There are mobile phones that play music and there are mobile phones that really play music - the new Samsung / Bang & Olufsen Serenata is the latter. Even in the quick YouTube video below by ShinyShiny you can already hear the difference in the inbuilt speakers tweaked by B&O.
Specifications of the Samsung Serenata: Band : GSM 900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 2100MHz Data : GPRS/HSDPA Size : 109.5mm x 63mm x 20mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 0.8") Weight : 136g (4.8oz) Battery Life : Up to 11.5 days standby, Up to 3 hours talk time Main Display : 2.4" 256k color TFT LCD, 240x240 pixel resolution Camera : No Video : Video playback Messaging : MMS/SMS Email : POP/IMAP/SMTP Bluetooth : Yes Memory : 4GB Availability : November 2007 (manufacturer's estimate) Other : Designed by Davis Lewis, stereo speakers, speakerphone, WAP 2.0 web browser
I'm a huge fan of the HTC Touch due to the innovative non-stylus-centric user interface. HTC have now officially released it's augmented version the HTC Touch Dual in Europe. This version comes with a T9 keypad and is HSDPA enabled!
It'd be great to see this on the Telstra NextG network...
Features of the HTC Touch Dual:
- Discover TouchFLO, a revolutionary touch screen experience - High speed, always on connectivity provides you with the ultimate internet experience - Make the most of your free time - surf the Web, enjoy music and video clips, or chat to your friends on MSN - See key information at a glance with Live HTC Home and use the innovative 3-D interface for quick and easy navigation - Take photos with the inbuilt camera, zoom in, edit, create slideshows and pan through your favourites at the touch of your finger
Telstra's new HipTop3 is no stranger to fame. It's been in TV shows and movies like Ugly Betty and The Devil Wears Prada. In the U.S. though, it's known by it's other name; SideKick3.
The Hiptop3 has a futuristic form factor complete with swivel colour screen and full QWERTY keyboard. Great for chatting or surfing the web.
Features of the HipTop3: - MP3 Player - Bluetooth - 1.3 MP Camera with Flash - Speakerphone capability
Telstra have got a pretty good deal for the HipTop3. For just $30 a month on a 24 month contract when you buy a hiptop3 mobile you get UNLIMITED: - Instant Messaging - Web browsing - Email - Standard text messaging (SMS) in Australia - Standard picture messaging (MMS) in Australia
Nice plan and gadget but it's not a PocketPC :( I need my Outlook compatible calendar, tasks and notes functions.
Like Star Trek's flagship, the USS Enterprise, Nokia too has a new flagship in its N-Series of mobile phones: the Nokia N95 Mobile Multimedia Device with GPS. The N95 is truly an all-in-one media, PIM and GPS device. With its 5 megapixel camera, MP3 capability, internet ability and GPS functionality the N95 is the new kid on the block who has all the nice toys. It used to be that only Palm and Windows Mobile had all these functionalities but now Nokia has them too. If you don't like the Palm or Windows Mobile OS and like the usability of Nokia phones, the N95 is the next logical step up.
Features of the Nokia N95 Mobile Multimedia Device with GPS: Search - Built-in GPS mapping - Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map - Location-based mobile searchr Connectivity - View emails with attachments - Play your videos on compatible home electronic devices via TV-out cable or UPnP architecture - Connect to your compatible PC via USB 2.0, Bluetooth wireless technology, or WLAN MP3 Player - Stream your music wirelessly to your compatible headphones, home or car stereo - Hook up your favorite headphones or home stereo speakers - Store up to 2GB of sound with expandable memory Imaging - 5 megapixel camera - Carl Zeiss optics - 2.6 inch display - Shoot in DVD-like quality video up to 30 frames per second - Post your photos directly to Flickr Customize - Customize your device with advanced mobile applications - Support for RSS feeds
Nokia is at it again, with a new mobile phone that is jammed-packed full of features that will make your last Nokia phone look like a brick with a few flashing lights. One of the newest, most coolest features of the Nokia N73 Handsetis that it is equipped with a Carl-Zeiss lens for superb image capturing quality, 3.2 Megapixel CCD, advanced auto focus with mechanical shutter and rapid photo capture. Couple that with a massive 2.4 inch display and you not only have a phone that looks bright and clear, but you have a pocket camera that captures good quality pictures!
You'll also be glad to know that the Nokia N73 Handset is an entertainment system that plays your favourite music files (MP3s) as well as including an in-built FM stereo. With the prices dropping on MiniSD cards, you'll be able to transfer your whole music CD collection onto your Nokia N73 Handset; play music straight from your lounge room!
With your Nokia N73 Handset, buy the Nokia N73 screen protector at Mr.Gadget Australia to protect your screen from everyday usage.
