The Nexus One phone and the iPhone 3GS present as attractively sleek and slimline phones, with curved edges which makes them both comfortable to hold and use.

Just beneath the display screen on the Nexus One are four touch-sensitive buttons: back, menu, home and search, and a trackball. Dotted around the edges of the phone are the power button, a 3.5mm headphone socket and a micro-USB port. The 3GS, like its predecessor, has a “home” key at the bottom of the front surface, volume, sleep/wake buttons on the edges and access to the applications is via the touchscreen.

The iphone has a 3.5” touchscreen display, measures 115.5mm by 62.1mm by 12.3mm and comes with a reputed 256MB of RAM, and storage of up to 32GB. The Nexus One houses a 3.7” touchscreen display, and measures just 119mm by 59.8mm by 11.5mm. The phone comes with 512MB of both RAM and ROM, and a microSD  slot to accommodate a card of up to 32GB.

The most noticeable problem with the Nexus One is that the colours are somewhat oversaturated, especially with red and orange. Additionally, it is problematic to view the screen in bright light.

While a 5 megapixel camera is built into the Nexus One, which produces sharp and detailed images, the 3GS sports a surprisingly low 3 megapixel camera, although it does have autofocus when compared to its predecessor, although it does appear to over-expose photos. The Nexus One’s Gallery application is user-friendly and includes a pan and scan slideshow, which makes for a fun photo-browsing experience.

Looking at the insides of these phones, the 3GS is pretty quick in flicking between homescreens, scrolling through lists and when using Spotlight. When it comes to the games department and the use of high density graphic applications, the latest iphone certainly has the power to keep the gamer content, compared to the Nexus One whose gaming capabilities are not of the highest quality. Homescreen navigation on the Nexus One is swift and straightforward. An improvement in the Nexus One over its predecessors is the useful “home” icon which allows the user to zoom in on icons, and scroll through them, over the homescreen currently in use. To this end, there are accessible homescreens available.

Both phones are host to a range of other functions including Google Maps, a music player, a touchscreen keyboard and audio recognition. Each phone does have its own merits, depending on what additional functions and capabilities the user seeks.

The Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman mobile phone is a beautifully designed flip phone, which offers several great features to keep you in touch with the modern pace of life.

Sony Ericsson W508

Fitting snugly in one hand, it weighs only 98g, and measures 93.5mm long, 50mm wide and 14mm deep. Its internal memory capacity is 100MB which is expandable by up to 16GB using a microSD card. Available on t mobile contract phones this is a must have for you T Mobile phone users

Two display screens comprise this Ericsson phone. A small external one for viewing information, and a larger, higher resolution colour screen that is ideal of viewing photos and for browsing the internet.

Audio entertainment lies at the core of this mobile phone and its array of features is geared to providing the user with very high quality sound. Shake control and Gesture control allows the user to manage an assortment of features by a simple hand movement e.g. shaking the phone will activate the shuffle function on the music player. A built-in FM radio with RDS technology is also integrated into this phone. A SensMe feature matches the music to the user’s mood.

Sony Ericsson W508

The W508 also includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with a digital zoom. A video recording function is also available for capturing footage. In-built lighting is effective for lighting up dark environments, for better image quality.

Browsing the internet is made easy on the W508 with built-in WAP browser and the supported HSDPA and EDGE technology. The device also has Bluetooth and USB connectivity, although there is no GPS or WiFi features.

The Sony Ericsson G705 is a gorgeous-looking, easy-to-handle slide phone that is packed with cool features and applications.

A large 2.4” colour screen dominates the compact phone. It weighs 98g, is 95mm long, 47mm wide and 14.3mm deep. There is 120MB worth of internal memory which can be expanded when using a microSD card.

Sony Ericsson G705

The G705 has an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera for capturing both photos and video footage. A photo and video light are incorporated for lighting images captured in dark environments. A cool feature for keen bloggers is that which enables picture and video blogging, which lets the user create a blog and upload their photos and footage.

