Posts Tagged ‘mobile phones’

Smartphone – The Boss

The buzzword these days has changed dramatically and is not limited to making phone calls alone. Smartphone is a tech-savvy providing a series of functions comprising of Internet access and has the aptitude of receiving and sending mails, besides editing word documents. It is a summit of the traditional cell phone and PDAs (personal digital assistants). Mobile phones with the progress of technology gained a galore of features and PDA also extended its capabilities that eventually came as two in one as Smartphone in a single, portable package.

The features of a Smartphone are varied in each model and based on these features is the commanding price. However, certain requirements are a must to be considered while buying a Smartphone to match the hottest trend technology.

The working system:
Generally, the working system of a Smartphone is judged as per its productivity applications. There are Smartphones running a version of Linux, which are struggling to compete with other models featured with Apple or Windows operating system. Looking for a Smartphone is appropriate only after considering the many software applications, as it should successfully provide access to all the features to prove its name.  Read more... (581 words, estimated 2:19 mins reading time)

Top 5 Smart Phones Review

The advancement of technology is emerging with brilliant gadgets and there is a continuous competition among the vendors of mobile phone to outsmart each other by introducing technologically advanced smart phones featured with every potential application. The top 5 smart phones have amazing features making it hard to pick the best, however the following brief review might help in searching for the device that will suit you best.

Apple iPhone – It is a 3GS iPhone having common features of a cell phone such as multimedia and messaging. It is featured with a long life battery, fine multimedia and it runs on a 600MHz CPU with 256MB RAM. It also has a 3-megapixel camera, adding video recording and auto focus. The bottom line is that iPhone 3GS has not shown any significant improvements over the basic generation model iPhone 3G, yet the latest handset of Apple might be considered a compelling upgrade. The iPhone 3GS is appreciable mostly for its speed and extended battery, but the call quality as well as 3G reception could well have some improvements. For new customers it is priced at U$ 599 for the iPhone 16GB, and U$ 699 for the 32GB model. For those who are eligible for an upgrade, the device may be found for a lower price.  Read more... (698 words, estimated 2:48 mins reading time)

Multi-Utility GPS Cell Phone

GPS cell phone may help in reducing gas emissions and keep the environment cleaner in a realistic way proving its multi-utility purpose. For instance, GPS cell phone can monitor idling activities such as `school bus idling` that relates to wasting fuel, and this is obvious owing to the number of buses that traverse everyday while keep waiting for students.

GPS cell phone is featured with a tracking system that allows monitoring busses from a particular location to another, as well as measuring their results of effectiveness. The school buses discharge carbon emissions to a fair share and the worst part is that children inhale these fumes everyday. Implementing this school bus tracking program may result in fewer pollutants from entering the atmosphere. The tracking system feature also allows school busses running in different routes to be safer as it may immediately point out the problems that may occur to the authorities aiming the safety of the children.

Also, GPS cell phones are well-designed to suit the need of the parents while the kids play outside. The parents can keep a vigilant watch sitting indoors and can protect them from unpredictable harm. The cell phones may also come featured with panic buttons as well as automatic alerts that indicate danger, if essential.  Read more... (500 words, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

Taking The World By Storm: Blackberry Storm 2

The original version of the Storm was Blackberry`s answer to the iPhone and was the first Blackberry to have a touch screen. But, unlike the smooth touch screen experience provided by the iPhone and other smart phones, the Storm`s touch screen was not easy to use, there were many software glitches, it was not wi-fi compatible, and trying to type proved very frustrating for most users.

The Storm 2 has a similar look to its predecessor, but that should not fool the user into thinking that it too is not worth considering. The overall user experience with the Storm 2 is significantly better. The software has been majorly improved, it is wi-fi accessible, and the display has been revamped.

The touch screen on the Storm 2 is much more user friendly. Users can now feel a gentle vibration when the screen is touched, but it does also make a clicking sound that cannot be turned off. So trying to discreetly use the phone while in a meeting may not be so easy.  Read more... (512 words, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

How Smart Is Your Smart Phone Choice?

In today`s busy world, people live and work differently than they did mere decades ago. Businesspeople and teenagers alike feel a constant need to be in touch with colleagues and friends. Whether it is keeping up with the stock market or finding out who asked who out on a date, the exchange of information is always flowing and no one wants to be left out of it.

Smart phones provide the solution for people who need to be in touch while they are on the go. The devices generally have phone call capability as well as a built-in organizer/calendar functionality, web browsing ability and email and texting applications. Many smart phones can run word processing and spreadsheet software, allowing a user to have a virtual office literally in the palm of his or her hand.

The options are wide and varied in terms of features and price. A selection of top Smart Phone choices include: Apple iPhone 3GS, Motorola Droid, HTC Touch Pro2, Blackberry Bold 9700 and the Palm Pre. They have some shared features and each has its own unique attributes.  Read more... (693 words, estimated 2:46 mins reading time)