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  • Telstra 4GX Buzz review

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    Welcome to the 2015 Telstra 4GX Buzz review.  It's been awhile since we last reviewed a Telstra branded ZTE phone but finally a new model worth a look! The main selling point is that the 4GX is arguably the cheapest 4G/LTE capable phone in Australia albeit locked to the Telstra network. You can buy the Telstra 4GX as a pre-paid phone selling for under $80. In terms of construction the 4GX is typically average for an all plastic phone. It doesn't look anything special or feel it. Mind you that is not unexpected for the price. In terms of hardware the 4GX has the specifications of what we call an entry level smartphone in December 2015. The earphone sound quality is very raw and could do with better volume. The lower resolution screen is also set back in the case which indicates the age of tech. There is nothing to boast about except for the 4G connectivity. Yes times have changed very quickly in the smartphone class since the last review. In terms of use thanks to the low resolution screen the CPU doesn't strain its self too much so 4GX Buzz  is reasonably nice to use when not running high performance apps. Speaking of which there are also plenty of apps to choose from so should keep you happy for another year. Since it is capable of 4G speeds the CPU especially in the browser works fine but you can tell that it needs a faster CPU to make use of the faster download speeds and perhaps more RAM too! In that respect it reminds us of how the iPhone 4GS works with iOS9 installed but the 4GX is a faster and arguably a better experience. To conclude the Telstra 4GX Buzz is a decent cheap smartphone for those on a budget. There are plenty of better basic Android based phones but nothing with 4G capabilities and at this price! Specifications
    • Telstra 4GX Buzz
    • Network Tri-band 4G/LTE Tri-band GSM Tri Band 900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/2100
    • Design Touch screen
    • L134 x W67.5 x D10.3 mm
    • Weight 150 grams
    • Display/s 4.5 inch 480 X 854 pixels
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera 480p high definition 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU 1.2 Ghz Quad core Separate Graphic CPU
    • Memory 1Gig RAM Up to 8Gig for user Up to 32Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, Accelerometer, Light FM Radio
    • Li-Po 2200 mAh battery Up to 300 hours Standby Up to 10 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $80 AUD December 2015 (Pre-paid)

  • HTC Desire 820 Review

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    Welcome to the HTC Desire 820 quick eview . We haven't looked at HTC phones for a little while but that changed with the release of the One M9 the cheaper Desire 820. The Desire 820 is the next step down in the price bracket and essentially where all the action is these days as consumers are realising that these phones do everything the top end phones do often matching or exceeding the prior ten top end models. The Desire 820 and variants are priced under the $450 market and decreasing as the model was released 12 month ago (2014). In terms of construction, the Desire 820 is all plastic but it is well put together it is essentially two main pieces. It feels good to hold but we feel you'll be looking for a new transparent case to show it off. There multiple colours but we prefer the one with the matt finish as the shiny one will look old in no time. We think the Desire 820 looks a little like a prop form a sic-fi movie in a good way. In terms of hardware the HTC 820 packs all you'd expect in a mid-range phone and exceeds it! There is a Octa-core CPU and explains why it works do smoothly. The 1080P screen looks good and the loud stereo speakers help differentiate against other phones. The HD screen is nice to look at for a mid-range. Apart for these features it's mostly mid to high spec. In terms of use the HTC Desire 820 like most new Android based phones works really well. It is smooth with minimal background tasks to slow down the interface. That said, dependent on the speed of your phone network may cause update pauses. The Octa-core CPU really lifts the 820 beyond existing models The HTC Desire 820 is a very impressive phone in late 2015. The only real flaw of the 820 is probably the overly plastic body which look good when new, but over time can deter potential buyers. Ignore it and you will get a year or two of great experiences, until its time for another upgrade. The HTC Desire 820 compared to say, the current Samsung A series phones which look great but not as nice to use, we'd still get the 820 and a decent 3rd part case. Specifications
    • HTC Desire 820
    • Network Quad-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 Quad-band 4G 700/1800/2300/2600
    • Design Touch screen
    • L157.7 x W78.74 x D7.74 mm
    • Weight 155 grams
    • Display 5.5 inch 1,280 x 1080
    • Camera 13MP auto-focus LED Flash 8MP 2nd forward facing camera
    • Video Camera 1080p high definition 30FPS main video camera 2MP Video phone camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4 USB
    • CPU Octa-core 1.5 Ghz Separate Andreno 405 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 2Gig RAM Up to 16 Gig for user Up to 128Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, GLONASS, Compass, Accelerometer Stereo speakers Ring tones: MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others FM Radio Google Play store Li-Po 2600 mAh battery Up to 425 hours Standby Up to 22 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $450 AUD late 2015 (Outright)

