Nokia N8
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With the buzz about smartphones, every company was bringing out their version of smartphones. But Nokia, though a popular brand, had not ventured into touch screen phones that much. So, with the launch of the Nokia N8 everyone was keen to see how it would compete with the Androids in the market. Equipped with all the new features and applications, here is one device that can give steep competition to any mobile phone.
Here are some of the key features of the N8:
- 12 mega pixel camera, best in the market.
- Supports Wi-Fi, 3G, GPS.
- Dolby 5.1 Surround support.
- DivX/ XviD support
- Long lasting battery
The Nokia N8 looks like a sturdy gadget that is going to last long, as is the tradition with most Nokia phones. With a touchscreen and useful buttons on its sides, the design looks cool. Working with a Symbian 3 OS and a 1GHz processor the device is quite swift. Like other smartphones it also supports Bluetooth, 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS facilities. To top it all, the display screen comes with an amazing Gorilla Glass that makes it scratch proof. No matter what you do with it, the screen does not show any signs of scratching. The 3.5 inch screen and the AMOLED display made the screen display stunning.
But the most amazing feature of the Nokia N8 is its camera. Equipped with a 12 mega pixel camera, mechanical shutter, Carl Zeiss autofocus lens and Xenon flash makes it stand out from the rest. It is a big achievement in the camera phone segment and produces extremely detailed shots. Every aspect of its photo taking capacity has to be appreciated and it can be compared to a digital camera, when its performance is judged.
The sound quality of this device is great. The speaker is loud and though it plays video files well, there are some general errors with certain video formats. However, e-mail and messaging can be easily done with this smartphone. The new version of Nokia’s Ovi store, Ovi Store 2.0 has been enabled in the N8 and many applications can be downloaded from the store.
On the whole, it can be said that Nokia has made one of the best Symbian devices and is going to be great competition in the market of Androids.
Nokia E72
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Nokia E72 is the perfect example of a stylish business phone. Nokia’s E Series mainly targets the business segment and like what it has been delivering all this while, with the E72 it has improved to a new level with some upgraded features coupled with an excellent design. The new style has made this business phone a little smaller in size than the others, making it sleeker and stylish.
With a superb build quality and QWERTY keyboard, Nokia E72 looks great. It is not only comfortable to use, the spongy feel of the keypad makes it even better for anybody’s fingers. A new key in the form of the optical navi key has been introduced through the E72. It is useful while browsing the Internet. Nokia’s e-mail application, Nokia messaging comes installed with this device. It allows a user to have up to 10 mail accounts. Even corporate accounts can be easily set up with this business phone.
Performance wise, Nokia E72 is much better than the earlier models. The combination of a faster processor along with updated software allows the device to maintain good speed. It runs on the Symbian S60 OS and it is one of those business phones which can be easily switched between personal and business modes without any hassles. Applications, themes, notifications and other settings can be adjusted in each mode, according to the requirements of an individual user. An updated Quickoffice Suite is loaded in the device along with a PDF viewer. Like all smartphones, the E72 too has Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth connectivity. Nokia’s Ovi store can also be easily accessed with the E72.
The music player is quite decent and the 5 mega pixel camera with an LED flash works well to give good quality pictures. It even comes with a 1GB micro SD card. On the whole Nokia E72 can be considered to be a top quality stylish business phone that combines performance with design.
Here are a few outstanding features of the Nokia E72.
- Wonderful keypad
- Strong, good quality build
- Fast, speedy performance
- Great 5 mega pixel camera
- Audio quality is good.
Nokia C7
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This high-end smartphone from Nokia comes with a real power packed hardware. The AMOLED display and 8 mega pixel camera provided with the Nokia C7 definitely makes it stand out from the rest.
The hardware configuration of the Nokia C7 is such that it truly targets at being a high-end phone. It runs with Symbian 3 OS and is equipped with ARM 11 680MHz processor. The 256MB RAM and internal memory storage of 8GB makes it a solid device to work with. The USB on-the-go support is another key feature of this device. It allows users to transfer data from other USB devices like pen drives and other Nokia phones. It can also be used for charging the phone on the go.
