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With the release of the N76, Nokia entered the “slim” mobile phones market having a huge success and being in direct competition with the market symbol: Motorola RAZR. At first look, these two mobile phones have a lot of design similarities. Even if this Nokia mobile phone is very slim, it is part of Nokia N Series, so you can expect it to be a very powerful and high-end technology handset.



The Nokia N76 is a predecessor of the Nokia 6290, being just a bit bigger. The Nokia N76 looks great. It comes with a “clamshell” case made of metal with a nice glossy finish. With 106.5 x 52 x 13.7 mm in dimensions and 115 grams in weight, this mobile phone looks very solid and at the same time, very comfortable. The glossy finish makes this phone very pleasant to the touch even if you will have some problems with the fingerprints which are attracted to it like a magnet. On the external front side, this Nokia Mobile phone comes with a secondary 256K colors display with a native resolution of 160 x 128 pixels and below it, three music player control buttons. On the sides you will notice a microSD card slot, a charging port, a camera shutter, a volume rocker and a Gallery dedicated button. On the top part you will find a miniUSB port, a 3.5 mm audio jack and the Power On/off button.

Another feature which makes this Nokia mobile phone similar to the Motorola RAZR is the numerical pad. Even if this numerical pad is not so easy to use like that of the Motorola, you will be capable to write even if you are not looking at the keys. The keys are flat and offer a great feedback when are pressed.  On the other side of the “clamshell” case the internal display is placed. This 2.4 inch QVGA display has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and supports 16 million colors. Above the internal display the Nokia N76 comes with an integrated secondary camera for video calls. This camera can also be used like a mirror or to take portrait pictures. For taking photos at a better quality, it comes with a 2 Megapixel camera placed on the back side. This camera is capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. Armed with a LED flash, it makes a good impression even if you want to take photos in a poorly lit room. For storing your pictures or music, the Nokia N76 has 26 MB of internal memory which can be extended up to 2 GB with a microSD card.



Let’s talk about connectivity. At this chapter, the Nokia N76 can disappoint many Nokia N Series fans. If you expect this Nokia mobile phone to come with a lot of high-end connectivity features you will be surprised to see that it lacks Wi-Fi, Infrared and GPS. Even so, it is a Tri-Band device supporting GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G networks. Other included connectivity features are miniUSB, Bluetooth and microSD card slot. The standard Li-Ion 700 mAh battery has proven to be a bit too poor for this cell phone. Capable of keeping this handset on for almost 3 hours of conversations and up to 200 hours in standby mode, it will leave you seriously considering in buying a secondary battery. In conclusion we can say that the Nokia N76 can be a great deal for those who want a mobile phone with a nice design.

Samsung is one of the best cell phone manufacturers, each time offering amazing and revolutionary mobile phones, equipped with a lot of high-end technology. The Samsung F480 cell phone is one of the best sold full-touch screen handsets ever made by Samsung. Even if it doesn’t have the performance of an iPhone, it will offer you a lot of features which can be found only on top-rated mobile phones.



In design terms, the Samsung F480 cell phone doesn’t come with many differences, looking almost similar to the other touch screen Samsung models. It comes with a case made of resistant plastic painted in a nice and attractive glossy black. An important difference is that this cell phone has small sizes for a touch screen mobile phone. It measures 95.9 x 55 x 11.5 mm in dimensions and has only 100 grams in weight.  With these dimensions, it feels comfortable in your hands and fits great in any pocket.

The front side is occupied by an impressive touch screen, a speaker, a secondary camera for video calling, the Call and End keys and an OK button. On the sides, you will find a volume rocker (which can also be used for zooming browser pages), a microSD card slot, a Universal USB port (this allows you to charge the phone, connect it to a PC or attach headphones) and a shutter camera. On the top part, this Samsung cell phone comes with a hold button and a lanyard eyelet. As you can see, the Samsung designers have chosen only the most useful multimedia keys for this phone model and that happened because they wanted to create a handset with a very simple design and form.



