Nokia N900 vs Apple iPhone 3GS vs HTC Desire – Clash of the Titans comparision

Nokia N900 vs Apple iPhone 3GS vs HTC Desire – Clash of the Titans

The Nokia N900, Apple iPhone and HTC Desire are all the heavyweights of their respective fields. Which one is the best? There’s only one way to find out…

For movie fansEach of the leviathan smartphones has a trump card. The Apple iPhone has access to the fab iTunes library of movies and TV episodes, which can be downloaded for a reasonable price and look great on the iPhone’s screen.

The HTC Desire has that stunning 3.7-inch AMOLED screen – one of the best-looking mobile phone displays we’ve ever clapped eyes on. In a head-on collision, the Nokia N900 may seem like the weak link, but it really isn’t.

The N900′s screen is no tiny postage stamp, at 3.5-inches, but its flexibility in the movie war is unparalleled. Unlike the iPhone or HTC Desire, the Nokia N900 supports Xvid, Divx, WMV and Realvideo as standard. Using an iPhone, you have to convert any videos to specific Apple-friendly formats, and the HTC Desire only has limited Divx support – using an app from the Android Market.

The winner? it’s too close to tell amid the carnage, but if you’ve got a huge video library already, we’d plump for the Nokia N900.

For games and apps
All three of these smartphone giants have access to their own app store. The iPhone has the iTunes App Store, the HTC Desire has the Android Market and the Nokia N900 has the Ovi Store to fall back on.

Which one is the best? This answer is a bit simpler – the App Store, by a country mile. It offers more than a hundred thousand apps, from fart sims to apps to help you pass the bar exam that cost hundreds of pounds.

This fight isn’t quite over yet though. Unlike the iPhone, you don’t have to rely on an app store to install apps with the HTC Desire and Nokia N900. The latter in particular can make use of a veritable treasure trove of Maemo apps available from the Maemo website, and offers full flash support – great for web games and apps. Check out our feature on the top N900 secrets and top N900 games for more.
Winner – Apple iPhone

As a music playerEach of these worthy warriors features a 3.5-inch headphone jack – the first test for any budding music device. What of hardier challenges though?

In sheer flexibility terms, the iPhone is the loser. You have to rely on iTunes to transfer music, where you can merely drag and drop files with the HTC Desire and Nokia N900. Plus it doesn’t offer a memory card slot. The Nokia N900 also offers better codec support, and can even play Ogg Vorbis files if you grab an additional codec.

If you’re an iTunes fan though, this lack of flexibility is no problem. We find that iTunes is a proggy you start off hating, only to find you can’t live without it a year down the line.

The HTC Desire definitely needs an additional memory card to be a contender as the iPhone boasts at least 8GB internal memory, and the Nokia N900 has an incredible 32GB memory built-in.

None can compete with the iPhone’s super battery life optimisation for MP3s though. Using apps its battery life may be terrible, but it’ll last for a whopping 40 hours when playing music.
Winner – Apple iPhone, if you can get on with iTunes. If not, Nokia N900

In interface terms
The iPhone famously has the easiest smartphone interface in the land, but we’re often left hankering after more customisation, which is offered by Maemo and Android.

Both give you control over a handful of home screens, which you can populate with all sorts of neat little shortcuts and widgets. The sheer flexibility of Android wins out for us though, with so much additional potential offered in app form.

Desktop replacement apps let you completely change the way your phone works – you can even design your own interface with Sweeter Home. We’re not quite that ambitious, but it wins the HTC Desire lots of points.
Winner – HTC Desire

For web browsingThere’s fierce sword clashing going on here. The Apple iPhone offers a fantastic control interface, with pinch zooming still feeling better than anywhere else here. Gliding around web sites is a dream, and the virtual keyboard gets pretty close to a full Qwerty for typing in those web addresses. There’s one major boo-boo though – no flash support.

