by greg on September 9, 2009
Sony Ericsson have just announced a November release date for the first of it’s new generation of multimedia phones, the Satio. It will feature a staggering 12.1 megapixel camera and run on the same Symbian operating system as the Nokia 5800 and N97. Until now, most phones have either concentrated on being primarily a music or camera phone but the Sony Ericsson Satio seems to do it all. The camera is not only a staggering 12.1 megapixels but also features a xenon flash as well as smile and face detector features. The operating system, which is all new to Sony Ericsson, is run on a 3.5″, 16 million colour, 360×640 resolution touchscreen with an accelerometer controlling the orientation.
With full HSDPA and HSUPA support alongside WiFi, Bluetooth, A2DP and GPS the Sony Ericsson Satio also covers every base when it comes to connectivity and the external MicroSD card slot allows easy memory expansion as opposed to the less readily available memory sticks used in previous Sony Ericsson models.
With all the above features packed into such a good looking handset, Sony Ericsson seem to have all the bases covered with their new top end multimedia handset. With an already proven, functional and easy to use operating system will this be the handset to give the iPhone a run for it’s money?
Sony Ericsson Satio image via Mobile Phone Shop
Mobile phone recycling is on the rise according to Hitwise data.
Internet searches related to the recycling of mobile phones have almost trebled over the last 12 months. UK Internet searches for a portfolio of mobile phone recycling search terms – such as ‘recycle mobile phones’, ‘mobile phone recycling’ and ‘phone recycling’ – increased by 189% between the week ending 17/05/2008 and the week ending 16/05/2009.
Further proof that money concerns are trumping environmental concerns in the current environment is evident in the decrease in searches for other types of recycling. UK Internet searches for the recycling of other items – including computers, electronics (excluding mobile phones), CDs, clothes and furniture – have fallen by 50% over the last 12 months. Searches for regional recycling centres have also decreased by a third over the same period.
Mobile phone & battery recycling links
Mobile phone recycling sites Gaj It
Battery Recycling – BatteryBack
Battery Recycling – Waste Care
by Patrick Altoft on March 19, 2009
Although the Iphone is pretty cool it still has a long way to go to tick all the boxes. With Iphones being all the rage, Nokia wants a slice of the action so lets see how it compares to the Iphone:
Nokia 5800
Here are a few points that might help you decide:
Cost
This is definitely at the top of the requirements in these tough times. Phones are a luxury item so it needs to be affordable. The Nokia 5800 is cheaper than the Iphone which is a definite plus.
Display
It looks very similar to the iphone but the resolution is better on the Nokia 5800 with 640*360 pixels against 480*320 pixels for the iPhone.
Camera
The Nokia 5800 boasts a 3.2Mpix camera with Carl Zeiss Optics and dual flash whilst the iphone can only muster a basic 2Mpix camera, without flash. Here the 5800 wins hands down!
Music
The Nokia 5800 has its own music store and its apparently free for the first year which is another credit crunch busting point. Although Itunes has been around for a few years now, we all love a bargain and with the increased battery power topping the iphone battery need I say more?!
Video recording
The Nokia 5800 is capable of video recording which is something the Iphone still cant do
MMS
Another point the Nokia 5800 is able to do and the Iphone isn’t
Overall, the Nokia 5800 is the clear winner here don’t you think? The Nokia “iPhone” offers excellent value for money so why not give it a go.
Nokia 5800 deals and Nokia 5800 info.
by greg on February 5, 2009
Toshiba are entering the smartphone marketing with a bang by launching a mobile phone with all the functions of their top end TV sets.
Pocket Lint has got a hands on video here.
Apparently the Toshiba TG01 is set to “revolutionise the mobile entertainment world”
Featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, the company says the 1GHz chip will be considerably faster than any device on the market.
Users will be able to interact with the device using a virtual trackpad that will appear on screen. Instead of an accelerometer, the phone will use something Toshiba are calling a “G-sensor” that allows you to tilt the phone around a central spot.
On the tech side you’ll get HSDPA 3G and AGPS or GPS connectivity. Elsewhere you will get a microSD card for expanding the 512MB memory and there will be support for DivX.
by victoria on January 20, 2009
With mobile phones becoming every part the fashion accessory, what better way to make a statement than by treating yourself to the new Samsung Armani night effect phone. Everyone wants to be at the cutting edge of fashion and what better way to cause a stir among your friends than with this!!
Mobile Phone manufacturers are starting to focus more on style and class and what better way to do that by joining up with one of the leading fashion houses.
