Nokia E90 Communicator Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with Warranty (Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)This phone is truly wonderful! I went through several Nokia cell phones and this one is the best one of them! I had the Nokia N81 which is Great! yet I was always troubled with writing my messeges or the websites addresses...etc. Therefore, I started fishing for a devise with a seperate Keypad that enables me to write freeely with no need to press the same key more than once and consume my time hence. This was the ONE!! it is not only easier to write but faster. I like the backlight that lets me seed my through the dark nights. I don't deny that I think I will be missing the 8 GB Nokia N81 however the 2 GB memory card saves enough and I keep downloading everything almost once a month on my computer. the software is Awesome. It is so easily conducted and teaches you step by step what to do. One feature that I truly love is the wireless network detection. I 've been in several places with wireless networks and the device was incredible not to mention it was able to download and open attachments I wasn't able to see in N81. So this one wins. I am still exploring it I've just owned it. However I am growing to like better and better. it is worth it :)

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The Nokia E90 features a combination of advanced technologies that will enhance the way you experience work in a mobile world, by allowing faster and enhanced access to important information for greater collaboration and productivity. At first glance, it's a candybar-style phone, but the top flips up to reveal a widescreen LCD and full QWERTY keyboard. Perfect for frequent travelers, it provides quad-mode global GSM connectivity so you can stay in touch wherever you roam. It also offers Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at home or on the road at hotspots as well as compatibility with 2100 MHz 3G networks (in Europe and Asia).
Locate meeting venues, restaurants, and places of interest with the integrated GPS, and increase mobile productivity with applications for browsing and editing documents. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel digital camera with flash, a secondary QCIF camera for video calling, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets, 128 MB of onboard memory, MicroSD expansion, FM radio, digital audio player, Symbian OS, and up to 5.8 hours of GSM talk time.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses UMTS 2100 MHz connectivity (found in Europe and Asia), you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In the United States and foreign territories where 2100 MHz 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
The top of the phone has a standard numeric keypad, navigation pad, soft keys, and 2-inch color LCD (with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution). The internal screen has an 800 x 352-pixel resolution--capable of displaying the full width of a web page at once--and both displays produce brilliant imagery thanks to support for 16 million colors. A QCIF camera sits at the top left corner of the internal screen for video calls, while a lens on the back of the device captures still images up to 3.2 megapixels in size. Camera functions include an LED flash, red-eye reduction, and self-timer. You can also record video at up to VGA resolution and 30 frames per second. The E90 also has an integrated GPS and Nokia Maps application to provide help in finding routes and locating services.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the E90, thanks to its EDGE data connectivity (and compatibility with 2100 MHz 3G networks). The integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) enables you to make VoIP phone calls over an open network, and it offers a variety of security settings (WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal). When used with a carrier data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capability, the phone can also be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.
The E90's innovative built-in browser, one of many enhancements included with the device's Symbian operating system--known as Series 60 9.1 Version 3--offers full HTML viewing as well as support for page zooming, CSS, JavaScript and other technologies that will bring you very close to a desktop PC browsing experience.
The E90 supports PC synchronization standards via USB or Bluetooth, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendars and other data with your PC. Nokia's PC Suite application makes this process a breeze. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the device, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, and an alarm clock. Productivity tools bundled with the E61i include a word processor, a presentation viewer/editor, a spreadsheet viewer/editor, PDF viewer, and a zip file manager. The office applications are compatible with the most common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (MS Office 97 or later). Robust contact and calendar applications are also included.
With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the E90 can send picture, video and text messages. Instant messaging is also supported, and the phone ships with a built-in email client that supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols, as well as Microsoft Office-based email attachments. Other features include:
Up to 128 MB free memory for user data and applications
MicroSD memory expansion up to 4 GB
FM radio and digital audio player (compatible with MP3 and AAC)
Supports Windows Live for mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Hotmail
Mini USB, USB 2.0 full-speed
2.5mm Nokia audio connector with ECI
Web browser (x)HTML, Flash Lite 2.0 supported
Voice commands for menu short cuts, keypad lock, and profiles
Voice recording for making notes or recording conversations
Enhanced voice commands with Speaker-Independent Name Dialing (SIND), and voice aid for eyes-free control of core functions
Polyphonic ring tones and vibrating alert
T9 predictive text entry

Vital Statistics The Nokia E90 weighs 7.41 ounces and measures 5.2 x 2.24 x 0.70 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.8 hours of GSM talk time, and up to 14 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 2100 MHz UMTS (3G) frequencies.

