| There are literally hundreds of cell | | | | Video streaming including AMR audio |
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| manufacturers. It is hard to determine | | | | Java MIDP 2.0 |
| which are the best of the group - or at | | | | Presence-enhanced contacts and chat |
| least, which is best for you. The | | | | MP3/AAC music player and built-in FM |
| decision is a difficult one, and we hope | | | | stereo radioxHTML browser for enhanced |
| the information below will help you make | | | | mobile browsing experience |
| a wise choice. The five cell phones | | | | Advanced PIM functionality (calendar, |
| listed below are truely the best of the | | | | phonebook, to-do list, notes) |
| best in terms of quality design, | | | | OMA Digital Rights Management version |
| dependability, and overall user | | | | 1.0 |
| satisfaction. Although there are a lot | | | | Mobile Wallet |
| of great cell phones out there, we are | | | | Integrated hands-free speaker |
| sure that these are some of the very | | | | Polyphonic ring tones (supporting up to |
| best. | | | | 24 instruments) |
| Motorola i860 Video and Camera Mobile | | | | Infrared, USB, PC Suite |
| Phone | | | | 76 cc, weighs 97 grams |
| Manufacturers Description: The sleek | | | | Talk time of up to 5 hours and a standby |
| Motorola i860 is packed with more than a | | | | time of up to 300 hours. |
| dozen top-of-the-line features including | | | | Overall Value Rating: 9.6 / 10 - |
| 10-second video capture and playback and | | | | Excellent |
| a 0.3-megapixel camera with 4X digital | | | | Price: $150 - $300 |
| zoom. In addition, it allows users to | | | | Motorola A630 Cell Phone (T-Mobile) |
| easily exchange digital photos and | | | | Manufacturers Description: Following in |
| contact information with others. | | | | the footsteps of the game-changing |
| "The Motorola i860 handset is another | | | | Motorola StarTAC and the company's |
| example of how Motorola strives to meet | | | | revolutionary two-way pagers, the model |
| our customers' needs by offering one | | | | A630 is yet another innovative new |
| mobile device to streamline | | | | product from Motorola. Packaged in a |
| communications," said Rey More, senior | | | | unique, multi- functional design |
| vice president and general manager, | | | | featuring a QWERTY keyboard hidden |
| Motorola's iDEN(R) Subscriber Group. | | | | inside a sleek candy bar form, the |
| "Its multimedia services enable users to | | | | Motorola A630 lets you call, text or |
| easily capture the moment when it | | | | email with style and ease. |
| happens and share it with others, | | | | From the outside, you see a fashionable, |
| wherever they may be." | | | | compact mobile handset. Once opened, the |
| The phone's 10-second video capture | | | | device reveals a full QWERTY keyboard |
| capability includes a short-range LED | | | | that makes texting, email exchanges and |
| spotlight to provide additional light | | | | Instant Messaging easy. The A630 does |
| for close-up pictures. The camera allows | | | | not stop there. For multi-media fun, the |
| users to take pictures in a variety of | | | | handset comes with an integrated camera |
| sizes suitable for sharing, in-camera | | | | with 4 x zoom, multi-media messaging for |
| viewing, wallpaper designs, and picture | | | | sending and sharing images, dedicated |
| caller ID. Users can get themselves in | | | | gaming keys and a vivid color display |
| the picture using the self-timer. | | | | that offers portrait as well as |
| With the Motorola i860, users can share | | | | landscape views. When its time to be |
| their pictures and audio recordings by | | | | productive, the A630 offers integrated |
| sending and receiving multimedia | | | | Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, an |
| messages.1 The phone's integrated Media | | | | office quality speakerphone and email |
| Center allows users to conveniently | | | | support including POP3, SMTP and Imap4. |
| manage all pictures, voice recordings, | | | | The Motorola A630's fusion of the mobile |
| ring tones, videos, and wallpaper | | | | and messaging worlds without sacrificing |
| designs from a single area. | | | | weight, size or style makes it the ideal |
| Other features of the Motorola i860 that | | | | device for today's text-savvy |
| are new to iDEN handsets include: | | | | trendsetting consumer. |
| Picture Caller ID - allows a | | | | With the debut of the model A630, |
