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"This svelte, clamshell phone looks just like the Razr--and it includes some of the same impressive features. PC World Canada rating: 71 Good.

A spitting image of Motorola's black Razr phone, Samsung's MM-A900 bears the same sleek clamshell design and an equally vibrant and roomy internal LCD. (One major difference between these models: Samsung's model is only available in the U.S., so customs and unlocking fees are a definite factor when comparing it to other models). And, for the most part, the two standard cell phones carry the same impressive features. But, the MM-A900 suffers from short talk-time battery life, sub-par audio and dull photos generated from its 1.3-megapixel camera.

Review Courtesy of PC World Canada (click for full Review)

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"There's a lot you'll put up with if your date is really, really hot. He or she could have some bad habits, emotional issues, maybe even be a little hard of hearing. The VK Mobile VK2020 phone ($399) is that hot—head-turning, eye-popping hot—so those who take it out on the town will be able to overlook its flaws...

Review Courtesy of PC Magazine (click for full Review)

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"This cell phone/iPod hybrid works well for making and receiving calls, but it doesn't excel as an audio player. PC World Canada rating: 74 Good.

There's a lot to like about Motorola's Slvr L7 (another phone you'll have to get from the U.S. and unlock if you want to use it here in Canada), the company's latest cell-phone/iPod hybrid. It's pretty, sleek and fairly easy to use for making and receiving calls; and its integration of iPod features is a great extra. Unfortunately, it doesn't excel as a music listening device.

Review Courtesy of PCWorld Canada (click for full Review)

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"Motorola indicated that it landed orders for its first CDMA-supported Z1 handset from China-based telecom service carrier China Unicom for 50,000 units. The company anticipates strengthening ties with China industry players to help boost the company’s market share in China by five percentage points to 25%.

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"Instant messaging and email aficionados will like this phone's capabilities--and its stow-away keyboard. PC World Canada rating: 72 Good.

Looking for a cell phone that lets you stay connected via email and instant messenger? You don't need a pricey PDA hybrid phone to get the messaging features you crave. Consider the LG F9200 (available in the U.S., unlocking required for Canada). This candy bar-style standard cell phone features a hidden QWERTY keyboard, which slides out from beneath the handset, enabling you to type messages much more easily....

Review Courtesy of PCWorld Canada (click for full Review)

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"As can be said of Nextel phones in general, if you're looking for a phone for personal use only, the i870 is probably not the best choice. However, for business users, the ability to store and synchronize calendars and contact info along with the walkie-talkie PTT are strong selling points. The i870 stands apart from the usual super-chunky, ruggedized Nextel pack: it's somewhat less bulky, has a good camera, memory expansion slot and an MP3 player with stereo headphone jack. If you're looking for a feature phone for your workforce, Nextel now has the answer: the Motorola i870. Though it might lack the sex appeal of feature phones from other carriers, it has excellent build quality, good battery life and works reliably....

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"Released for Cingular, the compact Nokia 6126 integrates a push-to-open button to automatically glide into the open position. To enjoy music on the go, the 6126 can play music through its digital music player with an optional wired or Bluetooth wireless stereo headset. The integrated 1.3-megapixel camera includes 8x digital zoom and a full screen portrait mode viewfinder. Additional features include streaming audio and video support, built-in 3D games, local and remote synchronization of contact, calendar, and to-do lists, and enhanced voice features including speaker-independent name dialing....

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"The device itself is striking, and seems solidly constructed with a metal grille for the speaker phone, matt blue/black finish and a noticeable lack of flimsiness.

The full Qwerty keyboard is easy to get used to, although bigger thumbs may find hitting relatively small keys hard to hit every time. The raised buttons are easy to find, and we adapted quickly to pressing out messages with our thumbs.

Dialling numbers was more awkward but a thumb dial on the right of the device makes scrolling up and down documents easy....

Review courtesy of Computer Active (click for full review)

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"The Nokia N72, announced yesterday, is Nokia's new Nseries fashion phone for emerging markets. Rafe in his Nokia N72 preview summarises and explains the phones features, capabilities and market positioning and concludes that the Nokia N72 could be a best seller.

The Nokia N72 specifications are not at the cutting edge - there is no 3G or WiFi, 'only' a 2 megapixel camera, a 'low' resolution screen, and it runs the 'old' version of S60 (2nd Edition). However this phone has it's own significance and it should outsell any of the other Nseries devices announced thus far. Rafe looks in more detail at the recently announced Nokia N72....

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"Samsung seems to be in a race - with itself! A new phone gets the FCC seal of approval almost every week, while the other biggies like Motorola and Nokia have rarely that many in a month. There's no doubt about it: if you consider the number of phone models, Samsung is set to take the lead position....

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"Motorola's Razr is one of the most popular cell phones in Canada-and I can see whiy: this standard cell phone looks great, offers high-speed web browsing and has a vibrant screen. It's not perfect, however. I encountered poor battery life and inconsistent call quality, plus I got lacklustre photos from its camera.

