Saturday, November 29, 2008

About Cell Phone & Brands

A mobile phone also known as a wireless phone, cell phone, or cellular telephone is a long-range, electronic device used for mobile voice or data communication over a network of specialised base stations known as cell sites. In addition to the standard voice function of a mobile phone, telephone, current mobile phones may support many additional services, and accessories, such as SMS for text messaging, email, packet switching for access to the Internet, gaming, Bluetooth, infrared, camera with video recorder and MMS for sending and receiving photos and video. Most current mobile phones connect to a cellular network of base station (cell sites), which is in turn interconnected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) (the exception is satellite phones).
According to internal memos, Americal Telephone & Telegraph discussed developing a wireless phone in 1915, but were afraid deployment of the technology could undermine its monopoly on wired service in the U.S.
Mobile phones send and receive radio signals with any number of cell site base stations fitted with microwave antennas. These sites are usually mounted on a tower, pole or building, located throughout populated areas, then connected to a cabled communication network and switching system. The phones have a low-power transceiver that transmits voice and data to the nearest cell sites, normally not more than 8 to 13 km (approximately 5 to 8 miles) away.
When the mobile phone or data device is turned on, it registers with the mobile telephone exchange
, or switch, with its unique identifiers, and can then be alerted by the mobile switch when there is an incoming telephone call. The handset constantly listens for the strongest signal being received from the surrounding base stations, and is able to switch seamlessly between sites. As the user moves around the network, the "handoffs" are performed to allow the device to switch sites without interrupting the call.

Nokia Cell Phones Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation, headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, a city neighbouring Finland's capital Helsinki. Nokia is focused on wireless and wired telecommunications, with 112,262 employees in 120 countries, sales in more than 150 countries and global annual revenue of 51.1 billion euros and operating profit of 8.0 billion as of 2007. It is the world's largest manufacturer of mobile telepohnes: its global device market share was about 38% in Q3 of 2008, down from 39% in Q3 2007 and down from 40% sequentially. Nokia produces mobile phones for every major market segment and protocol, including GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA (UMTS). Nokia's subsidiary Nokia Siemens Networks produces telecommunications network equipments, solutions and services.
Nokia has sites for research and developmetn, manufacturing and sales in many continents throughout the world. As of March 2008, Nokia had R&D centers in 10 countries and employed 30,415 people in research and development, representing approximately 27% of Nokia’s total workforce. The Nokia Research Center, founded in 1986, is Nokia's industrial research unit of about 800 researchers, engineers and scientists. It has sites in seven countries: Finland, Denmark, Germany, China, Japan, United Kingdom and United States. Besides its NRCs, in 2001 Nokia founded (and owns) INdT – Nokia Institute of Technology, a R&D institute located in Brazil. Nokia's production facilities are located at Espoo, Oulu and Salo, Finland; Manaus, Brazil; Beijing, Dongguan and Suzhou, China; Fleet, England; Komarom, Hungary; Chennai, India; Reynosa, Mexico; Jucu, Romania and Masan, South Korea. Nokia's Design Department remains in Salo, Finland.
Nokia cell phones are good recognized all over the world due to their heavy-duty design shape and advance cellular technologies. Nokia has introduced many cellular devices; lately they have launched Nokia N-Series cell phones such as; Nokia N70 cell phone, Nokia N80 mobile phone, Nokia N93 cell phones and economical Nokia N95. Additionally, all Nokia phones have essential cellular features and provide good call class.
Nokia had been producing commercial and military mobile radio communications technology since the 1960s. Since 1964 Nokia had developed VHF-radio simultaneously with Salora Oy, which later in 1971 also developed the ARP-phone. In 1979 the merger of these two companies resulted in the establishment of Mobira Oy. Mobira began developing mobile phones for the Nordic Mobile Telephony (NMT) network standard that went online in the 1980s and in 1982 it introduced its first car phone, the Mobira Senator for NMT 450 networks.
The successor organization to Nokia's Customer and Market Operations division, represents the sales, marketing and manufacturing functions of the company, led by Anssi Vanjoki.

