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Probably few were those who found on the box of the N95 nokia smart phone that the full name of this model is N95-1. That's why on the box of Nokia N95 with 8 Giga Bytes is written N95-2 and on box of the American version, the N95 8 GB NAM, is written N95-3. This shows that Nokia wanted from the beginning to launch other versions of N95, when people were just amazed by its revolutionary capacities and they were making such statements as Nokia N95 - what computers have become.

At a fugitive look though the window of a store, Nokia N95 8GB would appear identical as its predecessor n 95, excepting the black color. But closing up and examining it better, the differences become apparent, first of all, the screen is visible larger ( 2.8 inches in contradistinction to 2.6 inches of the N95), the upper half is entirely covering the bottom one and on the back it has the digital camera without protection. We can also note the lack of a microSD slot, and the difference in terms of internal memory volume (8GB and 160 Mb).

Nokia N95 8 GB is operated by Symbian 9.2 and the system interface uses Series 60, the third edition with Feature Pack 1. A function that is not usually seen at Symbian below 9.3, is present in N95 - 2, the demand paging function, which is summarized by the fact that only the most important elements of a program are left in RAM, the rest being stored in phones memory and are loaded into RAM only when necessary. This function saves the use of RAM while using battery. RAM volume has been increased from 64 MB (N95-1) to 128 MB for N 95-2. This contributes to a better performance and the lack of messages such as "Memory Full" which is not characteristic for the N95 8GB - to use all the memory is practically impossible no matter how hard you try.

The active menu on the working table is certainly present on this phone to. It allows the convenient organization of your favorite applications directly on the workbench, allowing even shortcuts to web pages.



The main menu of the Nokia N95 8 GB knows only two types of organization, the traditional 3 x 4 matrix, and the usual list. It is also possible to choose for the icons to be animated or not. Navigating from one element to another can be done easily, as well as changing the image on the screen in vertical arrangement or in a horizontal arrangement. This occurs without any transition, the screen gets black for one second and then appears in that position. As pre-installed themes there are four in number at the Nseries. All are quite nice, but any other preferences are left to the user who can download a large amount of available themes on the internet.

An item that attracts attention is the multimedia menu that can be accessed by pressing that dedicated button that provides easy access to all multimedia capabilities of the phone. All options are organized in vertical categories marked with an suggestive icon just like in the case of N81. Selecting a category, the options are arranged in a horizontal list. If you don't like the arrange of the categories, you can change it after your own wish.



With regarding to voice and call quality, as we expected, everything is high. There are no foreign interference or disturbing sounds that could affect users call, the sound is clear and clean. Equally good is the sound of the ringtones and the vibration intensity- it is impossible for a normal person to lose a call or message if he has his phone close to him. Speaking of sound, like any other Symbian, Nokia N95 8Gb is equipped with a voice recognition program. Its function is clear and it works remarkable, recognizing all the voice commands. Nokia N95 8GB also has a document viewer that can open Word, Excel and PDF. Editing files is not possible with this application, but you can purchase the full version from the Nokia Download center.

For gamers, is presented the N-Gage application that comes with two demo games including Asphalt 3 Street Rules. Those who have nostalgia after the old N95 games, you can download them for free trough this platform. This phone really has many possibilities regarding the games, because of its technical specifications.



The N95 Nokia has a built-in GPS module. We do not know exactly what chip was used, but there is something of the SiRF Star II- which allows for better performance and the third version of this chip would be more appropriate for a top phone. Even so, this chip is fully capable to finish with the requirements of a regular user. The main drawback is the time of heating, when switched on the GPS, it takes some time to set the initial position, especially if you are in a moving car. Once set, the Nokia N 95 uses Nokia Maps, which is one of the GPS applications that provide the most detailed maps.

We must not forget that the FM radio is scanning frequencies with a good broadcasting, saving them automatically. Also there are downloadable radio stations frequencies on the Internet with names of the radio stations to. RDS is missing here, but this is not a vital element, it's a optional one. The images gallery is as impressive as in the case of N81, the pictures are arranged in 3D. “Browsing” the pictures on this phone is such a pleasant experience.

