Features of the LG KP500 Cookie include:
* 3 megapixel camera with digital zoom
* Video recording
* Touch sensitive screen: TFT LCD, 262k colours, 240 x 400 pixels (3 inches)
* Handwriting recognition
* Music player (MP3/AAC/AAC+/AAC++/WMA formats)
* FM radio
* Speakerphone
* Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email
* T9 predictive text
* Document viewer (TXT, PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS)
* Ringtones: 64 voice polyphonic ringtones / MP3 ringtones
* Wallpaper
* Java 2.0 games
* Phonebook (1000 names)
* Memory: 48 Mbytes plus microSD memory card slot (up to 8GB)
* Connectivity: USB 2.0, Bluetooth
* Internet: WAP 2.0, GPRS, EDGE, web browser
* Vibration alert
* Quad band
* Size: 107 x 55 x 12 mm
* Weight: 89g
* Talktime: 3.5 hours
* Battery standby: 350 hours
source : http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
LG KP500 Cookie Review 2
So, the ergonomics are good, and the screen is good. What else is good? Well, it has a media player that plays most popular digital music formats. It also has a stereo FM radio. It's got a good web browser. It supports email and has a document viewer installed. Connectivity includes USB and Bluetooth, and the operating frequency is quadband GSM, so you should be able to use the phone anywhere in the world.
Now let's take a look at what's missing.
The camera is not as good as the 5 or 8 megapixel cameras seen in LG's high-end phones. It's limited to 3.2 megapixels, and there's no autofocus but this is reasonable when you consider the price. The memory is also more limited at 48 MB, although you can add a microSD memory card to bring this up to 8GB. It's not 3G and there's no WiFi, so web browsing probably isn't a good option, despite the big screen, which is a shame.
Inevitably there are trade-offs between price and features. We feel that LG have got the balance just right with the Cookie. By removing the features that most people won't miss, and by installing an average camera, they've not only slashed the cost, but have also made the phone more compact and easier to use in many ways. As long as you won't miss high speed web browsing or the camera quality, you can have all the benefits of the latest touchscreen phones for a fraction of the cost. For example, on contract you can expect to get the LG KP500 with half-price line rental for the duration of the contract, or a freebie such as a Nintendo Wii Fit, an XBOX 360 or even a couple of hundred quid cashback! With deals this generous, it's very hard to find fault with the Cookie.
source : http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk
Now let's take a look at what's missing.
The camera is not as good as the 5 or 8 megapixel cameras seen in LG's high-end phones. It's limited to 3.2 megapixels, and there's no autofocus but this is reasonable when you consider the price. The memory is also more limited at 48 MB, although you can add a microSD memory card to bring this up to 8GB. It's not 3G and there's no WiFi, so web browsing probably isn't a good option, despite the big screen, which is a shame.
Inevitably there are trade-offs between price and features. We feel that LG have got the balance just right with the Cookie. By removing the features that most people won't miss, and by installing an average camera, they've not only slashed the cost, but have also made the phone more compact and easier to use in many ways. As long as you won't miss high speed web browsing or the camera quality, you can have all the benefits of the latest touchscreen phones for a fraction of the cost. For example, on contract you can expect to get the LG KP500 with half-price line rental for the duration of the contract, or a freebie such as a Nintendo Wii Fit, an XBOX 360 or even a couple of hundred quid cashback! With deals this generous, it's very hard to find fault with the Cookie.
source : http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk
LG KP500 Cookie Review 1
Review: November 2008. Updated February 2009.
The LG KP500 is nicknamed the Cookie. It's billed as an affordable touchscreen phone and in fact there are some amazing deals out there to tempt you. But before you rush off to buy one, join us in a tour of the Cookie, and let's find out what's missing compared to the more expensive rival touchscreen phones.
Let's start by looking at what you do get. You get a genuine touchscreen-driven phone (not just one with touch-sensitive buttons) that is controlled by pressing virtual buttons and icons with your finger or the stylus that's supplied with the phone. Pioneered by the iPhone (and others), touchscreen is the hottest trend in mobile phones in 2008, and it's hard to underestimate the amount of fun that you can have pressing virtual buttons on a screen. Especially for people like us, who don't get out enough. In the early days touchscreen phones were often tricky to use, but these days they're all pretty easy once you've got used to them. We don't think that the Cookie will pose any trouble, although some may find the stylus a nuisance. Anyway, great fun to use! The KP500 also has a built-in accelerometer, which simply means that it senses which way is up and automatically rotates the display. The virtual QWERTY keyboard slides into view when you turn the phone to landscape mode, which looks very cool. The accelerometer is also used when playing games, so you can tilt and turn the phone Wii-style to control movement. You can shake and flip the phone at other times to control various functions. It's all great fun, as long as you don't mind being stared at by passers-by.
