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  • Nokia C5-00 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia C5 review. The C5-00 is essentially the mid-range model in the line up which will compete with all the other 'standard' 3G capable phones by other manufacturers. The Nokia C5-00 is priced at a competitive retail price of around $350 when it was released in mid-2010.  We think that is a worthy successor to the 6120 which has a similar feature set. It is a conservative and tidy design like popular Nokia phones of old yet with some nice design touches like metal and different colored plastics should make this a model to consolidate the multiple models with similar specifications in the range.  The multi colour works are it stands out from the increasing grey and black models from other manufacturers. We expect it to be a great pre-paid package too - eventually! In the hand we liked the feel and construction quality.  The large buttons work well and the whole case was nice and solid.  What we found odd though was that the screen appeared to be set back in the case rather than near the surface.  Apart from that it works fast and lag free.  We liked that the browser has the lastest OSS browser which means that even FLASH content on webpages work without any hiccups.  The inbuilt but view only versions of word, excel and powerpoint where also appreciated.  The inclusion of a fast CPU claimed to work at 600Mhz, A-GPS receiver and Ovi maps also extended the usefulness of the phone. We where impressed that everything worked fast and without unexpected lags - it is a very good do it all mobile phone.  That said we still prefer the S40 based Nokia 6700 because of its real metal construction. It is also interesting to note that a Telstra compatible NextG model is not being offered at the time of writing. Overall we did not have to spend too much time with the C5-00 because we have seen it all before and it is reassuring that things are improving in the 'standard' mobile phone area.  You will be happy with the C5 if you want a relatively cheap multi-purpose phone in a candy bar format. Specifications
    • Nokia C5-00
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) HSUPA 2 Mbits data speed (upload)
    • Design Candy bar
    • L112 x W46 x D12.3 mm Weight 89 grams
    • Display/s 2.2 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 3.2MP Auto-focus LED Flash
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 15FPS 480 x 640 video call 15FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU 600Mhz
    • Memory Up to 50MB available to user MicroSD up to 16Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS free Maps JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BP-5CT 3.7V 1050mAh Up to 26 days Standby Up to 12 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $350 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Sony Ericsson GreenHeart information

    What is Sony Ericsson’s GreenHeart design philiphosy?

    Well when we heard the term in 2009 it was obviously got to do with making phones environmentally friendly.

    So any SE phone that has ‘Green’ credentials you can be sure that it will have the some or all of the following features:

    Recycled plastic, electronic manual, no environmentally hazardous materials (big claim so I presume reduced use where possible, low power consumption, Walkmate app (step counter) and Green calculator app aka Carbon Footprint calculator (CO2 reduced by walking and not driving), reduced sales packaging and so forth.

    So to feel that you are doing something to better the environment choose a Sony Ericsson GreenHeart phone!

    Here’s the link to the press release.

  • Samsung S6700 Review

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    Welcome to the Samsung S6700 review. The version we sampled was the Samsung S6700T.  This model was released in late 2009 as what can be described as mid-range 3G capable 'feature' mobile phone for the Telstra network. The S6700 is a very interesting phone from Samsung.  It has all the features of what would be described as a high end mobile phone by the end of 2008 yet it is sold as a pre-paid package by some phone networks. It is a traditional slider phone without a touch screen and uses the 'old' Samsung OS but the processing power and features like A-GPS and a larger than standard screen although 240x320 pixels make this a compelling choice if your after a very good phone as a pre-paid. We describe it as a mid-range phone because of the shiny plastic and chunky nature of its construction.  That said it is overall very solid will wear well and certainly better than other more delicate sliders with similar features. The OS works fast and without any significant lags!  We where very impressed with with how well and reliably it all worked.  It is a real alternative to Nokia models since it has a nice relative big and clear screen. Overall another very good phone from Samsung.  It will do everything you could want in terms of calls and text however the lack of a QWERTY keypad limits it's appeal as an email solution for obvious reasons.  Clearly you can receive emails but your replies could be very short! If you want everything and email then the Nokia E63 is the only one we can recommend. When compared to other Samsung pre-paid packages, the S6700 blows them away in terms of speed.  The F480 for example although it has a touch screen is a snail when compared. s6700t_2 Specifications
    • Samsung S6700
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G 850/900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 3.6 data speed (download)
    • Design Slider
    • L108 x W49.8 x D12.9mm Weight 105 grams
    • Display/s External TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 3.2MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera 174 x 144 pixel video camera
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU
    • Memory 100MB available to user MicroSD up to 16Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Accelerometer Music and Media player Remote security Word/Excel/Powerpoint/PDF reader Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free Battery 880 mAh Up to 350 hours Standby Up to 4.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history From $199 AUS 2010 (Pre-paid)

