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Month: July 2010

  • Nokia X5-01 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia X5 review information page. To be released in late 2010 this is the uses a design style, the land scape slider that manufacturers have been getting up to over the last 12 months.  It is supposedly related to the regular X5-00 but we think that it is probably a better comparison with the E71 and E72 series.  The X5-00 does have a number of decent features that you will probably like.  How much you like will depend on the price of course!  Until we can test one here are our impressions. The X5-01 looks like a decent mid range phone based on construction and feature set.  However being an X series music and multi-media phone you can expect the full array of media players and recorders. Since it comes with a keyboard you will be able to email and text to your hearts content without too much complaint too! Other functionality includes a decent web browser and Wi-Fi - when you 3G data runs low or too slow.  There is also support for internet radio and recording.  The only issue that needs to be addressed is the relatively small display screen.  And finally runs Flash lite 3 so all our wide screen power savers will work on them. Overall another decent mobile phone from Nokia with a interesting design variation.  If you are after something different then this may be the model you are looking for. Specifications
    • Nokia X5-01
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 3.6 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design QWERTY slider
    • 74.3 x W66.44 x D16.85 mm Weight 129 grams
    • Display/s External 2.3 inch TFT 320 x 240
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU ARM 11 600Mhz
    • Memory Up to 200MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features FM Radio with RDS JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BST-5F 3.7V 950mAh Up to 17 days Standby Up to 3.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $399 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia C1-02 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia c1-02 review and information. Released in mid-2010 the C1-02 is another low end mobile phone from Nokia.  A GSM only phone it is directly related to the previosuly reviews C1-01.  It is basically the C1-01 with a redesigned body and missing the camera. Since it is currently being released as we write this page we can't say much about the phone apart from point out the best parts of its specifications. The C1-02 can access data but at GPRS or EGPRS speeds, bluetooth, and a FM radio which you can also record off.  So you can see it can't do much and in this price range you should not expect it to either.  It is a talk and text phone with basic email capabilities. So if that is all you are after than maybe this is the phone for you. Based on this and that we are very familiar with the S40 system this looks another decent but basic mobile phone. Specifications
    • Nokia C1-02
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
    • Design Candy bar
    • L108 x W45 x D13.8 mm Weight 77.5 grams
    • Display/s 1.8 inch TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera N/A
    • Video Camera N/A
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 10Mb available to user Up to 32Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 10.6 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia C1-01 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia C1-01 review and information page. Released in mid-2010 the C1-01 is another entry level mobile phone.  Strangely despite the C1 tag it does not have much in common with the previously reviewed C1-00. We did not expect to many additional bits of functionality apart from the basics so you shouldn't either.  However once again we where and so will you be surprised at that is included. Technically it is a GSM only phone but has the ability to access data though the rudimentary GPRS standard.  Other features include a VGA camera, bluetooth and even microSD card expansion. Until we can test one for real we can't really say much more. So far the C1-01 is definitely going to be one of the best price GSM only phones with functionality that will keep quite a number of people happy for at least 12 months before wanting more. Specifications
    • Nokia C1-01
    • Network Dual-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (dependent on country)
    • Design Candy bar
    • L108 x W45 x D14 mm Weight 79 grams
    • Display/s 1.8 inch TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera 640 x 480 pixels
    • Video Camera 128x 96 pixels @ 10FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 10Mb available to user Up to 32Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 10.6 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia C1-00 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia C1-00 review and information summary. To be released in late-2010 the C1-00 is Nokia's first official dual-SIM mobile phone!  Since it is a low end phone you should not expect much additional functionality beyond talk and SMS. However as usual Nokia has included some essential features for the target market - read on! Dual SIM mobile phones are not common in many parts of the world - yet there is definitely a market for them.  Let's be realistic, most of us (in industrialized countries) have a work phone and a personal mobile.  As a result many of us often carry around two mobile phones.  On a personal level there are many of use who like to take advantage of different call charges offered by various networks and of  course the coverage area for some networks are better than others.  So there are plenty of reasons to have at least 2 different mobile numbers - the list goes on! Despite the dual-SIM ability the C1-00 is a rather basic mobile phone.  Mind you most dual SIM phones are pretty basic anyway.  The C1-00 is the cheapest of the range and offers only the ability swap between the two numbers rather than having both on stand by. As a result the phone has an amazing stand by life of up to 48 days! Other interesting features include a 3.5mm headphone socket, FM radio, speaker phone and a flash light. Incidentally it runs the ancient but low power S30 operating system! Until we get one to assess its construction quality it is clear that the C1-00 is going to be a welcome addition to many people who want dual-SIM capability and most of all a very long battery life regardless of what sort of country you come from. Specifications