  • Microsoft/Nokia Lumia 830 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia Lumia 830 review. The Lumia 830 was released in early 2015 is one of the first branded as Microsoft mobile phone. The Lumia 830 recommend retail price has dropped into the $300 - 400 range (outright) at the time of this review which we think is the current sweet spot in terms of pricing. If it can't sell at this price there is clearly more to selling phones than price. Of course you can also purchase a 830 with a phone plan at minimal cost. In terms of construction the Lumia 830 is very well made. It's real metal surround with real glass screen. The removable back has been designed really well and you would't expect that it could be taken off. Overall the 830 looks pretty good, not quite top end but better than it's price suggests. It feels substantial in your hand without the feeling delicate so common these days. In terms of hardware specifications the Lumia 830 is well equipped with a decent spec camera, CPU, battery, 4G capability and fantastic screen for a reasonable price. The screen is notable in that the images are sharp and its black and very bright when colours are displayed. The picture quality is better than most in the price range too.  The only issue 'may' be the seeming mere 1.2Ghz Quad-core CPU but in reality it is smooth as and fast enough. In terms of use like all Windows phones the Lumia 830 works well, quickly and smoothly, easy to use and logical controls. There is nothing to complain about the way the system is designed. Sure the availability of Apps is still limited but all the key ones and there. It is simpler than the iPhone and Android. To conclude we like the Lumia 830 and think it is one of the best specified and value mobile phone currently available (mid-2015). Easily recommended if you still haven't got a smart phone yet... The 830 is also a great accessory if you have an Xbox! In fact we highly recommend it above the other entry level Lumia or Andriod and even iPhone purely for ease of use, it is the value for money choice at the moment! Although the recommend retail price for the Lumia 830 is quite high you can easily find one for less than $350. Specifications
    • Nokia Lumia 830
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G & 4G (Dependent on country)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L139.4 x W70.7 x D8.5 mm
    • Weight 150 grams
    • Display/s 5 inch External 1280 x 720 pixels
    • Camera 10MP
    • Video Camera 720p pixel main video camera 30FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad core CPU 1.2 Ghz Adreno GPU
    • Memory Up to 16 Gig on board Up to 15G cloud storage Up to 128GB MicroSD
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Micro-SIM, wireless charging, MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint A-GPS, GLONASS, Accelerometer HERE maps Free off-line navigation FM Radio with RDS
    • Power Li-Po 2200 mAh battery Up to 22 days hours Standby Up to 14.9 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Lumia 830 Approx $380 AUS 2013 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 Review

