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Month: June 2011

  • Nokia 6720 Classic Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia 6720 review. The Nokia 6720 Classic version was released in late 2009 to cater for the customer who wanted more than just the basics in a phone but didn't want a business focused phone.  It was launched at a time when the iPhone and Apps wars was just beginning. We did not post this review earlier because there was nothing interesting about the 6720 until now - specifically its low plan price vs its features and its improved reliability. It is basically given away for free on any sort of plan however the legacy of the initial batch of faulty 6720's continue to haunt it. Regardless for a reasonable amount of money the 6720 has GPS built in and access to free maps (but no voice guidance) an OK camera and one of the best web browsers on a non-touch screen mobile phone. Construction wise the 6720 Classic is well built and looks good.  All the curves including the edge at the base does actually give it a sense of style.  However the all plastic and shiny at that doesn't make it a 'bespoke' style impression.  Nokia and the public don't seem to be willing to buy phone that are made of real metal - at least in this price range. The 6720 works very well as a regular mobile phone, it is responsive and lag free.  In the end though the phone doesn't have any features that stand out from the rest. We really need an amazingly designed phone to capture the attention of buyers these days (Eg. the old RAZR and 3210), especially since most are considering an iPhone of some sort. The Nokia 6720 is perfect for those who only want a basic 3G capable phone with some ability to add new software. The relatively large buttons on the surface of the phone will make it easy for those who if the fiddly buttons on other types of phones including touch screens happy. The slightly large screen will definitely make it easier to view what ever information on the screen. The menu system is standard Nokia so you will be able to use it without resorting the the manual. Overall we liked the 6720 and quite sure you will be happy with it too. It can do all the basics easily with all the functionality for most of your communication needs like email, SMS, Skye and so forth.. There are also plenty of apps from the OVI store or carrier network store you can download for free or cheaply to keep you happy until the next model arrives. The 6720 is unlikely to appear as pre-paid phone since it can't really complete with the better Nokia E71 at the moment. Specifications
    • Nokia 6720
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on country)
    • Design Candybar
    • L110 x W45 x D14 mm Weight 110 grams
    • Display/s 2.4 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 5MP Auto focus LED Flash
    • Video Camera 320 x 240 pixel main video camera 8FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2.1 Micro-USB
    • CPU xxxMhz
    • Memory Up to 45MB available to user MicroSD up to 16Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BP-6MT 3.7V 1050mAh Up to 21 days Standby Up to 8.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $xxx AUD 2010 (Plan only)

  • Telstra Easy Call 2 T203 Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 Telstra T203 Easy Call 2 mobile phone review. The new T203 is the update to the  older T202 released last year and is one of the most basic mobile phones you can buy.  The key selling point is still the easy of use with large buttons with and uncluttered and relatively large standard screen.  Sure the screen should be larger as the older guy next to us said - its still too small to read a full telephone number without glasses. The T203 Easy Call 2's construction and materials is quite good for a cheap mobile phone.  The black plastics and 2 tone scheme helps to make it less cringe worthy when using it in public.  The buttons a large and easy enough to press and although still toy like in feel is better than the last version.  The screen is quite large but that's because there are few status icons. However as we said before the large font helps readability but the screen is still relatively small. The screen its self is now a colour LCD albeit one which is very average in quality. In terms of functionality the T203 is a basic phone but it does meet the the needs of the target users, elderly folk and those who only want basic talk and text. The menu system works at a good speed without any lags too. Admittedly the T203 would also suit the younger crowd as something different or a phone that would cut down on phone bills since it can't access the internet. The Easy Touch 2 can only do voice and text messages. This is cool for the school aged kids who demand to be different and do not care about the latest fashionable phone. With the same features as the prior model the highlights are: a programmable one touch 'short cut' key, a torch and a FM radio that works without needing headphones plugged in, other separate switches for touch, radio and keypad lock. It can also access Telstra's Next G - 3G network which means you'll be able to get more coverage. Although the Easy Call 2 is simple enough to use there are a few stupid inclusions aimed at those who aren't up to speed with technology. I refer to the unreasonably priced Pocket news option. Pocket News is basically a Telstra method of charging high fees for a 'service' that does not work. It should not even be included as part of the phone's menu system. It is misleading - get rid of it before you have people complaining. The FM radio is also not intuitive to operate which makes it difficult to set up. The other major issue is the alarm function is located before the calender function - very annoying. Conclusion Once again we come to a similar conclusion to the Easy Call 2 review as it's predecessor.  The T203 Easy Call 2 does do all the basics a mobile phone should be able to do - as in talk and text. It is better than the prior model but it could be so much better in terms of having a more novel design and of course a larger screen. Specifications
    • Telstra Easy Call 2 (T203)
    • Network Dual GSM 900/1800 MHz NextG 850Mhz
    • Design Candy bar 109mm x 50.8mm x 13.5mm Weight 86.1 grams
    • Display/s External 128 x 160 pixel color
    • Camera N/A
    • Connectivity USB
    • CPU
    • Memory 64MB internal memory 40MB available to user Up to 4Gig MicroSD or Trans Flash cards
    • Ring tones Standard
    • Features SMS MyWords predictive text Speaker Phone/Hands free Calender Contacts/Phone book 300Hrs Standby, 300Mins Talk Time 1000mAh Li-ion battery
    • Package contents XP/Vista Compatible PC suite Mac OSX Compatible software Personal hands free kit Travel charger USB cable
    • Price history Less than $100 AUS 2011 (Pre-paid pack)