While PDAs on the market are stagnating and declining on the market, communicator is currently experiencing a boom. For pocket user is fighting more and more firms have acquired new communicator functionality - without the same satellite navigation device, as the beginning hybrid phone and PDA, and has soon will not submit. The hero of today’s review - Fujitsu-Siemens T830 has collected in a virtually all the possibilities that you can see in other communicators. But what has happened as a result?

Complete

In a small carton except the communicator, surfaced cradle, charger and synchronization cable (USB interface), a spare stylus, a wired headset, leather holsters of communicator to wear on your waist, with the disc software, a set of brochures and a voucher to buy several programs at Fujitsu-Siemens website. Especially pleases convenient cradle, which will not solve the operation, and convenient holsters. As we can see, the product package is very rich - practically everything that the user may need to add any particular nothing. However, from expensive communicator is nothing else, and not treacherous.

Appearance

The trunk of the communicator is made of dark grey plastic bezel ends and the function keys light gray. High-quality plastic, the assembly also claims did not arise anywhere nothing loose and not squeak. The device looks massively and firmly - it fit perfectly into the image of a modern businessman. Overall design of communicator line with other modern devices from Fujitsu-Siemens - smooth contours and severity colours. Mass characteristics of the Fujitsu-Siemens T830 are following: 126×64x21 mm, weight 190 g. As we can see, it has turned into not a small apparatus, but will keep it in mind that the T830 - one of the most functional communicators to date. T830 is not bad in the hand, but in the pocket of his jacket to wear uncomfortable - the only acceptable option becomes belt holsters.

At the top of the front panel LED indicator posted 2, which shows the progress of battery and active wireless interfaces. Below is cunning flap indicator, which covers a front VGA camera designed for videoconferencing. In flap has slot, which is hidden voice speaker. At the bottom of the front panel are functional block key QWERTY keyboard and microphone hole. Available two soft keys, keys start and the end of the conversation (the latter also a matter of switching off the menu of the communicator), keyboard shortcut to Calendar and Inbox applications, as well as four- positioned navigational key is to confirm the selection function. Navigation key is well suited for scrolling documents, but in the games is not too convenient that, in fact, it is too important for device-based business audience. QWERTY-keyboard 39 - Key, the size of the buttons on the verge of convenience - people with large fingers, problems will arise. Besides, to write Cyrillic characters sometimes have to starve Fn, which is not very convenient. Notes and SMS keyboard fit well, but to recruit texts is largely unusable. On the right there are the verge of communicator slot SD / MMC, which is supporting SDIO and quick access button FSC Voice Recorder applications. It is heartening that the Fujitsu-Siemens engineers did not follow the fashion at all TransFlash, a normal full-equipped Communicator слотом SD / MMC. On the left are the verge key is the volume (it also allows for scrolling documents) and button quick access applications FSC Camera. At the top are only brink headset connector (3.5 mm, can be used without any headphone adapter) and the stylus slot. Stylus T830 from metal, plastic tips. Convenient feather is very rare among communicators, but the T830 with the stylus is all right. At the bottom brink miniUSB connector device is used for synchronization and charging-connect USB peripherals like USB Flash Drive and USB keyboards.

On the rear panel Communicator is the battery compartment lid, the dynamics of the holes, rubber insert that is not Communicator slide over the table and 2 - megapixel camera with a mirror for self-portrait. Photos with the maximum resolution of 1600 * 1200 average quality - in general they are better than many similar devices. Most likely, this is because the availability of the system autofocussing. Supported regime obtaining a series of images and record video with a resolution of 176 * 144, 3GP formats and the H264. Such videos can be used only for the creation of MMS - more on that they are not suitable. Under the battery compartment lid hiding lithium-polymer battery capacity of 1530 mAh, the reboot button device and slot for a SIM card. Fixing the SIM card is convenient, but to “extract” Sim card battery must be removed. With an average load Fujitsu-Siemens T830 almost 4 days while testing in the network Velcom. C disabled T830 wireless interfaces in the mode of reading books at the lowest level of illumination has holt out for 15 hours - an impressive result. While viewing the film in the program TCPMP Communicator spent 4 hours on one battery charge. Display of the T830 is made on TFT technology, has a resolution of 240 * 240 pixels and can display up to 65,000 colors. Diagonal display is 2.4 inches. Image quality at a high level, the picture is very clear and contrast. On display sun fade, but information from the normally unreadable, especially when put maximum level of illumination. Non-standard display is not too big plus communicator - not all programs can work properly display the permit, particularly in the games.

Iron filling

A brain Fujitsu-Siemens T830 serves ARM processor Intel XScale PXA272 with a frequency of 416 MHz. His Hilda quite sufficient for the vast majority of applications work and play videos, and the majority of games on the T830 is still not working properly because of the non-standard permits the display. The amount of RAM is 64 MB. Volume ROM - 128 Mb, of which 67 MB user accessible. It is not too much, but for programs such amount is adequate, but thanks to a full-slot SD / MMC problems with the purchase memory cards the user does not exist. Communicator is equipped with a Bluetooth module, version 2.0. At joy users stack used Broadcomm version 1.7.1. Supported file transfer, DialUp Networking, exchange business cards, stereo, PAN, and even access to the SIM card. Overall, the special claims to the work of Bluetooth no connection to the computer is stable, BT headset, Jabra BT-150 with the T830 also worked smoothly. GSM module 900/1800/1900 inspires respect. Supported GPRS Class 10 and EDGE. But the main thing is that T830 can work in the networks of the third generation UMTS 2100, allowing the exercise video and work as a high-speed wireless modem. The quality of reception at the secondary level, it generally corresponds to the usual modern mobile phones.

GPS module is based on the chip SirfStar III to be determined in all modern GPS-PDA. Claims GPS does not work when tested with the program Navitel 2.0 Fujitsu-Siemens T830 confidently showed travelled route, only slightly resembling under bridges and other engineering works. The buildings accuracy drops sharply, often Communicator can not extradite coordinates - however, and especially not required. Wi-Fi module supports standard 802.11b / g. Thus, we have the theoretical increase in the speed of Wi-Fi. In practice, it is unclaimed - 11-Mbit device is missing. On the paper Wi-Fi also did not raise claims - Communicator minutes to play the video, broadcast to the desktop successfully went to the Internet through an access point, D-Link. Vibrocall a mean force, it is rather difficult to miss. It should be noted that E-Ten G500 has no infrared – the developers consider this interface to be archaic.

Programmatic part

Fujitsu-Siemens T830 runs under Windows Mobile 2005 Phone Edition 3.0 with a set of updates (particularly supported DirectPush). To date, this is a modern operating system for handheld computers, WM 6.0 yet it is not officially released for communicators. The composition of the OS includes standard applications such as Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Pocket Internet Explorer and Media Player Mobile 10 - version, Phone application. Additional applications are many. This manager compounds S Connect Mobility E2C, archiving of data backup utility FSC Backup, archiver FSC Zip, java virtual machine JBlend viewer and PDF documents. Most programs intended for Window Mobile 2003/2003SE, worked perfectly and WM2005, and many utilities have already been upgraded and now support this OS. However, it should be borne in mind that the FS T830 is a non-standard screen resolution. Russification input and interface provided LEng program. Synchronization with desktop computer had a Bluetooth and USB interfaces, program Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2. During testing Communicator hovered once, but very high quality - had to do a full reset the device. Overall, some instability in the Communicator there (in particular, there is a utility FSC Speed Menu) - let’s hope that the next firmware is rectified.

