Nokia N97 and 5800 XpressMusic

Nokia’s N97, and the 5800 XpressMusic phones are currently vying for attention in the smartphones market, eagerly clambering over each other to gain some sort of attention, and to lure prospective buyers away from the iPhone and Blackberry. However it is indeed the Nokia 5530 that offers something really different. Firstly, it has a 2.9-inch touchscreen with a music-orientated interface and while it doesn’t have the excellent capacity of the Nokia X6, it costs as little as £130, so it’s well worth a purchase. It currently stands as the best budget touchscreen phone available on the market today, and if you want a large touchscreen, complete with a good amount of features, but are not too fussed about storage space and the like, then the 5300 is the handset for you. Alternatively, why not try out HTC’s Tattoo model? The phone is directed at the budget-conscious user, who wants to get the most out of Android, but doesn’t want to pay over the odds. We’re not talking about masses of money saved – a tenner a month off a contract here, a £100 off a handset there – but the arrival of the OS on the HTC Tattoo does point to a bright future for mid-range devices sporting Android. The main interface is dominated by a digital clock and location-specific information explaining what the weather and temperature is like in your vicinity, which is a nice touch! The HTC Tattoo does bring with it something different, however, and that is Android 1.6 – this update brings some rather nice tweaks to the Android interface. So, if you’re interested in a smartphone, but don’t want to pay iPhone or Blackberry prices, then try out HTC’s Tattoo model and start making the most of Android today, you won’t regret it.

Mobile Phone GPS

Using a GPS enabled mobile phone as a car GPS guidance system today’s high end mobile phones cost plenty. You might have not yet perceived them as too expensive, but the current situation can lead to that kind of situation. So, if you already paid for a programmable device which can track your position by using the GPS, why would you need another one, having its own screen, computer, memory, maps etc. The only reason could be the potential secretiveness of your whereabouts, as it is not too hard, for Windows mobile phones especially, to insert a covert virus over the Internet into your device which will report back on all of your movement. Or perhaps the phone operator has a contract with the secret service to enable pulling out information from your mobile, or the developer of the GPS application you use gets your movement data and uses them for some purposes, Google does that, for instance. But, if you are careful to choose a GPS program for your mobile which hasn’t any of the spying clauses in its End User License Agreement you will enjoy having a GPS device within your mobile phone, and your privacy unharmed. Of course, many mobile phones come with preinstalled GPS applications, capable of taking all standard map filetypes to show the parts of the world not already supported in detail. It is something you will need to check before going on long trips, because it wouldn’t be pleasant to see the road run out on the map, and miss a turn at some foreign freeway because of it. The increasing volume of memory available on mobile phones increases the capacity for maps, which come more and more detailed for the entire world with every new phone on the market, but checking it out is good practice. Also, your mobile phone can prove an even better device for GPS navigation than a separate GPS device, because you can choose from many GPS applications offering many specific capabilities you may need, as opposed to the often single application available on the GPS device. If you are planning to get a GPS device for your car, try using your mobile phone first. Many handsets support this application such as the LG POP, Nokia or Blackberry. Mobile operators such as O2, Orange and others, do not charge extra for this function.

Motorola Milestone

Smartphones are pretty important in our lives. We are generally busy people by trade, and we want something where we can access things on the Internet as quickly as possible. Even if that is not the case, since we’re pretty dependant on the internet, we opt for them. They offer some abilities that we used to dream about, and we are infinitely thankful for their plethora of uses, which includes just about everything.

Motorola is a company who has just forayed into the world, offering up some pretty great devices. One that’s getting a lot of mention in Europe is the Milestone, which is pretty much a counterpart to the American version, based on Google’s Android 2.0 software. This is obviously an update from their other attempt, which did not go as smoothly as they liked it to. This phone is definitely an upgrade, and features some of the best performance found on any phone. The screen is a higher resolution than what’s generally seen, which will make for an enriching experience. Also, the company states that this phone can actually record video that’s of DVD quality.

In terms of being a great smartphone, it certainly produces the results that people would expect. It’s not as expensive as the iPhone, but also doesn’t feature as many apps. This doesn’t mean that the Milestone isn’t useful, by any means. It competes favorably among many who have tried it, and it’s certainly one that will complete the task of those who desire it.

Motorola Droid

Mobile phones have really changed the way that we communicate with each other. The phones of today can do just about anything, and come as a saving grace when we are bored. On just about every phone these days, there is the chance for a person to at least connect to the internet. And then there are ones that are a cut above, one of which goes by the name of Droid.

The Motorola offering is something that’s unique, and has been rumored to be the “Killer of the iPhone.” While that remains to be seen, this phone still does pack a punch. It’s powered by Google’s Andriod mobile operating system, and features some pretty great apps. But right down to it, it does not feature nearly as many applications as the iPhone does. Although, it is eerily similar to the iPhone, as far as the user interface goes.

As far as design, as a rule, it has to look pretty sleek. The Droid does not break this rule, and it bears some similarities to its biggest competition. It is noteworthy to state that it is a bit heavy to the touch, but it’s a phone, it’s not overbearing. But this comes as something that is also its saving grace. It’s pretty well put together, and doesn’t feel as if it could fall apart in the event that it drops. All in all, this is a pretty good phone to work with, as it will pretty much integrate into your life pretty easily.