Regarding the users who are thinking to buy this model for the first time, then it will be a decision that they won't regret it later. Nokia N95 8GB phone is really a "all in one" and if you don't mind the lack of the protection for the digital camera system, then is definitely the phone that will let you use the most modern innovations of mobile telephony and an excellent digital camera plus a huge space for all multimedia content that you want.

Motorola RAZR V8 Luxury Edition is a motorola razor cell phone. It is made in the form of clamshell and is a combination between gold's luxury and snake skin. The unique aspect of the RAZR V 8 Luxury Edition is the result of the laser engraving on the front of the phone and on the keypad, gilded elements of the body with 24 carats gold. The navigation key is also engraved with 18 carats gold and the rear of the phone is covered with a material that reminds us that this phone has in its construction some snake skin.

Front of the phone is embellished by laser engraving encompassing the external display of 2 inch TFT type that is capable of reflecting 262 thousand colors. The engraving has a slightly down-looking horizontal waves that recall about the sea waves and the sea breeze. Above the screen is a 2 Mega Pixels camera with 8x digital zoom and capable of recording video (MPEG-4, 15 frames per second). Between the camera and the display, the company logo is also etched with circular lines. In the left part, just above the logo is also a battery charging indicator, that has a green color and the form of an electric shock. An interesting fact is that the pointer is impossible to see under the engraving. It becomes visible only when connecting the charger, when the indicator begin to alternate.

The closed form RAZR V8 Luxury Edition phone looks very interesting. It is a combination between glossy black color with bright warm aura of lower key that is gilded with gold and the connecting mechanism of the two halves equally gilt with gold, so you could enjoy your own reflection. The mid-back is visible even if you look at the phone perpendicular from the top, because the bottom is tilted and comes after the half top of the contour.

Above the 2.2 inches TFT type screen capable of reflecting 262 thousand colors, is the second logo of Motorola. At the first sight this is the only element that distinguishes of the completely black background of this part of the phone. But once you start the phone, its screen is ennobled in gold color - the color theme that is standard V8 Luxury Edition RAZR phone that has a simple name:"Golden". The device is embellished with gold even here.

On the side walls of the Motorola RAZR V8 Luxury Edition is engraved a very fine logo of which details can not be seen with the naked eye. Viewing through a magnifier, etching can be noted that some elements of the logo are small diamonds, the number of which can only be guessed.

On the top left side are located volume control buttons, which can be used to change the ring profile, or to open and close the phone. Alongside are the key for confirming the chosen style, the hey for turning on the digital camera, and on a long press this locks or unlocks the external keys. The buttons have the parallelogram shape and also are adorned with a circular gradient engraving. At the bottom is the USB slot, charger and headphone slot.

In the upper right corner is integrated a buttonhole for the braid, which is also included in the set. Below is situated a elongated key that is engraved with the traditional to V8, a circular ornament. Its function is to start the voice dialing system of the contacts. This button as it is logically, doesn't work when the phone is closed.

The gloss and the glimmer of the front of the phone is contrasting to the matte rear of the device, coated with a material like the skin of a snake. If you deepen your look on this phone, it may be noted that the symbol is very similar with the real one - it does not contain repeated elements. Upper region were we find the third in number company logo, is the battery cover. At the bottom, somewhere in the middle is the speaker opening.



Just as at other models of the RAZR series, keypad Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition phone is made of a full plate. On a black background, gold color symbols simply looks perfect and is also in harmony with the gilded elements of the phone. Illumination is also very good - a warm and calm light but firm, fills uniform all the functional elements of the keyboard.

Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition is equipped with a Li-ion battery with a capacity of 770 mAh. In the talking time the phone can work between 250 and 450 minutes. In standby, the phone RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition can work between 200 and 300 hours. In motorola razor cell phone set is included an USB cable, wired stereo headphones and two chargers for the phone and for the Bluetooth device.



Starting even with the first member of the RAZR series, the V3 model, Motorola wanted to create a stylish and select phone. First, this effect was reached at that time, but then the V3 phone turned in to a ordinary phone. Motorola RAZR2 V8 had the mission to revive the reputation of this series and was equipped with two large screens, with a metal casing that is very qualitative, which measures only 11.9 mm, which is indeed an achievement is we think about the clamshell format, with a functionality quite diverse and not least with the Crystal Talk technology that substantial improved the quality of the voice, during a phone call.

