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Nokia 3660 Phone (T-Mobile)
Features:
- Features integrated
video/digital camera and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless connection to
other Bluetooth devices
- 3.4 MB on board
storage, MultiMediaCard expansion slot
- Oversized display
with full VGA 65,000 color display for MP4 video playback
- High-speed internet
access, supports Java-based downloads
- Comes with a
Charger and a Hands-Free Headset
- Unit Weight: 4.59 oz.
- Size (in inches): 2.24 x 5.1 x
1.0
Amazon.com Product Description
Overview
Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Nokia 3660 is an update of the
3650 Smartphone, with a more conventional keypad, plus Web and Bluetooth
connectivity, a built-in VGA digital camera, video MMS, and more, all displayed
on a 176x208 pixel, 65k color MD-TFD screen. It accepts MMC cards for
upgradeable memory, and runs on the GSM 900/1800/1900 platform.
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Features: Used simply as a
phone, the 3660's features include vibrating alert, call timers, redial,
missed call indicator, call log, voice activated dialing, any-key answer,
auto-answer, speed dial, mute, differential ring, a separate voice mail
button, and a 500-entry phone book capacity. Nokia also supports TTY/TDD
(Telecommunication Device for the Deaf), and hearing aid support for the
Nokia LPS-3 Loopset, (adapter and Loopset sold separately) |
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Messaging and Internet:
Advanced MMS capabilities built in to the
3660 enable users to send, edit, forward, and receive image, text, audio,
and video messages over the wireless Internet, to and from compatible phones
or PCs. You'll also get instant messaging capability, messaging templates,
SMS two-way messaging, conventional email, and predictive text assistance.
Beyond messaging, the 3660's Internet connectivity lets you access online
services such as stock quotes, road directions, airline information,
entertainment, and more. You can also download Java applications (version
J2ME) to add additional capabilities to your phone, and high-speed data
transfer and download round out the package. |
| Organizer:
Running on the Series 60 (Symbian 6.1)
operating system, this Smartphone delivers organizer features such as a
calendar, calculator with currency converter, date book with event storage,
and voice memo. You can also transfer this data to your PC wirelessly via
the phone's Bluetooth capability.
Fun and Games:
For fun, the 3660 sports a built-in 640 x
480 pixel digital camera, with a video recorder that captures about 10
seconds worth of video at a time at 15 fps. You can also download and play
video clips and movie trailers using the genuine RealOne video player, and
store clips and trailers in the camera for later use. Pictures taken with
the camera can be stored in the phone or sent to others via multimedia
messaging. The 3660 also features 24 chord ring tone capability. Users can
assign different tones for different callers in the 3660's phonebook, and
assign separate tones to denote incoming messages, faxes, and reminders.
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Sony
Ericsson T610 Phone (T-Mobile)
Features:
- The T610 features a
high-resolution screen with 65,536 colors
- Comes with MMS,
which allows you to compose your messages using images, sounds and text
- Supports the Java
and Mophun platforms, making the widest range of mobile games and applications
available for you to download
- Supporting
Bluetooth, infrared and cable, the T610 is fully compatible with any computer.
Your phone books and calendars will stay synchronized and updated
- With a built-in
camera and QuickShare software, you take pictures and store them on your
computer or send them to friends all in a few simple steps
- Unit Weight: 3.35 oz.
- Size (in inches): 1.73 x 4.02 x
0.75
Featuring a high-resolution, 65,536-color screen, this phone supports the Java
and Mophun platforms, Bluetooth, infrared, cable, and Apple iSync connectivity,
features a handy Quickshare camera, and more.
The T610's four rows of animated menu icons
bring a PC-like navigation experience to your phone while still leaving plenty
of room for messages, which the phone's MMS capability lets you to compose using
images, sounds, and text.
With both Java and Mophun platform support,
the widest range of mobile phone games and applications are also available for
you to download and enjoy.
The T610's Bluetooth, infrared and cable
support and ready-to-run iSync make the phone fully compatible with any
computer, so all your phone books and calendars can stay synchronized and
updated.
For extras, the T610 features a built-in
camera and "two clicks Quickshare", which lets you take digital photos in just
two clicks: one to activate the camera and another to take the picture. The
software then enables you to easily send the pictures to friends or store them
on your computer. You can even send pictures from your PC to your phone by
syncing up, and dragging and dropping what you want. Up to 2MB is available for
image, screensaver, and sound storage, including space for the phone's
real-music polyphonic ring tones. You can even listen to your favorite radio
programs by connecting to a Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Stereo FM Radio Handsfree.
