The case on the eo reminds us of the exterior of an Apple MacBook. However the texture of the eo’s exterior plastic hints at a lighter, and softer composition. Apple’s MacBook case is made of polycarbonate that is designed to be “impact resistant”. The eo UMPC is a much smaller and lighter device. A polycarbonate exterior would be cost-prohibitive and unnecessary.

In hand, the eo feels comfortable greeting the user with a colorful and bright 7″ lcd display. Navigation and control buttons flank the left and right sides of the display for easy access. The system status lights are bright and conveniently located on the top right corner. Both the left and right sides of the eo feature a series of ports and switches that are also easy to access. At 2 lbs. the eo truly is a featherweight, carrying a great abundance of computing “power per pound” in comparison with most any device outside of the UMPC platform.

Weighing in at 880g, it feels solid in the hand but, with the battery pack sitting at the top of the device, it does feel top heavy. To help navigation, there are a wide range of keys scattered around the case, which means navigating the screen is easy. We particularly liked the inclusion of a specific right-click button, making Windows secondary functions easier to perform and giving it a more user-friendly feel.The screen is a 7-inch panel and, depending on the task you are performing, you can easily find yourself switching between screen resolutions. We defaulted the panel to 800 x 480 pixels, as this gave the sharpest image quality, but when it came to opening dialogue boxes, we were forced to change it to 1,024 x 600 pixels so we could get more information on the screen.

At first, we thought it had a digitised screen, as it comes with an extra thick coating and didn’t seem particularly responsive. However, this would preclude the use of the TouchPack DialKeys, which is the UMPC’s primary input mode.Instead, it’s a touch screen, but you need to type with the tips of your thumbs, as using the fleshy part doesn’t register with the sensor. This makes for an incredibly tiresome way of writing and we found ourselves using the handwriting recognition method instead.

The Q1 weighs a mere 1.7 pounds, but it’s not quite as pocket-friendly as the OQO Model 01. Measuring 8.8 by 5 by 0.5 inches, the device, however, is slightly smaller than the Motion Computing LS800. Samsung’s 7-inch widescreen is actually pretty good for watching videos and surfing the Web. With a native resolution of only 800-by-480, the Q1’s display is sharp enough to view basic business documents.Unlike the OQO, the unit lacks an integrated keyboard, which may be its biggest downfall. The portable has a scroll button that lets you scroll horizontally and vertically, but that’s it. There’s no pointing stick or touchpad to move the mouse cursor around the screen, which is frustrating.

The Q1 is not Wacom-enabled, like the vast majority of tablet PCs on the market today. The screen is a touch screen. You don’t have to use the stylus; you can use your finger—or anything, really—to navigate Windows or surf the Web. This is good because the included stylus is hard to grip and uncomfortable to use after extensive periods.The Q1 is good for writing short e-mails without getting frustrated, but longer assignments are much harder, since, in practice, the side of my hand constantly hit the touch screen, causing the mouse cursor to fly off-target. Another alternative is to use Fortune Fountain’s DialKeys software—a translucent virtual thumb board located on the lower corners of the screen. This comes preinstalled and works responsively, but it takes a while to get used to. Attaching a USB keyboard to either of the Q1’s two full-size USB ports is probably your best bet. The unit also has built-in Bluetooth, so you can opt for a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

The Q1’s about the size of a large paperback book, though it weighs considerably more than that. The front is dominated by the crisp, non-reflective 7in, 800 x 400 display, which looks very fine surrounded by the Q1’s shiny black, control-covered faceplate. Make no mistake, this is a nice looking gadget. Below the screen are a pair of microphones, set up as an array to improve their pick-up ability. In the top right- and left-hand corners are the stereo speakers, driven by an SRS TruSurround XT engine.The sound’s not bad, but it’s really only the bass-booster that makes a difference. In any case, nine times out of ten, you’ll have headphones on. The array microphone is more useful, improving the quality of your end of a VoIP conversation - though network effects can still take their toll on the overall sound quality, of course. Array mics on a notebook with an integrated webcam make sense, but seem unnecessary on a device you unthinkingly pick up and hold in front of you when Skyping - at least, that’s what I found myself doing.

To the left of the screen is a circular array of four user-definable application launch buttons, an Enter key and a button dedicated to Samsung’s own settings application. On the other side of the screen sit a largely redundant analogue joystick - rather like the one on the Sony PlayStation Portable - and a key to activate non-native screen resolutions.