Motorola Cell Phones Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) has been at the forefront of communication inventions and innovations for nearly 80 years. We have achieved extraordinary accomplishments along the way — such as making the equipment that carried the first words from the moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of the world’s first handheld portable cellular phone, the DynaTAC (DYNamic Adaptive Total Area Coverage). We were the first to bring Push-to-Talk over Cellular to market. More recently, Motorola delivered the first all-digital high-definition television (HDTV) technical standard and demonstrated the world’s first WiMAX 802.16e mobile handoff.
Mostly Motorola cell phones design shapes are consist of attractive flip designs. All most all Motorola mobile phones providing superior call quality as well as sophisticated cell phone features. The more popular Motorola cell phone models are Motorola Krzr cell phone, Motorola c139 mobile, Motorola razr v300, Motorola L-Series Like; Motorola L2, L6 and Motorola L7 phones.
Today, Motorola develops a portfolio of technologies, solutions and services — including wireless handsets, wireless accessories, digital entertainment devices, wireless access systems, voice and data communications systems, and enterprise mobility solutions — that make mobile experiences possible. With the rapid convergence of fixed and mobile broadband Internet and the growing demand for next-generation mobile communication solutions, our mission is to lead the next wave of innovative products that meet the expanding needs of our customers around the world.

LG Cell Phones The company was originally established in 1958 as Lucky Gold Star, producing radios, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners. Korean Consumer Electronics & Home Appliance Manufacturer, LG Electronics have started mobile appliance business since 1996. Formerly known as LG Information & Communication Co.(LGIC), which former Goldstar Telecommunication Company successor, build the first Korean made CDMA phones for Korean consumer market, and later it merged to mother company as department and start GSM division for export based mobile phone business. In 2002, LG UMTS Mobile division demonstrate the World first WCDMA Video Telephony at Korean-Japan World Cup Game Openning Ceremony, the nominal growth of Mobile Communication have been started. Currently LG MC Company produce CDMA, GSM, WCDMA products and recent success of design based phone concept series Black Label Series boosted its revenue since 2005. Currently number five, LG Electronics is expected to become the fourth largest handset maker in 2008 in the world. It is second largest electronics company in South Korea. Now it is one of the top 100 electrics and house hold product manufacturer in the world.
From the beginning until now there are many series of LG phone such as CE,CU,KE,KG,KP,KS,KU,MG,ME,PM,U,VX are available. Gradually this company has been continuing to develop their mobile phone technology. Now the major attractions of this mobile phone are excellent design, very light, and low thickness.

They have both CDMA (Code division multiple access) and GSM (Global System for Mobile communications :) phone. CDMA phone such as LG chocolate VX8500, LG Voyager VX 10000, etc. GSM such as KE850, KG800 etc.
Though this company is producng both GSM and CDMA but its CDMA production is higher than GSM phone.There is a good demand of LG phone specailly CDMA in USA as well as another region of the world.
From the begining it is continuing to attract the consumer by presenting good quality and excellent design of cellular phone.Gradually its customer is growing up worldwide.LG phone has many models including latest model which are very popular to the customer such as LG Prada KE 850, LG nortel IP phone 8540, LG CE 110, LG shine KE 970, Voyager VX 10000. LG phone are available worldwide. You can buy it from any nearest shop. You can collect it from online shop too. Online collection is better because the price is cheaper than physical shopping and time saver too.
LG also well-known as LG; which is continuously providing most recent electronic devices all over the world. LG cell phones have good marketing worth due to their attractive design shapes and fashionable styles. The more stylish LG cell phones are LG cg225 cell phone, LG VX8100 cell phone and LG PM225 mobile.