Nokia
6600 Phone (T-Mobile)
Features:
- Tri-band GSM phone
with built-in Bluetooth, VGA camera, 65,000 color display and speakerphone
- RealOne Media
Player for the ultimate multimedia experience.
- SMTP, POP3, IMAP4
email support via Nokia's Series 60 Smartphone Software
- VGA camera features
640 x 480 digital still resolution, 2X digital zoom, night and portrait mode.
Video recorder records 10 second clips at 176 x 144 resolution
- Includes phone, SIM
card, rapid travel charger, handsfree earbud, 32MB MMC card, instruction
manual.
- Unit Weight: 4.3 oz.
- Size (in inches): 2.29 x 4.28 x
0.93
Amazon.com Product Description
Compatible with
T-Mobile cell phone service, the Nokia 6600 sports a ton of cool options and
high-end functionality, including: a digital VGA camera with 640 x 480
resolution, 2X digital zoom, night and portrait mode; a video recorder that
records 10 second clips at 176 x 144 resolution; built-in Bluetooth wireless
data transmission; and mobile Internet connectivity, as well as a variety of
organizer and phone calling capabilities. It's all wrapped up in a cool new
design with a high-resolution,65,000 color screen.
Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the 6600 features a 5-way joystick for easy navigation
to a variety of handy features, including voice dialing and voice commands,
integrated handsfree speakerphone, and the ability to record and send memos,
conversations, and sound clips (up to 90 seconds). There's also a dedicated talk
key, menu key, and exit key (among others), as well as polyphonic ring tones,
vibrate mode, and much more. Nokia also supports TTY/TDD (Telecommunication
Device for the Deaf), and hearing aid support for the Nokia LPS-3 Loopset,
(adapter and Loopset sold separately).
Messaging and Internet
The phone's XHTML browser provides high-speed data transmission (up to 43 Kbps)
via GPRS, as well as access to work and private email accounts (SMTP, POP3 and
IMAP). It also supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, and SMS
distribution lists, and lets you send MMS (multimedia messaging service) packets
containing combined image, video, text, and voice clips to compatible phones or
PCs. Predictive text input and text message templates round out the package,
along with the ability to expand your phone's functionality by downloading
Symbian and Java MIDP 2.0 applications.
Organizer
The Nokia 6600's organizer features include a phone book with up to 500
contacts, a full calendar and to-do list, and an alarm clock with a snooze
function, among others. You can sync up your organizer data with your PC
wirelessly via your Bluetooth connection, using the included software (Sync ML
or Nokia PC).
Cameras, Fun, and Games
As mentioned above, the 6600 comes with an integrated VGA digital still camera
with 640 x 480 resolution, 2X digital zoom, night and portrait mode. You can
view your photos on the 65,536 color display, or send them to your computer or
via MMS to a friend with your internet connection. The video recording device
can take 10-second clips at 176 x 144 resolution (or 128 x 96 pixel, if you want
to maximize storage) and provides a 2X digital zoom and audio on/off features.
There's even a genuine RealOne Player for playback and streaming RealMedia and
3GPP-compliant content. To store and organize your captured and downloaded
images, sounds and videos, Nokia provides a dedicated Gallery with the phone.
Additionally, you can add thumbnail-sized
photo images to contacts in your phone book, change your graphical user
interface with a variety of themes, and download new ring tones to add to the
ones already included with the phone. There are also two games included with the
phone: Snake and Mix Pix. The 6600 is equipped with 6 MB of built-in flash
memory and an external multimedia card (MMC) slot for user data (one 32 MB MMC
included).
Vital Statistics
The Nokia 6600 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.28 x 2.29 x 0.93 inches. Its
Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 4 hours digital talk time, and up to 8
days digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/HSCSD at 900/1800/1900 MHz,
using the Symbian Operating System 7.0s, Series 60 platform. The phone comes
with a one year limited warranty.
In the Box
Nokia 6600 cell phone, rapid travel charger, 32MB MMC card and hands free
headset.
Motorola V600 Phone - Next Generation (AT&T)
Features:
- Use the colorful
customizable external display to identify specific calling groups and events.