The Nokia N900 boasts full flash, which is still a rarity on mobile devices, but because of its resistive touchscreen, browsing is quite a different experience. No multitouch features and a less casual feel, thanks to the pressure you have to apply with your finger, start swaying the balance back in the Apple iPhone’s favour.

Enter the HTC Desire, offering the best of both worlds – sort of. It doesn’t have full flash, but its mobile version of Flash 10.1 is a good compromise. The superb capacitive touchscreen and multitouch functionality make casual browsing a joy too.
Winner – HTC Desire

The cool factorSome phones have that indefinable “something” that makes them more desirable. They jump out of the mobile mold and become lifestyle items that transcend what they actually do and become essential to your existence.

The iPhone has definitely been one of those devices, but is it past its prime? Do we need some real developments in the iPhone 4G if it’s going to keep up?

For now, we’re more interested in seeing how Android will develop in 2010, as it fills-up mobile shop shelves and becomes (one of) the top smartphone operating systems. The HTC Desire is the current king of the Androids, so it has won our heart. The Nokia N900? It has a slide-out Qwerty, so no chance.
Winner – HTC Desire

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HTC Desire 2 leaked — dead ringer for Google Nexus One comparision full specifications with video

HTC Desire 2 leaked — dead ringer for Google Nexus One

A new HTC flagship Android phone has been leaked online. Harking back to early 2010, the HTC Desire 2 looks a lot like the HTC-made Google Nexus One.

Renders of HTC’s 2011 range of Android phones have been published online by PocketNow, and the most interesting of the lot is this one, the HTC Desire 2. It uses the curvier design seen in the HTC Desireand Google Nexus One, rather than the boxier look of the newer HTC Desire HD. The lack of an optical trackpad or trackball is also a notable design choice.

The last nugget we can take from this render is that it features an unusually conspicuous user-facing camera, to the right of the top speaker grille. When most high-end mobiles seek to make user-facing snappers as invisible as possible, is this a hint that this render may not be entirely legit? Unless PocketNow ‘fesses up and tells us more about its sources, we’ll have to wait until Mobile World Congres 2011 to find out — HTC is expected to reveal its 2011 line-up official at the conference in February.

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iPad 2, HTC Incredible S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: review ratings roundup games download and comparision full specifications with video

iPad 2, HTC Incredible S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play: review ratings roundup

In the first of a (hopefully) regular feature, we take a look at three high profile phones and combine our views with those of a number of high profile sites. The goal: to provide you with a common consensus as to the hottest mobile devices on the market.

This week we look at three big hitters – the Apple iPad 2, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and the HTC Incredible S. Which is most worthy of your money?

We give you a brief overview of each device and how it’s fared in reviews, as well as a collection of scores from reputable tech sites. Where the scoring method is a percentage or out-of-ten, we’ve converted it to our own out-of-five method for clarity.

Apple iPad 2

Apple must scarcely be able to believe its luck. Who could have foreseen that after a whole year of the format-defining iPad being on sale, the company would be able to launch a follow-up with barely a hint of any serious opposition? The funny thing is, the iPad 2 really didn’t need such an easy ride – it’s an excellent device in its own right, and is comfortably superior to the iPad.

Comfortably, but not overwhelmingly. As even the most glowing of reviews highlights, the iPad 2 isn’t quite the quantum leap over the original that many had hoped for. The screen is nigh-on identical, and the main additions – those two cameras – aren’t of sufficient merit to make an upgrade worthy by themselves. Still, this is a much faster, much more compact device than the original iPad, which makes it the best tablet UK money can buy.

FoneHome: 4/5Stuff: 5/5T3: 5/5Cnet: 4/5

HTC Incredible S

HTC has made a name for itself as a premium Android handset manufacturer, and it continues its stellar work here with the Incredible S. The general feeling is that HTC has made a beautifully balanced phone, with just the right mix of screen size, compactness and build quality. It also stands out for its unusual looks, with a unique sculpted back and nifty rotating menu buttons.

