Nokia N97 3G SmartPhone Review

The Nokia N97 is an attractive 3G Smartphone designed by Nokia with many built in business & entertainment features to suit today's mobile phone users. The N97 comes in a well proportioned casing which measures 15.9mm deep by 55.3mm wide by 117.2mm tall when in its upright & closed position. The handset has a slide out QWERTY keyboard which slides out of the left hand side of the casing therefore the user can use their Nokia N97 in a horizontal widescreen mode. The widescreen option allows the user to input text at high speeds using the QWERTY keyboard whilst viewing the high quality screen in a widescreen mode. The casing has a solid feel which weighs 150 grams including the fitted battery which is a good weight for a Smartphone with the many capabilities of the N97. The front angle of the handset has a large touch screen complete with call & function keys but almost the whole front section of the N97 is taken up by the stunning touch screen. The screen can be viewed as a beautifully clear widescreen which displays up to 16 million colours on a TFT display. The screen has touch sensitive controls & the user can enjoy a high resolution display of 640 pixels by 360 pixels. This amazing Smartphone is a member of the Nokia N series which includes other handset such as the Nokia N95 & Nokia N96 to name a few of the popular models.

The N97 comes with a fully rechargeable battery which when fully charged can provide up to 5.3 hours of 3G talk time or 6.6 hours of GSM talk time for the user to enjoy but the overall talk time is fully dependant on other features being used by the user. The battery can provide approximately 7.1 hours of GSM standby time or 6.6 hours of 3G standby time. The user can enjoy approximately 37 hours of music playing time from a fully charged battery which turns the N97 into a high capable portable music player or the user can enjoy up to 4.5 hours of video playing time from a fully charged battery. This attractive 3G Smartphone comes with a Symbian operating system complete with S60 5th edition software & works on a quad band GSM network & WCDMA 3G network. The N97 covers GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 & WCDMA 900, WCDMA 1900, WCDMA 2100 networks but the overall network coverage is fully dependent on the chosen network service provider. The WLAN Wi-Fi technology complete with UPnP support allows the user to connect to the Internet via a nearby hotspot connection or via a local WLAN connection which means the user does not need wires to connect to the Internet & gives the user of the N97 the freedom to connect to the Internet when the user is between destinations. The user can connect to the Internet when they are in the office or at home using a local WLAN. The N97 supports easy to use connectivity to other devices which allows the user to connect their new 3G Smartphone to other compatible devices to transfer files with ease. The user can use a Bluetooth® wireless connection between compatible devices or a micro USB cabled connection between USB compatible devices. The connectivity options allows the user to choose the best connection to suit their needs & the EDGE & GPRS technology allow the user to enjoy high speed transfer rates when transferring files between the user N97 Smartphone & other devices. The 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to enjoy a high speed connection to the Web & enjoy the multitasking skills a 3G handset has to offer which allows the user to be on a call whilst browsing the Web. The 3G technology allows the user to enjoy a 3G video calling feature which means the user can see who they are talking to on their large screen for a face to face call. A built in GPS system allows the user to enjoy getting step by step instructions to new locations & with the added supports of Nokia maps complete with a built in compass feature allows the user can see exactly where they are heading.

This highly capable Smartphone comes with a wide range of built in entertainment features which include a music player, radio, camera with video recording capabilities. The music player supports all popular music formats which include MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ & WMA format. The user can enjoy hearing their music on a compatible headset which can be connected to the Nokia N97 via the 3.5mm headphone connection port. The user can control their music selection using their touch screen controls & control their music volume using the volume controls. The user can view their music selection on their screen as well as viewing their radio selection & RDS information on the 3.5 Inch screen. The radio RDS feature allows the user to view information regarding the station the user is listening to, for a visual experience as well as a wonderful listening experience. A built in camera feature allows the user to enjoy capturing pictures & recording video on their N97. The user can use the 3.5 Inch touch screen in widescreen mode when using the screen as a picture viewfinder. The camera is a five megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss Tessar™ lens. The user can brighten up those darker surrounding by using the built in dual LED flash feature. The camera feature on the Nokia N97 comes with a variety of high quality imaging features & an automatic focus feature which will ensure the best possible focus is gained each time a new picture is captured. The camera supports high quality video capture in MPEG4 format & the user can use the video light when in darker environments. The N97 can play video in popular formats which have been sent from compatible users, downloaded from the Web or transferred from other devices. 