- VGA camera with 4x
digital zoom, large 65,000 color display supports video playback
- Integrated
Bluetooth for wireless data connectivity, quad band operation allows use on
GSM networks worldwide
- 5MB internal memory
to support downloadable applications, MP3 ringtones, wallpapers, and photo
storage
- Handset comes with
mono earbud, mid-rate charger, and battery
- Unit Weight: 4.4 oz.
- Size (in inches): 1.85 x 3.46 x
0.91
Compatible with AT&T service, the quad-band Motorola V600 cell phone features
Bluetooth connectivity, an integrated VGA digital camera, and MMS with video
clip playback. You'll also get "Situational Lights"--a feature that lets you
light colors for various types of calls--and much more, all displayed on a
large, high-resolution 176 x 220 pixel, 65,000 color interior screen.
The basic Motorola clamshell format continues
to provide a solid and attractive option for any dedicated cell phone user. Its
steel frame is compact and attractive, (the faceplate-changing capabilities seem
a bit unnecessary) and it's loaded with all the essential features you'll need
for power usage plus a few bonuses. You may find the volume a bit high out of
the box, and it goes into hibernate almost as fast as you can dial a number, but
these are minor, adjustable quibbles on a truly stellar phone.
Calling Features
Uploaded Uploaded Used simply as a cell
phone, the V600 features a 4-way scroll key with multiple dedicated function
keys for easy menu navigation. Primary calling features include voice dialing,
integrated speakerphone, vibrate mode, call timers, redial, missed call
indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-answer, auto-redial, roaming
indicator, speed dial, linked (credit card) dialing, phonebook look-up,
phonebook scroll, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, system
select, usage alert, and a phone book of up to 1250 entries, including picture
caller ID functionality. When the phone is closed, its external screen (two
lines, 96 x 32 pixels) displays caller ID, date, time, and various status icons,
including text message waiting, voice message waiting, battery and signal
strength, and voice and message mail. There's even a blue backlight for
nighttime viewing.
The V600 sports well-placed, well-machined
keys, and its compact size does nothing to hinder dialing even for
large-fingered users. The solid scroll keys bring you to very intuitive menus
presented nicely on a single screen, marked by functional but
showier-than-necessary graphics. There are also dedicated external buttons for
speaker volume, voice recording, and ring volume.
Messaging and Internet
The advanced MMS capabilities built in to the V600 enable users to send, edit,
forward, and receive image, text, audio, and video messages over the wireless
Internet, to and from compatible phones or PCs. (Messages can run up to 100k in
size.) You'll also get instant messaging capability, messaging templates, SMS
two-way messaging, conventional email, and predictive text assistance. Beyond
messaging, the V600's Internet connectivity lets you access online services such
as stock quotes, road directions, airline information, entertainment, and more.
You can also download Java applications (version CLDC 1.0, MIDP 2.0, 100k per
application limit) for which the phone provides 5 MB total (shared) memory.
High-speed data transfer and download round out the package. The V600 supports
digital TTY/TDD functionality for the hearing impaired.
Organizer
Organizer features include a calendar, calculator with currency converter, date
book with event storage, and voice memo. You can also transfer this data to your
PC wirelessly via the phone's Bluetooth capability.
We found the V600's appointment scheduling to
be right in line with our fairly basic needs. Other than the universal annoyance
of pecking out appointment details with the ten-key letter system (there's no
QWERTY keyboard here as you'll find on some of the more recent, albeit
early-adopter phones) this phone's organizer features provided enough data entry
space for any busy person taking these functions seriously, but no more.
Fun and Games
For fun, the V600 sports a built-in 640 x 480 pixel integrated digital camera
with zoom and brightness adjustment functions. Pictures taken with the camera
can be stored in the phone or sent to others via multimedia messaging. The 5 MB
of memory available for storing pictures is also shared with whatever
wallpapers, screensavers, ring tones, Java applications, or games you may
download from the Internet. The V600 also features 24 chord ring tone
capability. Users can assign different tones for different callers in the V600's
phonebook, and assign separate tones to denote incoming messages, faxes, and
reminders. Wireless multiplayer gaming capabilities and two included games,
"Bejeweled" and "Stuntman", round out the entertainment perks with this phone.
