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The first GSM phone with an 8 megapixel camera was finally launched: C905 Sony Ericsson. C905 undoubtedly tries to give you all that you want. Despite the phone’s large design, it is very attractive.



As expected from a new and improved model, the Sony Ericsson C905 looks good. This mobile phone comes in three colors: black, silver and gold. Having a slider case made of combination between resistant plastic and metal, it measures 104 x 49 x 18 mm in dimensions and 136 grams in weight. As we said, even if this cell phone looks big, after several days of usage you will get used with it.

On the front side, the C905 Sony Ericsson has a 2.4 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels which supports 256K colors. The good news is that direct light does not affect it as strongly as in does the case of older models. The display is made of heat-treated glass and being very durable it can resists against scratches. The display, even if it’s used on some older models, it produces high-quality pictures with a great balance between contrast and brightness.

Below the display a D-pad is placed composed by 8 buttons. The first two are for Media menu and Contacts, below them, the Calling keys (Call and End), a shortcut button, a Clear key and a 4-way navigation button. Above the display you will find two shortcut keys for Photo’s menu or useful to change the shooting modes when you are in camera mode, a speaker and a secondary camera for video-calls. On the sides this phone has a universal slot for attaching headphones, connecting to a PC or charging the phone, a double volume button and some camera dedicated keys. When you slide up the mobile phone you will discover a standard numerical pad. This numerical pad has large and flat keys, very responsive when they are pressed.

On the back side the most attractive feature of this mobile phone is placed: the 8 Megapixel Camera. It can take photos at a maximum resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and record clips at a speed of 30 fps. With a lot of features like Xenon flash, autofocus, self-portrait mirror, face and smile detection, smart contrast, image stabilization and geo-tagging you will be able to take photos with a quality that you have only dreamt about. This powerful camera is covered by a slider cover so you don’t need to be worried about scratching it.



For connectivity, we can say that the C905 Sony Ericsson is a Quad-Band GSM phone with GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA support. For other connectivity options it has Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, TV-out, GPS and an integrated Memory Stick Micro (M2) card slot. This card slot will help you to extend the internal memory, which has only 160 MB, up to 16 GB.  The external speaker is another great aspect. With a loud volume, it produces clear sounds so you will be amazed by its musical function. The standard Li-Po 930 mAh battery is capable of keeping this mobile up for 9 hours of conversations and up to 380 hours in standby mode. Anyway, even if this cell phone is not the first handset which comes with such a lot of high-end features, it is very popular because it is the first device that comes with an 8 Megapixel camera. With a price of $309, is clear why it is so loved by people.

If you are interested in buying a smart phone and don’t know what to choose, you might want to read this review about Blackberry smart phones, where you will be shown some models which we think that can be the best choice.



Our list starts with the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Being a predecessor of the BlackBerry Bold 9000, it doesn’t come with many improvements. Like its predecessor, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 comes with a full QWERTY keyboard and it’s partially covered with a material which seems to be leather. Obviously, the 9700 is a business phone, which intends to offer to its users, above all, a complete solution for email, even if unfortunately some of properties involved are limited by the BlackBerry Internet Service.

Anyway, being another business smart phone, it comes with a 2.4 inch TFT display, a touch sensitive Track-ball, 256 MB of internal memory and 256 MB of RAM memory, a 624 MHz processor and a 3.15 Megapixel camera. Because it needs to excel in the connectivity options, it comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, microSD card slot, GPS and supports EDGE, GPRS, 3G and HSDPA networks. With a case which measures 109 x 60 x 14 mm in dimensions and 122 grams in weight, it feels great in your hands or pockets. The standard Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery is capable of keeping this smart phone on for 6 hours of conversations or intense usage and up to 408 hours in standby mode.

Another BlackBerry smart phone which is very attractive is the BlackBerry Storm 2 9550. Despite the almost similar design with the older models, this smart phone was a success for RIM. With only 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm in dimensions and 160 grams in weight, it comes with a lot of powerful features which make it another excellent business mobile phone from BlackBerry. For a price of $179 you will get a smart phone equipped with a 3.25 inches Touch screen and a native resolution of 360 x 480 pixels, a 3.2 Megapixels camera, 2 GB of internal memory and 256 MB of RAM memory. For connectivity it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB, GPS, 3.5 mm jack and supports all kinds of networks.