    • Nokia C1-00
    • Network
    • Dual-band GSM 900/1800
    • Design Candy bar
    • L107.1 x W45 x D15 mm Weight 73 grams
    • Display/s TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera N/A
    • Video Camera N/A
    • Connectivity N/A
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to ??Mb available to user Up to ??Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 48 days Standby Up to 13 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Samsung i617T Review
    Welcome to the Samsung i617T Blackjack review.  The i617T released in 2008 is a version specific to the Telstra NextG network.  As we are writing this in 2010 you should know that this is one of the last remaining Windows 6.1 based smart phones that you can still buy. In terms of construction the i617 is a very solid phone, feeling sturdy and looks like a business style paper weight. However start to use it and it becomes clear that the fiddly Windows mobile OS is confusing.  That said once it has been set up you will probably be happy if your are comfortable with the Windows XP environment.  Mind you the 6.0 version was incredibly unstable so make sure it is the 6.1 version if you really want one. In terms of functionality the i617T is a bog standard Windows Mobile 6.1 phone.  If it is business functionality that you want than this is the phone to get.  It comes with the usual Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDF apps to keep you busy and Activesync and exchange server compatible. Like other Windows phone of its generation it is not the most stable phone either. The fast processor (in its day) was quite good although the interface was still sluggish to use.  It's media player and its screen quality does not impress which seals its fate. Unfortunately you really need additional apps to maker you of the hardware, a proper web browser would be a good start and access to online app store would also be nice. Along with Wi-Fi and A-GPS would be good inclusions too.  It is an old phone so forgivable. In conclusion the i617T is an old phone and certainly shows it.  Try the Palm Treo Pro if you can get one instead. Specifications
    • Samsung i617T
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/1900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 3.6 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design QWERTY based
    • 114 x W60.9 x D12.8 mm Weight 114 grams
    • Display/s External TFT 320 x 240
    • Camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 176 x 144 video call 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU ARM9 260Mhz
    • Memory Up to 128MB Up to 4Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Activesync/Outlook Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset 3.7V 1700Ah Up to 14 days Standby Up to 8.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $500 AUD MID-2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia X2 Review
    Welcome to the Nokia X2 review. Released mid-2010 we think the X2-00 is another model targeted at the sweet spot between the low and mid-range end of the mobile phone market. The only major feature missing is 3G data capability.  We don't expect Wi-Fi capability at this price range so does not count against it.  The X2 also has a number of cool features that will probably make it highly desirable in 'emerging' markets like India, Africa, China and  South East Asia where 3G data is not so important. The X series Nokia phones are music and media orientated so if that is what you are looking for in a phone then this is a good model to consider. In terms of functionality the X2-00 has basically all the functionality in higher end 3G phones like the 6700 Classic but in a GSM only version.  In additional to the usual stuff it has an inbuilt FM radio antenna, and decent 5PM camera.  With full Bluetooth functionality, 3.5mm headphone socket, stereo speakers and capable of playing all common video formats and a microSD memory card its works very well as a portable media player too! Construction quality is very good for a relatively cheap mobile phone with a variety of colours to choose for you to choose from, what more can you ask for in this price range? The Nokia X2 -00 runs on the Nokia S40 operating system and the latest JAVA version of 3rd party apps and games.  It also uses the latest FLASH Lite 3 so all our animated clock wallpapers and screen savers will work on them! It is a relative cheap GSM only phone and definitely one you should consider if you needs are talk, SMS and emails. If considering a pre-paid package also consider buying one of these outright and just a SIM card from the network you want. It is also perfect for those who are shopping for their first mobile phone yet want something with a bit more than the basic without the price tag. Specifications
    • Nokia X2 - 00
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS & EGPRS (Data)
    • Design Candy bar
    • 111 x W47 x D13.3 mm Weight 82 grams
    • Display/s External 2.2 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 320 x 240 pixel video camera 18FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 70MB available to user MicroSD up to 16Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Stereo speaker Integrated FM radio antenna FM Radio with RDS JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BST-4C 3.7V 860mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 12.7 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $179 AUD MID-2010 (Outright)

  • Motorola DEXT Review
