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If you followed the history of the Garmin Nuvifone in general, you know, it was not smooth from the trip. After it was announced in January 2008, launching the first smartphone Garmin was arrested again and again, and we almost threw it on the device. Nevertheless, when word came that officially, Garmin Nuvifone G60 will be offered on AT & T beginning on October 4, we wanted to try.

The advantage of Garmin Nuvifone G60 compared to other GPS-enabled smart phones is that it comes with preloaded maps and voice-guided directions out of the box, so no need to add location-based services to subscribers. Not surprisingly, the Garmin 20 years experience in the market of GPS and the company’s history perfectly portable navigation device (PND), G60 Nuvifone stands out as a navigator, but, unfortunately, he falls flat on its face like a smartphone.Linux-based smartphone offers the basics, such as email, calendar and document viewing, and even comes with an HTML web browser and all wireless options. Nevertheless, the capabilities of each are limited, and there are user interface and system problems.

Nuvifone G60 feels as fresh meat, which really should not be so, because it took two years to come. Priced at $ 299.99 with a two-year contract, you’d better get one of the AT and other GPS-enabled smartphone T and adding it TeleNav Navigator service. We hope that the company Garmin Nuvifone other models will be better, but we also can not help but wonder if the company would be better to develop applications for smart phones, and did not leave with their equipment.

Design
Garmin Nuvifone G60 has a simple but clean design. Dressed in a black casing pleasant to the touch material G60 measures 4.4 inches by 2.3 inches wide by 0.5 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces, so it’s a bit bulky and not very pocket-friendly device. Of course, it must be a certain size to make it a viable option for navigation in the car, but we would prefer something a little thinner. On the positive side, the phone has a very solid construction and looks like it could survive the regime, not that we recommend you to be rude to the device.

G60 is equipped with a 3.5-inch, 65000 colors touch screen with 272×480 resolution. This is not a sharp screen we’ve seen, so images and text do not look as smooth. Nevertheless, it remains clear and bright enough for viewing maps and the like. You can adjust the brightness and as usual hypertensive, you can choose the day and night color map or choose auto, so it will automatically adjust.

The display has a built-in accelerometer, but, unfortunately, very temperamental. During the probationary period, there have been numerous instances where the screen would not change the orientation, when we turned the phone from vertical to horizontal position, and vice versa. It was disappointing, especially when we used the device as a handheld navigator.

Features
If you’ve ever used one of Garmin PNDs to the functions Nuvifone G60 in navigation will look and feel familiar. The device comes with preloaded maps of North America and offers points of interest (POI) database that contains millions of records in categories ranging from accommodation, food and shopping attractions. Garmin and AT & T also offer additional services related, for example, business-Yellowpages.com searches, flight status, to see the arrival / departure and gate numbers, Ciao, location-based Garmin social networking app.

G60 is able to receive updates in real-time traffic, weather information, fuel prices, and the like, but you have to pay $ 5.99 a month for the privilege. 30-day free trial of the Premium set of service connection will be offered, so that you can try them before you continue the subscription.

It was a long wait, but HTC HD2 is now officially available from T-Mobile. Much like the unlocked version we reviewed in February, the smartphone offers great features such as a luxurious 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, 1-GHz processor, snapdragon, and 5-megapixel camera. But T-Mobile sweetens the deal by preloading the device with tons of entertainment applications.However, the question is not so much whether the HD2 is huge (because), but is it worth getting, now that Windows 7 Phone series has been announced.

It is always a problem with the tech however, is not it? There’s always something newer and better just around the corner, but at the same time, waiting and waiting for the next big thing, sometimes you miss some really great devices, and it kind of how we relate to the HD2.(Obviously, some of you feel the same way as the HD2 channels are sold in many retail and did not have enough on T-Mobile to launch shopping day). Obviously, the size and older Windows Mobile 6.5 will turn off some people, but we believe the authorities HD2, and the fact that he can legally double as a multimedia device that makes it one of, if not the best smartphone in the lineup T-Mobile. HD2 T-Mobile HTC can be purchased for $ 199.99 with a two year contract and $ 449.99 with more Plus plan, which requires no annual contract.

Design
Do you have a subordinate to a particular brand or operating system, you have to admit that the design of HTC HD2 is pretty impressive. At 4.74 inches by 2.64 inches wide and 5.54 grams, the smartphone requires your attention, and we do not deny that this is a beast. In fact, we suspect, its size will be turning to some, it is not exactly the most handheld devices and quite a handful to hold while talking. Nevertheless, we must pay on merit. For HD2 packing in massive 4.3-inch touch screen, and all of its features and will remain only 0.43 inches is no small feat. In addition, the hardware feels solid with a mixture of stainless steel and soft cover.

