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Released in November 2009, the Samsung i5700 Galaxy Portal was actually the first Android operated mobile phone to offer DivX playback. This is in addition to the impressive range of playback formats of this model’s media player.

The Samsung Galaxy Portal also known as the Samsung Spica measures 115×57x13.2mm and weighs in at 124g. The 3.2″ TFT capacitive touchscreen is capable of displaying up to 16million colours at 328×480 pixels. An accelerometer is built into the handset which senses when it had been tilted and automatically rotates the image on screen so it can be viewed in both portrait and landscape forms.

Users are alerted to incoming calls and messages by vibration and ringing with the option to utilize MP3 and WAV music files as ringtones. A speakerphone is built in allowing hands free communication. A 3.5mm audio jack is provided which can accommodate hands free kits as well as headphones for listening to music.

Samsung i5700 Galaxy Portal

180MB of internal storage is available, however a microSD slot is included on the handset which can accommodate up to 32GB of storage for media files, contact info and other files. A range of connectivity options allows users to stay connected. GPRS and EDGE connection are both available in Class 12 versions of each. Internet access is provided thanks to an HSDPA connection at speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. WiFi access allows users to take advantage of various hotspots located around the country. Bluetooth v2.1 is installed as standard enabling direct transfer of data and files between Bluetooth compatible handsets.

The Galaxy Portal is equipped with a camera boasting 3.15MP which operates at a pixel resolution of 2048×1536 pixels. Features of the camera include autofocus as well as the increasingly popular Geo-tagging facility. It also has the ability to record video as an alternative to taking still photographs.

As already mentioned, the Samsung i5700 has an impressive media player. Supported formats of music files are MP3, e-AAC+ and WMA. Video files in MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV and DivX formats are supported. Media files can easily be transferred to and from a computer by using the included USB (v2.0) port. A range of included applications include a digital compass, voice memo recorder, YouTube access, calendar as well as a range of Google features. These are Google search, Maps, Gmail and Google Talk integration. A range of games is included and the phone has GPS with A-GPS support.

As mentioned the i5700 utilises the Android operating system, in this case it is the Cupcake version. A 800MHz processor provides ample power for running demanding applications.

The Samsung Galaxy Portal is an impressive offering from Samsung with a range of features and technology which is sure to appeal to a range of users.

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The most advanced Nokia phone to date has now landed on O2, the Nokia N900 has been available to buy since December 7th. Since then the new N900 has been picked up by Vodafone, T-Mobile and Orange and this latest O2 network release further adds to the variety of tariffs on offer.

The best deal for the Nokia N900 on O2 at point of launch is on the O2 1200+Unlimited tariff, this not only gives you a free Nokia N900 handset but also a substantial 1200 inclusive minutes to use to call any network including landline numbers as well as unlimited text messaging every month for just £40 line rental, you can also ‘Bolt’On’ O2’s internet package for unlimited internet access every month.

The Nokia N900 gives extreme speed and outstanding performance. Enjoy fast application processing and a multitasking dashboard. With the N900 you experience the full web with the Maemo browser and highspeed wireless broadband connection. Personalise your own panorama desktop on the touchscreen display. The Nokia N900 mobile phone allows you to merge your phone book, Skype and other contacts into an all in one address book.

Nokia N900

The Nokia N900 features an impressive 3.5 inch high-resolution WVGA touchscreen with sharp, vibrant colours and excellent levels of detail. The N900 touchscreen is fast and responsive and also supports auto screen rotation thanks to a built in accelerometer and a proximity sensor which automatically puts the screen on standby when you are on a call.

The N900 runs the Linux based operating system Maemo 5. Maemo supports multi tasking which lets users run multiple applications at once whilst selecting the dashboard icon displays open applications and lets users quickly switch between and close programs. With Maemo users can customise the home screen with widgets, shortcuts and applications whilst new apps can be downloaded from Maemo Select, the dedicated Maemo App store.

The N900 injects speed and power into mobile computing thanks to a 600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and up to 1GB of application memory. The result is the ability to multi task, run multiple applications, without affecting the performance of the phone. Navigating menus and applications is fast and fluid ensuring the N900 will never let you down.