The Cookie is more compact than most touchphones. It's about 20% smaller than the iPhone 3G and several millimetres thinner than its big brother, the LG Renoir. And weighing just 89g, it's probably the lightest touchscreen phone ever. We can't think of any lighter ones off the top of our head anyway. But, and this bit is important, LG have cleverly made the phone smaller without reducing the size of the screen. At 3 inches across, it's a big display by any standards, and when it comes to touchscreen, size really does matter! A bigger screen makes it easier to use, and the Cookie is definitely an easy phone to use.
source : http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk
The LG KP500 is nicknamed the Cookie. It's billed as an affordable touchscreen phone and in fact there are some amazing deals out there to tempt you. But before you rush off to buy one, join us in a tour of the Cookie, and let's find out what's missing compared to the more expensive rival touchscreen phones.
Let's start by looking at what you do get. You get a genuine touchscreen-driven phone (not just one with touch-sensitive buttons) that is controlled by pressing virtual buttons and icons with your finger or the stylus that's supplied with the phone. Pioneered by the iPhone (and others), touchscreen is the hottest trend in mobile phones in 2008, and it's hard to underestimate the amount of fun that you can have pressing virtual buttons on a screen. Especially for people like us, who don't get out enough. In the early days touchscreen phones were often tricky to use, but these days they're all pretty easy once you've got used to them. We don't think that the Cookie will pose any trouble, although some may find the stylus a nuisance. Anyway, great fun to use! The KP500 also has a built-in accelerometer, which simply means that it senses which way is up and automatically rotates the display. The virtual QWERTY keyboard slides into view when you turn the phone to landscape mode, which looks very cool. The accelerometer is also used when playing games, so you can tilt and turn the phone Wii-style to control movement. You can shake and flip the phone at other times to control various functions. It's all great fun, as long as you don't mind being stared at by passers-by.
The Cookie is more compact than most touchphones. It's about 20% smaller than the iPhone 3G and several millimetres thinner than its big brother, the LG Renoir. And weighing just 89g, it's probably the lightest touchscreen phone ever. We can't think of any lighter ones off the top of our head anyway. But, and this bit is important, LG have cleverly made the phone smaller without reducing the size of the screen. At 3 inches across, it's a big display by any standards, and when it comes to touchscreen, size really does matter! A bigger screen makes it easier to use, and the Cookie is definitely an easy phone to use.
source : http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk
Touchscreen Samsung S5600 fights back at LG Cookie
By this point it is more than obvious that Samsung are pushing hard on all fronts. Obviously the midrange touchscreen market is the next area where the Korean company aims for with Samsung S5600.
Samsung S5600 appeared on the sly at the MWC 2009 in Barcelona and somewhat escaped the attention of the crowds (and ours too).
Samsung S5600 isn't yet officially announced so the information about it is pretty limited. From what a quick glance tells us the handset will be a low-end fully touch-operated handset running on the TouchWiz UI. It will also come with 3G support, which its main competitor - the LG KP500 Cookie lacks.
It is no wonder that Samsung are entering this market segment having seen the wonders that the Cookie did for LG's sales. We are however yet to see when will the S5600 actually make it to the market and what will its exact pricing be like.
source : http://www.gsmarena.com
Samsung S5600 appeared on the sly at the MWC 2009 in Barcelona and somewhat escaped the attention of the crowds (and ours too).
Samsung S5600 isn't yet officially announced so the information about it is pretty limited. From what a quick glance tells us the handset will be a low-end fully touch-operated handset running on the TouchWiz UI. It will also come with 3G support, which its main competitor - the LG KP500 Cookie lacks.
It is no wonder that Samsung are entering this market segment having seen the wonders that the Cookie did for LG's sales. We are however yet to see when will the S5600 actually make it to the market and what will its exact pricing be like.
source : http://www.gsmarena.com
SMS driving efficiency
By James on 23 February 2009
LONDON, England - Developing new technologies is vital, but implementing older ones well is equally important. We’ve just registered at a new dentist only to find our appointments are to be confirmed (and reminded) by SMS. I’m surprised, and a touch amazed, as it’s the first time I’ve seen or experienced technology being implemented in such a useful way. It appears that even in our lonely little outpost in South East London, mobile phone penetration has reached such a point that such a service can be implemented, and relied upon. But that isn’t really the point here. I’ve since done a little digging to find that a similar service was first tried in Helsinki back in 2007, and another service has been run by the Swedish National Health service since 2003.
