Alltel's new Touchscreen Phone

Alltel has just entered the touchscreen phone scene with the release of the Samsung R800 Delve.

Touchscreen phones are at the top of the mobile phone pyramid. These touch sensitive phones hold the top spot on the cell phone hierarchy. A large number of todays touchscreen devices are touchscreen phones. The iPhone, Instinct, Storm and Dare are prime examples of superior touchscreen devices. Now Alltel has made a move to take a piece of the touchscreen pie with the Samsung Delve. Let's know more about this new and exciting Alltel device.

The Samsung Delve is a TouchWiz device. That means it has a TouchWiz interface that allows users to customize and personalize their phone using widgets. This user interface also enables users to drag and drop applications to the phonetop of the device.

This new Alltel mobile phone features a sleek bar-style design dominated by a 3-inch touch display with haptic feedback. It also offers a software QWERTY keyboard for faster messaging and email composition. It's a slim device with minimal physical keys.

The Samsung Delve R800 also offers a great set of features. It has a 2 megapixel camera with video capture for those memorable moments. It also offers a standard 3.5mm headset jack which allows users to plug in their favorite headphones. It also offers an expansive a 500-contact phone book and personal organizer options.

Alltel subscribers can get the Samsung R800 Delve touchscreen phone for $250 on a 2-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. They can pre-order this new Alltel touch sensitive handset starting on October 30. The device will officially hit the stores on November 7.

Here are the rest of the key features of the Samsung R800 Delve touchscreen cellphone:

• EVDO
• Bluetooth with A2DP stereo,
• GPS
• microSD cards up to 8GB
• full HTML Web browser
• mobile Email
• MP3 player
• speakerphone

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The Nokia 2600 Classic for AT&T

Here's a newly launched phone for AT&T subscribers. The Nokia 2600 Classic has been officially launched by AT&T. If you're looking for a flashy phone with an affordable price, then you should definitely consider this cell phone.

The Nokia 2600 Classic for AT&T offers a stylish design which appeals to users who want to have a fashionable design. This new handset offers multiple messaging options and web browsing via MEdia Net. it's also a good device for entertainment because it provides access to MP3 ringtones, graphics and games downloads.

This new mobile phone is categorized as a basic phone. This means it doesn't have sophisticated features but it comes at a reasonable price and good performance. Basic mobile phones offer easy to use but limited features. The Nokia 2600 Classic is a good device for users who want to use a handsets mainly for calling and text messages.

The 2600 also has a camera with digital zoom, albeit its a basic VGA camera. If you want a stylish mobile phone with a camera then you should check this device out. Of course, the VGA camera probably won't do a very good job of capturing those precious moments. But given the correct lighting, you can get decent pictures of of a basic camera.

The 2700 Classic mobile phone's affordable price is probably is most attractive asset. It's a stylish phone with a very affordable price tag. In fact, AT&T is offering the Nokia 2600 Classic for free . Subscribers can get the phone with any payment after signing up for a plan with a two year contract. The full price for the device is also an affordable price of $150.

Here are the rest of the key features of the Nokia 2600 Classic for AT&T:

• Dual band GSM
• GPRS connectivity
• 128 x 128 pixels TFT display
• music player
• FM Radio
• Mobile Email
• Instant Messaging
• Bluetooth
• MP3 ringtones
• Hands-free speakerphone

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New HP WIndows Mobile Smartphones

Here's some new toys for Smartphone fanatics. HP devices are not as well known as other Smartphone manufacturers like HTC, BlackBerry or Palm but they also deliver powerful and effective devices designed for business. Let's look at two new devices that will be added to HP's mobile phone line up. HP's iPaq devices have their own share of fans because of the multimedia capabilities and business features that they provide.

These new HP Windows Mobile devices are specially made for business users and offer a host of business software. They both have tri-band HSPA 900/1900/2100MHz and quad-band GSM/EDGE radios that provide global roaming capability and high speed data connection. Let's take a closer look at these iPaq devices.

iPAQ Voice Messenger

This HP smartphone offers a compact body that packs a host of personal and business features. The iPaq Voice Messengeroffers enhanced calling experience with the help of voice features and 3G technology. This Windows Mobile smartphone sports a 2.4 inch display with 64K colours and LED backlight.