The Nokia C7 supports 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS and therefore has no connectivity issues. The Symbian 3 OS equips the user to download various applications directly from the Nokia Ovi store. Even e-mail accounts from different service providers like Gmail, Yahoo, Rediff and others can be easily set up with the phone. In fact, the process of streamlining the different accounts and using it has been made extremely simple with the C7. Widgets that help to customize the homescreen with various notifications from Reuters, CNN or National Geographic are also available. The pre-installed applications for social networking also prove to be handy. And if you are thinking of viewing some Microsoft Office files, with your smartphone, the C7 allows you to do so as well.
The user interface of the Nokia C7 is quite good but it only has 3 home screens that can be customized according to user preferences. The AMOLED display makes the screen appearance wonderful and stands amongst the best in the market.
The 8 mega pixel camera of the Nokia C7 was initially featured as one of its highlighting points. However, the camera’s performance seems to be quite disappointing in the absence of an auto focus. But, the dual LED flash helps to take good pictures in low light. Video quality is also decent. Overall, it can be considered to be a good multimedia player that plays good quality audio and video files.
In a nutshell, the Nokia C7 is a smartphone with a lots of potential and a good OS.
Motorola Milestone
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The Motorola Milestone smartphone marked the entry of Motorola into the world of Androids. With a highly sophisticated operating system like Android, Motorola is all set to prove that it has introduced a truly world class smartphone equipped with all the features.
At a glance, here are a few features of the Motorola Milestone that are bound to make it an awesome device.
- Android v 2.1 OS
- Excellent keyboard
- Wonderful build quality.
- Perfect for playing music.
Talking about its features the Milestone has 133MB of internal memory capacity which can be extended up to 32GB. It has a wide 3.7 inch screen and a QWERTY keyboard. It has a 5 mega pixel camera along with an LED flash. Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS services can be used by this mobile phone. It provides 9 home screens that can be customized with various shortcuts, contacts, favourite items and widgets. As with other Android phones, this one also allows easy access to Google accounts and social networking is made easy with this smartphone. Even the contacts from networking sites such as Facebook can be included in the contacts list. However, this can make the phone a bit complicated, so it is better to avoid it unless you have become extremely proficient in handling it.
The Motorola Milestone is not so sleek and is perfect for those who want business phones that are classy. It works with a 1GHz processor and therefore applications open up really fast. The screen resolution is great even under bright sunlight and the touch UI makes navigation accurate and simple. The virtual keyboard is also user friendly. The browser is excellent and supports multi-tab features. As a multimedia player, the Milestone is just brilliant. It plays good quality music and the large screen helps to watch videos without any trouble. However, the 5 mega pixel camera was not as good and the picture quality was pretty bad.
Overall, the Motorola Milestone is an impressive smartphone that amazes one and all. True to what it claimed in its advertisements, this Android surely is a treat to discover and is one of the best smartphones in the market.
HTC Wildfire
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So far, HTC has impressed users with its top class features, user interface coupled with looks and style. With the HTC Wildfire, the company has maintained its standards with an Android that is least expensive of all the other HTC models.
The HTC Wildfire comes equipped with Android 2.1 operating system that has a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen. The screen resolution and colour output is quite brilliant and the vanilla Android User interface of the Wildfire has got a boost with HTC’s Sense UI. Various pre-installed applications from Google’s mobile services, such as Google applications, Gmail, Gtalk and You Tube can be enjoyed with the Wildfire. Social networking is also made easy with the FriendStream application. Apart from this, the Android market is always there to download numerous applications.
The web browser of the HTC Wildfire can be considered to be top class and has several features like text selection and multi tab support. Even text pages can be fitted to the screen size for easy viewing. As a multimedia player, the performance of the HTC Wildfire is quite good. The audio quality of the speakers is good enough but they could have been louder. Even movies look good on the big screen of this smartphone. The 5 mega pixel camera however, is quite disappointing. Although it takes good pictures indoors, outdoor pictures have a problem with the white balance. A blue tint can also be seen in the pictures, making them look quite ugly.
The HTC Wildfire fits into the range of mid-segment smartphones and if you are looking to try out this phone, it will offer you decent features. The operating system, user interface and other applications of this Android phone are sure to satisfy you. In terms of performance and usability, the Wildfire certainly excels and except for the camera, flaws are hard to find with this smartphone.
