ASUS M70

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ASUS launched a monster called stiffly M70. ASUS M70 was born for fulfilling the dreams of those who want a very powerful notebook.


The only negative part is its weight of 3,78Kg but if we take in account its dimensions (41×29.8×3.84 - 3.94 cm) we can say that it is normal.

Lets start with the endowments. For example the model called Asus M70SA-7U032G has an Intel Core2 Duo T9300 (2500MHz with FSB 800MHz and cache L2 de 6144kb) processor. 4 GB of RAM memory are sufficient to run Vista without problems. And if we started to talk about Vista, we need to mention that the video plaque is an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 with 1 GB memory.

The 17 inch screen has a Full HD resolution i.e. 1920 x 1200.

Asus M70SA-7U032G has 1 hard disk of 500 GB but exists a model in M70 series with 2 hard disks of 500 GB each. These are installed in RAID 0 for offering 1 TB of space for stocking. Just try to count yourself what you can place on 1 TB.

And for such space on a hard disk Blu-ray optic unit is the thing you need. Because of the high cost of Blu-ray units this endowment is optional. A standard variant includes a DVD Writer Super Multi.

M70SA, being a multimedia system, respects this high standard and has a sound plaque with a support for Dolby Home Theater. Its 4 speakers and a sub woofer are made by Altec Lansing and are not noname as usually notebooks have.

All high-end class ASUS notebooks have a web cam so M70SA is not the exception to the rule with its 1,3 mega pixels.

With the autonomy of the monster is dealing a battery of 8 cells on 5200 mAh.

Conclusions:
If you want an extremely performance multimedia notebook, M70 is one of the best options on the market. The prize is OK for its super endowments.

But because of its heavy weight we can not recommend it for those who need high mobility.

Nokia N96 Expected

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We can expect the Nokia N96 to start shipping soon in July. It will be available for $800 while Play.com has it on the list for about $1200. We have already seen the specs of this phone already that it will has Wi-Fi, GPS, DVB-H mobile tv—all built in, and 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and auto-focus.

Are you ready to spend your $800 for it?

The Nokia N96, which was announced earlier this year at the 2008 Mobile World Congress, is the latest flagship Nseries, sporting a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and autofocus. This big black beast also includes quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and WCDMA (2100MHz), WiFi, a built-in GPS receiver, and support for DVB-H mobile television.

The best part of the N96, in my opinion, however, is the innovative kickstand that’s located around the camera lens on the back of the hands. You can flick this little stand out to prop the handset up and watch video no matter where you are. Completely brilliant. The handset also dual-slides like the N95 but adds 2 gaming buttons to the media keys.

Play.com has the handset listed at 599.99 GBP ( $1,200USD) for preorder, saying they expect the handset to be released on the 31st of July. I realize this is a pre-release price, and thus is inflated, but seriously? What else can $1,200 buy you, currently? Well, the first thing that comes to my mind is the 1,111 Double Cheeseburgers at McDonald’s, for starters.

What else could you buy with $1,200, other than an Nokia N96?

(For the record, Nokia’s estimated retail price for the N96 is 404 GBP ($800USD), so don’t get too depressed just yet.)

Possibly the cheapest 32" LCD, HD Ready, LCD TV with HDMI Input available in the UK today!
Now Hanspree may not be a name that you are familiar with but this model is getting good reviews on amazon. And currently at £379 it's almost a £100 cheaper than any of the competitors! (price on 29th Sept 2007 - Subject to change.)

Technical Details

Main Specifications
  • Product Description: Hannspree Xv 32" LCD TV
  • Product Type: LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size: 32" - widescreen
  • Weight: 21.8 kg
  • Digital Television Certification: HD ready
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768
  • Display Format: 720p
  • Input Video Formats: 720p, 1080i
  • PC Interface: VGA (HD-15), HDMI
  • Technology: TFT active matrix
  • Progressive Scan: Yes
  • Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Sound Output Mode: Stereo
  • Speaker System: 2 speakers
  • Remote Control: Remote control - infrared
  • Power: AC 120/230 V
Extended Specifications

General
  • Product Type: 32" LCD TV
  • Weight: 21.8 kg
Audio System
  • Equaliser: Yes
  • Output Power / Total: 20 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode: Stereo
  • Speaker(s): 2 x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 10 Watt
  • Speakers Included: 2 speakers
Connections
  • Connector Type: 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) ¦ 1 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) ¦ 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) ¦ 2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) ¦ 1 x VGA input ( 15 PIN HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) ¦ 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Display
  • Diagonal Size: 32" - widescreen
  • Display Format: 720p
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768
Power
  • Power Device: Power supply - internal
  • Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
Remote Control
  • Type: Remote control - infrared
Video Features
  • Teletext Memory: 1000 pages
  • Teletext: Yes