Anyway, it’s time to talk about technology. Maybe the most important feature of the Samsung F480 cell phone is the display. The 2.8 inch QVGA display has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and it’s capable of showing 262K colors. Why it is so impressive? Well, this display offers great quality images with nice contrast, brightness and saturated colors at 16:9 aspect ratio. It is very responsive even at the weakest touch so you will easily operate it. But even with such a powerful display, this cell phone is useless on a sunny day. The glossy design will affect the clarity of images making them to have a reduced legibility. Another impressive feature of this Samsung F480 cell phone is the camera. With a 5 Megapixel sensor and armed with features like autofocus, LED flash, face detection, wide dynamic range and image stabilization, this camera is capable of  taking photos at a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and record  QVGA  clips at a speed of 30 fps. Even if the QVGA resolution of clips is a bit disappointing for a high-end mobile phone like this, you will love the quality of images. For storing these photos, clips and many other files, the Samsung F480 cell phone is equipped with 232 MB of internal memory and a microSD card slot which allows you to extend the memory up to 8 GB.

For a price of $289 you will not only get a great looking cell phone. You will also get a mobile phone equipped with a lot of connectivity options. Even if the Samsung F480 is only a Tri-Band cell phone, it gives you access to features like 3G, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB.

Is size important to you? Then prepare for the best performing PDA smartphone, the Nokia E90, a handset which offers everything you could want: Internet, exceptional camera, GPS and much more.



The Nokia E90 is the last mobile phone part of the Nokia E Series, a category dedicated only for exclusive people. Even if we had to wait almost three years before the last Nokia E Series model was launched, our waiting has been definitely rewarded with the launching of this model. The Nokia E90 has the same design like older models but once you open it, the performance will be revealed.

When it is closed, this PDA smartphone looks exactly like a traditional oversized Nokia cell phone. With a case made of different materials (including metal and plastic), it measures 132 x 57 x 20 mm in dimensions and 210 grams in weight. Yes, it’s true that it is a bit too big for a mobile phone but as we said, this smartphone is designated for people who aren’t looking for a slim and light device. Considering that this handset is a Communicator having a full QWERTY keyboard and an internal huge display, the size doesn’t appear that exaggerated.  As we said, because the case is made of a combination between metal and plastic this cell phone is very solid and has a uniform design. On the front side, the Nokia E90 comes with a 2 inches TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and below it, a nice and comfortable numerical pad including classic control buttons. The sides are a bit crowded. There you will find a microUSB slot, a 3.5 mm jack, two volume keys, a camera shutter and many other dedicated keys.



The internal display is incredible. Having a native resolution of 800 x 352 pixels, this landscape display is excellent for surfing on the internet or simply watching movies. Supporting 16 million colors, this display is capable of showing perfect images with a high quality of colors. Another phenomenal feature of this PDA smartphone is the QWERTY keyboard. Because it is huge, we can compare this keyboard only with a laptop, even if is a bit too exaggerated. The alfa-numerical keys are arranged in five rows and the multimedia keys are placed on the sides. Made of plastic, these keys are very responsive having a very short response time. With a good size, these keys offer you a comfortable experience during writing emails or other kind of texts.



Anyway, even if this PDA smartphone looks great, the most important aspect is the technology.  Powered by an 3.30 MHz ARM processor, this smartphone comes with Symbian OS v9.2, S60 rel. 3.1 operating system which allows you to install and run your favorite applications without any lag or other malfunctions. For connectivity, it is equipped with all high-end features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared, USB and GPS. It doesn’t lack the 3G, GSM, GPRS, EDGE and HSDPA connectivity. We almost forgot to mention the camera. Being one of the best PDA smartphones, the Nokia E90 comes with a 3.15 Megapixel camera armed with autofocus, LED flash and other classic features. For having a good battery life, the Nokia E90 comes with a standard Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery. This huge battery manages to keep it on for 5 hours of conversations and up to 330 hours in standby mode. Anyway, there is a lot of talk about this smartphone but for a better certitude we recommend you buy it.

The Nokia X3 was officially launched at the same time with its “big brother” – the Nokia X6. At this time, the XSeries is composed by two very different cell phone models. The Nokia X6 is a full touch screen device which runs a Symbian interface and the Nokia X3 is a cheaper slider with a S40 operating system. It has stereo speakers, a great audio quality and a FM Radio with internal antenna. Because it doesn’t have many great features you can get it for a price of $174.



Anyway, at first look, this Nokia mobile phone doesn’t reveal anything impressive. It has a slider case made of resistant plastic available in a lot of customizable colors. The design is pleasant. Having 96 x 49.3 x 14.1 mm in dimensions and 103 grams in weight, the Nokia X3 is categorized like a slim and light mobile phone, thing which is true considering these dimensions. This handset has proven to feel very comfortable and will fit great in any pocket. The design is a bit too simple and it gives the phone a common aspect without drawing much attention. The front side is occupied by a 2.2 inch TFT display, three music player controls (placed on the left side of the display) and the navigation buttons (including two soft keys, a D-pad button and the Call and End keys). On the sides you will find two volume keys, a camera shutter and a Lock button. On the top side you will find a 3.5 mm jack, a microUSB port and a charger port.

