Huawei M615 Pillar, a Basic Messaging Phone for Cricket Wireless

Targeting for those messaging lover but don’t want to be bother by the complexity of smartphone, Huawei released its basic messaging phone namely Huawei M615 Pillar for Cricket Wireless.  As a basic phone, surely Pillar comes with basic features as well. Nothing special regarding its features, nevertheless its full QWERTY keyboard is the only strength. To be detail, here is the detail specification and review of Pillar by Huawei for your reference.

Huawei M615 Pillar comes as a feature phone with full portrait QWERTY keyboard. The dimension of the phone comes at 109.2 x 61 x 12.7 mm along with its 99 grams weight. The display on the front side features 2.0 inches TFT screen with a respectable 320 x 480 pixels resolution. Below the screen is navigation array and full QWERTY keyboard arranged in four rows and portrait mode. The back side is resided by camera lens and speakerphone.

Huawei M615 Pillar

Huawei M615 Pillar runs on Cricket’s CDMA network and supports CDMA2000 1x up to 153 Kbps data network. To browse internet, Pillar is equipped by built-in web browser supports WAP 2.0 or xHTML web pages. Pillar also comes with other connectivity such as Bluetooth with A2DP and micro USB connection. There is also GPS navigation system supports A-GPS.

Huawei M615 Pillar is also equipped by camera but it comes with limited features. The camera only features in 0.3 megapixel VGA camera with no autofocus and no flash. However, it manages to capture images up to 640 x 480 pixels resolution. Sadly, the camera can only capture images and cannot be functioned to record video. To store data, Pillar provides additional external memory via microSD card up to 16 GB only along with its internal memory. As a basic phone, the multimedia also comes as a basic one. Pillar still provides multimedia feature but it is very limited. There is only a music player that supports MP3/AAC music formats.

Coming as a basic phone surely Pillar comes with basic features as well. In addition to its full QWERTY keyboard, the main concern of Pillar will definitely be basic messaging feature. Don’t expect too much on its messaging features as Pillar is only a basic phone. Those messaging features that are provided include text messaging (SMS) and multimedia messaging (MMS), Instant Messaging (IM) and Email. There is no stand-alone email client provided but you can still access email by opening your email account through web browser. Pillar also comes with 1.000 entries of Phonebook where each may consist of multiple phone number, photo caller ID, ringtone ID and other related information. Organizer features include Calendar, Alarm, and Calculator. Notification types coming to Pillar are Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration mode, and Silent mode. Other basic features are speakerphone, voice recorder, voice memo, and games. Another disappointment also comes at the battery that equips Huawei M615 Pillar. The battery only comes in standard battery Li-Ion 900 mAh. In average, it manages to last up to 4 hours 30 minutes of talk time or 240 hours of standby time.

Stick to Basic With Samsung Chrono SCH-R261

Nowadays many smartphones are released to satisfy our technology hunger, however still there are people who stay stick to basic phone and don’t want to be bothered with the complexity of smartphone features. For that reasons, Samsung released its very basic phone namely Samsung Chrono SCH-R261. It can be said that it is a very basic phone as it main features are for calling and messaging - don’t expect grand multimedia features on this phone. In details, here is the review of Samsung Chrono for your reference.

Samsung Chrono SCH-R261

Samsung Chrono SCH-R261 comes with a clamshell design measuring 94 x 46 x 17 mm and weighing 89 grams. It is equipped by two display; external and internal display. The external display located on the front side as the clamshell closed features 1.7 inches CSTN display. It manages to show signal strength, battery life, date, time, and unread messages notification. Above the external display is VGA camera. The right side is resided by microUSB charging port and camera key while the left side is volume rocker keys. Open up the clamshell through its sturdy hinge to reveal the 2 inches TFT internal display in QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) resolution. The internal display is quite bright with blocky fonts, however menu icons seems slightly blur. Below the internal display are navigation array and alphanumerical keypad. Navigation array consists of two soft keys and a square directional pad with central OK key as well as a Send key, a Clear key, and an End key. Alphanumerical keypad comes with roomy space and easy to use keys.

Samsung Chrono SCH-R261 runs over CDMA network and manages to reach EV-DO data network. Chrono's call quality is excellent and voices sound natural enough. Experiencing internet with EV-DO Rev. 0 up to 2.4 Mbps data network can be done by using Myriad 6.2 Web browser that supports WAP 2.0/xHTML web pages. Unfortunately, Chrono doesn’t feature WiFi but it still has Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP and EDR. MicroUSB port is only functioned to charge phone.

As mention earlier, don’t expect too much on multimedia features, as Samsung Chrono SCH-R261 comes with no music player, no video player and no camcorder. In multimedia feature, Chrono is only equipped by VGA (0.3 megapixels) camera that can capture images up to 640 x 480 pixels. As it lacks of autofocus and flash as well as low resolution, image qualities seem far from best but fine enough for casual shots. There is no external memory provided as it doesn’t feature microSD card slot, however Chrono is equipped by 51 MB of free internal memory.

Phonebook can save up to 1.000 entries; each may consist of multiple phone numbers, email address, photo ID and ringtone ID. Messaging features include text messaging (SMA) and picture messaging. Sadly, there are no email and IM clients supporting Chrono. In addition, there is organizer feature including calendar, alarm clock, world clock, stop watch, calculator, notepad, and unit converter. Lastly, Samsung Chrono SCH-R261 is powered by standard battery Li-Ion 800 mAh. The battery life is average at 5 hours 11 minutes of talk time or at 300 hours of standby time.

Review of Motorola Theory for Boost Mobile

Another messaging phone, here is Motorola Theory for Boost Mobile. At first glance, it looks like BlackBerry phone but don't expect too much on this phone. It is not a smartphone but merely a basic phone with full QWERTY keyboard and messaging feature as its main concern. In details, here is the review of Theory by Motorola.

Motorola Theory

Motorola Theory comes with a candybar design with full QWERTY keyboard in portrait mode; just like typical BlackBerry design. It is covered up by plastic chassis with rounded edges and soft-touch finished plastic on the back side. It fells compact and comfortable on hand measuring 112 x 60.5 x 12.5 mm and weighing 110 grams. The front side is resided by 2.4 inches LCD display with 262K color supports. The display looks nice and sharp in its QVGA 320 x 240 pixels resolution. Below the display is navigation array that comes in two soft keys, a camera key, a back key and a circular directional pad with central OK key as well as a Send key and an End or Power key on either side of the navigation array. Below the navigation array is full QWERTY keyboard in portrait mode that is arranged in four rows. Due to its portrait mode, the keyboard feels quite cramped but still comfortable for typing. The back side is resided by camera lens.