The Nokia N900 Maemo features a slide out QWERTY keyboard that enhances the user experience and aids web browsing and messaging. Firing off emails, texts and instant messaging is fast and effective and the N900 is able to organise messages from multiple channels so they appear as one conversation.

The Nokia N900 features a browser powered by Mozilla technology ensuring websites look the way they would on any computer. The N900 also benefits from full Adobe Flash 9.4 support meaning online videos and interactive applications run flawlessly on the phone.

HSDPA on the N900 means that you can enjoy speeds of up to 10 Mbps, similar to your home broadband. This means that web browsing and downloads are handled at lightening quick speeds. HSDPA is commonly known as Mobile Broadband.

With Wi-Fi you can use your phone to connect to a local wireless network (W-LAN) to connect to the internet. This offers a cheap (sometimes free) method of connecting to the net to download emails, files, or check on your favourite website.

With a built in 5.0 megapixel camera, auto focus, a powerful Dual LED Flash and a Carl Zeiss lens, the Nokia N900 takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog. Other premium features include the ability to Geo-tag photos with information relating to where the photo was taken and WVGA video capture at 25 frames per second.

The O2 N900 features a huge 32GB of memory built-in making it the ultimate phone for storing music and movies as well as all your photos and videos taken with the on board camera. As if that wasn’t enough, the phone also supports expandable memory up to 16GB taking the total to a potential 48GB! The N900 uses MicroSD cards (Transflash) just like previous Nokia mobile phones.

With GPS you can use the phone to locate your position, plan your journey, check for problems, and as a general Sat Nav device, when used in conjunction with compatible mapping software. A-GPS is a network service that can locate your position to within 100 metres by using a clever technique called triangulation. By sending a signal to three cell masts, A-GPS will work out your location by the location of the cells and your distance from them. When combined with a GPS enabled phone, the addition of A-GPS enables a faster GPS satellite lock.

The N900 Mini on Vodafone has an email client, which will allow you to receive email from your own personal email account, and send pictures, videos or text emails to any email account anywhere in the world. Email access on the phone is simple to set up and a cost effective way of keeping in touch. The N900 can support up to 10 email accounts so you’re never out of touch with the people that matter!

With a 3.5mm audio jack, you can listen to your music with the comfort of your favourite headphones. With a built in music player, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.

Bluetooth 2.0 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.0 one of the biggest advantages is the possibility of listening to music with a compatible stereo wireless headset. Less wires, less mess, more noise.

With a Stereo FM Radio built in to the Vodafone N900, you will always have access to the latest tunes on your phone. Tune in to your favourite station, whenever you want, straight from your phone.

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The LG GW620 InTouch Max is an impressively stylish new LG phone that comes with a raft of useful functions and features. The GW620 offers a large TFT display screen as well as internet access and a full QWERTY keyboard, all of which is housed with the confines of a casing which is 109mm x 54mm in size. Currently the LG GW620 is available in several colour variants including blue, black and grey.

Connectivity is provided by a multitude of options within the new LG InTouch Max, with web access available via its HSDPA and Wi Fi connections. These connections offer access speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, in conjunction with the means to hook up to widely available hotspots. Alternative connection options include GPRS, EDGE, blue tooth and microUSB whilst satellite navigation is provided by the integrated GPS function which also includes A-GPS support.

A 3.0 inch TFT resistive touch screen is the main focal point of the handset and is extremely colourful due its 256,000 colour display capabilities. The accelerometer sensor automates the viewing aspect of imagery, whilst the full QWERTY keyboard, located behind the screen is an excellent example of effective keyboard technology. The LG GW620 is an advanced piece of technology that uses the cupcake version of the Android operating system, which in itself ensures effective and efficient stability by which the functionality can flourish.

LG GW620

For entertainment purposes the handset provides an FM stereo radio as well as an MP4/MP3 player. Access to a wide variety of radio stations are available at the touch of a button, whilst the media player supports all major audio and video file formats. In addition a 5.0 megapixel camera is provided which comes with auto focus and an LED flash as well as face detection and an image stabiliser. In addition a useful photo/video editor is provided which offers the ability to edit whilst out and about. For those who prefer the alternative of video capture, the handset records at D1 quality video which equates to 720 x 480 pixels and 30 frames per second. The phone comes with an internal memory of 150 MB, with the option to expand this up to a more creditable 32 GB, by making use of the integrated microSD card slot.