Conclusions
We liked this phone's very basic camera. It was easy to use and worry-free
(nothing's going to break off), and the device can be accessed instantly from
the phone's top level screen menu. From power on, it only took us a moment to
take and save a fairly nice picture. However, photo quality is only adequate;
about as good as you'd expect for a cell phone circa 2004, as opposed to a
dedicated digital camera. We also found the ring tones included with the phone
to be generally pleasant, and it was a breeze to assign a custom tone to a
number in the phonebook, thanks again to the easy menu system. The included
games were basic and fairly fun (at least once). In "Stuntman", the phone's
vibrate mode provided road rumble as a little car skidded around a bland,
full-color stunt course. But player beware! Once the game starts, the volume
goes LOUD and is not apparently adjustable. Finally, there is a nutty little
feature called Motomixer, which lets you modify various settings on lit! tle
songs that you can download, emulating a very rudimentary, miniature studio
console.
In all, we found the Motorola V600 to be a
rock solid, highly effective cell phone, with attractive and efficient graphic
and audio capabilities. We recommend the V600 without reservations for any
serious user.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola V600's security features include call restrictions, phone lock, and
new password capability. The phone weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.85 x
91.0 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 450 minutes talk time,
and up to 240 hours standby time. It runs on GSM 800/900/1800/1900 mode. In the
box, you'll receive the V600, instruction manuals, a high capacity 750 mAh
Li-Ion battery, a headset/earbud, and a battery charger
Sony
Ericsson T637 Phone (Cingular)
Features:
- The T637 features a
high-resolution screen with 65,536 colors
- With a built-in
camera, you take pictures and store them on your computer or send them to
friends all in a few simple steps
- Supports the Java
and Mophun platforms, making the widest range of mobile games and applications
available for you to download
- Update your
calendar and transfer files to your computer using Bluetooth, infrared, or USB
connections
- Comes with standard
battery and a SIM card
- Unit Weight: 3.26 oz.
- Size (in inches): 1.69 x 4.02 x
0.67
Amazon.com Product Description
Compatible with
Cingular cell phone service, the Sony-Ericsson T637 features Bluetooth wireless
data transfer, a camera, and a 65,536 color TFT screen (128 x 160 pixels) for
the bright display of caller info, pictures, games, and more. You'll also get
customizable polyphonic ring tones, and tri-band GSM 800/1800/1900 service for
worldwide range and clarity.
Key calling features include voice dialing,
picture phonebook, contacts, call list, vibrate mode, ringer profiles, and more.
Organizer features include a calendar, calculator, and an alarm clock.
Using the WAP Internet browser, you can take
advantage of EMS and MMS to send, receive and edit pictures, text and other
graphic messages on your phone or a compatible PC. You can also check email,
sports scores, local weather and more using high speed GPRS data services. You
only pay for data sent--not total airtime, so costs can stay low. For gaming,
the T637's five-way "rocker" joystick gives the controls a real gaming feel. The
phone comes with a variety of games, and promises more to download when you're
done via its Java and Mophun compatibility. There's also a very cool-seeming
built-in 4-track polyphonic ring tone composer. You can even record your own
voice and use it as a ring signal.
The built-in digital still camera features
CIF resolution (288 x 352 pixels), and 2 MB of shared memory to store you
pictures (up to 60 large pictures will fit total). You can send pictures to
friends, or save them as picture ID thumbnails in your 500-entry phonebook.
Nokia
3650 Phone (T-Mobile)
Features:
- Wireless phone with
integrated video/digital camera
- 3.4 MB on board
storage, MultiMediaCard expansion slot
- Oversized display
for MP4 video playback
- High-speed internet
access, supports Java-based downloads
- Integrated
Bluetooth connectivity for data transmission to other Bluetooth devices
- Unit Weight: 4.59 oz.
- Size (in inches): 2.24 x 5.1 x
1.0
Sporting a large, 4,096-color display screen and an unconventional, rotary-style
keypad, we found the sturdy, feature-rich Nokia 3650 cell phone one of the best
designed phones on the market, with excellent ease-of-use, crystal-clear
reception, and a camera, video camera, and Internet access.
In our tests, we found that the comfortable
rounded base of this 5-inch phone rested easily our palm, and the clever retro
button display took only a moment of getting used to. The buttons and disc
navigation felt quite durable, with a nice, solid action. Menu navigation
involves two thin buttons on the top left and right that allowed us to move in
and out of menus; then the standard 4-point clickable disc provided more
detailed selection. There's a separate button for the main menu prominently
below the disc, and the faux-rotary layout of the number buttons helped keep the
navigation buttons out of the way during dialing. The requisite call and hang-up
buttons are intuitively marked, and a futuristic-looking blue light shines
through the numbers on all the buttons for easy keying in low-light areas.
