Released for Nextel, the Motorola Buzz (ic502) is the first CDMA / iDEN hybrid phone, using CDMA for voice and data, and iDEN for walkie-talkie functions. The Buzz is encased in a ruggedized exterior integrating essential features including speakerphone, Java, and location-based services. Giving the power of Nextel Walkie-Talkie Network service, consumers can communicate off-network with other Nextel customers nationwide, either one-on-one or all together through Group Connect.
The Titanium Gold W700i is the 8th Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson, a product to combine a mobile phone, a high quality digital music player, FM radio, and a 2.0-megapixel camera. The W700i comes with 256 MB – enough to hold 6 CDs for occasional music listening. But with up to 2.0 GB versions on the market, enough to hold 47 CDs, there is enough music storage available to entertain on even the longest of journeys. Supplied with high-quality headset that plugs into a standard connector, consumers can connect their favorite headset to the W700i. All the software and cables needed to rip CDs to a PC and transfer them to the phone are included in the box.
At just 17 mm thick, the Sony Ericsson K610im offers i-mode, a service that delivers a richer experience for handling iMail, browsing the Internet, and viewing content. The i-mode service delivers a whole new experience in connected mobile applications such as iMail, Web browsing, and iMMS. Consumers can shoot pictures with the phone’s 2.0-megapixel camera and send them in high quality as as email as well as iMMS messages. The supplied 64 MB Memory Stick (M2) will store up to 175 photos, and can be expanded to 1 GB, and K610im has everything users need for fast, responsive video calling.
Providing music capabilities and value that reaches a broad range of consumers, the Sony Ericsson J230 features a built in stereo FM radio allowing consumers to tune into their favorite stations for music, sports or news. The J230 also comes equipped with a stereo handsfree access and a speakerphone in the back. Listening to the radio, answering a call, looking up a phone number, or starting an SMS message are all done with just one click. The J230 comes in cosmo white, cherry red or deep blue and can also be personalized with the Style-Up covers.
For the vast majority who simply want a reliable, stylish phone for voice calls and text, the Sony Ericsson J100a entry-level handheld features an uncomplicated design with a large keypad, one click navigation, and single icon menus. The core voice calls and text functions are supplemented by useful extras including alarm clock, calculator, while all key functions can be reached with just one click and the navigation key with its icon markings makes for instant recognition of the various functions.
Released for Sprint PCS, the Sanyo SCP-3100 comes in four different color choices designed to coordinate with a unique sense of style. The SCP-3100 features a VGA camera with digital zoom, a high-quality speakerphone, vivid 65K-color internal display, large easy-to-read external LCD display, and a long lasting 1000 mAh battery. With Sprint PCS Ready Link walkie-talkie service, users can enjoy quick, two-way communication across the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Released for Sprint, the Sanyo SCP-2400offers free parental control feature to allow parents to easily manage whom the child calls and who can call the child. A parent simply enters the phone numbers of those individuals the child is permitted to call and/or receive calls from in the phone’s address book, and then clicks on the Parental Control icon on the main menu to limit use to Phone Book Only for both incoming and/or outgoing direct calls. The Sanyo SCP-2400 will be offered in stylish colors (Silver Sky, Midnight Black, Dark Bronze, True Blue and Misty Rose) to appeal to ‘tweens’ and teens, supported by Sprint PCS Vision, Sprint PCS Ready Link, SMS Voice and Text Messaging, and Wireless Backup.
Released for Sprint PCS, the Samsung SPH-A580 combines good looks and convenient features in a compact package. Built directly into the SPH-A580, the antenna provides carrying convenience by slipping easily into a pocket or purse while also eliminating the risk of antenna damage that can occur with a typical external antenna. With a vivid 65K-color internal screen (128 x 160 px) and 4-level monochrome external LCD, the SPH-A580 provides easy reading and a rich, conveninet experience. Through built-in voice dialing, users can say the name of the person they want to call and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad.
Released for T-Mobile, the Samsung SGH-T619 seamlessly blends style with rich functionality. Offering a newly designed exterior and a revamped abundance of features, the SGH-T619 comes with an integrated a 1.3-megapixel camera, MP3 music capabilities, and Bluetooth connectivity. Through T-Mobile’s high-speed EDGE network, the SGH-T619 can also access data files at faster speeds faster than ordinary GSM handsets, and compatible with the most popular instant messaging platforms, users will never be far from friends or family.
Released for T-Mobile, the Samsung SGH-T609 features an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and video capture, so users can snap photos and record video clips of important moments, or transfer their favorite tunes in MP3 format, to the removable TransFlash memory card. Equipped with a Bluetooth wireless connectivity and high-speed EDGE technology, users can transfer, browse, and download data files at faster speeds faster than ordinary GSM devices… [Continue reading Samsung T609 Review]