Pick of the Best Internet Phones
If you are a fan of the internet but have never been quite satisfied with web browsing via your mobile do not despair.
All the major manufacturers are aware of the demand for internet usage via your mobile handset and are all offering some superb internet phones.
The current generation of phones are able to download information quickly.
3G is a popular and fast type of connectivity – think of it as the equivalent to broadband in your home.
The maximum 3G speed is 384 Kbps and this allows you to download a 4.5MB file in about 90 seconds. 3G also enables you to make video calls.
Even faster than 3G is HSDPA, giving you more bandwidth. HSUPA is a further enhancement, improving the speed of file uploads.
A few phones offer Wi-Fi, and this is worth considering as it usually provides fast and cheaper web access.
Three of the best internet phones you should consider…
Samsung i780
A Smartphone with a full qwerty keyboard
Uses the Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system
Can send and receive emails
Built in Wi-Fi adaptor, stereo Bluetooth and GPS
Powerful battery
Nokia E51
An attractive, slim phone
Internet access via HSDPA
Access to the net at Wi-Fi hotspots
Nokia Maps pre-installed
Uses Symbian S60 operating system
Can view common email attachments such as pdf and Microsoft Office files
Can send and receive emails
Sony Ericsson K660i
Attractive and funky looking handset
Mid price handset
Features illuminated browser shortcut keys that become active when surfing
HDSPA connectivity
Landscape mode on screen for better viewing of web pages.