The 3560 delivered consistent, excellent
reception in a variety of testing environments, including a basement-level room
that typically causes trouble with similar phones. The default ring tones were a
bit too gentle for their own good; they were hard to hear in busy outdoor
environments. The tones that we created using the composing feature, however,
were quite audible, even in the midst of lots of noise. The vibrate alert was
also quite effective and hard to miss. Nokia has also preloaded a variety of
other polyphonic ring tones for alternate use, as well as a voice-dialing
feature, which stores 25 numbers and was easy to use.
Thanks to high-speed GPRS connection, users
can access a variety of Web content, such as news, travel information, and
entertainment specifically designed for mobile phones via an XHTML browser,
which supports pages written in both HTML and WML (Wireless Markup Language).
The 3650's calendar, phone book, and to-do list can all be synchronized with a
PC using Nokia 3650 PC Suite software. This phone also supports Java for
downloading business applications, and built-in Bluetooth and infrared
connections empower users to send photos and text in either e-mail or MMS format
to a PC or to another compatible wireless device. Some of the downloadable Java
and Symbian applications provided by Nokia through their website include
Merriam-Webster Word Search, and games like Racing Fever, Avant Go, and
Terminator.
The phone's digital VGA camera is cleverly
built in to the back of phone, and can store up to 1,000 photos at 640 x 480
megapixel resolution on its (upgradeable) 16 MB memory card. Also, the Nokia
3650's photo capability is immediately accessible from the top-level display
menu, so unlike other phones it was easy to snap a photo at a moment's notice.
The camera records images in standard, portrait, and a nighttime mode.
With the same basic set of controls, RealOne
software lets the video recording function capture short, low-fidelity sound and
video clips for immediate MP4 video playback on the generous screen or for
sending to another Web-enabled user. The 15-frames-per-second video recording
rate delivers stuttering, delayed images that look sort of like Neil Armstrong's
transmissions from the Moon. We found this all very entertaining, and
potentially useful for transmitting small bits of information, but hard to take
seriously as a true video recording device.
Among the scores of additional features on
this phone are text messaging templates, where you create a basic message (like
"Let's eat at --- ") then fill in the blank as you wish; a foreign currency and
units converter for the jet set crowd, and a "favorites" folder to store Web
shortcuts and links. For hearing-impaired customers, Nokia even provides TTY/TDD
(Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility. The headset included with
this phone is functional, and Li-Ion battery comes rated for up to 4 hours of
digital talk and 200 hours of digital standby time. The phone comes with a
refreshingly well-written manual. While decorative faceplates and other
accessories are available, we found that even without them, the Nokia 3650 is
one of the most coolest phones we've ever laid our hands on. --Erik Hammen
Pros:
- Great reception
- Excellent, intuitive user interface
- Feature-rich
- Solid build and large display screen
- Fun camera and video features
Cons:
- Large phone size to accommodate large
display screen
- Default ring tones a bit quiet.
How We Tested Battery Talk/Standby Time
When reading our reviews, you should view the
test results of mobile-phone battery talk time and standby time as relative
information only. Many variables, including carrier signal strength at your
location, signal consistency (including incoming and outgoing calls), display
and ringer settings, and battery charging methods and history, will affect
performance. When handset manufacturers and mobile phone carriers list talk-time
and standby-time ratings, they usually include disclaimers about variable
performance and often refer to the times they publish as maximum times. Some
quote expected battery life ranges, and in this case you're probably safe to
assume you'll experience at least the minimum rated range. Note that
manufacturers of dual-mode digital and analog handsets publish battery-life
rates for both digital and analog modes, as analog mode consumes much more power
than digital mode.
Our Tests: We tested digital-mode talk and
standby times with each phone. Prior to each test, we fully charged the phone's
battery according to the manufacturer's directions. To test digital-phone talk
time, we turned the phone on, established a digital carrier signal, dialed a
number in our test lab, and, when the call rang through, took the receiving
phone's handset off the hook. When all went well, we didn't do anything else
except record the time when the phone died. In a couple of cases, the phones
lost the signal and dropped the calls. If we were right there and could redial,
we did so immediately and continued running the test. Otherwise, we halted the
test, recharged the battery, and started the test over. Assuming consistent
carrier-signal strength, this test should represent best-case talk time. And
it's worth noting that several phones' talk-time performance significantly
exceeded the manufacturers' ratings.
To test digital-phone standby time, we turned
the phone on, established a carrier signal, and left the phone in standby mode.
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