Nokia X6
Posted on July 28, 2010
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The Nokia X6 was released late last year. You can purchase an unlocked 16 GB version through Nokia for $333.00. The box comes with a free mobile charger as well as a holder for your phone.
The X6 has a 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen. At 640×360 pixels and up to 16.7 million colors, the display is impressive and vibrant. There are two versions of the X6—one with 16 GB and the other with 32 GB. Both have plenty of internal memory, which allows you to store countless photos, videos, music, and texts on the X6.
Nokia markets the X6 as an excellent music phone, and indeed it delivers. You can sync this phone easily with the Windows Media Player. Moreover, the X6 comes with a set of four sliders—love, anger, tranquility, and happiness—that you can adjust. Once your adjustments are made a playlist is automatically generated. We found this to be one of the more interesting features of the X6. Better yet, the 32 GB version phones come with unlimited access to song downloads through Comes with Music.
Speaking of downloads, the Nokia X6 has access to both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. The internet browser is one of the best you’ll discover on any smartphone. You’ll also find that the keyboard makes navigation simple and fast.
Overall, the Nokia X6 is a great smartphone. However, we question how viable of an option it is for most people due to the high price tag. Still, if you’re able to get your hands on one we believe you’ll be more than satisfied with the X6’s performance and speed.
LG Bliss
Posted on July 26, 2010
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LG Bliss
Basic Features
- Full HTML Browser
- Music Player with Background Music
- easyedgeSM capable
- Stereo Bluetooth Capable
- Full Touch Screen
- 2.0M Camera w/ Camcorder
- On-Screen QWERTY Keypad
Organizational Features
- Speakerphone
- Voice Commands
- E-mail w/ Message Notification
- MicroSD support up to 16GB
Technical Specifications
- E911 Ready
- GPS Enabled
- CDMA/ EVDO
- Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours*
- Standby Time: Up to 13 days*
- Battery: 950 mAh lithium ion (Li-Ion)
- Dimensions: 4.23″ x 2.28″x .47″
- Display: 240×400 pixels - 262K Color TFT
- Weight: 3.42 ounces
- Hearing Aid Compatibility – M4/T3 Rating
Included
- Battery
- Travel Charger with detachable USB Data Cable
- User Guide
- Stereo Headset
Palm Pixi Plus
Posted on July 23, 2010
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The Palm Pixi Plus is the latest smartphone available at AT&T. Sleek, compact, and stylish, this is an excellent entry-level smartphone. It comes with all the features one would hope to find in a smartphone, and the best part is that it can be yours for $49.99 simply by signing a two year service agreement. You can also get a Palm Pixi Plus through Verizon for only $29.99.
What we like best about the Palm Pixi Plus is that it’s Wi-Fi compatible. This is an upgrade from its predecessor, the Palm Pixi. The Pixi Plus also has access to your carrier’s 3G network. This means that no matter where you go you’ll almost always have internet access on your smartphone. And, of course, the Pixi Plus doubles as a GPS navigator. Better yet, Verizon users can tether up to five wireless devices to the Pixi Plus, thus turning it into a mobile Wi-Fi router and hotspot. Of course, doing this costs an extra $40 per month and comes capped with 5 GB of data. Not bad for such a cheap (and dependable) smartphone.
The Palm Pixi Plus allows for multitasking, something that hasn’t even been available on iPhones until recently. For those who don’t know, multitasking means you can run several apps, programs, and websites at the same time. Much like a computer or laptop, multitasking smartphones let you navigate quickly between various tasks.
Other features include a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.6-inch multitouch screen. Indeed, this is an excellent smartphone for avid texters who enjoy the feel of a physical keyboard. The 2 megapixel camera leaves much to be desired, so don’t purchase this phone if you’re looking to take high-quality photos. Besides that, we feel users will overall be very satisfied owning the Palm Pixi Plus.
Upcoming Smartphone Releases: Part 2
Posted on July 16, 2010
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Below is a list of smartphones slated to be released sometime within the next few months. Most have been confirmed, but some are still only rumors. Stay tuned for more updates.
BlackBerry 9670 Flip – Verizon Wireless. Release date: August 2010. Features: Likely will run on BlackBerry OS 6, clamshell shape and structure, large external and internal displays, and a 5 megapixel camera.
Nokia E5 – Unlocked. Release date: August 2010. Features: Direct access to corporate email, 5 megapixel camera, 2.4-inch display screen, and Wi-Fi and 3G compatible.
Nokia N8 – Unlocked. Release date: September 2010. Features: 12 megapixel camera (i.e. the best camera phone on the market), Wi-Fi and 3G network compatible, and HD video playback.
HTC Vision – T-Mobile (rumored). Release date: September 2010 (rumored). Features: QWERTY touch slider phone, excellent resolution, and powered by the Android OS (possibly version 2.1).
Nokia C7 – Unlocked. Release date: October 2010. Features: 3.5-inch full body capacitive touchscreen, 8 megapixel camera with flash (unconfirmed), and runs on Symbian 3 OS.
LG Panther – Carrier Unknown. Release date: October 2010. Features: Windows Phone 7 smartphone, slide out QWERTY keyboard, Wide VGA capacitive touchscreen, and 5 megapixel camera with LED flash.