| previously-assigned picture of a caller | | | | Motorola delivers a uniquely designed |
| to appear in the external display when a | | | | handset that stands apart from the pack, |
| phone call is incoming from that contact | | | | promising simplified voice and messaging |
| Larger external color screen - displays | | | | communications supported by the latest |
| up to 3 lines of text and pictures | | | | technology," said James Burke, Sr. |
| Larger internal color screen - displays | | | | Director of Product Operations for |
| up to 11 lines of text in vibrant color | | | | Motorola, Inc. "With its clever |
| Push-to-Send My Info2 - allows users to | | | | combination of fun and function, the |
| send their contact information via the | | | | model A630 is sure to please |
| "push-to-talk" (PTT) button. Users can | | | | style-conscious movers and shakers." |
| limit the amount of information sent or | | | | The Motorola A630 features include: |
| send a virtual business card to network | | | | Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way |
| more efficiently. | | | | navigation for easy messaging, fun |
| Push-to-Send Contacts2 - allows users to | | | | gaming and more |
| easily share another user's contact | | | | Integrated VGA camera with dedicated |
| information via the PTT button | | | | photo button for quick shoot and send |
| Media Downloader application - available | | | | power |
| for download from the Internet, this | | | | 220 x 176 pixel color landscape display |
| free application allows users to | | | | capable of supporting up to 65,000 |
| transfer photos and videos from their | | | | colors |
| phone to their PC via a USB cable (not | | | | Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology |
| included) | | | | Advanced messaging including Multi-Media |
| 25 MB of memory available to end users - | | | | Messaging Service (MMS), SMS, e-mail |
| for ring tones, voice recordings, | | | | support (POP3, SMTP, Imap4) and |
| videos, pictures, messages, wallpaper | | | | multibranded IM (Instant Messaging) |
| designs, and Java (TM) applications | | | | GSM tri-band capabilities |
| MP3 ring tones - including music and | | | | J2ME (TM) downloading functionality |
| voice | | | | Integrated hands-free speakerphone |
| Openwave 7.0 Internet microbrowser - | | | | Polyphonic speaker for the ultimate |
| lets users browse graphic-rich xHTML | | | | sound and cool MP3 ringtones |
| sites | | | | Overall Value Rating: 9.3 / 10 - Very |
| Push-to-open button - offers convenient, | | | | Good |
| one-handed operation of the flip-style | | | | Price: $150 - $350 |
| phone by mechanically opening the flip | | | | Samsung p735 Cell Phone (T-Mobile) |
| when pressed | | | | Manufacturers Description: Featuring a |
| The phone also has many of the features | | | | package of design and multimedia |
| associated with Motorola's iDEN | | | | features, the imaginative p735 is |
| technology, including location-based | | | | Samsung's first GSM megapixel camera |
| services, integrated speakerphone, voice | | | | phone in the U.S. With options that |
| recorder3, voice dialing, downloadable | | | | entertain, enrich and enhance a |
| applications, and a two-way radio for | | | | consumer's wireless experience, the p735 |
| instant communication at the touch of a | | | | boasts an eye-catching twist and flip |
| button. | | | | display and advanced multimedia |
| The Motorola i860 handset weighs 4.77 | | | | technology, including a megapixel camera |
| ounces and measures 3.45 x 1.96 x 1.01 | | | | phone, video recorder, MP3 player and |
| inches with the included high | | | | expandable memory. |
| performance battery. | | | | The phone's distinct feature is a swivel |
| Overall Value Rating: 9.7 / 10 - | | | | form factor that allows the consumer to |
| Excellent | | | | twist the display so that the vibrant |
| Price: $250 - $400 | | | | 262,000-color screen rotates to a |
| Nokia 6230 Cell Phone (Cingular) | | | | horizontal position, giving the phone a |
| Manufacturers Description: Offering the | | | | more camcorder-like feel and making |
| best and latest technology and features, | | | | picture taking and video recording |
| the Nokia 6230 meets the requirements of | | | | easier. And with a megapixel camera, |
| the most demanding mobile phone users. | | | | film-quality pictures can be stored and |
| The tri-band (GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/1800 | | | | printed at sizes up to 4x6. |
