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