Nokia 6500 Slide 3G Phone Review

The 6500 Slide is a sleek 3G slider phone which comes in a silver & black coloured casing. The phone comes with easy to use imaging features which bring a fun & useful element to this smooth opening handset. The phone comes with a 2.2 Inch high colour screen which provides the user with a 33.5mm x 44.7mm active display which can display up to 16 million colours. The Nokia 6500 Slide is a fashion conscious handset which measures 96.5mm x 46.5mm x 16.4mm which is a good size for a 3G slider phone. The handset weighs 123 grams which gives the phone a solid & quality feel when in use & is still light enough for carrying purposes. The Nokia 6500 Slide comes with an expandable memory option which allows the user to expand the phone memory up to a massive 4 Gbytes using a MicroSD™ memory card. The phone comes with 20 Mbytes of internal memory & with a 256 Mbytes MicroSD™ memory card to get the user started. The 6500 Slide comes with a phone charger, battery, 256 Mbytes MicroSD™ memory card, stereo headset, TV out cable & USB cable. The 6500 Slide is from the same family as the Nokia 6500 Classic.

The battery has a 900mAh capacity & provides the user with up to 320 hours of standby time or up to 6 hours of talk time from a fully charged battery. The Nokia 6500 Slide is a quad band 3G phone which provides the user with worldwide roaming over GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 with WCDMA 850 & 2100. The user can connect their beautiful 3G phone to compatible devices using either a micro USB connector with USB cabled connection, 2.5mm AV connector for connecting compatible headset or TV out or a Bluetooth™ wireless connection for connecting to any Bluetooth™ compatible devices including personal computers, laptops, PDAs, headsets & printers. The phone supports EDGE technology & 3G technology which provides the user with a fast data transfer & connectivity handset.

The Nokia 6500 Slide is an imaging focused 3G handset, which comes with an impressive camera feature complete with Carl Zeiss™ optics. The 3.2 megapixel camera comes with a Carl Zeiss™ lens & 8 x digital zoom which allows the user to get a close up shot every time the camera is used. The auto focus feature allows the user to capture a clear shot & the double LED flash allows the user to capture the perfect lighting for their photo. The double LED flash is a powerful flash which ensure that a bright & clear photo is captured whether the user be indoors or outdoors. The 6500 Slide comes with Adobe PhotoShop software which allows the user to amend their photos & add finishing touches for the perfect finish. The user can capture their photos in either landscape or horizontal mode & when the camera feature is used in horizontal mode the user can use the capture key & zoom keys like a standard digital camera. The user can share & print their treasured photos with ease using the Flickr™ feature which allows the user to connect directly to the Flickr™ website which allows the user to share their photos with their friends & family. The user can print their photos easily using the PictBridge™ feature available on the Nokia 6500 Slide.

The phone comes with video capabilities which provide the user with moving action footage which can be played, recorded or streamed. The video recording feature comes with a 4 x zoom which allows the user to get up closer to their targets. The user can record video footage in VGA, MPEG4 & QCIF format. The VGA recording can recording footage at 15 frames per second & the QCIF can capture 30 frames per second. The Nokia 6500 Slide can play video footage which has been record by the user, streamed or sent from other video capable phone users via the messaging service. The phone comes with a second camera which is used when the user is taking part in a two way 3G video call. The user can enjoy a face to face call with any video calling capable contact which allows the user to see who they are talking to on the 2.2 Inch high colour screen. The video call provides the user with a real feel to a call & is a fun way to communicate. The 6500 Slide comes with a TV out feature which allows the user to enjoy still images in VGA & video in QVGA at 15 frames per second. The TV out feature allows the user to enjoy TV conferencing & TV video calling.

