Nokia N97 Coming To 75 Countries This Month

Filed under: Handsets , Nokia If you had any doubt about the reach of Nokia, the world’s leading mobile handset maker, then check this: Nokia just announced the simultaneous June launch of its flagship N97 in more than 75 countries. We already had hints of this for the US and Western Europe but it’s good to have it official. And with N97 chatter on the uptick recently, we’re expecting to see this 3.5-inch QWERTY touchscreen slider running S60 5th sooner rather than later.

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Palm Pre Smart Phone

Palm Pre smart phone launched new smart phone at end of this April. This smart phone price is cheaper than iPhone. Why do I compare it with iPhone? Palm Pre smart phone resemble with iPhone. Of course, many rate it as an effort to rival the market of Apple iPhone. Palm Pre say that they would released to market with a package worth USD150 internet phone service contract.
The price was cheaper from the Apple iPhone market ranging in price USD199. Sprint, the telecommunications company to become partner of Palm Pre claiming price mobile phone iPhone competitor this enough to compete

Palm Pre marketing strategies undertaken by Sprint include hardware subsidies, and provide convenience for the new customers. Presumably how this strategy mimics Apple iPhone marketing. As is known, the first iPhone launched, AT & T use the same strategy successfully and attract millions of customer

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Samsung I7500 preview: First look

For today's show and tell, Samsung's first Android phone is serving Cupcake. The Samsung I7500 a.k.a. Galaxy is the first Google-powered device to come with a 5 megapixel camera and that's just the tip of much improved multimedia skill.

This is just a preview and it should serve to whet your appetite as the I7500 prepares to launch. As soon as we get our hands on a final version, we'll grab our tool bag and make an out-and-out review. For now, we'll just share our first impressions of the device.

  
Samsung I7500 official photos
Samsung I7500 Galaxy at a glance:
General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps 
OS and CPU: 528MHz CPU with 128MB RAM running latest Android OS v1.5 
Form factor: Touchscreen bar, no keypad 
Dimensions: 115.0 x 56.0 x 11.9 mm, 119 g. 
Display: 3.2" capacitive OLED touchscreen, HVGA resolution (320 x 480 pixels) 
Storage: 8GB, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB) 
Camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging 
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, microUSB v.2.0, 3.5mm audio jack 
Misc: Accelerometer sensor, FM radio with RDS, Gesture lock 
Battery: 1440 mAh battery 

   
The I7500 is Samsung's Google phone

Version 1.5 of the Android OS brings some very welcome refinements. The on-screen keyboard is obviously one of them, now that Android powers a full touch handset with no keyboard at all. Video recording and playback have also been included - both strangely missing in version 1. Stereo Bluetooth is aboard as well.

There's also some UI polish and plenty of work done under the hood. Extensive bug fixes and improved performance should make the OS even more enjoyable. 

Before we begin, it would be fair play to note that in this preview we're using quite an early version of the device and it's not all shipshape. The most noticeable absentees are the camera samples, but the obviously undercooked Camera app does the handset no justice. A good 5 megapixel snapper is a valuable feature and we have every reason to believe Samsung will get it right before launch.

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Samsung i8910 Omnia HD preview: Getting closer

The world's first 720p HD video recording on a mobile phone was top of our list of trend-setting features revealed at this year's MWC in Barcelona. But even if you take HD from the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD you will still have enough skill and guts to go around. It's Symbian-powered, it's touch-controlled, it's a monster of a cameraphone. For all we know, a device like that is always worth another look.

So, here's the deal. We're not just taking another look at the Samsung Omnia HD, we hope it's a closer, and more revealing look. A second preview is a rare honor but then, the Samsung Omnia HD is a rare piece of technology. 

The Omnia HD is getting closer to release and the new unit we have is much different than the real early bird we checked out back in February. It's been a while, so here's what Samsung have been up to with the Omnia HD.

  
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD 
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD at a glance:
General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, GPRS/EDGE class 12, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps 
Form factor: Touchscreen bar 
Dimensions and weight: 123 x 58 x 12.9 mm, 144 g 
Display: 3.7-inch 16M color capacitive AMOLED touchscreen, 640 x 360 pixels 
Memory: 8/16GB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 32GB) 
CPU:ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz processor; Graphics HW Accelerator 
OS: Symbian S60 5th edition 
Still camera: 8 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection, smile shot, image stabilizer, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), ISO 1600 
Video recording: HD 720p@24fps, 720x480@30fps, QVGA time-lapse and slow-mo video recording 
Connectivity: Wi-Fi with DLNA support, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, TV-out (SD content) 
Misc: Accelerometer for screen auto rotate and turn-to-mute, proximity sensor for auto screen turn-off, magnetometer for digital compass, handwriting recognition, FM radio with RDS, DivX/XviD video support, subtitles support, virtual 5.1 channel Dolby surround (on headphones), web browser with Flash video support, office document viewer, motion-based 3D games 
Battery: 1500 mAh battery

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LG GC900 Viewty Smart preview: First look

LG GC900 Viewty Smart (sometimes also called Viewty 2) is making a run for it as the next LG flagship. What can we say, when you're blue-blooded, some things come au naturel - the snappy and quite thumbable S-Class UI, the 8 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and GPS all hide behind a 3-inch touchscreen lodged into a body that's only 12.4mm thick. We don't know about you, but by our books all that gadgetness calls for a proper inspection.