| 1900, GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850/1800/1900) | | | | For moments such as upcoming holiday |
| mobile phone offers multiple | | | | gatherings that require more than a |
| connectivity options via EDGE and | | | | quick snapshot, the video recorder is |
| Bluetooth wireless technology, a | | | | practical and convenient, and video and |
| removable multimedia memory card as well | | | | pictures can be shared wirelessly via |
| as an integrated VGA camera to capture | | | | T-Mobile's messaging services. While the |
| pictures and videos. Sleek and compact, | | | | phone's 64MB of internal memory provides |
| the Nokia 6230 is expected to start | | | | space for pictures and video, the p735 |
| shipping in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific | | | | comes with an RS MMC media slot and |
| and Americas in the first quarter of | | | | additional 32MB multimedia card so no |
| 2004. | | | | moment is ever missed. In addition, the |
| "Traditionally, mobile professional are | | | | expandable memory slot offers space for |
| early adopters of mobile technology, | | | | easy and quick access to supplementary |
| demanding advanced functionality and | | | | applications and games. |
| higher data speeds to keep them | | | | For those that still have the gamer in |
| informed, entertained and connected | | | | them but are too busy to play at home, |
| while on the move," said Kai | | | | the p735 acts as a gaming device with |
| Öistämö," Senior Vice President, | | | | access to 3D games, including Metalion |
| Nokia Mobile Phones. "With EDGE, | | | | and Zio Golf. For music download |
| Bluetooth technology, an integrated | | | | addicts, the p735 comes equipped with a |
| camera, MMS functionality and even an | | | | personal MP3 player, so downloading, |
| integrated MP3 player, the Nokia 6230 | | | | playing and sorting music wirelessly |
| addresses these needs with an impressive | | | | becomes a convenience, not a hassle. |
| range of features to help balance a busy | | | | Sounds come in clear with T-Mobile's |
| work schedule with after-work | | | | HiFi Ringers and the device's |
| responsibilities." | | | | pre-packaged headset provides a |
| One of the key benefits of the Nokia | | | | heightened auditory experience. |
| 6230 is a compelling multimedia | | | | The p735 will change the way consumers |
| experience. With an integrated VGA | | | | view their wireless phone" said Peter |
| camera and a display with 65,000 colors, | | | | Skarzynski, senior vice president of |
| pictures and videos taken with the Nokia | | | | Samsung's wireless division. Whether |
| 6230 appear sharp and bright. The video | | | | using the phone to download and listen |
| player adds the ability to record, send | | | | to music, or snapping pictures and video |
| and receive video clips with audio, as | | | | clips to send back to the office while |
| well as receive streaming video content | | | | on a business trip, the p735 will |
| in 3GPP video streaming format. High | | | | enhance consumers' digital lifestyle. |
| quality video and images, voice, | | | | This is a truly fun phone" said Todd |
| presentations, files and music can be | | | | Achilles, director of handset product |
| stored on a removable multimedia memory | | | | management for T-Mobile USA. "From the |
| card. Users can also create, send and | | | | bright screen, to cool swivel design, |
| receive multpicture, multimedia messages | | | | and MP3 player to the megapixel camera, |
| with Synchronized Multimedia Integration | | | | there's a lot to keep you entertained" |
| Language (SMIL) technology. SMIL | | | | Features: |
| technology allows users to compose | | | | Integrated MegaPixel Digital Camera - |
| multi-image messages that display text, | | | | Take pictures on the go. Enjoy one |
| sound and images in a pre-determined | | | | megapixel pictures plus digital zoom, |
| order. | | | | multishot, and more. RS MMC Media Slot |
| For flexible and efficient wireless | | | | - Add memory, applications, and store |
| connectivity, the Nokia 6230 phone | | | | photos with a memory card. |
| offers Bluetooth wireless technology and | | | | MP3 Player - Download, play and sort |
| infrared connectivity as well as HSCSD | | | | your favorite tunes to listen to on your |
| and GPRS support. Bluetooth enables a | | | | phone. |
| wide range of new exciting enhancements | | | | 262 TFT Main Color Display - Makes |
| for seamless connections and comfortable | | | | everything come to life on your phone |
