PDA Mobile Phones

A lot of people have been waiting for the new iPhone (see CNET review or official Apple webpage.) And while the wow factor isn’t as big as the initial iPhone launch wow factor, it’s still taking Mobile Phones a step ahead of all the competition. Available on the AT&T 3G network, this Mobile Phone is still the current king of PDA Mobile Phones, backed by Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, which really gives this Mobile Phone a LOT of computing power and expandability. The name of the game for this Mobile Phone is speed – hence the S. Smile.

iPhone 3G S Quick Stats:

• Dimensions: 2.4″ x 0.5″ x 4.6″
• Weight: 4.8 oz
• Screen: 3.5″ TFT active matrix  with 480 x 320 resolution
• Memory: 16GB and 32GB
  
• Supported Email: POP3 , IMAP4
• Messaging / Data Support: PDF support , Microsoft Word support , Microsoft Excel support
• Supported Media Formats: AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Apple Lossless
• Extras: Camera , Digital player, aGPS , Integrated digital compass and much, much more…

Not everyone is going to want to make this upgrade, but if you’re always looking for a faster PDA mobile, this phone is going to be for you. They’re a bit pricey because they’re so new, but it’s a good value for the money if you spend a lot of time on your Mobile Phone.

If you have the newest iPhone 3G S PDA Mobile Phone, let us know what you think. There may not be a lot of bad to say about this Mobile Phone, but there’s certainly still a lot to say about the WOW factor of this cellphone. If this is your first iPhone or you’ve had one since they first came out (what seems like so many years ago), we want to hear YOUR opinion. Leave a comment below and let us know what you think about the new Apple iPhone 3G S.

The Casio Exilim C721 for the Verizon Wireless network (see CNET Review or this Engadget post) is a tough Mobile Phone that’s sleek (unlike Casio’s other North American offerings in the past that were kinda bulky), but it comes with a hefty pricetag of around $250.

And when I say this phone is tough, I mean it will meet Military Specifications  for Water (Immersion & Rain), Humidity, Salt–Fog, Shock, Vibration, Dust, Solar Radiation, Altitude, and more. And, as you can see by the photo, it kinda looks like a camera too! The digital camera is actually 5.1-megapixel and has a flash, which means you’ll get great looking photos – even better than some “real” cameras. It’s phones like this that are really blurring the lines.

Casio Exilim C721 Quick Stats:

• Dimensions: 4″ x 2″ x 0.80″
• Weight: 4.50 oz
• Screen: 2.3″ TFT LCD  with 240 x 320 pixel resolution
• Second Screen: 32 x 96 pixels (black and white)
• Camera: 5.1-megapixel (with Flash)

The phone is pricey, but if you’re looking for something that looks good AND will stand up to the elements, you’re going to end up paying for it. For some people, it’s going to be worth it, especially if they drop their phone a lot or find themselves in extreme situations.

The great thing about this Mobile Phone is that it doesn’t LOOK like it can handle the damage, but it can. A lot of rugged phones look rugged too, and this can be a turn-off for some people. This Mobile Phone may change all that, raising the bar for hardened Mobile Phones everywhere.

If you have the Casio Ecilim C721 (or an older Casio Mobile Phone), leave a comment below and let us know what you think. There are a lot of opinions out there, but we want to hear yours. We really, really do. Smile.

Until next time, remember to get the toughest phone possible if you live a hard and fulfilling life.

The Samsung Jack (see CNET Review or official Samsung page) is the latest incarnation of the blackjack Mobile Phone. (You may have seen the commercials featuring Ozzy Osborne.) It’s being billed as a “personal assistant” for busy people on the go. (And who isn’t in today’s day and age?)

There’s a lot of hype surrounding this phone, but there are also quite a few good reviews out there. Samsung has been doing Mobile Phones for a while and they know what they’re doing. And it shows in the Samsung Jack – a somewhat enhanced BlackJack (remember that Mobile Phone?)