LG KC550

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LG KC550, the latest 5 Megapixel handset unveiled by the South Korean manufacturer, was released today in Romania. The new KC550 is a slider that targets users in need of a mobile phone that can also act as a professional photo camera. Of course, the handset won't actually allow you to take photos at a quality that can beat the one real cameras can offer, but it's still a good "photo tool". The 5 Megapixel camera packed by LG in the KC550 features Schneider-Kreuznach lens, flash, image stabilizer, ISO 800 and video recording (30fps at a 720 x 480 maximum resolution). This camera is quite similar to the one of LG Viewty, a handset well-known for its photographic capabilities.

The rest of the specs the new LG comes with include: a 2.4 inch TFT display with 256K colors, tri-band GSM connectivity, accelerometer and motion sensor (M-toy), Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, Music and Video players, FM radio, TV out, email and Web capabilities, 6 pre-installed games and USB. LG KC550 weighs a bit over 100 grams and, when not slid, it measures 96 x 51.4 x 14.3 millimeters. Its battery should be able to keep it going for up to 6 hours in talk-time mode and up to 450 hours in stand-by mode.

With the KC550, LG has equaled Sonny Ericsson when it comes to the number of 5 (or more) Megapixel handsets. The new slider is the fourth LG to have such a camera, after the KG920 (released back in 2006), the Viewty (released in 2007) and the more recent Secret. Coming as one of the lowest-priced 5 Megapixel mobile phones, the new LG KC550 is available as of now in lots of retail stores across Romania. The slider can be bought for prices starting at 850 RON (the equivalent of about $370 or 235 Euros).

BlackBerry Pearl 8220

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The first RIM smartphone to come with a flip design, known until now as BlackBerry KickStart, will in fact be released under the official name of BlackBerry Pearl 8220. Therefore, the upcoming clamshell smartphone will be the fifth device from the Pearl series, which is currently comprised of the following models: BlackBerry 8100, BlackBerry 8110, BlackBerry 8120 and BlackBerry 8130.

Research In Motion has not yet fully presented the new Pearl but, according to CrackBerry, the new smarpthone will be on sale in Canada starting mid-September, offered by Rogers. The price of the ex-KickStart is currently not known, but its' rumored to be of around $50 with a contract agreement. This would make the Pearl 8220 one of the most affordable smartphones ever, even more affordable than Palm's Centro, which has been sold until now in over 2 million units.

If we're to believe a leaked fact sheet with the BlackBerry Pearl 8220, its target is represented by the following categories of users: "young urbanites", "multi-tasking women" and "mobile men". As for the features of the flip smartphone, these are not too different from the ones found in the other Pearl handsets.

Of course, being a clamshell, the new 8220 brings an external display, said to have 160 x 128 pixels and to quickly show incoming calls, messages and so on. Other than that, the handset should pack a 240 x 320 pixels internal display, a SureType QWERTY keyboard, quad-band GSM connectivity (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) with GPRS and EDGE, Wi-Fi, a 2 Megapixel camera with flash and video recording, Media player, Bluetooth (probably 2.0 with A2DP), a 3.5mm headset jack, HTML browser, advanced email capabilities, embedded games and 80MB of internal memory, expandable via a microSD or microSDHC card.

Besides being launched in Canada, the Pearl 8220 will also get a US release, at about the same time, via T-Mobile.

Samsung M8800 Pixon

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After throwing on the market one of the first 8 Megapixel camera phones, Samsung iNNOV8, the Korean company didn't relent in its race to conquer the market, and announced its successor or, better said, its rival – Samsung M8800 aka Pixon. We had the chance to try one of the samples that are making the rounds before the release of the final product, and managed to make a preview of the latest 8 Megapixel camera phone. Before reading it, however, bear in mind that the version of the device we have received is just a sample product distributed only for testing purposes, so obviously, the final product will be much better.

Samsung Pixon was announced in September 2008, and will most likely become available at the end of October or at the beginning of November the latest. I'd say just in time for Christmas, for those that are in the habit of making “technological” gifts. Unfortunately, we couldn't learn the actual price of Pixon, but we estimate that one should pay between 400-500 Euros for it.