Sony Ericcson Cell Phones Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established on October 3, 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. The stated reason for this venture is to combine Sony's consumer electronics expertise with Ericsson's technological leadership in the communications sector. Both companies have stopped making their own mobile phones.
The company's global man
agement is based in Hammersmith, London, and it has research & development teams in Sweden, Japan, China, Germany, the United States, India, Pakistan and the United Kingdom. By 2007, it was the fourth-largest cell phone manufacturer in the world after Nokia, Motoroal and Samsung. The sales of products largely increased due to the launch of the Walkman series.
While Sony Ericsson has been enjoying strong growth recently, its South Korean rival LG Electronics overtook it in 2008 due to the company's profits falling significantly by 43% to €133 million (approx. US$ 193.6746 million), sales falling by 8% and market share dropping from 9.4% to 7.9%, despite favourable conditions that the handset market is expected to grow by 10% in 2008. Sony Ericsson announced another profit warning in June 2008 and saw net profit crash by 97% in Q2 2008, announcing that it would cut 2,000 jobs, leading to wide fear that Sony Ericsson is on the verge of decline along with its struggling rival, Motorola. In the profits were much on the same level, however November and December saw increased profits along with new models being released such as the C905 being one of the top sellers across the United Kingdom.
Sony Ericsson has, as of July 18, 2008, approximately 9,400 employees and 2,500 contractors worldwide. Hideki Komiyama is the president of the company and has been since November 1, 2007 when he replaced Miles Flint. The Corporate Executive Vice President is Anders Runevad. As of November 2008 So
nyEricsson getting much better.

Samsung Cell Phones Samsung Telecommunications is one of five business units within Samsung Electronics, belonging to the Samsung Group, and consists of the Mobile Communications Division, Telecommunication Systems Division, Computer Division, MP3 Business Team, Mobile Solution Centre and Telecommunication R&D Centre. Telecommunication Business produces a full spectrum of products from mobiles and other mobile devices such as MP3 players and laptop computers to telecommunication network infrastructure. Headquarters is located in Suwon, Korea.
Samsung is well recognizable brand in electronic products due to their latest technologies and trustworthy design structures. In cell phone industry Samsung also has good status. The famous Samsung cell phones are Samsung D830 mobile phones, Samsung E909 cell phones and Samsung A707 cell phones.
Samsung developed its first CDMA mobile phone in March 1996, to coincide with the launch of CDMA service. The first digital handset, the SCH-100, was extra light and slim, and enabled clear voice communication. Before long, Samsung became the leader in the PCS market.
Samsung made its first foray into the global market in 1996, when it exported its PCS phones to Sprint, an American CDMA carrier. Sprint signed $600 million contract with Samsung, under which Samsung would provide its PCS phones to Sprint for three years under the co-branded name "Sprint-Samsung." After this Samsung expanded into Hong Kong (Huchinson, CDMA) in 1997, and Brazil (TELESP and TELERJ, CDMA) in 1998. After successfully exporting to Brazil, Samsung built a mobile phone production facility in Brazil in 1998, in the hopes of expanding into Latin America.
In 1999, Samsung secured the number one position in the worldwide CDMA market where it accounted for more than 50% of market share. However, the worldwide CDMA market was far smaller than the GSM market, which accounted for 70% of the total worldwide mobile communications market. Moreover, the domestic market was approaching saturation, and competition was becoming more intense.
Thus, to achieve further growth, Samsung had to penetrate the GSM market.