However, the RAZR2 was not a revolutionary model like the V3 was, so Motorola launched the Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition for those who really appreciate luxury. This luxury model inherited all the "simple" qualities and added the style and class to highlight it in the large crowed of the mobile phones. By the standard rich set and by its very rich design, Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition has managed to attract so many looks without taking into account some minor shortcoming as poor quality digital camera, the menu that is less clear of the fact that it has no radio.

Smartphone Nokia 5800 Xpress Music, earlier known as Nokia Tube, has attracted the attention for a long time and it deserved it. It intensified after the announcement that was made in the whole world by the company for this phone at the early October 2008. Public interest was fed regularly: the company presented this phone as a "Black Night", they announced that sales will begin only in some selected regions. Perhaps Nokia 5800 can claim the title of the most expected phone of the year 2008.

First of all I have to say that this phone has a sensory screen. Even if there were some phones made by Nokia that had a sensory screen, for example 7700 or 7710, none of these devices were for the general public, these phones were some of the niche models. Therefore, Nokia 5800 Xpress Music is the first Nokia with sensory screen for a high number of people and a large sales volume. We may also recall that this phone was the first Symbian device with a matrix that was sensible to touch, and that meant a new era in the history of the platform.

Nokia has chosen to put this smartphone in the Xpress Music series, highlighting in this way its multimedia character and also leaving some place in the N series for a model with touch screen. The main (and only) material used in this phone body is plastic. The front side is made of shiny black plastic the contour and the sides are made of semi transparent plastic in a dark shade and the rear is the same as the plum color like the N73. At the junction of the rear side surface with the lateral sides is inserted a strip of flashy color (the standard set for the Xpress Music - red and blue). A certain passing between the color is missing, and also any combination between them, fact that you can observe in the day light.

Nokia 5800 Xpress Music proportions correspond entirely to the accepted widely standard, but the phone is not excessively wide. This is a good part, the device sits comfortable in your hand and you can manage it with one hand also (no need to worry if the phone will fit in a narrower pocket).



At the top part of the phone were placed the main connection of the phone (charger, standard headphones, USB) and the power button. In the left side of the phone you will find the slots for memory and SIM card ( SIM card removal is possible only by pushing it with the stylus trough a particular hole located under the battery). In the right side is situated a double key of the volume control, the lock slide button and digital camera button. Renouncing at any functional or contextual keys, Nokia has focused the essence of the management on the sensuous desktop. The image quality is high, the resolution of 640 x 320 pixels at a diagonal of 3.2 inches is noticed. Book light is sufficient to combat the direct sunrays, the view angles are large, colors are natural.

Its display uses a 16:9 ratio of the parties, which is reflected positively on viewing the media files. When viewing video, there are no black stripes at the screen edges, to view pictures also covers most of the screen, the free left space can dealt with virtual keys.



For a comfortable use, the manufacturer has provided a stylus, which lies in a part of the phone. It has rounded angles and is quite thin, so people with thicker fingers may face some difficulties. As an alternative to the traditional stylus, they propose a "mediator". If it is attach to the phone with a braid, then it becomes like a manufacturer's label.

For the energy economy and to prevent unwanted presses, near to the phone speaker was located a particular approach sensor : when you put your phone to your ear, the screen automatically switches off and gets locked. This lock is automatically canceled, is enough to remove the phone from the ear, that's why the control problems do not occur during conversations.

As already noted, the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music is based on the new Symbian version - 9.4. Those accustomed to the platform of the earlier editions will notice that there are some changes in the interface. And indeed, icons and virtual buttons increased, and there can not be wrong presses. Only one theme is installed. It is combined with the colors of the phone, a standard thing for the Xpress Music series.