 

In connectivity feature, Motorola Theory runs on Boost's single band (1900 MHz) CDMA network and supports 1xRTT data network. Experiencing internet, there is Myriad web browser that works well in opening WAP 2.0/xHTML web pages. Sadly, there is no Wi-Fi support but Motorola Theory comes with other connectivity such as Bluetooth and microUSB connection as well as GPS navigation system.

 

Coming with full QWERTY keyboard, surely Motorola Theory features messaging as its main concern. The messaging features itself include text messaging (SMS) that comes in threaded view, multimedia messaging (MMS), Instant Messaging (IM) and email. IM and email service manage to come with AOL, Gmail, Windows Live, and Yahoo support. In addition, email service also supports IMAP and POP3 email accounts.

 

Motorola Theory is also equipped by 1.3 megapixels camera with no autofocus and no flash. It manages to capture images in four resolutions with average yet disappointed quality. Unfortunately, it cannot be functioned as a camcorder. For storage, Motorola Theory only provides 148 MB internal memory as no memory card slot available.

 

Notification alert types include Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration mode, Flight mode, and Silent mode. It also comes with Phonebook that can save up to 1.000 entries; each may consist of multiple numbers, picture ID, ring ID and other related information. Other standard features coming with Motorola Theory are alarm clock, calculator, calendar, notepad, world clock, speakerphone, voice commands, voice memo, and games. Supporting all of its features, Motorola Theory uses Li-Ion 910 mAh battery. It is rated up to 5 hours of talk time or up to 20 days of standby time.

Motorola i412, a Flip Basic Phone for Boost Mobile

Completing its wide range of phone market, Boost Mobile together with Motorola released its flip basic phone under the name of Motorola i412. Coming as a basic phone, it mainly targeting for those who love being simple and don’t want to be bothered by complexity of smartphone. In details, here is the review of the phone.

Motorola i412

Motorola i412 comes in typical clamshell basic phone design measuring 96.5 x 49 x 20 mm and weighing 105 grams. The front panel (clamshell closed mode) is designed slightly raised with a tiny external display on the middle of it. The external display features 1 inch monochrome display that shows signal strength, profile status, battery life, date and time as well as incoming message and caller ID. However, the external display is a bit awkward as it comes in vertical mode, but the text reads horizontally - made you to hold the phone sideways to read it accurately. Flip open the clamshell thorough its sturdy hinge to reveal its 1.79 inches internal display with 128 x 160 pixels resolution and 64.000 colors supports. Beneath the internal display are navigation array and alphanumerical keypad. Navigation array comprises of two soft keys, a Menu key, a camera key and a circular toggle as well as a Send key and an End or Power key. Alphanumerical keypad is arranged in roomy space and raise above the surface while each key is designed in square shape. The right side of the phone is resided by microUSB port while the left side is volume rocker keys and PTT key.

Motorola i412 runs on iDEN network (the slowest digital mobile network in America) by Boost Mobile. Reception is good enough and call quality is great overall. It is also equipped by Push-To-Talk feature that delivers good performance. Under iDEN network, the phone's Myriad web browser manages to work well in opening WAP web pages. Sadly, there is no Wi-Fi but Motorola i412 comes with other connectivity such as Bluetooth and microUSB connection as well as GPS supports.

Coming to messaging features, Motorola i412 only provide standard messaging features such as text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), Instant Messaging (IM) and email. Instant Messaging and email comes in Java-based application and manage to get support from AOL, Gmail, Windows Live, and Yahoo. Email service also supports IMAP and POP3 email accounts.

Multimedia features of Motorola i412 looks poor. The phone can load MP3 music but the player is very limited as they are mostly use for ringtone. There is a camera but it comes in poor feature; a 0.3 megapixels VGA camera. Don’t expect too much on this camera as it delivers poor images quality as well. For storage, the phone only provides 5 MB of internal memory without additional external memory as there is no microSD card slot.

Motorola i412 offers Phonebook that can save up to 600 entries whereas each entry may consist of multiple phone numbers, email address, ring ID and other related information. Other basic features coming with Motorola i412 are calendar, datebook, alarm, Calculator, memo pad, call timer and voice recorder as well as a couple of Java applications. Lastly, Motorola i412 is powered by Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery that is rated up to 3.4 hours of talk time or up to 4 days of standby time.

LG 500G, a Messaging Phone for TracFone

Competing in messaging phone market, LG released its feature under the name of LG 500G for TracFone. In fact, it is the first TracFone’s phone that comes with QWERTY keyboard. Some of its features include 2.2 inches display, full QWERTY keyboard, 1.3megapixels camera, music player, FM radio, Bluetooth, microSD card slot and many more. Closer look, here is the review and detail specification of the phone for your reference.

First of all let’s have a look at LG 500G design and exterior features. It comes in candybar design with full QWERTY keyboard. It is simple yet classy phone measuring 114.5 x 59.6 x 13 mm and weighing 94 grams. Its display on the front features 2.2 inches TFT screen with 176 x 220 pixels resolution and 262K colors support. Below the screen are navigation array and full QWERTY keyboard in four rows. Navigation array comprises of two soft keys, a Send key, an End or Power key and a square directional pad with middle select key. Exploring around the phone’s side, there are USB port, headset jack, and volume control keys. The back side is resided by camera lens and speakerphone.

LG 500G

LG 500G is not a smartphone so it doesn’t feature any Operating System. No need to worry about that, as you can still install applications on Java platform. In addition, there is a Single core ARM11 processor with 16 MB RAM under the hood to bring up smooth performance. LG 500G runs on TracFone GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) network and supports EDGE data network. For browsing internet, there is built-in web browser that already supports WAP 2.0, xHTML and HTML web pages. In addition, there are also Bluetooth and microUSB connection.

Coming to camera feature, LG 500G is equipped by 1.3 megapixels camera with no autofocus and no flash. Frankly speaking, it is hard enough to make a good quality image in this camera. It can also be functioned to record video, still in disappointed quality. For the storage, LG 500G only provides 7 MB on-board internal memory. Surely it won’t enough to save all data, for that reason the phone comes with additional external memory via microSD card up to 4 GB. In multimedia feature, there is music player available. Enjoying music player, you can use speakerphone or through headset jack. In addition, there is also stereo FM radio.

