Archive for September, 2009

Experience PC grade on mobile with N900, the Maemo software cell phone

September 20th, 2009 mobile-handsets

The next phase of Nokia handsets in the evolution of Maemo software is N900 releasing in October this year in select markets. In US and UK it will be released on T-Mobile.

N900 smartphone is linux-based Maemo software handset that brings PC to mobile. The cell phone gives exact experience of PC on a handset.

In N900 one can do multitask and gets browsing internet facilities as it is on desktop computer.

N900 runs on new Maemo 5 software that empowers mobile users to work on multiple windows application together. The mobile also offers full advantage of hi-tech mobile features such as touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

Ansi Vanjoki, executive vice-president for markets of Nokia says, “With Linus softwar, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience.”

He also added that the Nokia N900 shows where the company is going with Maemo software and they will continue working with the community in order to push this software forward.

The Maemo also complements the other software platforms of Nokia such as Symbian that powers Nokia’s smartphones.

The phone will have GSM radios and triband 3G to support T-Mobile. It will be having a full Firefox3 browser with 5MP CZ cam, lens cover, LEDx2 flash and 800×480 video.

The messaging through N900 will be easy and convenient because of the full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard. With only few touches on screen one can set up e-mails and it mobilizes up to 10 personal e-mail accounts.

N900 Features and Specifications :

Dimensions : 110.9 × 59.8 × 18
Color : Black
Weight : Approx 181 g
Display : 3.5 inch touch-sensitive widescreen display, 800 × 480 pixel resolution
Email & Messaging : SMS, Instant Messages, MMS
Web Browser : Maemo browser powered by Mozilla technology
Memory : Up to 1GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)
Connectivity : Micro-USB connector, High-Speed USB 2.0, Integrated GPS with A-GPS
Language Support : British English, American English, Canadian French, German, Italian, etc
Camera : 5 megapixel camera (2584 × 1938 pixels)
Music : Maemo media player
Operating System : Maemo 5 software on Linux
Application : Contacts, Camera, Calculator, Clock, Games, PDF Reader, File Manager, RSS Reader, Media player, Maemo Browser
Gaming : Chess, Bounce, Mahjong
Kit : Nokia Stereo Headset (WH-205), Nokia charger adaptor (CA-146C), Cleaning cloth, Nokia High Efficiency Charger (AC-10), Nokia Battery (BL-5J), Video out cable (CA-75U)

N900 video Demo (Youtube Video)

Watch the video of N900 below:

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Nokia squared the rectangular shape of handset with Nokia 7705 Twist

September 14th, 2009 mobile-handsets

Nokia again sets trend in cell phone market. It cuts the rectangular shape to square of mobile handsets. It will again dominate the market with breaking tradition. It is on the verge of launching Nokia 7705 Twist, shaping it away from stereotype rectangular format. It is square shaped.

Nokia 7705 Twist is a multimedia handset and will be available through Verizon Wireless.

Nokia 7705 Twist Specifications

The screen of Nokia 7705 Twist cellphone is of 2.4-inch with 262 K TFT QVGA. The 7705 Twist boasts of a 2.4-inch, 262K TFT QVGA screen. The services of this handset are quite interesting. Nokia 7705 TwistExamples are as below:

  • VZ NavigatorSM
  • V CAST Music with Rhapsody
  • V CAST Video
  • Visual Voice Mail
  • Mobile Broadband Connect
  • Corporate Email
  • 3.0 megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus capabilities

With the effect Twist, users can easily and comfortably access mobile emails and mobile web mails. Chat and blogging is also easy on it.

Nokia 7705 Twist Look and Feel
Nokia 7705 Twist features Xpress-on covers in black and purple. It measures 2.71″ x 2.71″ x 0.59″ and weighs only 3.44 ounces.

Nokia 7705 Twist Multimedia Features
Nokia 7705 Twist is a QWERTY device and it offers a talktime of about 270 minutes and up to 312 hours of standby time. This handset of Nokia also supports the following:

  • EV-DO Rev. 0
  • Bluetooth
  • HTML browser

More to this, users of this handset can by switching on the Habitat mode manage all their calls and also the messaging history very effortlessly.