In our BlackBerry smart phones list we can’t miss talking about the BlackBerry Curve 8530. Being the latest smart phone made by BlackBerry, it comes with a younger customer designated design combined with the most usual high-end features. Having a price of $250, this entry-level mobile phone comes with a 2.4 inch display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, a 2 Megapixel camera, a 528 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM memory and 256 MB of free space. For connectivity, it has the same features like other BlackBerry models, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB, GPS, microSD card slot and 3.5 mm jack. The standard Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery manage to keep up this smart phone for 4.5 hours of conversations and 252 hours in standby mode. With 109 x 60 x 14 mm in dimensions and 106 grams in weight, you will be surprised to keep in hand a very powerful handset with such small dimensions. The BlackBerry models have always struggled to be the best business devices on the market, combining a great and luxury aspect with the high-end features at a small price. So, if you are interested in buying a smart phone, we recommend you choose a BlackBerry model because you will not be disappointed.

The image of a business phone has been associated from the beginning with the Nokia Communicator series, some mini laptops if you want. These models had a huge success among those who need access to email, Internet and basic office functions during trips. Because the perfect business Communicator mobile phone was RIM BlackBerry, Nokia manufacturer has launched the Nokia E61i, a high-end technology Communicator device.

At a first glance you can’t be impressed by the dimensions of E61i. With 117 x 70 x 13.9 mm in dimensions and 150 grams in weight, this Nokia cell phone seems to be more of a PDA instead of a mobile phone. The front and the back of the phone are covered by metallic design elements, which make this phone to feel very solid and very resistible at intense usage.  On the front side, this Nokia cell phone has a 2.8 inch TFT display and because it is a Communicator, it has a full QWERTY keyboard.

The 2.8 inch TFT display has a native resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and supports 16 Million colors. Even for such a big display this resolution is a bit too small, it behaves decently in direct light and it is excellent for surfing on the internet. The Nokia E61i comes equipped with a 2 Megapixel camera capable of taking pictures at a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels.

Even if this camera has a mediocre performance, it has proven to be excellent for a Communicator like this Nokia cell phone. But let’s talk a bit about what is the most important aspect for a Communicator device: the keyboard. The Nokia E61i has a full QWERTY keyboard which seems to be very solid and responsive. The keys have good size and are very well delimitated, so you will not have problems in pressing the wrong key when you are typing. Anyway, having a positive feedback, this keyboard is perfect for typing emails, SMSs or other texts. An attractive feature is that this keyboard has a sensor which automatically illuminates the keyboard when a low ambient light is detected.

Powered by a Dual ARM 9 220 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM memory, this Nokia cell phone comes with a Symbian OS 9.1, Series 60 v3.0 UI interface and a lot of preinstalled applications like Mozilla Internet Browser, Microsoft Mobile Office, Flash Player, PDF Viewer and many others.

Even if you will keep this PDA under intensive usage, it will be capable to run multi-tasks without any lag or other interruptions. A negative aspect which makes this Nokia cell phone to be one step behind other Communicator devices is that it has only 60 MB of internal memory. Thanks to the microSD card slot, you can extend it to a maximum 2 GB, but even so, this is not a very good capacity in our days.

Being a Communicator device, the most important aspect is the connectivity options. At this chapter, the Nokia E61i excels.  For keeping you in touch with people, besides the fact that supports four GSM bands plus GPRS, EDGE and 3G, it comes equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Infrared and USB. The Push-to-talk feature is another attractive feature of Nokia cell phones because with this application you can use your phone like a Walkie-Talkie. The impressive 1500 mAh Li-Pol battery is capable of keeping this unit on for 9 hours of conversations and up to 400 hours in standby mode. For this awesome Nokia cell phone you will need to pay $322, but we guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

Blackberry Company has a great success with the launch of the BlackBerry 8330 Curve and BlackBerry Pearl models, being one of the best sold models of BlackBerry RIM smart phones. Like all BlackBerry models, the 8330 Curve has a business orientation and it offer more performance and style than the old models.



The BlackBerry 8330 Curve has a case made of resistant plastic with a great combination between business and fancy design, so it is attractive for everybody. With 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches in dimensions and 4 oz in weight, this smart phone fits very well in your hands or pockets. Like almost all BlackBerry models, the front side is occupied by a large display and a full QWERTY keyboard.

The BlackBerry 8330 Curve has also a TrackBall which will offer you a great experience when you are navigating in the menu. On the top, it has a simple mute button, which also works like a standby key. On the sides you will find a 3.5 mm jack for attaching headphones or some external speakers, a miniUSB connector, a volume rocker, a camera shutter and a customizable application key. On the rear of the 8330 you will find a 2 Megapixel camera protected by metallic inserts.

