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HTC made its presence felt with the highly regarded smartphone the Legend. Following up the success of that device, HTC has released its successor known as the Desire. The company hopes that the continuation of an already impressive phone will leave the competition behind. The Desire bears significant resemblance to the Nexus One, but it is not a direct clone, nor is it an inferior piece.

The HTC Desire separates itself right out of the box with a greater usability thanks to the inclusion of HTC Sense. It is ever so slightly larger than the Nexus One, measuring 119 x 60 x 11.9mm. This is still obviously not huge by any means, and offers an adequate housing for the roomy 3.7-inch, OLED capacitive screen. An AMOLED display delivers 800 x 480 pixel resolution, placing it at the top of the Android field.

Any display of this quality should have a camera that produces photos worthy of its abilities, and the HTC Desire delivers. The handset retains the 5-megapixel camera of its predecessor, but provides still images in 5:3 aspect. Video recording is a given on smartphones these days, and the Desire shoots video at 800 x 480p resolution which is better than the closely related Legend and Nexus One. The Desire reduces the frame rate in videos shot in lower light, probably by extending exposure time in order to create a better contrast in darker settings.

HTC, as previously mentioned, has placed their Sense user interface on the Desire in addition to Android 2.1. Features such as the weather effects found on it allow the display to really show what it can do. Sense provides the user with seven homescreens and unveils the Live View, a feature that displays the seven panels as thumbnails. Applications are a vital component of any smartphone, as is the ability to perform tasks simultaneously. The Desire comes equipped with a breathtaking 576MB of RAM, allowing it to handle all the apps a time you could possibly want. New to the Desire is Friend Stream, basically the HTC equivalent to Motoblur, which pulls Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter updates into a single timeline.

Made up of the best aspects of its predecessor, the HTC Desire has polished and updated all that is good about the Legend. By using what works and what customer’s like, HTC has taken the next logical step with its Android program. The Desire is a testament to the company’s success.

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It wasn’t so long ago that mobile phones were all pretty much the same, and all people needed them for was to make calls while they were out and about. Times have changed, and with a wide variety of features, and technology that is constantly developing, it can be hard to figure out which is the best mobile phone you can buy.

Phones like Apple’s new iPhone 4, HTC’s Desire, and the Google Nexus One, not to mention Blackberry’s Bold, could easily claim to be the best mobile around, if you need a phone that is capable of a lot more than just calling home. For mobile users who don’t need hundreds of different features and Apps, and are more concerned about having the best-looking phone, Sony Ericsson and Samsung have plenty to offer, and LG even has a Prada phone for those looking for the ultimate fashion accessory.

The truth is, the best mobile phones on the market, might not actually be the best mobile phones for you. If you want to make sure you get the best mobile phone, you need to decide what you want your phone to do. This might sound simple – it needs to be able to make calls and send texts, but what else are you looking for from your phone. Do you want to listen to music, play games or watch movies on it? Do you want buttons or touch screen? Is it for work, and you need e-mail, or is it your personal phone, and you want it to look good? Making sure you know exactly what you need, will help you choose the best phone available.

To make choosing the best phone even more complicated, you also have to take into account how much it costs – and that’s not just to buy the phone, but to use it as well. Some phones are exclusive to particular networks, and charges for call, texts and using the internet on your new mobile might be different from Orange to O2. If you’re signing a contract, you might have to agree to stay on your chosen tariff for up to 2 years to get the phone you want, by which time it’s bound to be out of date. These are just some of the other things you need to think about if you want to get the best mobile phone.

Any of the major manufacturers will tell you that their mobile phone is best, but only you can decide. Considering what you want from your mobile, will help you choose the one that’s best for you; and you’ll make sure you get the best call plan as well, if you know how you’re going to be using it.

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It wasn’t so long ago that mobile phones were all pretty much the same, and all people needed them for was to make calls while they were out and about. Times have changed, and with a wide variety of features, and technology that is constantly developing, it can be hard to figure out which is the best mobile phone you can buy.