The UX50 is one very attractive piece of kit - the sleek blacks and silvers it’s made of instantly ask that you pick the thing up and play with it. Realising that there’s a Windows-XP based PC inside with all the functionality of a full-size laptop or desktop simply adds to the “wow” factor. Throw in a few novelty items, such as the typically Sony IC-card reader, a touch-sensitive screen, a fingerprint scanner and a blue-backlit sliding keyboard for a pretty stunning first impression. In fact, it’s all very reminiscent of previous U series mini Vaios, but that’s another story.

The port replicator doubles as a cradle and sports three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, a 15-pin D-sub for connecting a monitor and an Ethernet port. For folk not wishing to travel with the full shebang, there’s a mini two-in-one display and LAN adapter that weighs next to nothing. When attached to my office screen, keyboard and mouse, the UX50 performed fine. It couldn’t drive the external monitor above 1,024 x 768, though why this should be so is a mystery at this time. Given the fact that the Core Solo inside is no speed demon, I can’t see anyone using this setup as more than a stopgap measure.

While there’s 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth, that’s it for wireless connections - a fatal blow. US versions of the UX series come with EDGE support, but there’s no GPRS or 3G, unless you opt to find a CompactFlash adaptor. It’s the same story with GPS: one or more of these properly integrated would significantly enhance the UX50’s appeal as a do-it-all mobile device. As it is, it’s largely restricted to home and office environments - battery life is barely adequate at 2hrs 37mins too, even under light use. And while the 529g weight isn’t noticeable in a bag, it’s far too big and heavy to make it into a jacket pocket.

So despite all the promising hardware, the UX50 shares many of the foibles of current UMPCs. The dual docking options, desktop power and portability make it an option for those who want the same system in multiple locations, but there’s otherwise little reason to opt for this over a decent PDA. While you’re getting significant power in a tiny package, it’s wasted unless it’s accessible on the move - the keyboard’s ergonomics, tiny screen and the impracticality of using Windows with a touchscreen soon put pay to that.

The styling of the KRZR has been updated, with a reflective glass-coated surface that makes the KRZR stand out from the crowd (and acts as a magnet for fingerprints, by the way!) Although it’s a fashion phone, it has a well thought-out design, with a functional (if small) keypad, and good ergonomics. However, the glass used is fragile and can scratch, crack or shatter, even when treated carefully. We have never before encountered a phone where so many users have reported a broken screen. This is obviously a design fault or manufacturing defect.

In addition to it’s pretty looks, the KRZR has high spec features too. The main internal display is a high quality TFT screen with 262,000 colours and the same resolution as the RAZR: 176 x 220 pixels. The external display is rather poor, though, being of inferior CSTN technology which fades in bright sunlight. The integrated camera is 2 megapixels with an 8x digital zoom and a built-in picture editor, but no flash. There’s also a video recording capability at CIF resolution, with a maximum duration of 25 minutes per clip. The absence of a flash is a disappointment, and limits the use of the camera. Next up is the music player. This supports MP3, AAC and AAC+ formats with stereo output to headphones via mini-USB or wireless Bluetooth. The KRZR isn’t the best music player phone, as there is no support for drag and drop file transfer and only mono output from the built-in loudspeaker. Still, it does the job. MP3 tracks can also be used as ringtones.

The Motorola KRZR K1 comes with preloaded games for the user to enjoy at their leisure. The phone comes with a simple & clear calendar along with an easy to manage phone book. The user can create their phone book which will contain all their contacts details. The user can save, edit & delete information quickly & easily. The flight mode feature allows the user to access their phone book & listen to music whilst on a flight. The user can receive, create & send text messages, multimedia messages & emails on their Motorola KRZR K1. The user can send messages to friends which have a fun & real feel to them by using the multimedia message service. The MMS service can contain a photo or video footage & can be sent to any MMS compatible user. The user can add text & sound to give the MMS message its finishing touch.

The quad band technology allows the user to use their phone worldwide over GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 dependant on the network provider. The phone will switch between the four bands automatically. The KRZR K1 provides the user with up to three hundred hours of standby time on the battery & up to six hours of talk time. The phone supports EDGE technology which will provide a fast speed data transfer & Bluetooth® technology which will provide a wirefree connect between devices.