The Razr V3c I tested improves on the original V3 in a couple of ways. First, it comes with a 1.3-megapixel camera. Second, it supports the almost-broadband-level EvDO network, which means faster page loads when you're using the internet browser.

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"Bell Canada and SANYO Canada
today announced the nationwide availability of the new SANYO SCP-7500 EV-DO
enabled mobile phone exclusively from Bell Mobility. EV-DO (EVolution Data
Optimized), is the fastest mobile network ever commercialized, delivering data
at blistering speeds that can reach up to 2.4 megabits per second. The SANYO
SCP-7500 combines broadband-like download speeds of the Bell EV-DO service
with several multimedia features including MP3 player, 1.3 mega-pixel digital
camera, video camera, video clip streaming service, and 70 MB (megabytes) of
internal memory - all housed in a rugged rubberized DuraGrip(TM) sports
design....

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"Samsung's latest 3G handset - the SGH-Z540V - landed in the shops recently. Of course, it is alongside some fine 3G handsets like the BenQ-Siemens EF81 and the Motorola RAZR V3x. Does it stand up to be counted ? We try out the Vodaphone model on the catwalk....

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"There's a lot you'll put up with if your date is really, really hot. He or she could have some bad habits, emotional issues, maybe even be a little hard of hearing. The VK Mobile VK2020 phone ($399) is that hot—head-turning, eye-popping hot—so those who take it out on the town will be able to overlook its flaws.

The VK2020 makes the Motorola SLVR L7 look like a house brick. It will turn heads, attract comments, and convince good-looking people that you're worth talking to. At 3.7 by 1.9 by 0.3 inches and 1.9 ounces, you can almost balance it on a finger. It feels solid, not cheap, and has the same flat keypad with raised rubber numbers that the SLVR does, although the keys are much tinier on the VK2020. Yet there's an MP3 player with 100MB of storage in this little tri-band phone, along with Bluetooth, USB Mass Storage capability, a 1,000-contact phone book, and two Java games....

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"Sprint Nextel launched the LG LX350 on its PCS network. The LX350 is a mid tier handset, but still manages to do so with a sub-$100 price point....

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"Samsung today unveiled its latest entry level clamshell phone, X507 will be carried by Cingular. The Samsung X507 is a GSM quad-band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) phone with EDGE (Class 10) capabilities.

Weighing just around 2.9 ounces, the phone features a 128 x 160 pixel, 65K UFB color display and available in colours, metallic blue and silver. This week the X507 popped-up on the Samsung page with the Cingular branding on it, officially showing that it will launch with the US #1 carrier. What more is that the phone is expected to be priced below $100....

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"What defines a true global traveller or a mobile professional? A suitcase with important papers, a bag filled with essentials, a good suit, sunglasses, ofcourse a passport and a mobile phone. But not just any run of the mill kind. After all, the cellphone is an important addition to yourself, when you greet your client.

So, say bonjour to the Motorola A840. It's one of those phones which likes to say hello to both a CDMA and a GSM network. So, you could use the services of a CDMA operator like Tata Indicom and a GSM provider like Hutch in one phone - but not at the same time. All you have to do is go to settings. Select the phone mode, choose your operator and voila. This is a great option when travelling between country and city networks. It's also got a retractable antenna for improving signal reception, which is very handy....

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"Nokia seem to have at last regained their vision for mobile phone design and are now once again producing mobile phones that are both functional and attractive. The latest at arrive with us for review is the Nokia 6280 which is the latest in the range of slider phones.

The small Nokia box arrived at the office and from the outside looked like bog standard Nokia fare, but inside sat a rather attractive 6280 in black (also available in a silver graphite). It measures 100 x 46 x 21mm and weighs 115 grams, its build is just right to sit in the palm of the hand without being too small and feeling lightweight....

Review Courtesy of LordPercy (click for full Review)

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"We like this phone. It makes us look popular, with friends and strangers alike crowding round to watch as its lower half twists from standard keypad (for phone calls) to a right angle (for camera action) and all the way round (for music player buttons)....

Article Courtesy of Stuff (click for full Article)

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"The Nokia N91 will feature a 2 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, Line-in for recording, Bluetooth, WCDMA, WiFI USB, Macromedia Flash Player, Music Shop, which will allow users to purchase and download music over the air, PC Sync of music files via Windows Media Player 11.

The N91 will also feature Universal Plug and Play, which offers network connectivity of PCs and other wireless devices. UPnP leverages TCP/IP and the Web to enable control and data transfer among networked devices in the home and around the home. UPnP technology can be supported on essentially any operating system....