Phones like Apple’s new iPhone 4, HTC’s Desire, and the Google Nexus One, not to mention Blackberry’s Bold, could easily claim to be the best mobile around, if you need a phone that is capable of a lot more than just calling home. For mobile users who don’t need hundreds of different features and Apps, and are more concerned about having the best-looking phone, Sony Ericsson and Samsung have plenty to offer, and LG even has a Prada phone for those looking for the ultimate fashion accessory.

The truth is, the best mobile phones on the market, might not actually be the best mobile phones for you. If you want to make sure you get the best mobile phone, you need to decide what you want your phone to do. This might sound simple – it needs to be able to make calls and send texts, but what else are you looking for from your phone. Do you want to listen to music, play games or watch movies on it? Do you want buttons or touch screen? Is it for work, and you need e-mail, or is it your personal phone, and you want it to look good? Making sure you know exactly what you need, will help you choose the best phone available.

To make choosing the best phone even more complicated, you also have to take into account how much it costs – and that’s not just to buy the phone, but to use it as well. Some phones are exclusive to particular networks, and charges for call, texts and using the internet on your new mobile might be different from Orange to O2. If you’re signing a contract, you might have to agree to stay on your chosen tariff for up to 2 years to get the phone you want, by which time it’s bound to be out of date. These are just some of the other things you need to think about if you want to get the best mobile phone.

Any of the major manufacturers will tell you that their mobile phone is best, but only you can decide. Considering what you want from your mobile, will help you choose the one that’s best for you; and you’ll make sure you get the best call plan as well, if you know how you’re going to be using it.

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The Android operating system has made an appearance on a rather large number of smartphones released in recent years. Manufacturers have fallen in love with the OS and are eager to use it on the handsets they release. Samsung is one such company and have taken great strides using Android technology. With the new Samsung Galaxy, they have succeeded once more in staking their claim as a major player in the Android smartphone market.

People are constantly on the go and do not want to feel weighted down by their smartphone. Samsung is not ignorant of this fact and crafted the Samsung Galaxy to be slim and slender. It is a touch smaller than similar handsets with dimensions of 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9mm and it weighs only 119g. Some users will be reminded of the iPhone 3GS with the Galaxy’s black plastic and metal look. This should not cause customers to run away from the phone, but some might like it to be a little more distinct in its appearance.

One aspect of the device that does separate the Samsung Galaxy from the crowd is the 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, one of the fastest in the field. 8GB of internal storage is included with the phone, and there is a microSD slot that can accommodate up to 32GB cards if 8 is not enough. The 8GB are split roughly into 6GB for media functions and 2GB for applications. The Samsung Galaxy connects with triband 900/1900/2100 HSDPA/HSUPA. This is coupled with other contemporary technology such as Bluetooth 3.0 and a microUSB 2.0 port.

Though the Galaxy certainly does not lack in the speed department, the phone truly excels with its display. The screen itself is a huge, 4-inch capacitive touchscreen that responds very well. It offers 800 x 480p resolution with Samsung’s Super AMOLED display, already a better option than the standard AMOLED and LCD displays of previous models. Super AMOLED also provides much better viewing on the Samsung Galaxy in direct sunlight than many other smartphones.

Samsung includes its own TouchWiz user interface on the Galaxy on top of Android 2.1. There might be a small learning curve for users familiar with the regular Android 2.1 interface, but TouchWiz has its own perks such as improvement to the notification bar. It maintains persistent shortcuts that allows users to toggle between vibrate and silent modes, Bluetooth, and WiFi. And the Samsung Galaxy puts its own spin on social networking with Social Hub. This function places Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter messages into one stream.

The Samsung Galaxy will surely continue Samsung’s fine legacy of Android smartphones. Placing somewhere near the top of the market, the phone is cutting edge and user friendly. The Samsung Samsung Galaxy will please consumers looking for the newest and best in Android technology.

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HTC made its presence felt with the highly regarded smartphone the Legend. Following up the success of that device, HTC has released its successor known as the Desire. The company hopes that the continuation of an already impressive phone will leave the competition behind. The Desire bears significant resemblance to the Nexus One, but it is not a direct clone, nor is it an inferior piece.