Conclusion

Fujitsu-Siemens T830 is a modern keyboard with integrated GPS communicator, working under the administration of Windows Mobile 2005. Of its merits should be noted GPS module, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, USB host, a good performance, hardware keyboard, a great deal of time working offline. Shortcomings also exist. The first non-standard screen is resolution, in the second - the software flaw. Approximate cost Fujitsu-Siemens T830 will be about 800 cu that, in general, good communicator for such functionality.

Every respecting itself a manufacturer of mobile phones is trying to offer its buyers a wider range of models. At the same time the user has a chance to select the phone, but not only on the basis of his capabilities, but also with the clear knowledge what the mobile phone should be able to do. I think that the vast majority will agree with me that the most popular feature of modern tube is the ability to reproduce music files. That is why in recent times the number of variations on the theme of music phones is growing as on the yeast. At the same time, a truly interesting new products there is not too much. That is why the first player from the phone company LG Electronics - LG KE600 - was greeted us with a dual interest. Getting ahead, say that the first-born in a segment of music phones of  LG turned out to be very, very attractive. However, you should make sure of this now.

A complete set of supply

In traditional for LG a medium-sized box you will find:
. LG KE600 phone;
. charger;
. USB cable to connect to a PC;
. headphones with a standard 3.5 mm connector;
. wired remote (headset) remote control player;
. microSD memory card of volume format of 512 Mb;
. CD with software and user manual.

Appearance. Design

LG KE600 is in the now fashionable slider form-factor. Even with all this diversity of variations on the theme of  “sliding structures” sliders are still perceived as image solution. However, thanks to the efforts of the famous brands this form factor gradually penetrates into other market segments, which no longer looks like an attribute of elected. But this does not apply to LG KE600, which suffers the fate be at the centre of attention and to catch a curious and perhaps envious glance. The combination of matte and black lacquer with silver metallic shades attached to the telephone a hefty share of charm and rich gloss. While talking about purity is not accounted for here. Excellent glossy varnish collects fingerprints and minor scratches - that is the fee for the image.

The quality of performance is on the top. Super plastic and excellent assembly of  the trunk make the construction monolithic and resistant to adverse external influences. There is no part of the construction hangs loosely or squeaks. The front cover of the phone is a box of polished black plastic, where there are left windows for the display and the operations of the buttons. The screen has a resolution of 320 pixels х240. Image quality deserves praiseworthy. A clear picture is smooth and excellent colour is combined with deep saturated colours and brightness, which is sufficient even for solar winter day. However, all of this, LG KE600 display is not without flaws. Its drawback are very small angles of review vertically. The phone should be rejected a little longer than necessary, and the image immediately turns into a negative.

Now pay attention to the distinguishing feature of this model. This is managing block. The first thing you will notice - Navigation… no, not joystick, but rather element. The fact is that the developers decided to abandon the customary for all four- positioned key and used the wheel in the manner that applies player iPod. Only here it is not sensory and belongs to a family of “plastic rotary.” Frankly speaking, we were pleased to work with the help of it. It is a bit removed from the center to the left side, so the big finger of  the right hand rests precisely on it. Overall, the navigation of the menu or a playlist in a player leaves only pleasant impressions, after which a normal telephone management seems to be anachronistic. Furthermore, in order to remain a staunch conservatives and the old way of managing the phone - pressing the scroll the wheel behaves the same way as normal joystick. In addition to the noticeable in the center OK there is the button to confirm the action.

The wheel of scroll girdles blue bezel, which is inscribed soft keys, and the key is X repeal or refund ago. In fact, such a close location of the main elements of management can be very convenient. What can not be said about the location of the keys Lights Out and taking the call. Pressing admission is where we are accustomed fumbling button Lights Out, and that in turn is so small and so close to the edge of the device is that the rapid decline the challenge is sometimes very difficult. Between the above keys developers placed a call button quickly MP3 player. The illumination of the controls not only performs its duties direct assistance to find the desired button in the dark, but cool complements appearance phone. Magical luminescence navigational wheel in the darkness looks quite impressive. Above the screen, we can see the logo and the manufacturer’s phone earpiece. The side did not have to empty the brink. Thus, the right to find a place for abalone and strap buttons activate the camera. As for the left edge, then there we found a twin trenches and covered volume plug connector for connecting a headset, which acts as corporate remote control playback, which in turn connect headphones with a standard 3.5 mm connector.

The upper part of anything noteworthy, except glossy plastic escarpment, could not boast, but there is at the bottom interface connector to connect to a PC and a microphone hole. From foreign attitudes and dust penetration connector securely covered with inconspicuous plastic plugs. Two-thirds of the surface area of the back, took a battery (combined with a lid). It is mounted through a very tough latches and several guides. As a result, the combination deleted even the slightest allusion to play its part. Under the battery slot is for mounting the SIM card and slot for microSD memory card format. Location latter said that the phone is no hot replacement memory cards. Block digital cameras, consisting of the lens, a miniature mirrors for self-flashlight and outbreaks, nestles just above. Slightly left of this whole songs visible slot system polyphonic speaker. Write about what the quality of his sound, we will know in due time, but in the meantime, it’s time to reveal the phone.

Unfortunately, the shell no steps, which could be a big finger to catch on and discover slider. It is a big finger to the screen or the navigation wheel, or to contrive so as not to drop the n phone, and to put on under his top of the bottom. But after these acts are committed easy, autofocus mechanism works surprisingly easily and clearly, and the characteristic clicking tell us that the phone is open. And both times, then turn our attention to the digital keyboard. Figure arrangement of keys on it is rather unusual and generally subordinate to design phone. Four series of buttons that curved in an arc, immediately obvious. However, this is not the most that could be claimed from the keyboard. Index - is its ergonomics. But with this option from the numeric keypad LG KE600 all in good order. By custom image keys, their form and optimal size finger unmistakably clicks exactly the button you want. Submit here a clear and tangible response during a small keyboard and receive almost like the ideal design. Accustomed to the keyboard LG KE600, unlike unit manager, will not have to at all. This review LG KE600 appearance can be considered complete, so that it has time to consider its inner contents.

The overall functionality and communication capabilities. Multimedia

The details of internal structure of the phone can be found in the tables of technical characteristics.
Supported standards GSM 900 1800 1900
Tip TFT screen (2.0 “, 262 thousand colors)
The screen resolution is 320×240
The amount of volatile memory 70 Mb
Guest rooms in the memory of 1000
Support for Java MIDP 2.0
Wap v.2.0
GPRS lass with a 10
EDGE +
Bluetooth v.2.0 (there A2DP profile)
Connector to the computer +
+ FM receiver
Recorder +
Polyphonic ringing tone (64 votes), MP3 to call
Camera 2 Mp, Auto-Focus, Macro mode
Multimedia, “chips” soundtrack and ringtones - Record choir without the use of tools (John); Applications “composer” and “DJ” to create their own melodies; navigational wheel
Slot expansion card format microSD
Battery Li-ion 950 mAh
Opening hours (talk / Wait) 4 / 200 hours
Physical size (LxWxH) 97 mm h46h18.9
Weight 90 g

Now I propose to stay with a view to seeing some peculiarities of the phone. The staff can work on the GSM standard 900/1800/1900 MHz. There is also seen the presence of the support of standards for the existence of high-speed data transmission: GPRS and EDGE. The presence of the last lovers will surely enjoy high-speed mobile Internet, because the support of  EDGE have already had a major Belarusian operators. It also drew attention to the amount of memory. Even if you are for any reason forget the memory card at home, 70 MB should be sufficient for several dozen pictures of excellent quality.