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Posted by Peter at 07:09 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"Released for Sprint PCS, the Sanyo SCP-3100 comes in four different color choices designed to coordinate with a unique sense of style. The SCP-3100 features a VGA camera with digital zoom, a high-quality speakerphone, vivid 65K-color internal display, large easy-to-read external LCD display, and a long lasting 1000 mAh battery. With Sprint PCS Ready Link walkie-talkie service, users can enjoy quick, two-way communication across the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

Article Courtesy of Mobiledia (click for full Article)

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"Contrary to prior reports that this thing would run Windows Mobile, you can plainly see that it doesn't; we understand it uses the same software build as the RAZR V3x, which might imply it's a UMTS device as well. A second trustworthy source let us know that the device would pack a 2 megapixel camera, and would be positioned as Moto's new flagship phone due for Q4 2006 or Q1 2007 launch, which jibes with everything else we've been hearing, and starts to pull this picture together....

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"As more businesses prohibit the use of camera-equipped cell phones and smart phones on work premises, mobile professionals are finding themselves in a bit of a conundrum. Most higher-end and smart phones do include cameras, so some users are finding that their choice in handsets is limited. Fortunately, for fans of the Nextel i930, which was the first Windows Mobile smart phone to support Nextel's iDen network, you can now get a cameraless version with the Nextel i920 by Motorola. The i920 offers many of the same great features of its sibling, such as dual-band GSM roaming, Direct Connect walkie-talkie services, and more. Unfortunately, it also suffers from the same drawbacks--that is, no Bluetooth and a clunky design....

Review Courtesy of c|net (click for full Review)

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"P&C has just unveiled a new Sky phone in Korea, the IM-S100. This slide phone has a rather nice set of features: MP3 playback, 256MB of internal memory, 2MP camera, Mbank, 33000 word dictionary, ... all for approximately 400000Won (347EUR). But tough luck for all non-Koreans out there, because it's only available over there....

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"Nokia's gone big on slider phones this year, and this is the smallest and most elegant of the bunch.

The sliding action is smooth and robust and reveals a keypad that you'll really only need for tapping in numbers and texting. You can control almost everything else, including the Java games, with the D-pad and soft keys that are available when the slide is closed....

Review Courtesy of T3 (click for full Review)

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"In an effort to capitalize on the converged “global phone” market, Cingular Wireless has announced the impending launch of the LG CU500, which is rich in mobile data and video telephony functionality.

It supports quad-band GSM/EDGE networks for voice and data, as well as the WCDMA standard, to ensure compatibility with both European and North American networks. HSDPA is also included, allowing for super-fast downloads over Cingular’s High Speed Downlink Packet Access network....

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"The FCC approved Thursday the much-anticipated device, which melds a Blackberry’s keyboard with Razr’s thin styling and metallic finish. The phone runs on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile software and represents Motorola’s best hope for grabbing a piece of the corporate market dominated by Palm Inc. and Research In Motion’s Blackberry.

Motorola unveiled the device with much fanfare last summer and had said it would hit shelves during the first quarter of this year. Its delayed debut hasn’t helped the Schaumburg telecom company shed its reputation for blowing deadlines. However, Verizon Wireless, the carrier widely rumored to be the first to offer the Q, is known for rigorous testing and tough standards that frequently trigger product delays.....

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"E-Ten will be ready soon to launch a new Pocket PC Phone Edition - but this time exclusively for the Asian market: the M550. The M550 might replace the M500, basically with the same major specifications but with a different keypad layout, with Mobile Windows 5 and as said before, it will be available in white

Article Courtesy of The Unwired (click for full Article)

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"Word is out that Pantech's dual-band PG-3700 has been approved, having passed all the required norms set by the FCC. The phone is apparently compatible with GSM, DCS and PCS 1900 MHz networks in Europe....

Article Courtesy of MobileWhack (click for full Article)

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"The BlackBerry 8700c is the first smartphone from Research in Motion (RIM) to feature "Intel Inside." Released by Cingular Wireless for use on its nationwide network, the new handset improves upon earlier models by incorporating a larger amount of user-accessible memory, and it is the first BlackBerry to offer the high-speed EDGE data-handling capability.....

Review Courtesy of NewsFactor (click for full Review)

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"LG's new T-DMB phone measures a slim 19.6mm in thickness and weighs a svelte 120 grams. It sports a high quality 2.2" 262k color QVGA LCD screen and employs the 'IPS method' for an optimal viewing solution. Most cellphone displays look rather murky and dim from the side view, but the IPS method grants a clear display up to a maximum 17- degree viewing angle....
Article courtesy of UberGizmo (click for full review)

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"Pantech Group, South Korea’s second largest mobile phone maker, said Thursday (April 13) it has agreed to supply GSM handsets to a major French telecommunications service carrier.

Under the agreement, Pantech will provide its PG-3500 GSM handset to Bougues Telecom, one of the top three French mobile telecommunications service vendors. It is also negotiating deals with other French service operators and open market distributors, aiming to crack the top five handset suppliers in France by late 2008.

Article courtesy of EETimes (click for full review)

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"Phones like the Samsung SGH-P300 get their appeal from their compact sizes and low weights. While we have seen similar looking "credit card" type phones in the past, none of them have really offered a complete spec sheet that could compete with other normal handsets of their time like the P300 can.

