Nokia N900
At the top of the list is Nokia’s new mobile computing solution - the N900. This is not like the N800 Series tablets that we’ve seen before. The N900 somehow manages to take things in a new direction. The company has decided to go with an open source Linux-based platform called Maemo. Its ARM Cortex-A8 processor should make it quite a speedy device and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration should really make the visual experience pop.
The Nokia N900 will feature –
- a 3.5-inch touch-sensitive widescreen display with an 800 × 480 pixel resolution
- Slide-out QWERTY keyboard and on-screen virtual keyboard as well
- 3G (HSDPA, HSUPA), EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (Micro)
- Integrated GPS with A-GPS support (Ovi Maps preloaded)
- Maemo browser powered by Mozilla technology and Adobe Flash9.4 support
- 32GB of storage, which is expandable up to 48GB via a microSD card
- 3.5mm earphone and handsfree socket (AV out)
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera (Carl Zeiss optics and a Tessar lens) with a Dual LED flash
- Video playback includes XviD support (FINALLY)
- Built-in FM transmitter and radio
LG BL40 Chocolate
LG’s latest in their previous popular chocolate series is the new uber sleek BL40. It’s a large handset with extreme widescreen capabilities. LG has gone with a slightly varied version of their S-Class UI that features multitouch. It appears to be quite a feature rich fashion phone that has a lot to offer users looking for multimedia provisions as well as good looks.
The long and slim (sorry, but there’s no other way to describe it) BL40 comes with -
- a 4.01-inch touchscreen with a widescreen resolution of 345 x 800 pixels
- 3G (HSDPA), EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (Micro)
- Integrated GPS with A-GPS support
- 1GB of storage, which is expandable via a microSD cards
- 3.5mm earphone and handsfree socket (AV out)
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera (Schneider-Kreuznach optics) with an LED flash
- DivX and XviD video support
- Built-in FM transmitter and radio
- Dolby Mobile sound engine
Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
SE’s Xperia 2 or X2, is definitely a better looking version that the previous. It has a slightly more refined and sleeker look, especially draped in black. Hopefully the QWERTY keypad will prove to be a little more comfortable as well. The layout of the handset does seem a little better as well especially with the larger optical trackpad for navigation. This upgrade will be released with Windows Mobile 6.5 (Professional) so we’re looking at a better looking UI as well.
Other features that the X2 will have will include -
- a 3.2-inch touchscreen with resolution of 800 x 480 pixels
- Slide out QWERTY keyboard and Optical trackpad
- 3G (HSDPA, HSUPA), EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (Micro)
- Integrated GPS with A-GPS support
- microSD card support
- 3.5mm earphone and handsfree socket (AV out)
- 8 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash
- XviD video support
Samsung Corby
Samsung’s Corby is a cute little handset that is slated to be in the low end touchscreen category. In fact the approximate pricing is about Rs. 10,000 (non-confirmed) which could easily make it one of the cheapest. The TouchWiz UI’s themes are light and colorful just like the handset itself. It has replaceable rear panels and honestly it seems like it’s directed at the female of our species considering the variety of the colors themselves. This is the cheapest handset on the list but it’s something that a market like ours can really look forward to.
The handset will feature -
- a 2.8 inch touchscreen with a 240 × 320 pixel resolution and 256K colors
- EDGE/GPRS
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
- MicroSD card support
- 2 megapixel camera
- FM radio
HTC Tattoo
In the Android Section, HTC is still the leader in terms of handsets, with a new model being announced on what seems to be a monthly basis. Their latest is the Tattoo, so called because of the interchangeable and customizable panels. The Tattoo is also being marketed as a lower end Android handset directed at the younger segment simply because of this customization option. It’s not going give the Corby a run for its money but for those looking to experience a new OS and the new HTC Sense UI, the Tattoo Android powered handset should fit the bill.
The handset will also feature -
- a 2.8 inch touchscreen with a 240 × 320 pixel resolution and 65K colors
- 3G support EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (mini)
- GPS with A-GPS support
- 3.5mm handsfree socket
- MicroSD card support
- 3 megapixel camera
- FM radio
Motorola CLIQ
It seems like Motorola has risen from the ashes with the announcement of their first Android powered handset the MOTOBLUR. The handset is going to be marketed with today’s fad, Social Networking, as its key element with features that will allow users to always be connected and sync information between their favorite Social Networking sources like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail et al. This feature is what the company is calling MOTOBLUR.
This touchscreen handset also features –
- a 3.1-inch touchscreen with resolution of 320 x 480 pixels
- Slide out QWERTY keyboard
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (Micro)
- Integrated GPS with A-GPS support
- microSD card support
- 3.5mm earphone and handsfree socket (AV out)
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash
There’s plenty more that we can expect to see soon, as mobile technology is only getting better with time. I can say much for the designs of some handsets but this sentiment may not be shared with everyone. To each his own. At least we can be assured that there will be something for everyone and that manufacturers have decided that not everyone has the monetary capacity to pay for what they claim to be the best they can offer. So we can finally look forward to seeing some pretty good handsets in the mid range segment equipped with enough features to keep most users satisfied.
Samsung’s Corby is a cute little handset that is slated to be in the low end touchscreen category. In fact the approximate pricing is about Rs. 10,000 (non-confirmed) which could easily make it one of the cheapest. The TouchWiz UI’s themes are light and colorful just like the handset itself. It has replaceable rear panels and honestly it seems like it’s directed at the female of our species considering the variety of the colors themselves. This is the cheapest handset on the list but it’s something that a market like ours can really look forward to.
The handset will feature -
- a 2.8 inch touchscreen with a 240 × 320 pixel resolution and 256K colors
- EDGE/GPRS
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
- MicroSD card support
- 2 megapixel camera
- FM radio
HTC Tattoo
In the Android Section, HTC is still the leader in terms of handsets, with a new model being announced on what seems to be a monthly basis. Their latest is the Tattoo, so called because of the interchangeable and customizable panels. The Tattoo is also being marketed as a lower end Android handset directed at the younger segment simply because of this customization option. It’s not going give the Corby a run for its money but for those looking to experience a new OS and the new HTC Sense UI, the Tattoo Android powered handset should fit the bill.
The handset will also feature -
- a 2.8 inch touchscreen with a 240 × 320 pixel resolution and 65K colors
- 3G support EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (mini)
- GPS with A-GPS support
- 3.5mm handsfree socket
- MicroSD card support
- 3 megapixel camera
- FM radio
Motorola CLIQ
It seems like Motorola has risen from the ashes with the announcement of their first Android powered handset the MOTOBLUR. The handset is going to be marketed with today’s fad, Social Networking, as its key element with features that will allow users to always be connected and sync information between their favorite Social Networking sources like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail et al. This feature is what the company is calling MOTOBLUR.
This touchscreen handset also features –
- a 3.1-inch touchscreen with resolution of 320 x 480 pixels
- Slide out QWERTY keyboard
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (Micro)
- Integrated GPS with A-GPS support
- microSD card support
- 3.5mm earphone and handsfree socket (AV out)
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash
There’s plenty more that we can expect to see soon, as mobile technology is only getting better with time. I can say much for the designs of some handsets but this sentiment may not be shared with everyone. To each his own. At least we can be assured that there will be something for everyone and that manufacturers have decided that not everyone has the monetary capacity to pay for what they claim to be the best they can offer. So we can finally look forward to seeing some pretty good handsets in the mid range segment equipped with enough features to keep most users satisfied.
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