There are some concerns over how the device will date – it lacks the latest version of Android out of the box, and only sports a single-core processor when most of its rivals are coming out with dual-core examples. Still, right now it’s up there with the very best Android phones on the market.

FoneHome: 5/5Trusted Reviews: 4/5T3: 5/5Cnet: 4/5

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Finally, the storied ‘PlayStation Phone’ is with us. While it’s not the knock-out mixture of high-end Android smartphone and blistering handheld console we were hoping for, it’s a promising start for what we hope will be a long line of games-focused phones. The physical PlayStation controls, in particular, make this the most precise way to play games on your phone.

The main area for criticism among reviewers seems to be the curiously dim screen, as well as the handset’s somewhat chunky dimensions. In addition, some just can’t seem to get on with the admittedly rough-around-the-edges software. Still, if you’re an Android fan who’s into your games, the Xperia Play is the only device for you.

FoneHome: 4/5Cnet: 2.5/5Electric Pig: 4/5PC Advisor: 4/5

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HTC Sensation XL revealed – everything you need to know comparision full specifications with video

HTC Sensation XL revealed – everything you need to know

HTC has finally revealed the HTC Sensation XL – formerly known as the HTC Runnymede. Read on to find out exactly what goes into the new giant of the smartphone world.

4.7-inch display
When we said the HTC Sensation XL would be a giant, we meant it quite literally. It’ll have a 4.7-inch screen, which is almost half an inch bigger than the screen of theHTC Sensation from which it borrows a name. And that’s hardly small. The only possible area of concern is the resolution, which remains at 800 x 480.

1.5GHz processor
The HTC Sensation XL will be powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM 8255 processor. That’s the same single-core processor that runs the HTC Flyer tablet. No, it’s not dual-core, but in truth that’s not necessary to run a high-class smartphone. Just look at the next generation of Windows Phone 7.5 devices for proof. The processor will be backed by 768MB of RAM.

16GB internal storage
Clearly mindful of the HTC Sensation XL’s music-focus, the company has wisely packed in 16GB of internal storage. That’s quite a lot for an HTC device, and should provide ample room for a good number of music tracks and apps.

8-megapixel camera 
HTC has packed in a decent-looking 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and a tasty f/2.2 aperture for super-fast snaps. It can only handle up to 720p video, though – no ‘full HD’ 1080p.

Slim but not too heavy 
The HTC Sensation XL is a big old device, as you’d expect – it’s 132.5 x 70.7mm head-on. However, it’s surprisingly thin at 9.9mm, and while 162.5 grams isn’t exactly light, it’s still only about 15 grams more than the much smaller HTC Sensation.

Beats Audio
Other than the sheer size of the thing, the HTC Sensation XL’s biggest selling point has to be the inclusion of Beats Audio. This is a product of HTC’s recent partnership with Dr Dre’s audio equipment company. Like the HTC Sensation XE, Beats Audio mode improves sound quality when activated, and the phone will also come with a fine pair of Beats Audio earbuds.

1600 mAh battery
Yep, big device, big(ish) battery. You might have expected it to be even bigger, but that’s the benefit of Qualcomm’s latest single-core processors – they’re very efficient.

Out in November on Vodafone
Not much to add to that, other than keep your eyes fixed on the UK network’s website for a sign-up page. Naturally, we’ll let you know when it goes live.

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htc evo full specifications

Introduction:

Just a short year ago the tablet market was pretty barren. You had the iPad and…well that was about it. There were some no-name Windows CE ones out there and maybe even an Android tablet or two floating around in Chinese flea markets, but if you wanted one you were getting 9.7” with fruit on it. Samsung was the first to really put their hat into the Android tablet market with last year’s Galaxy Tab, but not until the announcement of Honeycomb and the Motorola XOOM has Android posed a serious threat in the tablet world. Now it seems everywhere you turn another sexy Honeycomb tablet is being released or announced.