  • Telstra T100 Review

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    Welcome to the 2010 Telstra/ZTE T100 mobile phone review. After a brief demo it was clear that it is essentially T6 model with even more cut down features.  We will be keeping our F156 in operation for a little while longer. Arguably better looking but even cheaper feeling case that doesn't hide what is a basic 3G or NextG mobile phone. The whole keypad and navigation keys slide around as you touch it! (Ultra cheap feel) It has less frequencies than the T6 or its predecessors and omitting the 2100Mhz as a result it is not recommended as a global roaming phone.  However with less frequencies comes with focused 850MHz 3G with better transceiver.  It even has an external antenna connector for better reception - a rare sight these days.  The only redeeming aside from reception and single best feature of the T100 phone is the lovely screen, although small it at least looks good. The functionality offered by the phone is even more cut down than other Telstra or re-branded ZTE models so you get all the basics for voice calls, texts, music, pictures, contacts, calendar and basic internet. It has a traditional phone menu system (updated form other models) but works fast and lag free except when looking for emails. You have to purchase other JAVA based apps to get more interesting stuff. Bear in mind that the camera is minimal and next to useless. I consider this phone suitable for the sub-teen child since it looks and feels like a toy but like most toys your child will not be happy for long. Conclusion All up the Telstra/ZTE T100 is another typically basic mobile phone. It has less features than any other mobile we know off that is '3G' capable.  However you will be happy with the T100 if a basic mobile phone for talking is all you are after and at the current low pre-paid price there is very little competition in the 'NextG' end of the market.  However in this price range also consider the T106 which is more conservative in design but has a more sturdy, upmarket feel plus more features and can be used in many more overseas countries as a 3G phone. Specifications
    • Telstra/ZTE T100
    • Network Tri-band 3G HSDPA 3.6 UMTS 850 MHz Quad-band GSM 850 / 900/1800 /1900 MHz)
    • Design Rugged - Standard 107mm x 47mm x 14mm Weight 108 grams
    • Display/s External QCIF
    • Camera 0.3MP main camera
    • Connectivity USB Bluetooth V1.2 - Supports FTP / HFC / A2DP
    • CPU
    • Memory 64MB internal memory 40MB available to user Up to 4Gig MicroSD or Trans Flash cards
    • Ring tones MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
    • Features SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL MyWords predictive text JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free Customizable backgrounds Picture Viewer Voice memos Calender and organizer 250Hrs Standby, 150Mins 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 $79 AUS 2009 (Pre-paid pack)

