August 30, 2008
The Samsung SGH-A227 is a simple easy to use phone for those on the lookout for their first phones. This is a flip phone with basic functions like making and receiving calls as well as messages.
While the sound and call quality of the Samsung SGH-A227 is not that great it can be satisfactory for those who just need the basic tool for communication. The very basic features are expected with the cheap price of $9.99 with service contract.
This cell phone is not a winner in the looks department though as it looks very traditional in basic black. It is however a compact phone measuring 5.5 inches in length, 0.79 inches in thickness and 1.76 inches in width. It only weighs 3.4 ounces.
You can store a maximum of 500 contacts including each contact’s email address and up to five phone numbers. You can however store 250 more contact using the SIM card. Choose from one of the ten polyphonic ring tunes and match them with your caller groups.
This phone has all the basic features of traditional phones like a vibrate mode, timer, calculator and currency converter. You also get a browser-based POP3 email.
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August 30, 2008
The Samsung SGH-T229 for T-Mobile is a camera phone but unlike its competitors it does not have the capability to record videos. This phone’s camera is also not satisfactory as the photos were of poor quality. However, this Samsung delivers quality call and has a speakerphone.
If you are using your phone mostly for sending SMS messages then the keypads and display would disappoint you. If there’s anything that will get your attention and will convince you to purchase this unique it is the bright red front flap although it would have been better if both the flap and the ear of the phone were done in red instead of donning the rear face in silver.
This is really a basic phone without sensational features but it is priced cheaply so those who are choosing their first phones might be satisfied with this one. It is sized just like the average cell phone at 3.6 inches in length, 0.8 inches in thickness and 1.9 inches in width.
While it does not have a photo ID to help you identify callers, it does have the capacity to store a thousand contacts including five phone numbers and the email address for each contact. You can also choose a photo as well as specific polyphonic ringtones for your caller groups. A saving grace of this phone is its Bluetooth and instant messaging features.
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August 29, 2008
The Motorola w755 Purple Phone for Verizon is a feature-packed clamshell phone. It has Bluetooth music streaming and allows you to buy songs and download them using the EV-DO network of Verizon. The phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera which can capture video clips. Battery life is however very short with only 3.7 hours of talk time.
Verizon’s high-speed EV-DO network allows you to surf the net and get access to the multimedia services offered by Verizon. You can use it as an office or business phone as it can download at a speed of 400 to 700 kbps. No one can however stop you from using your W755 to download your favorite videos!
Verizon’s V Cast Music service allows you to download songs right to your phone. By purchasing music from your phone you get two song formats one for your phone and another one for PC downloading. The V Cast Video service is also another exciting feature of this phone which allows you to download video clips or stream videos.
The Motorola w755 Purple Phone is GPS-enabled so you can easily access VZ Navigator which is very helpful when you’re lost and want to find a certain location. This will also serve as your guide to points of interest, ATMs and other important areas in the United States.
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August 29, 2008
The Motorola RAZR VE20 for Sprint is the latest addition to Motorola’s RAZR line. Nothing exciting about this flip phone from its looks down to its features. However, it retains Motorola’s trademark of excellent phone voice quality even in noisy environments.
This 3.5 ounce phone has a wheel interface from which you can directly access Sprint’s service hot links. Battery life is is average with 5.5 hours of talk time. The 2 megapixel camera is average but it will do if you don’t intend to have your photos printed in large sizes.
You can call this phone a jack of all trades but master of none because it has almost all the basic and extra features present in modern phones but it does not boast of one excellent feature. Even the internet browser is very slow you’re better off just using it as a phone than for surfing the Internet. You can use the phone as an EV-DO modem which you can hook up to your PC to get Internet connection.
While the phone has a music player (in this case the Sprint Music Store), you would just be frustrated finding any of the songs in your player.
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August 24, 2008
Sanyo Katana Eclipse for Sprint is a candy bar phone that does not boast of a lot of whistles but can provide the basic functions of a phone. This clamshell handset is a basic phone that’s great for entry level phone users who do not expect much from their mobile phones except the basic services including the ability to make and receive calls and text messages.
The Sanyo Katana Eclipse For Sprint has just passed the FCC so expect it to be available in your nearest dealers soon. The phone may be basic but it still has other modern features like a 2 megapixel camera, Sprint TV, Bluetooth, Sprint Navigation and GPS.
If you want a starter phone that is just within your budget but is fully functional then Sanyo Katana Eclipse For Sprint will do.
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August 24, 2008
The TM506 HSDPA Phone is a compact clamshell phone from Sony Ericsson that’s great for web surfing. This phone was designed in such a way that it can easily fit in your pocket so it’s easy to bring along even when you’re on the go. The phone is generally in chrome with ebony gloss but you can choose between the Emerald or Amber highlights.
The phone is very convenient as you can already see the caller ID just by looking at the outer display even without opening the phone. It has a 2 megapixel camera that can also take video clips and help you with video blogging. You can use this phone to store your favorite tracks and even share them with your friends using the Memory Stick Micro with is removable.
The Sony Ericsson TM506 comes with 3G capabilities so downloading is fast. With this feature, you can keep track of the news and weather conditions in no time at all. Travelers can take advantage of the built-in GPS with Telenav to determine your location.
This is a feature-rich phone which allows you to use the internet, chat, email your contacts, do video blogging, get photos and video clips, listen to music, and of course, make voice calls.
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August 19, 2008
The Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is made of highly lightweight carbon fiber, stainless steel, titanium and polished glass. Thus, expect a lot of class and luster from this mobile phone. The phone boasts of minimalist seamless surfaces that makes the phone not only impressive but quite attractive.
If you are like most people who use their phones to tell the time then the tap for time feature of the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte will impress you and will suit you fine. Just tap the steel surface which is located just below the display two times and the clock automatically appears on the screen. This phone’s display is doubly exciting because the background images changes during the day.
The 3G-capable Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte has a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 4GB internal memory plus a micro USB for great connectivity. Your phone will also be a lot neater sans the glass smudges with the anti-fingerprint coating.
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