| wearability, like the Nokia 610 car kit | | | | including photos, picture caller ID, and |
| phone and the stylish Wireless Boom | | | | more. Video Messaging - Record up to |
| Headset also announced today. The | | | | 15 second clips with sound and send them |
| complete list of Bluetooth enhancements | | | | to other compatible phones. |
| compatible with the Nokia 6230 can be | | | | Overall Value Rating: 9.0 / 10 - Very |
| viewed at | | | | Cool |
| Using the high-speed packet-based EDGE | | | | Price: $400 - $550 |
| connectivity of the Nokia 6230, business | | | | LG VX4600 Cell Phone (Verizon Wireless) |
| professionals can enjoy faster browsing, | | | | Manufacturers Description: The |
| messaging and downloading. With a | | | | attractive VX4600 is the perfect mobile |
| downlink data speed of up to 236.6 kbps, | | | | phone for consumers who are looking to |
| downloading with the Nokia 6230 via EDGE | | | | express themselves with high-end |
| enables downloads more than 4 times | | | | quality, style and essential |
| faster than with GPRS. | | | | functionality. Its ultra-cool clamshell |
| In addition, the Nokia 6230 has a mobile | | | | design, high-resolution internal color |
| email client that lets users manage | | | | display, and innovative external OEL |
| their email quickly over EDGE, GPRS and | | | | (Organic Electro-Luminescent) screen |
| HSCSD networks. The advanced xHTML | | | | make an undeniable statement of style. |
| browser gives fast access to mobile | | | | Basic Information: |
| services and information, and the | | | | Talk time: 200 minutes Standby time: 165 |
| integrated TCP/IP technology** enhances | | | | hours Size: 3.43H x 1.81W x 0.98D inches |
| both the ease and speed of over-the-air | | | | Weight: 3.38 oz |
| file downloads. Data synchronization | | | | Basic Features: |
| capability allows users of the Nokia | | | | 1.9 Ghz PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (All Digital) |
| 6230 to update personal data remotely | | | | Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) to send |
| over the network. Local synchronization | | | | and receive text messages with graphics |
| of personal data can also be done via | | | | and sound |
| Bluetooth, IrDa, USB and the Nokia PC | | | | E911 Emergency Location-capable |
| Suite. | | | | 2.5mm headset jack to accept universal |
| With the presence-enhanced contacts | | | | hands-free headsets |
| service, users of the Nokia 6230 can | | | | 65K TFD Main Color Display (120 x 160) 8 |
| share their availability, intentions and | | | | lines of Text |
| whereabouts with colleagues, family, | | | | OEL Sub Display (96 x 38) 3 lines of |
| friends and other contacts. For example, | | | | Text |
| a business professional can change his | | | | Blue Backlit Keypad |
| phone profile to 'Meeting' and advise | | | | 5-Way Navigation Key |
| his colleagues to reach him by SMS or | | | | CMX MIDI (musical instrument and games |
| MMS. Exchanging instant text messages is | | | | digital interface) for sounds and |
| another interesting possibility with the | | | | ringers |
| presence-enhanced Chat function, where | | | | Large Phone Book: 499 contacts (each |
| users of the Nokia 6230 can create their | | | | stores 5 numbers and 3 email addresses) |
| own private chats and invite others to | | | | 36 Embedded Ring Tones and download more |
| participate, or even join public chats | | | | Vibrate and Silent Modes |
| of their interest. | | | | Voice-Activated Dialing |
| The Nokia 6230 also includes a digital | | | | Speed Dialing (99 Entries) |
| music player for AAC/MP3 music formats. | | | | Bilingual (English and Spanish) |
| In addition to enjoying high quality | | | | capabilities |
| stereo music, music enthusiasts can set | | | | Personal Organizer: Calendar with |
| their favourite music as wake-up tones | | | | Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Voice Memo, |
| as well as alert and ring tones. | | | | Notepad, EZ Tip Calculator, Calculator |
| Key features include: | | | | and World Clock |
| Active TFT color display - with up to | | | | External USB Capable |
| 65.536 colours | | | | 1-Year limited warranty |
| Integrated digital VGA camera | | | | Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer's |
| High speed packet-based EDGE and GPRS | | | | highest FCC reported SAR 1.22 at ear, |
| connectivity | | | | .74 on body. Actual SAR may vary. |
| Bluetooth | | | | Overall Value Rating: 8. |
| Digital camcorder and video player | | | | |