Nokia has used again components that were used in the previous smartphone - ARM processor frequency of 369 MHz. The decision to leave these technical components is somehow daring: sometimes the phone is blocked, these moments are observed while you play a game or watch a video (2-3 breaks per minute). The systematic restarts doesn't always help. This was a problem of this phone - at the 10.0.4. software there were no such problems. The Bluetooth 2.0 module that is installed, allows receiving and sending data at a speed of around 110 - 140 kbps. Wi-Fi module sets available networks quite workable, after establishing the connection there are no disconnections. Starting and stopping the module occurs automatically: WLAN it's included only when searching a new network, which saves phone battery.

We must understand that the 5800 Xpress Music is aimed at listening to music and watching movies not only by the owner if the phone. That's why it has included in the phones box a special support which makes more comfortable watching a movie by more the one person at the same time. An important aspect of media functions became the synchronization with the Internet. This is manifested through podcasts and video channels in the phone, and by adding links to online stores, and by the opportunity to upload their own videos on Ovi.



The battery has the capacity of 1320 mAh and guarantees about two days of work. It is a worthy outcome, if we think about the large display.

Nokia 5800 website was wanted for a long period of time by the interested people.

Eventually,nokia 5800 website was released and you can find it at this address :

http://www.nokia.com/NOKIA_COM_1/Microsites/Nokia_5800_XpressMusic/#/play/

Motorola RAZR2 V9 is almost identical to the V8, except that it is a 3G version, with a HSDPA fast implementation of the 3G, offering quick download capability o up to 3.6 MB per second. It also allows you to make your video call on a 3G network, and can accept a Micro SD memory card. RAZR2 is about the same size as the original RAZR V3, and looks very much like the original. It is made of premium materials and stainless steel, chemical hardened glass – looks and gives you the feeling of a quality product. RAZR2 has a quality that is superior that the original RAZR model.

There are some improvements in terms of design – and the external screen is the largest one of its kind and is sensitive to touch. The external touch screen display can be used as to control the music player, and to read and reply to messages. When it is not used as a touch screen, the external display shows information like date and time, or call numbers. It is a phone that can do several things at the same time (multi-tasking), so you can use it as a music player while accessing other functions of this phone.

The internal memory is limited o 45 MB, which does not mean very much if you want to keep a lot of music, but the V9 accepts microSD memory cards up to 2 GB, which is enough for 500 songs. There is full support for Bluetooth headsets and microUSB 2.0 connectivity for fast data transfer from a PC. Another nice feature of the V9 model, which originally appeared in the V8 is the Crystal Talk technology. This is a new technology that improves the quality of the calls by automatically allowing to the audio function to consider background noise and reduce it.

The only thing that is not that good is the battery life. Motorola RAZR2 V9 is a thin phone with 2 big screens that have to “eat”, and besides that, it’s 3 G. Therefore is not surprising that the battery is consumed very quickly. If you use the phone all the time, then I have to say that the V9 is not for you. But if you accept the battery life, you will discover that the Motorola RAZR2 V9 is a very fashionable phone with many features and applications. This is a cell phone that was created to rival a very competitive market.



Measuring only 103 x 53 x 13 mm and weighting only 125 grams, this phone has a perfect design. Motorola RAZR2 V9 comes with a compact camera of 2.0 MP / 8 X Zoom / Video Recorder. The phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery, having a talk time of 3.25 hours and a standby of 260 hours. An attractive feature of the Motorola RAZR V9 is the speaker phone, which can be useful while driving your car for example! The screen of this mobile phone allows you to set a background image of 240 x 320 pixels.

If you like to customize your phone you will appreciate to know that RAZR2 V9 enables customization. motorola v9 cell phone gaming system runs on J2ME, providing funny games to keep you entertained! As almost all cell phones nowadays, RAZR2 V9 supports both SMS and EMS. It also supports MMS messages to send multimedia files.



RAZR2 V9 has a super slim clamshell and it was made with premium materials to give the feeling that you have purchased a phone that looks good and it is strong in terms of quality. In terms of image, the phones camera is pretty bad, but what compensates is the music player, which is fantastic, with touch screen controls, enough memory and support for Bluetooth headsets. The only major problem remains the battery life.