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    Welcome to the 2015 Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 review. This is going to be a short review because there are only a few differences including the best build and design compared to any other Android based phone in the same price range. The Galaxy Alpha series phones are about style expected in a mobile phone but for those who missed out on the Galaxy S3 in its heyday. The Galaxy A5 is priced around the $550 mark and the the Galaxy A3 $350 for outright purchases. In terms of construction both A3 and A5 share the same design as the Note 4 except for the removable rear panel. The fit and finish is top of the class. While the design is not leading edge they look and feel good. They are the arguably the best built phones in the current mid-range class. In terms of hardware both Galaxy A3 and A5 have the acceptable specifications, that is quad core CPUs memory and graphics with 4G capability. Both also feature a 5MP selfie camera which is a unusual but excellent selling point in range. The results of the camera sn video look great for a mid-range model too! The only point worth complaining about is the resolution of the main screen of 1280x720 pixels on the A5 and mere 540x960 pixels on the A3. That said both screens still manage to look good. The icing on top at that both have microSD card expansion slots for additional memory despite having metal cases. In terms of use the Galaxy A3 and A5 are the same. Thanks to the customisable nature of Android OS you can have the simplest phone to use or something fully customised. It's the freedom to use in a phone that can't be matched in 2015. Either phone would be a good choice for those who value size and design over top range hardware specs. The industry standard for mid-range phone in 2015 is arguably the quad core for 1.2 CPU and even screen resolution is standard but equipped with AMOLED so gives them colour punch very few phones have in the price range. Both work smoothly with what ever Apps we tried to run on them overall both work really well and amongst the best if not the best choices in the price range that we've tested - not withstanding the slow internet speeds we get in this country. However when you can buy the relatively old and superseded Galaxy S4 for the same price of a A5 it becomes a tougher choice. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/900/2100 Tri-band 4G 899/1800/2600
    • Design Touch screen
    • A3 - L130.1 x W65.5 x D6.9 mm - 110 Grams A5 - L139.3 x W69.7 x D6.7 mm - 123 Grams
    • Weight 131 grams
    • Display A3 - 4.5 inch 1,280 x 1080 AMOLED A5 - 5 inch 1,280 x 1080 AMOLED
    • Camera A3 - 8MP auto-focus A3 - 13MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing selfie/video call camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 1080p high definition 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad core 1.2 Ghz Separate Andreno 306 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 1.5 Gig RAM Up to 32 Gig for user Up to 64Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, GLONASS, Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Hall, RGB, FM Radio A3 - Li-Po 1900 mAh battery - Up to 4 days Standby - Up to 12hours Talk Time A5 - Li-Po 2600 mAh battery - Up to 5 days Standby  - Up to 15 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Galaxy A3 Approx $450 AUD late 2015 (Outright) Galaxy A5 Approx $550 AUD late 2015 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge review

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    Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge review. All new for 2015 , the S6 and S6 Edge in particular are two of the most advanced and innovative mobile phones on the market. The iphone it's arch competitor has none of the amazing tech features of the S6 yet the stil copying remarks persist. Samsung deserves appluse and your money for making the most advanced mobile phone on the market in 2016. The iphone has nothing new it is a reskin of the last model with a faster CPU and a larger screen so in essence your are being ripped off!  Anyway the Galaxy S6 is priced around $990 RRP for the 64Gig model and under $900 for the 32Gig model which is noticeably more expensive than the last model.

    In terms of construction the Galaxy S6 is excellent. It's made of glass and metal and the design works look good. The S6 Edge on the other hand even better than the it is literally jewel like. Makes all other mobile phones look cheap and yes especially the iphone. The S6 and S6 Edge are the best looking and feeling phones in th world right now.

    In terms of hardware the S6 and S6 Edge have the latest high specifications available there's not real point of repeating the details. Beats all existing phones to date by a fair margin apart from the Galaxy Note 4 that is. It is unfortunately that claimed leading but clearly small minded bloggers completely fail to point this out. That said the only things missing are a removable battery and expandable memory slot and FM radio which a decreasing number of people require in this type of phone thanks to streaming and online storage. The S6 Edge with the 'additional' screen size is very special in a class which are primarily made up of slab style phones with rounded edges.

    In terms of use the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have all the advantages and disadvantages of Android OS. Hence they can be as easy or as complex as you would like your phone to be and able to reflect your personality. The ability to customize the interface is optional but it is the representation of freedom we need to embrace. Apart from that the interface is slick despite the so called professional bloggers claim as 'bloatware' it all makes the experience better. Low tech Infra red in particular is a great addition for simple to use TV, cable box and stereo system control. Sure its been trial and error for Samsung to get the interface right but that's the point of being innovative. Regardless if standard functionality is missing there's always an app for it.

    The conclusion of this review is simple - the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge especially deserves respect. Both models are better than their predecessors and of the best mobile phones in the world you can buy at the moment. Mind you the prior range topper the S5 is now a very appealing thanks to the $200 price drop!