Coming with full QWERTY keyboard, surely LG 500G is a messaging feature phone. Meanwhile, messaging features coming with the phone are text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), Instant Messaging (IM) and Email. Email service manages to support IMAP, POP3, and SMTP accounts. It also comes with Phonebook that can save up to 1.000 entries; each may consist of multiple phone numbers. Other features available in LG 500G are alarm, calculator, voice recorder, and games. To supports all of its features, LG 500G comes with 950 mAh battery. It is rated up to 5 hours of talk time or up to 216 hours (9 days) of standby time.

Enjoying Muve Music Feature With ZTE Score

A midrange Android smartphone of Cricket Wireless that primarily focus on music feature, here is ZTE Score. Its music features is supported by Muve Music application that brings up unlimited music service. Given below is the review and detail specification of the Score by ZTE.

ZTE Score design comes in a full touch screen and a candy bar design measuring 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches and weighing 4.5 ounces. The display screen on the front side features 3.5 inches capacitive touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution. Below the screen are four touch sensitive keys represent Back, Menu, Home and Search function. The back side is resided by camera lens encased within a circular pattern.

ZTE Score runs on Cricket’s CDMA network and already supports 1xEV-DO Rev. A up to 3.1 Mbps data network. To get internet experience, there is a WebKit browser supports WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML web pages. Other connectivity coming with ZTE Score are Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, and microUSB connection. In addition, there is GPS navigation system with free Google Maps Navigation for voice-enabled and turn by turn GPS directions.

ZTE Score

ZTE Score is a smartphone running on Android OS v2.3.4 (Gingerbread) and supported by 600 MHz Qualcomm processor. It may not deliver extravagant performance but it is sufficient enough to handle Score’s basic needs as a smartphone. The smartphone’s interface comes with five pages of Home screens where you can swipe between.

Coming to the camera, ZTE Score features 3.15 megapixels camera that can capture images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature autofocus and flash. Images quality taken outdoor are average while indoor look granny and almost unclear. The video recording shares the same quality when it records video of 352 x 288 pixels resolution. To store data, there are 110 MB of free internal memory available for users along with its 4 GB pre-mounted microSD card.

As mention earlier, ZTE Score is a smartphone that mainly features music with Muve Music application. Basically, Muve Music is an unlimited mobile music service from Cricket Wireless. It allows you to download music from four major labels. Muve Music application itself consists of several features such as My Music, Get Music, My DJ, Get Social, and Shazam. The application interface comes with Help, Music Player, and Settings icons that are located at the bottom of the screen. When you download songs through Muve Music, songs will be compressed until they reach 32 Kbps. In that way, downloading songs will only take less than a minute. However, the songs qualities then become less than ideal quality.

Messaging features available on ZTE Score are SMS (threaded view), MMS, IM and Email. Keeping in touch with your friends, Score also has SNS integration such as Facebook and Twitter. Other features include pre-loaded Google service applications, Organizer, Voice memo, Java MIDP emulator, and Accelerometer. To support its entire feature, ZTE Score uses standard battery Li-Ion 1200 mAh that is rated up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 10.4 days (250 hours) of standby time.

ZTE Chorus, a Smart Feature Phone

Nearly a smartphone, here is a smart feature phone for Cricket Wireless; ZTE Chorus. Well, it can be said nearly a smartphone as it comes with some pre-loaded Android based applications and also performs as a feature phone. Basically, ZTE Chorus is a phone that put music as it main feature. In details, let’s have a look at the review below.

ZTE Chorus comes with a full touch screen and a candy bar design measuring 111 x 57 x 14.8 mm and weighing 105 grams. It is made out of glossy plastic with rounded edges. Located on the front side is 3.2 inches resistive touchscreen with 240 x 400 pixels resolution. The screen delivers quite good quality and comes with accelerometer and swipe gestures. Below the screen are touch-sensitive keys that represent Menu or Speakerphone and Home or Back function. Between the two touch-sensitive keys is a big round physical key dedicated for music feature. Around the phone’s side are a Lock screen key, a microUSB port, volume rocker keys, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The back side is resided by camera lens and speakerphone.

ZTE Chorus

ZTE Chorus runs on Cricket’s CDMA network and supports 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 up to 2.4 Mbps data connectivity. As mention earlier, there are some Android-based applications that are coming with Chorus. One of them is the stock Android web browser for surfing internet in Chorus that supports HTML web pages. Other connectivity includes Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP and EDR, microUSB v2.0 connection and GPS. Under the hood, ZTE Chorus is powered by 600 MHz processor with 256 MB RAM.

In term of camera, ZTE Chorus is equipped by 2 megapixels camera with no autofocus or flash. It manages to capture images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution in average quality. It can also be functioned as a camcorder to record video but limited only on QVGA resolution at 15 fps video. To store data, Chorus comes with 512 MB storage but only 152 MB is available for user. In addition, there is additional external memory via microSD card up to 32 GB.

As mention earlier, the main feature of ZTE Chorus is music as it is supported by Muve Music application. It delivers impressive audio sound that is utilized by SRS WOW HD technology. It can be said impressive as the application manages to carry out great audio quality with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity. The phone itself supports music in MP3/WAV/eAAC+ formats as well as video in MP4/H.264/H.263 formats.

Messaging feature of ZTE Chorus includes SMS (threaded view), MMS, IM, and Email. Email service manages to support IMAP, POP3 and SMTP accounts as well as Push email. Other features include Organizer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice recorder, Documents To Go, and File browser. Last but not least, ZTE Chorus is supported by standard battery Li-Ion 1000 mAh that is rated up to 4 hours 10 minutes of talk time or up to 220 hours of standby time.

Samsung R720, a Midrange Gingerbread Smartphone

Competing in a midrange smartphone’s market, here is Samsung R720. Some of its features include Android Gingerbread OS, 800 MHz processor, 3.15 megapixels camera, WiFi, GPS, and many more. Closer look, here is the review and detail specification of the phone for your reference.

Samsung R720 design is similar to other typical Android smartphone with full touch screen and candy bar design. It feels compact and rather small on hand measuring 116 x 60 x 12 mm. It also feels slightly light weighing 117 grams, thanks to its plastic chassis. Mostly occupied the front side is a 3.5 inches capacitive touchscreen coming in 320 x 480 pixels resolution. Below the screen, there are four physical keys for Menu, Home, Back and Search function. Around the phone’s side, there are microSD card slot, volume rocker keys, 3.5mm headset jack, power key, camera shutter and microUSB port. On the back side, there are camera lens and speakerphone.

Under the hood, Samsung R720 is supported by 800 MHz processor that decent enough in handling basic needs of the smartphone. To be able to run all the application, R720 by Samsung is supported by Android OS, v2.3.3 (Gingerbread). On the interface, there are five Home screens that can be customized with shortcut icons, widgets and folders.

