SIEMENS Gigaset SL550 (SL555)

 SIEMENS (Germany) enters at market wireless telephones series Gigaset (SL550 and SL555). These devices differ not only elegant appearance (black body), but also the availability of new features that significantly enhance their capabilities.

Devices equipped with color display, which provides high brightness picture with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, the playback device polyphonic ringing, call with vibro challenge. Supports connection of headphones, handsfree, which is convenient to talk if your hands are occupied and you can not keep up. With these phones, you can send and receive SMS-text messages, with up to 640 characters long (unless, of course, send messages similar length supported by the mobile operator).

The electronic phone book memory for 250 phone numbers are not only information about subscribers, but their pictures. All the pictures and ringtones if you wish, you can «download» to your phone, connect it to a personal computer. In addition, model SL555 is equipped with voice mail.

iPhone 3G

Less than a year since the appearance of the first iPhone, as Apple introduced the long-awaited iPhone 3G second generation of slightly modified design and a host of new opportunities, access to high-speed wireless 3G,your e-mail Microsoft Exchange server and the support of various programs from third-party applications from the store iPhone Apps. New iPhone 3G – is the iPhone, which we have been waiting for. He still lacks some basic features, but compared to what was a previous model year ago – a device marked a new era of development of mobile communications.

The price of the device we sincerely pleased. New and regular customers AT& T (telecom operator in the U.S.) could buy the iPhone 3G with 8 GB of memory for $ 199, but with a 16 GB for $ 299.If you do not need a phone proshity under the AT& T, you can buy it for $ 399 and $ 499 respectively (in this example shows the price iPhone 3G in the U.S. market).

So, is it necessary to buy iPhone 3G?If you are still not purchased iPhone, waiting for the release of new models, now is the time. If you are the owner of iPhone, but want to enjoy more high-speed mobile communication, then it is necessary to make a decisive step.But if you are a user and the iPhone is not going to use 3G, then you do not need novelty. Because the site is available an update to the Apple Software iPhone, to version 2.0 which also gives access to the mail server, allows you to work with third-party applications, and makes available many new features is absolutely free

Notice a difference in the design of the front of the iPhone 3G is quite difficult.Minor changes: silver ring became thinner and the silver protective netting – they are so small that we do not notice them at first acquaintance with the device. But much more change can be seen on the back of the phone. Apple replaced the aluminum cover on the silvery white or black plastic. The black version (model presented in our review) was very attractive, however, silver lid, could be seen far fewer fingerprints and stains than the brilliant black coating.The white version – does not like.

Edges iPhone 3G took just the form of conical shape to approach the curved back of the lid, which makes the device thinner around the perimeter of, unlike the predecessor, but slightly thicker in the center (1.22 cm to 1.19 cm).Unfortunately, the curved lid makes iPhone 3G slightly unstable when used on a flat surface, which soon begins to irritate. The length and width (13.97 x 6.1 cm) remained the same, although slightly decreased weight (133.24 g to 136.08 g).

When the amount of 8.9 cmand permission to display pixels 480×320 preserve its size, but displays slightly more dots per inch (163 to 160), and shows excellent color, clear graphics and smooth motion.  Glass cover the display, turning the sensor device,sensor interface and support the menu remain untouched.

Governance iPhone 3G undergone some changes, but none of them did not surprise the current user. Button “Home” is located directly below the display, and sound control and lock switch stayed on the left side. All buttons and switches are now silver, not black as it was before. Slot for SIM-card is also on the original site, but Apple added to the iPhone 3G a complete tool for removing SIM-card.Below iPhone in speaker, microphone, and input for the charger, you can also notice two small holes on each side of the slots to connect the charger.

If you think that it is now possible to change the battery in the iPhone – this bug – the battery can not be replaced, so we recommend that you do not even try to (though rumor that this time the battery is not vpayana).We are very pleased that the 3.5-mm connector on the headset is placed flush with the surface of the phone that you can use any 3.5-millimeter headset.