As rumors have it, the LG Viewty Smart is set to start its European tour as early as May or June, despite the fact that it has only been officially announced two weeks ago. Well, it's true, LG did tease us with a prototype back at the MWC 2009 in February, but it's only now that we get to hold it in our hands and see it in good working order. And pleased we are...

   
LG Viewty Smart official photos
LG GC900 Viewty Smart at a glance
General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, EDGE class 12 
Dimensions: 108.9 x 56.1 x 12.4 mm, 102 g 
Display: 3" 16M-color capacitive touchscreen TFT of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels) 
Memory: 1.5GB flash storage, microSD card slot (up to 16GB) 
User interface: S-Class Touch UI 
Still camera: 8 megapixel autofocus camera, Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash, manual focus, geo-tagging, image stabilization, multi face detection (up to 3), smile detection 
Video recording: 720x480@30fps, VGA@30fps, QVGA time-lapse and slow-mo video recording 
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, Wi-Fi, TV-out, USB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS 
Misc: Accelerometer for screen auto rotate, Multi-touch input, DivX/XviD support, Dolby for Mobile audio enhancement, FM radio, office document viewer 
Battery: Li-Ion 1000 mAh 
Retail price: N/A 

The LG GC900 Viewty Smart unit we received is still a pre-production one, but well functioning one - we've seen enough to tell. But still, we don't deem it ready for a full review, so instead we've prepared the following quick preview to give you some live scoop of what the Viewty 2 is all about.

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HTC Touch Diamond2 review: Director’s cut

HTC Touch Diamond2 is next on our roll call of MWC debuts but this time it's less about the brand spanking novelty and more about balanced and sensible upgrades. People tend to have second thoughts about sequels but this one here is signed by HTC and may as well be the director's cut of a blockbuster.

It is only recently that Windows Mobile fans are receiving the treatment they deserve after years of undeserved exile. The WinMo devices are no longer stigmatized as ugly bricks with awkward handling and HTC are one of the main agents of this change. The HTC Touch Diamond was one of the most complete devices and its stand-out styling earned it well deserved popularity. 

   
HTC Touch Diamond2 official photos

We now welcome its successor, somewhat insipidly named HTC Touch Diamond2. Improving the functionality of the original Diamond, the Diamond2 comes with rather different design that is certain to raise some degree of discussion. But it's the performance that will make the difference between a mere Number 2 and a real gem.
Key features:
3.2" 65K-color WVGA display 
Latest TouchFLO 3D 
Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 Mhz CPU and 288 MB RAM 
Dedicated graphics chip (64MB RAM reserved for graphics) 
Quad-band GSM support 
3G with HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 2Mbps 
Wi-Fi and built-in GPS receiver 
Stereo FM radio with RDS 
5 MP auto focus camera with excellent image quality 
microSD card slot 
Touch-sensitive zoom bar 
MS Office Mobile document editor 
Opera 9.5 web browser 
Standard miniUSB slot and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP 
Teeter game 
Great audio quality 
YouTube client 
Excellent video playback 
Main disadvantages:
Fingerprint nightmare 
Average sunlight legibility 
Questionable build quality 
No TV out port 
No standard 3.5mm audio jack 
No magnetic stylus 

The HTC Touch Diamond2 outdoes its predecessor with a larger and higher-res screen, a vastly superior camera and more RAM. The TouchFLO 3D UI has also been improved and now covers the underlying Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS from tip to toe. Sounds like a decent update with a keen eye on the competition too, which is getting stiffer by the day.

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LG KM900 Arena review: A touch of class

One of the most exciting handsets the season - the LG KM900 Arena - returns to our office and this time it is going to stay a bit longer. After getting off to a flying start in both sales and reviews the Arena certainly looks like the next big thing from LG. In these tough economic times no company can afford too many blunders so it better live up to those high expectations.

The LG KM900 Arena grabbed our attention for the first time back in February at the MWC and even more so last month when we previewed it. Let's see if it's third time lucky and if it will be able to completely sweep us off our feet in a full review.

   
LG KM900 Arena official photos
Key features:
3" 16M-color capacitive TFT touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels) 
S-Class Touch UI 
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support 
3G with HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) 
Wi-Fi and GPS receiver with A-GPS 
5 megapixel autofocus camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, LED flash, geotagging 
D1 (720x480 pixels)@30fps, VGA@30fps, QVGA fast-motion video and QVGA slo-mo video 
8GB built-in storage 
Hot-swappable microSD card slot 
Standard 3.5mm audio jack and TV out 
USB Mass Storage 
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP 
Accelerometer for screen auto rotate 
Multi-touch input 
3D hardware accelerator 
DivX and XviD support 
Dolby for Mobile audio enhancement 
FM radio with FM transmitter 
Office document viewer 
Smart dialing 
Main disadvantages:
Poor sunlight legibility 
Inadequate flash performance 
No voice-guided GPS navigation software available 
No standard USB port 
Records video in 3GP file format 
Maximum email attachment size is 1MB only (both ways) 
Limited DivX/XviD video support 

The LG KM900 Arena is the pioneer of the new UI designed by the South Korean company, boldly named S-class. Promising fluidity never seen before and uncompromising looks and functionality, it is starting to take the world by storm. We doubt that it will be of a measure equal to the hurricane created by the iPhone's UI but the whole package might well surprise us.

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