Calculator jokes aside, the P300 shows that Samsung can make handsets that are seriously small and thin - and a bit novel. That's a nice change for a company known best for a sea of silver clamshells, and more recently for a number of Motorola RAZR/SLVR wanna be devices. The P300's minimalist design isn't for everybody, but it will certainly have its appeal to many. The question is, does the device manage to offer more than just the design? Read on to find out....

Review courtesy of Mobileburn(click for full review)

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"The worldwide popularity of Sony Ericsson's Walkman-branded handsets boosted its profits to record levels last year. Offering exceptional design and usability, devices such as the W600i outsold other music phones to become the handheld of choice for many consumers.

This summer, Cingular are planning to launch the W810i, Sony Ericsson's latest Walkman music phone. Offering similar imaging and digital music features as the W600i, the W810i integrates an improved 2.0-megapixel camera with autofocus, flash, and video recording capabilities, and adds Mega Bass for enhanced sound through the dual external speakers....

Review courtesy of Mobiledia (click for full review)

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This is in addition to their announced partnership with myspace. Now all they need to do is release one of their phones. -Ed.

"HELIO LLC, a new mobile service built for young, connected consumers, and Yahoo!(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today announced a relationship to give Helio members access to one of the most extensive suites of Yahoo! services available from any mobile brand. Through this relationship, Helio members will stay connected to their favorite Yahoo! services such as Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Messenger, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Sports and more on Helio's 3G services....

From the Yahoo Press Release (click for full Press Release)

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"Verizon's new smartphone offers good looks with great business features, but a lack of some connectivity options knocks the XV6700 down a few pegs. Business road warriors can find better options in the super-popular Palm Treo 700w.....

Review courtesy of TopTechNews (click for full review)

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"Riding the wave of success following the launch of its RAZR handset, Motorola India roped-in Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor to launch its oval-shaped PEBL handset, which the company says draws inspiration from the look and feel of a pebble alias a rounded stone worn smooth by water.

While "chiselled, thin and defined" are attributes one would associate with the RAZR, the PEBL borders on a "round and smoothed" design form. Motorola says its PEBL features the world's first automated opening mechanism that can be operated both with one hand as also with integrated Bluetooth....

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"Nokia yesterday launched a 3G handset, the 6280, which targets the mid-range segment, aiming to grab 3G market share from Sony Ericsson in the Taiwan market, according to market sources.

The standalone price of the slide form factor 6280, which offers a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, MiniSD memory card and flash light, will be NT$16,800 (US$519). The price will go down to NT$6,180 in packaged sales offered by telecom provider Taiwan Mobile....

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"The 6.9mm is officially the thinnest phone out there, but it’s obviously just a matter of time until it’ll be replaced, so don’t buy on the basis of slimness alone. The phone has some other cool features, so you’ll still be enjoying a decent unit far after the appeal of “the small phone” is gone. The camera here is 2 megapixels, which is beyond impressive for such a slim body. Unfortunately, even Samsung couldn’t pull it off perfectly, and the camera module part of the body is slightly thicker than 6.9mm. The screen is 1.9” in size, with 262,000 colors. That rather small screen will be your navigational guide to the built in media player of the X828. There’s only 80MB of built in memory, so I’m not sure that you’ll be able to build a decent media library on this thing. At least Samsung is showing the wireless peripherals some love, as the X828 features full Bluetooth support...

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"Dave Weinstein reports from CTIA that LG showed off a new music phone called the LG 550 - an EV-DO capable 3G device that supports music and video on demand. LG wouldn't confirm which carrier the phone would ship with, but a bit of experimentation revealed that it was Sprint. This looks like it's going to be a very solid music phone, with a few unique features...

Review courtesy of Gizmag (click for full review)

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"Aston Martin and Nokia are proud to announce the Nokia 8800 Aston Martin Edition, a unique collaboration between two of the world's most aspirational brands. This exclusive iteration of the Nokia 8800 will be manufactured in strictly limited numbers, and features a discrete laser-etched 'Aston Martin' logo on the stainless steel casing. This is complemented by the words so synonymous with Aston Martin, 'Power, Beauty & Soul’, etched into the Nokia 8800's unique stand-alone charging station, plus elegantly-designed packaging bearing the Aston Martin wings....

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"The Orange SPV M600 is an affordable, fully featured Windows Mobile 5 smart phone at a bargain price. It lacks 3G support, but with EDGE you still get fairly decent download speeds and, if you need faster access,the built-in Wi-Fi support gives you the option to access hotspots and other wireless internet links...

Review courtesy of The Registry (click for full review)

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"The D307 is a good concept, but that's about all it is. The lackluster instant-messaging experience automatically makes the D307's defining feature, the integrated keyboard, effectively useless. And the keyboard doesn't work with e-mailing, Web surfing, or adding contacts to the address book.

While I liked the slim form factor and the large color display, the feature set is basic, at best, and doesn't justify the $200 price tag. For a better on-the-go messaging experience, T-Mobile's Sidekick II remains the best option....