The idea behind these services is to reduce the number of unattended appointments. And the system works. The Swedish health service saw a drop of 16 per cent in uncanceled appointments in the first year, whilst the trial in Helsinki whilst not as impressive, still saw a significant reduction in unannounced absences. Both systems are being run by the local health authorities, whereas ours comes courtesy of a private practice.
It wouldn’t be difficult (as proven by Sweden and Finland) for other healthcare organisations to roll this system out, and to take it beyond dental care into general healthcare. In fact, any organisation that requires appoinments to be kept (which frequently aren’t). I know I’m much more inclined to send or respond to a text than I am to make a call (is it just me?).
Applying SMS in such a way reminds me of the kind of stuff going on in emerging or developing countries, where frequently SMS is not only the most cost-effiecient route to reach people, but frequently the only route.
I’d be interested to hear about any other places you’ve unexpectedly come across mobile technologies, and why or how they might have made a difference to you.
source : http://conversations.nokia.com/2009/02/23/sms-driving-efficiency/
LONDON, England - Developing new technologies is vital, but implementing older ones well is equally important. We’ve just registered at a new dentist only to find our appointments are to be confirmed (and reminded) by SMS. I’m surprised, and a touch amazed, as it’s the first time I’ve seen or experienced technology being implemented in such a useful way. It appears that even in our lonely little outpost in South East London, mobile phone penetration has reached such a point that such a service can be implemented, and relied upon. But that isn’t really the point here. I’ve since done a little digging to find that a similar service was first tried in Helsinki back in 2007, and another service has been run by the Swedish National Health service since 2003.
The idea behind these services is to reduce the number of unattended appointments. And the system works. The Swedish health service saw a drop of 16 per cent in uncanceled appointments in the first year, whilst the trial in Helsinki whilst not as impressive, still saw a significant reduction in unannounced absences. Both systems are being run by the local health authorities, whereas ours comes courtesy of a private practice.
It wouldn’t be difficult (as proven by Sweden and Finland) for other healthcare organisations to roll this system out, and to take it beyond dental care into general healthcare. In fact, any organisation that requires appoinments to be kept (which frequently aren’t). I know I’m much more inclined to send or respond to a text than I am to make a call (is it just me?).
Applying SMS in such a way reminds me of the kind of stuff going on in emerging or developing countries, where frequently SMS is not only the most cost-effiecient route to reach people, but frequently the only route.
I’d be interested to hear about any other places you’ve unexpectedly come across mobile technologies, and why or how they might have made a difference to you.
source : http://conversations.nokia.com/2009/02/23/sms-driving-efficiency/
Nokia E75 series review
Nokia E75’s features:-
1. Designed for the best email experience via pre-installed email clients.
2. A horizontal slide out design QWERTY keyboard with a standard numeric keypad when closed.
3. Ovi Files services for accessing files and documents in your PC even when it is offline.
4. Overall dimension: 111.8 x 50 x 14.4 mm; weight: 139g.
5. Battery standby time up to 11 days.
6. Available in three colors: Red, Silver/black and Copper/Yellow.
7. Support N-Gage games.
8. 2.4-inch display screen which supports 16 million colors.
9. 50MB of internal memory with a memory card slot.
10. 3.2-megapixel camera with auto focus, flash and mirror.
11. Video recording in VGA quality.
12. Other features: stereo Bluetooth, USB mass storage, full e-mail and messaging, assisted-GPS with Nokia Maps, a digital-music player, organizer applications, a 3.5mm headset jack, a text-to-speech message reader, a voice recorder, speaker-independent voice dialing, and a speakerphone.
13. Expected to ship in March at an estimated retail price of 375 EUR.
source : http://www.tipandtrick.net/2009/nokias-new-e-series-
messaging-phones-nokia-e55-and-e75/
Nokia E55 series review
Nokia E55’s features:-
1. The thinnest Nokia Phone.
2. A new compact QWERTY keyboard – two letters per key which makes messaging easier.
3. Overall dimension: 116 x 49 x 9.9 mm; weight: 98g.
4. 2.4-inch display supports 16 million colors in both landscape and portrait modes.
5. It has up to 28 days of standby battery life.
6. Supports N-Gage games.
7. 60MB of internal memory with memory card slot.
8. 3.2-megapixel camera with flash.
9. Video recording in VGA quality.
10. Available in two colors – black and write.
11. Other features: Bluetooth, voice commands, text and multimedia messaging, assisted-GPS with Nokia Maps, instant messaging, organizer features, IMAP4 and POP3 e-mail, USB support, a 3.5mm headset jack, PC syncing, instant messaging, a voice recorder, a text-to-speech message reader, and a music player.
12. Expected to ship in the second quarter at an estimated retail price of 265 EUR.
source : http://www.tipandtrick.net/2009/nokias-new-e-series-
messaging-phones-nokia-e55-and-e75/
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