For all those people who like labels, the Armani logo is engraved on the side and rear of the handset. It also sports a customised ring tone so you won’t go unnoticed. The name focuses on the use of LED lights, which change colours from red to blue and green that make it stand out at night so people will not only hear you but see you.
The Samsung Armani Night Effect hasn’t been adorned with the fanciest features like many other handsets on the market, but taking the Armani name fashion brand speaks volumes alone.
Features
- 2.2 inch QVGA screen
- 3 Megapixel Camera
- Music Hot keys
- 3G Equipped
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Media player with Video Recorder
- FM Radio
- 3.5mm Audio Jack
by victoria on January 20, 2009
Just when you thought you were already spending enough time on Facebook, the new INQ1 is set to make social networking even more accessible.
The INQ1 phone is based around instant chat and social networking so for all those people who love social networking and keeping up to date with their friends this is the phone for you. With messenger, full Facebook integration, an ebay tracker and all your skype functions what more could you want?
We know that most phones can already do most of these things but what is different about the INQ1 is that these are not done via add ons so it makes it much more user friendly.
It doesnt come close to the Iphone and doesn’t have a touch screen but it is set to inject a new lease of life into social networking for all you Facebook addicts.
by victoria on January 20, 2009
The Sony Ericsson C510 is due to hit the shops soon and is supposed to be it’s most affordable Cyber-shot phone to date. The price is still unknown but should most definitely be in line with the average budget.
For all those people who are looking for high quality pictures in a phone. Look no further than this.
The handset boasts a “smile shutter function” which allows the handset to tell if the subject is smiling and then take the photo at the correct time. Other features include , a camera light, face and a smile detection and picture editing tools. The smile shutter technology will also be added to the C905 launched in November 2008
by victoria on January 20, 2009
It is rumoured the Nokia N97 is due to hit shops in March at around about £480. Nokia claim it is the most advanced mobile computer to hit the shops and could lead to the death of the iphone.
Nokia has successfully combined standard features with what users want including GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G internet to come up with something that covers your every need. This phone definately has the X factor in our books. Boasting a 5-inch, 640 x 360 pixel touch screen, supporting up to 48 GB of storage, including 32 GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16 GB microSD card for music, media and more. All you music lovers out there can ditch your IPod and create more space in your bag!!
It is supposed to change the face of internet and will allow users fast and efficient access to all their favourite social networking and internet sites. It even has an always on feature to keep you connected.
Built-in GPS technology provides location-specific information and don’t forget the five-megapixel camera for snapping those critical work nights out.
The phone is all for making life easier which is what everyone wants. It plays Flash videos, supporting instant-messaging and email on the go.
Feast your eyes on this
by Patrick Altoft on January 19, 2009
Nokia has been working overtime marketing the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and with the help of a guest appearance in the Batman Dark Knight movie looks to be onto a winner.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is the first Symbian S60 5th Edition touchscreen phone to hit the market and has a fantastic 3.2 inch touchscreen to rival the iPhone.
One touch to music, video, and more. The dedicated Media Bar means mobile entertainment is always on hand. High-resolution widescreen video and superior surround sound, with built-in stereo speakers and an advanced music player. Download new sounds to the 8GB microSD card, and sync your collection with Nokia Music software for PC.
Featuring you, your friends, and ultra-fast 3.5G wireless technology. Put your favourite people on your home screen and share moments and media as they happen. Shoot 3.2 megapixel stills, video, and seamlessly showcase them online with photo sharing services like Share on Ovi or Flickr. Broadcast yourself or download the latest videos.
Nokia announced the 5800 XpressMusic in London on October 2, 2008. The suggested retail price was
by Patrick Altoft on December 5, 2008
Our friends over at Electric Pig are giving away two Panasonic DMP BD 35 Blu Ray players courtesy of Empire Direct.
To win simply head over to the contest page and add your details.
Mini review via Cnet
The Panasonic DMP-BD35 significantly changes the game. It’s a Profile 2.0-compliant player with onboard decoding for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and it carries a $300 list price. Furthermore, it offers excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies and it looks pretty good with standard DVDs as well.
In many ways the PS3 is still a better Blu-ray player, especially when it comes to responsiveness and the fact that you can use it play games, stream media, and rent movies. But for home theater fans who just want to watch Blu-ray movies, the DMP-BD35 is the best value we’ve seen, and so it deserves our Editors’ Choice award–the first we’ve given to a Blu-ray player.