The Canon Pixma MP180 is the more fully featured version of the entry-level Pixma MP160. The two printers share the same basic engine, which means their print speeds and print quality are identical. For a mere $10 more, though, the MP180 offers tons more features, making it a better choice than the MP160.

Unlike the MP160, the MP180 boasts a built-in media card reader for PC-free printing (both models include a PictBridge port). The slots read most media card types, though some will need an adapter. You can both read from or save to the memory cards. When using the memory card reader, you can print an index sheet of the images on your media card, mark the images you want to print, and scan the index sheet; the printer will print just the pictures you’ve indicated. There are more options within each task, as well. When copying, you can designate up to 99 copies, scale up or down, change paper size and type, and adjust print quality. Additionally, you can make sticker copies, borderless copies, and image-repeat copies.

Photocopies proved less troublesome: colour copies did have some grain, but colours were faithful to the original. Mono copies were even better: only slightly more pronounced spidering let us tell the difference between copy and original. While the initial outlay for buying this printer is temptingly low, the cost of keeping it going isn’t. The Canon ink is easily the most expensive of the three here. Depending on whether you use the high-yield cartridges or the standard offerings, mono documents cost either 7.4p or 6.8p per page, while colour A4 pages cost either 11.7p or 7.2p per page.

Value Plus Performance Equals a Market Standout At an estimated selling price of $99.99, the Canon PIXMA MP180 Photo AIO offers fast, easy-to-use features with the convenience of direct photo printing in all the popular sizes from wallet to 8.5″x 11″ prints. Now Canon even offers ready-to-frame 8″x 10″ prints that require no trimming before framing. With microscopic ink droplets as small as two picoliters, and resolution as high as 4800 x 1200 color dpi this photo AIO can print borderless photo lab quality prints, while also producing copies at a maximum rate of 22 black-and-white and 17 color copies per minute. By incorporating CanonFull-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) technology, consumers can produce virtually grain-free photos with the same look and feel of a traditional photo.

The LG KP200 phone is a cheap low end clamshell phone. It does not belong to any of LG’s specialized brands like Chocolate or Shine, but it does sport the usual LG colors - grey and silver. The phone measures 86 X 45 X 20.1 mm and weighs at about 76 grams. Although the phone is of the low-end type, it does support features such as Java, an FM Radio, Photo album, Photo editor, and even Wallpapers; but of course, you couldn’t expect more from this low budget phone.

The main attraction of the LG Prada is probably its enormous 3-inch diagonal touch display. The brilliant screen supports 256,000 colors that really show off the rich and colorful detail of the Prada’s gorgeous menu interface. You can adjust the brightness and backlight time, but not the font size. That sits just fine with us, however, as the default font is quite nice and large already. You also can choose from a variety of innovative themes that take advantage of the touch screen interface–one of our favorites has a moving fish on the home screen wallpaper that you can direct with your finger.

The phone comes with a large 3 Inch high colour screen which provides a high screen resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. The screen is an LCD TFT touch screen which comes with a touch screen menu interface which eliminates the users need for a keypad. The KE850 Prada runs on a Macromedia Flash user interface which is highly useable & effective.

Specifications:

Network GSM
Form Factor BAR
Message Email
Pixel 2.0 MP
FM Radio yes
MP3 Player yes
Bluetooth yes
Ringtone 32ch
Memory Slot microSD
Standby time(h) 300
Java yes
Digital zoom yes
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE yes
USB yes
Touch Screen yes
Video Camera yes

Merging an innovative slider design with an impressive feature set, the MOTORIZR delivers a dynamic mobile package for those socially active, on-the-go consumers who demand style, fun and adventure.

Again, this is trailing behind the best screens from Sony Ericsson, Samsung and Nokia, but is good enough. The music player is good quality and handles a wide range of music formats, including MP3, AAC and AAC+. An optional Bluetooth stereo headset is available.

You can drag and drop music files onto the card after connecting the phone to your PC via the included mini-USB cable. And in the Rizr Z3’s airplane mode, you can listen to your music without activating the cell phone while flying. Audiophiles take note: The phone may not play files whose bit rate is above 128 kbps. When played over the external speaker, songs sounded quite tinny.

Uniquely crafted, the MOTORIZR features a thin, narrow slider form factor with familiar finishes, rich housing materials and a multi-modal design for using the phone in both the open and closed positions. Appealing to the senses, this sleek new device boasts exceptional imaging, vivid color screen, enhanced music features and global connectivity. By offering the desired functionality in a familiar, easy to use design, the MOTORIZR is the companion for effortless style and entertainment on-the-go.