The Nokia 6500 Slide comes with an integrated FM radio feature complete with visual radio which allows the user to listen to their favourite radio station whilst interacting with the onscreen information. The visual radio information is provided by the radio station & provides information on the music being played, the weather, news & much more. The built in music player provides a private music experience for the user to relax to, using the headset included in the kit. The user can download their favourite tracks from the Internet or transfer music files from their personal computer using the connectivity options available. The user can enjoy MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA music formats on their Nokia 6500 Slide. The phone supports polyphonic, MP3 & video ringtones which the use can be change to suit the user's ringtone style. The user can access the Internet for new music or information using the built in Opera Mini browser which allows the user to enjoy a mobile Internet experience at any time. The 6500 Slide comes with a voice activate command feature & with a push to talk call feature. The push to talk call feature allows the user to communicate when on a call by using the phone volume key to work like a walkie talkie style call. The user can hold down the key when talking & on releasing the key the user can hear their contact talking back, which is a fun way to communicate. The user can select the flight mode option on their handset when in restricted mobile phone areas which will automatically turn off the phones transmission related features & activities.

Nokia 6500 Slide Specifications & Features

Screen
2.2 Inch QVGA LCD 16.7 Million Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixel)

Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
8 x Digital Zoom
Double LED Flash
Dedicated Capture Key
Carl Zeiss Lens
Auto Focus
Camera Mode (Landscape & Horizontal)
Shot Settings (Macroshot & Sequential)
Flickr™
PictBridge™
Adobe PhotoShop Software
Video Record (VGA, MPEG4 & QCIF)
Video 4 x Zoom
Video Player
Video Streaming (H263, MPEG4 & H264)
3G Video Call
Second Video Call Camera
TV Out
Wallpapers & Screensaver

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Push Email
Email with Attachments
Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA)
FM Radio
Visual Radio
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones
Video Ringtones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Game
High Roller Casino Game
Golf Tour Game
Rally 3D Game
Snake 3 Game

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
To Do List
Alarm clock
Notes
Stopwatch
Countdown Timer
Calculator
Flight Mode
Push to Talk
Voice Commands

Connectivity
3G
Bluetooth™
Micro USB
2.5mm AV Connector
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
WCDMA

Internet
WAP Browser XHTML
Opera Mini Browser

Memory & Talk Time
20 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Option up to 4 Gbytes
6 Hours Talk Time
320 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
123 g
96.5 x 46.5 x 16.4 mm

Motorola Sidekick Slide SmartPhone Review

The Motorola Sidekick Slide is a messaging & Internet focused mobile phone which comes in a sleek looking black coloured casing. The overall size of the casing is compact when considering it slide design & the handset has a solid feel to it. It weighs 150 grams in total & measures 119.4mm tall by 61mm wide by 17.8mm deep when in its upright position. The Sidekick Slide comes with a slide opening casing which allows the user to slide the screen to the side to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard has individually spaced out keys which makes it easy to use. The user can use the Motorola Sidekick Slide with the screen closed as it comes with an external navigation tool & control keys. The front of this desirable phone is taken up by a large QVGA screen which displays up to 65k colours & has a high screen resolution for a beautiful viewing experience.

The Motorola Sidekick Slide is sold exclusively on the T mobile network & this handset provides it user with high speed access the Web & comes with a wide variety of messaging services. The Motorola Sidekick Slide comes with 128 megabytes of internal memory & it has a memory card slot which supports MicroSD™ type memory cards which can expand the phones memory capacity up to 4 gigabytes. The battery is a rechargeable battery which provides up to 156 hours (6.5 days) of standby battery time when fully charged. The user can enjoy up to 7 hours of talk time from the fully charged rechargeable battery.

The user can enjoy accessing the Web using the built in WAP browser which allows the user to enjoy a XHTML Web experience on their new handset. This messaging focused handset comes with a selection of messaging services which allows the user to communicate with others easily & quickly. The user can use the QWERTY keyboard when inputting text which makes the messaging experience more convenient & easier for the user. The Motorola Sidekick Slide supports IM messaging which is an instant messaging service which works like an online chat between compatible IM messaging contacts. The user can use the IM messaging service like the instant messaging service on the user's PC or laptop plus the Sidekick slide comes with the added advantage of a fully QWERTY keypad. This phone also supports a mobile email service which allows the user to create, send & receive emails from all contacts with an email account. The user can share images & photos via the picture messaging service which is known as MMS multimedia messaging. The Sidekick Slide comes with a text message service which allows the user to share a quick text input only message with all their SMS compatible contacts.

