Nokia 5030 Red - A basic handset with some unique features

Eliminating the need of headset or external speaker, the new Nokia 5030 Red is first of its kind device from Nokia which features internal FM radio antenna, making it unique amongst the latest handsets from Nokia. True to its name “XpressRadio”, its one touch FM radio and sideways channel selection offer a true feeling of having a good handset to its users. And, with its cheap pricing (around 40 EUR), it is a good option for people who are looking for basic handsets with added entertainment features like FM radio and Games.

The new Nokia 5030 Red is a typical GSM device, capable of running on frequencies of GSM 900/1800 and GSM 850/1900 (a typical 2G device). It has weight of 82g and dimensions of 108x45x15mm. For display, 1.8 inches of TFT screen is given which offers the richness of 65K colors and delivers image resolution of 128x160 pixels, with added benefit of 5-way navigation key. Alert types featured in this handsets are numerous and include vibration, down loadable polyphonic, MP3 and video ring tones as well.

Its phonebook can keep records of 1000 entries and as far as call record goes, this device is capable of keeping record of 20 dialed, 20 received and 20 missed calls. It is a very basic device and does not features latest connectivity options such as GPS, Bluetooth, USB port, WLAN etc. And, yes, if you are looking for camera as well then again this phone disappoints and does not features inbuilt camera. But for entertainment, inbuilt stereo-FM radio with built-in antenna and games are given, terming Nokia 5030 Red ideal for common people who look for low cost basic handsets. For power options, it has been fitted with standard Li-ion 1020 mAh (BL-5C) battery which gives the talk time of up to 10h and stand by time of up to 525h.

Nokia 1209

Amid the sheer and flash of advance and more sophisticated mobile handsets I found a very simple but useful model at a very chap price. And now it has become my favourite gadget for a long time. I think you got it, yes I am talking about Nokia 1209, launched by the renowned mobile company Nokia. A useful model for those consumers who want to pay less but desire to access the necessary features.

I found 65K colour types on the 1.4 Inch wide screen that is integrated with 5-way navigation dust-resistant keypad. I can enjoy its speakerphone facility where I can play my favourite downloadable polyphonic ringtones. Its vibration call type facility does not disturb while I am in the classroom or watching movie in the silence. The Flashlight facility is very useful that gives me a clear and focused light service, so you need not to buy another gadget for that purpose. The given internal memory space is enough to save up to 200 entries except 20 dialed, 20 received and 20 missed calls. Here I can save up to 60 text messages in 80 different languages. Nokia 1209 is available in my favourite Blue and Gray colours. I can also enjoy its organiser, stopwatch technology.

Talking about its battery backup facility, it has standard battery that can be put up to 365 hours in stand-by mode while I can talk up to 7 hours non-stop. Its 102 x 44.1 x 17.5 dimensional size gives it a nice look with just 79.9 g light weight. So it is very easy to carry. This model provides 2G networks facility of GSM 900 / 1800. So when the expensive and big handset need extra care my Nokia 1209 model gives me full satisfaction by its integrated features.

T-Mobile G2 touch - The winning Horse!

After much hoodoo about the handset's name, the T-Mobile G2 touch is finally here. And its not just your quintessential touch phone. This baby has everything you can ask for.

The handset is slightly curved at the bottom end giving it a curvy look. However, the most striking feature of this phone is its Android Operating system. The operating system is based on the Open source technology, is coded in Java and runs on the Linux kernel. It works excellently with the Qualcomm MSM 7200A 528 MHz processor to provide optimum processing speed.

The 5MP camera with autofocus is a treat for amateur photographers like me. A dedicated music player makes the T -Mobile G2 touch more interesting. It can play file formats like MP3 AAC+, WAV, WMA9. Besides, a headphone can be plugged into the 3.5 mm audio jack to listen to one's favourite music. Videos can also be recorded and subsequently played on its video player.

All these media files can be comfortably stored in the ample memory space. The phone has a 288MB RAM and 512MBROM with scope for expansion too. The phone memory can also store unlimited phonebook contacts and call records.