The RIZR features the latest version of Motorola’s user interface, and is perhaps less awkward to use than older Motorola phones. The RIZR is not the highest spec phone available, but holds its own against other phones in this price range. The camera is a 2 megapixel device and is as good as anything Motorola have produced previously, but not in the same league as the latest top-of-the-range phones from other manufacturers. There’s a video recording option and an MPEG4 video playback feature in the media player. The display is a good quality TFT screen with 262,000 colours and a good resolution of 176 x 220 pixels.

The design of Motorola RIZR is typical for their models which come with a lettered name. On the front panel we can see the Motorola M sign just above the 256K TFT display. The thick thumb-rest for assistance of the sliding process is just beneath the display and the only thing that completes the front panel is the set of buttons in the very bottom. There is a four-way key with a confirming center which is well known from the first RAZR V3 model. Surrounding it are two soft keys, a Browser button, a C back button and the green and red “receivers”, which in the case of Motorola are round symbols.

 Personalisation / Fun Features 
Calculator, Alarm Clock, Dynamic Idle, Wallpaper, Ringtone, Screensaver, Pre-loaded Games
Primary Camera Resolution: 2.0 Mega Pixel
Available User Memory: 20MB
Integrated MP3 Player
Internal RAM Size: 16MB
Thin, narrow slider with a multi-modal design
Up to 2GB of removable storage with an optional MicroSD memory card
Audio Player: AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, MP3

The Sony Ericsson P1i combines business with pleasure in one stylish, compact package. Mobile efficiency that keeps you in touch - and fits in your pocket.

If you want to quickly access the Internet, you can do that by simply using the @ button placed on the right side of the smartphone. On the same right side, you can also notice the M2 slot card and the camera button. On top of the phone, there’s an Infrared port and the Power button, while on the bottom of the device it’s the universal port used for charging the device or for simply attaching the headset. Upside the big display, you can see that P1i features a secondary camera, which is used for videocalls, and the in-call speaker. The 3.2 Megapixel camera placed on the back of the phone features flash, autofocus and macro mode. The compound used looks very stylish and doesn’t catch fingerprints. The smartphone’s sizes (106 x 55 x 17 mm) are well balanced and make it perfectly fit for almost any hand or pocket. It’s not even too heavy and weighs around 124 grams (including battery). Overall, in terms of design, Sony Ericsson’s P1i is a success and a big improvement compared to its older P910i or P990i predecessors.

Staying connected is staying efficient. The Sony Ericsson P1i gives you always-on access to your company email, calendar and contacts. No matter where you go. Bring your office on the road. 3G gives you the speed you need. And you have full office applications on your phone - view and edit documents on the go. When you unwind after work, the Sony Ericsson P1i stays on duty. Listen to music. Snap a picture with the 3.2 megapixel camera. Or just relax with a game.

Sony Ericsson did not include a full QWERTY keyboard on the P1i, but instead put all the letters and numbers in 20 keys. Most of these keys rock left or right to serve as different letters. For example, the top left key is used for both the Q and W letters. Rocking it left will get you the former, while rocking right will type the latter. The center portion of the keypad has numbers in red laid out just like a regular numeric keypad for use in the phone application and when filling out fields where numbers should be entered.

Camera
* Auto focus
* Camera - 3.2-megapixel
* Digital zoom - 3x
* Photo light
* Video record

Music
* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
* Media Player
* MegaBass™
* Music tones
* PlayNow™
* TrackID™

Messaging
* Email:
* MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
* Predictive text input
* SMS long (Text Messaging)
* Sound recorder

Connectivity
* Bluetooth™ technology
* Infrared port
* Modem
* Synchronisation PC
* USB mass storage
* USB support
* WLAN

The eye-catching pattern on the front flap of the modern Samsung SGH-X160 makes it resemble a piece of modern art. Its dynamic contours accentuate its unusual design. The SGH-X160 doesn’t just look good, it’s also equipped with essential functions and ensures that you can always be reached – a mobile phone for here and now.

A distinctive orchid-inspired motif adorns its refined exterior where handy, everyday needs meet a highly touchable and attractive design that appeals equally to male and female users across a broad demographic. Data function enhancements and improved delivery and faster transmission rates via GPRS offer superior usability compared to other budget bar-type models. Choose this inimitable Samsung clamshell model for all your essential communication needs.