Nokia 7705 Twist Price Tag and Best Deal
Nokia 7705 Twist will hit the market with a price tag of only $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. It will also include two year customer agreement with Verizon. Purchasing with debit card will be eligible for a rebate.

Nokia 7705 Twist Availability
Nokia 7705 Twist will be presently offered on Verizon Wireless’ official website and the Verizon Wireless Communications Stores only. It will hit the Verizon stores on September 21, 2009.

Please Note: The price tag is date sensitive

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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Handset

September 5th, 2009 mobile-handsets

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a perfect fusion mobile handset of greater functions like downloadable free Nokia games, free Nokia apps, free Nokia themes, and much more add-ons.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is one of the best entry level smartphones and it is of course a good choice for those mobile users who are unable to afford the costly Nokia 5800 XpressMusic handset.

This new version of Nokia XpressMusic has same comfortability as Nokia 5800 with a lower price. It is one of the most appealing handset to the teenagers. More to this, Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a good and cheaper alternative to iPhone for mid-tier customers. It is equipped with LG Cookie and Samsunng Tocco Life look and of course it guns for the cheap touchscreen top spot.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic – Look And Feel
Nokia 5530 is slimmer, shorter and lighter than the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music. It is much pocket friendly and handy too. The front is of stainless steel giving the handset a classy look. The phone has an impressive textured design that borders the display.

Nokia 5530 and Nokia 5800 differences
The display screen has been reduced to 2.9 inches from 3.2 inches, but the pixel count remains the same as 360 x 640. Samller display with same pixel gives a more brighter vivid screen.

5530 XpressMusic – Complete Entertainment Phone
Music can be conveniently heard in Nokia 5530 XpressMusic with the help of Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205. Take a pic whenever you feel even while listening to the music with its 3.2MP camera equipped with LED flash. Access contacts is only a single touch on the homescreen and anytime get connected Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, Ovi etc.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic specificationsNokia 5530 XpressMusic

  • 3.15 MP Camera, 2048 x 1536 pixels, Auto focus, Digital zoom, Video recording
  • Li-Ion 1000 mAh(BL-4U), Stand by time up to 351 hours, Talk time around 5 hours.
  • SMS, MMS, Email, IM
  • Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
  • WAP 2.0, xHTML, HTML
  • Nokia Maps 3.0
  • RSS feeds
  • Voice memo
  • T9 text feature
  • Photo editor
  • TV-out
  • Stereo FM-Radio
  • Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
  • Music player: MP3, AAC+, WAV, MPEG4, WMV, 3GP
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Samsung Omnia i900 Reviews & Specs

September 3rd, 2009 mobile-handsets

Samsung Omnia i900 looks like very close to iPhone phones with robust list of capabilities. It has QVGA screen and up to 16GB onboard storage. It also has an accelerometer for automatic screen rotation and optical joystick so that one-handed operation is easy.

Samsung Omnia i900 Specifications
The screen of Samsung Omnia is of 3.2″ with unique resolution of WQVGA i.e. 240×400. It gives a pixel density of 145PPI that is a little lower to other similar devices. The Omnia runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. It has a CPU of 624MHz, RAM of 96MB and ROM also of 96MB. The internal memory is 8GB and it can be expandable more 8GB by microSD card.

Samsung Omnia i9001The Samsung Omnia i900 is a quadband phone with GSM850/900/1800/1900, but only has UMTS2100. It means that 3G will not be able to work on this device of Samsung. Apart from this it has 802.11 b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, FM tuner and also a GPS. The optical joystick very smartly controls the mouse cursor in it.

There are two camera lenses. One is of 5 mega pixel accompanied with a flash and the front camera shoots a VGA resolution.

Few Other Facts of Samsung Omnia i900

  • The screen of Samsung Omnia i900 is a little taller than most of the Windows Mobile phones.
  • It is one of the cleanest looking mobile devices available in the market.
  • Only start and end button is on the front side of Omnia i900.
  • The touchscreen is flush.
  • The device is lightweight and it feels comfortable in hand.
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