Motorola i580 Review

The Bottom Line
One of the best phones when it comes to mixing productivity and luxury. But make sure your lifestyle allows you to recharge frequently.
Pros

* Good grip, good sound
* Fantastic set of features for an iDEN phone

Cons

* Below average, quite below average battery duration
* Confusing menu system, you will have to learn how to use it
* Keypad is just average
Description

* Technology support: iDEN
* WiDEN high speed data
* Weighs 4.90 ounces

Guide Review - Motorola i580 Review
Let's start by the negative points, keeping in mind that there are many nice things too. The Motorola i580 has a lot to offer but it suffers from a surprisingly low battery life. Of course, iDEN phones -- mostly carried around in a worker's truck or near the office where a charger is likely to be available -- aren't known for their impressive battery life, but the i580 is a champion at low stand-by and talk time. It will hardly last a full day's work with just two or three long conversations. Make sure a charger is never too far away.

That said, the i580 is not your usual boring nextel (now Sprint-Nextel) cell phone: 1.3 megapixel camera with flash, MicroSD card, Bluetooth, surprisingly not so bulky considering it's a rugged phone that can withstand extreme environments. And even some novelty bells and whistles, such as the "voice playback" features, that speaks back menu items and numbers dialed. Can be convinient in situations where you really can't look at your keypad but very annoying otherwise. The software just can't keep up. One nice side of it, though, is the voice caller ID. Your ringtone?: The number calling you being spoken. A great phone for anyone but me, since I always forget my charger.

source:
http://cellphones.about.com /od/motorolareviews/gr/otorola_i580_rw.htm

Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman AT&T Phone: Carbon Grey

Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman AT&T Phone: Carbon Grey

Made for the music lover, the AT&T Sony Ericsson W580i walkman phone bridges the gap between music and cell phone. Listen to your favorite songs and radio stations. The Sony Ericsson W580i is equipped with a FM stereo radio that has up to 8 programmable presets. The MP3 / ACC player of the Sony Ericsson W580i features a shake control that plays the next track with a simple shake.

Bluetooth A2DP stereo streaming lets you listen to your Sony Ericsson W580i wirelessly while still having the ability to answer calls. Look through our wide selection of Sony Ericsson W580i headsets and find many styles available. Here at 1800mobiles.com, we have stereo headsets for your AT&T Sony Ericsson W580i.
Sony Ericsson W580i Specifications:

# 240 x 320 color display
# 2.0 mpx camera / camcorder
# Bluetooth with A2DP stereo streaming
# Mp3 player with Shake control
# FM stereo radio
# HTML browsing and Email

source:
http://www.1800mobiles.com /at-t-sony-ericsson-w580i.html

Sony Ericsson P1 Smartphone Reviewed (Verdict: Worthy Successor to the P990)

We've been eyeballing the Sony Ericsson P1 smartphone for a while now, but the reviews are finally in. The verdict? It's pretty good. Besides being smaller than its P990 predecessor, it has the hybrid QWERTY keyboard (which is actually comfortable to use), a pretty decent 3-megapixel camera and a bunch of extras best fit for a spec sheet list than a review.

Even though the P1 isn't fantastic, with points knocked off for so-so reception and mediocre battery life, it has good outgoing sound, high volume and quite a sexy design. The whole package together was good enough to earn an 8.5 from phoneArena, which leads us to say that prospective buyers who are familiar with the Sony Ericsson smartphone line will love it, but previous users of Windows Mobile or Palm OS will have some getting used to.

source:
http://gizmodo.com /gadgets/cellphones/sony-ericsson-p1-smartphone-reviewed-verdict-worthy-successor-to-the-p990-280345.php

Sony Ericsson w580i Review

The Sony Ericsson w580i offers a lot of excellent features and a superior music player. There are some design flaws, in particular with the keyboard, but maybe you can live with it if you like what this phone has to offer. I awarded the Sony Ericsson w580i three and a half stars because it has more features than you can wish for and superior sound and picture quality.
Pros

* It is very visually appealing.
* The sound quality is above-average.

Cons

* The last outgoing call doesn't always appear in the call log
* The keypad felt cheap.
* The w580i's software is slow on pretty much everything it does
Description

* The Sony Ericsson w580i weighs 3.31 ounces and its dimensions are: 3.9 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches.
* It features a 240x320 TFT color display.
* It has a 2-megapixel camera.
* Streaming TV
* Form Factor: Slider
* Downloadable Applications: J2ME
* Memory: 12MB
* Bluetooth
* Memory Expansion: Memory Stick Micro

Guide Review - Sony Ericsson w580i Review

In the three weeks that I tested the Sony Ericsson w580i, everyone who laid eyes on its sleek design was left amazed. One of the things that make the w580i look cool and cute is this pair of LED lights on each side, which changes colors and flashes when the phone rings, powers up, etc. It gives the phone a unique and futuristic appearance.

However, there were some design flaws. The cover was tough to slide up with just one finger because there was no grip area and the keypad did not impress me. The keys did not make me feel as if I pressed them, they were too small and they felt cheap.

As far as the Sony Ericsson w580i software is concerned, my patience was stretched to its limit. The menus were excruciatingly slow to react, with an inexplicable one-second delay before your selection appears on the display. Even going out of the screen saver mode seemed to take an eternity. The absence of green (Talk) and red (End) buttons (a design common to most Sony Ericsson phones) got on my nerves because when the w580i asks some questions, you can't even ignore them by pressing an "End" key. You have to answer them! I found that quite annoying.

