Mobile Phones
Nokia has unveiled its smallest smartphone to date in the form of 3G multimedia clamshell the N75.
This miniscule mobile measures just 95 x 52 x 20mm and weighs only 123g, yet packs in a two-megapixel camera, FM radio and 40MB of storage (upgradable up to 2GB with a microSD card). Buttons on the front of the phone allow you to control your music without flipping it open, blasting out tunes through the built-in stereo speakers, while various audio formats are supported, including MP3, WMA and AAC.
The N75 goes on sale in the US before the end of the year, though UK pricing and availability have yet to be confirmed.
We've already discussed T-Mobile's MDA Vario II, but if you want the device without the T-Mobile contract, you could always head straight to manufacturer HTC, who is breaking from tradition and selling the device without sim or contract for £470. The TyTN is a pocket-sized device that could conceivably replace your laptop, such is its range of functions and connectivity options. Running Windows Mobile 5.0, it includes mini versions of Office programs, Internet Explorer and Outlook, made easy to use on the move by way of the full QWERTY keyboard and large touch-screen display. Two cameras (for photos and videoconferencing) and a 400MHz processor are complemented by 64MB of memory and a Micro SD card slot for boosting capacity, while internet access comes courtesy of GPRS, Wi-Fi, 3G and the new, super-fast HSPDA network if available.
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http://www.t-mobile.co.ukâ€"> T-Mobile has launched its first phone on the HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) network, which offers internet speeds of up to 1.8Mbps – faster than the basic broadband connections that many people have in their homes. The service is neatly integrated into T-Mobile’s Web ‘n’ Walk packages, so won’t cost any more for browsing and downloading than it would if you were using older technologies like 3G or GPRS.
The phone that’s carrying the service is the MDA Vario II, which has a full qwerty slide-away keyboard and runs Windows Mobile 5.0, putting it at the cutting edge of Windows-based mobiles. It can use the super-fast service to browse the web, hold video conversations, and send and receive email, as well as all the usual Windows functions like organise your life and open Microsoft Office documents.
The price of the device is subject to the monthly voice tariff you choose to pay, though the most you’ll pay will be £299. Watch out for a full review, coming to Web User magazine very soon.
The latest 3G handset from Sony Ericsson combines business and entertainment functions to offer users the best of both worlds. The K618 boasts a two-megapixel camera, a tool for uploading images to Blogger, another camera for video calls, a music player with Bluetooth streaming capability, and 'push email', which delivers new messages instantly. It goes on sale in September at a price yet to be confirmed.
If you thought Motorola's hugely popular RAZR was as slim as mobile phones could get, meet the even skinnier Moto KRZR K1. Even thinner than the already anorexic RAZR, the handset packs in a two-megapixel camera, integrated music player with Bluetooth stereo audio and new messaging applications, and sports a metallic gloss finish with a solid glass outer screen. Available later this year, visit www.motorola.com/uk for more information.