Here are some of the key features of the HTC Wildfire:
- Classy and elegant looks.
- Call reception quality is quite good.
- Excellent browser.
- Supports various Google mobile services and the Android market.
- Supports GPS, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Very good battery life.
HTC Legend
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If you had to describe the HTC Legend, it can only be described as the most stylish and good looking phone. With a remarkable build, this phone is not just about its beauty, it combines superior quality performance with a top class, improved software.
The distinctive design and aluminium casing that holds the HTC Legend makes it a great device to hold in your hand. The Legend is quite sleek and is not so heavy. Hence, it can be easily carried around, even in your pocket. The 3.2 inch AMOLED display makes the display quite amazing. However, the sleeker size means lesser space for the onscreen keyboard. But, that does not pose a problem. The optical track pad has been introduced in place of the trackball for facilitating easy navigation. Spelling correction and haptic feedback are two important features that can be found in this smartphone.
The HTC Legend runs with Google’s Android 2.1 operating system. A new widget that has been introduced in this model is HTC Friend Stream. This allows the user to organize all contacts from different social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. HTC’s Sense user interface is also remarkable and it allows the user to simultaneously use all these accounts. That means, at the same time you can tweet something as well as update your Facebook status. One of the most remarkable qualities of the smartphone is that the look and feel of the interface can be completely customized according to user preferences. Apart from this, it has several useful widgets like People and Footprints that are unique to the Legend.
The improved performance levels are one of the most striking features of the HTC Legend. It has all the characteristics of the Android 2.1. However, the Legend cannot be considered to be a very good multimedia device although it has an excellent web browser. It has a 5 mega pixel camera with flash and auto-focus which takes decent pictures.
Here are some of the remarkable features of the HTC Legend:
- Wonderful build and design.
- Outstanding User interface and brilliant AMOLED display.
- Fast and good performance.
- Superb web browser.
HTC HD7
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The HTC HD7 is all set to be the entertainment machine and it is not hiding this proclamation. The large display makes its design awesome and the 2 speakers, one at the top and at the bottom of the smartphone. The look and feel of this device on the whole can be considered to be good.
The Windows 7 operating system makes this phone one hell of a performer. When browsing through the Internet, it makes you almost feel like you are working on the desktop. The large screen is a big plus point that makes the display brighter and beautiful. The display is big enough to even view web pages and you do not need to zoom in to read every article. Text input is also made easier with the large display screen. But the screen display is a bit disappointing because viewing angles have to be maintained to see the pictures perfectly.
The 5 mega pixel camera with dual LED flash is decent and takes good pictures but the video settings have to be adjusted every time you start shooting. The software of the HTC HD7 equips the user with various applications that run smoothly. Windows 7 in phones had a bad reputation of being slow and sluggish. But, the HD7 was definitely fast and it opened applications promptly and scrolled down menus without any glitches. The Netflix streaming application is a new feature that has been included in this phone and watching videos on the big screen is a great experience.
The HTC HD7 has an internal memory of 16GB which can be further expanded with a Micro SD card. But the battery life is not too long. Turning on applications for longer periods of time would quickly make the battery weak and would require frequent recharging.
So, overall the HTC HD7 can be considered to be a good device because of the following reasons:
- It has a big 4.3 inch screen size.
- 16 GB internal memory.
- It has a built in kickstand.
Therefore, the HTC HD7 is best for entertainment purposes and if you want to experience the good quality multimedia experience, this phone is for you.
HTC Desire
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The name itself suggests that this smartphone will demand special attention. The HTC Desire is a top notch smartphone designed for those who love to flaunt technologically improved devices. In short, it is the perfect companion for gizmo freaks. This high end Android boasts of being one of the most powerful mobiles in the market. The high end technology used in it and the features of the HTC Desire helps it to stand ahead of the others.
The HTC Desire has a huge 3.7 inch AMOLED display and has a screen resolution of 480*800 pixels. This smartphone has a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 576MB RAM, making it comparable to a computer. The 5 megapixel auto focus camera comes with a LED flash and therefore, adds one more feature that makes this device commendable. And if it is connectivity, you are thinking of, this device is all set to amaze you. Whether it’s Wi-Fi or 3G support, HTC Desire is equipped to satisfy all connectivity needs. Google navigation is also supported by this mobile device.