If I may, that the musical component of the phone would like to tell separately. All salt that the inscription on the box “Music Phone” means not only that we are a hybrid cell phone and MP3 player. The developers went much deeper. All musical accompaniment from the sound slider opening to the melody for the alarm clock is nothing like the recorded voice choir, performing akapellno (without musical accompaniment) related melodies or sounds. Especially amusing sounds recruitment numbers, or his next adjustment. Moreover, among phone software has a range of software for mobile establish their own melodies and arrangements already exist. Is all this wealth in ‘Multimedia. ” For example, by using “Composer” you will be able simply to hum your favourite songs on the dictaphone. Telephone, in turn, converts it into a music recording, and you can make it into an arrangement of musical styles and complement of instrumental accompaniment. I must say that, despite the apparent futility, this application may take you a little time at least to play and amuse for a while its soul. There is yet another entertaining utility - “DJ”. Using it, you can feel themselves not only a composer but also the King plates - dj. Nautical spinning wheel, as if  DJ’ s plate, it is possible to mix the running melody. Access to radio takes place from the same folder. Without a headset plugged it does not work. Search channels available as a manual or automatic. Since call saved frequency by means of buttons on the digital keyboard, we can save 12 radio stations.

The quality of signal reception is at the proper level and not causing slightest criticism ever tested. As for the telephone dynamics, it is not always enough volume. Thus, the strain accounted for noisy street Listening to listen to the interlocutor. But the caller will not languish awaiting your response. Heavy hair and loud dynamics of the system do not permit miss a call. By the way, on the dynamics. If not give a maximum loudness, then it sounds quite pure, and particularly impressive MP3-playback tracks. However, if the start essay, we can recall that it is located on the back of the device. It turns out that most of the time sound will be sent to the opposite side of the user. What this leads you understand yourself.

As the phone is still concurrently and MP3-player, as an active reported in press releases LG company, I would ignore his “telephone” component, and talk about it solely as a gadget, reproducing music. For reproduction in the embedded software player. He practically devoid of functional features and, in fact, can only play music. For example, the support and the creation of playlists and speech is not - there is only a list of songs downloaded to the phone, which are sorted alphabetically. But in a very effective equalizer with presettings 9, which cover almost all user requests. The possibility of its manual is not available. Notably, when playing songs shows real range equalizer, although the plants can be selected and more impressive visualization. But what is really depressing is the inability to work player in the background. So wander on the menu and will not be able to enjoy music - “sit and listen”, decided treacherous producer. Manage best playback through ongoing bundled remote. Just now, and we will, because it is time to assess the quality of our hero. According to the subjective impressions LG KE600 sounds very neat and clean and in most of the compositions are not forced to use EQ, the installation of which, by the way, please any music lovers. So if close an eye on the functionality of the program deficient player, LG KE600 is recommended as a replacement portable Flash MP3 player.

Once connected to a computer phone can be determined either as an external modem GPRS/EDGE- or as Flash-drive. Connectivity Option selected from the appropriate menu item before the USB cable is plugged in the PC. If the phone works as a modem, it would require drivers who are on the enclosed CD-ROM. When connecting LG KE600 as the drive does not require any drivers, and then appear in the two new Flash-drive - one of them is nothing like the internal memory, the other is a replacement card memory. It should be noted that when the phone in this mode, it shuts off GSM module, and you will not be able to talk with any… But there is a positive side of this moment - charging for USB, which is actually one little consolation. Finally I would mention the battery. Despite the fact that its capacity is greater than the average - 900 mAh - Production honestly expresses very modest indicators autonomous and events (see Table technical attributes). Our testing only confirms this. Thus, with intensive (20 camera images, a 20-minute talk, several SMS, 1 hour drying MP3 player and navigation on the menu, contacts) Minsk use in a cellular phone networks barely spent a day. If several limiting conditions, it is possible to “survive” without sockets two days. Overall, not the best result. However, if playing in the settings, you can find the so-called energy-efficient mode, which reduces the level of illumination, if the phone is not in use. Frankly, the big benefit of this is not the case, but we still managed to extend the time for a few hours.

Inside

Now, dear readers, you already know a lot of interesting things about our guests today, so it’s time to start detailed familiarity with its menu and domestic content. In standby mode, the screen displays the mass of useful information, such as: battery level indicator network service symbols, etc. But thanks to the screen resolution high all these accessories “interior” succeeded fairly compact place on the contours of the screen and not clutter nice wallpaper, which a lot of great standard.

The bottom line shows a signature to soft buttons. Reprogramme them, unfortunately, it is impossible, as well as reprogramme pressing joystick, which also appointed actions. For example, rejecting joystick / wheel left, you can quickly switch profile, right - to visit the menu item Favorites. To make sure that you do not forget these combinations, in the standby mode, the screen displays a small hint.

Get up to the same menu, you can, by clicking on the left or on the key contextual OK. In addition to traditional LG organization in a matrix of icons, used another, a new - circular menu, the character under the general concept phone. This decision not only looks interesting and fresh, but also brings a hefty share of the convenience in the administration of the telephone. Navigation menu with a circular wheel is no worse, and sometimes more convenient than using conventional joystick. However, as we have mentioned, for the wheel saved all commonplace feature old good four- position. Submenu organized as a conventional vertical list. Once inside it, we can move between subparagraphs through deviations joystick. Moreover, in any of sub-menu navigation can be found by using numerical sequences. In general, a thoughtful and intuitive interface surfing unwittingly forced smile. Now, as usual, offer to get acquainted with the menu closer. Let’s start in order.

Messages

Besides traditional SMS message machine also supports MMS multimedia messages, as well as E-Mail (POP3, Imap4). When writing a message on the screen displays 8 lines of text. This input can be changed here. It is heartening that the written message is not lost, if at the time you enter characters unintentionally pressing Lights Out, or you disturb incoming call - is in the standby mode reject the joystick up, as you can then continue the interrupted input. When writing a message can quickly insert standard pictures and sounds, as well as information from contacts. There is another option nonstandard. If the message you sent telephones, they can be immediately put on contacts or use to select subscribers.

Call

This item menu traditionally includes information about the calls, as well as GPRS traffic. Each calls, you can find exhaustive information: his time, duration, date. Calls are sorted by type: incoming, outgoing, missed all calls. The organization realized very convenient.

Contacts

Phone book is organized at the proper level. Contacts with the SIM card from the phone and displayed in a list, which can be of two types: regular and attached a photograph of the subscriber, which appears on the right side of the screen. Contacts can be copied c SIM cards on the phone and back as well as to transfer via Bluetooth. To select the contact wheel can be used (which is quite handy), or use the quick search on behalf of the letters primary subscriber. To contact the highlighted at the bottom of the screen in the form of icons displays all information available about the subscriber. Learn it, we can mouse cursor on the icon. Each record includes a fixed number of fields: 3 rooms, fax, the group, melody, a tip. For most users, this should be sufficient. There are four predefined group, which has successfully supplemented its three. At a separate group, you can assign a photo call and melody.

Multimedia

In this folder there are programs that make up the luggage multimedia phone. Some of them we have already examined, the rest to pay attention later. While about “Recorder” You can talk now. The list is in the format of AMR. Of the options available only choice storage of records (phone, a memory card), and their duration (for MMS is not restricted). The quality recordings are not happy, because the words interlocutor, standing 1.5 metres further, it is no longer possible to deal with. And the level of noise is too big.

