Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Samsung U800 Soul

Mobile-review have posted their review of the Samsung U800 Soul. Here is their final impression.

The reception quality put up by the U800 is in line with other Samsung-branded devices. The ringtone volume is quite decent, as it can be heard in various environments. The silent alert is average strength-wise, no significant improvements have been made here, but compared to the U900, the new U800 is a wee bit louder.

The U800 is a well-rounded and well-balanced phone ? it feels comfortable in the hand, packs in quite a bit of features and boasts a dazzling display. It doesn?t have any striking failings, bar the possibility of the display surface wearing out over time (but all you need is a pinch of care for your phone and this should do it). And it?s up to you what to think of its design ? some like handsets more along the lines of Sony Ericsson W880i, some prefer the U800, Motorola L9 and the likes.

At 350 Euro the U800 is a fairly great fashion-savvy offering that will generate sales at least on a par with the Sony Ericsson W890i, for these two are pretty much in one league. If you are in the market for a svelte handset for calls and probably some music, then the U800 should definitely be on your short-list.

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Sony Ericsson C905 Shino video review

The new C905 Cyber-shot?
Take your best shot

- Complete digital camera experience on a phone ? true digital camera styling and an 8.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash
- Outstanding picture quality ? complete with face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilizer
- From baby?s first steps to an amazing sunset; store them all on the 2GB Memory Stick Micro? (M2�) included
- The USB adaptor (CCR-70) provided in-box allows for easy transfer of your photos to-and-from your PC.
- View high-quality pictures on the phones impressive 2.4? scratch-resistant mineral glass display
- Share your memories ? send your photos wirelessly from your phone to your TV via Wi-Fi? (using DLNA), or connect with wires using the TV-Out Cable ITC-60, also announced today
- Upload photos to your own online blogsite or print your photos with fantastic resolution up to A3 size
- Much more than a camera phone - GPS-enabled for geo-tagging of photos and navigation support.

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Samsung G400 Soul review: Fold and touch

Gsmarena have posted their review of the Samsung G400 Soul. Here are the key features, main disadvantages and final words.

Key features:
5 megapixel autofocus camera (face detection, wide dynamic range and image stabilization)
Identical external and internal screens: 2.2" 256K-color TFT LCD of QVGA resolution
Touch-sensitive external display with ,multimedia interface and haptics
3G with HSDPA (7.2Mbps) support, video call
FM radio with RDS
120MB of shared memory and microSD slot
Bluetooth (with A2DP) and USB v2.0
User-friendly keypad
Relatively fast user interface
Fully customizable themes
Dedicated settings for each of the displays
The main display doesn't get key prints in closed position

Main disadvantages:
Tri-band only
Only LED flash
Display legibility suffers under direct sunlight, external screen is hardly usable
Limited browser capabilities
QVGA video recording at most

Final words
All those who like the Soul can now do it body and soul: the lineup has it all already in terms of form factor. And it's definitely not like throwing in a clamshell just for the sake of having one. Samsung G400 Soul brings a notable "first-to" record. Not only is it the first 5 megapixel clamshell, but is well decked out with niceties like face detection, image stabilization, and wide dynamic range and excellent image quality.

G400 Soul also stands out with that dual screen setup: two equal in size and resolution TFT displays. Touchscreen and haptics on top are just as sweet. Add the good set of features and you get yourself a deal.

Designwise, we could wish the phone was a little more compact, especially with the flip up. The poor sunlight legibility of the external display also ruins some of the experience. QVGA video recording at 15fps is the other thing we're not happy to see in a hi-end cameraphone.

Even so, the Samsung G400 appeal is likely to extend beyond the clamshell devotees. The Soul pedigree (enhanced by distinct exterior), the great imaging and the balanced feature set will possibly convince those who like to weigh benefits against costs. The style conscious will make up their mind a lot easier.

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HTC Diamond review

Susi looks at the latest phone from HTC, the Diamond. Is it an iPhone killer?

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Images: Philips X800 gets previewed

You're probably already aware Philips will be rolling out the X800 all-touchscreen equipped phone in the near future. The device has already been approved by the FCC, giving us hope the launch is imminent. Or is it?

The lack of 3G, WiFi and even EDGE connectivity will certainly kill the deal for many people, myself included, and also indicates Philips may sell the X800 only in Asia. On the good side, though, there's a 2.9-inch 240×400 touchscreen, 2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, Bluetooth, microSD memory slot, and a 1250 mAh battery, which promises to deliver up to 850 hours of standby and up to 8 hours of talk time.

We can only hope Philips will price the X800 accordingly — i.e. make it affordable, and then I may be interested to buy it as a second (that's third, actually) phone.

More images follow after the jump.

[Via: GSM Arena]

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