Smartphone Review: BlackBerry P’9881 by Porsche Design

March 26th, 2012

Research in Motion has been trying to regain its momentum by releasing new devices which makes use of its new operating system. So comes the BlackBerry 7OS and then the Bold 9900 series with ists cousin the 9930 series which both received quite an attention from consumers. These smartphones though are just not cool and flashy enough for executives who want to use it while on the golf course. Enter to the picture Porsche Design and the BlackBerry P’9981 for around $2,300.

The P’9981 has rolled out in the United Kingdom and the Middle East and is expected to be launched in the United States this Spring.

Hardware

The collaboration between RIM and Porsch Design resulted to the production of the BlackBerry P’9881. This targets competitions like the Motorola Aura, Vertu phones, or Nokia Oro which are also over the two grand mark. And with Porsche Design we know that only the finest materials were used.

The cost does not cover much on the function aspects but more on the eye candy aspect. The P’9881 was excellently crafted. The body of the phone is forged from stainless steel except for the plastic used on its bottom to avoid interference on its antenna. The cover of the battery is wrapped in leather while the keyboard is fashioned from metal plus glass for the navigation buttons. But when you look at it, there is a big resemblance to the 9900.

The brain of the Posrche Design phone is a 1.2GHz MSM8655 Qualcomm CPU with a RAM of 768 MB. The touch screen is good enough at 2.8 inches with a 286 ppi pixel density. It has a 5 megapixel camera that is capable of capturing HD video and works well with its LED flash. The keyboard though is the best feature of this phone.

Software

No doubt that the new BlackBerry 7.0 OS gives the flashy hardware a good tandem. One thing to point our spotlight to is the custom theme for the BlackBerry P’9981. The new theme is said to be exclusive for the high end phone.

Conclusion

The Posrche Design BlackBerry P’9981 will not change how we live but it is a good smartphone for someone who can afford it and is looking for a flashy BlackBerry. For normal beings, we see this phone as a Bold 9900 wearing a fancy costume.

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Review of the Nokia 700: A small phone packed with character

November 15th, 2011

Nokia 700 reviewThe Nokia 700 has a lot of reasons to just chill. Not much is expected of this mobile phone but it might surprise you when you get a hold of it. This is a small pone that is ready for the big things. It has a nice slim 9.7 mm body design with an eye catching ClearBlack AMOLED crisp 3.2-inch screen. It has a 1 GHz CPU working in tandem with a 512 MB of RAM. It works pretty neat for those who want their phones on Symbian Belle OS.

The Nokia 700 also comes with a 5 megapixel camera with face detection, geo tagging, and LED flash; 2gig of inbuilt storage which you can expand with a microSD; FM radio; Bluetooth and WiFi functions; proximity sensor; and accelerometer.

Design

The Nokia 700 will be a supermini if it is car at 110×50.7×9.7 mm in dimension and weighing only 96 grams. According to the phonemaker, this is among their greenest phone so far. The internals are crafted from recycled materials and they used bio-based paint to give the Nokia 700 its nice finish. \

The body of this mobile phone is a good blend of plastic and metal components. It is pretty small but it does not feel too delicate or too plasticky. You might want a bigger screen to come with it though but somehow the ClearBlack technology of Nokia makes looking at the small screen hassle free even outdoors. The keys below the screen do not protrude as much as you expect too but they can still be pressed easily. The same is true for the rest of the buttons like the volume rocker and the lock key.

User Interface

The Symbian Belle is perfect for the functionality the Nokia 700 wants to have. The Belle got a makeover and we can say the polished features like its native apps, menu, and homescreen serve it well. It ticks good, very fluid, and efficient.

Here’s a nice video to give you a peek:

Conclusion

The Nokia 700 is a good phone rolling off the production line of Nokia. It is a good alternative if you do not have the budget for an Android phone. It can be at par in beauty and will not lag much in terms of function.

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iPhone 5 This Fall?

July 15th, 2011

CNET discusses the possibility of an iPhone 5 (and a new iPad) faster than we were expecting….

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Oh and they also show how to operate your home PC with your iPad. Pretty cool! :)

Check out Phones4u for the best possible deals on this (and many more!) phones!

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Finding the best Cell Phone Deals Online

August 14th, 2010

These days you can buy almost anything online, and that includes a cell phone. If you know what you are doing buying your cell phone online can be an excellent way to get a good deal, unfortunately it can also be a good way to end up with an overpriced cell phone that doesn’t meet your needs. Thinking about how you intend to use your cell phone will make it easier to find the best cell phone deal online.

phone illustrationThe first thing that you are going to need to think about when you are choosing a cell phone deal is why you need a cell phone and how you intend to use it. The best plan for a teenager is completely different from the type of plan that a businessman who travels a lot would require. You may want a pay as you go plan so that you don’t find yourself overusing minutes and wind up owing more money than you thought you would. Or you may find that a family plan is a better option. Everybody has different needs and you have to assess what yours are in order to make sure that you make the right choice.