The HTC Desire separates itself right out of the box with a greater usability thanks to the inclusion of HTC Sense. It is ever so slightly larger than the Nexus One, measuring 119 x 60 x 11.9mm. This is still obviously not huge by any means, and offers an adequate housing for the roomy 3.7-inch, OLED capacitive screen. An AMOLED display delivers 800 x 480 pixel resolution, placing it at the top of the Android field.

Any display of this quality should have a camera that produces photos worthy of its abilities, and the HTC Desire delivers. The handset retains the 5-megapixel camera of its predecessor, but provides still images in 5:3 aspect. Video recording is a given on smartphones these days, and the Desire shoots video at 800 x 480p resolution which is better than the closely related Legend and Nexus One. The Desire reduces the frame rate in videos shot in lower light, probably by extending exposure time in order to create a better contrast in darker settings.

HTC, as previously mentioned, has placed their Sense user interface on the Desire in addition to Android 2.1. Features such as the weather effects found on it allow the display to really show what it can do. Sense provides the user with seven homescreens and unveils the Live View, a feature that displays the seven panels as thumbnails. Applications are a vital component of any smartphone, as is the ability to perform tasks simultaneously. The Desire comes equipped with a breathtaking 576MB of RAM, allowing it to handle all the apps a time you could possibly want. New to the Desire is Friend Stream, basically the HTC equivalent to Motoblur, which pulls Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter updates into a single timeline.

Made up of the best aspects of its predecessor, the HTC Desire has polished and updated all that is good about the Legend. By using what works and what customer’s like, HTC has taken the next logical step with its Android program. The Desire is a testament to the company’s success.

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Besides being a bargain among smartphones usually marketed towards the pricier end of the consumer electronics market, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is an uncomplicated version of the existing X10. Amongst other things, this Android phone boasts an above standard touchscreen – 3″ 320 x 480. With 3.5G support and a 2GB storage card included in the microSD slot there is plenty of room for all of your downloads and apps. Other cool features include an FM radio, WiFi, and GPS.

As with most Sony Ericsson products, the X8 is one sharp looking phone. In fact, it has a much more appealing look than most Androids. The only real problem here is the plastic on the back cover, which has a very low-grade feel to it. Like most Android phones, the menu, home and back keys are placed directly under the screen. On the right side, you will find the volume control and the one-step camera shutter for quick access. The microUSB port, 3.5mm connector and power/lock key are situated along the top edge.

The battery is relatively powerful – delivering up to 5 hours 40 minutes of 3G talk time. Even though the X8’s processor is not quite as fast as some of the higher end Android phones, its 600 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM will still handle most tasks with ease.

Though it lacks a flash or auto-focus, the 3.2 megapixel camera is impressive for the price range. It is very easy to use and navigate around the menus, with the capability to record video as well. Users will not be disappointed with the quality even when uploaded to a full size computer screen. The quality is definitely above average.

While later versions of the X8 will include the Android 2.1 OS, first buyers of the phone will have to be satisfied with Android 1.6 until the upgrade comes out. With the Android Market crammed with applications ranging from video games to restaurant guides, the software for Android phones is wide ranging though, so its not difficult to ensure that all of your specific needs are met.

So, should you buy the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8? If you are in need of a smartphone that balances size with function, style with price, is easy to use, and you are only a basic internet user, then absolutely!

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Nokia has come out with their newest version of their Smartphone, the Nokia N8. Its dimensions are pretty typical for a smartphone and it weighs less than 140 grams. Incredibly, the Nokia 8’s battery can give you up to 6 hours of talking time on any 3G network. It also features 16 standby days and it can also do up to 7 hours of media playback or 50 hours of digital music playback. You can get the Nokia N8 in a variety of colors including: green, blue, orange, silver white and dark gray. More than likely, Nokia will come out with limited editions colors at some point in the future.