  • Nokia E72 – Review

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    Welcome to our review of the Nokia E72. The E72 is the successor to the very popular E71.  Strange that Nokia released a replacement just 12 months after the last release but we're not complaining!  We loved the previous model and one of use still uses it.  Simply put it does everything very well and the E72 although still too early to tell looks like it will be just as good as the older model. The E72 has been refined with updated hardware and software.  It faster, has more features and honestly a better package.  The E72 is marketed as a 'for business' mobile phone but it has all the other features that make it equally at home as a multi-media do it all personal phone as well.  It also runs the FLASH based free screensavers apps that we make! The first thing you'll notice is the new menu structure.  It's basically 2 layered with the Apps on the first main menu then followed by the normal S60 based or traditional menu system.  Its is much like the N97's update menu system  The default graphics have been updated with animated icons which adds eye candy. A widget capable home screen would have been nice instead of the usual messaging and calender etc... notifications. The new CPU makes the E72 noticable fast than the already fast E71 and smoother - works really well. As for the hardware the new body feels thinner than prior models and the keypad feels better.  Not sure about the smaller space bar but it overall the feel of the keys is very good albeit still a tad small.  The major change is the touch sensitive center navigation button.  The screen is still very good but not as nice as Blackberry's Bold series.  All the other featured attributes like weight and construction quality are up there with the best mobile phones on the market in 2010.  The battery life is also amazing for this sort of device it should last for over a week under normal usage. Overall a worth while update. There is so much technology and features packed into the phone it would take pages to details them all to the most basic level.  So we have reviewed the key features and did a simple rating. Messaging - Has all the latest communication options including SMS, MMS, video calling, VOIP, SKYPE, Multiple Email (manual and Push), MS Exchange synchronizing, onboard message recording, voice response and command, Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE, Bluetooth etc.... Easy enough to set up to have the one device handle all your usual stuff. GPS navigation - the E72 has a excellent A-GPS navigation system.  The latest version has OVI Maps which replaces the old Nokia Maps and has the bonus of free maps and trip navigation (point to point voice guided) as well.  It is a proper car, walking, boating GPS navigator!  Accuracy so far is superior to the iPhone and seemingly as good as stand alone units.  (GPS comparison coming soon.)  Since it has the map data stored on a memory card no data plan is needed and you can browse the maps even without mobile coverage.  Excellent. Let me entertain you - Multi-media features- the E72 has all the latest entertainment functions you can wish for.  FM radio, internet radio, MP3, ACC, streaming TV, all common video formats including MP4 and FLV (aka Flash) AVI, etc..  Although not marketed as a multi-media phone this was a still a surprise.  The updated camera and video functions are also appreciated. The only thing missing is a touch screen but that's covered for by the touch navigation button.  The touch button does work well but a screen would probably work better. Since this is an E series phone there are still a ton of work applications that are pre-loaded. Word, Excel, Powerpoint editors, dictionary, Notes, ZIP, PDF, wireless printer connectivity, clocks, calendar, unit convertors, VPN and of course Internet. The web browser has been updated and together with the faster CPU allows one of the best mobile experiences on a moible phone we've seen.  Together with in-built FLASH allows you see full internet websites if you want rather than cut down versions. Conclusion: The E72 is a fantastic phone.  It does everything you can possibly imagine for 2010.  It looks good too which helps.  We can definitely recommend it to anyone!  If you're tossing up between the E71 or E72 I would go for the E72 since its not that much more expensive and a relative bargain compared to other manufacturers. If tossing up between the new N series phones have a long hard think because the E72 does 99% of what the N series in terms of entertainment but 110% of day to day functions in a simpler and more attractive fashion.  If purchased outright you'll find that it is relatively inexpensive. Specifications
    • Nokia E72
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) HSDPA 2 Mbits data speed (upload)
    • Design QWERTY based
    • L114 x W58.3 x D10.1 mm Weight 128 grams
    • Display/s External TFT 320 x 240
    • Camera 5MP Auto-focus LED Flash
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 15FPS 480 x 640 video call 15FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU 600Mhz
    • Memory Up to 250MB available to user MicroSD up to 16Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS free Maps and navigation Touch screen Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) JAVA Apps Music and Media player Remote security Word/Excel/Powerpoint/PDF reader Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS and recording Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm headset BP-4L 3.7V 1500mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 13 hours Talk Time
    • Price history From $549 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia 6300 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia 6300 review. The 6300 has been around for over 2 years now and we didn't get one initially because it didn't have 3G capabilities. We understand that most people still don't need 3G but since it does had EDGE data capabilities it can still be used for basic internet messaging. It is our opinion that the 6300 is Nokia's best GSM handset - it has everything that you need in a GSM only mobile. It can do SWF wallpapers and clocks that we're giving away, JAVA games, some web browsing, music, video, radio, camera and so forth.  It is not a surprise that its one of the most popular models available. The conservative design is made of stainless steel and feels nice, solid and thin. The keypad has a nice feel, but not as nice as the 6233. Overall we liked the look, better in real life than pictures.  Although it has a mere 7 Mb of internal memory it does have a a micro-SD slot for more memory and a 2.5 mm headphone socket. Applications on the phone is the S40 series so you won't be missing out anything.  It even has a massive 2MB JAVA heap! The interface customisation features are truly the industry best - no manufacturer does it like Nokia.  That said the only thing missing is a backlight time out!  The system works as fast so you won;t be dissapointed. The most outstanding feature of the phone is the display.  It's very bright and diamond sharp.  This is our new bench mark for screen quality.   It's lovely to look a - especially with some quality SWF wallpapers out there, including our own.   Of note also was a notification light - which warns if you have a message, call and so forth. Call quality, reception is standard Nokia, so no complaints. Battery life was again good lasting 5-7 days on left on standby most of the time. Sound quality from the speaker was average.  We haven't tried the video yet but the camera was standard Nokia 2MP so only acceptable. So as we said before if you want a GSM only mobile phone then the Nokia 6300 is truly the top of the heap unit.  It's not a multi-media phone but can do the most common formats to some point, it is more focused on calls and txt with a ton of customisation and top spec screen.  We like it and recommend it to anyone wanting a very good GSM phone. Manufacturer : Nokia Model : 6300 Network : Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) Design : Standard Phone L107 x W44 x D13 mm Weight 91 grams Black/Silver Display/s : 24-bit colour TFT - 240 x 320 pixels Camera : Dual :Single 2MP Camera Video capable MP4, WMV, 3GP Connectivity : Bluetooth, USB Memory : 7 MB internal memory MicroSD memory Hot Swap Ring tones : Video, ACC, MP4, MP3, MIDI (64), WAV, Vibration, AMR Features : SMS, MMS, IM, EMAIL Animated themes only via Theme JAVA MIDP 2.0 Modem for PC Web browser (WAP 2.0 + xHTML) Speaker Phone/Hands free Media player FM Radio Speed : Vs Nokia 6230 Navigation 10/10 Battery Life : 890mAh Li Ion BL-5B Claimed operating times: Standby 250 hours Voice 3 hours Price outright for 2008 A$350 Price outright for 2010 A$199