Review courtesy of Sci-Tech-Today (click for full review)

Posted by Peter at 07:55 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"The W900 is the latest high-end Walkman model from Sony Ericsson. In addition to its music features, this phone also has UMTS/3G for making video calls, a 2 megapixels digital camera and has 3D hardware accelerator for the latest 3D Java games. Included in the package except for the W900 you will find a charger, HPM-80 headset, battery, USB-cable, CD-ROM with the communication software PC-Suite and Windows drivers and a simple user manual...

Review courtesy of Esato (click for full review)

Posted by Peter at 07:52 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"..we thought the sliding, stainless steel Nokia 8800 was already one of the sexiest fashion phones in the kingdom - that’s why we voted it on to our 2005 Cool List. Gadget tweakers clearly think otherwise though, which is why this week has seen a trio of new luxury 8800s arrive....

Review Courtesy of Stuff (click for full Review)

Posted by Peter at 09:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"That 0.39-inch thick SGH-T509 phone from Samsung -- the slimmest candybar phone so far announced for the US -- just got confirmed today, and should be available in the states this May. The phone features EDGE data, Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity, and a camera of undetermined resolution....

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"Well, it does as long as you want to use the impressive - but fairly limited - selection of content providers available on i-mode, and are willing to view all the videos and content you access on the relatively small 1.9in screen.

But that's partly the point of the Z320i, because considering all the connection options this handset has to offer - to which you can add quad-band functionality and Bluetooth....

Review courtesy of The Register (click for full review)

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"Kids and parents have a reason to smile, as Pantech has announced the Disney Mobile Phone exclusively designed for families and their needs. The DM-P100 will be launched by the Pantech Wireless, Inc. - the U.S. based subsidiary of Pantech Group and would be the first wireless phone by Disney and is on display at the CTIA Wireless 2006. This phone will be customized to meet individual demands and would include exclusive entertainment content and fun applications to meet the needs of the whole family....

Article Courtesy of MobileWhack (click for full article)

Posted by Peter at 08:22 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"The A780 comes in a lot of different flavors depending on which region of the world it is sold, but we got the version that has quadband GSM/EDGE and a VPN client (supporting Nortel, Cisco, Cisco Unity, Check Point, Intel and Netscreen). Another version comes with GPS and/or VoIP SIP support (through EDGE), while another version only supports normal GPRS without EDGE and has no extras....

Review courtesy of OSNews (click for full review)

Posted by Peter at 08:17 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"It's basically a micro PC, complete with two kinds of high-speed Internet access and a slide-out keyboard with a regular layout. The stripped-down version of Windows is robust enough to support applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. And it runs Windows Media Player, which means you can play music and video on the device.

The i730 actually looks like a cell phone, as opposed to a handheld or PDA, which are somewhat larger....

Review courtesy of TopTechNews (click for full review)

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"Today LG Electronics introduced the new CG300, a sleek and sporty clamshell handset featuring two-way Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology with speakerphone, planned to be released on Cingular Wireless.

The CG300 supports Cingular's PTT service which lets consumers instantly speak to individuals or groups of up to 30 people. Storing up to 99 PTT contacts, customers can view a contact's availability before they call...

Article Courtesy of Mobiledia (click for full article)

Posted by Peter at 07:18 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

"Today here at CTIA in Las Vegas, UTStarcom (formerly Audiovox) launched the new CDM7075 cameraphone. The dual-band CDMA handset is targeted at the entry-level market, and as such includes a 65k color 128x160 pixel CSTN display and an external monochrome display with 96x64 pixel resolution. There is also a VGA camera on board.

The 98g (3.5oz) CDM7075 measures 89mm x 48mm x 23mm (3.5" x 1.9" x 0.9") in size and supports a number of different audio formats for ringtones, including MP3. A regular MP3 medial player is not included, however. Other features include voice dialing and a speakerphone...

Article Courtesy of Mobileburn (click for full article)

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From the folks at Engadget. -Ed.

"We were sort of hoping against hope that Palm would officially take the wraps off their new Palm-powered Treo 700p here at CTIA this week, but a highly trusted source has confirmed for us that they won't be making an official announcement until Monday, May 15th (or thereabouts). That date could slip, of course, but it does jibe with the May 28th launch date that's been floating about the interweb....

Article Courtesy of Engadget (click for full article)

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"Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled the thinnest mobile phone in the U.S. market on Wednesday, aiming to take a wider slice out of sales of Motorola Inc.'s popular Slvr.

The t509, which hits the market in May, is a candy-bar shaped phone that is thinner than a deck of cards at 9.8 mm thick and is a tad skinnier than Slvr, which measures 11.5 mm.....

