Nokia 5610 XpressMusic

Our upcoming article will be entirely devoted to Nokia 5610 XpressMusic, summing facts up that one is very close to 6500 classic, while Nokia 5610 XpressMusic is designed after Noki 6500 slide. Such an expansion of the company's portfolio is extremely profitable, the developers only need to introduce a few changes to an existing concept proven by time, which means much lower development costs. This both reduces the resulting market price of such models and approximates the release dates.

Player controls
Nokia was the first company to pioneer the usage of dedicated player controls back in times when they were lagging behind SonyEricsson with their Walkman series. Since then Nokia pays a lot of attention to the comfort of player controls, this stands true for music and non-music solutions a like, camera and business phones included. Most model come with additional buttons whose dedicated purpose is that of providing a more straightforward control of player and multimedia elements. It's pretty obvious that pressing a dedicated button is much easier than doing a number of menu manipulations with the regular navigation buttons. All of the Nokia music phones sport dedicated rewinding buttons as well as those performing Play/Pause and player launch functions. The presense of such extra controls is an important factor influencing the consumer's choice in a big way. Another important feature of the dedicated controls is that you can switch between playing tracks without having to quite the menu you're currently in. There are a lot of possible locations used for placing these buttons, varying from the backside of the rotating block or the slide panel to positioning them along the sides of the screen or around the navigation buttons. But one thing that always remains true is that having dedicated controls regardless of their ergonomics and location is much better than having none at all. The MIDP 2.1 update to the Series 40 platform now enables extended usage of the dedicated media controls as supplementary controls in miscellaneous applications like Java applets and games.

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Nokia 5310 XpressMusic

Right now Nokia 5310 XpressMusic is the series' most affordable offer, its price is RM200 lower than 5610, but at the same time the musical capabilities retain the same level, no compromise on this front at all. That effectively means an audio quality no lower than that of Nokia 6500 Classic (and maybe even higher), a maximized mp3 playback cycle when it comes to battery life and comfortable player controls. Effectively the model is a musical incarnation of Nokia 6500 classic, sporting more ergonomics and balance between the functionality and the price.

Thus sporting characteristics like that (and combined with a price quite affordable to the target audience) Nokia 5310 makes one of the best solutions available in this segment. A perfect balance between the price and the functionality is achieved, the handset is very slim, compact-sized and brightly coloured, the controls are very usable and the audio quality is unbelievably high for such a price - an evident bestseller.

Design and ergonomics.
The model makes use of the candy bar form factor, the thickness is mere 9.9 mm. The dimensions are very compact and so is the weight, once you put it into the pocket you can hardly feel it resting there. That's just the way a perfect music phone should be - small and light, easily carriable even in the smallest pocket.

The design of Nokia 5310 is more on the neutral side than flashy. The bright small pieces of red or blue color are still harmonical with the rest of the elements; these insertions are made from painted aluminium, the paint is strong enough to have endured a few weeks of testing without even the slightest scratch or worn spot appearing over the course of tests.

The build quality is rather high, there's no play between the parts and the body doesn't screech even if squeezed hard. The quality of the plastic is quite sufficient, the most part of the phone's surface sports a matte texture resistant to fingerprints. The back panel is made of durable dark grey plastic with a dotted texture and a subtle relief which help to conceal the scratches and worn spots, and also gives the device some intriguing and original looks. The back panel hosts the camera lens (2 Mp), there are neither a flash nor a lens guard. The camera module is quite cheap, the same is used in Nokia 6300, 6500 Classic, 7500 Prism and a number of other Nokia handsets not focused on the imaging aspect. The back surface is also the home to the polyphonic speaker. The company claims some stereo capability for these model, though in reality it's hardly perceptible and in a way muffled, soundling much like mono.

The side edges of the handset, the top edge to be more precise, are more abundant in details. The 3.5 mm standard headset jack is located there, you can use almost any headset with this phone. This standartization is only to the benefit of any music phone since the customer isn't limited to using only the headset that came in the box. The location of the jack is also quite well-thought, due to it you experience no discomfort when carriyng the phone in the pocket with the headset plugged in. A certain question arises, what on earth makes other companies move the headset jack to one of the side edges where it can pose certain discomfort? As compared to SonyEricsson W880i and the rest of the recent SE phones, Nokia 5310 seems to be far more useable and ergonomically trouble-free. Of course, ergonomics is quite a subjective factor, but placing the headset jack on the side is something that is reported to be a really bad idea by a large number of buyers, leading to certain inconveniences while the handset is carried in the pocket. In addition to the headset jack, the top edge hosts the microUSB port protected with a plastic flap, it's fully analogous to the same element of 6500 Classic. The profile switch button is found right nearby.