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Handset review: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, a mobile device for music that brings innovative new features to the mass market. Delivering on Nokia's vision to provide the best total music experience possible, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be among the first devices to support Comes With Music, Nokia's groundbreaking service which offers one year of unlimited access to the entire Nokia Music Store catalogue.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a S60 5th Edition device with a resistive touch screen and tactile feedback. The device has variety of input methods: stylus, plectrum and finger touch support for text input and UI control (alphanumeric keypad, full and mini qwerty keyboard, handwriting recognition). Use the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic to connect to mobile broadband using WLAN or HSDPA (3.5G). Supported WCDMA frequencies depend on the region where the device is available. Find directions and locations with the integrated A-GPS and included maps.
When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience - with more memory, loud and powerful speakers, easy synchronization - and must still work well as a mobile phone with direct access to important contacts and content. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on all counts and allows consumers to access and share content.
Media Bar, Contacts Bar - putting people firstTaking advantage of touch screen technology, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic introduces the 'Media Bar', a handy drop down menu that provides direct access to music and entertainment, including favourite tracks, videos and photos. The Media Bar also offers a direct link to the web and to online sharing. Because the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports Flash content, individuals can surf the entire web, not just pieces of it. In addition, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials, including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks and support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer the industry's most powerful sound.
Ensuring a seamless music experience, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also provides easy access to browse and purchase tracks from the Nokia Music Store, where applicable, while the newly updated Nokia Music PC software allows for easy drag-and-drop transfer of songs and management of any music collection.
The innovative 'Contacts Bar' lets consumers highlight four favorite contacts on their home-screen and, through a single touch, track a digital history of recent text messages, emails, phone logs, photos and blog updates.
For the best screen resolution available on a mobile phone, the 3.2" widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. With a 16 by 9 aspect ratio and 30 frames-per-second playback and recording, the device is ideal for VGA quality video recording and playback.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and, with a single touch, images or videos can be shared via a favorite online community, such as Share on Ovi, Flickr, or Facebook. Music playlist song titles can also be shared through Bluetooth, MMS or online sharing.

Music for the massesThe Nokia 5800 XpressMusic supports 60 languages worldwide, which covers nearly 90 percent of the world's population. As people around the world use their phones in different ways, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers a variety of input methods including a virtual alphanumeric keypad, a virtual computer-style QWERTY keyboard, a pen stylus and for true music enthusiasts, a plectrum are all available.
Additional features include Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, and
USB 2.0 High-Speed.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be available worldwide beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008 for an estimated retail price of 279 EUR before taxes and subsidies. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic featuring Comes With Music will be available early next year. Pricing details to follow.