    Specifications

    • Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
    • Network
      Quad-band GSM - All
      Tri-band 3G - All
      Tri-band 4G - All
    • Design
      Touch screen
    • L143.4 x W70.5 x D6.8 mm
      L142.1 x W70.1 x D7.0 mm
    • Weight 138-132 grams
    • Display
      5.1 inch
      2560 x 1440 QHD AMOLED
    • Camera
      16MP auto-focus
      LED Flash
      2nd forward facing video call camera 5MP
    • Video Camera
      4K UHD 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth V4
    • CPU
      Octa core 2.1 and 1.5 Ghz
      Separate Andreno 330 Graphics CPU
    • Memory
      3Gig RAM
      Approx 32-128 Gig for user
    • Features
      A-GPS, GLONASS BEIDO, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
      Proximity, Ambient Light, Humidity, Temperature
      UV, Barometer, NFC, Fingerprint
      Google Play store
      Free Google Navigator (requires data plan)
      Li-Po 2550-2600 mAh battery
      Up to 370 hours Standby
      Up to 17 hours Talk Time
    • Price history
      Approx $980 AUD April 2015 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Review

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    Welcome to the 2015 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review. Finally we managed to post our review on the Galaxy Note 4 because we thought we'd already done one!  After a very long tenure with the Sony Xperia Z1 Ultra it was clear to us that a phone with a large screen is the way of future. Maybe not as big as the on on the Z Ultra but more the screen size on the Galaxy Note 4 and that is exactly we bought one. The Galaxy Note 4 is not a cheap phone with a RRP price of around $900. However with the high price also means it has top specification - and indeed it has arguably the best specification of any mobile phone on the planet - at the time of this post. In terms of construction the Galaxy Note 4 is very well made. The chiseled metal surround and glossy screen make you want to touch it. The rear is a rubberised plastic finish which happens to removable and is the point of the Note 4. The real panel fits perfectly although uses a material unlike any we've collectively touch before which is a first. Overall the conservative design looks good and feels very good thanks to the extra weight and worthy of the prices tag. The design is business class rather than pop candy as per the iphone6 Plus for example. In terms of hardware the Galaxy Note 4 is equipped with all the latest tech hardware you can possibly dream of in 2015. Very few so called reputable websites point out this simple fact. It is the most advanced mobile phone on the planet - even next to the new Samsung Galaxy S6! We can't say much more. So if your shopping based on specifications alone then you do not need to read any more reviews because the Galaxy Note 4 has everything and yes it is future proofed for the next 2 years... For example the QHD screen has more pixels than your regular LCD computer and the first 4K video camera resolution can't be fully appreciated on 99% of displays on sale to date. Other features which literally hammer the tech advantage over the other phones is the inclusion of the Heart rate, UV, oxygen etc sensors and the multi-purpose infrared remote control. The Note 4 is in a specification class on its own for the moment. In terms of use the Galaxy Note can be really easy or really complex. Apart from being fast left in default setup the Note 4 works as good as any other phone, if you haven't setup a new phone in awhile then it is just as easy as a Windows phone or iPhone. However you can really customise your experience on the Note 4 to any level you want to which makes this a key selling point. Lots of standard Apps on the phone including our favourite infrared remote control program now called Smart Remote that makes it the easiest universal remote control we've ever used. No need for weird bluetooth settings or wi-fi etc.. to get your phone to control things through the proven method infrared. The ability to add a microSD card is fantastic. The live widgets which are the key feature of any Android based phone works well on the large screen. Note that despite the larger screen the text has not been proportionally reduced like on the Sony Ultra Z hence everything is nice and readable.  The S pen feature is a great idea for workers, it is faster than any keypad even with swipe activated. The heart rate monitor, UV oxygen sensor on the back of the Note 4 for health trackers are great additions including the strangely hyped non-activty reminders. No other large screen mobile phone has the lot like the Note 4. To conclude, if you want a mobile phone or smart phone with the lot in a still easy to handle size, the ultimate burger so to speak of mobile phones - the Galaxy Note 4 for the time being is THE model to get. It can do everything you could possibly want in a mobile phone in 2015. There is literally nothing else in the class to compare it against. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 4
    • Network Quad-band GSM - All Tri-band 3G - All Tri-band 4G - All
    • Design Touch screen
    • L153.6 x W78.6 x D8.5 mm
    • Weight 176 grams
    • Display 5.7 inch 2560 x 1440 QHD AMOLED
    • Camera 16MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing video call camera 3.7MP
    • Video Camera 4K UHD 30FPS main video camera 3.7
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad core 2.7 Ghz Separate Andreno 330 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 3Gig RAM Up to 32 Gig for user Up to 128 Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope Proximity, Ambient Light, Humidity, Temperature UV, Heart rate, Barometer, RGB, NFC, Fingerprint Ring tones: MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others Google Play store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calendar SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 3220 mAh battery Up to 370 hours Standby Up to 17 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $980 AUD April 2015 (Outright)