The Nokia N8 is the first phone to features the Symbian^3 operating system, which is revolutionary smartphone software that enables you to use features such as flick scrolling, pinch zoom, and multi touch, as well as more than one homescreen that you can outfit with whatever widget and app you desire.

The user interface is speedy thanks to the 3D and 2D graphics architecture that uses the N8’s hardware acceleration to its fullest. The Symbian^3 OS also allows multiple tasks to be running at once with no slow down thanks to the improved memory management system.

The N8 can also be used a a portable entertainment center, able to produce HD quality video and Dolby Surround Sound when you connect the phone to a home theater system. You can also connect to Web TV with the N8, allowing access to such channels as CNN, Paramount, E! and National Geographic through your phone. You also have access to a number of other content through Nokia’s Ovi Store.

Along with all these amazing features, the Nokia N8 gets better and better the more it “learns” what your likes and interests are. It will sync with those things that you like so that you can get a more personal experience through your smartphone. And, you can also make memories with the Nokia N8 because it also features a 12 megapixel camera with legendary Carl Zeiss lens optics. There is a built in Xenon flash with many features you would expect to find in higher quality digital cameras. You can also make and edit Hi-Def videos with your smartphone because all the editing software is included!

The Nokia N8 smartphone is the social networker’s new best friend. You can easily access your favorite social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Myspace with a flick of the button. These applications are easily downloaded to your phone’s home page. There is also a calendar feature which will sync all of your important events. The Nokia N8 also offers free GPS Navigation and free OVI Maps downloads. This will get you to where you need to go when you need to go all over the world. The Nokia N8 smartphone is a great buy and offers you all the things you need right at your fingertips!

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The new Motorola Milestone XT720 is the company’s latest effort to revamp the Milestone model. One of the most noticeable features missing is the slide-out QWERTY keypad, which allowed the device to shave about 3mm off of its depth (though the other dimensions and weight remain about the same). While an addition of a QWERTY keyboard is a desired feature on some phones, it did not function all that well on the original Milestone, so it might actually be an improvement. The 1390 mAH battery will deliver an impressive thirteen days of standby time and an average 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge.

The internal mechanics of the XT720 feature a 550 megahertz core processor with 256 megabytes of ram. Obviously, this is not on par with some of the more expensive smartphones, but compared to the phones of the past, this is an awesome little phone. It is cheaper than the Google Nexus One or the HTC Desire, but then with those phones you are getting a faster processor. For all of your communication needs, the Motorola Milestone XT720 will not slow you down!

Motorola did keep the original Milestone’s 3.7″ 854 x 480 pixel display, so the XT720 does come with one of the best displays around. Its TFT panel is slightly less bright than the OLED display featured on the HTC Desire, but the XT720 does have a higher resolution. There is also a distinct advantage over the OLED screen when you are outside, since the TFT screen of the XT720 is easier to see in natural light.

One of the best improvements that Motorola has made is the 8 megapixel camera. It now comes with a xenon flash and autofocus feature, a much desired improvement over earlier models. The outward appearance has also been redesigned; the Motorola Milestone XT720 has a much more appealing, sleeker digital camera look to it than the old clunky Milestone. It can also capture video up to 720 x 480 pixels, which can be played back over any compatible HD TV using the built in DVI port.

Motorola uses the Android 2.1 for the XT720’s operating system, which lets the user tap into the impressive array of Android software and the continuously growing Google App marketplace. The high resolution display makes a great venue for web browsing, which is easier with their included, highly efficient browser. Users will not be disappointed with multimedia options either, which include an FM radio and support for a wide range of file types, like WMA, MPEG4, MP3, AMR, and AAC. In addition, the handy 3.5mm audio output allows the user to listen to their favorite tunes with any standard pair of headphones.

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After reaching overwhelming success with the Samsung Wave, Samsung is releasing the Wave 2 in order to capture a larger sector of the smartphone market. Students and other young adults encompass a large share of the social networking demographic; however, they also tend to be unable to splurge on a smartphone with all the bells and whistles. Samsung has designed a smart phone to reach this audience – one that compromises on some of these extra features, but still delivers a trendy and desirable phone.