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Motorola W315 - Cellular phone - CDMA2000 1X Review

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(More customer reviews)This phone is a very good basic phone. Absolutely no frills, simply a plain vanilla cell-phone.
I obtained it through Verizon Wireless, so this review is per Verizon Wireless's setup.
Looks and Feel: Very attractive, similar to the PEBL look (mine is in dark blue). Rubberized texture keeps phone from slipping out of my pocket. External LCD is interesting because the color is inverted and text is vertical. However, it can be changed to horizontal but it looks silly that way because the time is displayed on two lines.
The buttons have a very nice, solid feel to them. This phone is constructed much better than my old LG, which felt cheap. There is a bit of side-to-side play in the cover when the phone is closed (I've read this in other reviews), however when the phone is open it feels solid.
Features: This phone does not support Get-It-Now or Mobile Browser, which I had on my older phone but hardly ever used. Nowadays, anywhere I go has internet access so it really isn't a deal-breaker for me. The standard ring-tones selection is a joke, but I usually keep it in vibrate mode anyway so I don't notice. The vibrate is slightly less powerful than I'm used to, but I still notice it. If you're reading this review, you probably know that it has no camera (I can't have one at my work).
Sound: The phone's normal ear-speaker is bright and loud and sounds very full. My old LG sounded tinny. The phone's 'speaker-phone' is located on the back of the phone, near the bottom of the battery compartment. Quality is not as good as my old LG VX4650, but still loud enough to hear while I'm driving on the Freeway. One nice thing is that the call stays connected even if you close the phone (if speaker-phone is activated).
I haven't had the chance to play any ringtones other than the standard tones (BitPim doesn't yet support this phone). Unfortunately, since it cannot receive pix or objects in text messages there is no other way to get any media to the phone. I heard about Motorola Phone Tools, but I don't want to buy this so I can't comment on operability with that.
Battery Life: Great. I took the phone off the charger saturday morning, it's now Monday and the bars are still at full charge. Much better than my old LG.
Tools: Calculator, alarm, calendar, voice memo. Simple and effective.
Connectivity: There is a mini-USB connector on the side of the phone which the charger and data-cable can plug into. The data cable is the same as my palm-pilot and samsung MP3 player had, so that is very nice. Thanks Motorola for not using a proprietary interface!
Summary: Very good BASIC phone. Don't expect to be able to customize the phone very much (with Verizon anyway, your carrier might be different), other than the color scheme and some basic midi ring-tones. I gave it 4 stars because the vibrate function isn't as strong as I would like, also the speaker-phone quality is not as good as my older phone. Also, the external display doesn't tell you if the phone is in vibrate mode or not. But a great battery life and very nice-feeling keys and sturdy construction make it a great phone.
UPDATE 7/5/2007:
Updated text slightly in last paragraph to include disclaimer about ring-tones using verizon Wireless).

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Looking for Motorola fashion, but not the high price tag? Look no further than the little cousin of the wildly popular MOTO PEBL, The Motorola W315. The W315 sports a chic, PEBL-inspired clamshell design with a vertical external display. Key features include speakerphone, BREW, MMS, and voice dialing.
DesignThe phone features a traditional clamshell design with a large 128 x 160 color display that supports over 65,000 colors. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. A supplementary external screen can display call information, time of day, battery and signal strength, and more. Lastly, the unit also sports a stub-extendable antenna, a built-in mini-USB port, and a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets.
Calling Features Robust calling features are at the heart of the W315. The built-in voice dialing feature allows you to make calls without ever touching the device. The W315's built-in address book can store up to 1000 contacts, with up to six numbers per name, for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. In addition to having a discreet vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones, which means you can really jazz up your incoming calls with cool ringtones. The W315 also allows assigned ringer and picture IDs so you can easily identify incoming calls from your address book by a glance at the screen, or from across the room. A built-in two-way speakerphone makes it easy for you and others in the car to talk hands-free. Lastly, the W315's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.
Because the W315 is a tri-mode phone, it can operate on Verizon's digital networks, as well as analog networks that serve many outlying areas.
Messaging, Internet and Tools The W315 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and graphics via messages. Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the W315, as well. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater.
Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the W315. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads and digital photo-sharing tools using the Get It Now service.
The W315 ships with a calendar and a voice memo application, as well as an alarm clock and a calculator.
Imaging and Entertainment The W315 features customizable theme colors, screen backgrounds, fonts and caller ID graphics and pictures so you can make your phone reflect your personality. Games and other applications are available via the Get It Now service.
Vital Statistics The Motorola W315 weighs 3.53 ounces and measures 3.48 x 1.97 x 0.89 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.05 hours of digital talk time, and up to 217 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 850, and CDMA 850/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

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