Sony Ericsson’s W902 “Patti” packs a decent music punch for the low end user
The W902 Patti is packing quad-band GSM/EDGE with UMTS/HSDPA 2100 data, 5 megapixel camera, 8GB of M2 memory, and 2.2-inch, 240 x 320 pixel display. On top of that the phone has a a pair of premium HPM-77 headphones.
The W595 shares the same radios but packs in stereo speakers, 2GB of M2 memory, a 3.2 megapixel camera, motion sensing Shake control, and a stereo Share jack to split the music with a friend.
Last but not least, the quad-band GSM/EDGE W302 neglects 3G entirely in favor of a low price tag and dreams of mass adoption. As such, it offers a number of middling specs like a 2 megapixel camera, 512MB of M2 memory, FM radio, and stereo Bluetooth. All three Walkmans will hit select markets in Q4.
Unique for the the MS820 is its flush touchscreen with minimal buttons on the facade and for a Windows Mobile devices, it’s got an impressive 4.9MP camera with a flash.
It looks like Motorola and Verizon are getting ready to take a third crack at the Q9 form factor, following up the Q9m and Q9c — and this time around, there are apparently a few extras to look forward to: On top of the EV-DO Rev. A radio, the currently codenamed “Napoleon” features GSM, for the traveling business person, of course. It looks like Motorola has taken this opportunity to doll up the device a bit too with a rounded body and a ring of chrome around the top edge. They’ve even added in a fingerprint scanner for good measure. No word on a release date or price, but we can’t wait!
The CDMA version of HTC Touch Diamond is coming to Canada but clearly Sprint and Verizon in USA (which also are carriers that use CDMA) will get it soon too. It looks a bit differently than GSM/HSDPA version:
… but it is basically the same phone. With tilt sensor and several neat features like the virtual wheel under the display and magical stylus that turns display on after being pulled out, this phone is worth recommending.
According to Telus: “The HTC Touch Diamond is the sexy smartphone that can do it all, thanks to its super sleek design and high resolution display with TouchFLO 3D interface. Browse the Web and with one-touch access, check out videos on YouTube and make plans on Facebook. Store and listen to thousands of songs with the media player and 4 GB internal memory. Plus, snap and send the perfect pics to your friends with the 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus. With all its savvy features, the HTC Touch Diamond will be your new best friend.”
The lovely Susi over at Shiny Shiny has reviewed the HTC Touch Diamond and she is not impressed. Her biggest criticism was the performance is seriously affected by the Touch Flo system and it often takes too long to load.
The N78, which is one of the lower-end phones in the Nokia NSeries, can now be purchased at Nokia flagship sotres in Chicago and New York. Remember, the N78 is packing HSDPA, a 3.2-megapixel camera and A-GPS. The phone will cost $560, so it isn’t clear why people will be going for the N78 rather than an iPhone. You may just be a die hard Symbian fan.
Virgin Mobile is looking to be an industry leader in price slashing with their new “Totally Unlimited” package. For $80 a month, you get unlimited calling at any time of the day or night. One of the more impressive parts of this deal is that you don’t need to sign any contracts or give them a credit card. It is a no-commitment, zero hassle deal.
With such a great deal, Virgin Mobile may become the only successful MVNO in America. Wait, it’s probably the only MVNO in America. Let’s hope this pricing plan keeps them floating. Expect the service to kick in July 1st.
T-Mobile will be adding a Windows Mobile device to their UMA lineup - The T-Mobile Shadow II. For those who don’t know, UMA (unlicensed mobile access) is the technology that uses the 802.11 networks for voice, data and IMS/SIP applications. The device will be crafted by HTC and we’re hoping they’ll throw in some HTC Touch Diamond type magic into this new device. The Shadow II will be the first Windows Mobile-based UMA handset in the USA, with T-Mobile planning to launch the device in the fourth quarter of this year.
These low-end smartphones aren’t anything to run and tell your friends about but they’re important for the smartphone market. When consumers buy these phones, we’re generally elevating consumer education and Leaving Every Laptop Left Behind.
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The Nseries by Nokia are famous for their superior and unique design. They have the look and feel of a camcorder, messenger and phone all in one. The camera quality is superior to all others with a 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss lens on the N96. Unfortunately, according to a reliable Nokia Blog [...]