Tired of the time and frustration of pecking long messages on full keyboards that can not keep up with all you have got to say? The Samsung Wave 2 takes the full QWERTY keyboard one step further, by combining the feature with predictive text. No more tedious typing. And how you view your messages and images can now be controlled with a twist of the wrist with the Wave 2’s accelerometer that automatically rotates the screen from landscape to portrait. Navigating your way through the phone’s many features also becomes second-nature with the TouchWiz 3.0 UI.

The Samsung Wave 2 can do much more than send messages or receive phone calls though. The 3-megapixel camera can take snaps, record in SD video and even let you edit your images with a few personal touches. Enjoy your favorite music or video with the mp4 playback capability as well. All of this can be stored safely on the Wave 2’s 80 MB of internal storage or, if you prefer, you can use the 16 GB of expansion memory available with the microSD slot. Pick your favorite card before you head out in the morning and enjoy your favorite songs, movies or shows all day.

Like most major smartphone manufacturers, Samsung offers its own social networking aggregator, similar to HTC’s Friend Stream, Sony Ericsson’s Timescape of Motorola’s Motoblur. Samsung’s Social Hub maintains all your contact details, email accounts and social networking services in one location for easy access. With just your Wave 2 in hand, you will be able to share a favorite joke with all your friends, manage your account information or see what everyone else is talking about. Social Hub means you can now view and respond to messages, check your social networks and send emails from multiple service providers without having to access each individual network.

The Wave 2’s display is a respectable 3.2″ screen for video and picture viewing; the 240×400 TFT LCD is capable of showing up to 256,000 colors. Most users will appreciate the built-in FM stereo to catch up on the latest music. However, if nothing is on the radio, the integrated music player can store and playback a variety of audio formats, including wav, MP3, and eAAC+.

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Very narrow, lightweight, and elegant for a quality phone carrying a full QWERTY keyboard, the Blackberry Curve smartphone is one more cell phone model in a long line of Blackberry products that never ceases to amaze those who own one. Not just any keyboard, though – this QWERTY keyboard is among the thinnest and easiest to use that you can possibly get.

The Curve still has that distinct Blackberry appearance, but with a sleeker look around the edges. Designed to fit easily into a purse or pocket, you have the real sense that this sturdy little beauty will still be taking calls and sending text messages well after the competition has been taken down by one too many blows. That tough exterior cradles a TFT LCD screen, measuring a comfortable 2.4 inches, and sporting a crystal clear resolution of 480 x 360 pixels.

The placement of the key navigation aids – like the Talk, Back, End, Menu and Navigator buttons – is designed to ensure quick and easy access to all your services, whether you are making a call or checking your e-mail. Found just below the screen, their location helps simplify all your multitasking. Additional controls are located along the side, and can be easily controlled with just one-hand. Even Blackberry newbies will enjoy the Curve – preloaded with the popular Blackberry OS 4.6.1.114, anyone can quickly learn how to navigate among all the different features.

One of the best additions to the Curve is its improved Web browsing. You will be able to enjoy a true HTML web browser capable of supporting RSS feeds as well as media streaming. So now you can sneak a peek at your favorite YouTube video whenever you want. There is also a built-in GPS unit with access to Google Maps, Blackberry Maps and TeleNav GPS Navigator. If you are worried that all this must eat up a lot of memory space, do not worry. The Curve has an internal 64MB memory as well as an expandable memory slot for microSD storage cards.

With its massive 3.2 megapixel digital camera, wireless Internet, and many other exceptional functions, this awesome smartphone is certainly a popular choice among discerning cellphone users everywhere. Regardless of whether or not you are looking into a smartphone for the very first time, or you are a “techie geek” that can not wait for the latest technology, the Blackberry Curve offers a wide array of remarkable features that are hard to find in any other cellphone in this price range. Although this Blackberry model is a bit more expensive than just any average cellphone, great deals can be found if you look around a little for this very affordable smartphone – even under a hundred bucks!

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