Saturday, 14. November 2009
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Finally, there’s a camera phone that’s as much camera as it is phone. The SCH-a990 is a serious 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, camcorder, a microS ™ memory card slot and a host of automatic and manual camera functions. Then, with a simple turn and twist of the high-res display, you have your phone back. more info
Sunday, 8. November 2009
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A sleek messaging phone with a full touchscreen display, the Samsung Rogue for Verizon Wireless is also complemented with a horizontal slide-out, four-row QWERTY keyboard for an optimized messaging experience. It also includes threaded messaging capabilities so you can follow your conversations as well as one-touch access to social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket.
The 3.1–inch widescreen touch-enabled display gives you an enhanced viewing experience for watching videos, taking and sharing pictures, or connecting to your favorite social networking sites. |
See a schematic of all the Rogue’s controls. |
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This mobile multimedia powerhouse is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data network, and the V CAST Video on Demand service that enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips. You’ll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you’ll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. See more details on optional Verizon Wireless services below.
The Rogue also features innovative speech capabilities powered by Nuance that allow you to launch and control a variety of applications and services with simple voice commands as well as dictate text messages. You’ll enjoy full HTML Web browsing capabilities with the brilliantly colorful 3.1-inch touchscreen display. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 16 GB, full range of messaging options including email and instant messaging, bi-lingual interface (English and Spanish), and up to 4.7 hours of talk time.
See a larger image of the open QWERTY keyboard. |
Vital Statistics
The Samsung Rogue weighs 4.94 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.17 x 0.65 inches. Its 960 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.7 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.
Additionally, the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you’ll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone. Additional subscription charges applicable.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.
The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.
The Rogue’s accelerometer automatically switches screen orientation depending on how you hold the phone. |
Offering more function, more style, more muscle, the Samsung Rogue has a 3.1-inch ultra-brilliant, highly responsive touchscreen with 480 x 800-pixel resolution (WVGA) and a 262K color depth. The innovative AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen reproduces sharper and brighter colors with better battery consumption. The screen also features an accelerometer that automatically changes the orientation from portrait to landscape as well as sensors for proximity (when you put the phone to your ear) and luminance (to gauge how bright it needs to be when first turned on).
The front face of the phone offers a minimalist approach to controls, with send/end keys and a single navigation button. A four-row full QWERTY keyboard slides out from the left side of the phone, enabling easier typing for longer messages.
You’ll enjoy full HTML Web browsing capabilities as well as one-touch access to social networking sites via shortcut widgets–including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket.
The phone has an internal 768 MB of flash memory that’s augmented by 256 MB of RAM, and it’s expandable via optional microSD/microSDHC (High Capacity) memory cards up to 16 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contacts with multiple numbers per entry as well as support for picture and ringer ID. Other calling features include an accelerator tab for quick contact searching, embedded ringtones, vibrating alerts (with silent mode), speed dialing capabilities.
The 3-megapixel camera enables you to shoot both still images and capture video clips wherever you roam. You can choose from one of eight resolution options (2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480, 800 x 480, 320 x 240 pixels) as well as get closer to the action with up to a 10x digital zoom (available depending on resolution selection). Other features include an integrated flash, dedicated camera key, multi-shot capabilities (panorama, mosaic and frame), multiple color effects, and a self-timer. The phone also includes internal editors for both still photos and videos.
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In addition to the integrated hands-free speakerphone, this phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity–version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with an optional headset as well as other Bluetooth-enabled devices a snap. It includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and phonebook access. And with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.