Design

At first glance, Samsung Pixon strongly resembles LG's Viewty and Prada, but one look closer and you'll immediately notice some major differences. Pixon is much slimmer than Viewty, and has a more generous display. In fact, Samsung Pixon is the slimmest mobile phone to feature an 8 Megapixel camera, at only 13.8mm. You would expect it to be rather big and heavy with such a large display and camera, but its measures (107.9 x 54.6mm) and weight (121g, including battery) make Pixon the “90x60x90” standard for 8 Megapixel camera phones.


The phone has a few external buttons and only 2 ports. Besides the camera key, there are also 2 keys controlling the volume and the zooming level when accessing the camera interface, and a dedicated Gallery key, all placed on the right side of the phone. The left side includes the microSD port, Shortcuts key (opens a small menu with most accessed functions) and the Hold key (locks/unlocks the touchscreen). On the bottom right of the phone, there's an eyelet that should help users keep the stylus that comes with the device. On top of the handset, you'll notice the well-known Samsung universal proprietary port.

There are only three keys below the large screen: the Accept/Reject call keys and a rounded button that functions as a Back (not Home) key. Above the display, there's a small secondary camera for video-calls, an ambient light sensor and the earpiece.

I was thrilled when I discovered that the phone featured a metallic finish but, at the same time, I was disappointed by the fact that it's a fingerprint magnet. Moreover, the large screen is very easy to soil, while the back cover, which is very well polished and shines, will be dirty most of the time. Anyway, every cloud has a silver lining, and the large screen, which occupies most of the front part of the device, doesn't catch fingerprints so easily. However, you must wipe it after every call if it touches your ear.

The back of the phone features the 8 Megapixel camera with flash and a small loudspeaker. I noticed that the metallic back cover was pulling out somewhat too easily, and you risk losing it if you're an active person. All in all, I've been positively impressed by Pixon's compact construction. I enjoyed the fact that it offered such a high-end camera and a large screen in such a pocket-sized form.

Display and Camera

Samsung Pixon embeds a 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen, supporting 262k colors and featuring accelerometer sensor. The colors displayed on the screen are well-balanced, contrast is very good and brightness can be set to any desired level. Moreover, it's perfectly visible in the sunlight, which is a wonder for a Samsung device, but we're talking about a high-end phone after all, so it should have been pretty obvious. I was very happy to find that the phone featured the Haptic technology, so the feedback when using the touchscreen is cool to experience.

Furthermore, the haptic feedback is very responsive and realistic, so touching a key displayed on the screen is like actually pressing it. The haptic feedback can be turned off/on from the Settings menu. The only drawback I noticed was a little lag when the accelerometer sensor is activated and the screen is turned in landscape mode, but I'm sure this will be corrected in the final version.

The 8 Megapixel camera features flash, autofocus, anti-shake digital image stabilization and geotagging support. It has some protective lens cover that opens when the camera button is pressed. I was disappointed by the LED flash, as I expected Samsung to include a Xenon flash. Consequently, don't bother to make night pictures, unless you are really close to the subject.

The maximum resolution of the pictures is 3264 x 2448 pixels, while movies can be recorded using a maximum resolution of 720x480 pixels. Camera interface is like nothing you are used to, and more user-friendly than with any other Samsung device. You are always 1 or 2 clicks on the touchscreen away from any setting or function of it. Even if it's just a sample version of the product, quality of the pictures is exceptionally good. The shots included below reveal astonishing pictures that cannot be compared with those taken with any other phone on the market that has less than an 8 Megapixel camera. The module camera doesn't lag, while the phone saves pictures extremely fast, even when the maximum resolution is used. You can easily take pictures in portrait or in landscape mode.

The phone can record QVGA movies at 30fps with no problem, and is one of the best clip recorders on the market. Another cool option is the Slow motion function, which enables the device to capture QVGA slow motion movies at 120fps. Unfortunately, this function doesn't work well with this sample device, but it's a very nice addition to the camera.

Overall, I believe Samsung's Pixon 8 Megapixel camera is one of the best on the market (can't really say for certain until I have tested all 8 MP camera phones available so far), setting a new standard for any company that targets the camera phone market with its products.

Menu and Software

Samsung Pixon features an especially created firmware that works very well with the device. Shaking control and the accelerometer sensor are very functional, and make the device more appealing and user-friendly. The Home screen has a menu bar on the left side that works just like a Windows Taskbar.