Features of the Nokia N73 Handset:
- 2.4 inch screen - 3.2 Megapixel camera with Carl-Zeiss lens - MiniSD expansion slot - Built in FM Stereo - Sync the Nokia N73 Handset with your PC with Nokia's PC Suite software
There's a new bluetooth headset in town. The Blueant V12 LCD Bluetooth Headset has come into the scene sporting an old idea that should never have been left behind. The V12 features a backlit LCD screen for displaying called ID, volume level, battery charge and even call and connection status. The only other bluetooth headset I can recall doing this was a Sony Ericsson model a few years back. It's such a convenience knowing who's calling, how much charge you have left and knowing that the unit is connected to your phone. Saves the hassle of finding out too late that you're out of charge, out of range or if it's your mother-in-law calling. But even though the LCD display is its biggest drawcard, Blueant haven't skimped on the other features. The V12 also has great battery life (12 hour talk-time), multi-device pairing (up to 5), stores the last 10 phone numbers received for quick redialing and is packed with two sizes of ear hooks. Nice touch Blueant!
Features of the Blueant V12 LCD Bluetooth Headset: - Backlit LCD with 12 digit Caller ID - Vibrate alert for incoming calls - Intelligent status indicators - Ambient Noise Reduction - Full duplex - Micro USB lanyard to easily view headset status - Small & large ear hook included - Displays & stores the last 10 numbers received for redialing - Pairs with up to 5 devices - Brushed aluminum finish - Rechargeable lithium polymer battery - Up to 12 hrs talk-time or 300 hrs standby - 2 year replacement warranty
Bluetooth headsets are great! Logitech are great! So when you put two and two together, you get a no fuss, no sweat, wireless handsfree for your mobile phone. At just 14 grams, the Logitech Mobile Express Bluetooth Headset is light as a feather. It's great to keep in the car for when you're driving around. Not only will it keep you from getting fines but it's also safe. It has a decent stand-by time and talk time for the casual user and would be enough for anyone who isn't a telemarketer running on a mobile phone! Wear it on your left ear, wear it on your right, just wear it and drive safer!
Features of the Logitech Mobile Express Bluetooth Headset: - Talk for up to 4 hours! Also enjoy 250 hours of stand-by time. - Put it in your pocket. It's super lightweight at 1/2 oz. - Use it with either ear. The adjustable-fit ear loop fits either ear comfortably and securely on either ear. - Enjoy advanced calling features. It supports call end/answer/reject, voice dialing, last number redial, and mute functions.* - Adjust your volume or mute your call easily, with the Volume Up/Down button. - Enjoy freedom from cords. It also works with your Bluetooth-compatible PC. And Bluetooth v1.2 gives you adaptive frequency-hopping, quick connect time, and improved audio quality. Bluetooth ensures effortless and secure connections between mobile devices. Bluetooth v1.2 offers more advanced performance, including better interference prevention and faster pairing to other devices. * phone model dependent
Mobile phone not performing up to your needs? Or do you just talk too much? There's no such thing as too much communicating, or so my fiance leads me to believe. Now there is a way to keep your phone going for longer with the Motorola P790 Portable Charger. It simply plugs into your mini-USB enabled phone and charges it like it was plugged into the wall. And because it's mini-USB, it's not just your phone that can be charged. PDA's and bluetooth headsets are also covered as long as they charge via mini-USB. It's also more cost effective this way rather than getting a spare battery. Have one in your car, in your bag, in your drawer. Where ever you keep yours, you'll know your phone won't be out of power any time soon.
Features of the Motorola P790 Portable Charger: - Designed to work with all Motorola mini-USB phones and Bluetooth v1.2 audio devices, supports most non-Motorola mini-USB phones and PDA's. - Rechargeable and Reusable - mini-USB connector makes it easy to recharge the 1700 mAh lithium ion battery. - Portable and Powerful - small enough to fit neatly in your pocket, handbag or briefcase. Stash it in your car to ensure you have power when you need it most. 24.4 x 51.5 x 79.8 mm, 90 grams - Intuitive, easy to use controls with glowing red-green-yellow indicator light. - Charge time is approximately 2 hours.
Apple have done it again with the iPhone! They've upped the anti on their competitors, however this time it's the mobile giants who are being challenged. Apple's new product offering the Apple iPhone looks superb! The three main features of the iPhone are mobile phone, iPod and Internet communication functionality.
What I like about Apple is that they are so innovative. Take for example the iPod - Apple took a serious look at MP3 players and asked the simple question of "how can I make this device user friendly?" A few years later more than 50 million units have been sold.
If I were Nokia, Motorola or Sony Ericsson I would be working pretty hard to come up with something to combat the iPhone threat.
Apple iPhone Product Description iPhone combines three products - a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching - into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.
There are mobile phones that play music and there are mobile phones that really play music - the new Samsung / Bang & Olufsen Serenata is the latter. Even in the quick YouTube video below by ShinyShiny you can already hear the difference in the inbuilt speakers tweaked by B&O.
Telstra's new 