Samsung R720

Samsung R720 runs on CDMA network and manages to hit 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 up to 2.4 Mbps data network. There is a stock Android web browser with HTML supports that you can use to surf internet. Meanwhile, there is other connectivity such as WiFi, Bluetooth and microUSB connection. Not to mention its GPS navigation system with A-GPS supports.

In camera feature, Samsung R720 is equipped by 3.15 megapixels camera that can capture images in four resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution. Some of camera features include focus modes, scene settings, white-balance settings, color effects, digital zoom and quality modes. The camera can also record video in four settings. For storage, R720 provides external memory up to 32 GB via microSD card along with its 196 MB internal memory. Coming to multimedia feature, Samsung R720 is equipped by a stock Android media player for playing music and video. It manages to play music in MP4/H.264/H.263 formats and video in MP3/WAV/eAAC+ formats.

Messaging features coming with Samsung R720 include SMS (threaded view), MMS, IM, Email, and Push Email. For text input, Samsung R720 only provides virtual on-screen keyboard; alphanumerical keyboard on portrait view and full QWERTY keyboard on landscape view. The keyboard also comes with Swype as an option to ease text input.

Like other Android smartphone, R720 by Samsung also comes with pre-loaded Google service applications such as YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Google Search, Maps, and Gmail. Other features include Organizer, Voice memo, Document viewer, Speakerphone Accelerometer and Java MIDP emulator. Supporting all the features, Samsung R720 is powered by standard battery Li-Ion 1600 mAh. The battery life is rated up to 3 hours of talk time or up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time.

LG Esteem, a MetroPCS’s Best Smartphone Yet

The biggest and best smartphone yet that coming on MetroPCS, here is LG Esteem. Some of its great features are 4G LTE supports, Android Gingerbread OS, 4.3 inches display, 1 GHz processor, 5 megapixels main camera, front facing camera, HDMI-out port, GPS, 8 GB of internal storage and many more. In details, here is the review of Esteem by LG.

LG Esteem comes with large display screen that features 4.3 inches capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors supports and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Within its 480 x 800 pixels resolution, the display looks great and sharp. It is covered with shiny and matte black plastic chassis with silver metal accents. Due to its large display, it comes with large dimension measuring 128 x 67 x 13 mm. It is also quite heavy weighing 172 grams. Above the screen, there are front facing camera and earpiece speaker. Around the phone’s side are micro HDMI adapter port, volume rocker keys, microUSB port, lock or power key and 3.5mm headset jack. The back side is resided by camera lens and LED flash as well as speakerphone.

LG Esteem runs on MetroPCS CDMA network and supports 4G LTE. Surfing internet surely a fascinating experienced as it is supported by high speed CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A up to 3.1 Mbps and LTE data network as well as HTML and Adobe Flash. Other connectivity coming with LG Esteem includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, Bluetooth and microUSB connection. There is also GPS navigation system with Google Maps Navigation and MetroNavigator integration offering free, voice-enabled and turn-by-turn GPS directions. As mention earlier, LG Esteem is an Android smartphone running on Android OS, v2.3.4 (Gingerbread). Under the hood, there is 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that brings powerful and smooth performance.

LG Esteem

For camera feature, LG Esteem has not only one but two cameras; a 1.3 megapixels front facing camera and a 5 megapixels camera with autofocus and LED flash located on the back side. The front facing camera delivers self-portraits and video calls. Meanwhile, the main camera is able to capture images up to 2592 х 1944 pixels resolution in great quality. The main camera can also record video in 720p resolution. Storing all data, LG Esteem has 8 GB internal memory and additional external memory up to 32 GB via microSD card. For multimedia feature, there is media player for playing music and video. Enhancing multimedia features, there is HDMI port that allows you to connect to a monitor or television.

Messaging features include SMS (threaded view), MMS, IM, Email, and Push Email. Stay connected with your friend, there is Social Networking integration that packs applications such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Some of pre-loaded Google service applications are YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search, Maps, and Gmail. The rest features of LG Esteem are Organizer, Document viewer, Voice memo/dial/commands, Java MIDP emulator, Accelerometer, and Speakerphone. Lastly, LG Esteem is powered by Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery that is rated up to 3 hours 30 minutes of talk time or up to 200 hours of standby time.

Samsung Repp, a Midrange Android Smartphone

On the midrange smartphone market, Samsung is ready with its new midrange smartphone namely Samsung Repp. Some of its features include Android Gingerbread OS, 800 MHz processor, 3.2 megapixels camera, GPS, WiFi, and many more. Closer look, here is the review and detail specification of the Repp by Samsung for your reference.

Samsung Repp also known as Samsung SCH-R680 comes with a full touch screen and a candy bar design. It is quite small on hand measuring 110 x 57 x 12.2 mm and light as well weighing 105 grams. As its small size, the display dimension only features 3.2 inches of capacitive touch screen. The display quality is average in 320 x 480 pixels resolution. Below the screen, there are navigation keys consists of two touch-sensitive keys that serve as Menu and Back keys, and a square physical key on the middle serving as Home or Select key.  Meanwhile, above the screen are a proximity sensor and an earpiece speaker. Around the phone’s side, there are 3.5mm headset jack, Power or lock key, microSD card slot, microUSB charging port, and volume key. The back side is resided by camera lens and speakerphone.

Samsung Repp

Samsung Repp is a smartphone running on Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI. Under the hood is 800 MHz processor that brings a quite smooth performance.  Samsung Repp is a CDMA smartphone that already supports CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. 0 up to 2.4 Mbps data network. Surely it brings a quite fascinating internet browsing as the web browser also comes with HTML and Adobe Flash supports. Other connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, and microUSB connection. Furthermore, it is supported by GPS navigation system.

Samsung Repp is also equipped by 3.2 megapixels camera with no autofocus and no flash. However, it manages to shoot images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution. As it is lacking of autofocus and flash, the images come in just average quality. It is also able to record video, but still in average quality. For storage, there are 2 GB internal memory and up to 32 GB external memory via microSD card. In term of multimedia, Samsung Repp brings up stock Android media player for playing music and video. In music player, song is filtered according to Album, Artist, and Playlists. While the music is playing, the interface shows Album art cover and control panel. It also manages to play music in the background.

In messaging features, Samsung Repp provides SMS (threaded view), MMS, IM Email, and Push Mail. Similar to other Android smartphone, Samsung Repp is also comes with pre-loaded Google service applications such as YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, and Picasa integration. Other features includes SNS application, Organizer, Document viewer, Image and video editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Java MIDP emulator, Accelerometer, and Loudspeaker. Lastly, Samsung Repp is powered by standard battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh that can last up to 8 hours of talk time or up to 300 hours of standby time.