The HTC Desire has various pre-installed applications that help users to easily access social networking sites and being an Android it provides easy access to various Google applications like Gmail, maps, navigation, YouTube etc. The design of this smartphone exudes class and the Sense UI gives the display a touch of elegance. Animated wallpapers and customizable home screens make the HTC Desire look gorgeous. The virtual keypad is also quite accurate making it easy to type. Hence, it can be said that the Desire has a UI that is smooth and easy to handle, making it quite user friendly.
So if you are already fascinated with the HTC Desire, here are some of its key features that will help you to be even more delighted with it.
- It is a great looking device.
- The display is large and it is beautiful, to say the least.
- Equipped with Android 2.2.
- Supports Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G.
- Has an excellent browser.
Hence, if you are looking to buy a really smart phone, the HTC Desire is the one to get hold of.
HTC 7 Trophy
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When you pick up the HTC 7 Trophy for the first time, the most dominating feature of this phone appears to be its display. The 3.8 inch screen clearly dominates the handset and the touchscreen gives it the look of an iPhone. But it is not really light and is a little on the bulkier side. The screen display is brilliant and most of the controls are based on the touch panel. Though, a button that gives direct access to the camera is given at the side.
This Windows phone from HTC is sure to amaze you with its brilliant operating system. The Windows phone 7 is clearly designed to draw your attention and amaze you with its brilliant features. The home screen lights up with live updates or information, messaging and e-mails. Tile like structures have been created to display various items on the menu and accordingly users can easily access social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter directly. It even has the Xbox live feature which gives you a completely different gaming experience. The home screen can be customized according to your preferences and you can tag in as many applications as you want to.
The messaging system is pretty similar to the principle of iPhones and it is not difficult to send text messages or e-mails with the HTC 7 Trophy. The virtual keyboard is also quite efficient and the operating system is capable of prompting you, if you are likely to make a mistake while typing. So, if you are typing the wrong word, it will prompt you with the corrected version. The browser is quite good and accessing the internet is not such a problem with the HTC 7 Trophy. However, connectivity with the Wi-Fi network seems to be a pain with this device.
The HTC 7 Trophy has a 5 mega pixel camera equipped with an LED flash. The picture quality is quite decent and allows you to choose various effects and camera settings. But the video quality is not up to the mark. This smartphone is a good music player and the large screen makes it easier to watch videos.
Dell Streak
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The Dell Streak is a smart phone that can be described as an Android tablet that acts magnificently as a smartphone.
Operating with the Android 1.6 OS and a 1 GHz Qualcomm processor the phone comes with a memory capacity of 16GB which can be increased up to 32GB. The 5 inch display of the Dell Streak makes it quite attractive and the Android 1.6 user interface gives it a completely different look. The home screen features a drop down menu that acts as the main menu and numerous notification bars can be seen on the display screen. The virtual QWERTY keypad is easy to use and maintains its accuracy in the landscape as well as portrait mode. The fast interface makes it easy to operate this device.
The most outstanding feature of the Dell Streak seems to be its 5 inch screen. It’s huge and to classify it as a tablet, Dell had to provide a bigger screen. This has changed the look of the phone and has been capable of lending it a truly rich design and look. However, the large screen makes the phone a bit bulky and a little too big to be put inside the pocket. The Streak has literally epitomized the sleek and sexy look that makes this smartphone even more coveted.
The web browser of the Dell Streak is pretty fast and offers good speed while browsing. With features like bookmark manager, multi-touch zooming support and the ability to open multiple windows certainly makes this phone a top class device. However, the browser does not support Flash and this can be considered to be a drawback for such an advanced phone.
The 5 mega pixel camera takes really good pictures and the auto-focus helps in taking good quality close-up shots. Even the audio and video playback can be considered to be up to the mark. Watching movies on the huge screen of the Dell Streak actually makes it a treat to the eyes and it also plays loud music. It being a tablet, the Streak can also be used for reading e-books, comics and magazines. However, the screen size is a bit smaller for facilitating smooth reading. Overall, a great smartphone!