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 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.