Review and Detail Specification of Huawei Express

Together with Huawei, Sprint announced its new smartphone namely Huawei Express. Some of the phone’s features include Android Gingerbread OS, 600 MHz processor, full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixels camera, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and many more. Given below is the review and detail specification of the Sprint’s Express for your reference.

Huawei Express appears in a candybar design with full QWERTY keyboard. It is measuring 114 x 63 x 12 mm and weighing 135 grams. Located on the front are display, navigation array and QWERTY keyboard. The display features 2.60 inches LCD screen that appears in landscape oriented screen. The screen also looks well enough with 320 x 240 pixels resolution and 262K color supports. The navigation array consists of two soft keys, a Home key, a Menu key, a Back key, a Search key and a circular directional pad. Below those is full QWERTY keyboard arranged in four rows. The back side is resided by camera lens.

Huawei Express

To be able to works well and give great experience of a smartphone, Huawei Express is supported by Android ver.2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Under the hood, Express is powered by 600 MHz Qualcomm processor with 512 MB RAM. Those features are well enough to carry out a reasonable number of applications even in multitasking performance. Huawei Express runs on Sprint’s CDMA network and already supports EV-DO Rev.A data network. For experiencing internet, there is a stock Android web browser supports HTML web pages. Other connectivity coming with Huawei Express includes WiFi, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth ver.2.1 with EDR, and microUSB connection. There is also GPS navigation system with A-GPS supports and Google Maps integration.

For camera features, Huawei Express is equipped by 3.2 megapixels camera. The camera can also be functioned to record video in GVA 320 x 240 pixels resolution. To store the data, Express provides additional external memory up to 32 GB via microSD card along with its 170 MB internal memory. Entertaining its user, Express is also equipped by media player for playing music and video. The music player comes with a capability of filtering music by Album, Artist, and Playlists. Its interface appears in standard view showing Album art cover, and control button. It can also come with Background playback. In addition, there is also YouTube player.

Messaging features of Huawei Express include text messaging (SMS) in threaded view, multimedia messaging (MMS), Instant Messenger (IM) and Email. Email services support IMAP, POP3, and SMTP account, not to mention its Push email service. Notification types include Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration mode, Flight mode, Silent mode, and Speakerphone. Like other Android smartphone, Huawei Express also comes with pre-loaded Google service applications. Other features include Organizer, Games, Voice commands, and Voice recording. If the pre-loaded applications seem not satisfy you enough, you may download other Android application that are available via Android market. For supporting all of its features, Huawei Express uses standard battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh that is rated up to 6 hours of talk time.

Detail Specification and Features of Nokia Lumia 710

Strengthened its Lumia’s line, Nokia released its new Windows smartphone under the name of Nokia Lumia 710. It comes as a midrange smartphone featuring Windows Mango OS, 1.4 GHz processor, 5MP camera, GPS and many more. Given below is the detail specification and features of Lumia 710 for your reference.

Nokia Lumia 710 comes with a candy bar and a full touch screen design measuring 119 x 62.4 x 12.5 mm and weighing 125.5 grams. Located on the front is 3.7 inches capacitive touchscreen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 16M colors support. The screen is also enhanced by Corning Gorilla Glass to give protection and Nokia ClearBlack technology to make the screen clear and bright. Below the screen there are physical keys for Back, Menu (Windows icon) and Search function that line up in a row and integrated one another. Around its side, there is a Power key, a 3.5mm headset jack, a microUSB port, a camera shutter, and volume control keys. The back side is resided by camera lens, LED flash and speakerphone.

Nokia Lumia 710 is running on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS with Metro User Interface. Under the hood, Lumia 710 is supported by 1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor with 512 MB RAM. All those features are well enough to bring up responsive and fast loading application performance. Nokia Lumia 710 is a GSM smartphone but it only supports microSIM card. For data connectivity, it already manages to hit HSDPA up to 14.4 Mbps and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps data network. Experiencing internet, there are Internet Explorer web browser that supports WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, and RSS feeds. Along with its high speed data connectivity, Internet Explorer manages to load HTML web pages very quickly. Other connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB v2.0 connection and GPS navigation system with A-GPS support.

Nokia Lumia 710

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Nokia Lumia 710 is also equipped by 5 megapixels camera with autofocus and LED flash. It manage to capture images up to 2592 х 1944 pixels resolution with pretty good quality. The camera can also record video in 720p resolution at 30 fps. For storage, Lumia 710 only provides 8 GB internal memory because there is no microSD card slot. In multimedia features, there is Windows Media Player for playing music and video. The music player is integrated with Zune and manages to play music of MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA formats. Meanwhile, the video player supports video coming in MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV formats.

For messaging feature, Lumia 710 supports SMS (threaded view), MMS, Instant Messaging and Email. Email service is integrated in the universal inbox system and viewed in threaded conversation similar to chatting look. The email setup process is also very easy as it only requires your email address and password. Other features provided are SNS integration, Document viewer and editor, Images and Video editor, Voice memo, Voice command, Voice dial, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Accelerometer, and Multitouch. Lastly, Nokia Lumia 710 is powered by standard battery Li-Ion 1300 mAh (BP-3L) that can last up to 7 hours 40 minutes of talk time in 3G or up to 400 hours of standby time.

Huawei Mercury, a Gingerbread Smartphone by Huawei

Coming into Android smartphone competition, a gigantic Chinese phone manufacturer Huawei released its new smartphone under the name of Huawei Mercury. Some of its great features include 1.4 MHz processor, Android Gingerbread OS, 8 megapixels camera, GPS, WiFi and many more. Closer look, here is the review and detail specification of the smartphone.

Huawei Mercury comes in a full touchscreen and a candybar design measuring 122 x 61 x 13 mm and weighing 139 grams. It is made out of glossy plastic materials with rounded edges. On the front side, there is a 4.0 inches capacitive touchsreeen with 16M colors supports. The screen looks bright and sharp enough in its 480 x 854 pixels resolution. Above the screen are front facing camera and indicator light. Beneath the screen is resided by four capacitive keys for Home, Menu, Back and Search functions. The left side features volume rocker while the right side is left plain. On the top side, there are power button and 3.5 mm headset jack whereas the bottom side is microUSB charging port. The back side is resided by camera lens and LED flash.