My folders

It is not difficult to guess that here opens the original file archive of  the phones. All of the available files are divided into folders, on the basis of its type. Accordingly, we have the following folders: “Video”, “Images”, “Sounds”, “Games and Applications”, “Other”. There is a separate access to the phone’s memory as well as to external repositories. For each folder available information on the date of creation, size, number of files in it. Same files can be sent via MMS, Bluetooth, E-mail, rename, copy or move. The images are presented in the form of pictograms, if they draw a telephone slowing appreciably. Here is the seat of the Java-based applications, divided into standard and downloaded. By the standard include two games: Formula-1 race and set the simplest games Mini Game World. Graphics both toy looks very outdated, and the games themselves are not much interest, but the user can draw the management of Formula One race car using as a navigational wheel steer.

Browser

There is a standard WAP browser v 2.0.

Accessories

In this punke accessing a menu item “favorite” applications and “Alarm clock, calendar, calculator,” “Note”, “The calculation of the tip,” “Time Zone”, “Converter”, “Stopwatch.”

Profiles

The phone has a 6 profiles, one of which - the regime “Not in the network.” Creating their profiles provided, but the existing setup is comprehensive. We can change the type of tones (ring, vibration, and vibration call, the call after vibration, quiet), the melody of the call, the volume of SMS-type signal (a call repeated calls, call and vibration, vibration, quiet), the melody of the SMS signal, the signal buttons, volume buttons, slider tone, volume effects, volume on / off switch.

Preferences

Finally, here you can set up your phone. Since most of your standard, we will not deal with them separately.

Camera

LG KE600 equipped with a 2 - CMOS camera with Auto-matrix. Run the camera is carried out in two ways: Long pressing the appropriate button on the right front or from the menu item “Multimedia”. To download enough 2 - x seconds, after which most of the screen turns into a viewfinder. Descent is possible when you press the shutter button on the camera or on the OK button. Relates to apparatus should be in such a way that index finger of his right hand does not cut eye lens, which is possible, given the location. A long inaction enabled economy mode and the camera is switched off, the phone switches to standby mode. On receipt of the finished photograph takes about 4-5 seconds - the time needed to Auto-worked, and the image has been saved. Automatic focusing is working quite correctly, and virtually no wrong. The screenshot will be immediately delete or send via MMS. Furthermore, the inclusion outbreak or timer can be set without going into a menu. To do so, provided shortcuts: “*” and “#”. They even bear the appropriate symbol. Also horizontal deviation joystick adjusted brightness images. The obtained images on the screen of the phone look very attractive, but not on the computer screen. If the shooting is far from ideal (for example, mixed lighting), the details are lost, and we often get a blurry picture. In this case Auto may help cool, but it does not always have the time, and a good shot can be lost. But when shooting portraits and static images, it simply irreplaceable. Macro mode of operation is also useful, but its scope is limited to 5 centimeters. However, and this is almost always sufficient.

Conclusions

LG succeeded in creating an attractive, in all respects, a product that will be interesting, especially to young people active and lovers of all new and technologically. Fans of design sophistication also not be disappointed. As for music lovers, they may be interested in a good quality of play, just functionality player will tolerate.

Pluses:

. Excellent quality.
. Dignified music playback on the phone.
. Interesting design.
. Good ergonomics.
. The unique sound.
. Not a bad functionality.
. The existence of “his” style.

Negative:

. Poo player.
. Minor problems with the camera.
. Small angles review screen vertically.
. Unsustainable scratchproof coating corps.

Last year the company Gigabyte entered the market of communicators with its first model Gigabyte gSmart i. From solid manufacturer of computer iron buyers were waiting conventional and affordable Communicator, but as the result came out an interesting conceptual toy with a small screen and, in general, useless TV tuner and a relatively high cost. We will see whether Gigabyte has managed to correct drawbacks of the previous models in its new offspring named Gigabyte gSmart i300.

The complete set of supply

In the colorfully-fitted box of cards except the communicator itself, there surfaced a usual conventional device, a wire stereo garniture, the cable of the synchronization with USB interface, the disk with software and a set of pamphlets. Strangely, that the communicator, equipped with a GPS module, incomplete in automobile accessories - however, its purchase does not cause any particular problems. A similar situation we saw in the case of the HTC 3600 - perhaps a desire to earn on sales of accessories is becoming stronger than common sense. Wired headsets quality didn’t give pleasure for a while. It will certainly suit for talks, but for listening to music it will suit anything better. Unfortunately, in communicator Gigabyte there uses its specific disconnector, and to search for him not original headset will be very difficult. We will probably be needed to be addressed with the help of wireless stereo. It is also puzzling the lack of cover in a complete set of delivery - all have already become accustomed to find in a box with a communicator this accessory. In general, the complete set of supply is plainly - it has only the most necessary things.

Appearance

The trunk of the communicator is made of white plastic. There immediately arise associations with Apple products, which may attract a certain group of buyers, for whom is important stylish appearance for to stand out in a crowd. The Plastic of the trunk is of high quality, is comfortable enough to hold. The quality of the assembly is at a high level, there is nothing to hang or to squeak, even the battery lid sits very tightly. The design of the communicator is rather for youth - in the hands of businessman Gigabyte i300 will look strange, though, in my opinion, it would suit for a business lady. Around the display there is a metal box, which attaches to the front panel brings extra density and adds diversity in the design of the front panel. Overall i300 looks quite specific, but the impression this communicator makes at first sight. Its dimensions are 102.5 x51, 5×19 mm, and weight is just 116 g. Gigabyte gSmart 300 is one of the smallest communicators, its dimensions are close to the parameters of today’s mobile phones. It should be remembered that a numeric keypad hardware i300 does not have. Light weight and small size allow to maintain with no problems long conversations – you have only to use a headset in the car or when both hands are thoroughly engaged. There are no problem with the wearing of the device - it can be put into a pocket of any shirt or trousers. On the top of the front panel there are

the slot voice dynamics, and two office LEDs that show the activity of GSM - module embedded GPS, wireless interfaces and the charge of the battery. Lights are not covered with decorative overlays, but they seen even in the afternoon.

At the bottom of the front panel there are buttons of the beginning and end of conversation, the two soft-keys, buttons Win (opens the Start menu) and the OC, as well as made under the metal five- positioned navigational key is inscribed with its key “confirm the selection. KEY quick access to applications in the Communicator, no - instead they should use soft-key. I would not say that the keyboard is very comfortable to use. Its sizes are sensible brink of a reasonable, and they require a strong enough suppress. Such keys fit poorly for arcade games poorly, and the navigational key is sometimes false alarm. But the viewing of documents is quite comfortable, because they could be hanging the scroll key on volume control. At the end of the communicator is the right button of activation the camera, the ear for lace, the disconnector for headsets, covered with plastic plugs, and sunk into the trunk the reboot button. The lid of the disconnector looks insecure - I have a suspicion that in a couple of months after its active exploitation it will be torn off and lost. At the left end of the device is key of the volume.It is black, but adapted, it can not only control the volume during a call, but turn over the pages of various documents. At the upper end of Communicator is only the button of on / off switch. At the lower end of communicator there are miniUSB connector used for charging and synchronization with a desktop computer, slot for miniSD memory card, slot for stylus and the microphone hole. Only normal miniSD memory card are supported, SHDC does not work even after the installation of additional drivers - probably there is no support in hardware. However, due to low prevalence SDHC card it is not a big problem. On the rear panel of the communicator there are located 2 - mega pixel camera with the flash and function of autofocus, the lattice of a loud dynamics, as well as the battery of compartment lid.

