Bargain Nokia with Striking Looks
The Nokia 2630 is a cracking value mobile phone, which will tempt many Pay-As-You-Go customers over the coming months. And who can resist a handset of this quality from a price as low as £35.
Even better is that as this phone is available P-A-Y-G from O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile so the chances are you wont have to change your existing network provider if you want to switch to this handset. You will find this handset with the above providers in outlets such as Argos, Tesco and Carphone Warehouse.
There is a VGA camera onboard, for quick and handy snaps and photo opportunities. Music fans will appreciate the built in FM radio and most will be satisfied with the simple web browser and email application. Other features include voice dialling, a built in loud speaker, Bluetooth and Nokia pre-loaded games.
With a black fascia and keys and a silver case this handset is a real beauty, and looks far classier than its price tag would suggest.
Android Phone Available with T-Mobile
If you are looking for the “next big thing” in the world of mobile phones then is surely must be an Android phone. A development on from 3G and backed by Google, Android phones have got everyone talking.
T-Mobile is currently offering the G1 handset on the Android platform, and it is available free when signing up for a contract price plan. So how does this handset perform?
It is a sleek and stylish handset, and in keeping with the Smartphones of today it is of course touch screen. The screen literally pops up to reveal a QWERTY keyboard (without which, any kind of text entry would prove impossible). The handset is packed with plenty of Google applications and has an Apple-like application store. It has an adequate 3.15MP camera with auto-focus.
This quirky handset performs well, but until it is developed further, users may chose to wait for the G2.
Nokia N85 – Successor to the N96
Fans of the Nokia N96 looking to upgrade their mobile phone should consider the Nokia N85.
This handset is, in all areas, vastly superior to the N96. Firstly, build quality is a vast improvement. It has built in Nokia Maps and features such as dedicated multi media buttons which reveal themselves when you slide the screen up instead of down.
The N85 has a powerful and capable 5MP camera with powerful LED flash which performs well for both still images and video.
The main plus point for this mobile phone is its striking screen. This large OLED display promises improved battery life and the same brightness from an LED powered display, whilst having an exceptionally high contrast ratio.
Pre-loaded applications include the N-Gage gaming platform, which allows the user to purchase games, download trial versions and share high scores and messages with other players. Business users will love the phones email, web browser and document readers. For email, existing POP3 or IMAP email accounts can be used, as well as Mail for Exchange. HTML emails cannot be viewed.
As a music phone, the handset benefits from the dedicated media buttons and a dedicated key, which provides quick access to all of your key services.
This handset is such an improvement over the N96 that it really must be considered when looking to upgrade your handset.
A Credit Crunch Busting Walkman Phone from Sony Ericsson
If you are looking for a cheap, music mobile phone then take a look at the Sony Ericsson W302.
At around £80 this handset may be near the top of your budget, but you certainly get cracking value for your money, especially if you use your phone to download and listed to music.
The handset design is slim and solid, giving a no nonsense feel and is available in silver or black.
The buttons on the front of the handset may be a little small for some, but usability is assisted by the well laid out call and end buttons clustered under the screen.
Inside you will find the usual Sony Ericsson Walkman features such as Stereo Bluetooth, email support and a 2MP camera. 3G connectivity is however absent.
The Walkman music player takes pride of place in this handset and offers superb sound quality whilst being incredibly easy to use. In addition there is an FM radio with RDS support.
Side buttons increase the usability of the Walkman by providing dedicated access to both the music and camera functions.
For just 2MP the camera is surprisingly impressive. However, lack of flash means it only performs well in well-lit surroundings.
In terms of memory the phone has an internal capacity of 20MB and this can be increased by adding up to 512MB via an external memory card.
This handset is sure to prove popular with fans of Sony Ericsson Walkman phones, thanks to its price and features.