Mobile Phone Reviews

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Sony Ericsson Vivaz Review   In a word or two The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is an elegant and aesthetically pleasing mobile phone with impressive HD video capabilities.     The Design A powerful, functional and fun mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz has looks to match. The phone is slim and curved, feeling compact and comfortable in your hand. The frame comes in a choice of four colours: silver moon, cosmic black, galaxy blue and Venus ruby. The 3.2 inch screen is neatly framed in black, hugged by the case in your preferred colour. The three buttons (call/call end and menu......

Samsung Genio Slide B5310 Samsung Genio Slide B5310 Review   In a word or two The Samsung Genio Slide B5310 is a fashionable, friendly and feature-full mobile phone.     The Design The look of the Samsung Genio Slide B5310 is similar to the S3650 Genio, although it is thicker because of the slide-out keyboard. The touch-sensitive screen is 2.8 inches and rotates automatically when you slide the QWERTY keyboard out, which makes for a pleasant typing experience. There are four rows on the keyboard including one for numbers, and the solid feel of the phone supports comfortable and confident use. &......

Samsung S3550 Shark 3 Samsung S3550 Shark 3 Review   In a word or two The Samsung S3550 Shark 3 is a basic slider phone which boasts integrated social networking ability.     The Design The look of the Samsung S3550 Shark 3 is small and attractive. The 2 inch screen sits above the core buttons for navigating the menu, making screen selections and dialling. When you slide the keypad down, the finger-friendly nature of each key is revealed, with sufficient space allowing for confident and comfortable presses.   The case is black but just like the S5550 Shark 2 phone, the back of the Sam......

Samsung S5550 Shark 2 Samsung S5550 Shark 2 Review   In a word or two The Samsung S5550 Shark 2 is a 3G mobile phone which is sure to have you hooked on its features.                         The Design The Samsung S5550 Shark 2 is a sharp-looking mobile phone with a slide-down keypad and patterned metal back. This slider is available in black or pink and has a 2.2 inch screen which has a high definition and image quality.   This is the most advanced of the Shark range which includes lowe......

Samsung S5350 Shark Samsung S5350 Shark Review   In a word or two The Samsung S5350 Shark is all you need to stay as close as you want to your world via social networks.     The Design The Samsung S5350 Shark is part of the Shark series which also includes the S5550 and the S3550. All the Sharks have been designed to bring you effortless social networking with one-click access to sites like Facebook, Bebo and MySpace, and are fully integrated with live updates. The Sharks won’t bite your wallet either, as they are aimed for those on a minimum budget who still want many of the feature......

Emblaze Mobile First ELSE Emblaze Mobile First ELSE Review   In a word or two The Emblaze Mobile First ELSE is a smartphone with a difference, bringing you a new way to enjoy mobile communication.     The Design A new mobile experience is at the core of the Emblaze Mobile First ELSE, designed to revolutionise the way we use our phones. Gone are the icons we know and love on the likes of the iPhone and HTC Hero, and here to stay is “sPlay”. Else calls “sPlay” the one-thumb action needed to access everything from the one screen – swiping through the fan-like list of c......

LG GT540 LG GT540 Review   In a word or two The LG GT540 will impress you with its looks if not its technical prowess.     The Design The LG GT540 has a contemporary design with a glossy case and convex top and bottom. The smoothness of the mobile phone is elevated by the silver strip which runs down both sides. There are three keys on the front for back, home and accessing the menu or making calls, which are joined together in a long curvy shape.   The 3 inch screen takes up most of the space on the front of the LG GT540. When you access the screen, the four icons situat......

Lenovo LePhone Lenovo LePhone Review   In a word or two The Lenovo LePhone is a touchscreen smartphone with an attachable keyboard so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.     The Design The Lenovo LePhone is a slick mobile phone with rounded and smooth corners, and framed with a chrome edge. The 3.7 inch screen is touch-sensitive and highly responsive to finger commands – on a par with the iPhone for user-friendliness.   Where the Lenovo LePhone differentiates itself from other smartphones is with the QWERTY keyboard accessory which can be plugged into the phone for eff......

HTC Smart HTC Smart Review   In a word or two The HTC Smart is a clever smartphone designed to make your life easier and not cost you a fortune.       The Design The HTC Smart is a good looking, black and grey mobile phone. Compact in size and with a clean look, the phone looks smart and feels pleasant to hold as you type or call friends.   There are three touch buttons aligned along the bottom of the 2.8 inch screen. These enhance the experience, giving you shortcuts to the menu, the previous screen or web page, and call options. The screen display on the HTC Smart i......

LG GW990 LG GW990 Review   In a word or two The LG GW990 sports a super-large 4.8 inch touchscreen and impressive features to match.       The Design The LG GW990 is a long smartphone with an incredible 4.8 inch touch-sensitive screen. This screen size dwarfs its rivals including the Toshiba TG01 (4.1 inches) and the HTC HD2 (4.3 inches). The resolution is on a par with the incredible size and is perfect for watching movies and browsing the internet – LG has said that because of the GW990’s screen size, you can view websites without the need to scroll.   ......