The set included cable to synchronize with your PC, cloth for cleaning the screen, a headset, user manual, as well as the aforementioned device for the extraction of SIM-cards.Apple took care of that for the iPhone 3G is not suitable docking station from the previous generation iPhone, but if you suddenly need it – it can be dokupit separately at a cost of about $ 30.

iPhone 3G not only supports all the features the previous version, but also has a new, so we will concentrate on them.Fortunately, for the first generation iPhone owners, most of the impressive number of new products – except the 3G support and enhanced features GPS – will be available with a free firmware update to version 2.0.

Workaholic always please support Microsoft Exchange Server, providing an opportunity to use e-mail, address book, calendar, technology, remote cleaning devices, access to international contacts, and automatic detection.This is another nice addition, is of interest for a new class of corporate users who now will be able to view a working e-mail on your iPhone.

When selecting menu iTunes store (store iTunes) you get to the main menu, Apps Store, the design which in something like a mobile iTunes Store. You can search by name and category, and you can view a list of submitted applications (Featured applications) or Top-25.There is also a function of inspection, there appeared to have already purchased applications have any updates.We have several applications for the iPhone, only with the help of the U.S. payment card VisaGold – because the iTunes store does not accept the Ukrainian or Russian credit cards, generally in the registration section of the CIS countries are not available,as is the case with the original iPhone, or with his younger brother PLERIN iPod.Download software via the Wi-Fi was able to fairly quickly, for most applications, it took only a few seconds, but remember that it depends on the size of the application.Despite the fact that the songs in iTunes can be purchased only through a Wi-Fi, application no more than 10 GB, you can download and use the 3G or even EDGE (if 3G network is not available).

Downloading data over 3G took about the same time, as well as via Wi-Fi, with a difference in a few seconds to download via EDGE was slow. We are also able to purchase the application through the online store iTunes (7.7).We downloaded Super Monkey Ball and then upload it to the iPhone – with a new tab appears under a menu iPhone. The process was quick and easy. Moreover, navigation through the on-line application shop is quite simple.After downloading the applications on the iPhone screen, there are icons that launch applications. What’s most striking in the shop, is that the title is available in full, the entire width of the screen that occurs primarily through the position sensor device.At the time of writing this review, available 27 pages of different categories. Of course, Apple – this is not the first company that makes the phone using third-party software, but as himself iPhone, Apps Store is unique not only because he does, but how to do.The process is simple so that we can not imagine how I had to perform the same process on a device with Windows Mobile. Of course, before you come to a complete delight, please note that some applications are free, but for some, and will have to pay.

Support phone iPhone 3G wireless UMTS / HSDPA, appeared too late for those who bought the first generation iPhone, and who has had disappointed the slow speed of web surfing via the 2,5 G EDGE, but the higher will be the value of second-generation device.Browser Safari continuously increases the speed of 300 Kb / sec to 500 Kb / sec or more. It is a huge leap above the usual for EDGE speeds of less than 100 Kb / sec. Web pages are usually offered for a minute, via 3G open for a second.

While the current iPhone will find your position through triangulation of nearby cell towers and communications satellites, iPhone 3G uses Assisted GPS, which is supported by the satellites, which allows to better define the current location. Assisted GPS also offers live tracking so that you can track the path to the extent of movement. But even with these additions GPS-function iPhone can not replace the special GPS-device. Google Maps opened the route from point to point in the new iPhone 3G, but the phone does not support the motion of rotation to rotate in real time and is not clear whether such a possibility in the next generation of phones.