Motorola launched a special edition for this phone, the Ferrari special edition. It has exclusive content, access to the Ferrari online community, high speed broadband, and exclusive content. So if you are a Ferrari fan maybe you should buy a phone like this. And if you are not willing to pay the price of this phone just because is a Ferrari edition, then you can always download some Ferrari screen savers from the Internet.



You also have the opportunity to personalize your phone or to improve it if needed by buying some accessories for your motorola v9 cell phone. You can buy batteries, cases or chargers, a car kit, Bluetooth headsets. The hands free solutions will allow you to drive safer, with no incidents and talking with your friends, business partners, or family. If you want to protect your phone, then buying a case is the perfect solution. You can choose from various colors and even buy more colors and change them after the colors of your clothes.

For the sports persons, there is the Body Glove Motorola Razr2 Case. This product will certainly protect your phone, and prevent scratches. This case also provides you access to the keys and ports and it has a clear LCD window, detachable knob, durable rapid release rotating belt clip, and flip style access. You can find this case at www.1800mobiles.com at the price of $17.oo and it is compatible with Motorola Razr2 V8 / V9 / V9m.



There is no need to have a mirror as long as you have your mobile phone all the time. The Motorola RAZR V9 Universal Super Reflective Mirror Screen Protector film. It is very easy to attach to your digital device and once you did, you will enjoy the effect of a high definition effect. This product also protects your delicate LCD screen of your mobile phone. It is made of silicon and doesn’t leave sticky residue. It also protects your phone from fingerprints, grease, smudges, scratches and dirt. In the package of this product you will receive also some instructions so you can apply the screen protector film on the display of your cell phone. You can but this screen protector at www.cellularfactory.com at the price of $ 4.86.

The smartphones are currently the most popular devices and all mobiles manufacturers have in the portfolio at least two models. What is, however, the most intelligent phone on the market?


The smartphone, a popular term nowadays, but for some it may be unknown. A smartphone is a smart mobile phone equipped with an operating system that meets a variety of functions. Compared to an ordinary phone, a smartphone offers Internet browsing, GPS functions, e-mail, accelerometer, camera with multiple possibilities of image editing and touch screen. In addition, most devices are now able to add new applications.

The first smartphone in the world was Simon, created by IBM and presented at the COMDEX technology salon in 1992. It was sold by the company BellSouth in 1993. Then it followed other smart phones like Nokia 9000, Ericsson R380, and in 2001, Research In Motion launched the first BlackBerry.

The smartphone revolution was launched by Apple in 2007, with the release of the iPhone. The terminal has quickly became one of the most sold smartphones on the market, with over 30 million devices shipped worldwide.  Now let us take a look at some of the top smartphones currently available on the market.

Apple iPhone 3GS

The latest version of the famous Apple terminal, 3GS, keep all the best of the previous models (simple menu, 3.5 inch touchscreen display, 480x320 pixels resolution, but it also has new features. iPhone 3GS is twice as fast (compatible with HSDPA 7.2Mbps), compared to its predecessor, and the whole 3D graphics is displayed in a shorter time and a superior image quality. Apple has included a better 3 megapixel camera, which has autofocus and the capacity of recording videos. The phone has an ARM Cortex A8 processor 600 MHz, PowerVR SGX graphics and 256 MB RAM. The terminal has a storage of 16 or 32 GB. More than 100 thousands of applications available on App Store turn the phone into a true gadget.

Nokia N97




The Finns at Nokia have decided very hard to move to the touchscreen technology and thus, N97, their most powerful smartphone, in addition to a touch screen, has a slider. Nokia N97 runs the Symbian operating system S60 v5 and has a 3.5 inch screen with 640 x 360 pixels resolution. The 5 megapixel camera is able to capture video clips. The processor is ARM 11 434 MHz, and the RAM memory is 128 MB. The internal memory of 32 GB can even reach 48 GB by using a micro-SD card for 16 GB. Other features include an accelerometer, GPS, TV-Out, Wi-Fi, video and photo editor, etc..

Samsung Omnia II




This terminal is based on Windows Mobile 6.5. The phone has an AMOLED screen of 3.7 inches, with WVGA resolution, and offers an unbeatable quality image even in the daylight. Omnia II has a 800 MHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera and 2GB, 8 GB or 16 GB of internal memory (microSD card up to 32GB). The multimedia features of the Omnia II phone include play and record DVD-quality (480p), browsing the Web intuitive and interactive 3D games. Users can also access and download online content at high speed during navigation (HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and Wi-Fi).