Arguably the leader in Android smartphones, HTC found itself in a curious position being tablet-less. After months of speculation they finally announced the Flyer back in February, and while the 7” tablet would be running a new version of sense with HTC-worthy hardware it curiously was only running non-tablet optimized Android 2.3. We later found out that Honeycomb is not yet open source, and HTC had not been provided with the source code. To some extent they have countered with their own excellent Sense interface, and with the release of the EVO View 4G on Sprint they have added 4G data to the model, but will that be enough to compete against the Galaxy Tabs and Transformers of today? Read on to find out!

Design:

The HTC EVO View 4G shares the same design as the Flyer we reviewed last month, but in keeping with the EVO family, the color scheme has been changed to charcoal with red accents. We approve. We really approve. Not to say the Flyer isn’t good looking, but the EVO View 4G makes you take notice whereas the Flyer can blend in. Couple that with the aluminum unibody construction that HTC is so good at and you have a seriously good looking device. The EVO View 4G still has plastic accents on the top and bottom; the top one can be removed to access the microSD slot and we’d imagine that the bottom one houses the antennas for less interference. This bottom insert is raised significantly above the rest of the body which gives it a nice hand hold when held in landscape mode, but makes the EVO View 4G feel a bit awkward in portrait orientation.

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htc cha cha ana status with fb shortcut key

Have you updated your Facebook status recently? Now you don’t have an excuse with the new HTC Status, which is available from AT&T. The Status is nearly an exact duplicate of the HTC ChaCha that is sold overseas, as both come with similar hardware, and don’t forget about the handy Facebook button on the front. Thanks to its low price of $49 with a 2-year contract, the HTC Status is a welcome addition for those individuals looking for an Android smartphone with built-in social networking that won’t break the bank.

Included in the retail package is the HTC Status PH06130 smartphone, 1250mAh battery, wall charger with detachable microUSB cable, SanDisk 2GB microSD memory card, and user guides.

Design:

The HTC Status fits comfortably in the hand and is remarkably thin at 0.42” and lightweight at 4.32oz. The youthful color scheme of white, silver, and blue may not be for some, but it is refreshing from the deluge of all-black smartphones that can be seen everywhere.

The HTC Status fits comfortably in the hand

You can compare the HTC Status with many other phones using our Size Visualization Tool.

The display on the Status is just 2.6” in size, which is on the small side, but with its HVGA resolution, images are clear and most text is sharp, except when you use the web browser (more on that later). We can expect that some people will be turned off by its lower than average screen size, especially when other phones sport a 4.3” display, but the HTC Status isn’t a high-end phone for a power-user, as it is designed for the teen-20’s audience. The 2.6” display worked fine when using the HTC Sense user interface, desktop widgets, and the Facebook app. The only real issue arose when using the web browser, as text on web pages is too small to view, thus we had to often zoom in to make the text large enough to read. The screen can also be a bit dark when viewing in direct sunlight, so you may have to shade it with your hand.

The display on the Status is just 2.6'' in size

Below the display are the four capacitive buttons, send and end button, and a full QWERTY keyboard that is laid out in four rows. They keys do feel a bit small, and larger fingers can easily press down more than one at the same time, so you have to be careful about which letter you want to press. The one thing that we do like about it is that each key is curved up in the center, giving a nice tactile feel, and that they provide a noticeable click response when pressed. At the bottom right is the dedicated Facebook key, which will take you directly to a screen where you can type in your wall post, upload an image from the camera or gallery, and even send a message to a Facebook friend. Located on the left edge of the phone is the one-piece volume rocker, which can be tricky to use if you press near th

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htc sensation xe specification

info
Device type:
Smart phone
Network technology:
GSM:
850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS:
900, 1700/2100, 2100

Data:
EDGE
UMTS:
Yes

HSPA:
Yes (HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s)
HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Design
Design:
Form Factor:
Candybar