Of course, what really makes HD2 stand apart from the sea with touch-screen smartphones is its display. 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen HD2 is the largest we’ve seen on a smartphone today. A pair of size with a sharp WVGA (480×800 pixels), and you have a wonderful mug. This bright, sharp and readable in various lighting conditions. Photos, videos, Web sites, as well as the message that everything is much easier to see, with the additional property. It is clear that T-Mobile saw the advantages of such a display and thus HD2 packed with tons of entertainment options that take full advantage of the screen (more on that later).

Virtual Keyboard also benefits from the large screen as portrait and landscape are spacious and very easy to use. As someone who prefers a physical keyboard, and it is difficult to adapt to the virtual, a spacious layout HD2 definitely made for an easier transition and allowed me to print faster than other keyboard on the screen. Moreover, T-Mobile offers HD2 Swype as an option.

Swype quickly become one of our favorite options from the perspective screen keyboard. It allows you to enter text by dragging a finger on the keyboard, from a letter to the letter, and not to peck at each key individually. In addition, automatically goes into space after the word and includes specific techniques, such as circling key to input the letter twice. We know it sounds a little crazy, and we definitely skeptical, but we were pleasantly surprised by the accuracy and efficiency Swype every time we use it. It often takes less time to write a message with Swype and errors are minimal. It’s a little harder when you set out longer words, but in general, we have sold, and even if you do not, you have a choice of other options for the keyboard.

Just when you think you know what to expect from a mobile phone, phone, like Motorola Crush comes along. It may look like a normal phone with touch screen, although low-end side, but it has some quirks design, which surprised us. They do not affect usability, but you should know about them anyway. In general, Crush is a decent phone, and he reminds us that you can get a touch screen phone for less money. Of course, the display is small, and its decision will not knock your socks off, but it offers satisfying call quality and functional range of possibilities. You can take it to U.S. Cellular for $ 69.95 with a two-year contract and $ 50 discount. If you do not want to pay full price and not sign a contract, is $ 249.95.

Design
Motorola Crush has a standard candy bar design is 4.17 inches in length and 2 inches wide and 0.57 inches deep. The touch screen may surprise you, but it is supporting 262000 colors and 400×240 pixels. As mentioned above, the display resolution is not impressive – colors and graphics just did not scorch the screen – but it is enough for phones in this price range. While we usually will complain that the 2.8-inch display is too small for touch-screen, let it be a slide here, because we find that Moto is trying to do. As touch screens to grow in popularity, it is natural that they will migrate down the food chain in the mid-level and more affordable models.And if the manufacturer can make it work, but Moto did here, we are not going to stop progress.

At 3.6 ounces, Crush will not weigh you down, but it offers a convenient and reliable feel to the hand. In addition, we, like the touch of a soft material on the back cover. The camera lens is located on the rear panel, there is no flash or self portrait mirror. On the left spine you’ll find the volume, 3.5 mm headset jack and Micro-USB port, which accommodates both the charger and cable USB. We appreciate the Moto to add standard ports on both counts. On the right spine voice dialing control, camera and card slot for MicroSD. The only thing missing is specialized in the “Back” button.

Features
Address book holds up to 1000 contacts with room in each entry for four phone numbers, two e-mails addresses, and notes. You can organize contacts into groups and pair them photo and one of 18 alerts and ringtones. Others need to include text and multimedia messaging, vibrate mode, scheduler, alarm clock, calculator, notepad, world clock, and a speakerphone. In addition to the basics, you’ll find stereo Bluetooth, a pedometer, speaker-independent voice commands, PC syncing, voice recorder and USB Mass Storage.

Crush has a 2-megapixel camera, but we could not find the camera settings for digital zoom.You do not even get a choice of resolution, which is the least we expected. We are not satisfied with the growing trend of mobile phones that lack of camera editing features. The camcorder also devoid of features. Clips for multimedia messages with a maximum of 15 seconds. Picture quality is very good. Colors looked natural and had only a minimal amount of noise.