The T-Mobile G2 touch is a 3G phone that operates in the HSDPA 900/2100 bands. It works with all the 2G GSM bands too. The phone has GPRS, EDGE and HSCSD technologies that assist in faster data transmission. Bluetooth v2.0 and USB allow you to transfer data to and from other compatible devices. Support for Wi-Fi WLAN is also provided that allows Internet access on-the-move. Web browsing is facilitated by a fast HTML browser.

Other features of the phone include GPS with support for A-GPS, a trackball, accelerometer for auto-rotate, a digital compass and a dedicated search key on the front panel. Standard messaging features of SMS, MMS, Email and Instant Messaging are also provided.

The T-Mobile G2 touch with all its features, would have been a huge let down if its battery wasn't equally good. Thankfully, that is not the case. The 1350mAh Li-Ion battery is good enough to support the phone. It can provide up to 750 hours of 3G standby time and up to 7 hours of talk time.

In a nut shell, this phone is the best T-Mobile handset and eclipses its other handsets by a mile. With stunning looks and the best-in-market technology, this phone is one horse that is sure to make you a winner.

T-Mobile MDA Compact V - Technology that drives you crazy I have always believed that a mobile phone should be such that meets all your basic

I have always believed that a mobile phone should be such that meets all your basic requirements like internet access, sms, calls etc as well as its eye catching looks make you stand out of the mob. And trust me T-Mobile MDA Compact V has facilitated me with both. The stunning black metallic look of the phone certainly makes everybody feel envy of me. And the features of the phone are no less than wondrous. A truly advanced mobile phone that has made my life a lot easier and funkier at the same time. A 117 gm phone with the dimensions of 107.9 x 53.1 x 13.7 mm flaunts of a 3.2 inches TFT resistive touchscreen that displays 65 k vivid colors at a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.

The handset comes with an internal memory of 288 MB that is expandable through a micro SD card and can store up to possibly any number of phone entries and fields. I am in to a job that gives me lesser scope to stay at home or office for that matter. So I wanted a phone that allows me to access my vital e-mails and other data even when I am on a go. And T- Mobile MDA Compact Vwith all its data technologies has served my purpose. The phone comes with WLAN, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB Port that enables me to access internet and retrieve my data anywhere, anytime.

Talk about the camera and the phone has one that you can easily flaunt in front of anyone. The 5 mega pixel camera of the phone comes with the resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and displays features like auto focus, touch focus etc. T- Mobile MDA Compact Vis powered by windows 6.1 professional OS and runs on Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 MHz processor. Last but not the least comes the subject of everybody's interest – the entertainment features of the phone. The device comes with a Stereo FM Radio, motion based downlodable games and a music player that supports many music file formats. So I can say that the phone is an apt choice to make if you want a gadget laced with swanky looks and hi-tech features.

Nokia 7510 Supernova - A capable gadget with ultracool features

I have used many gadgets but this time I decided to go for a simple as well as capable gadget the Nokia 7510 Supernova. This user friendly gadget is power packed with ample variety of features and applications.

This device is available in a variety of colours, which include green, blue, brown and red. The casing is highly attractive as it comes with a shining light display cover. The impressive gadget comes with an external Monochrome TFT Screen that offers a resolution of 128 x 160 Pixels. The internal screen size is 2.2 inches. It is a QVGA screen offering a resolution of 320 x 240 Pixels.

One of the most remarkable feature of the gadget is that it works on the quad band technology. This enable the users to enjoy worldwide roaming facility. The Nokia 7510 Supernova is endowed with XHTML WAP browser which allow the users to access Internet. The highly capable gadget is capable of offering a fabulous messaging service allowing you to create, send as well as receive text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). In addition to this, the Nokia 7510 Supernova also fulfills the needs of the photography. One can capture good quality still as well as video images with its 2 megapixel camera. It is available with LED Flash that enables to take photographs in darker situations also. The entertainment feature of the handset is also enhanced with its built-in high-end media player, which supports MP3, MP4, WMA, Real, Audio, AAC, ACC+ and eAAC+ formats. It also comprises of an FM radio that is available with RDS feature. In addition to this, the user friendly device weighs 124 grams with the dimensions of 92.5 x 46.4 x 16.7 mm. So, on the whole, the Nokia 7510 Supernova is perfect for all the mobile phone users.