Maximum permission of images in camera is 1600 * 1200 pixels, it supports video recording and 3GP wmv format with a resolution of 320 * 240. There supports multiple compression formats, changing the white balance, dozens of effects, including a night shooting mode. The quality of images has pleasantly surprised - among the communicators with built-2 - megapixel camera Gigabyte gSmart i300 is among the best. It should be noted that the function Auto does not always work properly, especially when surveying of neighboring objects. The battery of Gigabyte gSmart i300 is removable, lithium-polymer has a capacity of 920 mAh, that is for communicator is not much. As a result the time of autonomous work of communicator is small concerning competitors. The time of autonomous work of communicator in testing in network UMS is 1 day, with active use of additional functions - this communicator will likely have to be charged every day. While reading the book in the program Haali Reader apparatus has holded out for 9 hours, if the GPS receiver worked a little less than 5 hours - for the tourist i300 is not suitable. Under the battery wears slot for a SIM card. On convenience, the card is inserted and taken out without problems. TFT-LCD capable of displaying 65,000 thousand Flowers already has become the standard for most of the CPC and communicators. But the device with a diagonal display produces only 2.4 inches Gigabyte. Due to the small screen diagonal image on the screen looks better than the conventional pocket computer. However, the problems begin with ingress stylus too small interface elements. On the other hand, it is a fee for too small sizes. On the sun the display appreciably fade, but at 5 - m level of illumination remains suitable for reading.

Innards

While HTC continues to torment its favorite Texas Instruments, Gigabyte began to graft on megahertz. As a result, i300 received the processor Intel PXA 270 with a frequency of 520 MHz. This allows the communicator to cope with any challenges, including the not overdressed video playback. However, for games i300 is still not very suitable, but at the opening of weighty PDF documents a powerful processor is not redundant. For an experiment, I decided to try to disperse the i300 using the programme XGuru, as a result I received a stable operation of the device, at the CPU frequency of 624 MHz. Gigabyte gSmart i300 is equipped with 64 MB of RAM, which has already become the de- facto standard for modern PDA, but 256 MB of ROM, of which 150 is accessible to a user, causes respect, especially bearing in mind, that not all applications can be installed on a memory card. Gigabyte gSmart i300 is a Bluetooth module version 2.0 with support for EDR. But there not used functional drivers from Microsoft, as a result in an FTP connection to exchange files is not supported. Here is a list of available profiles: ActiveSync-synchronization, PAN, channel contacts, individual and vCard files, access to the SIM card, COM connection, a Bluetooth headset and stereo. There was used Microsoft Bluetooth stack-with some alterations. In addition to the standard functions of the stack there is still GSmart BT Application Program, which is due to the idea should immediately send a group of files, but not with my Acer n311 or with a desktop using Bluesoleil stack, it would not work. Overall, there are no special claims to the work of Bluetooth: a stable connection to the computer, BT headset, Jabra BT-150 worked without problems, some files are transferred normally.

Wi-Fi module conforms to the standard 802.11g. When testing together with a network card and an access point Asus D-Link there were no problems, the WPA and WEP didn’t not attract criticism. Thanks to the powerful processor Skype client works without problems. Cellular Communication Module is absolutely standard and doesn’t gladden by anything special. There is a support for GSM 900/1800/1900. Supported GPRS Class 10, support for EDGE is not available. However, far from all users have a need for high-speed connections. The vibrator from Gigabyte gSmart i300 is of the average power, in a pocket of warm winter jackets it can be skipped. GPS module is built on the basis of the most popular to date SirfStar III chip. Traditionally, I used to test the navigational program Navitel Navigator as the most popular and functional solution for navigation in the CIS countries. Cold start time was about 2 - x minutes - the average result. When testing in a car gSmart i300 shown himself of the best way steadily kept the signal even in a dense buildings. In ROMs of communicator have already been sewed few simple tools to work with GPS, but for the full use we have to buy in addition navigational program.

Programmatic part

Gigabyte gSmart i300 runs under Windows Mobile 2005 Phone Edition, the package AKU version - 2.4. At the Taiwanese company’s website can be downloaded Gigabyte upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Considering the firmware, I will talk about the latest firmware with WM 6. The composition of the OS includes standard applications such as Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Pocket Internet Explorer and Media Player Mobile 11 - version, Phone application. Additional applications simply an enormous amount and I would like to consider them in detail. Photo Editor is a simple graphics editor, Recorder - Annex recording, which allows records to create long, JVM, Black List - blacklisted numbers, Easy Touch Menu - something like “menu” of the package close Pocket Plus, Magnifer - raises some system fonts, useful to people with low vision, Tourch allows to use an outbreak as a flashlight, a popular backup utility for archiving Spb Backup, the vacation Answer Machine, a cool utility for creating a sound background during a call, as well as the Pocket Sudoku game. There is still quite unhelpful utility to purchase additional software, and a couple of small applications like mapping charge numbers and simple quick launch icon. Most programs are intended for Window Mobile 2005, and work perfectly at WM 6, many system utility is also beyond the appropriate updates. However, the firmware with WM 6 at the moment there is the English language version only, so it will have to raise at least a virtual keyboard, I myself used SPB Full Screen Keyboard. Since testing Gigabyte gSmart i300 all the time, it was never frozen even during the attempts to disperse, the interface and almost all programs work sharply.

Conclusion

Gigabyte gSmart i300 is a small, but a powerful navigational communicator. A powerful processor from Intel, two wireless modules, a small size, stylish youth design, embedded GPS module – there are not so few advantages. On the other hand, small sizes had a mediocre convenience of organs of operation and low capacity of battery. Approximate cost of gSmart is about

$650-670 that allows i300 to compete with HTC 3300, which the has also very specific organs of operation, and the performance is much lower. Also, in my opinion, it will bad i300 come to the role of “female communicator.”

Nokia N70 ME differs from its predecessor because of its colourful design of packaging (black instead of silver), the volume of memory card in the set by default (1 GB instead of 64 MB), and also complete stereogarniture. HS-28 adapter with 3.5 mm jack on instead of the usual HS -3 without the adapter), and modified software audio player. Let us turn to its exact specifications:

Supported standards GSM 900, 1800, 1900, GPRS (c lass 10, 4down + 2up, 5max), EDGE (Class B), UMTS (WCDMA 2100)
Symbian OS 8.1, S60, 2nd Ed., FP 3
Texas Instruments OMAP1710 processor 220 MHz
Memory (RAM / ROM) 8 / 22 Mb
SAR 0.95 W / kg
Tip TFT screen (262 thousand colours)
Permission and screen size 176×208, 41×35 mm (diagonal 2.13)
Flash memory RS-MMC DV (MobileMMC)
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / IrDA / +/-/-/+ USB (USB 2.0)
Camera + (2 Mpiks and 0.3 Mpiks)
Battery Li-Ion 970 mAh (BL-5C)
Opening hours (talk / Wait) 210 hours minut/250
Physical size (LxWxH) 108.8 h53h21, 8 mm
Weight 126 g

The set includes the following:

. Nokia N70 Music Edition;
. memory card RS-MMC for 1 GB of MMC with adapter;
. wired headset Nokia HS-28;
. Networked charger Nokia AC-4;
. Cable USB Nokia CA-53;
. Battery Nokia BL-5C;
. printed manual and CD-ROM.