Samsung's taskbar is hidden, and can be displayed after touching it. You can add or delete any programs or functions you want, by simply dragging them in or out of the bar. The phone has full customization features and can be set to look exactly as you want it. Control is easy and can be done in two ways: touch and swipe.

The latter will certainly remind you of Apple's iPhone, which is controlled mostly through swipes on the touchscreen. In terms of productivity tools, Pixon features programs such as: File Manager, Calendar, Alarm (10), Memo, Task, World clock, Calculator, Convertor, Music player, Photo browser, Google Search, Google Mail, Google Maps, Access browser, Live pix, Video editor, Voice recorder, Timer, Stopwatch, RSS reader, Games, and many more.

Of course, The Widget is also present and fully customizable. The phone also features a Java emulator, which supports almost any Java application and game. Phonebook accepts up to 2,000 entries and around 500 SMS messages.

The phonebook can be displayed according to the user's choice, contacts found on the phone's memory only, or from both the phone and SIM memory.

Communications


Samsung Pixon features HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) technology, besides the usual EDGE (Class 10, 236.8 kbps). Although the NetFront 3.4 Internet browser works like a charm, EDGE speed is lower than expected. Pages are loaded pretty fast with this updated browser, and users can take advantage of the large screen, landscape mode or the mini-map function, which can be controlled with the zooming buttons on the right side of the phone.

Other connectivity solutions include USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support. The phone can also be used as a modem with a PC in case you need one.

I could only use the built-in GPS receiver with the geotagging function of the camera. It’s a pity, but the Google maps localization doesn't offer too much.

Besides the basic message support (SMS, EMS and MMS), the email client is compatible with POP or IMAP accounts. Furthermore, you'll be able to set the email client to check for new messages whenever you feel like it. There's also a dedicated Gmail application that can be found in Google menu.

The quadband (GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900) network compatible device has very good GSM signal reception, but mediocre when using the UMTS network. The sound is excellent, very clear and very loud when set to maximum volume. I haven't experienced any drops in signal reception, or missed a call while talking on the phone. Vibration is pretty intense, so you'll have a low percentage of missed calls even when the Silent profile is activated.

Processor and Memory

My guess is that Samsung Pixon features a powerful ARM11 family processor that runs at speeds up to 369 MHz.

The CPU is the strongest embedded into a Samsung mobile phone, so you can run multiple applications in the background with no problems whatsoever. The embedded Java emulator can handle any compatible large-size files, so 3rd party applications can be installed with ease.

The phone comes with 200 MB internal memory, but features a microSD memory slot card to expand the storage space up to 8GB.

The slot is placed on the left side of the phone, and a microSD card can be inserted without the need of powering off the phone (hot-swappable).

Multimedia

Samsung Pixon features a touch compatible music player that supports MP3, eAAC+, WMA, AMR files, but also an FM radio with RDS function. Both can be run in the background, or you can set their shortcuts on the taskbar in the home screen.

The phone comes with excellent earphones (made in China), but also with an adapter that enables users to attach any 3.5mm headphones.

The sound quality of the music player is way above average. In fact, you could expect such high quality only from those Walkman series devices made by Sony Ericsson. The music player features an equalizer: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Dynamic and Surround. The last one proves to be an innovation as the phone can be attached to a 5.1 channel sound system through a 3.5mm jack.

Battery

Pixon comes with a 1000 mAh Li-Polymer battery, which has an official lifetime of approximately 290 hours in standby mode, and 3 hours and 40 minutes in talk-time mode. For a heavy user that spends 2-3 hours a day talking on the phone, it needs to be recharged daily, but a soft user should do just fine with one recharge at 3-4 days. Overall, this is a high capacity battery of small dimensions that barely adds to the weight of the phone. Alas, this is also available for its autonomy.

Sony Ericsson G502

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Released back in summer, the G502 mobile phone can be considered one of the few pleasant surprises coming from Sony Ericsson this year. There's no point in denying that Xperia X1 has been the most expected Sony Ericsson device in 2008, but G502 has its advantages and targets a different market than X1. In fact, Sony Ericsson G502 is among few other mid-tier mobile phones to feature HSDPA technology. It seems that its K660 predecessor had some success on the market, which made the Swedish-Japanese joint company launch another version, even cheaper – G502. The main attractions of the device are definitely the new integrated web browser and HSDPA connectivity capabilities.