The bottom edge is completely deprived of any control elements or slots, the right edge hosts the volume rocker (with a wristband holder nearby), the left edge is the base to the slim charger slot. The memory card slot is hidden beneath the battery cover, hot swapping is possible. The device supports card capacities up to 4 Gb, and the common sales package includes a 2 Gb memory card.

The keyboard is quite traditional, made from smooth black plastic. The buttons are big and easy to press, the keystroke is firm and the feedback is accurate, the backlighting is of a white color. The navigation button uses the same material, it's also easy to operate and poses no problems at all. In addition to the traditional set of buttons, to the left of the screen the three dedicated player control buttons reside, those are made of plastic unlike what we observed with the 5300 models, they're quite comfortable to operate too. The dedicated controls retain their functionality regardless of the currently launched application, i.e. even if you're typing an SMS message or browsing through menus these buttons still work as they're supposed to in the player mode, it's possible to switch the tracks anytime. In the standby mode, the player is launched by pressing the central Play/Pause button.

Screen
The screen is of a standart type common for the latest generation of Nokia phones, effectively being a two-inch QVGA matrix powered by the TFT technology, with a pallete of up to 16M colors. The matrix quality is very high, being one of the best found in its class. Comparing the screen to that of SonyEricsson W880i, it becomes evident that both feature almost the same high level of quality, but the advantage (because of a larger diagonal) still belongs to 5310. The brightness levels are automatically adjusted by the integrated luminance sensor (located near the speaker), this element is increasingly becoming a common feature of all the Nokia casual phones (earlier found mainly with smartphones, but things seem to have changed). The mirror backing of the screen matrix eliminates the inconveniences potentially posed by the direct sunlight, the latest Nokia phones are the evident leaders in this aspect. Even while exposed to direct sunlight, the screen remains perfectly legible no matter how hard the light is.

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Motorola W395

Introduction / Preview : Motorola W395

Want maximum features at an affordable price? The Motorola W395 offers you just that – a cool, slender solution to wanting it all without breaking the bank. Enjoy the W395’s entertaining multimedia options, including a 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x zoom, MP3 player, and video capture and playback capabilities. Relish this style-promoting package with all the latest tech tools and toys, all in the palm of your hand.

In Style, In Power
The W395 is sleek, stylish and intelligent – a seamless addition to your own style and personality. At only 18 millimeters thick, featuring tandem internal and external displays, this clamshell handset will turn heads and spark conversations but if you prefer to be discreet, you can place this compact phone in your pocket or purse and take calls wirelessly with a compatible Class 2 Bluetooth enabled headset.¹ Complemented with fun features such as a currency converter, and ringtone composer the W395 is the perfect companion to meet your everyday communication needs.

Follow Your Dreams
With the W395, you can use one mobile device to satisfy plenty of hobbies. Are you a photographer? Videographer? Composer? With the 1.3 megapixel camera, video capture and playback, and iMelody ringtone composition you can be one or all three. When you’ve created a masterpiece you can share your creation with any of your 700 friends in your phonebook.

Don’t Worry, Be Free
Stay on-the-go, worry and wire free with the W395. With up to approximately 500 minutes of talk time and 200 hours of standby time², battery power is just a second thought. Plus, with Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology you can talk freely while not being held up by wires.¹ Up to 2GB of optional microSD card space means you can save a ton of pictures and videos. The W395’s USB connectivity lets you enjoy the benefits of mass storage by dragging and dropping to your optional microSD card. For those that are forgetful can use the integrated datebook, calendar and alarm clock to stay on top of things. The Motorola W395 marks the convergence of modern essential tools into one easy-to-carry device.

Summary of Key Features
• Slim clamshell form factor
• Messaging via SMS, MMS, and EMS 5.0³
• iTAP® 6.3 predictive text entry for messaging
• Analogue clock screensaver, alarm clock, stop watch
• Currency converter, ringtone composer, calculator
• 700 entry internal phone book
• Office quality speakerphone
• Preloaded Java games
• Dual Stack with Jataayu phase 2 web browser
• Version 5.0 Mobile Phone Tools support
• Stereo support via 2.5 millimeter headset jack
• MP3/AAC ring tones, AAC/MP3 player
• At least 5MB onboard memory4 and up to 2GB of optional external memory via microSD
• EMU charging, flash, and PC connectivity
• Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology Profiles: DUN, FTP, HFP, headset, obex

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Motorola W490

Introduction / Preview : Motorola W490

The hip Motorola W490 for T-Mobile an easy-to-use flip phone that offers great style and a little bit more fun for a great price. Thin and sleek, the Motorola W490 makes it simple to slide into any pocket or purse. Inside, the Motorola W490 features myFaves "Fave 5" dialing software, color screen and built-in MP3 music player.