By the way, for two years the appearance of this phone has not changed. Approximately 2 / 5 front of the phone takes a keyboard unit. The rest seat is for the screen, as well as VGA-camera and a light sensor, which configures the setting of the backlight of the display and keyboard. Keys “Menu” , “Call player” ( in N70 it was Multimedia Key programming), “Pencil”, and “Delete” are located on the sides of the numeral block in the manner of Nokia 6630/6680/6681, but, to tell the truth, the joystick doesn’t differ of its ergonomics in comparison with appointed models. Its sides and central button are too small due to the physical sizes and sunk provision of this important control on the front of the whole plane is a frequent cause of false clicks.

On the right end of the device can be found button, which is responsible for shooting pictures and videos. It is situated next to a slot for memory cards, which is covered with a rigid plastic plug. At the upper end is located the button of inclusion and shutdown- profile switch, as well as multimedia hole dynamics. At the bottom is a standard interface used as a Pop-Port and the hole for ZU 2.5 mm in diameter. The left side is lacking in any functional elements, and back panel consists of two parts, one of which shifts and closes the camera lens.

The software interface device and N70 ME absolutely doesn’t differ from the other similar-Symbian smartphones, so we’ll leave a detailed examination of rather old platform Series 60, and stumble on audioplayer as it is the item we are most interested. It should be noted immediately that while every player activation, it usually occurs a regular scanning of specific folders, which are stored music files to detect any changes. This is due to the fact that Nokia uses in its musical phones special sorting and retrieval system, which requires indexing. So, it is an index Organization (instead of the usual direct access) and is the cause of some braking while starting player. Then we have a choice of all the tracks at once or required compositions on the playlist, artists, gallery or time adding to the collection. In playback mode, in the upper left corner displays the album cover or another picture, which is in the folder with media files. The left corner is a kind of hint – the guide of pressing on joystick (management playback). This is followed indicator of the number of tracks, as well as the name of the song and the title song, along with a graphical slider, displaying the total length of the songs and the current situation. Among the options it is also can be found setting playback modes (Shuffle and Repeat). In general, all arranged quite logically, fonts large enough and is well-read. Of significant drawbacks it’s worth noting the shortage of equalizer settings directly from the player, as well as the lack of support of Cyrillic tags. So the fans of the Russian music fans are worth becoming thoughtful over buying the model.

Do not forget about photo- opportunities of Nokia N70 ME. Principal 2 Mpiks photomodul is based on CMOS-sensor, and it allows making images up to 1600 1200. Additional VGA camera can be used for videoconferencing or shooting photos. There are ample settings of shooting modes (Auto, User Defined, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports), the outbreak (Auto, always turned on, always off), white balance (Auto, Afternoon lighting, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent), colour (normal, Sepia, Black and White, Negative) and Self timer (10, 20, 30 seconds). A 20 - multiplying the digital zoom is also available to the main chamber and 2 - folded for more. The weakness of photomodules is in the N70 ME is the lack of Auto, and the quality images comparable to that of most similar cameraphones: very high frequency noise by artificial light and - “loyal friends” apparatus. Maximum permission of 352×288 video at 15 frames per second. Roller by 12 seconds with sound takes about 1 MB, so the bulk memory card is very useful.
N70 ME A major drawback is that when you connect to the computer operating the contents of ROM memory cards and possibly only by Nokia PC Suite, which significantly complicates the transfer music to the phone. Very strange course of Nokia, as a model, even today, the average price range (up to $ 200) can mount at least a memory card as a normal Solid State Disk. Time offline mode phone us great. Despite the ample use is not for the battery of the musical phone BL-5C, N70 ME can play about 11 hours with a minimum illumination without talking, the camera and GPRS. In a typical everyday use (15-20 minutes of calls, a few SMS, GPRS 2-4 hours, up to 5 photos, and about 3 hours listening to music) as a one time charge enough on the day. This is the average result for such functionality. It should be noted that time may change in the use of discrete headphones with high resistance and power.

Of the major deficiencies should be noted not entirely comfortable joystick, the lack of support in Cyrillic tag, A2DP profile and the regime SSD. Exactly these items may play a decisive role in choosing next in turn mediamachine as a phone. Subjective impressions of the quality of the sound issued N70 ME complete when using a headset, are not very good, but rather due to the author only music- lovers ear: high frequency virtually merge middle, and bass are no different dynamic range and completeness covered. However, to compare the phone with the available handy iPod Nano with Rockbox on board is not entirely correct, and for the phone considered a model for, let’s say, well, albeit inferior apparatus of 1.0 Walkman series of Sony Ericsson. It is not entirely clear why Nokia has decided to give a second wind it is N70 - will become the first swallow in the Finnish multimedia phones. On the other hand, there will be some users who do not really like a small assortment of software by Symbian 9.1 (S60 FP3). Rightly or wrongly, N70 ME - niche product, and rely on his massive popularity is not in sight.

One can only add that the difference in price between the original N70 and Music Edition at the time of this writing is about $ 60 (for sale machines can be found for $ 340 and $ 400, respectively) that precisely fits into the cost of a memory card to 1 gigabyte and better headset.

For many of us, the style is the meaning of life. However, very few are ready to spend innumerable amounts of money on its maintenance. Those who find strength and means to spend the enormous share of the cost on purchasing madly expensive devices, which belong to the so-called Premium segment. Among manufacturers, which are well-known to domestic user, the company Nokia dominates sales of this class of phones. Not unknown Nokia 8800 and Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition are still at the top rows of Premium hit parades. However, we hasten to inform you that just recently, there is also appeared another machine of the company, which is a worthy competitor to other decent phones from Olymp. Moreover, the phone is named in honour of an ancient Greek goddess of the Lunar light - Nokia 8800 Luna.

Complete

Our today guest is staffed by becoming its status. Seasoned in the same style with the overall apparatus the box as a way not consistent with the best content. Complete same Luna Nokia 8600 is as follows:

. Phone;
. Battery Pack BP-5M;
. Battery charger, AC-6 (microUSB);
. Stereo HS-47;
. Adapter for Headsets microUSB - 2.5 mm audio connector;
. date microUSB cable CA-101;
. CD-ROM with software (Nokia PC Suite);
. Manual;
. Booklet Nokia 8600 Luna;
. Bag for rubbing display and packaging of the phone;
. Bracelet;
. Leather bag.

As you can see, the company has prepared a good set of enhancements for traditionally Premium segment for phone. To begin with, we have provided a wired stereo headset. Its appearance as a design consistent with the best Nokia 8600. In addition, the headset has a standard for the majority of telephone connector 2.5 mm, while on the phone applied microUSB connector. For a combination of formats there is an appropriate adapter.

Elegant leather case is supplied with impressive magnetic latches. In doing so, he practically doesn’t increase the quantity of hidden in a phone, so that, being a fashionable accessory, it does not chain movements of its owner.

It is by the way to be present a suede bag because you have not only once a day to rub the screen, and the trunk of the phone.

Appearance. Design

A distinctive feature of expensive image models Nokia is the exceptional attention to the design. But at the same time a great role is given to the materials, from which the shell is designed and elements of the design. Thus, from time immemorial have branded the style elite models Nokia has been the availability of the metal in the construction of the shell. Now no one represents Premium model without metal body.

That is, and this time the developers have paid great attention to the materials and finishes. The lion’s share of Nokia 8600 Luna shell is made of stainless steel. At the same time the covering of the back part ( lower part of the trunk, the lid of accumulating battery, upper part of moving slider ) is dull. The interior of the shell slider, which is not seen in a closed condition , is also made of steel. But in this case we have polished to a mirror shine glossy surface.