A music player is built-in and can play many of the popular music file formats, giving out a high quality of sound. There is also an FM radio feature with RDS which allows the user to view information from the radio station while listening to music.

The incorporation of a web browser and WiFi facilities means that the user can always stay in touch via the net, and keep abreast of developments on their favourite websites whilst on the go. The provision of HSDPA facilities serves to make the mobile internet experience that much more pleasurable.

Sony Ericsson G705

An in-built aGPS coupled with Google Maps for Mobile and Wayfinder also forms part of the package.

A number of other features are supported on the G705, including Bluetooth connectivity and Quad band technology. There is also a built-in email service as well as video calling facilities.

The Sony Ericsson K330 is an elegant candybar-style solid phone that is simple to use and suitable for those seeking a well-designed phone without requiring the technological trimmings.

Sony Ericsson K330

A compact phone, it weighs a mere 75g, and measures 100mm in length, 45mm in width and 12mm in depth. There is 10MB of internal memory, which is as good as memory capabilities get as there is no slot for a memory card.

The K330 has a built-in VGA camera and a video recorder, enabling the user to capture stills and video footage. For this mid-range affordable phone, picture and video quality is pretty good. The 1.7” colour screen, with a resolution of 128 by 160 pixels allows for clear viewing of recorded images and videos.

This compact handset houses a built-in music player as well as an FM radio complete with RDS function which allows the user to view track information whilst listening to it.

A WAP browser is incorporated into this phone, enabling the user to connect to the internet from their handset although there is no WiFi capability. The K330 supports Bluetooth connectivity and GPRS technology, allowing the user to link up with nearby compatible devices. But there is no GPS facility or any options for USB connection.

Standard features such as games, organiser and calendar are available. Additionally, there is a Health Mate application which allows the user to track eating habits, calorie information and weight fluctuations.

The K330 is available on a t mobile contract phone deal at http://www.myfreemobiledeal.com

The Samsung i7110 is a beautiful, stylish 3G smartphone that is part of the Samsung i range and offers a selection of fun features and applications.

Samsung i7110

A solid and compact handset, it weighs 125g and measures 118mm in length, 52mm in width and 12.9mm in width. The phone comes with 50MB of internal memory and storage capacity can be boosted using a microSD card.

The 2.6” AMOLED colour screen has a high resolution display of 240 by 320 pixels, the look of which is enhanced by its sleek finish. The screen lends itself incredibly well to the viewing of photos and video playback.

A 5 megapixel camera is built into this phone and can capture both photos and videos of reasonably high quality. Autofocus and built-in flash serves to enhance photo quality in low-light environments. A secondary camera located at the front of the handset allows the user to engage in video calling.

The i7110 incorporates a music player which supports many of the popular music formats, as well as an FM radio, allowing the user to stay connected to their favourite entertainment.

The inclusion of a web browser as well as WLAN WiFi and HSDPA enables the user to access the internet at reasonably high speeds. GPS and maps are built into the phone.

Games, Bluetooth connectivity and QUAD band technology are all part of the variety of applications included in the i7110 handset

The Hero is the latest mobile phone release by HTC, and features its own new user-interface HTC Sense, which allows the user to customise their handset accordingly.

HTC HERO

Although it is a thin and light phone, it has a solid feel to it, weighs 135g, and measures 112mm in length, 56.2mm in width and 14.35mm in depth. It comes with 512MB internal memory, which can be boosted with a microSD card.

The Hero is an attractive-looking device, with a sleek 3.2” touchscreen. A virtual QWERTY keyboard feature is accessible in both portrait and landscape modes which is reasonably fast to use and impressive.

HTC Sense allows the user to customise their phone by adding their selected widget-based applications to their homescreens. It also encourages the user to organise how they wish to access people and content in their lives in a manner most appropriate for them.

The presence of pinch-zooming and the possibility of opening several browser windows make browsing on this sleek and fast touchscreen easy to use, even when using the WiFi connection. A trackball at the bottom of the device is very handy for navigating around web pages. Flash support and player allows the user to enjoy their favourite clips on YouTube.