Article Courtesy of Forbes (click for full article)

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The feature-filled Nokia 6126 phone offers Nokia quality, ease-of-use and style in a desirably slim package

Las Vegas, NV, USA - When Nokia (NYSE: NOK) engineers were tasked with designing a sleek, fold-style handset that did not compromise on quality, ease-of-use, style or features, they took up the challenge and delivered a product that changes the conventional wisdom that a slim phone cannot be as powerful as it is beautiful. Today, Nokia unveils the result of this engineering challenge, the quad-band (GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900) Nokia 6126 phone. Featuring a graceful tapered design that averages a mere 17mm (.67 inches) from top to bottom, it still manages to deliver a wide range of the most desired mobile features which are easily accessible via Nokia's hallmark intuitive user interface. The Nokia 6126 phone is expected to be available in North American markets during the 2nd quarter of 2006.

Design
Along with its slim, tapered profile - the Nokia 6126 phone is also just 48mm (1.9 inches) wide and weighs in at a featherweight 112 grams (3.9 ounces). While these compact dimensions make the Nokia 6126 phone easy to pick up, the luxurious soft-touch finish makes it equally hard to put down. Besides the soft-touch black finish, the Nokia 6126 phone can also be found in silver with white, beige or red accents.

For an added touch of fun and convenience, the Nokia 6126 phone also integrates a push-to-open button into its design. Located at the edge of the hinge, the button, when depressed, allows the phone to automatically glide into the open position. This not only makes for convenient one-handed operation, but satisfies the desire to create a level of 'phone envy' among friends.

Features
A full suite of the most popular features has been engineered into the Nokia 6126 phone. To enjoy music on the go, the Nokia 6126 phone includes a digital music player that supports a variety of formats including MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+. With an optional 1 GB microSD card, approximately 1,000 songs can be stored on the hot-swappable memory card and enjoyed using an optional wired stereo headset, or for the ultimate in convenience, through an optional wireless stereo headset using Bluetooth technology.

Quad-band GSM/EDGE technology allows the Nokia 6126 phone to be used on virtually all GSM systems around the world (subject to operator roaming agreements), while Nokia's industry benchmark RF engineering maximizes performance to get the most out of these global networks.

The integrated 1.3 megapixel camera includes 8x digital zoom and a full screen portrait mode viewfinder that lets users see exactly what they are capturing. In video mode, the Nokia 6126 can capture video clips that can be saved, sent, or used as video ring tones on both the internal and external displays. Additional features include streaming audio and video support, built-in 3D games, including a 3D version of the classic 'Snake' game, local and remote synchronization of contact, calendar and to-do lists and enhanced voice features including speaker-independent name dialing.

Ease-of-use
The Nokia 6126 phone implements the all-new third edition of Nokia's popular Series 40 user interface. This user interface builds upon the intuitive menu structure that has made Nokia Series 40-based handsets perennial best-sellers around the world. It also adds 'Active Standby Mode', which allows the idle screen to keep owners informed of calendar and to-do items and to provide quick access to the most-used applications.

To make this powerful functionality easily accessible, the Nokia 6126 phone includes the latest in human interface technology. The main display features an ultra-crisp 2.2 inch 16.7 million True Color TFT 320 x 240 pixel QVGA display to make icons, text and images incredibly sharp and true-to-life. The external display is a full 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel screen - which delivers even higher quality output than the main display found on many phone models. For fast, accurate data entry, the Nokia 6126 phone employs a unique dual level keypad that uses a raised area on each key which allows for the largest possible key size, yet still delivers a natural space between keys for a positive tactile response.

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Today's announcements include the Nokia 2365i phone, a value priced fold-style handset, the Nokia 2865/2865i phone, an eye-catching monoblock design and the Nokia 6175i phone, a sleekly designed mid-tier fold-style device. Each of these new phones is expected to be available during the 2nd half of 2006.

"This new collection of CDMA handsets offer an exceptional range of features, including Bluetooth wireless technology, to consumers shopping for various form factors and at multiple price points," said Timo Ihamuotila, senior vice president of Nokia's CDMA business unit. "Combined with Nokia's driving mission to build high-quality, easy-to-use devices, these new phones bring an outstanding level of value to the CDMA market."

Nokia 6175i phone
Combining a sleek and sophisticated internal-antenna design with a wide array of advanced mobile features, the mid-tier Nokia 6175i fold-style phone is positioned to appeal to wireless customers wanting a stylish, well-featured mobile phone that is intuitive and pocketable. The integrated 1.3 megapixel camera introduces to the Nokia CDMA portfolio a full-screen portrait viewfinder that takes full advantage of the 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel TFT internal display. High-resolution images and videos, digitally zoomed up to 4x, can be sent via multimedia messaging on compatible networks or transferred to a PC using Bluetooth technology or an optional USB cable. Photo printing is simplified with the inclusion of PictBridge compatibility, ensuring easy connection to a variety of PictBridge-enabled printing devices. Consimers can stay plugged in to their music with a built-in stereo FM radio or by streaming audio and video in a variety of formats. The Nokia 6175i phone also supports a variety of location-based services that utilize its integrated GPS receiver.

Only 3.4 ounces, the Nokia 6175i phone offers up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time or up to 14 days of standby time.