Bluetooth profiles include: Headset, Hands–free, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Basic Imaging, Object Push for vCard and vCal, File Transfer and Serial Port Profiles
Sunday, 8. November 2009
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The Samsung u540 sure packs a lot of phone into 2.8 ounces – and a lot more than a phone. With V CAST Services, you get to see videos and hear music. With the 1.3 megapixel camera, you get to take great snapshots. And with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, you get to enjoy it all without wires. So why aren’t you packing a u540, already? more info
Saturday, 31. October 2009
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Meaning everything in Latin and wish in Arabic, the Samsung Omnia for Verizon Wireless is designed to provide business users with stylish multimedia capabilities and personal mobile users with simple access to business based functions. This touchscreen-enabled phone has a large, brightly colorful 3.2 inch screen, and it includes Samsung’s intuitive and easily customizable TouchWiz user interface. Other features include 8 GB of internal memory, a built-in GPS receiver, 5-megapixel camera, multi-format digital audio player, Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, video output to your TV, and up to 5.8 hours of talk time.
With the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, the Omnia supports Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager, which provides single-point access to line of business and corporate data such as applications, files and other information located on the corporate network. It also provides push email for immediate send and receive on Corporate Microsoft Exchange servers as well as editing of Microsoft Office documents. You’ll also benefit from the phone’s Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) and built-in A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon Wireless’s VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.
With unique widgets, you can customise and personalise the way you use your phone. |
Verizon Wireless Service
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless’s multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.)
With this GPS-enabled phone, you’ll be able to access Verizon Wireless’s VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed. Other features include weather updates for a location without knowing the ZIP code, optional rerouting based on current traffic conditions, and a gas finder feature for finding recent gas prices in your area and getting directions to gas stations.
With BroadbandAccess Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable–or open a Bluetooth connection–enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you’re traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won’t have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.
Wireless Sync always-on email service (subscription required), you can stay connected and get the job done while away from the office–without a delay and in a secure environment. Email is delivered to your device in real time across the National Enhanced Services Rate & Coverage Area, and you get the ability to forward large attachments via email as well as access both your personal and corporate emails on one device. Wireless Sync offers strong security with AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology so that unauthorized parties cannot access or alter application data transmitted over wireless networks.
Personalize your phone using the VZAppZone, a mobile marketplace that allows you to browse and purchase content and add-on applications. You’ll get weather updates for up to five locations, news updates from Reuters, and a storefront for discovering and downloading ringtones, wallpaper and applications.
Phone Features
The Samsung Omnia’s 3.2-inch touchscreen as a 240 x 400-pixel resolution and a 65K color depth. It features handwriting recognition capabilities as well as an accelerometer sensor that auto-rotates the screen when shifted from tall to side profile (and back again). In addition to the internal 8 GB of memory, the Omnia can be expanded via optional MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards up to 8 GB in size.
The Omnia is loaded with features–including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, 3G connectivity, a 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, and GPS. |
Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface makes entering data and text simple. With unique widgets, you can customize and personalise the way you use the phone. The quick and simple drag-and-drop feature lets you have instant access to your favorite functions at a moment’s touch. A unique menu of widgets display functions such as the clock, radio player, music player and more personal elements including photos and birthday reminders.
The Samsung Omnia also features a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard for fast text messaging, mobile IM and e-mail messages. The haptic feedback on the touch screen provides subtle vibrations to confirm selections; and an optical mouse provides easy navigation with the swipe of a finger. The Samsung Omnia supports Opera 9.5 Mobile Browser for a smooth Web browsing experience.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking–surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
The 5-megapixel autofocus camera sports a 4x digital zoom, flash, 15 shooting modes (from sports to sunset), ISO settings, and many more advanced functions. It also includes a Face Detection function that centers on a face when taking a picture; panorama, split shot and anti-shake camera settings; and a SmileShot function that enables the camera to detect when a person is smiling and automatically takes a picture when in the SmileShot mode. The Omnia also captures video clips (length determined by available memory), which can be displayed on external TVs and monitors using the phone’s TV output capabilities. You can also edit videos on the Omnia, with functions such as trimming, audio dubbing, and subtitles.
The digital audio play provides a wide range of format compatibilities (MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC+), and the video player offers multi-codec support for DivX, Xvid and other video formats, eliminating the hassle of file format conversions. It also comes with an FM radio with RDS, which displays the name of the currently playing song (when tuned to compatible radio stations).