Dell Thunder – T-Mobile and AT&T. Release date: October 2010. Features: Large display and integrated Hulu app, 8 megapixel camera with video and photo editor, and 4.1-inch display.
Dell Lightning – AT&T, T-Mobile. Release date: December 2010 (rumored). Features: Windows Phone 7; multi-touch pinch zoom; supports Silverlight, Flash, and Flash Video.
Samsung Omnia 3 – most likely Verizon Wireless. Release date: January 2011 (rumored). Features: Windows Phone 7, 5 megapixel camera with flash, and high-quality apps thanks to Silverlight 4.
Dell Flash – Possibly AT&T, possibly unlocked. Release date: March 2011 (rumored). Features: Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, and video recording.
Upcoming Smartphone Releases: Part 1
Posted on July 8, 2010
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Below is a list of smartphones coming out in June and July 2010. Most have been confirmed, but some are still only rumors. Stay tuned for more updates.
Sony Ericsson Aspen – Unlocked. Release date: June 2010. Features: full QWERTY keyboard, Windows Mobile 6.5.3 device, and long battery life (8 hours of uninterrupted talk time).
Dell Aero – AT&T. Release date: June 2010. Features: full body touchscreen (3.5-inch nHD display), specs designed to handle high-quality video streaming (includes Flash Lite 3), and access to Google Mobile Services.
HTC Aria – AT&T. Release date: June 2010. Features: powered by the Android 2.1 operating system, consolidates your social network feeds, and access to the Android Market (includes over 50.000 apps).
Nokia C6 – Unlocked. Release date: June 2010. Features: ideal for social messaging, full QWERTY keyboard (a slider smartphone), and 3.2-inch nHD touchscreen.
HTC Wildfire – Unlocked. Release date: July 2010. Features: full body 3.2-inch touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera (includes flash and auto focus), and ability to share apps over social networking websites. (Note: this smartphone is designed for those who don’t want to spend a lot of money yet want a nice smartphone, and therefore doesn’t feature the highest quality gaming and web browsing features.)
BlackBerry Bold 9800 – AT&T. Release date: July 2010 (rumored). Features: slider QWERTY phone, runs on BlackBerry OS 6, and very compact design.
Motorola Flipout – Carrier Unkown. Release date: July 2010. Features: designed for social networking, runs on Android 2.1 operating software, a multi-touch 2.8-inch touchscreen, and full QWERTY keyboard.
Samsung Galaxy S – T-Mobile. Release date: July 2010. Features: runs on Android 2.1 OS, 4-inch touchscreen, and a front-facing web camera in addition to the 5-megapixel camera on the back.
Motorola Droid X – Verizon Wireless. Release date: July 2010. Features: Improved resolution, a capacitive touch screen, and the Android 2.1 operating system.
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HTC MyTouch 3G Slide
Posted on June 30, 2010
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The newest T-Mobile Android 2.1 OS device is the HTC MyTouch 3G Slide. Available in three colors—black, white, or red—the Slide goes on sale today, June 2. Most of the features found in the MyTouch 3G, the predecessor to the Slide, are also found on this phone. However, there are a couple key differences. For instance, the Slide comes with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, which helps the phone maintain its overall compactness. Moreover, it features a large touch screen (3.4 inches) with HVGA resolution, thus ensuring high quality viewing.
The Slide has several awesome features. For example, it comes with a 5 megapixel flash camera and video recorder. As expected, the Slide has a Micro-USB port, making it simple to transfer data and sync with your computer in addition to charging your phone. A capacitive touch screen, 3G and WiFi capabilities, Bluetooth, excellent call quality, a GPS navigator, and an optical trackpad are other key features of the Slide. Besides a few tweaks here and there, it’s obvious to say that the Slide is only a slight upgrade over its predecessor. Still, it’s important to note that the Slide is an excellent choice for someone in search of a reliable smartphone.
Great Offer from T-Mobile for Two Smartphones
Posted on June 16, 2010
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T-Mobile has a great family plan offer available only online. If you sign a 2-year service agreement you can get two free Nokia Nuron smartphones, which are normally priced at $179.99 each. No activation fee is required, but you do have to pay $99.99 per month for two cell phone lines.
Some specifics in the fine print should be pointed out. The plan comes with 750 Whenever Minutes, unlimited nationwide text messaging, and unlimited web access. Weeknight minutes (defined as between 9:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.) are free everyday of the week, and weekend minutes (defined as between 12: a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday) are also free. Whenever Minutes apply to all other times of the week. For typical users, 750 shared minutes should be more than enough for two people, but we caution you to be aware that 45 cents are charged for each minute you go over the plan.
We feel this is an excellent deal, particularly for couples in search of a great smartphone deal. You’re essentially saving $430 off what you’d normally pay for these phones and service plans through T-Mobile. Better yet, you get unlimited web access. The Nokia Nuron is by no means the best smartphone on the market, but it’s an excellent deal for those in search of a reliable smartphone at a reasonable price. In fact, we feel comfortable going so far as to proclaim this the best smartphone deal on the market today. Get an equally great deal on Nokia Accessories from Discountcell.com
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