Nokia 2865/2865i phone
The Nokia 2865/2865i phone is a new entry-tier monoblock design that combines a contemporary sleek form with a well-appointed set of features selected to satisfy the needs of today's mobile customer. The 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel screen can be used to show off the latest downloadable wallpapers, themes, games and applications, while the built-in FM radio and real-sound ringtones supporting MP3, AAC and other file types let owners express themselves through music. The push-to-talk capable Nokia 2865/2865i phone also features an integrated speakerphone and Bluetooth technology to allow convenient connection to a wide variety of compatible accessories and other devices with Bluetooth technology.

Weighing under 3.5 ounces, the Nokia 2865/2865i provides up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 14 days of standby time.

Nokia 2365i phone
Featuring an uncommonly compact profile for a value-priced handset, the Nokia 2365i phone includes an attractive list of features designed to position it a step above most entry tier CDMA phones. Along with integrated Bluetooth technology and hands-free speakerphone, the fold-style Nokia 2365i phone includes a large 128 x 160 pixel color main display complemented by a high-visibility 96 x 65 pixel blue/black external display. A built-in FM radio connects owners to music and news, and the Nokia 2365i phone can be easily personalized with built-in graphics and unique polyphonic ringtones.

A mere 3.7 ounces, the Nokia 2365i provides up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 10 days of standby time.

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"Nokia has announced a new multipurpose gadget, the Nokia 3250 WESC Limited Edition.The device is a partnership between Nokia and Swedish fashion company, We Are The Supreme Superlative Conspiracy. The Nokia 3250 WESC Limited Edition will be manufactured in 500 copies and comes in a special Nokia WESC Limited Edition Travel Kit that comes with a memory card, a digital version of the WESC Travel Guide....

Article Courtesy of Luxist (click for full article)

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"Motorola today unveiled the RAZR V3m, a music-enhanced CDMA version of the iconic ultra-slim handset.

As Motorola's thinnest multimedia phone for the CDMA network, the RAZR V3m is encased in a refined metal housing for a sculpted clamshell shape.....

Article Courtesy of Mobiledia (click for full article)

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Features:
• Updated and streamlined Motorola RAZR V3 design in three new
hues: dark blue, maroon and violet
• 1.23 megapixel digital camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture
and full screen viewfinder
• iTunes® music software or Motorola’s Digital Audio Music
Player** with mini-USB stereo headset
• Airplane mode
• Hot swappable MicroSD™ memory card
• 262K color wallpapers & screensavers on internal display
• 65K color support on external display
• Speaker independent name & digit dialing
• Dedicated browser and messaging keys***
• Integrated Class 1 Bluetooth technology with imaging, printing,
peer to peer gaming profiles
• Motorola's SCREEN3 technology solution featuring zero-click access
to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content.*
• Rich, pre-loaded or downloaded J2ME™ games, screen savers
and MP3 ringtones
The Motorola RAZR V3i is expected to be available in the first half of 2006. For more information on pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

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"The underpowered Verizon Wireless 8945 makes clear calls, but its features don't measure up well against its competition's. Given its hefty price, we can't recommend this phone. The 4-ounce 8945 is moderately handsome, looking like a 3.5 by 1.9 by 0.9-inch slab of obsidian. The plastic case feels solid, and the hinge has a nice snap to it. Flip it open and you will see a thoroughly average 176-by-220 color screen and a keypad of rather cheap-feeling buttons with green backlights in the corners. A quick-access camera button, volume buttons, and the TransFlash memory card slot are located on the sides....

Review courtesy of ABC News (click for full review)

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"Sony Ericsson has added another handset to its Walkman line from CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas today, the W700.

Building on the success of the W800 Walkman handset, the Sony Ericsson W700 mixes a 'Titanium Gold' color scheme with a familiar bar-style design, and also includes a 256MB Memory Stick PRO Duo. The tri-band Sony Ericsson W700 features a 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, a 262k color 176x220 pixel resolution display, Bluetooth 2.0, and a battery providing up to 30-hours of music playback time.....

Review courtesy of MobileBurn (click for full review)

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"Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today
announced the Motorola i580, the newest iDEN(R) handset to answer the call for
an ultra-durable, stylish, fully equipped handset. It is the first rugged
iDEN(R) clam phone designed to meet strict military specifications for blowing
rain, dust, shock and vibration and to be enhanced with an extensive
multimedia experience, which includes Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, video
and messaging. The phone's durable design and rubber over mold can withstand
even the toughest day on the job or the most demanding outdoor activities, for
those who enjoy an active lifestyle. In addition, users can enjoy myriad
"push-to" functions that make for a truly rewarding push-to-talk (PTT)
experience.

"At Motorola, we constantly strive to deliver products that are as
remarkable as their users -- whose lives are fast paced and demanding -- and
the Motorola i580 is designed to live with them, through tough weather
conditions or less than optimal treatment," said Peter Aloumanis, director,
U.S. Markets Division, Motorola's iDEN(R) Mobile Devices. "However, a durable
(rugged) phone does not mean limited functionality....

