Music Fans Take Note
LG and Dolby Join Forces
Audio quality on mobile handsets looks set to improve, especially LG’s high-end handsets.
The announcement that it is set to join forces with Dolby means it is likely LG will be introducing Mobile Surround, Natural Bass, High Frequency Enhancer and Graphic Equaliser which deciphers what audio experience is best for the different content types.
Dolby Audio Technology will also be able to level out audio for a more consistent playback volume and users will be guaranteed improved playback quality.
LG looks set to incorporate Dolby mobile technology into its high-end multi-media phones from the end of 2008.
You can find out more by visiting www.lgmobile.com
Forget The Cars
Ever wondered which Mobile James Bond will be using in the upcoming film Quantum of Solace?
The answer is the Sony Ericsson C902.
Yes, 007 will be keeping in touch with the likes of M, Q and co. with the C902. The goods news is that Bond’s limited edition handset will be available to the public and will come bundled with a memory card loaded with 007 content making this phone the perfect gift for Bond lovers everywhere.
The Titanium Silver Cyber-shot C902 will be available for a limited period before the end of the year, in conjunction with the release of the film at the start of November 2008.
This is Bond’s second Sony Ericsson, following Casino Royal where he owned a limited edition silver K800i.
Samsung Slider F400 Review
If your handset simply has to offer you top-notch music quality then Samsung have pulled out all the stops to impress with their F400 slider. This attractive handset boasts a superb Bang & Olufsen music player and speaker set and is likely to be the envy of the competition.
So how does it look?
Underneath the 2.2” screen are four silver hard keys and a circular wheel turn which acts as the navigation key. As the keypad is hidden thanks to the side function the handset looks incredibly sleek when closed.
As you would expect there is a dedicated music button on the side of the phone, which sits along side the dedicated camera button.
What about the music?
By sliding the Bang & Olufsen speaker out from the handset the user is immediately directed to the 3 music options; music player, FM radio and video player. When the music is directed through the external speaker the sound quality is truly excellent and is enhanced by the various acoustic settings, which are often nothing but a gimmick in other handsets.
The F400 can also be used with the users own headphones thanks to the introduction of a 3.5mm port, although there is also a separate port, which is used with the factory supplied Samsung headphones. The advantage of this is that 2 people can listen through headphones at the same time.
Music can be categorised into different genres, artists, albums, play lists and podcasts and where available the album graphic can be displayed. Plenty of content can be stored thanks to the 1GB internal memory.
In addition to the music there is also a 3MP camera, which is sufficient but could be better, and it feels as though this phone is rather geared towards the music and not the photos.
Web users will be pleased with the speedy downloads thanks to the HSDPA, which is a must for a phone of this class.
So, the final verdict on this handset is that it is a must music-wise and thanks to the partnership of Bang & Olufsen the user is treated to a cracking sound experience. The camera could be better but overall this is a stylish and competent phone that should not be overlooked.