The great thing about being able to buy a cell phones online is that it is easy to make comparisons, this is something you definitely want to take advantage of. Compare everything, compare rates, coverage, contract length and make sure to check out the phone deals at phones4u. There are a lot of options available when it comes to cell phones and the price differences can be huge so it is important that you do your comparison shopping. Not only will this help you to get the best deal it will allow you to see what options are available so they you can make the right choice.

It is important to keep in mind that it isn’t a good cell phone deal if your phone doesn’t work. Not all cell phones work in all areas and some work better in some areas than in others. Obviously you are going to want to make sure that you get a phone that is going to work in the area in which you intend to use it. You will also want to make sure that any contract you sign isn’t committing you to pay for things that you don’t need. A lot of cell phone companies slip in things that will cost you money, watch out for them.

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Google Nexus One Car Dock — The Next Level In Car Docks!

April 3rd, 2010

Google Nexus One Car DockFinally, Google has gotten their head on straight and they have finally released one of the best car docking stations out there for the Nexus One smartphone.  The Google Nexus One Car Dock actually allows you to mount your handset on the car’s dashboard or even the windshield so that you can use the GPS system.

What makes this particular car docking station one of the best is because it actually provides quick and easy access to the voice commands and to Google maps navigation.

This mounting station also has built-in speakers and volume controls so that you can actually hear the GPS as it is telling you where to go!

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Samsung Diva S7070 — All That Glitters Is Gold!

March 20th, 2010

Samsung Diva S7070Samsung has been doing some different and unique things and I have to say that I have been impressed with this company.  Especially since it is coming out with the brand new Samsung Diva S7070 in luxury gold – which makes it just one of the luxury phones on the market right now but definitely the best.

The beautiful color, the breathtaking detail and of course the fact that the Samsung Diva S7070 is designed specifically for women makes the Samsung Diva S7070 the best phone on the market.  This phone is jam-packed with everything that a woman needs and honestly … it looks sweet.

Ladies, you want an awesome phone that is designed specifically for you?  Samsung Diva S7070 is it!

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Looking at the LG Lotus Elite

February 23rd, 2010

lg-lotusLet’s have a little chat about the LG Lotus Elite.  This is a phone that I have personally fallen in love with over and over again.  Not only is it purple and awesome, but it is a phone that has quite a few designs on it and it is actually one of the more stylish looking phones.

LG is a company that I know and that I have fallen for many times and this just proves why.  Phones are certainly unique and different nowadays and this LG phone proves it! 

You want different and incredible?  The LG Lotus Elite is the phone that you are looking for then!

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Motorola Milestone Is Now Available!

February 13th, 2010

Motorola MilestoneWhen you think about it, the amount of cell phone brands and carriers out there, it is absolutely insane to expect you to choose just one.  Well, I can tell you for sure that Motorola Milestone is actually one heck of a phone and Motorola as a brand itself is one of those brands that you know that you can trust, which is huge.

Now, you are probably wondering exactly what a smartphone like the Motorola Milestone is worth – well, it is actually about $199.99, which is a fantastic price considering that you can buy a phone that does not do half as much as this for just fifty bucks less.

The specs you ask?  Well, this is actually an Android powered phone that has a 3.7 inch touchscreen display, a 5MP camera as well as a full keyboard, which is crazy!

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 — It’s In India Now!

January 30th, 2010

BlackBerry Bold 9700It has finally happened – the RIM has just announced that they are actually going to release the brand new BlackBerry Bold 9700 in India.  This particular handset is going to be available via various carriers including Vodafone, Airtel, Tata, Idea Cellular and Loop Mobile, just to name a few of them.

If you are not familiar with the BlackBerry Bold 9700, it includes a 2.4-inch 480 x 360 display, a 3.2MP camera, a 624MHz processor, a 256MB flash memory, a microSD card slot, a full QWERTY keyboard, a touch-sensitive optical trackpad, GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0.

This is a phone that is definitely making waves and has done extremely well in the states and now – it is going to do fantastic in India!

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Come Check Out The LePhone!

January 2nd, 2010

lenovo_lephone_011Cell phones are tricky, tricky things to keep up with.  There are so many different types and so many different brands that you might lose track of the phone that you are in the market for. Well, that is what we are here for – to help you!

Lenovo is one brand that I have been keeping my eyes on and the brand new LePhone is honestly one of the best phones in the world to come out.  While it might not be in the states, China is certainly taking advantage of the LePhone and I can tell you for sure that it is pretty awesome.

The cell phone itself is powered by 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor and comes with two cameras … standard!

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