Sony Ericsson Satio




Sony Ericsson Satio is a smartphone that boasts the best performing camera, 12 MP. The captured images are viewed on a 3.5 inch screen with 16 million colors, ratio 16:9, resolution of 640x360 pixels and resistive technology. Satio is running the Symbian operating system. The processor is equipped with an ARM Cortex-A8 of 600 MHz, and the RAM memory is 256 MB. The internal memory is 128 MB, but the phone has a microSD card slot (TransFlash), so the memory can go up to 32 GB. Sony Ericsson Satio is equipped with Wi-Fi and GPS with A-GPS services based on Google Maps and Wisepilot. Other functions like the accelerometer for the automatic rotation of the screen, TV out, FM radio with RDS (excellent functioning), Office document viewer and Internet browser with Flash support are not missing.

Motorola Droid




Motorola Droid is the new terminal from Motorola in which they have put all their hopes to return to the world top manufacturers of mobile phones. Motorola Droid is running the Android operating system designed by Google and is a cell slide-out type provided with a QWERTY keyboard and a 3.7 inch screen (480 x 854 pixels. The phone receives the same processor as 3GS iPhone and Nokia N900 : ARM Cortex-A8, 600 MHz. The internal memory is 256 MB. Milestone captures images at a maximum resolution of 5 megapixels and stores them on an 8 GB card included in the package. As an Android terminal, it supports most of Google Apps including Google Talk, Google Maps, Google Mail and YouTube.

LG Arena




The South Koreans from LG are the ones who have the most touchscreen terminals in their portfolio, and the LG Arena is one of the best models. It has a 3 inch screen with an extraordinary resolution 480 x 800 pixels, which allows accurate and high quality playback of DVD formats, DivX or Xvid. The internal memory is 8GB, but it may be extended up to 40 GB, which makes the Arena an ideal device for watching movies. The battery provides a stand by time of 300 hours and up to 30 hours of operation of the MP3 player. The camera has 5 megapixels and Schneider-Kreuznach lens. Because of the 3G HSDPA 7.2 and Wi-Fi technology, you can easily access the Internet.

BlackBerry Bold 9700




BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the latest BlackBerry model. This device addresses the business segment and enables automatic receipt of the e-mail messages without the need to connect to the e-mail from the office. This model is compatible with the HSDPA technology, offering higher data transfer speeds. The phone has a 624 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM. The terminal incorporates functions like Wi-Fi, a 3.2 megapixel camera, media player, 256MB flash memory, which can be expanded to 16GB using a micro-SD card.

HTC Hero




HTC Hero is a smartphone that has an impressive design. It has a curved form at the base, making it easily manageable. The terminal is also protected by a layer of Teflon. The operating system is Android, and the physical keyboard is completely missing. The processor is the 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200 and the RAM is 288 MB. The 3.2 inch screen has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Other features include a 5 MP camera, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth.



HTC HD2




The most performance model of the HTC Company is HTC HD2. It has features that can be compared with those of a netbook. HTC HD2, which runs Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, has a Snapdragon processor of 1 GHz RAM and 448 MB. The internal memory is 512 MB, but it can be extended, the phone has a microSD slot. The 4.3 inch screen has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Other features: 5 MP camera, accelerometer, 3.5 mm jack, FM radio, proximity sensor. Some available applications: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter (HTC Peep), Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF Viewer, OneNote).

Nexus One




Nexus One is, now, the most publicized of the top smartphones and was created by HTC for Google. The phone, which has a touch screen AMOLED 3.7 inch (9.4 cm) is running version 2.1 of the Android operating system. Nexus One has a Snapdragon processor of 1 GHz and a thickness of 11, 5 mm, weighing about 130 grams. Other features of Nexus One include a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, GPS, 3D interface, voice recognition and two microphones that are designed to filter out background noise to ensure clear calls, similar to Crystal Talk technology developed by Motorola.