Buying a cell phone - A consumer's guide

Today, cell phone buyers have more options than ever before. With all of the available choices, the selection process can be somewhat daunting. It doesn't have to be. By considering all the available features and benefits prior to shopping for a cell phone, you can make an educated purchase, ensuring continued satisfaction with your cell phone purchase.
Types of Cell Phones
The selection of cell phones currently available is dizzying, but if you select the style of your phone first, it will be easier to decide on a plan that is best suited to your needs. When shopping for a phone, try not to be seduced by a phone that offers features you neither want nor need. Think about what you will be using the phone to accomplish. This can make the selection process less confusing.
Today's phones range from very basic phones to personal digital assistants that can keep track of your appointments, allow you to access email and more. Here's a rundown of the various models.
Basic Phones
There are two types of basic phones, the "flip" phone, which folds up into a compact unit, or a one-piece unit. Choosing a style is a matter of taste, and comfort level. Today's
flip phones are extremely sturdy, unlike earlier models that were less durable. Still, if you anticipate heavy usage in an industrial environment, the one-piece model may be a better choice.
Most of these phones now offer color screens and voice dialing. Even on the most basic phones, however, you will find features such as an address book, calling history, ring tones, and other various tools. Some basic cell phones even have voice-dialing, allowing you to speak the name of the person you wish to call thus prompting the phone to dial the number automatically.
Internet Access Phones
These units, which are available in flip models or one piece, allow you to go online to check emails, send instant messages, and surf the Internet. Many of these phones also offer downloading of games, ring tones, screensavers and other graphics. Note, though, that these services are extra, above and beyond standard calling minutes.
Camera Phones
Camera phones enable you to take pictures and short videos and send them to friends and family. Most of these cell phones also include the above referenced Internet features. With camera phones, pay attention to various the megapixel resolutions offered on the phones. If you are going to be using the phone as your primary camera, consider buying one with a high megapixel resolution.
PDAs
As technology advances, personal digital assistant (
PDA) phones are becoming highly sophisticated tools. These units offer advanced email, Internet tools, along with standard phone service and can be interfaced with a computer for downloading of information. Many busy business people find these tools indispensable, especially while traveling. Additional charges may apply, however, and the price of these units can still be rather steep.
Service Plans
There are numerous wireless carriers vying for your business, and while each company has variations on the theme, there are certain similarities between all the providers. The first step in selecting a new phone is to decide on the service plan that's right for you.
Prepaid Cellular
Cell phone calls are tracked by minutes – that is, how much time you spend on the phone. If you are considering a cell phone that you will only use in emergencies or for traveling, a
prepaid cell phone might be the best choice. Users purchase a phone and then buy cards offering calling minutes in varying increments. The user will activate the card by calling a toll-free number, and can then use the phone until all the minutes expire. Many of the newer prepaid phones show the number of available minutes on the screen.
The advantage of prepaid phones is that you are not locked into a service plan and you can buy minutes as you need them. No credit checks are required, an important factor for people with poor credit history.
However, for many of these plans, the minutes will expire in a specific number of days, and if you don't use them, you lose them. Additionally, if you don't purchase more minutes before the expiration date, you also lose your phone number.
Plan Minutes
Standard plans allow the consumer to select the number of minutes he or she estimates using in a month. Basic service usually includes somehwere around 500 minutes per month. Any calls exceeding these minutes may be charged at a flat rate. The more minutes on a plan, the more it costs, of course, but the price per minute usually decreases proportionately.
Some cell phone companies offer free calls to other users or to people specified as being "family and friends." Others have networks where "in-calling" is free. Normally, it is advisable to start out with a low to mid-range number of minutes and then adjust up or down depending on your first monthly bill.
One important consideration is what happens to unused minutes from month to month. Some companies will allow you to roll over those minutes and use them the next month, while with others, you lose any extra minutes. Choose a plan that most closely represents the usage that you anticipate.
Also consider how much "free" time the company is offering. The more time that you are not charged minutes for your calls the better. It has become standard for weekends to be considered "free," and most plans will allow for free calls at "night." The variation here is when does "night" begin? Some companies offer free calls after 7:00 p.m., while others charge minutes until 9:00 p.m. Again, consider your lifestyle. Those two hours between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. can be pretty long when you are waiting to make a call.
Many companies require that you sign an extended contract, and will penalize you if you decide to cancel your service before the end of the contract. Make sure to read the contract and ask about early cancellation charges.
Calling Plans
Most
cell phone companies offer a variety of calling plans for their customers. These plans can range from a basic flat rate for a specific number of minutes plus free long distance, to specialized plans for PDA or Blackberry users. Look at the extras offered at each level to determine how they fit into your plan. Roaming charges – that is, an surcharge for calls out of your calling area – are frequently "bundled" with these plans, as are special features such as three-way calling (you can talk to two people at a time), call waiting, call forwarding, and text messaging.
Family plans are very popular as well. These plans charge a flat rate for basic service and then charge for each additional user. Selecting the right number of minutes on these plans is trickier, especially if you are adding a teenager or college student. Extras such as text messaging or digital images can add up, inflating your monthly bill to uncomfortable levels.
With more people using their phones as a means by which to connect to the Internet, plans are also available that include a specific number of connection minutes. Again, if you intend on using your phone to connect to the Internet, you need to look at these options closely.
Take the time to look at, and carefully consider, the various companies offering cell phones and compare rates, plans, phones, and features. Most companies sell you a phone at a reduced rate when you sign up for a plan at the same time. As an educated consumer, you will be much happier with your final selection, ensuring years of service and satisfaction.
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