  • BlackBerry Classic Review

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    Welcome to the BlackBerry Classic review, the first ever official one for us. Before the very popular iPhone and Nokia the various BlackBerry models where at the top of the game in terms of text and talk communication. Back in the day Blackberry had genuine secure communication hardware and software before anyone else hence the choice of the VIPs, rich an famous. Unfortunately like Nokia, BlackBerry failed to innovate fast enough on their user interface and their App stores fast enough to compete with Apple hence their dire situation in 2015. So a brand new Blackberry Classic was the top of our collective must try review lists and the conclusion... The new Blackberry Classic recommended retail price is around the $500 mark outright which is probably just about right but a $400 tag would help gain sales traction but it is available on various plans which is good for new users. After all - let's face it existing users and demographics will probably buy one outright because they can afford it! In terms of construction the new Blackberry Classic is very good. Despite being the entry level model it is solid and very well made phone. The Blackberry is a retro design in some eyes but perfection in others. It genuinely does not have any design flaws like the iPhone for example. You can mumble about the plastic rear back but it does serve it's purposes of be tactile to hold and use securely. Perhaps it's could be considered heavy but not really since if feels good in the hand. If the weight tires you out you really need medical help. In the world a slabs with featureless faces with curve edges it's a stand out and classic design. Put it this way it has a business class look the latest flawed iPhones or even Samsung's simply cannot match. In terms of hardware the BlackBerry has the latest relatively large high res screen equal to the latest phones in terms of clarity it just happens to the half the length. Thanks to the touch screen being genuinely 3.5 inches wide is better than the narrow iPhone despite the larger overall size for example. Sure the screen should have been bigger fair enough and often quoted viewing angles but isn't that the point of security? I don't want the person next to me reading my email? Apart from that it's CPU and other hardware is modest but thanks to an efficient orating system it seems quicker and smoother than Android based mobile phones running the same hardware spec and just a slick as the latest iPhones although none is as smooth as Windows Phone OS. In terms of use the latest BlackBerry Classic OS is quite logical. For those coming from Windows Phone or iPhone may find it different at first but it doesn't take long to workout how things works. It's all about BBM software really and the user interface which is a logical combination of touch screen and keypad. Aside from that the BlackBerry Classic is also reasonably quick to load and run apps and browse the internet as any other reasonable mobile phone we can think off. The focus of the BlackBerry is that is focused as messaging, video and voice comms for formal or business/professional use. If you're a younger person who simply can't deal with actually talking or responding to emails then this is not the phone for you, it's not a multi-purpose App platform like the others. A great keypad, decent touch screen, security, some entertainment options but limited apps make the BlackBerry Classic a great phone for communicating not really for entertainment. The Blackberry Classic is great at what it was designed to do and if it meets your requirements than its the phone for you. There is no other phone bar the entry level phones that is targeted so specifically at a particular type of user. Specifications
    • Blackberry Classic (2014 edition)
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Quad-band 3G and 4G 850/2100/900/2100 (depend on country)
    • Design Keypad and Touch screen
    • L131 x W72.4 x D10.2 mm
    • Weight 177 grams
    • Display/s 3.5 inch 720 X 720 pixels
    • Camera 12MP
    • Video Camera 1080p @ 30FPS main video camera 2MP video phone
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU 1.5 Ghz Dual core Separate Graphic CPU
    • Memory 2 Gig RAM Up to 16Gig for user Up to 128Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features Ambient light, Proximity, Accelerometer FM radio A-GPS
    • Li-Po 2515 mAh battery Up to 2 weeks Standby Up to 11 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $500 AUD Jan 2015 (Outright)