Dimensions:
4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 (126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm)

Weight:
5.33 oz (151 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)

Display
Display:
Technology:
S-LCD

Resolution:
540 x 960 pixels

Physical Size:
4.30 inches

Colors:
16 777 216

Touch Screen:
Yes (Capacitive)

Multi-touch:
Yes

Light sensor:
Yes

Proximity Sensor:
Yes

Battery
Capacity:
1730 mAh
Talk time:
9.16 hours
the average is 8 h (463 min)
Stand-by time:
310 hours
the average is 400 h (17 days)
Talk time (3G):
7.41 hours
Stand-by time (3G):
540 hours
Software
Smart Phone:
Yes
OS:
Android (2.3)

Processor:
Dual core, Qualcomm 8260, 1500 MHz
Memory:
768 MB RAM
3D Graphics hardware accelerator:
Yes
Camera
Camera:
Yes
Resolution:
8 megapixels

Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)

Features:
Auto focus

Video capture:
Yes
Resolution:
1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)

Recording format:
3GP

Additional camera:
Yes (0.3 megapixels VGA)
Video Calling:
Yes
Multimedia
Music Player:
Yes
Supports:
MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI

Video Playback:
Yes
Supports:
MPEG4, XviD, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2

Radio:
Yes
Type:
FM

YouTube player:
Yes
Internet browsing
Internet Browsing:
Yes
Supports:
HTML, Flash

Built-in online services support:
Facebook, YouTube (upload), Flickr, Picasa, Twitter
Location Based Services
Location Based Services:
Yes

Type:
GPS

Navigation:
Yes

Phonebook
Support:
Yes
Capacity:
Capacity depends on system memory
Features:
Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
Organizer
Calendar:
Yes
Alarms:
Yes
Document Viewer:
Yes
Other:
Calculator, World Clock
Messaging
SMS:
Yes
Threaded messaging:
Yes

E-mail:
Yes (IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange)
Memory
Memory Expansion:
Slot Type:
microSD, microSDHC

Maximum card size:
32 GB

Built-in:
1024 MB
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Yes
Version:
3.0

Wi-Fi:
Yes (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n)
USB:
Yes
Type:
microUSB

Version:
USB 2.0

Features:
Mass storage device, USB charging

Headphones connector:
3.5mm
HDMI:
Yes (via microUSB)
DLNA:
Yes
Tethering:
Yes
Other features
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Availability
Officially announced:
Yes (14 Sep 2011)
Scheduled release:
Q3 2011 (Office)

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PRICE LIST OF 3G MOBILES ANA ANDROID MOBILES

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PRICE LIST OF 3G MOBILES ANA ANDROID MOBILES

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HTC 7 Mozart Review - read honest HTC 7 Mozart reviews

HTC 7 Mozart Review

 

The Mozart is one of the first batch of Windows Phone 7 handsets from HTC which, as the name might suggest, places particular emphasis on high quality audio. The Mozart offers up high fidelity audio and virtual surround sound with SRS WOW HD among many other top quality audio features.

 

Featuring the new Windows Phone 7 operating system the Mozart comes with great support for social networking. Information from your social networking accounts, including Facebook and Twitter, can be integrated into the phone´s homescreen providing real time updates over the internet. The interface has had a graphical overhaul since the last version of Windows Mobile making it much more suitable for smartphone use.

 

The Mozart features a 3.7" Super LCD screen with 16 million colours and WVGA resolution, providing an exceptionally high quality display. This is combined with an accelerometer for auto-rotate features and multitouch input like pinch and zoom provided via the capacitive touch sensitivity. The phone is powered by a high speed 1GHz Snapdragon processor which provides a very seamless interface experience.

