Samsung E250 – Very basic... very impressive

The Samsung E250 is a basic phone that has been designed to attract the youth. Which means students and youths who do not want to spend a lot on flamboyant devices and still wish to get a decent looking mobile device, the Samsung E250 ideal to be explored. The handset comes in a typical Samsung flip phone style - without any external display. But this does not make the phone look boring or outdated, as the design and contours of the phone are stylish. Plus, to give the youths a greater choice, the Samsung E250 comes in many colours. One may choose to feel royal with Metallic gold, funky with Apple green, feminine with Sweet Pink, intense with deep blue or sophisticated with cool silver.

Samsung E250 caters to all the basic needs of a young users. Thus, when it comes to messaging and talk experience, the device does full justice. The Samsung E250 includes SMS, EMS and MMS facility, and also offers T9 mode for fast typing. The phone book is decent with a capacity to hold 500 names, while it can display up to 10 dialled, 10 received, and 10 missed calls. There is also a build-in handsfree, for the times when the users would want to indulge in multi-tasking. For data transfer, the Samsung E250 provides the advantage of GPRS, and usability features like voice memo, currency converter, calculator, organiser add more to the convenience. The device runs on dual GSM network and thus it offers seamless connectivity.

There is no camera in the device, but that does not mean that Samsung E250 has no provision for fun. Though the device does not feature a camera, the entertainment is taken care by the FM radio and games.
Fun also gets extended with 64 channels of Polyphonic ringtones,(which can also be customized), and plethora of wallpapers. The Samsung E250 is a light weighted, small device. It measures 86 x 42 x 19 mm and weighs 73 grams. The internal display has 128 x 128 pixels, with 65K colours. Overall a good decent phone in entry-level market. And because it is economical as well, it sure appeals the target customers.

Nokia 6111: impeccable blend of beauty and brain

Of late, Nokia has been pumping one slider after another. The Nokia 6111 is yet another addition to the growing portfolio of Nokia slider phones. The handset resembles the Xpress music sliders – Nokia 5200 and Nokia 5300 in more than one way. Apart from the smooth sliding action, the Nokia 6111 replicates even the overall outlook of the two music solution from Nokia, minus the distinguishing white straps. The handset sports a clean and more sober look and is currently available in Silver/Pearl White, Dark and glossy black on silver. The Nokia 6111's appeal is not just confined to, but goes much beyond its good looks. The handset supports triband GSM mobile network and changes its band automatically.

Therefore, while you hop from one continent to another, the Nokia 6111 assures you of seamless voice connectivity in more than a hundred countries across five major continents. The handset is capable of achieving data speed of up to 236.8 kbps via its embedded class 10 EDGE technology or a decent 32-48 kbps through GPRS. Web browsing for relevant information is easy through the handset's built in WAP2.0/xHTML browser. Local connectivity tools includes Bluetooth, Infrared and USB so that transfer and synchronization of information with compatible devices like your computer is fast and hassle free.

The handset features a 1.0 mega pixel camera with built in flash and video recording capabilities. You can shoot pictures and videos and immortalize your life's precious moments that shows up in the most unexpected moments. You might well share it your close ones via MMS, email or even upload them to the Internet for the whole world to see. The Nokia 6111 features a media player compatible with MP3 and AAC audio formats. Handset's internal memory pool is about 23 Mb and lacks expandable memory slot. Thereby, the Nokia 6111 use as a music player is not likely, though one can always carry a few of his favourite tracks. The handset features a FM radio to satisfy your need for infotainment while on the road.

Samsung U600 – Just gets thinner...

Samsung has set a record with a vast array of slim phones. And with each new model it launches, it seems breaks its own record. Being so slim, the Samsung mobile phones are often criticised on being compromised upon ergonomics, but with its new launch- the Samsung U600, the company intends to makes a bold statement. The comes in an incredibly small package of 11mm thickness, and is loaded with good features. Unlike its predecessors, the D900, the U600 looks a lot more streamlined. The material used to garb the handset is mainly plastic, and with its metallic finishing and colouring, it exudes a nice classy look.

Considering the size of the phone, the Samsung U600 comes with a large display. The screen is an eye pleasing 34mm wide by 45mm tall, and is a treat to readability (even under direct sunlight). The particulars of the display also make viewing of pictures and videos vivid. Samsung U600's imaging prowess is taken care by a 3.2 MP camera- stationed at the rear of the handset. This experience is further multiplied with many additional features, such as auto focus and LED photo light. A chief feature of Samsung U600's camera is its ability to take snaps of business card, using the namecard recognition service.

Busy professionals can now develop as wide a social network as they please, without having the fear of forgetting the contacts.A solid music player adds more mirth to the device. The player is advance and supports MP3, AAC files and protected Windows Media files. Further, music can also be customised with equalisers, set to shuffle or repeat. Plus, one can also rate create playlists. For a taste of local stations, the handset comes with FM radio. Other features that makes Samsung U600 a buyers delight are Bluetooth, USB, 60MB of onboard memory, web browser, quad-band GSM, GPRS and EDGE.