Nokia N97 Specifications & Features

Screen
3.5 Inch 16 Million Colour TFT Widescreen Touch Screen (360 x 640 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
Carl Zeiss Tessar™ Lens
Dual LED Flash
Autofocus
Camera Key
Camera Setting
Video Player (MPEG4, H264 & QCIF)
Video Recorder (MPEG4 VGA)
Video Streaming
Video Light
Video Settings
Second VGA Camera
Video Calling
TV Out
Flash Lite 3

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Push Email (SMTP, IMAP4 & POP3)
Email with Attachments
Instant Messaging

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ & WMA)
Music Display
Playlist
Volume Control
FM Radio RDS
MP3 & Polyphonic Ringtones
Sound Recorder
Voice Commands
Voice Dialling

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
N Gage Support

Organiser
Phonebook
Calendar
Clock
Alarm
To Do List
Calculator
Converter
Conference Call
Document Viewer
GPS Navigation
A GPS Receiver
Nokia Maps with Compass
Full Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard
OS Symbian Operating System
S60 5th Edition Software

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth® with A2DP
Micro USB
EDGE
WLAN Wi-Fi UPnP Support
3.5mm Headphone

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
WCDMA (900, 1900 & 2100)

Internet
WAP XHTML
HTML
RSS Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
32 Gbytes plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 16 Gbytes
6.6 Hours GSM Talk Time
5.3 Hours 3G Talk Time
7.1 Hours GSM Standby Time
6.6 Hours 3G Standby Time
4.5 Hours Video Playback Time
37 Hours Music Playback Time

Weight & Size
150 g
117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm 

LG KC910 3G Phone Review

The LG KC910 is a beautiful touch screen 3G capable mobile phone which pays resemblance to its family member the LG KU990 Viewty which is also a stylish touch screen handset. The LG KC910 is to be given a fashionable & catchy name by LG but this name is currently unknown. The KC910 has a crystal clear 3 Inch touch screen which allows the user to make menu selections, access features & view high colour pictures & video. The KC910 comes with an easy to follow menu system with a bright & clear user interface which makes this touch screen phone stand out in a crowd. The handset weighs approximately 114 grams including the fitted rechargeable battery & measures approximately 14mm deep by 107.8mm tall by 55.9mm wide which allows the use to use this touch screen phone in a single hand. The phone supports up to eight gigabytes of memory using the memory card slot which give the user a large amount of space for storing their contacts details, pictures, messages & video clips.

It comes with outstanding imaging features which allow the user to capture still pictures as well as beautifully clear video recordings using the camera feature. The camera is an 8 megapixel digital camera which has a Schnieder Kreuznach lens. The user can use the auto focus feature to get up closer to their subject & brighten up those darker surroundings using the xenon flash. The LG KC910 camera feature comes with all those useful features a user would expect to see on a standard digital camera. A face detection feature which will automatically detect the subject face for a clear shot & an image stabiliser feature which allows the users small movements to be counteracted when taking a shot to ensure a wobble free image. The user can send pictures to others via the multimedia messaging service, store them in the phones picture album or use their pictures as wallpapers or screensavers to create a personal feel to their KC910. The built in GPS feature allows the user to enjoy a picture geo tagging feature on their pictures. The user can switch between capturing still images & recording video footage as the phone supports video recording via the 8 megapixel camera feature. The user playback & record video on the LG KC910 & watch movies on the large 3 Inch touch screen.

The phone works on quad band technology which covers four GSM networks & a HSDPA network. The network coverage if dependent on the network service provider but this handset is capable of worldwide network coverage. The 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to take part in 3G video calls with other 3g compatible contacts which is a face to face video call which is seen & enjoy by both parties taking part. The 3G video call is a great way to chat to friends or have business calls where both parties can see each other's facial expressions & surroundings. The LG KC910 supports WLAN WiFi technology which provides a wireless connection to the Internet via a local WLAN or a nearby hotspot connection. The phone comes with easy to use connectivity options which allow the user to connect to other devices using a Bluetooth® wireless connection or by using a USB cabled connection between the handset & other devices. The KC910 comes with a GPS feature which supports AGPS navigation & the user can access the World Wide Web using the built in web browser. 

LG KC910 Renoir Specifications & Features

Screen
3 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen (240 x 400 Pixels)

Imaging
8 Megapixel Camera
Schnieder Kreuznach Lens
Auto Focus
Xenon Flash
Camera Capture Key
Camera Settings
Face Detection
Image Stabiliser
GPS Geo Tagging
Photo Album
Video Record
Video Player (MPEG4 & DivX)
Video Settings
3G Video Calling
Colour Wallpapers
Screensavers

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

Sound
Music Player (MP3 & AAC)
FM Radio
Dolby Sound
MP3 & Polyphonic Ringtones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Games
Embedded Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Handsfree Speaker Phone
Voice Memo
Voice Commands
Call Lists
Document Viewer (doc, xls & pdf)
GPS with AGPS Navigation

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
WiFi
Bluetooth® with A2DP
USB
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 2100

Internet
WAP Browser XHTML
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 8 Gbytes
3 Hours Talk Time
264 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
114 g
107.8 x 55.9 x 14 mm