    Welcome to the Motorola DEXT/CLIQ review. Released early 2010 the DEXT along with MILESTONE and BACKFLIP are the latest Google Android operating system based mobile phones by by Motorola.  Using Android as the basis for their mid-range and up phones was probably one of the best moves by the company since the V3.  As a result their phones now have a consistent, stable, fast and customizable and supportable user interface as well as all the latest functionality. The design of the DEXT and CLIQ is as a typical QWERTY slider but with touch screen functionality as well.  The design works really well when typing emails and BLOG entries.  There is absolutely nothing wrong how the phone works once you get used to the operating system. The MOTOBLUR system does make your life easier if you want to remain connected to every major social network site on the Internet. It basically brings up 'widgets' for all the different networks so you can see what everyone is up to.  It does work well.  The only issue we have is that if your phone network provider has poor internet connectivity you will encounter updating issues.  Since this phone is available though OPTUS at present (2010) it is a  hit an miss when accessing the internet. I don't like the idea of syncing with all your online data since many do not put in their up to date or correct details due to privacy concerns - especially in Facebook! Network signal strength based on using the Optus carrier is good likewise battery life.  However like all smart phones these days the Cliq's battery life is not exceptional reportedly lasting the usual 12 hours or so with moderate usage.  Since it seems that this is normal for this type of mobile phone it is no longer complaint worthy 2010.  However this sort of battery life is poor considering that the latest Nokia smart phones for example have at least a full 24 hours before wanting to be charged with needing a bigger capacity battery. In terms of functionality the DEXT has the lot, everything you could need in a mobile phone in 2010.  It is a high end phone except...although well constructed it does not feel like a must have phone. It needs better looking materials or design as opposed to better quality because the quality is fine.  The Motorola V3, V3XX, V8 and V9 where lovely phones to look at and touch the DEXT is the almost the complete opposite.  I wouldn't say it ugly - more inoffensive I guess. There's not much else to say really.  The DEXT has all the stuff you could want in a 3G internet connected phone.  It works really well. Specifications
    • Motorola DEXT
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 900/1700/1900/2100  (Dependent on country) HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design Touch screen QWERTY slider
    • 114 x W58 x D15.6 mm Weight 163 grams
    • Display/s External TFT 320 x 480
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 15FPS 144 x 176 video call 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU Qualcomm MSM7200A 528Mhz
    • Memory Up to 256MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Android 1.5 OS A-GPS Wi-Fi Motoblur integration Accelerometer Proximity sensor Light Sensor Magnetometer (Compass) Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset 3.7V 1420mAh Up to 14 days Standby Up to 6 hours Talk Time
    • Price history From $xxx AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Motorola BACKFLIP Review
    Welcome to the Motorola BACKFLIP MB300/ME600 review. Released early 2010 the BACKFLIP along with the other Android based phones by Motorola.  Using Android as the basis for their mid-range and up phones was probably one of the best moves by the company since the V3.  As a result their phones now have a consistent, stable, fast and customizable and supportable user interface as well as all the latest functionality. To prevent too much repetition from the Motorola DEXT/CLIQ review, the BACKFLIP is the same phone in a different case. The design of the BACKFLIP is different.  The keypad is always on the outside of the phone and to use it just flip it to the correct angle.  It is different but it does work.  The keypad being on the outside will be subject to rough surfaces but from the materials used it should remain scratch-less for some time. In terms of battery life - we do not really know but signal strength appears to very good. (We couldn't test the phone for long!) The screen itself is on par with any other smart phone certainly the same as the benchmark iPhone 3. In terms of functionality the BACKFLIP has the lot, everything you could need in a mobile phone in 2010. It is also a design statement yet works.  You will stand out from the crowd in a good way and worth the questioning looks and comments.  However the only thing that does not attract up to the phone is the chunky design.  Better looking materials would help! There's not much else to say really.  The BACKFLIP has all the stuff you could want in a 3G internet connected phone.  Like all the latest Motorola phones based on the Android OS it works really well. Specifications
    • Motorola DEXT
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 900/1700/1900/2100 or  (Dependent on country) HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design Touch screen QWERTY slider
    • 108 x W53 x D15.3 mm Weight 163 grams
    • Display/s External TFT 320 x 480
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 15FPS 144 x 176 video call 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU Qualcomm MSM7200A 528Mhz
    • Memory Up to 256MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Android 1.5 OS A-GPS Wi-Fi Motoblur integration Accelerometer Proximity sensor Light Sensor Magnetometer (Compass) Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset 3.7V 1420mAh Up to 14 days Standby Up to 6 hours Talk Time
    • Price history From $xxx AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Apple iPhone4 signal strength problem

    We really find Apple’s explanation of the signal strength problem in the iPhone 4 is quite silly.

    They are now blaming the formula used to calculating the number of bars to show inaccurate.  However if you just think ever so briefly about it that fact that the signal strength indicator does drop when holding it the way anyone would hold a mobile phone indicates that there is a problem regardless.