There is a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, built into the Hero, although a flash function is lacking. Photo quality is acceptable although it is no replacement for a dedicated point-and-shoot camera. A built-in video recorder is also available.

Other features of the Hero mobile phone include an MP3 player which supports the usual music file formats, digital compass, Bluetooth connectivity and GPS.

The Nokia 3610 Fold is a sleek, light-weight and affordable phone offering the vast array of features that have come to be standard in new trendy phones.

Nokia 3610 Fold

The phone weighs only 97g and measures 99.6mm long by 44.3mm wide and 19.6mm deep. It comes with 30MB of internal memory, which can be expanded by up to 4GB with the use of a microSD card.

Like most flip phones, the Fold has two screens – a small external one and a larger internal colour screen that also serves as a viewfinder. The keypad is sufficiently spacious to allow for easy manipulation. A navigation key adds to the ease of operating this stylish phone.

There is an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera which has autofocus and digital zoom functions. Given the size of the phone, photo quality is acceptable although this is not really the first choice as a camera phone. A video recording feature is also available and although resolution is low it is still handy for capturing those precious memories. The 3610 Fold supports video playback of MP4 files and other formats.

The Fold has a built-in music player which supports many music file formats including MP3 and WMA. Sound quality is quite good for those who need music on the go.

Keeping in touch online or up-to-date with the latest news is also possible with this phone as it has Nokia web browser and also supports WAP browser.

Other features include voice activated commands, Bluetooth connectivity, QUAD band technology and support for email attachments.

The Samsung Tocco Lite mobile phone is a striking touchscreen phone with an easy-to-use interface, offering features to be expected of any new phone released onto the market thesedays.

Samsung Tocco Lite

A light and compact phone, the Tocco Lite weighs 93.5g and is 104mm long, 53mm wide and 11.9mm deep. It comes with 50MB of internal memory which is expandable by up to 16GB when using a microSD card.

A touchscreen QWERTY keyboard is available which is ideal when using the email service. The built-in accelerometer allows the user to switch easily between portrait and landscape modes, perfect for viewing photos and surfing the net using the in-built WAP web browser.

The Tocco Lite comes with a 3 megapixel camera which has digital zoom and flash. For the price at which this is being retailed, picture quality is acceptable although it can never replace a dedicated camera. A Smile Detection function allows the user to take a photo as soon as the camera detects the subject is smiling.

The user has access to video recording capabilities, capturing footage at up to 15 frames per second. The high screen resolution of 240 by 400 pixels allows for a clear viewing pleasure of videos.

A built-in FM radio with RDS and MP3 player allows the user to enjoy their preferred radio shows and favourite tracks.

Bearing in mind that this is an inexpensive phone, the Tocco Lite lacks GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G, although it does support USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

LG KC910 Renoir

The LG KC910 Renoir is a classy touchscreen phone that is suitable for both personal and business use. Its 3” touchscreen is highly responsive and users can select widgets to appear on the screen.

For a phone that has some great features it weighs only 110g, is 107.8mm long, 55.9mm wide and 14mm deep. It has 70MB of internal memory and supports external memory of up to 8GB via a microSD card.

The Renoir mobile phone has an incredible 8 megapixel camera with Schneider Kreuznach optics, an auto as well as a manual focus and a Xenon flash. Picture quality is very high even in low light surroundings due to its ISO sensitivity, as is the video recording quality, which can capture video footage between five and 120 frames per second.

LG has integrated Dolby Mobile, which gives it an excellent music player system and provides a powerful bass to add to the listening pleasure. It supports the playing of virtually all digital music formats and has an in-built FM radio. The user is never lost for entertainment choice as this device supports DivX and Xvid which allow the user to enjoy watching videos on the go.

The touchscreen user interface is very easy and smooth to use. The phone supports both a touchscreen QWERTY keyboard and a keypad for virtual T9 predictive texting.

The KC910 mobile phone comes fully equipped with assisted GPS, high HSDPA speeds and with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

LG KC 910 Renoir