The 2.2 inch TFT display is a bit too small considering the dimensions of this Nokia mobile phone. But having a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and supporting 256K colors, it seems to be a good choice of the Nokia designers. Being a mediocre display it will not be very visible under sunlight, a surprising aspect for a Nokia mobile phone. The sliding system is solid, even if is not one of the best. A great feature of this cell phone is the numerical pad. The keys are large, very well delimited and offer a good positive feedback. For taking photos, the Nokia X3 comes equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 2048 x 15336 pixels. Even if it lacks a flash or autofocus, you will be capable to take great quality pictures. It also can record clips with a mediocre QCIF resolution and a speed of 15 fps.

When it comes to connectivity, this Nokia mobile phone lacks Wi-Fi and 3G so if you want to navigate on the internet you will need to settle for the EDGE connectivity. But you must not be worried about network area connectivity. This cell phone is a Tri-Band device and supports GSM, GPRS and EDGE networks so you will never be out of network area coverage. For other kind of connectivity, it comes equipped with Bluetooth and miniUSB. With only 46 MB of free space you will be capable to store only several files, but thanks to the microSD card slot you can extend it up to 16 GB. Anyway, having a standard Li-Ion battery capable of keeping this cell phone on for almost 8 hours of conversations and up to 200 hours in standby mode, this cell phone can be a great choice for those who want a practical handset.

The Nokia E Series was always dedicated to the business man who needs a mobile phone capable of intense usage of the email services. The Nokia E72 is the predecessor of the Nokia E71, keeping the same characteristics which have brought that huge success to the Nokia E7.1 Even if these two models look alike, the Nokia E72 comes with several improvements which should convince you to buy it. The Nokia E72 is not only a business cell phone. If you regularly use the internet and want a cell phone good at everything, with a high capacity battery, then you certainly will not be disappointed by this model.



This Nokia mobile phone has a nice aspect. With 114 x 58 x 10 mm in dimensions and 128 grams in weight, it looks great. Even if is a bit bigger than Nokia E71, it feels comfortable in your hands and fits very well in any pocket. The frond side hosts a 2.36 inch display and a full QWERTY keyboard. We have the control buttons, the directional buttons and an optical D-pad. Above the display you will notice a speaker, a secondary camera for video calls and an ambient light sensor. On the sides you will find a microUSB port, a card slot, two volume buttons and a dedicated voice control key. On the bottom part, this phone comes with a charger port while the 3.5 mm jack and the Power On/off button are placed on the upper part. On the back side this cell phone has stainless steel which offers a plus of resistance against scratches and keeps fingerprints away.

As we said, this Nokia model comes with a 2.36 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Supporting 16 million colors, this display will offer you great quality images with a good contrast and brightness. With that resolution, you will love surfing the internet. The QWERTY keyboard is excellent. Even if the keys are a bit small, you will be able to write on them easily. These keys feels nice at touch and offer a positive feedback when are pressed. A great feature is the optical D-pad. This kind of button is faster than any other directional keys and you will be satisfied by it. For photography, the Nokia E72 comes with an integrated 5 Megapixels camera capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and record VGA clips at a speed of 30 fps. Armed with autofocus and LED flash, this camera is one of the most popular ones used on an E Series model.



Like its predecessor, the Nokia E72 is great in terms of connectivity. If you want to stay connected to the internet all the time, this mobile phone is the best choice. It comes with Wi-Fi, HSPA, 3G, GSM, EDGE and GPRS. Other connectivity options which come with this cell phone are Bluetooth, GPS and microUSB. For storing your files, this model offers you 250 MB of internal memory which can be extended up to 16 GB with a microSD card. Anyway, for such a powerful handset, you will need a high capacity battery. The Nokia E72 comes with a standard Li-Pol 1500 mAh battery which is capable of keeping it on for almost 12 hours of conversations and up to 480 hours in standby mode. In conclusion, we can only say that the Nokia E72 is the ideal phone for any business man or for a man who wants to stay in touch with his friends or business partners every time.