The LG GW620 InTouch Max also comes with a document viewer, organiser and voice memo facility. It is a comprehensive handset which is full of useful features, all of which are effective in their own way. This stylish mobile phone has already become a popular choice with the consumer and it is easy to see why.

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A new ‘girly’ pink edition of the slim, touch screen LG pop has now been launched as a Pay As You Go phone, the new LG GD510 Pop Pink takes all of the great features found in the existing Silver and Black Pop phones and opts for a new, pink finish to its external casing.

The LG GD510 is the upgrade to the original LG Cookie which still is one of the most popular mobile phones available, the Pink LG Pop takes those original features and adds more functionality, technology and a great new slim design where the touch screen almost touches the sides of the phone.

LG GD510 Pop Pink

LG are causing a lot of excitement in the touchscreen arena and this buzz is set to continue with their latest release the LG Pop mobile phone. This highly affordable touchscreen phone includes a vibrant 3 inch TFT touchscreen display along with stylish shape and design. The LG Pop pink is perfect for those new to touchscreen phones and also those shopping for quality on a budget.

The LG GD510 Pop follows the success of the LG Cookie by making sure that those all important features are included firstly a 3.2-megapixel camera with video record function so you can make sure you capture all those important moments. Enjoy the ability to send texts write emails and search far faster than before with your on-screen QWERTY keyboard. Let your LG pop connect you with internet browser facility and Bluetooth functionality. Entertain yourself with the MP3 player video player FM radio and mobile games and don’t forget you can improve you’re the memory of your LG Pop via a Micro SD memory card!

Clear responsive control with the 3 inch TFT touchscreen display.

Use your LG Pop to ‘Snap’ pictures with an integrated 3.2-megapixel camera with video record.

Text search and interact with your LG Pop quickly and effortlessly with the on screen QWERTY keyboard.

View websites send emails and more with the internet browser.

Send files to other mobile phones and vice versa with Bluetooth connectivity.

Tune in to news music and sport via the FM radio.

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The Samsung Genio Slide is impressive in many ways, incorporating a wide variety of useful technology encased within a stylish handset. This particular version of the Samsung Genio offers a full QWERTY keyboard which slides out offering landscape data and text entry. The usual accoutrements are also included such as an impressive touch screen as well as web surfing capabilities. The Genio Slide phone measures 105 mm x 56 mm wide and is 15 mm thick, whilst weighing 135 g.

The handset’s main facet is its 2.8 inch TFT touch screen, which offers excellent clarity of image and effervescent colour reproduction due to its ability to display up to 16 million colours within the confines of a 240 x 320 pixel screen size. An accelerometer sensor is provided which offers auto rotation of imagery dependent upon the orientation of the display screen. The aforementioned full QWERTY keyboard is both responsive and comfortable to use and simply slides out from behind a screen.

The Samsung Genio Slide comes with a myriad of connection options which include class 10 versions of GPRS and EDGE as well as microUSB, which is version 2.0 and blue tooth which comes with A2DP and is version 2.1. Internet access is ably provided by both the HSDPA connection as well as Wi Fi. Speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps are available as well as the ability to utilise a wide variety of nationally available hotspots. Satellite navigation is provided through the GPS function, which comes with A-GPS support.

Samsung Genio Slide

The Genio Slide also offers a camera which offers photographic capabilities as well as video options. The 3.15 mega pixel camera operates at 2048 x 1536 pixels and provides smile detection as well as geo-tagging. QVGA quality video can be recorded with this device and records at 15 frames per second. A secondary camera is also provided.

This new Samsung device offers a wide variety of fashion jackets, which are in effect changeable battery covers to provide a means of personalisation. For entertainment purposes a stereo FM radio with RDS is offered as well as a MP3 media player and a variety of games. An organiser, office document viewer and voice memo facility are also all included within the package.