Huawei Mercury

Under the hood, Huawei Mercury is powered by 1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8655T Snapdragon processor with 512 MB RAM and 4 GB ROM. To run all of its application, Mercury is supported by Android OS, v2.3.3 (Gingerbread).  Huawei Mercury works on CDMA network and already supports CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A up to 3.1 Mbps data network. Experiencing its high speed data connection, there is a stock Android web browser that supports HTML and Adobe Flash. Other connectivity coming with Huawei Mercury includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 (A2DP and EDR), and microUSB v2.0 connection. There is also GPS navigation system A-GPS support.

Coming for camera feature, Huawei Mercury is equipped by two decent cameras; a VGA front facing camera for self portraits and video chat and an 8 megapixels main camera with LED flash on the back side. The main camera gives its best performance and quality in capturing images up to 3264 x 2448 pixels resolution. The camera also does great performance in recording HD video of 720p at 30 fps. For storage, Huawei Mercury provide 2 GB internal memory and up to 32 GB external memory via microSD card. The multimedia feature comes in stock Android media player with a Huawei skin for playing music and video. It manages to play music in MP3/WAV/eAAC+ formats and video in MP4/H.263/H.264 formats.

Messaging features of Huawei Mercury includes SMS (threaded view), MMS, Instant Messenger, Email, and Push Mail. Like other Android smartphone, Mercury also comes with pre-loaded Google service applications. You may also download other Android application available via Android market. Other features include Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone, Organizer, Photo viewer and editor, Document viewer, SNS integration, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice commands, Java MIDP emulator, Accelerometer, Gyro, and Multitouch. Last but not least, Huawei Mercury is supported by standard battery Li-Po 1900 mAh that is rated up to 6 hours 30 minutes of talk time or 380 hours of standby time.

LG Extravert, a Featured Phone for Verizon Wireless

Together with Verizon Wireless, LG released its featured phone namely LG Extravert. Some of the phone’s features include full QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixels camera, Bluetooth, GPS, speakerphone and many more. In details, here is the review and detail specification of Extravert by LG.

LG Extravert is a featured phone that comes with a full touchscreen design and a slide-out landscape QWERTY keyboard. It is very compact measuring 105 x 53 x 15.7 mm and weighing 122 grams. Located on the front is a 2.8 inches touchscreen with 240 x 400 pixels resolution and 256K colors supports. Below the screen are three physical keys for Call, Back or Voice Command, and End Call or Power function. Exploring around the phone side, there are lock screen key, 3.5mm headset jack, camera key, microUSB charging or data port, and volume control keys. Slide the phone to the right to reveal the landscape full QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard is arranged in four rows where each key comes in individual button. The back side is resided by camera lens and speakerphone.

LG Extravert

LG Extravert runs on Verizon’s CDMA network and supports CDMA2000 1x up to 153 Kbps data network. To experience internet, Extravert has a built-in web browser that supports WAP 2.0/xHTML web pages. Other connectivity coming with LG Extravert includes Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP and EDR, and microUSB v2.0 connection. In addition, it also has GPS navigation system with A-GPS supports.

For camera, LG Extravert is equipped by 2 megapixels camera with no autofocus and no flash. However, it can capture images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. Some of camera features are digital zoom, night mode, and self-timer. It also manages to record video in 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) resolution. To store data, LG Extravert provides external memory up to 32 GB via microSD card. In multimedia feature, there is media player for playing music and video. The media player manages to play music in MP3/WMA/eAAC+ formats and video in MP4/H.264 formats. As well, there is Stereo FM radio with RDS.

Coming with full QWERTY keyboard, LG Extravert is surely a featured phone that mostly concerned with messaging feature. Extravert offers complete messaging services including text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), Instant Messenger (IM) and Email. The email service supports IMAP, POP3, and SMTP accounts. To get easier and faster messaging experience, there is a predictive text input. LG Extravert also provides Phonebook that can save up to 1.000 entries; each may consist of multiple phone numbers, email address, notes, ringtone ID, and picture ID. Notification types include Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration mode, Flight mode, Silent mode, and Speakerphone.

Other features available in Extravert include Games, Organizer, SNS applications, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice commands, and Accelerometer. In term of battery, LG Extravert is powered by standard battery Li-Ion 1000 mAh. The battery life can last up to 5 hours 50 minutes of talk time or up to 22.9 days of standby time.

Review and Detail Specification of Huawei Ascend II

Competing in smartphone market, Huawei comes up with its new smartphone namely Huawei Ascend II. It may not the best smartphone, but it can be an alternative smartphone you can choose when you have low budget. Its main features include 600 MHz processor, Android Gingerbread OS, 5 megapixels camera, GPS, Bluetooth and many more. Given below is the review and detail specification of Ascend II for your references.

Huawei Ascend II appears as a full touch screen phone made out of glossy plastic. Along with its glossy looks, it also comes in contrasting color black and with; the front side and around phone’s side are colored in black while the back side is in white. Thanks to its plastic material chassis that the phone fells very light weighing 120 grams in the dimension of 117 x 61 x 13 mm. The front side is resided by 3.5 inches capacitive touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution and 256K colors support. Nothing special concerning the screen as it is considered as a standard resolution screen for lower end smartphones.

Huawei Ascend II

Under the hood, Huawei Ascend II is supported by 600 MHz processor with 512 MB ROM and 256 MB RAM. Meanwhile, all of the phone’s applications run on Android OS v2.3 (Gingerbread) with Android custom user interface. Ascend II is a CDMA smartphone that already supports CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A up to 3.1 Mbps data network. Experiencing internet surfing, there is built-in web browser that comes with WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, and Adobe Flash support. Other connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP and EDR, and microUSB v2.0 connection. Furthermore, there is also GPS navigation system with A-GPS support.

In camera feature, Huawei Ascend II is equipped by 5 megapixels camera with no flash. It manage to capture images up to 2592 х 1944 pixels resolution but still in average quality. It can also be functioned as a camcorder that share similar quality. Storing the data, Ascend II features 160 MB of internal memory. If that is not enough, there is additional external memory up to 32 GB via microSD card. For multimedia, Ascend II is supported by standard stock Android media player for playing music and videos. The media player manages to play music coming in MP3/WAV/eAAC+ formats while the video player supports video in MP4/H.263/H.264 formats.

Messaging features include SMS (threaded view), MMS, Instant Messaging, and Email. Text input can only be done using virtual on screen keyboard that appears in full QWERTY keyboard on both portrait and landscape view. As any other Android smartphone, Ascend II comes with pre-loaded Google service applications such as Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Talk. You can also download other Andriod applications via Android market. Other features provided include SNS Integration, Organizer, Photo Viewer and Editor, Document Viewer, Voice Memo, Voice Dial, Java MIDP Emulator, Accelerometer, and Loudspeaker. Last but not least, Huawei Ascend II is powered by Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh that is rated up to 300 hours of standby time or 3 hours 40 minutes of talk time.