The iPaq Voice Messenger also offers a 20-key keypad that would allow users to dial quickly when making a call. This keypad is also useful for messaging n and emails especially when combined with easily with intelligent predictive text. This device also offers a 3.1 megapixel camera with auto focus, zoom and LED flash.

Here are the rest of the top features for the HP iPaq Voice Messenger:

• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Wi-Fi
• A-GPS
• microSD cards
• Web Browser
• Mobile email
• media player
• Google Maps

iPAQ Data Messenger

The iPAQ Data Messenger is a sleek device that features a slider design with a 2.8–inch diagonal touch sensitive display. It has a full alphanumeric slide-out keyboard for text messaging and email. This mobile phone is designed to provide an enhanced mobile web browsing experience.

Like the iPaq Voice Messenger, the iPAQ Data Messenger also offers a 3.1 megapixel camera with auto focus, zoom and LED flash. It also provides global roaming so users can use this device to surf the web in many countries worldwide.

Here are the rest of the top features for the HP iPAQ Data Messenger:

• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Wi-Fi
• A-GPS
• microSD cards
• Web Browser
• Mobile email
• media player
• Google Maps

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LG Rhythm Bound for Alltel

I've always featured phones that are bound for major carriers so I thought it would be a change to blog about a phone that will be offered by a regional carrier. This time let's get personal with the LG Rhythm that is headed for Alltel Wireless. It's important to note that Alltel is in the process of merging with Verizon Wireless.

The LG Rhythm is a music-centric or music mobile phone that features a stylish slider design. This handset offers a built in music player and FM transmitter that will appeal to users who want to listen to their favorite songs and artists via their cellphones.

This LG music phone is one of the most affordable handset in Alltel's lineup. Alltel is offering the LG Rhythm music phone for for $119.99 after $50 mail-in-rebate and a two-year service agreement. It will be available in black or white versions.

The LG Rhythm bound for Alltel Wireless also offers other dedicated music features such as a digital signal processing and a graphic equalizer. This Alltel music cellphone also has a 3.5mm headset jack that allows users to pug in their regular headphones.

Let's look at the hardware on the Rhythm from LG Electronics. This music phone features a one-inch circular touchscreen control panel on its slider body. This is located under the device's main display and allows the users to control the main music features.

Here are the remaining key features for this Alltel Music Phone:

• circular touchscreen with interactive UI
• 1.3 megapixel camera with camcorder
• Stereo Bluetooth 2.0
• SMS threads support
• GPS
• microSD external memory port
  

I thought that you might be interested in other LG phones offered by Alltel. Here's a short list of Alltel/LG mobile phones:

• LG Scoop
• LG AX565
• LG AX565
• LG AX380
• LG Wave
• LG Glimmer
• LG AX8600

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The BlackBerry Bold for AT&T

There has been quite a few rumors on the BlackBerry Bold 9000 that is coming to AT&T. There were delays that some experts attributed to poor quality of the products. Then there's also a recent report that there are some indications that AT&T may finally release the Bold.

Bold that may soon hit AT&T stores. The Let's take a personal look at the BlackBerry Bold which is one of the recent devices that has been launched by RIM. The smartphone maker recently launched the Blackberry Flip and the Blackberry Storm, two powerful devices that are likely to make an impact on the smartphone scene.

The Blackberry Bold is a stylishly designed smartphone that offers the wide array of features that are a staple of RIM's devices. This device looks sexy because it has nice looking curves and a slim profile.

The Bold's highlight feature is its high resolution display which has a resolution of 480x320 pixel and 65,000-colors. The name "Bold" was coined by designers when the device's screen was described as "bold" and "brilliant." Some of the experts who have tested the
Bold's display were impressed by its performance.

RIM's BlackBerry Bold has also offers a variety of wireless options. It has quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) which gives users the ability to use the device for global roaming. The Bold also has (850/1900/2100) radios for HSDPA/UMTS support.

RIM also installed a built in 2-megapixel camera with video-recording capabilities and zoom in the Bold. For multimedia, The BlackBerry Bold has a media player that supports a variety of audio and video formats. After all, what use is there for a superior display when the device is incapable of playing multimedia.