The Samsung Genio Slide is impressively stylish mobile phone, which offers a wide variety of useful features. With an internal memory of 150 MB, which is sufficient for most needs, however the memory can be upgraded up to 16 GB if desired. The unit offers an excellent level of functionality within a stylish and engaging outer casing.

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Other in the Range:

Samsung Genio Touch

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The recently launched Nokia X3 is now available as a Pay As You Go phone, the red and black X3 was first introduced on Orange pay monthly deals quickly followed by a release on T-Mobile just a couple of days ago but this is the first time that you can buy the new Nokia X3 without having to sign up to a minimum term contract deal.

The Pay As You Go Nokia X3 will suit anyone not wanting to commit to an ongoing line rental charge, the prepay X3 is also ideal for those who love this latest Nokia music phone but cannot get past the credit checks put in place by the networks, you simply buy the phone and top up your calling and texting credit when needed.

Nokia X3

The Nokia X3 gives you quick access to your media player using the dedicated keys and tune in to songs with the FM Radio and favorite music through the built-in quality stereo speakers. The X3’s 3.2 Megapixel camera let’s you catch extraordinary moments of your life and share and upload them right away online. You can also download games and new applications through to OVI Store. With its high-tech sliding design, energetic metallic color accents the Nokia X3 allows you stand out from the crowd.

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More Recent Nokia Music Phones:

Nokia 5230

Nokia X6

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The Nokia 5230 has had another great makeover and been launched on Pay As You Go deals, the Purple Nokia 5230 is the latest in this budget touch screen music range and joins three other great colour schemes from the series, these include the original graphite grey, new white and recently released pink models.

The Nokia 5230 Purple swaps the colour of the back cover for a vibrant purple finish but keeps the sleek graphite grey colouring of its main housing, this same principal applies to the pink model with its pretty pink backing against the main white casing.

Nokia 5230 Purple

At first glance the Nokia 5230 may look like any other touchscreen but delve inside and hit the Symbian operating system and you’ll soon realise this is a smartphone like no other.

The 3.2″ touchscreen throws out some pretty impressive images, providing a great workplace for editing photos caught with the 2megapixel camera, and with up to 16GB external memory up for grabs via microSD there’s plenty of room to keep all your snaps safe.

Social Networking and messaging tools are high up the agenda and the Nokia 5230 has this covered, providing a load of different options, from texts to email to instant messages to Facebook. On the multimedia side of things there’s a pretty impressive media player and the all important Flash support!

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Pink Nokia 5230

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A fifth new colour scheme has today been released of the Blackberry 8520, the new Purple Blackberry Curve has been exclusively launched by O2 and features the same great design and specifications as the others in the range but with a new and very cool looking purple casing.

Only available on O2, the Purple Blackberry 8520 is being offered free of charge on ALL O2 tariffs, these start at just £15 line rental per month on O2 Online 15 which allocates you 250 SMS and 75 minutes of calls to UK landlines and other mobile networks.

February is all about rugby and to celebrate, O2 have teamed up with BlackBerry for a very special offer – a free official rugby shirt with every BlackBerry phone. You’ll get a free shirt voucher containing a unique code and details on how to redeem the offer. Pick your favourite rugby shirt from a huge range including England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand (or pick something else if you prefer a sport with a rounder ball).

Purple Blackberry 8520 Curve

BlackBerry’s fresh and fun new purple Curve phone, the 8520 is made to mix business with pleasure. This lush purple Blackberry looks good and works as hard at your social life as you do at your job.

Despite it’s focus on fun, the BlackBerry 8520 Curve purple certainly isn’t the black sheep of the family. It’s got everything you’d expect from a BlackBerry smartphone; Wi-Fi capabilities, push email, 2 Megapixel camera with video recording and expandable memory up to 32GB.

The 8520 Curve has out of the box Mac compatibility meaning that with the upcoming BlackBerry Desktop Software release, you can sync contacts, calendars and notes with applications you use the most, and enjoy a Mac experience on your BlackBerry.

The dedicated music keys on the top of the 8520 Curve are a first for BlackBerry, and make playing music and videos a bit easier when you’re rubbing shoulders with all the other commuters. And when you do get a bit more elbow room, check out BlackBerry App World and browse the categories including games, entertainment, social networking and new and weather.