Review of BlackBerry Curve 9350 for Sprint

Designed for Sprint, RIM released its new Curve’s line namely BlackBerry Curve 9350. It is basically a CDMA version of Curve 9360 for T-Mobile. Some of its main features include 800 MHz processor, BlackBerry OS 7, 5 megapixels camera, BBM 6, and many more. In details, here is the review of Curve 9350.

BlackBerry Curve 9350 comes in candy bar design and full QWERTY keyboard with inward tapered on the edges and outward tapered on the top and bottom sides. It appears to be the smallest and slimmest yet among other BlackBerry phones measuring 109 x 60 x 11 mm. It is also very light weighing only 99 grams, thanks to its plastic materials. The display located on the front side features 2.44 inches TFT screen with 480 x 360 pixels resolution. Below the screen are physical keys for Send, Menu, Back, and End or Power function along with an optical trackpad in the middle of those keys. The QWERTY keyboard is arranged in four rows and individually separated. Around the phone’s side are microUSB port, 3.5 mm headset jack, screen lock key, volume rocker and customizable shortcut key. The back side is resided by camera lens and LED flash.

BlackBerry Curve 9350

BlackBerry Curve 9350 is powered by 800 MHz Marvell processor with 512 MB RAM and runs under BlackBerry OS 7.0. The smartphone’s interface doesn’t change much from its predecessor OS 6 which features directory-based home screens and collapsible notification trays. Aside its standard RIM applications, Curve 9350 also comes with Social Media application such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Being Sprint’s smartphone, surely Curve also has Sprint’s standard applications that virtually installed including SprintTV, Football and Telenav navigation.

Like other Blackberry smartphones, Curve 9350 gives its best performance on messaging and email service. All messaging services including email are integrated together. Its BBM service has been upgraded to BBM 6 that offers better integration with third party applications. In corporate email service, Curve 9350 supports BlackBerry Enterprise Server, IBM Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise and Microsoft Exchange. You may also use your POP3 or IMAP4 email accounts, up to 10 different accounts. Not to mention its preloaded email web services including Gmail and Yahoo! Mail.

Curve 9350 is a CDMA smartphone running on Sprint’s CDMA network. On its data connectivity, it already supports CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A up to 3.1 Mbps data network. For browsing internet, there is a WebKit browser that supports HTML web pages. Other connectivity includes WiFi, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, NFC, microUSB v2.0 connection and GPS navigation system.

Coming to its camera, BlackBerry Curve 9350 is equipped with 5 megapixels camera with autofocus and LED flash. It manages to capture images up to 2592 х 1944 pixels resolution, but overall images come out in average quality. It also manages to record video but limited on VGA resolution. For storage, Curve 9350 offers external memory via microSD card up to 32 GB along with its internal memory. Its multimedia features manage to handle music coming in MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac formats and video in MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV formats. To support all its features, BlackBerry Curve 9350 uses standard battery Li-Ion 1000 mAh. The battery life is rated up to 348 hours of standby time or up to 5 hours 30 minutes of talk time.

ZTE Warp, a Gingerbread Smartphone

Designed for Boost Mobile, here is the Android Gingerbread smartphone; ZTE Warp. It features 1 GHz processor, Android Gingerbread OS, 5 megapixels camera, Bluetooth, GPS system and many more. Given below is the review and detail specification of the Wrap by ZTE.

ZTE Warp

ZTE Warp appears in a large full touchscreen and candy bar design with curved edges. It feels quite large measuring 130 x 69 x 11 mm and weighing 140 grams. It is made out of black plastic material with pleasing rippled texture finished on the back side. The display on the front side features 4.3 inches capacitive touchscreen with 480 x 800 pixels resolutions. Above the screen, there are silver earpiece speaker and notification light while below the screen are four touch-sensitive keys for Home, Menu, Back and Search function. The right side is resided by microUSB port and camera shutter while the left side only features volume rocker. On the top side, there are power key and a 3.5 mm headset jack. The back side features 5 megapixels camera, LED flash, and speakerphone.

Under the hood, ZTE Warp is powered by 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon processor with 512 GB of RAM. To be able to run all the application, Warp comes with Android OS v2.3 (Gingerbread). The user interface uses Typical Android user interface that provides five different pages of Home screens that can be customized by adding or removing widgets or shortcuts. ZTE Warp runs on CDMA network and already supports 1xEV-DO Rev. A up to 3.1 Mbps data network. To surfing internet, there is pre-loaded web browser with WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML webpage as well as flash support. In addition, there are Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, microUSB connection, Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP and EDR. Completing the connectivity feature, it also comes with GPS navigation system with A-GPS support.

ZTE Warp is also equipped by 5 megapixels camera with autofocus and LED flash. It manages to capture images up to 2560 х 1920 pixels resolution. It can also be functioned to record video. For the storage, Warp provides 4 GB internal memory and additional external memory via microSD card up to 32 GB. Come to its multimedia features, ZTE Warp included media player for playing music and video. The music player can filter music according to Album, Artist, or Playlists. While playing music, the interface will show Album art cover and Background playback of.

Messaging features of ZTE Warp include SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email and Instant Messaging. Some of Google pre-loaded applications include YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Google Search, Google Maps, and Gmail. If you are not satisfying enough with all pre-loaded applications, you can download other Android application via Android market. Other features of ZTE Warp are SNS integration, Voice memo, Organizer, Accelerometer, Java MIDP emulator, and Loudspeaker. Supporting all of its great features, ZTE Warp uses standard battery Li-Ion 1600 mAh. The battery life is rated up to 11 days of standby time or up to 5 hours of talk time.

Samsung T404G, a Basic Phone With Slide QWERTY Keyboard

Keep footing its position in the entry level phone market, Samsung released its basic phone namely Samsung T404G. Although it comes as an entry level and basic phone, it is equipped with two keyboards to give full texting experience along with other great features. Closer look, here is the review and detail specification of the phone.

Samsung T404G

Samsung T404G comes with a side slider design measuring 114 x 51 x 15 mm and weighing 129 grams. It arrives with two keyboards (Alphanumerical keyboard and Full QWERTY keyboard) to give the best performance of texting. On the front side, there is 2.2 inches screen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution. Right above the screen are the navigation array and alphanumerical keyboard. The navigation array consists of two soft keys, a dedicated message key, a Clear key, a circle Send key, a circle End or Power key, and a circle directional pad with OK key in the middle of it. Slide the phone to the right to reveal full QWERTY keyboards that is arranged in four rows. Each key is arranged individually in rectangular shaped and well space distance. The letters printed in orange lettering and numbers in white. The back side is resided by 2 megapixels camera without flash.