Announced in April 2008, Sony Ericsson G502 was made available on the market in June 2008. To increase its appeal, SE launched the phone in three color versions: Champagne Black, Brilliant Hazel and Celerity Red. The phone can be acquired for about USD 180$, but the price may vary depending on location and plan.

Design

Sony Ericsson G502 features a stylish candy-bar form factor, but lacks any improvement from the previous Sony Ericsson bar handsets. It's like you've seen one, you've seen them all. Without being ugly, G502 doesn't impress in terms of design, but that is not what it's meant for. G502 is a small (103 x 46 x 13.5 mm) and light (83g, including battery) mobile phone made from polished plastic, which eliminates the feeling of owning something cheap.

Even if it doesn't stand out from the crowd, I'm still impressed by the fact that SE was very careful to avoid the standard look of its devices. Moreover, users won't have any problem with the phone catching fingerprints, as the material used keeps it clean. Instead, the screen could become soiled after each phone talk, in case you're putting it to your ear, and that will be visible more than it should. Another drawback that I have noticed is the fact that its paint peels off after heavy use, especially the silver paint on the back of the phone, near the camera. The joystick paint might also peel off if you're not careful with it. Well, that's about all the negative aspects I have noticed, so let's start checking the rest of the device.

The G502 bar handset features the proprietary Sony Ericsson port used for USB synchronization, charging or headset. It has been placed on the bottom side of the phone, together with a small eyelet. On the right side of the device, one can see the dual volume key and a dedicated camera key (thumbs up). There is nothing on top or on the left side, except for a small icon on the left side that indicates the fact that the phone features a micro M2 slot card under the back cover. It can be easily pulled out, which makes the process of replacing the memory card pretty easy. The 2 Megapixel camera on the back has been placed on a large silvery prominence, but lacks protective lenses, so it might be susceptible to damage. You can also find a very small loudspeaker, near the left side of the camera, exactly where a flash should've been.

The 2 inch display has been covered by protective plastic so it won't get damaged. Above it, there's only a large in-call speaker and no secondary camera for video-calls. The keypad below has been shaped to emulate a “ripple” effect. There are six keys above the standard keypad: two contextual keys, Accept and Reject call keys, Activity Menu key and a Clear key (Power off/on). The keypad is very easy to use on texting, very responsive and nice to the touch. Still, I have found that using the D-pad joystick might be a little tricky, even annoying sometimes. I didn't like the control of the six keys mentioned above or the D-pad. Otherwise, those using the phone for heavy texting will be more than pleased with the performance of the keypad. Backlighting is stronger on the upper part of the keypad, but overall you won't have too much trouble texting in the dark.

Sony Ericsson G502 may look pretty solid, but it is a little bit unbalanced, especially because it's too light for its size. Otherwise, it makes a fine addition to Sony Ericsson's portfolio of mid-level handsets.

Nokia 7310

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Starting 2008, Nokia launched a new series, mostly targeting emerging markets, but also fans that could not afford the Eseries, or the more expensive Nseries devices. The new Supernova series of mobile phones is also a remake of the older devices that “amazed” Nokia fans thanks to their exchangeable covers. Almost all Supernova mobile phones are offered now with various exchangeable covers, which are meant to keep the owners interested for much longer. Even if based on mid-tech features, Supernova series devices are offered at lower prices, to attract as many potential buyers as possible. Nokia 7310 has been included in the first wave of Supernova devices, which were meant to test the handset market. Today, Nokia has 5 Supernova series mobile phones available on the market, which means that Nokia 7310 has had a certain amount of success since its debut.

Announced in June 2008, Nokia 7310 Supernova was made available on the market at the same time. The handset can be acquired for no more than US$180, without any plan. Prices may vary by location and carrier, so chances are high that you'll be able to get it for under US$150.

Design

The candy-bar form factor is the one with the highest longevity through Nokia handsets, and the Finnish giant seems to have learned the secret recipe for its successful bar devices. For those interested in “history,” there are 2 candy-bar Supernovas, 2 sliders and 1 clamshell. Nokia 7310 Supernova can be easily included in the “classic” category in terms of design, as it doesn't stand out from the crowd because of its forms. The handset features the same “old school” bar form that Nokia took to the highest level of art. Still, without impressing too much at first glance, Nokia 7310 will eventually catch your eye only if you manage to stay with it a little longer. The device measures 106.5 x 45.4 x 12mm, and weighs 83g (including battery).