Media player fairly minimalist, but it is suitable for a phone like this. It supports many formats (MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAc +, AAC, AAC +, MIDI), but it can play music only from the memory card. You do not get one in the field, and MicroSD slot will accommodate cards up to 16 GB.Internal memory of 150 MB is Crush. Crush also offers a GPS navigator with the phone networks in motion. You get turn-by-turn navigation, local search, and traffic updates, and movies and other events.

When Palm introduced the Palm officially pre-Plus and Palm Pixi Plus at CES 2010, there was a complete surprise. Rumors two Verizon binding smartphones was circulating weeks before the concert, but this does not mean that we were not interested in the test products.

Pre-Plus, of course, the most interesting for both devices. It includes the design of accessories, such as keyboard update that improves the overall design and construction. Palm also strengthened the internal memory and RAM, providing performance smartphone improve the speed and capacity. If Sprint prior owners were not jealous enough, Verizon customers can also use pre-Plus, and Pixi same as the 3G mobile hot spot.

Now, Verizon added a lot of good smartphones on the line lately, so Palm Pre Plus, of course, will face stiff competition. But with its advanced features, combined with easier-to-use interface WebOS and large multi-tasking, we believe that this is an ideal device for the consumer who is looking for a smartphone to balance work and play, and who might find the Android and Windows Mobile too much. Palm Plus will be available prior to January 25, 2010, for $ 149.99 with a two-year contract and after $ 100 mail in rebate. Prices for Verizon voice plan was recently updated, and you can find the new rates are here, and the carrier’s unlimited data plan costs $ 29.99.

Design
At first glance, does not seem to be a noticeable difference between the Palm Pre-Plus and Palm PRE. Pre-Plus shares the same pebblelike shape and design of a slider and features a gorgeous 3.1-inch multitouch screen HVGA. Nevertheless, Palm has made minor changes in the design of the phone, which really improves the appearance and related equipment. For a start, he took center handle, which takes you on a deck of cards. The function is still there, but as Palm Pixi, it is integrated in a gesture so you have a more rational view, not to mention it makes for a seamless experience when you are swiping your finger from right to left, to return to the previous screen.

Palm also updated keyboard. Generally speaking, it is still small, and probably would give people with larger fingers some initial problems. Nevertheless, the company increased its key space travel and the buttons now give a more Clicky tactile feedback, instead of feeling clammy as the original prior, which made a huge difference when you enter. We did not feel slow soft keys, which allows us to create reports faster and with fewer errors. We asked a couple of prior owners of office to try it, and they certainly noticed the difference, and it was hard to hide his jealousy. Nevertheless, it would still be nice to have a virtual keyboard for those times when you use a smart phone in landscape mode and you want to enter text.

Recent design changes is that the preliminary Plus now comes with an inductive rear panel, so that Touchstone finished out of the box. Of course, you still have to buy a charging dock ($ 49.99), but you will not need to get back as well. As an added bonus, the phone just feels more substantial in the hand and not have that plasticky appearance of the original prior. With inductive cover preliminary Plus weighs slightly more at 4.89 ounces (compared to 4.76 ounces), which contributes to a more solid feel, but measures the same at 3.9 inches by 2.3 inches wide by 0.6 inches .

More smartphone is very much the same. Camera and flash are located on the rear panel. At the top of the device, you will find the power button, mute switch call, as well as the 3,5 mm headphone jack and Micro-USB port is located on the right side.

Verizon Palm Pre-Plus package with charger, cable USB, a wired stereo headset, soft case, as well as reference materials. Additional add-ins, please refer to your mobile phone accessories, ringtones, and help page.

This may sound like object in interplanetary language, but Sony Ericsson Naite (pronounced near-tay) has its roots sunk deep in the earth. Like Samsung Blue Earth, Samsung Reclaim and Motorola Upgrade Naite billed as environmentally friendly phone. It is made from recycled plastic and also packed in a thin and light boxes from cardboard less. It also includes the charger, in accordance with the standards of Energy Star V. In standby mode, sucks less power and Naite comes wrapped in a sleeve for recycling, which emits accident stale smell of “new car smell.”

Nevertheless, to make charitable phone does many things well. For example, there is typically sharp and vivid display Sony Ericsson’s, easy navigation, and some important functions such as email support, Google Maps, as well as FM radio. Although the 2-megapixel camera does not cost anything to write home about, Naite makes changes to the video recorder and photo-and video-editors.

Naites in two colors: Silver Couples, classic black or silver, red, and Ginger, for those who prefer a more merriment. We evaluated unlocked silver and black Naite service use T-Mobile, but the functions are the same on both models. Phone middle-class feature is the strong impression, especially for the ordinary users who are not looking for a business devices – and we think that reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere does not hurt either. Naite sells for $ 159, which is very well priced for the phone is unlocked.