The most complete ruggedized phone yet, the i580 contains features new to
iDEN(R) handsets, including:

-- Push-to-Smart Replies - Discretely send a text message using PTT, even
in the most difficult to communicate times.*
-- Push-to-Meet - Users can now create Datebook reminders on their iDEN(R)
handsets and send them to other i580 users via PTT.*
-- Push-to-X (PTX) Manager - The PTX Manager Menu allows users to control
all of the i580's unique Push-To features from one, streamlined,
intuitive menu.
-- Enhanced support for the visually impaired -- The i580's Voice Playback
functionality has a simulated voice to guide users through phone menus
and through placing and receiving phone calls.
-- Front Ported Audio Support - The i580 is equipped with dual, frontal
speakers, as opposed to the traditional single rear speaker.
-- New Lithium Ion Battery - Increased power packed into a compact design
to support handset enhancements without a decrease in talk time.

The phone also has many of the features associated with Motorola's iDEN(R)
technology, including Bluetooth, location-based services*, Selective Dynamic
Group Call (SDGC)*, MOTOTalk(TM), support for expandable memory (Micro SD),
integrated speakerphone, voice recorder, downloadable applications*, and a
two-way radio for instant communication at the touch of a button throughout
the continental US, and to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and
Argentina.

The i580 will be available in Q2 of this year. To view or download an
image of the Motorola i580, please visit

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The L7's little brother is available exclusively at Radio Shack for now. -Ed.

"The Cingular Motorola L6 offers a super slim, edgy design that measures less than ½ inch thick! But, Motorola has stuffed into this thin profile a load of the latest technology including Bluetooth, digital camera and camcorder, instant messaging, and the same precision cut keypad as the super-popular Razr V3....

Courtesy Radio Shack

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"The new Panasonic P506iCII features a 2MP digital camera and a built-in flash. The P506iCII features as its predecessor P506iC the Sony Felica Chip for payments.

Other features of the new NTT DoCoMo phone include a 2.4 inch QVGA resolution screen...

Article Courtesy of i4u (click for full article)

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"The C290 is the first Sprint PCS Vision-enabled phone from Motorola. With
its large, vibrant display, soft-touch exterior and sleek, compact design, the
C290 is ideal for consumers who want a stylish phone and the conveniences of
voice communication, SMS Text Messaging*, and Sprint PCS Vision(SM) services*
to help them stay connected.

"The C290 by Motorola is an ideal phone for consumers looking for value in
their mobile device," said Oliver Valente, senior vice president product
development, Sprint Nextel. "The C290 is Motorola's first phone to support
Sprint PCS Vision(R) and it paves the path for future mobile phone
possibilities between the two companies."

With Sprint PCS Vision, customers can personalize the C290 by downloading
the latest images, ringers, games, and other applications*. It's these
compelling Sprint services* that enable consumers to reflect their unique
interests and enjoy hours of entertainment on the go....

Via Motorola Press Release

"The entry-level C290 puts us back in the game with Sprint and we couldn't
be more thrilled," said Ron Garriques, president of Mobile Devices, Motorola.
"This is a great opportunity to deliver wickedly cool products to Sprint and
its customers, and we're confident that there's much more to come through this
renewed relationship."

Motorola will be showcasing the new C290 as part of Motorola's rapidly
evolving vision of Seamless Mobility during CTIA Wireless 2006 in Booth 2606.

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"THE new Motorola L7 mobile phone is cool, compact and—for some reason known only to the tech company’s designers in Schaumburg, Illinois— it attracts paper clips.

Motorola also calls the latest of its razor-thin phones “Slvr” (pronounced “sliver,” not “silver”). With it, the company hopes to snag mobile users who don’t like clamshell units like the now iconic “Razr.” The L7/Slvr is a candy-bar phone, meaning all its main features are on one side, where the screen is also located...

Review courtesy of Manilla Standard (click for full review)

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"The Samsung A950 is a flip-phone with some unique features. It uses Verizon’s CDMA network for calls and data at the 800/1900 MHz band. The phone features Bluetooth technology, so you can make calls on your headset, and it also has advanced voice-dialing options.

When you take the phone out of the box, you’ll immediately notice the music player controls on the front. You can use four buttons to play/pause, stop, and skip tracks, and a jog-dial to scroll back and forth through a song....

Review courtesy of Design Technica (click for full review)

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"....the Bellwave A308 is your standard GSM phone, with features like a 2 Mega Pixel camera, as well as support for an MP3 player. Aside from that there is also a MiniSD slot for expandable memory, as well as Bluetooth connectivity. With all these features it may as well substitute the RAZR, but then again who am I kidding, with such popularity that the RAZR has nothing can truly replace it. The only thing that remains questionable is the quality and the price of the product. Bellwave will cost quite a bit less than an equivalent handset from Motorola, but bear in mind that build quality is questionable....

Article Courtesy of DLMag (click for full Article)

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