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The newest addition to Nokia’s new X-Range of phones has now been released on T-Mobile tariffs, the Nokia X3 first came to market just a couple of days ago on Orange deals but now offers more than double the number of packages thanks to this latest release on T-Mobile.

Joining the Blue edition Nokia X6 the X3 offers a different, sliding design rather than the touch screen option but the same great music features and sleek styling. The best deal at launch for the T-Mobile Nokia X3 is on the Combi 15 tariff which costs just £15 per month, alongside receiving a free phone you are also given 100 inclusive minutes every month to use to call landlines and any mobile network as well as a very useful unlimited number of text messages to keep in touch with your friends.

Nokia X3

The Nokia X3 lets you access your music instantly via dedicated music keys and includes built in stereo speakers which let you enjoy your music out loud, without headphones. The X3 features a 3.2 Megapixel camera letting you capture life’s special moments and share them online with firends. Enhance your Nokia X3 by downloading games and applications from the Ovi store. With a stylish sliding design, the X3 is compact and lighweight when you need it to be and turns heads when you want to show off.

A built in 3.2 megapixel camera, with auto focus, the Nokia X3 takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog.

Bluetooth 2.1 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.1 one of the biggest advantages is the possibility of listening to music with a compatible wireless headset in stereo. Less wires, less mess, more noise.

As with the Nokia X6 the Nokia X3 supports games and applications downloaded from the Nokia Ovi Store. Enhance and personalise your X3 with the latest and greates apps from Nokia.

With a built in music player in the X3 on T-Mobile, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.

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The Nokia 3710 is an aesthetically pleasing mobile phone from Nokia’s Fold range. This new clamshell design handset encompasses a wide variety of features, whilst retaining an impressively stylish and sophisticated air about it. Compact and lightweight, the Nokia 3710 Fold boasts two display screens as well as a camera and media player, and now comes in an enigmatic purple variety.

The 3710 Fold measures 89 mm x 47 mm and is only 15 mm thick, this clamshell design is lightweight at only 94 g in weight. Released in December 2009, the handset has proved to be popular, due to its eclectic styling and purposeful functionality. An element of this functionality is its 2.2 inch internal TFT display screen, which as is normally the case with a Nokia display screen, is able to display up to 16 million colours. This provides the means for images of exceptional clarity and vibrancy of colour to be displayed. The external TFT display screen is a monochrome display and operates at 128 x 160 pixels, whilst providing basic information such as time, date and caller details.

Nokia 3710 Fold Pink, Purple & Black

A VGA secondary camera, provides video call capabilities, whilst its main 3.2 megapixel camera, comes with enhanced fixed focus and an LED flash. The camera operates at a pixel resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and offers effective image taking capabilities. As an alternative to photos, the camera also provides the means to take video, which is a feature that is growing in popularity almost daily. The Nokia 3710 also comes with an MP4/MP3 player as well as a stereo FM radio with RDS capabilities, this provides the means to download a wide variety of audio and video files to be played on the media player, or the alternative to listen to a wide variety of radio broadcasts from local and national radio stations.

The Nokia 3710 Fold comes with a phone book which offers the ability to retain up to 2000 entries as well as call records that will hold up to 20 dialled, received and missed call information. Vibration and alert ring types are provided as standard, with the ability to download polyphonic and MP3 ringtones if desired, in addition to a speakerphone and 2.5 mm audio jack. Internal memory of this handset is 70 MB, with the option to improve that by utilising the available microSD card slot, which provides the means to increase the memory storage up to 8 GB. The unit is one of only a few flip phones that include satellite navigation, thanks to its GPS function, which also comes with A-GPS support

Connectivity is an important element of any handset, and this handset comes with it in abundance. Class 32 versions of GPRS and EDGE are complemented by a 3G connection as well as blue tooth and USB.

The Nokia 3710 Fold purple, is one of the colour variants available, which also includes pink and black. In addition an organiser, Voice Command and memo facility as well as flash Lite 3.0 are also included in the package. The phones popularity is down to a simple premise, it provides affordable flip phone styling, with useful technology.

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