Samsung Jack Quick Stats:

• Dimensions: 4.4” x 2.4” x 0.5”
• Weight: 3.6 ounces
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
• Screen: 2.4″ 65K Color TFT LCD with 320 x 240 Pixel resolution
• Camera: 3.2 Megapixel Camera
• Audio Formats: WMA, MP3, AAC, M4A, MIDI, QCP, PMD,MMF, WAV, MP4, 3GP
• Internal Memory: 256MB RAM/256MB ROM
• Expandable Memory: microSD (up to 16GB)

With a lot of great features, it’s easy to see why a lot of people are falling in love with this Mobile Phone. It’s quite attractive as well, which doesn’t hurt. When you add to those the reasonable price (with or without a contract), things really begin to add up.

On the negative side (There are no PERFECT Mobile Phones), the fact that this uses proprietary jacks (ie no USB) is ironic but not in a cute way. It’s more frustrating than anything else. Still, all other things considered, this is a great little phone that will help keep you organized and communicating on the go.

If you have a Samsung Jack, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and let us know what you think about this Mobile Phone – whether you love it or hate it.

Until next time, remember “you don’t know Jack…”

The T-Mobile Sidekick LX Carbon for the T-Mobile Network (see CNET Review or Official Sidekick LX page also HERE) is a great phone if you love social media – you know, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and so on. If you’re on those sites a lot and use them to keep up with your friends and family, you’re going to love this full featured messaging Mobile Phone. It’s really, really beautiful inside and out. A bit pricey (especially with the monthly rates), but it’s definitely worth it.

T-Mobile Sidekick LX Quick Stats:

• Dimensions: 5.2″ x 2.4″ x 0.6″
• Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Screen: 3.2″ 65K TFT color display, 854×480 pixel resolution
• Memory: 128MB MicroSD included
  
• Messaging:
• Camera: 3.2 Megapixel
• Instant messaging: Yahoo!, Windows Live, AIM, Text messaging, E-mail

If you’re looking for a cool looking full QWERTY Mobile Phone that will help you keep connected even when you’re on the go, this phone should be on your list of possibilities.

There are still some things it doesn’t do too well (GPS and no Wifi), but that said, the Sidekick is continuing to evolve, slowly but surely. The phone is great at what it does best, though, which is messaging and keeping up on all the social networks you’re on. For some people, this is THE reason to get this Mobile Phone. Others might not understand it, but if you’ve spent any time at all on MySpace, Facebook or Twitter, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

What do you think of the new T-Mobile Sidekick LX? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts. Whether you’ve been a fan of this mobile messaging device since it first came out, or the LX Carbon is your first one, your opinion is equally valid. Drop your thoughts and share them with the rest of the world.

The Samsung SCH-r430 MyShot for the MetroPCS network (see official Samsung MyShot page) is a great little camera that doubles as a Mobile Phone. Or is that the other way around? Either way, it’s not a bad little cellphone for the money, especially if you like pictures. If you’re a serious photographer, you’re going to miss a flash, but at 1.3 megapixels, the camera is about standard when it comes to Mobile Phones at this price range. It even has web access, which is a nice touch. It’s missing a touch screen and other high-end features, but if you’re on the MetroPCS network and need a decent entry level camera / Mobile Phone, this might be the one for you.

Samsung SCH-r430 MyShot Quick Stats:

• Dimensions: 3.64” x 1.87” x 0.77”
• Weight: 0.2 lb
• Inside Screen: 1.9” 128 x 160 pixels 262k CSTN
• Outside Screen:  1.0” 96 x 96 pixels 65k CSTN
• Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera
• Messaging: SMS / EMS / MMS / Instant Messaging
• Web Browser: Openwave 6.2

There aren’t a lot of features on this Mobile Phone (and it’s almost a year old now), but if you’re looking around for camera phones, this should be on your radar to at least consider. If you have more money to spend, you’re going to want to upgrade a little and get something with a better camera (and a flash!) if you’re serious about taking photos with your mobile.

If pictures are just a side curiosity, though, this phone isn’t going to be too bad. You’re not going to get super great shots, but very few cellphones actually take good photographs. So it all depends on how much you expect from the Samsung MyShot. Being a little older, you’re sure to be able to pick this phone up at a great price, which might make up your mind for you.

If you have the Samsung MyShot, we’d love to hear from you.