The BlackBerry 8330 Curve comes equipped with a 2.8 inch QVGA display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. This display does a good job in offering great quality images and clear text. With a good brightness and a perfect contrast of colors, the images are very visible even under direct sunlight.

Even if the QWERTY keyboard seems to be a bit inferior to the keyboard used on the Treo 680, it is very responsive. The keys have good size, with enough space between them, so you will not press another key by mistake or have any other typing problems. Also, these keys offer a positive feedback, so they are perfect for those fast writers. For menu navigation, it comes with a TrackBall (very easy to use making navigating the device very simple), the Call and End keys, a menu button and a back key.

Powered by a 312 MHz processor and 32 MB of RAM memory, this Curve model is a powerful and very well optimized smart phone. You will not notice any lag or other malfunctions during intense multi-tasking. There is only one negative aspect for this phone, which will disappoint many people. It has only 96 MB of free space and thanks to the microSD / microSDHC card slot, it can be extended to a maximum 8 GB. Even if 8 GB of free memory is enough for you to store your music, photos or other files, in our days, a high-end smart phone has at least 16 GB of free memory.

In terms of connectivity, the BlackBerry 8330 Curve comes with the most common features which you will find in a high-end smart phone. It has Bluetooth, GPS, miniSD card slot, BlackBerry Browser and supports EDGE, GPRS and 3G networks. Even if it lacks Wi-Fi, you will be able to stay in touch with your friends using these features. The standard Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery is capable of keeping this smart phone up for almost 4.33 hours of conversations and 264 hours in standby mode. Anyway, even if this phone does not have a lot of high-end features, for a price of $149, it offers enough technology to satisfy many demanding people.

The Nokia 3600 is one of those mobile phones that nobody specifically loves them but it is still one of the best sold Nokia models, being designated for the entry-level category. The phone has a slider and compact cage and comes with all basic elements like a 3.2 Megapixel camera, VGA video and TV-out.

The Nokia 3600 comes with a case made of resistant plastic and has 97.8 x 47.2 x 14.5 mm in dimensions and 97.3 grams in weight. Having these dimensions, it certainly fits very well in your hands or pockets. On the front side, this Nokia mobile phone has a 2 inch TFT display which has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and supports 16 million colors. You will not have any problems to see the images because, even if this is a TFT display, you will receive great quality of colors even if you use it under direct sunlight.

Below the display, it has two soft keys, an OK button and the classic Call and End keys. With big dimensions and a great sensitivity, these keys will help you navigate in the phone’s menu easily. On the sides it has two keys for volume control, a camera shutter and a miniUSB port (which will allow you to connect the phone to a PC). On the top, you will find a charging port and a 2.5 mm jack which allows you to attach some headphones or other external speakers.

Sliding up the phone, you will discover a large keypad which occupies the entire bottom of the device. With very responsive and solid keys with good sizes, this keypad is excellent for typing SMS, emails or writing other texts. For shooting photos, the Nokia 3600 comes with an integrated 3.2 Megapixel camera, capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and recording clips at a speed of 15 fps. On the back, near the camera, this cell phone has an LED flash which will help you get great quality photos even if the camera has somehow mediocre performances.

For connectivity, the Nokia 3600 (being a tri-band device) supports GPRS, EDGE and GSM networks. For other kind of connections, it has Bluetooth, miniUSB and TV-out. Even if this cell phone has only several connectivity features, you need to remember that this is an entry-level mobile phone, designated for those people who cannot afford to pay a lot of money for a good unit.

Anyway, like all modern mobile phones, this Nokia model supports many music formats (MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA) and has great sound performances. The external speaker is very loud and produces clear sounds. For storing your pictures and music, the Nokia 3600 comes with 30 MB of internal memory but if you want more you can extend it up to 8 GB with a microSD card.  The standard Li-Ion 860 mAh battery is capable of keeping this mobile phone on for almost 6 hours of conversations and up to 280 hours in standby mode.

The Nokia 3600 has decent size for a slide phone and has common features with the more expensive mobile phones (for example, Nokia 6600 slide). If you are looking for a cell phone at a reasonable price and with a good camera, the Nokia 3600 is a very suitable choice. Having a price of $184, we are no longer wondering about why it is so popular.