  • Nokia 208 review

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    Welcome to the Nokia 208 mobile phone review. Released in 2013 it is one of the last genuine Nokia phones left that you can still purchase. Although very basic by 2015 smartphone standards it has a number of features that will keep any one after a mobile phone only for calls, txt and notifications very happy. The Nokia 208 is priced under $90 outright and can also be purchased at a measly $29 as a pre-paid package as we write this review! The Nokia 208 still has a huge market around the world due to many countries limited mobile networks and limited competition. The 208 stands out from the competition by have 3G capabilities missing from others and still has the brand recognition in this end of the market. In the smartphone dominated market these days the Nokia 208 and it's competitors are living fossils which is also oddly a good place to be. (More on this in later posts) In terms of construction the 208 is put together really well, there is nothing to complain about in this price range. The rubber keypad actually feels ok and probably hard wearing. The materials can only be described as minimal and together with the various bright colours in comes in once again stands out and hard to loose. It's not expensive looking so should keep pick pockets away. In terms of use the Nokia 208 is responsive as with all phones in this class. The S40 user interface has not changed much over the decade so you will be familiar with it very quickly. Of course there aren't new apps for the phones anymore so you are reliant on what's in the box. Of course you can still find caches of downloads to try on the internet but that's not what this model is about. The Nokia 208 is great for those who want a simple and resonably tough phone to talk and text on. The added bonus is being able to use it as a notification device like a smart watch so it uses very little data. As a final swan song to 'Nokia' brand we wished that the released a high quality standard phone like the Nokia 8800 Sirocco or the Sony W880 phone would be a fitting send off. Specifications
    • Nokia 208
    • Network Quad-band GSM 900/1900/850/1800 Dual Band 3G 2100/850
    • Design Standard
    • L114 x W50.9 x D12.8 mm Weight 90 grams
    • Display/s 2.4 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 1.3 MP
    • Video Camera 176 x 144 pixel main video camera 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V3 Micro-USB
    • CPU xxxMhz
    • Memory Up to 256MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS and recording Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BL-5C 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 21 days Standby Up to 12 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $89 AUD early-2015 (Outright) Under $30 AUD early-2015 (Pre-paid)

  • LG G3 Review
    Welcome to the 2014 LG G3 is the latest top end phone from a company we have ignored for the simple reason that they didn't make any decent phones. After looking at the L70 we decided to review the G3 version and glad we did. Looking at the specifications the G3 best even the Samsung S5 in the some important categories but of course a phone is more than just a list of parts specs. Being a new release (July 2014) the recommended retail price RRP of the LG G3 is a $750 which is quite expensive but also reasonable considering it's specifications and that other top range phones are about the same price too. In terms of construction the LG G3 is very very good. Sure it's mainly plastic/metal coating but its it impressive to look at, more so than iphone, HTC One, Galaxy 5S etc.. However once in the hand it does have the feel of expense but missing that extra solid feel that Nokia can do, HTC that other metal constructed phones have. Nevertheless it still feels great to hold and very well made. In terms of use the LG G3 is a standard Android OS experience with few specific enhancements. Thanks to the App Store you can essentially get any additional functionality or change the appearance any time you want. We like having the microSD slot since transferring data to a new phone very easy. To conclude our short review the LG G3 is a feature packed and highly competitive smartphone. It has all the benefits and problems associated with being Android based. As a result only it's hardware design differentiates it from the rest and it does succeed. It's a good looking phone but there are other very good looking phones else where too. It needs something special to separate it from the rest. Specifications
    • LG G3
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/900/2100 Penta-band 4G 700/800/900/1800/2600
    • Design Touch screen
    • L146.3 x W74.5 x D.8.9 mm
    • Weight 149 grams
    • Display 5.5 inch 2560 x 1440
    • Camera 13MP Dual LED Flash Laser Autofocus 2.1MP 2nd forward facing camera
    • Video Camera 2010p 30 fps 1080p or 60 fpsHD 2.1MP Video phone camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4 NFC USB
    • CPU Quad core 2.2 Ghz Separate Andreno 330 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 2Gig RAM Up to 16 Gig for user Up to 128Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features Wireless charging Removable battery A-GPS and GLONASS FM Radio with RDS Wireless charging Li-Po 3000 mAh battery Up to  23.5 Days Standby Up to 21 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $750 AUD August 2014 (Outright)