Blackberries are known as business devices and the sleek Bold also offer features that are useful for business users such as Wireless email, Organizer applications, Web Browser, Corporate data access, and various email Integrations. All of these features can be viewed in exceptional quality in the Bold's impressive display.

Here are the key features of the Blackberry Bold 9000

• HSDPA 3G data
• 1 GB of built-in memory
• GPS navigation
• Wi-Fi
• video capture
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• memory card slot
• stereo Bluetooth.

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The BlackBerry Storm Touchscreen has been Unleashed

After recently releasing its first clamshell Smartphone, RIM has released another impressive handset with the launch of the BlackBerry Storm Touchscreen Smartphone. Let's take a short look at the details of this amazing device.


According to the official BlackBerry Storm Press release, the touchscreen smartphone will land in Verizon Wireless this fall. The RIM Storm will also be launched in Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand mobile phone markets.

The BlackBerry Storm is a device that is not just suitable for business users but for other classes of customers as well. This device will offer a combination of touchscreen technology and the powerful Smartphone features found in RIM's devices. It also offers a slim design with contoured corners that will attract many customers. It also has stainless steel back and chrome accents surrounding its large glass lens giving it an elegant and high-end look.


Now RIM's devices have been known for the QWERTY or SureType keyboards that helps customers to speedily enter data into the device. Well, the Storm will have a full QWERTY software keyboard when used in landscape mode. It will also have a SureType keyboard when the user holds it in the portrait orientation.

The Storm also offers enables easy and precise typing but with a touchscreen flavor. The BlackBerry Storm's touch-screen has been touted as offering the same response as a physical keyboard. I'll guess well have to wait for the reviews to confirm this claim.

One of the highlights of the Verizon bound Storm is it's 3.2 megapixel camera. It will have flash, zoom and auto-focus. The BlackBerry Bold's camera will also have the ability to record video for MMS and at half-VGA resolutions.

Here are the other key features for the BlackBerry Storm Touchscreen for Verizon Wireless:

• dual-band CDMA radios
• quad-band GSM/EDGE
• HSPA 2100MHz for 3G coverage
• multiple Bluetooth profiles
• standard GPS and a-GPS
• BlackBerry Maps
• 3.5mm headset jack
• media player for music and video
• full HTML browser
• 1GB of on-board memory
• BlackBerry productivity applications
• mobile Facebook

Look for mobile phone reviews and new cellphone ratings of the Storm if you want more info. I'm sure that reviews and ratings for the BlackBerry Storm will be out in the next few days. Stay tune to this blog for more new mobile phones, news and updates.

The New Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Touchscreen Phone

Here's another touchscreen handset for those who dislike normal keypads. Nokia has just launch its first ever touchscreen device. Nokia fans meet the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Let look at he details on this device.

Nokia's press release indicated that the Nokia 5800 touchscreen will first hit European markets in the fourth quarter of 2008. The first Nokia touchscreen mobile phone will arrive in the US and other markets during the first quarter of 2009. Unfortunately, the pricing information for this stylish device was not yet released.

The mobile phone maker hopes to reach out to the youth market by releasing a touch screen-based device. I think this is a great strategy considering that younger users are attractive to cool looking touchscreen handsets. The Nokia 5800 also belongs to the XpressMusic line so its music and media applications will appeal to younger users.

Let's take a look at the hardware. The toucsreen display of the Nokia 5800 measures 3.2 inches across. It will have 640 x 360 pixels for QVGA resolution which makes a a vibrant display for videos and other applications. Interestingly, Nokia's touchscreen device does not use not touch-capacitance but touch-resistance. We'll see now it will perform when the reviews come out.

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and dual LED flashes. It can also shoot video at 30 frames per second. This means that it will have a better camera than the iPhone and the Samsung Instinct. I think it matches up well with the LG Dare's camera.

The device will run S60 5th Edition a platform that supports touch input. This platform will offer a new contacts bar, a new media key and simplified menu systems. The media key will provide access to music and entertainment applications.

here are the key features of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Touchscreen Phone:

• stereo Bluetooth
• A-GPS
• Wi-Fi.
• quad-band GSM/EDGE
• dual-band 850/1900 MHz HSDPA
• stereo speakers
• 3.5mm headset jack

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