Finally we arrived at the material that has never been applied in such models of the company. At this time we are dealing with tempered glass. It implemented a lower front portion slider, conceals part of a keyboard. Glass for the sake of design smoke-coloured done. Due to this, under certain terms, it merges with the glossy surface of the steel. No, it is only a deception. Not without reason given in the name of honour telephone moon goddess of light. It is closer, as we saw a picture numeric keypad, a moon-white backlight which slowly fades away or pulsing in the standby mode.

Finally, the last type of plastic material is traditional. But in this case it quite a bit - just a bezel and the upper half of the phone keypad. Assembling the phone is just excellent. Packaging panels fit just perfectly, joints uniform, but the scripts and lufts say simply ashamed.
As you may have guessed, Nokia 8600 Luna implemented in the form-factor slider, which is also a constant feature of Premium Nokia phones. In this digital keyboard hidden in a “beaker” on the one hand formed glass, and the other - the rear of the steel. A similar pattern is observed in the upper part of the phone. It turns out that both halves slider would go from friend to friend. For disclosure bottom of the phone display for a small protuberances Thumb. The mechanism of autodovodka works well and without complaints. At the same time, instead of a metallic clank Nokia 8800 and Sirocco, heard muted click.

In closed user accessible only part of administering the keyboard, which is located in a small deepening. We have traditionally provided contextual keys, as well as receiving and Lights Out buttons call. Structurally, these four keys are one entity. In the center you can find a medium-sized joystick button inscribed with the confirmation of the call. To work with them, even if you close the slider, it is very convenient. Hits on the keys very well recorded, the response felt good. This does not hurt neighboring finger buttons.

At the top of the display is located. He also hidden under tempered glass, which is perfectly collects fingerprints. After some time, the use of enclosed bag must be harnessed in order to return phone pristine purity. On the other peculiarities we will speak later.

A telephone earpiece, covered decorative ribs, arm placed over the manufacturer’s logo. The front part of clay decorative chrome strip, which is under glass. Remarkably, after the disclosure apparatus it is not broken, and duplicated on the inside.

On the brink of the top can be found only abalone for fastening strap. As for the bottom, there is a hole in microphone, as well as phone earpiece covered ribs.

At the bottom of the right side of the phone can be detected no microUSB covered connector port. On the left side, you can find the button latches, the fixing of battery compartment lid, as well as a metal key is the volume, carefully inscribed in the decorative chrome bezel.

Also, the right and left side of the phone visible slots for speakers, covered impressive metal ribs. This suggests stereo dynamics, however, careful consideration innards fleeing for netting , for transmission, said to the contrary – you can see only one earpiece on the right side of the device. This assumption is confirmed by listening to - obviously melody wafting from the right side of the device. As we said, when closed digital keyboard is hidden under smoke- coloured glass. It is almost not visible, and only closely, it is possible to discern the outlines of the keys. Moving apart the slider, you can see all the keyboard entirely.

Its size has not changed since the Sirocco. And the form still remained virtually - ranks close to each other buttons, with little to the bottom of the chamfer. With this figure remains firm, reminiscent traps.

In the use of a keyboard is very convenient - and clearly elastic fixed pressing, short course. In addition, the last several keys are placed slightly lengthened to compensate for close to the location of the closing part of the keyboard slider.

Battery compartment lid is traditionally behind. She sits very firmly and securely. To withdraw, should disclose the slider, to exert pressure on the button on the right side of the device and move up the cover.

It is not difficult to guess that under the cover itself is a battery, as well as a nest for the SIM card. Eye camera appears only when disclosure slider.

Dimensions phone folded in a position virtually unchanged since the Nokia 8800 - only the thickness decreased by a couple of millimetres. This means that the phone will be equally convenient, as in the pocket of trousers, and in the bag, a shirt pocket. HEIs movements, it would not be accurate. Moreover, thanks to successful design of the hull, its smooth outlines telephone equally well as falls in menswear, and the women’s hand.

The overall functionality and communication capabilities

Because the phones for this class of functional equipment issue are not as acute as in other models. People who buy machines of Premium segment are willing to pay for unique design and the status of the phone, and only then pay attention to the availability of additional functions. Nevertheless, the Luna user will be able to please not only the pale moon glow keyboard, but they are acceptable functionality.

To date, the first thing that draws attention to the different categories of users - is the amount of memory. However, “the memory” - this is not quite correct definition. Buyers quickly concern slot for expansion cards, which deals with the existence of every possible problem. But so is that neither the Nokia 8800, Nokia 8800 or Sirocco Edition could not boast of the “luxury”. However, that alone to darken - Nokia 8600 Luna, as well as predecessors have built only memory. Its not so big by today’s standards - only 128 MB. For storage-dozen other tunes, and hundreds of pairs of photographs of this amount should be sufficient. Well, because of the image must be something to sacrifice.

But can we talk about the screen entirely flattering reviews. Meanwhile, Luna Luna much improved display, as compared to predecessors. Now we have a QVGA-screen TFT matrix which can display up to 16 million shades. It is also grown diagonal display and is nothing less than 2 inches. Thanks to anti mirrored surface image reads well, even at the bright sun. Overall, the picture there is not a shred of claims, because juicy, bright shades and produce excellent contrast of the most pleasant experience. Yes and no lead review angles and come close to the maximum.

The multimedia component of the device is slightly pushed his bar, because now we have not only a Bluetooth stereo, but also the usual 2.5 mm stereo connector for connecting complete headset or headphones party. In doing so, I would like to point out that only one in the phone interface connector - microUSB. It is used as a charger for use or interface cable, and for connecting a headset. Only the latter is connected through a special adapter, which is included in the kit. On call melody is written specifically for this model, for once not a speech.

As far as the connector microUSB, in subsequent years it will replace widespread miniUSB and will be standard in the world of consumer electronics. Luna supports information exchange USB 2.0, so no surprise that in the Mass Storage mode, the phone displays the average data transfer speed of 500-600 kilobytes per second.

You can finally say a few words about the battery. Achilles fifth Nokia 8800, and in a way, and Sirocco, was a small battery capacity (600 and 700 mAh), the reason for a short time, the autonomous work of the phone. Apotheosis of history came to the fact that in a package with Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition was still a spare battery. When creating Luna managed to solve the problem in another way. First, the Corps is not all - that enables not wasting energy on the transmission signal. Secondly, the Nokia 8600 bought another battery - BP-5M. Its capacity is 900 mAh. Now, with an average intensity of exploitation phone can work out for about two days. In comparison, the Nokia 8800 SE “hold” one and a half day. However, the potential buyer is, of course, not stop. Time is full charge at around a half or two hours.

Out of the entire diversity of wireless interfaces will only have Bluetooth version 2.0 with EDR. It is quite extensive support for profiling. We have at our disposal are:

. Dial-Up Networking Profile;
. Generic Access Profile;
. Generic Object Exchange Profile;
. Object Push Profile;
. Serial Port Profile;
. Handsfree Profile;
. Headset Profile;
. Synchronization Profile;
. Basic Image Profile;
. File Transfer Profile;
. HID (host) Profile;
. Stereo Advanced Audio Distribution Profile;
. Advanced Audio / Video Remote Conference Profile.

The “blue tooth” works stable and well, so we can nothing to add.

Camera

The presence of cameras in the model, such as Nokia 8600 Luna is a tribute to the fashion and nothing more. That is why the digital module is only nominal, cheap compared to other phones companies, and does not purport to be good quality survey.