Samsung T404G runs on dual band GSM network with EDGE data network support. It has web browser with WAP/xHTML supports to experience internet. Unfortunately, the browser hasn’t been supported by Flash so you can’t view YouTube videos or any Flash-based site directly. Other connectivity includes Bluetooth and microUSB connection. Being equipped with two keyboards, surely T404G is dedicated to give best performance in texting. Texting will be much easier and faster by using QWERTY keyboard. Messaging features of Samsung T404G are text messages (SMS), multimedia messages (MMS), and email. Couples of Messaging shortcuts are also provided on the phone. Start composing message, you can press the Up key on the circular d-pad or press the dedicated message key that comes with an envelope icon. You may also re-assign the dedicated message key to open inbox instead of composing a message.

Come to camera, Samsung T404G is equipped by 2 megapixels camera with no flash. The camera can also be functioned as a camcorder but limited to 176 x 144 pixels QCIF resolution in MP4 format. Storing the data, Samsung T404G is supported by 40 MB internal memory and additional external memory via microSD up to 16 GB. For multimedia feature, T404G comes with media player for playing music and video. The media player interface is equipped with standard function and appearance.

Organizer feature of Samsung T404G includes Calendar, Notes, Alarm Clock, World Time, Calculator, Stop Watch, Converter, Tip Calculator and Timer. Other features are up to 1000 entries of Phonebook, Speakerphone, Video Recording, Games and Java supports. Lastly, Samsung T404G is powered by standard battery Li-Ion 1000 mAh. The battery life is rated up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 14.5 days of standby time.

Different Materials for Your Cool iPhone Cases

It cannot be denied that Apple iPhone has become one of the best selling smartphone around the world. Everyone seem want to have Apple iPhone smartphone due to its great features as well as its exquisite design. However, some of its users may feel that it is unattractive. Just because of their similar design for all types and their black and white color. In order to make it different, users begin to add accessories on iPhone such as cases. Cool iPhone cases will surely make you different than other users.

Aside from its function to make different look of your iPhone, cool iPhone cases also come as a protection from bumps, shocks, drops as well as scratches, dust, and smudges. Those kinds of protection will lessen the damage when your iPhone accidently drops and make your iPhone in good condition for a long period of time.  Below are different types of case materials you can choose for your cool iPhone cases.

Cool iPhone Cases

Silicon cases - This kind of cases is made of flexible silicon that provides best protection against shocks, bumps and drops. Usually these cases come in a large variety of colors, creating cool iPhone cases. You can select any cases color depends on your mood and personality. It covers the back side and around the sides as well as the edges, but leaving the front side unprotected. Additionally, you will be offered a screen protector as you buy silicon cases.

Plastic cases - Quite similar to silicon case, but plastic cases offers cheaper price. It is made out of polycarbonate plastic with various colors. Gives best protection against drops, bumps and shocks as well as dust, smudges and scratches.

Leather cases - This kinds of cases comes in genuine leather case to give premium looks for your iPhone. Usually it comes in elegant and exquisite looks with different style and colors. The price might be more expensive than other case as it uses high quality genuine leather. But you may choose synthetic leather that looks very similar to genuine leather and give you cheaper price. It also gives protection against outside damages and will keep your iPhone in good condition for long period of time.

Aluminum cases - Usually this kind of cases come in strong and lightweights aluminum materials. Its aluminum case gives the futuristic and modern touch to your iPhone. Different style and designs as well as colors are available to create cool iPhone cases. There are some openings provides around the sides of the case to give direct access as well as openings on the back side for camera and flash. It also gives protection against damages from bumps or drops but not as much as silicon cases.

In the end, it is up to you to choose the best and cool iPhone cases because it surely depends on your preference and needs. The most important thing that you must consider in buying iPhone case is the level protection. Surely you want to protects your valuable iPhone and keep it in good condition for long period of time. After considering its level protection, then you can choose the style, designs or colors suit you best.

Five Real Carbon Fiber iPhone 4S Case

Many iPhone 4’s cases are available on market nowadays with various designs and materials. One for sure, those cases offer protection as well. One that gives its best protection is carbon fiber iPhone 4S case. Along with its best protection, it also comes with an expensive price. That is why this kind of iPhone case typically appeals to a very niche market. For your references, here are five iPhone 4S cases with real carbon fiber.

Carbon Fiber iPhone 4S Case

Ion Stealth Ranger Case - For those who want to have carbon fiber case but only have limited budget, Ion Stealth Ranger Case is the best choice. It manages to keep the price low because it only uses carbon fiber material as an accent on the both sides. The rest of the case comes in polycarbonate plastic material with matte black finish exterior and a soft finished interior. It also comes with a screen protector to give protection against scratches or smudges.

Ion Predator Zero Case - Ion Predator Zero carbon fiber iPhone 4S case is made of plastic with a metallic frame side and real carbon fiber as an accent material on the entire back and sides. The metallic frame itself is available in 7 different colors; gold, gunmetal, silver, blue, pink, violet and copper. Implies for its name, the case is especially designed to provide zero signal interruption; keeping your signal stay strong. The sales package also includes cleaning cloth and anti-glare screen protector.

Ion Carbon Shield Case - Next is Ion Carbon Shield case that comes with a combination of black leather and real carbon fiber materials. It is not only protecting the back and the sides, but it is also protecting the front side of iPhone 4S by using a flip down panel. The flip can be snapped off when you want to use the phone. Moreover, its unique design offers not only a great protection but also functionality and good looks into one case.

Ion Carbon Fiber and Leather Shield Case - Ion Carbon Fiber and Leather Shield Case appears with a nice combination of real carbon fiber in a strip down pattern on the back and high quality black cowhide leather along with black stitching finished. To get protection from this case, you just slip your iPhone 4S into the top opening as it is designed in a pouch style. The case also comes with openings allowing direct access to all buttons, camera and other functions.

MonCarbone Hovercoat Case - The best option for carbon fiber iPhone 4S case, here is MonCarbone Hovercoat Case. It is entirely made of carbon fiber material with a black fiberglass material for the outer sides. It is very thin and lightweight measuring only 0.6 mm thickness and 8 grams weight. It comes in two different finished; Mystery with glossy carbon fiber finished and Midnight with matte carbon fiber finished. It gives protection to the back and around the sides but left the front side unprotected. You can add a screen protector to give full protection on your iPhone 4S.