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.
The Samsung i8510, Samsung Engineering with Nokia Software
You may think you have read the headline incorrectly, but your eyes are not deceiving you.
Samsung have unveiled the i8510, a mobile phone built using Samsung technology but incorporating Nokia software. And, if you are looking to replace your Nokia N95 and are considering the N96 you may need to think again…
This is of course not the first time Samsung have used Nokia software, but this handset is by far the most impressive.
The i8510 will be available with 8 or 16GB of storage and further memory can be added.
Features include:
Nokia S60 interface means the phone is easy to use and navigate
Quick Office, allowing access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint files.
You can also view pdf files and access zip files.
To watch videos Samsung has added the latest version of RealPlayer including DivX files. Thanks to the 16-million colour display this phone is perfect for movies.
The video camera will record at 640×480 pixels (VGA) and can record in two slow motion modes (like the LG Viewty).
The camera is the jewel in the crown of this handset, with and 8MP sensor. The i8510 really does work well in all light and weather conditions and produces sharp photos that are comparable to a standalone digital camera.
Samsung has outdone Nokia in terms of the camera interface, with more features than the N96, like face, smile and blink detection, easy access shortcuts via the keypad and GPS geotagging. The picture viewer is also more superior than the N96.
So, is this the perfect mobile? Well, not quite. On the downside the i8510 has quite limited signal. If you are on the move this could be frustrating and this is something to bear in mind.
This is the only shortfall in what is actually a 5 star mobile phone, which will surely be raising concerns at Nokia!
Ignore the i8510 at your peril!
Samsung Launch Omnia
If you are looking for a touch screen mobile phone then you should consider the new Samsung Omnia.
According to Samsung this handset offers “Everything in one touch”.
A simple touch of the screen gives you superb high speed internet access - HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, GPS navigation, email and a movie player and thanks to an expandable memory option there is a huge 32GB available meaning countless videos, photos and music tracks can be stored.
Furthermore there is a 5MP camera with video calling and the handset is pre-installed with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional meaning MS Office is fully available.
For more information visit www.samsungmobile.co.uk/omnia
Samsung i200 Smartphone Review
Samsung i200 Review
Samsung has attempted to make inroads into the smartphone market with the launch of the i200.
The tall and thin handset provides plenty of room for a large, quality screen and keyboard.
Corner to corner the screen measures 2.3”. Ideal for those with chunky fingers the number keys are big and well constructed and can be used easily for typing SMS messages and email.
The i200 comes with Microsoft Office Mobile pre-installed, including a PowerPoint viewer and editing capability for Word and Excel.
In terms of 3G technology the i200 supports data connections up to 3.6Mbps, which is extremely useful.
There is a front facing camera for 2-way video calling.
A couple of shortfalls… the absence of Wi-Fi and the 2MP camera mean this phone must be classed as an entry-level smartphone.
Overall the handset build cannot be faulted. However, the i200 can realistically only be classed as a smartphone for those who only need the basics. Anything beyond this and there are far superior phones on the market.