Cell Phone Reviews

The highly anticipated iPhone is Apple’s first direct effort to enter the cell phone market.  Does that mean that the iPhone 2 should be out in about 3 months? Hard to say. The only thing we know for sure is that the iPhone is a gadget lover’s dream. While the individual features are not revolutionary (a cell phone, an Ipod and an Internet browser), Apple manages to do what they do best  - put it all in a sleek attractive package.

Technical Specs for iPhone

• Screen size: 3.5 inches
• Screen resolution: 320 by 480 at 160 ppi
• Input method: Multi-touch with on-screen predictive QWERTY keyboard
• Storage: 4GB or 8GB
• GSM: Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
• Wireless data: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0
• Camera: 2.0 megapixels
• Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm
• Weight: 4.8 ounces / 135 grams

The Nokia N91 appears to have it all. This bluetooth capable smartphone features a built Mp3 player with 4GB of storage plus an FM radio for those times when 3,000 songs just isn’t enough. 

• Storage for up to 3000 songs (4GB) plus built-in FM Radio
• Seamless switching between music player and smartphone functions 
• Create playlists on the go 
• Play audio files purchased via Yahoo! Music and other content providers who use Windows Media DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection.
• Answer calls while listening to music and music pauses and then resumes again when the call is ended
• PC Interface
• 2 Megapixel Camera
• Fully functional web browser and email

A new addition to the LG handset lineup, the VX8700 has a sleek ultra-thin shape, metal finish, and mirror-like screen. This clamshell also features V CAST for music and video, Bluetooth capabilities, a 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder, and a microSD memory port for storage.

• Music player for mp3 & wma songs
• MicroSD memory port to store pictures, videos, music, and sounds
• 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder
• One-touch speakerphone
• 13 unique ringtones + vibrate & silent modes
• TTY/TDD support
• Hearing aid compatible (m4-rating)
• Text messaging (up to 1,064 characters)
• Picture/video messaging
• Web-based e-mail & instant messaging
• USB mass storage - transfer files between MicroSD card and pc
• VZ Navigator - voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions
• Emergency contacts - enter 3 contacts and personal info in case of emergency
• Mirror-like external LCD
• Simultaneous GPS for enhanced location accuracy

The Samsung UpStage has a unique “dual face” design. One side it is a phone with bluetooth wireless technology and a 1.3 megapixel camera. On the other side, it’s a music player with touch-sensitive media controls and a stereo speaker. Essentially, it is a dedicated phone and a dedicated music player in one. It supports Micro SD memory cards up to 2GB in size, but only 64 MB is included with the packages we reviewed. You’ll definitely need more than that.

• Bluetooth wireless technology supports streaming stereo music
• Included USB cable, stereo headset and extended battery wallet
• 1.3 megapixel digital camera/camcorder 
• MicroSD memory card slot (includes 64 MB card)
• Advanced voice activated dialing and menu controls requires no pre-training
• Two vibrant screens - on the front and back
• Mp3 player - touch-sensitive external controls, download songs right to phone, supports album art and playlists
• Video capture / camcorder - (176 x 144 pixel resolution max), up to 30-seconds long, 15 frames per second
• Data capable - use this phone as a modem
• Mobile web browsing - yes, sprint pcs power vision-capable, wap 2.0, near-broadband download speeds
• Picture mail, video mail and SMS capable
• Email client - POP3 and SMTP format supported
• Instant messenger built-in - AOL, Yahoo! And ICQ instant messaging supported

The ultra slim W880i Walkman® phone stores up to 900 music tracks thanks to the included 1 GB Memory Stick. This 3G enabled phone has a lot of features packed into a very compact and attractive package. Available in stainless steel and black/orange. The down side? Staple sized keys make finger nail dialing essential.

• Camera 2-megapixel, Digital zoom 2.5x
• 4 x 1.8 x 0.4 inches
• Picture blogging
• Video record
• Bluetooth Enabled
• 1.8 Inch Color 240×320 pixel LCD
• Includes 1GB Memory Stick Micro card; USB cable; AC adapter; stereo handsfree headset; user manual and software CD
• Mp3 and AAC Enabled
• SMS, E-mail, Web Browsing
• RSS Feed Enabled - Download your Favorite News Feeds.
• Built in TrackID ™
• PlayNow ™ Technology