It feels good and fits perfectly in hand, while the construction is very balanced, even if it's made from cheap plastic. Users who aren't too careful with their phones may probably break it a few times, but, fortunately this one comes with an exchangeable cover. Nevertheless, the thing is that the supplementary cover is pink and, naturally, if you're not a girl, you'll surely dislike the color. Either way, let's get down to business and see what this phone has to offer in terms of design. Being a mid to low-end device has its advantages, so Nokia 7310 Supernova includes only a few external keys. Therefore, you'll only notice the dual-volume keys on the right side of the phone.

There's also a 2.5mm jack port on the top of the phone, together with a micro-USB port, whereas the charger port has been placed on the left part. The back cover of the phone is pretty thin, and made from a cheap plastic, as I have already noted above. Three loudspeakers are placed near the bottom of the back cover, and a 2 Megapixel camera on the upper part. However, this device also comes with some disadvantages, such as the lack of a dedicated camera button, and the hard to find memory card slot. The latter can be found under the back cover, so getting to it if you’re in a hurry can be a little bit hard. You can either power off the phone and pull out the back cover, or you can simply carefully take it out, so you won't move the battery.

The main attraction of the phone is undoubtedly the mirror effect of the display. Basically, the screen has been covered with a special plastic that mimics the mirror effect, pretty much like LG Shine and Sony Ericsson Z555i. The keypad has been also covered with the same plastic that simulates the mirror effect, but what's more important is that it’s not really a fingerprint magnet. Of course, it will be soiled and fingerprints will stand out, but only to a small degree. Otherwise, Nokia 7310 looks like an ordinary Nokia bar, neither too bad, nor all that great. The innovation comes in the form of exchangeable covers and the mirror effect of the small display.

Display and Camera

Besides the mirror-like effect, the 2-inch TFT screen supports 16 Million colors (24 bit color depth) and 240x320 pixel resolution. I wasn't too pleased with the quality of the imaging, but thankfully, it's readable under strong sunlight. As long as the phone is in standby mode, you'll only be able to see yourself reflected in the screen, as only after pushing a key, the display will actually be ready for use.

Menu and Software

Nokia 7310 Supernova classic runs on a S40 5th Edition interface with Feature Pack 1, which is the latest user-interface coming from Nokia. If you have owned a Nokia handset before and it didn't have a Symbian OS, then this candy-bar will probably feel the same. One of the most user-friendly interfaces on the market, the S40 seems unchanged on the surface, and offers the Nokia 7310 Supernova user an excellent experience. Nothing has really changed and you'll notice the same menus, submenus and icons, even the same animation.

Nokia's Series 40 5th Edition UI allows users to experience streaming videos, image rendering, mobile 3D graphics and scalable 2D Vector graphics. The Series 40 5th Edition also supports the latest version of Adobe's Flash Lite 2.1, the interoperable platform that enables the accelerated development and delivery of rich graphical mobile content, and includes audio file playback and streaming capabilities that provide audio and music enhancements to both mobile gaming and multimedia experience.

The handset also includes some useful applications, such as Search, Alarm clock, Calendar, To-do list, Notes, Calculator, Countdown timer, World Clock and Stopwatch. The menu is fully customizable and you can designate any MP3, MIDI or AAC file as ringtone. Nokia's integrated browser also did not change, but you might want to use Opera Mini for faster and smoother browsing.

The phonebook can store up to 2,000 contacts, and each one can be filled with up to five different phone numbers. The fonts can be customized, but only those displayed when opening Contacts, Web browser and messaging sections.

Also, some Java games come preinstalled – Sudoku, Snake III and Backgammon. The phone is compatible with Java MIDP 2.1 applications, but there is a limit to the size of any application that you might want to install on the phone, and that's the usual 1MB. This might be the case for most Java compatible applications, but I noticed that I could run some files that were around 1.5MB in size. Nevertheless, not all Java applications will work on this mid-end device, so you might want to try that out for yourself.

Communications

Nokia 7310 Supernova is fully compatible with GPRS Class 32 (88 kbps), HSCSD (57.6 kbps) EDGE Class 32 (296 / 177.6 kbps), but as benchmarks revealed, the device attained average scores in terms of data transfer speed (EDGE only 82 Kbit/s download and 49 Kbit/s upload), but that may greatly vary depending on the location and carrier.

The phone also features Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP and EDR for faster data transfers. Synchronization with PC is possible through the proprietary microUSB port, but don't forget to install the softwar

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