Nokia 2600 Classic Review
If you are looking for a cracking, value for money mobile phone then consider the Nokia 2600 Classic.
This handset is nothing new, but with fresh and funky Xpress-On covers you can change the handset to suit your mood, keeping that new, fresh look for longer. Both the front and back covers can be changed and colours range from blue to orange, from black to beige.
Nokia fans will be delighted with the standard Nokia keyboard layout, which is easy to use. The menu interface is familiar and easy to navigate and the screen is bright and functional – just as you would expect from a low price point mobile.
For added convenience, shortcut keys can be determined by the user so you can quickly access your favourite functions. One such function may be the built in FM radio, or the VGA camera (which is pretty basic). There are also pre-loaded games, such as Snake EX2, Galaxy Balls and Sudoku. Other features include a voice memo, alarm, calendar, calculator, stopwatch, currency converter and expense manager.
The lack of any powerful applications means this handset can last for up to 580 hours on standby and provides 6 hours talk time.
For around £50 on Pay-As-You-Go this cheap mobile phone is hard to ignore and will make a reliable handset for plenty of every day use.
Nokia to Launch the N97 Touch Smartphone
Just months after the release of the much-anticipated N96 Nokia has announced plans to launch the N97 in the first half of 2009.
The N97 will be the second mobile phone from Nokia to use the S60 Touch user interface and offers a full QWERTY keyboard. With 32GB of internal memory this phone looks set to be a success.
The handset has a 5MP camera with auto focus and flash, which is vastly superior to the iPhone.
Nokia is aiming to make advances in the social networking arena and will introduce So-Lo (or Social Location) through the N97. This allows the user to share their location or geo-tagged photos with others. The home screen will show your appointments and email and will also display what other people. using the So-Lo function are up to.
The N97 mobile phone supports HSDPA and Wi-Fi and will be released in the first half of 2009.
Designer Mobile Launched by Porsche
In todays economy, cheap mobile phones are being snapped up by money conscious consumers. However, at the other end of the scale there is still a demand for exclusive designer mobile phones.
Porsche have recently revealed their offering to the market – the P’9522. Constructed from a single aluminium block with a single sheet of scratchproof glass the handset is finished in black and brushed aluminium.
The phone offers a state of the art touch screen, which is 2.8 inches in size and has a 400×240 pixel OLED display for superb colour reproduction and brightness.
Sat Nav is available thanks to the built in GPS receiver and there is Wi-Fi for fast data communication and web browsing. Additionally the phone offers an MP3 player, video player and a 5MP auto focus camera with flash.
Finally, PIN codes are not required with this phone – it can be locked and unlocked via fingerprint recognition.
For pricing details or further info you need to contact a Porsche Design Store or visit the website www.mobileporschedesign.com
Lobster 621 – Gorgeous Looks for just £25
If you are searching for a low priced pay-as-you-go handset but are uninspired by the vast array of basic phones on offer then perhaps you should check out Virgin Mobiles exclusive Lobster 621 handset.
Available only from Virgin Mobile for £25 the Lobster is a stunning handset and looks much more impressive than a £25 price tag would suggest.
It has a sleek, mirrored front which offers a touch of glamour. The handset is slim and relatively lightweight, which adds to its visual appeal. The small and thin buttons add to the look (but do take away from ease of use) and there is a handy navigation key in the centre of the handset, which also doubles as a music or video controller.
The music function performs well and a WAP browser and JAVA gaming are also available. The 10MB of internal memory can be increased with an optional microSD card up to 2GB.
The only downsides to this phone are the 1.3MP camera, which has no flash and struggles in several light conditions. The screen on the handset also lets it down, due to its small size and offering only 65,000 colours – the result being a slightly fuzzy display.
The overall verdict is that this is a phone which has been designed for style rather than substance. However, its stunning looks are sure to attract quite a crowd and for £25 it is an incredibly cheap mobile phone and its one to be considered.