Luna is on board 2 - megapixel CMOS sensor. Of the possible options are only available the following options:
. The quality of the image. The high, conventional, low;
. The size of the image. 1600h1200, 1280×1024, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 320×240, 160×120;
. Running time video. By default, the maximum.
. The quality of the video. The high, ordinary, basic;
. Permission video. 176h144, 128 h96.
. Times photo. Without the viewer, 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, not limited.
. White balance. Auto, daylight bulb, the light bulb day, the horizon.

Besides, we can turn off the sounds that simulate actuation shutter cameras, as well as to choose one of the standard effects (normal, false colors, shades of gray, sepia, negative, over-exposure .

As you can see, settings are not expensive, however, we are not dealing with. Nokia N93i. While surveying the whole area of the screen acts as a viewfinder. At the same time the screen to the landscape mode of operation.

What is for the obtained images, that in the absence of adequate lighting and the image produced vague, explicit noise. Transfer of colours and transitions are also not at altitude. In addition, the camera does not have sufficient dynamic range, and withdraw objects with contrasting coverage is not worth it.

If Generally speaking, we are once again faced with the result of a clear product positioning. If you want an excellent camera, you should pay attention to the most technologically advanced N-series company. Luna is not set up for this, so the camera it solely for “ticked”. And every so, and to make claims, it would be silly.

Menu. Inside

Now it is time to “dive deeper” and find out what is a goddess Selena in terms of functional equipment. But nothing here you will not find unique. To begin with, the phone is based on the platform of the third edition of Series 40 Feature Pack 1. Well, if there be absolutely accurate, the functional machine has no differences from the widely known Nokia 6233. Of course, there is a change, but they pertain solely to design the interior furnishing phone. Incidentally, in comparison with Nokia 8800 SE, Luna from the screen more permits acquired additional features. For example, became available Active Standby mode, in which at the main screen shows information on upcoming meetings and events, as well as launch applications labels.

The focus is aimed at the main screen wallpaper. To do this, the default Active Standby disabled. Similarly, disabled by default icons applications can be run with disapproval joystick. Everything else - unchanged. When you click on the right soft button contacts we execute, and when you click on the left - fall into a “Active” menu, where you can quickly get to the desired menu item.

Now, look at all the menu items to create a final image of the phone. By the way, the menu may be represented by a matrix of icons or signatures or list, or signatures without badges or tabs.

Messages

Working with the message has always been the strength of Nokia phones. Therefore, claims to the Finns on the handling of communications, we never in - quite the contrary. As for Luna, the standard for all of this platform. We can create SMS / MMS and voice messages, as well as e-mail messages (client opportunities built quite well ); store incoming and sent mail, receive and store records of the delivery and receipt of messages, etc.

Contacts

Is not difficult to guess that by this point in hiding the address book. The names can be displayed as from memory or SIM phone or from both sources simultaneously. There are several options for displaying contact. In the first case, the user sees only the name of the subscriber, and to view the phones and additional information click on the center of the joystick. In the second case, shown next to the name and telephone number or even a picture. It may be created before 1000 contact phone book. The user can add a lot of additional information about the subscriber. Overall, the functional address book is very high.

Journal

By this point focused on by all the information and the call of the received / sent information.

Preferences

Is not difficult to guess that here we will find all the options that will help us to customize your device.

. Profiles. In the phone comes with a standard 4 profile Flight mode (mode “in the plane” when deactivated GSM module), and 2 personal. For each profile can be customized startup, the style of call volume melody, headband, melody for communications, keyboard sounds, the volume of sounds in the annexes. In general setup profiles very extensive.
. Themes. The existence of such a discharge order phone - a real need. However, the Luna slightly decreased their number - there are only 4.
. Sounds. Personalization sound design phone (keyboard tones, messages, etc.).
. Display. Here the settings screen. These include the choice of wallpaper, color and font size, the inclusion / disconnection operator logo, information network, the choice of screensaver. Moreover, the available options on / off mode to conserve energy and sleeping regime. Preferences brightness not.
. Time and date.
. Shortcuts. Access to the most frequently used functions with the help of deviations softovyh joystick and buttons.
. Plug the device. Setting compounds Bluetooth, GPRS and synchronization with the PC.
. Challenge. Setting refusing calls, answer any button, automatic dialing, quick dialing, call waiting, the amount after the call, the call acceptance opening slider, etc.
. Tel. Setting language menus, automatic keyboard, telephone code, and its welcoming saver melodies, and the choice of operator prompts for the inclusion of menu items.
. Accessories. Headsets configuration and customization mode backlight when connected charger.
. Configuration. Configuration provider, personal preferences packet data.
. Protection. Request PIN, call blocking, a private group of subscribers, lock code telephone access codes (change phone code, PIN, change the lock code calls used codes, certificates).
. Restoring factory installations. When you enter a code before the phone settings dumped factory values and cleaned memory device.

Gallery

All that relates to a multimedia phone contents can be found at this location. All files in the following folders are sorted out .

. Photo. The following operations on graphic files: You can download, deleting, sending, moving, renaming,
editing (box text, frames, pictures, cutting edges), setting as wallpaper or screensaver. Moreover, we can
know the details of the image, change the style of display (the details of the list, the list, table), do sorting pictures, run
viewing in slideshow mode. We are also able to create your folders learn filling memory, as well as all or selected images
. Clips. All of the above apply to the video files with the only difference that they can not be edited.
. Music. It’s similar to the video.
. Themes. All the same (deleting, moving, renaming, details, the type of display, sorting, additive folders, memory, etc.)
. Graphics. There are wallpapers, screen savers (swf format), Kits and scope. Background saver, by the way, are neither quantity nor diversity.
. Tones. Melodies for the calls are stored here.
. Recordings. Record voice recorder placed in the folder.
. Action files. All files taken from external sources are here.

Media

Now turn to deal with multimedia functions Luna. Here, we get access to the camera, radio, voice recorder, as well as musical and mediapleyeru. Nothing much in these applications do not - their ability to standard platforms and has been described on the pages of our newspapers.

Organizer

Organizer contains everything necessary for the time businessman. In this respect, Nokia 8600 Luna vary a good position.

. Alarm clock. Maybe as a one-time or multiple. Choose a melody, repetition days, re-call time.
. Calendar. The standard viewing modes calendar with a day, week, month. Adding events are drawing up a timetable - nothing
special.
. Dela. Also nothing special - a list of cases that must be met.
. Notes. Short text notes.
. Calculator. Excellent engineering calculator with multiple functions.
. Countdown timer.
. Stopwatch.

Attachments

All Java games and applications can be found here. In addition, the manufacturer has already taken care of buyers and discovered something important.
. Games. The phone, we find the following games, which are varied and many will be able to hit on the soul. This “Golf Tour”
“Highroller Casino,” “Soccer 3D” and “Sudoku”.
. Collection. By this point collected “brand” software to help the business person. These include Nokia values converter, world time and the manager presentations. And if the first two are clear, the latest tool allows you to manage
PowerPoint presentations and other Windows applications. To do this on a PC must be installed Bluetooth adapter and annex Nokia Wireless Presenter.

WEB

Finally, the last paragraph of our review hiding WAP browser version 2.0.

Conclusions

Summing up, one can say only one - the developers managed to create a unique phone designs, and which way you want to enjoy while still. At the same time, one can not help but admit that Luna stepped far in terms of functional capacity. Now, we are no longer slim-down version of Series 40 3rd Edition, a full-fledged version programmatic platform, with all its useful options, which you will find sufficient. Based on this, it may be assumed that Luna is definitely waiting for great success, not unless buyers will confuse positioning on the phone rung below Sirocco. But if to get rid of prejudice, you have at its disposal just wonderful machine.