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Nokia E65 at PC Authority
PC Authority reviews the Nokia E65 and writes, “Features such as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, push email and SIP compatibility make the E65 incredibly well rounded as both a business and personal phone. For simply monitoring your email inbox, the E65 is a very useful device, but it’s extremely hard to compose emails unless you’re happy using txt spk. For practical web browsing and full-time email, a full-blown smartphone such as the Nokia E61 remains the more practical alternative.”
Nokia E65 Features Include:
- Send messages using an extensive range of options: SMS, MMS with distribution lists, instant messages, and email
- One Touch keys for conference calls, mute, unmute, and contacts
- Quad-band coverage on up to five continents
- Music and media players
- 2.0-megapixel camera
Sony Ericsson W710
Latest Update - Review by Wired Gadget Lab (added on 8 May ’07)
Sony Ericsson W710 Features Include:
- 262.144 color TFT Screen
- Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support
- Phone memory 10MB
- 88 x 48 x 24.5 mm (3.4 x 1.9 x 1 inches)
- 101 gr (3.6 oz)
- 2 megapixel camera
- Bluetooth
- Media Player
- Video Recording
Motorola MOTORIZR Z3 Review at Mobile Burn
MobileBurn reviews the Motorola MOTORIZR Z3 slider cell phone and they write, “I really have mixed feelings about the Z3. On one hand, it is a very cool looking slider. On the other, it is very difficult to live with. If you are the kind of person who hardly ever messages anyone and photo quality is not a concern, the Z3 might be the phone for you. Otherwise, take my advice and get another phone. There are plenty of sliders out there on the market and they are much speedier than the Z3 in the UI department.”
Motorola MOTORIZR Z3 Features Include:
- GSM slider form factor
- Bluetooth
- microSD slot
- Built-in music player
- USB 2.0
- Video capture
- 2.0 megapixel camera
- 8x zoom
Nokia E90 Review at MobileReview
MobileReview reviews the Nokia E90 and they write, “Release of Nokia E90 marks a new stage in the development of the communicator range – in a year’s time we will see at least one more device in this segment with slightly pared down functionality (missing GPS, for example), yet improved ergonomics. Starting from the next year, we can expect that the line of communicators will be getting more attention of both developers and consumers, since these devices will be offering greater quality of web browsing, email handling, while still being nearly beyond competition. The position of communicators on the market is very unique – they have no direct rivals. Only if we overlook many aspects, HTC TyTN may qualify as one, but in the end it is weaker in many ways, from camera to latent advantages in software. Though the main difference lies in the philosophy – those who buy HTC TyTN would hardly consider Nokia E90, as these are two different universes.”
BlackBerry Curve Review at CNET
CNET has reviewed the BlackBerry Curve cell phone and they write, “Though it doesn’t bring Wi-Fi or 3G support, the BlackBerry Curve offers a best-of-breed design and a well-rounded set of features to make it an attractive device for consumers and mobile professionals alike.”
LG VX9400 Review at CNET
CNET has reviewed the LG VX9400 and they write, “The good: A slick-looking handset that supports Verizon’s V Cast Mobile TV service, the LG VX9400 offers excellent video performance and call quality. It also comes loaded with a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, and EV-DO compatibility.
The bad: The LG VX9400’s swivel display isn’t ideal for making phone calls. Also, its speaker volume is rather weak.
The bottom line: If it’s the video experience you’re after, the LG VX9400 is the better of the two original V Cast Mobile TV phones. But if making calls is just as important, then you may find the LG VX9400 a bit tedious to use.”
No commentsSony Ericsson W880 Review at MobileBurn
MobileBurn has reviewed the Sony Ericsson W880 and writes, “With its bold color scheme, Nano-like form factor, and solid music player, the Sony Ericsson W880 could be the perfect device for somebody that wants a phone and music player with them at all times, but doesn’t wish to be weighed down by multiple devices. It is not going to be the perfect device for people interested in heavy text messaging or web browsing. The ergonomics of the design just don’t allow for that.
Given a better keypad and d-pad controller, the W880 would have earned a better rating. As-is, I can only give it a solid “Recommended” rating instead.”
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No commentsOrange SPV E600 Review at CNET.co.uk
CNET.co.uk has reviewed the Orange SPV E600 cell phone and they write, “The Orange SPV E600 tries to be a mobile email device and document management handset, and up to a point it succeeds. The screen and keyboard are good enough, but without the ability to create documents you can’t produce anything from scratch”
HTC Herald P4350 Review at MobileReview
MobileReview reviews the HTC Herald P4350 cell phone and they write, “HTC P4350 is nothing special on the reception front – it does well, just as expected. The ringtones’ volume is average, so setting any MP3 or WMA track as a tune makes sense, but if you don’t want to miss a call in crowded and phone calls-unfriendly areas, better go for an unsophisticated warble, set as a ringtone.
The communicator arrives in the market in December, 2006, although start of mass sales is schedule for the beginning of 2007, initially the P4350 will be retailed for 740-750 USD, but there is a good chance that in course of its lifecycle the price will drop down to 550-600 USD for a unit.
All QWERTY-powered Pocket PC offerings by HTC, due out in the first six months of the upcoming year, may be divided into four main branches: models equipped with 2.8” displays form two branches, virtually pulled apart by support for 3G networks (2G-communicator HTC P4350 and 3.5G-device HTC TyTN). HTC Universal will be succeeded by HTC Omni a new type of tablet devices - HTC Athena.
But overall, HTC P4350 is nothing more but a revamped edition of HTC Wizard in a slimmer casing with auto slide-out keyboard design.”
No commentsHTC Herald P4350 Review at IntoMobile
IntoMobile reviews the HTC Herald P4350 cell phone and they write, “Why is this ALMOST a perfect smartphone? Well, that would be mostly due to the lack of a 3G radio. Having only EDGE data does keep this phone from playing with the big boys when it comes to downloading large files. Then there are the nitpicky things like the Comm Manager button and the Voice Recognition being to closely clumped, the lack of a normal headphone jack. The fact that trifling little details like these are all we have to speak harshly about is a testament to the brilliant design of this phone.”