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Vital Statistics
The Samsung Omnia weighs 4.34 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.24 x 0.52 inches. Its 1440 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.8 hours (346 minutes) of talk time, and up to 464 hours of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 (19.3 days) frequencies as well as Verizon Wireless’s EV-DO data network.
Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1
Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.1 offers a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.
With Windows Mobile 6.1, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC’s Microsoft Office suite. You’ll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting–without affecting tables, images or text–as well as view PowerPoint presentations.
All Windows Mobile 6.1 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way. more info
Wednesday, 7. October 2009
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The third-generation of LG’s iconic Chocolate, the Chocolate 3 for Verizon in light blue supports all of the latest features in mobile music technology. The first flip phone in the Chocolate lineup, the Chocolate 3 boasts an easy-to-use external front navigation wheel and center select key to make music navigation easy. It also includes dual speakers, Bluetooth stereo music streaming capabilities, and a built-in FM transmitter enabling you to play music through your car stereo. It’s also compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data network.
The Chocolate 3 has 1 GB of internal memory–enough to store up to 250 songs–and it’s expandable via optoinal MicroSD memory cards up to 8 GB in size. Other features include fast downloads via Verizon’s EV-DO 3G network, Verizon Navigator turn-by-turn direction capability, a 2-megapixel camera, one-touch speakerphone and Bluetooth wireless connectivity to handsfree devices, speaker-independent voice commands, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.
The third-generation of the iconic Chocolate music phone flips out in a new clamshell design. |
Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon’s multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you’ll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.
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In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with Verizon’s V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.
The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.
Verizon’s Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon’s Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon’s Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you’ll be able to access Verizon’s VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And Verizon’s Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you’ll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.
The Chocolate 3 comes with 1 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards. |
Phone Features
The first Chocolate phone available in a clamshell form, LG’s Chocolate 3 makes mobile music easy. Its easy-to-use external front navigation wheel and center select key provide quick access to your library and playback controls, and the front of the clamshell also offers a large 1.75-inch LCD screen with 262K colors and a 220 x 176-pixel resolution. In addition to viewing currently playing songs, you’ll also be able to quickly check on battery level, signal strength, and current time.
Flip open the Chocolate 3 to reveal a 2.2-inch LCD (262K colors, 240 x 320-pixel resolution), alpha-numeric keypad, five-way navigation pad, and standard send/end and soft keys. The phone has a 1 GB internal memory so you can store music files right out of the box, and it’s expandable via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). You can store up to 1000 conact entries in the phone book, each storing up to 5 numbers, 2 email addresses, and a Picture ID. The phone also features a 999-entry speed dial (with default voicemail) and USB connectivity (with USB mass storage capability, allowing you to drag important files to the phone’s memory from your PC’s desktop).
The Chocolate 3’s digital audio player supports MP3 and WMA files as well as unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats, and it to multitask in other areas of the phone (SMS texting, checking email) while still allowing the music to play on in the background. The built-in FM transmitter enables you to play music through a car or other stereo system, and it also has dual stereo speakers. Other music features include playlist creation and management and equalizer presets.
The Chocolate 3 weighs 3.36 ounces and measures 0.64 inches thin. |
This phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity–version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with the included headset as well as other Bluetooth devices a snap. And with EDR, you’ll get a faster connection than with the previous version 1.2, which makes transferring files and using the phone as a modem for your laptop hum along nicely. And with the embedded A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones or other compatible devices.
The 2.0-megapixel imager enables you to capture still photos up to 1600 x 1200 pixels–perfect for printing up to 8 x 10 inches–as well as capture videos up to an hour in 320 x 240-pixel resolution. Other features include a 2x digital zoom, customizable brightness and white balance, self-timer, night mode, and multiple color effects. You can also edit still images right in the phone, by zooming, rotating and cropping. The phone also supports WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2 video format playback.
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Vital Statistics
The LG Chocolate 3 weighs 3.36 ounces and measures 3.87 x 1.94 x 0.64 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours (270 minutes) of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.6 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies as well as the 1xEV-DO r0 data network. more info