Why should I Buy an apple iPhone 3G?
Pros: Faster data speeds and A-GPS add to an already superb user experience
Cons: Price still high, 2MP camera
Nearest Rival: The Samsung Tocco is the nearest rival to the iPhone 3G and is a worthy touch screen challenger to apple’s throne!
Best Application: Connectivity. The original iPhone could rely on Wi-Fi and EDGE data speeds. The iPhone 3G now boasts HDSPA for ultra fast downloads and web browsing.
Verdict: The best touch screen phone on the market.
Available Networks: O2
Motorola Collaborates with Kodak to create the Moto ZN5.
Motorola has hardly been quick to bring camera phones to the market. Whilst other manufacturers proudly present their 8MP camera phones to the market Motorola are releasing what is their first 5MP camera phone in the ZN5.
So how does the ZN5 rate?
Well, on first glance it looks rather chunky. When you take it in hand and feel the keypad you soon realise that, despite its width, the keys are placed very close together and it is easy to press the wrong key.
Motorola have tried to impress with the powerful camera in this phone, and have gone to great lengths by teaming up with photography giant Kodak. This certainly seems to have benefited the camera function. The screen when in focus is clear, sharp and vibrant. There are 3 handy shortcut keys which are active when taking and having just taken a shot, allowing you to store, discard of share the photo, either by MMS, email, Bluetooth or by submitting it to the Kodak Gallery.
Kodak Gallery is a well-established web site where you can safely store and share photos and order prints and other printed materials. When you view photos taken with the ZN5 on the Kodak Gallery you are sure to be impressed, and the initial quality seems excellent.
The camera phone is lacking some basics, such as shooting in black and white. However, some useful functions are available such as a bright Xenon flash, which enables good quality night time shots.
Strangely Motorola seem to have neglected the quality of video on this handset. The ZN5 does not perform as well as the Moto Z10, so it looks like one step forward, two steps back….
Overall, even though Motorola have collaborated with Kodak this mobile seems rather disappointing. There are many other alternatives on the market offering a more comprehensive, powerful photo and video experience.
The verdict? Could do better….
Fed Up of Your Phone Losing Charge?
If you are often caught out, and find yourself out and about with your phone’s battery completely dead then Vodafone will shortly be able to offer some help.
30 Vodafone stores will shortly be offering “charge boxes”. These boxes are secure lockers that will feature a range of charge pins to connect to a number of different handsets. Customers will be able to leave their phone to charge after making a payment.
Charges are expected to range from £1 for 30 minutes, to £2 for 90 minutes.
For more info visit www.vodafone.co.uk
Argos Range of Nokia Handsets
If you are looking to buy a Nokia handset then consider Argos.
The high street retailer now offers 25 handsets from Nokia, some at bargain prices.
The range starts from the cracking and highly rated Nokia N96 – a must for the mobile phone fan, but not the cheapest at £599.
Towards the middle of the range Argos offer the Nokia 6500 slide on the Orange network. This handset offers good reviews on the Argos website.
Towards the cheaper end of the range is the Nokia 2610, which for £29.99 comes with an £10 of airtime on the Orange P-A-Y-G network.
Finally, the cheapest handset in the range is again the 2610 with T-Mobile. Although it is not supplied with free airtime it would make a great gift, or could be used as a second or emergency mobile. What’s more this handset receives superb reviews.