 

Connectivity is provided via 3G, Wi-Fi, GPRS and EDGE, with additional connectivity coming from Bluetooth and USB. MicroSD cards are unfortunately not included and so you are limited to the 8GB internal storage space. This is plenty of room for a fair quantity of music and video however, which you can copy from your home computer or acquire from online. You can also record video clips yourself with the Mozart´s 8 megapixel camera which comes with HD video recording capabilities.

 

The camera also comes with a xenon flash, autofocus and software features like face detection and geotagging. There is no secondary camera available unfortunately which means that video calls are not really a possibility with the HTC Mozart.

 

The Mozart is a phone that places emphasis on high quality audio and hence it is no surprise that the media player is of a high quality. A 3.5mm audio jack is available for headphones and the phone features Dolby sound enhancement. For music lovers everywhere this will provide a more high fidelity audio experience than found on most phones but is a feature that is somewhat let down by the fixed storage space.

 

Ironically, while HTC has tipped this as a music phone by naming it as the Mozart its camera probably stands out more as a feature of interest. The Mozart does indeed offer very high quality audio but could have benefitted enormously from a wider range of music features.

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HTC 7 Mozart Review - read honest HTC 7 Mozart reviews

HTC 7 Mozart Review

 

The Mozart is one of the first batch of Windows Phone 7 handsets from HTC which, as the name might suggest, places particular emphasis on high quality audio. The Mozart offers up high fidelity audio and virtual surround sound with SRS WOW HD among many other top quality audio features.

 

Featuring the new Windows Phone 7 operating system the Mozart comes with great support for social networking. Information from your social networking accounts, including Facebook and Twitter, can be integrated into the phone´s homescreen providing real time updates over the internet. The interface has had a graphical overhaul since the last version of Windows Mobile making it much more suitable for smartphone use.

 

The Mozart features a 3.7" Super LCD screen with 16 million colours and WVGA resolution, providing an exceptionally high quality display. This is combined with an accelerometer for auto-rotate features and multitouch input like pinch and zoom provided via the capacitive touch sensitivity. The phone is powered by a high speed 1GHz Snapdragon processor which provides a very seamless interface experience.

 

Connectivity is provided via 3G, Wi-Fi, GPRS and EDGE, with additional connectivity coming from Bluetooth and USB. MicroSD cards are unfortunately not included and so you are limited to the 8GB internal storage space. This is plenty of room for a fair quantity of music and video however, which you can copy from your home computer or acquire from online. You can also record video clips yourself with the Mozart´s 8 megapixel camera which comes with HD video recording capabilities.

 

The camera also comes with a xenon flash, autofocus and software features like face detection and geotagging. There is no secondary camera available unfortunately which means that video calls are not really a possibility with the HTC Mozart.

 

The Mozart is a phone that places emphasis on high quality audio and hence it is no surprise that the media player is of a high quality. A 3.5mm audio jack is available for headphones and the phone features Dolby sound enhancement. For music lovers everywhere this will provide a more high fidelity audio experience than found on most phones but is a feature that is somewhat let down by the fixed storage space.

 

Ironically, while HTC has tipped this as a music phone by naming it as the Mozart its camera probably stands out more as a feature of interest. The Mozart does indeed offer very high quality audio but could have benefitted enormously from a wider range of music features.

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Below are the Best Android Phones available in India:

Below are the Best Android Phones available in India:

HTC Incredible S

HTC Incredible S runs on Android 2.2 Operating system with 1GHz Qualcomm Scorpion CPU. It’s cost is around Rs.29,000/- (HTC Incredible S Specifications)
Samsung Galaxy S: It’s the most popular Android based mobile phones in 2010. It comes with a 1GHz Hummingbird processor and a PowerVR SGX540 graphics core. You can have a great clearance with its Super-AMOLED display. Samsung had launched the Galaxy S with Android 2.1 on board but recently rolled out the Android 2.2 update in India.
Camera : 5MP auto-focus camera on the backside and a VGA camera for all your video calling needs on its front.
Connectivity : Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, microSD card
Memory : 16GB of internal memory including 2GB of ROM

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