The SGH-X160 sports a dependable and generously sized internal LCD display. At 1.76” with a resolution of 128×160 pixels for true picture clarity, the screen more than amply fulfills your text and imaging requirements. 65536 color UFB provides top quality color range and good contrast, enhancing your MMS experience.

The SGH-X160 is winner for all-round reliability when looking for a handy GSM phone with all elemental functions in a fashionable and sophisticated package. Find true elegance in the slim lines of this model’s palm-fitting compactness. And don’t fidget with rarely used devices or complicated technologies. Stripped of the fussy gadgets that are more confusing than useful, this phone is for the practical but discerning consumer who doesn’t want to sacrifice form for basic functionality.

When you receive or send text messages, or view Caller ID photos, you’ll especially appreciate this LCD monitor. And keep your personal calls private, accessing the display only when you flip open the phone. Feel the difference of a solid and reliable LCD with advanced color properties — all the more crucial when it’s your window onto the world.

Specifications:

Design
Color Basic Black
Option
Type Folder(Single/Dual), Bar, Slider, Flip Single Folder

Text message SMS, EMS, Smart msg SMS, EMS
Multimedia message Image Yes
Sound Yes
SMIL Yes
MSG Size 50KB
OTA MMS configuration Yes

Earmicrophone Wearable Yes
Nonwearable Yes
PTT earmicrophone N/A
Bluetooth No
External speaker No
HFK Full No
Simple Yes
Bluetooth No
The others No
Handstrap Yes
Data Kit (Version) Yes(EasyStudioII v1.0)

The Nokia 6080 comes with a text message service which allows the user to stay in contact with friends via a messaging service. The text message service comes with predictive text which provides the user with a quick input method that can be set to on or off to suit the users needs. The multimedia message service allows the user to send pictures or video clips complete with text & sound to enhance the messaging experience. The multimedia message service can be sent to any multimedia messaging compatible mobile phone. The 6080 also comes with Xpress messaging & instant messaging services which are quick & convenient ways to communicate with others. The email service supports SMTP, POP3 & IMAP4 which allows the user to send & receive emails directly to the Nokia 6080.

To stay in touch with family and friends, the Nokia 6080 offers comprehensive functions for easy messaging and voice communication, including MMS, Nokia Xpress audio messaging, email and push to talk. Browsing for news and uploading images and videos is convenient with the phone’s XHTML browser and fast data connections through EDGE. Weighing 91 grams, the Nokia 6080 offers a talk time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby time of up to 12 days, and will be available in stylish black, gold and silver colour variants.

The large colour display and illuminated keypad layout, combined with the intuitive and well-known Nokia Series 40 user interface, make the Nokia 6080 an easy-to-use companion for daily life. For fun and entertainment, the Nokia 6080 features a stereo FM radio and MP3 ring tones, complemented by a stereo headset included in the sales package. Adding a touch of personal style, the phone can be personalized with wallpapers, themes and even a Sudoku game, especially designed for the Nokia 6080. The elegant new handset also features a blinking light effect to indicate a missed call or a received message.

The user can contact others by using the push to talk feature which works like a walkie talkie & allows the user to communicate with others by using this user friendly feature. The user pushes the push to talk button & remains holding down the button to talk to others. The user can hear others talking back to them when the push to talk button is released. The phone has a built in microphone & speaker so that the user can use the handsfree speaker phone to communicate with others without having to hold the handset to their ear. The user can use voice commands to activate selected features & to call others by using the voice dialling feature.

Key features:
Turn heads with the stylish design
FM stereo radio with stereo headset (included)
MP3 ringing tones
Show what you mean with the integrated VGA camera and video recorder
Get news with the xHTML browser
Download user interface themes, MIDI and MP3 ringing tones, true tones, screensavers, and Java™ games
See it all on the high-resolution color display
Talk on five continents with tri-band network coverage
Push to talk over cellular network

Multimedia:
Integrated FM radio
AMR audio specification for better audio quality
Video player

Browsing:
WAP* 2.0 xHTML/HTML multimode browser
OMA Digital DRM 1.0 - including forward lock for content protection, combined delivery, separate delivery and superdistribution

Other Features:
Internal antenna
Personal shortcuts
Timed profiles
Customizable profiles
Changeable color themes, user defined themes