The built in Bluetooth® technology allows the user to transfer data files without the use of a cabled connection as the files can be transferred wirelessly between two Bluetooth® compatible devices which are up to 10 metres apart. A mini USB port on the handset allows the user to connect to other USB compatible devices using a USB cabled connection. The phone works over a quad band network which supports worldwide network coverage but the overall network coverage is fully dependant on the service provider. The user can enjoy a high quality call experience as the Motorola Sidekick slide supports CrystalTalk™ technology which provides crystal clear sound quality when the user is in noisy surroundings.

Motorola Sidekick Slide Specifications & Features

Screen
QVGA 65k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Camera Keys
Wallpapers
Screensaver

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA, AAC & iMelody)
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phonebook
Calculator
Clock
Handsfree Speaker
QWERTY Keyboard
CrystalTalk™ Technology

Connectivity
EDGE
Bluetooth®
Mini USB
GPRS

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP
XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
128 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 4 Gbytes
7 Hours Talk Time
156 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
150g
119.4 x 61 x 17.8 mm

Samsung F480 3G Phone Review

The F480 Tocco is a sophisticated & fashion conscious 3G mobile phone which has been designed by Samsung. The Samsung F480 comes with a beautiful colour touch screen which making this handset a pleasure. The touch screen provides a high colour display with a 240 pixel by 320 pixel screen resolution & the screen is 2.8 Inches in size. The casing is beautiful & highly fashionable with its subtle chrome trim & its smooth black coloured finish. The F480 weighs 91 grams which makes it a lightweight 3G fashion phone & its full dimensions are 11.8mm deep, 55mm wide by 95.9mm tall which makes this an ultra slim sized casing.
A five megapixel digital camera features turns this stunning fashion conscious phone into a highly capable camera phone. The camera comes with a flash feature which will brighten up those night time shots & an auto focus feature will ensure a clear focused shot is captured. A built in camera stabiliser ensures that a steady picture is captured even if the user does not have the steadiest hand when taking a shot. The Samsung F480 comes with video features which allow the user to play & record video footage on their phone. The F480 supports MPEG4 format video as well as H264 & H263 video format. A built in video stabiliser allows the user to record video footage smoothly without all those small hand movements affecting the finished video recording. The Samsung E480 comes with easy to use video editing features which allow the user to enhance their finished video recording.

The user can enjoy music on their phone by using the built in music player, radio feature or by enjoying their favourite ringing tones on the Samsung E480. The music player supports MP3 format, AAC & AAC+ music formats. The user can control their music using the easy to manage touch screen controls. The user can download or transfer their favourite music onto their phone using the connectivity options available & Internet access. The E480 supports both MP3 ringing tones & polyphonic ringtones which allow the user to enjoy a lively ringing tone experience on their phone. The radio feature is a FM radio complete with RDS feature which is accessible from the main menu. The user can download games to suit their gaming needs & the user can enjoy a high colour gaming experience on the beautiful touch screen.

A memory card slot in the Samsung E480 allows the user to add a MicroSD™ card to suit the user's memory needs. The phone works on a GSM network which covers GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 which switches automatically between the three network bands. The built in EDGE technology provide the user with super speed data transfers which are up to three times faster than GPRS transfer rates. The Samsung E480 supports Bluetooth® technology complete with A2DP capabilities which allows the user to enjoy a wireless connection between their phone & other compatible devices including a PC, printer, laptop or a Bluetooth® headphones. A USB connection point allows the user to connect their phone to other devices using a USB cable for reliable connectivity. The built in 3G Technology allows the user to enjoy 3G video calling, high speed Internet, transfer rates & downloads as well as multitasking on this stylish 3G phone.

Samsung F480 Specifications & Features

Screen
2.8 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Flash
Camera Settings
Picture Stabiliser
Video Recorder
Video Player (H264, H263 & MPEG4)
Video Stabiliser
Video Editor
3G Video Call
Wallpapers
Screensavers

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
Email
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC & AAC+)
FM Radio RDS
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones
Vibration Alert

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phonebook
Calendar
To Do List
Clock
Alarm
Converter
Calculator
Speaker Phone
Document Viewer

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth® with A2DP
USB
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP 2.0 XHTML
HTML Browser

Memory & Talk Time
MicroSD™ Memory Card Option
3 Hours Talk Time
250 Hours Standby Time

Weight & Size
91 g
95.9 x 55 x 11.8 mm