Phones, Phones, Phones!

Wave GT-S8500 from Samsung

Josh — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:52:59 +0000

The Wave was unwrapped by Samsung during the recent Mobile World Congress. It is the first smartphone by Samsung to run on their Bada Mobile OS. This phone is more for the international market where the provider does not subsidized the units making it a bit at the pricey end.

Design

It will not be the best touch screen phone in the market but it does the job especially for those looking for something compact. The phone comes in at 4.6 inches x 2.2 x 0.4. The Wave is very easy with your fingers and palm except that the virtual keyboard is a bit cramped.

The design lines are pretty sleek and in perfect combo with the aluminum case of the Samsung Wave.

The AMOLED display of the phone does the job with very vibrant graphics, excellent responsiveness, and better angles for viewing. You need to see this phone to really know what we mean by crisp display.

Performance

The Bada which literally means ocean in Korean represents the possibilities of the platform—unlimited. The OS is not really meeting head on with the Androids or the iPhones. It can be considered as a middleware, an evolution of the Samsung brand which aims to bring the smartphone experience to a wider segment of the market.

The ToughWiz 3.0 also provides a better interface for the user. This comes with a ton of useful widgets but we hope Samsung can come up with shortcuts for different applications.

Talk time is excellent at 15 hours while standby time can last 23 days.

Motorola Backflip — It’s Hitting Germany!

Heather — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:00:37 +0000

If you have been watching TV for any reason at all, you are probably seeing all of the commercials for the Motorola Backflip. This is a phone that not only have I been wanting, but one that I think is pretty cool as well. Now though – it is actually going to be hitting Germany, which is fantastic!

The Motorola Backflip is actually an Android-powered phone that is actually available via Amazon.com, which is something that you do not see every single day. The Motorola Backflip features A-GPS, 3G, 5mpx camera, Bluetooth, 3.1-inch touch screen and a microSD expansion slot.

This phone is definitely a fantastic alternative to the iPhone and I have to say – it’s awesome looking too!

Looking Into The LG GX500!

Heather — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:48:31 +0000

LG is definitely one of those companies that are making waves all over the place and to be honest, I think that they are coming out with some awesome phones. Take the brand new LG GX500 which is actually a dual SIM phone that is a candy bar. The technology that is packed into this phone though is impeccable!

The LG GX500 has a 40MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, a media player, an FM radio, a microUSB port, Bluetooth, a 1500mAh battery and supports GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) connectivity. All of which is incredible for a phone of this size!

No work on pricing or availability right now, however as soon as it becomes available, I will keep you guys updated!

T-Mobile Pulse Mini — It’s In Europe!

Heather — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:51:37 +0000

T-Mobile is one of those companies that I love. I think that they are definitely the best carrier and have some of the best plans in the world. Their phones are also pretty cool and their newest phone, the Pulse Mini is actually incredible – for someone that is on a budget and lives in Europe.

The Pulse Mini is one of those phones that is small yet powerful and I can tell you for sure that this particular phone is honestly going to be extremely popular. The technology inside? It’s packed! the T-Mobile Pulse Mini features a 2.8-inch QVGA, a Qualcomm MSM 7225 processor, and a 3.2-megapixel camera with a built-in LED flash. Additional features include a microSD card slot (up to a 16GB microSD card) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

No words on the pricing or availability right now, but I can tell you for sure that it is going to be inexpensive and awesome!

Bioserie iPhone Case — Very Eco-Friendly Chic!

Heather — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:23:16 +0000

The iPhone is by far one of the most popular phones in the world. I do not think that I have ever seen a phone that has a ton of different accessories or even a ton of different cases that go with it but the brand new Bioserie iPhone Case is certainly making waves.

This iPhone case is actually the very first bio-plastic case in the world and it is made from all plants, which is something that makes this particular case eco-friendly, which is a great investment!

You want chic and cool and eco-friendly? The brand new iPhone case!

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz Is Finally Almost Here!

Heather — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:09 +0000

Finally, we know that the Sony Ericsson Vivaz is going to be produced – it is finally official and I can tell you for sure that this high-end smartphone is going to be released in the next couple months. Sony is known for all of their electronics and I can tell you for sure that their cell phones are just as awesome and work perfectly.

If you have been waiting for the latest and greatest from Sony, you might have to wait a few more months because the Sony Ericsson Vivaz is still in production right now. To refresh your memory on this phone – it features a 3.5-inch full touchscreen display, an 8.1MP autofocus camera, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA, HD video recording (720p), a 3.5mm headset jack and runs on the Symbian S60 operating system.

All of that and the Sony name right – it is definitely one package that you should be looking for!

Buffalo’s Latest iPod Dock With A 500GB Hard Drive!

Heather — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:29:44 +0000

We all know that iPods as well as iPhones are certainly some of the most popular electronics in the world but did you know that there are actually iPhone docking stations now? The latest and greatest iPhone docking station though is by Buffalo and it is the Buffalo HDD Dualie and it is not your average docking station.

The reason is because this particular gadget actually comes equipped with a 500GB hard disk drive that will allow you to charge and sync your iPhone. You can also connect this particular docking station to your laptop via FireWire 800.

Currently, the price on this beauty is just under $250.00, but it is just for PC, the MAC version will be released next year!

Vodafone To Release iPhone In The UK!

Heather — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:26:28 +0000

Vodafone is a company that I would never really expect to release something as awesome – as cool and as packed with technology as the beautiful iPhone but they are. For one, I did not know that the iPhone was not available in the UK, but it was not until next year – January 14th to be exact because that is when Vodafone is releasing the iPhone to the UK!

The iPhone has been all of the rave this year and last year and I can tell you that as soon as Vodafone releases the iPhone into the world of the UK, it is going to be absolutely incredible.

So if you live in the UK and you are looking for an iPhone, January 14th is the date that you can get it!

How to Choose a Phone for Christmas

Heather — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:41:22 +0000

Cell phones are rather popular as Christmas gifts, and the holiday season will be here before you know it. If you are thinking about getting someone a phone as a gift, how do you go about it?

For starters, you have to do a little research, and it all revolves around the person for whom you are buying it. There are tons of different cell phones to choose from out there, so you have to make sure you know the recipient’s wants and needs.

If you are buying for someone who loves to send text messages, for instance, that will factor into your decision. If you are buying a phone for someone who only makes and receives cars, then you do not need to choose a phone with all the bells and whistles.

The HP iPAQ Glisten World Phone from AT&T

Heather — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:59:24 +0000

AT&T recently announced its intentions to unveil the new HP iPAQ Glisten World Phone. It runs on Windows Mobile, has a 6.5 touch screen, and 3G world capabilities. The phone will sell for $230.

The Glisten’s AMOLED touch screen is impressively large, allowing for vibrant and vivid colors. The phone also features a QWERTY keyboard, allowing for quick typing in sending messages and emails.

The Start Menu has been redesigned, the internet browser is improved and has Flash support, and there is My Phone service available for free. This service synchronizes messages, pictures, web data, and contacts.

The phone is designed specifically for business users and, as such, also features programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel complete with PowerPoint, Word, and even PDF support.