 hours
Additional functions : Active lens cover; picture blogging; BestPic; Photo fix; full HTML browser; RSS reader; flight mode; FOTA (Firmware updates over-the-air)

Labels: 3G, smartphone, Sony Ericsson

Phone type : Triband
Networks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options : 3G, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, Java, Bluetooth, USB
Additional functions : Flash UI; document viewer; full HTML browsing; offline mode

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The good: Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity; outstanding browser; built-in Webcam; sleek design; gorgeous screen; improved performance; multifunctional.
The bad: Video playback was subpar; no PC synchronization; relies solely on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity.
The bottom line: Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades.

Labels: 3G, Nokia, smartphone

Outlook:
The Atom Life is without a doubt one of O2's most promising devices in its 2007 product lineup. In a nutshell, O2 is back with a vengeance, and it'll be interesting to see just how the market, and especially close rival Dopod, will react to the competition when the Atom Life launches in the next couple of months.

Labels: 3G, O2, Pocket PC, smartphone

Phone type: Triband
Networks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options : 3G, GPRS, HSCSD, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, USB
Weight w/battery : 89 g
Battery type(s) supported: Rechargeable, removable 900mAh Lithium-polymer battery
Max. talktime (in hours) : 7 hours
Max. standby time (in hours) : 350 hours
Additional functions : Push email; full HTML browser; USB 2.0 mass storage drive; i-mail; i-mode, iMail and iMMS; USB charging; flight mode; built-in modem

Labels: 3G, smartphone, Sony Ericsson

Phone type : Triband
Networks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options : 3G, GPRS, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB, WLAN
Weight w/battery 105 g
Battery type(s) supported : Rechargeable removable 1,100mAh Lithium-ion battery
Max. talktime (in hours) : 4 hours
Max. standby time (in hours) : 200 hours

Labels: 3G, O2, smartphone

The good: Integrates with many existing enterprise environments; VoIP enabled; plentiful connectivity options; excellent Web browser.
The bad: Small joystick; brickish; not weekend-friendly.
The bottom line: It's strictly business with Nokia's E60, which has been designed to fit swiftly and easily into your corporate life.

Labels: 3G, E-Series, Nokia, smartphone

Cool factor: Sony Ericsson's upcoming slim Walkman phone
# Rumored features: 3G handset
# 3.2-megapixel camera; second camera for 3G video calls
# FM radio
# 2GB hard drive
# Slim form factor
# Available in black and white

Availability: 1st half of 2007

Labels: 3G, Sony Ericsson, Sony Walkman

The good: 3G-enabled; sleek; gorgeous screen; full QWERTY keyboard; Bluetooth 2.0; Push email capabilities; good call quality; integrated Wi-Fi.
The bad: Navigation controls are cramped; certain applications take some time to load.
The bottom line: Some design and performance issues aside, the Samsung SGH-i600 is a sexy-looking smart phone that will appeal to mobile users who plan to take advantage of the faster HSDPA speeds.

Labels: 3G, Pocket PC, Samsung, smartphone

Phone type : Triband
Networks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options : 3G, EDGE, GPRS, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB, WLAN
Weight w/battery : 163 g
Battery type(s) supported : Rechargeable, removable 950mAh battery
Max. talktime (in hours) : 3.92 hours
Max. standby time (in hours) : 285 hours
Additional functions : TV-out; shares PDF, PowerPoint, Excel and Word files on compatible projectors and TV; Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map; email with attachment support; image and video uploading to compatible online albums and blogs; on-device video and photo editor; PictBridge, wireless LAN and Bluetooth printing; 802.11b/g wireless LAN; Series 60 3rd Edition OS

Labels: 3G, N-Series, Nokia, smartphone

The good: Slim, sleek design; 3G; microSD card expansion slot; supports Bluetooth stereo; 2-megapixel camera; solid build quality; vibrant display.
The bad: Average battery life; no FM radio; no second battery (like the Ultra Edition 6.9); one port for charging, earphone and USB; exposed lens design.
The bottom line: Samsung's latest 3G handset will appeal to those who want an ultra-slim phone but aren't willing to compromise on functionality.

Labels: 3G, Samsung, smartphone

The good: Sleek design; clear and sharp QVGA screen; 3.2-megapixel camera; numerous onboard camera settings; BestPic and Picture Blogging function; built-in Xenon flash; good image quality; image stabilizer.
The bad: Lens cover may be prone to scratches; poor camera settings selection interface; sluggish phone menu load time; no optical zoom for camera; no bundled M2 card.
The bottom line: The Sony Ericsson K800i is a competent camera and phone rolled into a sleek form factor.

Labels: 3G, smartphone, Sony Ericsson