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Motorola W760r

Introduction / Preview : Motorola W760r

The W760r is a rugged clamshell with external antenna, reminding of an iDEN device. It is quad-band GSM phone with 3G support, 2-megapixel camera, microSD slot and Stereo Bluetooth.

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Motorola Z10

Introduction / Preview : Motorola Z10

The MOTO Z10 is a complete, pocket-sized, mobile film studio. This stylish kick slider makes it easy to capture high-quality video, edit clips, create transitions between scenes and add title slides and a soundtrack. Then, budding filmmakers can upload their creation to share with friends and family through any number of Web sites such as YouTube, Google, Yahoo! and ShoZu.

In addition to creating videos, MOTO Z10 features great media playback capabilities. With a crystal-clear 2.2" QVGA screen that displays video at 30 frames per second in millions of colors, consumers can watch their own films or downloaded content. The external storage slot will support an external memory card with up to 32GB of capacity, when available.

MOTO Z10 also takes great pictures. One press of the dedicated camera key launches the 3.2 megapixel camera in only 1.5 seconds. The Superfast burst mode captures up to three images a second, so consumers will never miss a frame of the action. The smart auto focus keeps pictures sharp while intelligent auto-save automatically names and saves images directly to the on-board media gallery or favorite media-sharing Web sites.

MOTO Z10 looks as sleek and stylish on the outside as it is feature-packed inside. The ergonomic design is built with premium quality materials, including spun stainless steel, polished metallic finish and soft-feel textures. With 3.5G HSDPA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and Symbian/UIQ software, MOTO Z10 represents the next generation of mobile device technology for on-the-go content consumers and creators.

MOTO Z10 is expected to be available in Q1 2008.

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Motorola Z6W

Introduction / Preview : Motorola Z6W

Your wireless world just got bigger and better. The MOTO Z6w delivers quick, high-speed wireless services seamlessly across multiple networks in a slim, slider form factor. With the latest in mobile media features and technology, the MOTO Z6w fulfills all of your wireless connectivity and entertainment dreams.

Connectivity that Knows No Boundaries
With dual compatibility for GSM and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), the MOTO Z6w extends your wireless world beyond the normal coverage zones by enabling you to connect in more service areas around the world.¹ From the living room, to the local coffee shop, to the office, the Z6w lets you continue your phone conversations and Web browsing² without interruptions by automatically transferring service from one local network to the next. The end result is a single device that functions both as a home and mobile phone, with fast and more fluid Web browsing and multimedia playing.

Your Mobile Media Home
The MOTO Z6w is the one device you need for storing, loading and playing your favorite media content, whether it’s side-loaded or purchased online.³ And WindowsTM Media PlayerTM 11 with Digital Rights Management (DRM) compatibility lets you transfer or download² your favorite music with a high-speed USB 2.0 connection from a PC or the Web, so your favorite music is always available. The Z6w also carries media must-haves like instant messaging², a 2.0 megapixel camera, 14 frame-per-second video capturing, MPEG-4 video playing and up to 4GB of memory with an optional microSD card4.

Accessorize Your Wireless Wardrobe
The MOTO Z6w connects you between wireless networks as well as today’s most popular technology accessories to create the ultimate mobile experience. Using Motorola’s EasyPair™ technology and stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, the Z6w can be paired with a rich range of compatible devices5. Whether it’s being used solo or with a companion device, the MOTO Z6w always makes a sublime style statement with an iconic slider design that sports a molten gray color-coating.

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Motorola Zante Q900

Introduction / Preview : Motorola Zante Q900

The features of the Motorola Zante includes 2.4 QVGA 65K TFT display, 1.3 megapixel imager, MP3 player, large 5-row QWERTY keyboard, Push email, game controllers, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also comes with Web-browsing with Javascript support and expandable memory up to 2GB with mini SD card slot. Additionally, it provides full multimedia playback support, Danger OS, EDGE connectivity (via T-Mobile), 128 MB of internal flash RAM. The Q900 is compatible with MP3, WAV, MIDI, AAC, AAC+ and WMA formats. The battery life will be 6 hours for nonstop voice calls.

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