As you would expect from a phone designed mainly for music, the w580i possesses a superior sound quality. The speakers produce a surprisingly deep and rich musical environment, even if the phone is only half an inch thick. The Sony Ericsson w580i is a "Walkman" phone, so it comes with a dedicated Walkman button to launch the music player. It has a full set of equalizer options, including "Mega Bass" and "Widening stereo" effects, which really enhanced my musical experience.

The two-mega pixel camera was easy to use and took good pictures apart from in low-light conditions, where the image was slightly grainy, compared to other phones.

source:
http://cellphones.about.com
/od/sonyericsson/gr/icsson-w580i_rw.htm

LG Venus

Released For: Verizon Wireless - Upcoming Verizon Wireless - Upcoming

LG Venus has two dual front screens, the lower of which also has touch input with vibration feedback, which make accessing the phone's features a breeze. The music-centric slider also offers a microSD memory port that accommodates up to 8 GB of expandable memory. The Venus also features a music player that supports MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC files and a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder.

LG Venus Specs

Technical Specifications

* Network: CDMA 800 / 1900
* Form Factor: Slide
* Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 16 mm
* Weight: 107 g
* Antenna: Internal
* Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
* Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
* Talk Time: 4.00
* Standby Time: 480
* Memory: 64.0 MB
* Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging

* Main Screen: 262000 colors (TFT) 320 x 240 px
* External Screen: 262000 colors (TFT) 176 x 240 px
* Camera: 2.0 MP / 1600 x 1200 px / 2X Zoom / Video Recorder


Audio

* MP3 Player: VCAST Music
* FM Radio: No
* Speakerphone: Yes

Multimedia

* Wallpapers: 320 x 240 px
* Screen Savers: 320 x 240 px
* Ring Tones: MP3
* Themes: Yes
* Games: BREW
* Streaming Multimedia: VCAST Video

Messaging

* SMS: Yes
* EMS: Yes
* MMS: Yes
* Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
* Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
* Predictive Text: T9
* Applications
* Phonebook Capacity: 1000
* Calendar: Yes
* To-Do List: Yes
* WAP: 2.0
* Voice Commands: Yes
* Calculator: Yes


Connectivity

* Bluetooth: 1.2 (A2DP / AVRC / BPP / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
* High-Speed Data: cdma2000 1xEV-DO
* GPS: VZ Navigator
* PC Sync: Yes

source:
http://www.cellphones-review.blogspot.com/

Motorola W490

Motorola W490's streamlined and compact exterior borrows inspiration from the iconic slim KRZR design. Convenient to fit in a pocket or in the palm, the smooth and eye-catching flip mechanism is attention-grabbing for savvy and fashion-forward consumers looking for fun and function in their device. Measuring only 17 mm thick, the W490 packs in a large 262K-color display, the Motorola W510 allows you to handle your communication needs with effortless style. Taking and sending images is simple using the integrated 1.3-megapixel camera. With a versatile 8x digital zoom, the W490 captures everything from spontaneous moments to posed shots, and allows users to view, print or share at the touch of a button.

Motorola W490 Specs

Technical Specifications

* Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
* Form Factor: Clamshell
* Dimensions: 99 x 48 x 17 mm
* Weight: 107 g
* Antenna: Internal
* Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
* Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
* Talk Time: 7.50
* Standby Time: 350
* Memory: 5.0 MB
* Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging

* Main Screen: 262000 colors (STN)176 x 220 px
* Camera: 1.3 MP / 1280 x 1024 px / 8X Zoom / Video Recorder


Audio

* MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC
* Speakerphone: Yes

Multimedia

* Wallpapers: 176 x 220 px
* Screen Savers: 176 x 220 px
* Ring Tones: MP3
* Themes: Yes
* Games: J2ME

Messaging

* SMS: Yes
* EMS: Yes
* MMS: Yes
* Email: Yes
* Chat: AOL / ICQ / Windows Live / Yahoo!
* Predictive Text: iTAP


Applications

* Phonebook Capacity: 1000
* Calendar: Yes
* To-Do List: Yes
* WAP: 2.0
* Voice Commands: Yes
* Calculator: Yes


Connectivity

* Bluetooth: 1.2 (A2DP / HFP / HSP)
* Infrared Port: No
* High-Speed Data: GPRS (Class 10) / EDGE
* PC Sync: Mini-USB

source:
http://www.cellphones-review.blogspot.com/

T-Mobile Sidekick Slide Scarlet released

T-Mobile announced Sidekick Slide Scarlet, its first special variant of the Motorola-created messaging phone. With a QWERTY keyboard, slide-up QVGA screen and GSM/GPRS/EDGE data connection, the Slide’s key skills lie in its preloaded AOL, MSN and Yahoo! IM clients, together with support for POP3 and IMAP FETCH email. It also has T-Mobile myFaves a 1.3-megapixel camera, media player and microSD slot.Pricing should stay in place for the Scarlet’s launch today with the phone selling for $200 along with a two-year contract; a contract-free version sells for $300.

source:
http://www.feelphones.com /2008/05/17/t-mobile-sidekick-slide-scarlet-released/