Last year, Steve Jobs said that Apple had decided not to include 3G in the first iPhone because of reducing the duration of the device battery life. Now the developers the company was able to solve this problemu. Zayavlennoe the time of the iPhone 2.0 of 3G in the conversational mode is 5 hours, 2G-conversational mode – 10 hours, 3G-Internet mode – 5 hours, 6 hours of work for a wireless connection, 7 hours of continuous video playback and 24 hours of continuous audio playback, and finally 12 and a half days of standby.Terms of the continuous playback of audio and video has not changed since the first iPhone.

iPhone 3G actually supports a number of applications that are accessible through the iPhone SDK. This is expected to cost, as Apple has long promised to open the ON-line store selling software.We anticipate that this will happen on 11 July. For example, some games will work with the light regime of energy conservation and many of them will be compatible with integrated accelerometer.

The latest version of iPhone is equipped with the operating system OSX 2.0 with a set of additional features, including the search for contacts, work with documents iWork, the ability to view PowerPoint-presentations, movement and disposal of large amounts of data, the calculator to perform scientific calculations (in landscape mode), the technology «Parental Control»,as well as support for 16 languages.

Despite all its advantages the new Apple iPhone 3G does have some shortcomings. This lack of MMS, stereo Bluetooth and video recording.We also thought that the new iPhone 3G would cost to add the extended keyboard when writing messages, voice dialing, as well as support for Flash in the browser and of course support for memory cards.

LG PRADA

For the first time the existence of LG PRADA became aware in December 2006, it was then the world community has learned that the company, together with LG PRADA develop a stylish, more of a fashionable mobile phone. Although the cooperation has become known only in December 2006, an agreement between the companies was signed on for a year or two, until the public announcement. Because just a week after news of the partnership between the companies, was introduced and the mobile phone, LG PRADA, and is known for a week the phone will not do as well as on the design and everything else, you need at least a year.

Companies PRADA and LG launched the world’s first mobile phone with full touch screen and no keyboard.
LG Electronics (LG), a leader in manufacturing consumer electronics and mobile phones, the company and PRADA, one of the world leaders in the manufacture of luxury goods, announced the introduction of the first mobile phone with full touch screen.PRADA mobile phone from LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough, due to unique, exclusive technical features and the elegance of the product, the first fully equipped with a touch interface.

Elaboration of each aspect of the product, from design to marketing terminals, implemented by LG and PRADA, in close collaboration, with attention paid to the same extent as every detail and unsurpassed quality of design of PRADA, and technological innovation,inherent in the company LG.

And just a month, after years of rumors, was introduced by Apple mobile phone iPhone, which was very similar to that presented earlier LG PRADA.

Participation PRADA company to develop a new product goes beyond the aesthetic appearance of the organization and covers the basic elements necessary for the user as the advanced touch interface, ring tones, pre-contentmobile phone accessories and the exclusive leather case,executed in full accordance with the classical tradition of Italian craftsmen.

«Company pride LG PRADA by LG», – said Scott Ahn, President and SEO LG Electronics Mobile Communications Sompany.«Working together the two companies proceeded in an atmosphere of full mutual understanding and helped to realize a vision in the development of one of the most stylish mobile phones ever to appear in the market».

PRADA Phone by LG is equipped with the world’s first high-touch interface, which replaces the traditional keypad, largely taking the experience of the phone to the tactile sensations.Exceptionally large LCD screen provides comfortable perception of the visual range, providing customers with broad access to basic functions, which include 2-megapixel camera lens with Schneider-Kreuznach,video player and document viewer.In addition to the functions of the phone is excellent appearance, characterized by the smoothness of the surface and the elegant simplicity of exterior forms.

If you switch to standby, colorful icons that are located on its screen, dissolve, and they took a strict black surface.Despite the minimal thickness of the phone (just 12 mm), it contains a set of multimedia functions that include MP3 player and multitasking mode of use of music in the transmission of messages.Additional advantages include the phone memory slot, allowing the user to increase memory and enjoy the large number of images, sounds and music clips.

In late February 2007, the PRADA Phone by LG will go on sale in the showrooms of branded mobile phone and selected PRADA stores in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, with the initial mark price was equal to 600 euro;at the end of March 2007 poyavilya phone and to markets in the Asia region.