  • Game Review – Dastardly and Muttley

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    dastardlyandmuttley

    NAME: Dastardly and Muttley in their flying machines
    VERSION: 1.0
    COMPANY: Cobra mobile
    PLATFORM: JAVA
    GENRE: TV based
    SIZE: 260KB
    TEST PHONE: Nokia 6500
    RATING: 8/10
    DEMO:

    Dastardly and Muttley in the Flying Machines game review.  The characters and images in the games are all based on the cartoon of the same name.  They also appear in the Wacky Racers cartoon series.  So the aim of the game the same shoot down the Yankee Doodle Pigeon.

    Gameplay is standard shoot-em down scroller with a good dose of cartoon like powerups like the punching fist and swirling cue ball.  It all works very well and dare we say one of the best ones out there.  Game speed and levels work perfectly on the phone.

    Graphics are 2D cartoon like but matches the games premise.  Nothing to complain about.  The music track is limited to 1 repeating track over and over – like 99% of of mobile phone games.

    This game is good!  It is challenging reasonably fast paced with a good dose of powerups. It is probably the best flying or shooter game we’ve tried for a long time.  Worth a purchase or download!  It was quite a surprise honestly.

  • Game Review – Guitar Hero 3

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    NAME: Guitar Hero III
    VERSION: 3
    COMPANY: Hand-On Mobile
    PLATFORM: JAVA
    GENRE: Platformer
    SIZE: 944 KB
    TEST PHONE: K800i
    RATING: 7/10
    DEMO: uk.guitarheromobile.com

    Welcome to the Guitar Hero III game review for JAVA capable mobile phones.

    There’s not much we can add as to the gameplay.  It’s like the Lava lava game but at the next level – so to speak. The graphics, sound and so forth are standard – good but not exceptional.

    Our version had quite a few different tracks still in MIDI but in the end it does not have the physicality of the xBox and PS3 versions.  So if you want a mobile version then go for it.

  • Game Review – Journey to the center of the Earth

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    centerearth
    NAME: Journey to the center of the Earth
    VERSION: 1.1
    COMPANY: Ig Fun
    PLATFORM: JAVA
    GENRE: Action
    SIZE: 550KB
    TEST PHONE: Nokia 6500
    RATING: 7/10
    DEMO:

    Welcome to the Journey to the center of the Earth game review for mobile phones.

    This is the first game that we’ve purchased from Ig Fun, their only other mainstream release so far is the mobile phone version of Bioshock.  We did not expect too much when we bought this one because its another move tie-in.  Thankfully we where pleasantly surprised!

    The game is basically a interactive version of the movie.  So you are the one guiding the actions of the characters as they head to and from the center of the Earth!

    Gameplay is easy enough since there key press indicators for quite a number of levels – which really really help!  It’s fast, smooth enough and easy to get into.  In game dialogue and levels are similar to the movie which helps continuity.

    Graphics are 2D and sort of cartoon like but it does look pretty good.  Music is standard MIDI.

    Overall we enjoyed the game if we had one comment it would be that the levels are a tad long.  However it is worth a download regardless of what sort of gamer you are.