Two tone candy bar Naite is attractive, if slightly square and a telephone. It measures 4.3 inches by 1.9 inches wide by 0.5 inch deep and sports a silver keyboard and the screen is bordered recycled black plastic. In fact, the entire phone is made from recycled plastics obtained from water bottles and CDs – with a strip of silver, which is located along the spine Naite on his black, vertically ribbed support. At 3 ounces, Naite light in hand, but not particularly strong. It fits easily into pockets and purses.

At 2.2 inches, the screen is fairly generous Naite on the phone of this type, it is about half of its height. More importantly, it boasts an impressive normally, sharpness and saturation Sony Ericsson with 240×320 pixels 262144 colors and resolution. Even at 70 percent brightness of the screen is readable in low and bright light. Although you can change the wallpaper and animated themes, you can not change the font size.

Address book holds Naite 1000 contacts, with seven possible numbers and email addresses to contact. You can not create groups of subscribers, but you can start a conference with the participation of five persons. You can also assign a picture to a contact, but no ringtone, which is a surprising omission. It also does not support a group calling, the other thing in common.Naite has 18 polyphonic ringtones to choose from. There’s a speakerphone option during active calls, but when silence is golden, you can disable all the rings and turn the vibration to cancel the noise.

As an organizer, you’ll find, file manager, calendar, to-do list, notes, timer, stopwatch, calculator, password keeper. There’s also stereo Bluetooth, support for 3G, then e-mail, text and MMS. Voice control and media synchronization through the application MediaGo are nice things. With regard to mapping functions, Google Maps for Mobile comes preinstalled and includes the direction (but not turn-by-turn navigation to find in more expensive smartphones).Integrated Facebook and YouTube applications to serve social networking bridge. RSS-feeds and podcasts are also on board.

We should give Verizon Wireless: in spite of the operating system, Google Android is being distributed to several devices, the carrier could obtain the technology world, “excited” about his first Android phone. The first is known as the Shoals, Motorola droid swirling in the rumor mill grinds gadget this summer. And even as Verizon unveiled its television advertising attacks on the iPhone, detailed information about the company droids were few and far between. That is, until now.

Officially announced October 28 and set to November 6 release, Droid delivers on a lot of hype.The display is great, Android 2,0 updates fine, and the receiver with lightning speed, especially for the Android phone. We will refrain from the use of terrible “iPhone killer” expression, but a comparison between the two devices are obvious, and we see the droid as a real competitor for the devices Apple. On the other hand, we were not crazy about the keyboard and dialer access, calendars are not fully integrated, and we would like to see dual-mode (GSM / CDMA) capability. But for the first pass at Verizon Android, droids more than delivers. And even better, it is a clear departure from the past, Verizon blocked in. At $ 199, the droid is on par with Android Devices T-Mobile, but it is a bit more expensive than Sprint device.

Features
Motorola offers a number of droids same functions as the previous major Android devices such as Samsung and HTC Hero moments. Nevertheless, it differs in that droid, the first smartphone to run the Android 2.0, which brings the harvest of new features and improvements to the interface. For this review, we will pay more attention to new, not old, but to learn more about some of the main functions of Android, please check feedback from other Android smartphones.

Android 2,0 update
As we noted earlier, the screen house and the main menu, Motorola droid does not look very different from, say, T-Mobile MyTouch 3G in the eye. However, as you are using a device, you’ll notice subtle changes and improvements that make the interface a bit more refined and rationalization; magnificent display does not hurt either.

Furthermore, although this is a phone Motorola, droid does not use software MotoBlur, what we saw in Motorola Cliq. One reason is that the droid is aimed at a slightly different audience than Cliq (read: older, more business-oriented), so do not really agree with the experience that Moto and Verizon want to offer their customers, and we believe that was a good decision. At the site MotoBlur, there is a widget to Facebook droid, which can be used to update the information about his condition, and scroll through the updates from your friends. Other preloaded widgets and shortcuts include YouTube, corporate calendar, and something called “Power Control”, where you can enable / disable the wireless connection, adjust brightness, etc. - Very convenient.

And some other minor changes include several new dial-up on the screen referred to in section design and a new screen lock, which features slides, which allows you to unlock your phone, as well as adjust its volume by dragging your finger from one side of the screen to another.