New Phones

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro


Available now and fantastic value for money, free on a £25 per month contract with up to £300 redemption cash back.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini comes in two forms; standard and Mini. They are two of the smallest Android phones on the market. The Mini Pro measures 90 x 52 x 17mm and features a slide out QWERTY keyboard and a sharp 2.6 inch touchscreen, making it an incredibly easy to use device. There is a customisable homescreen to access your favourite applications with ease and with the Android marketplace you can download applications to suit your needs.

With the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro you will never miss an update with messages, emails, Twitter and Facebook updates accessible at the tap of a finger and stored together with the Timescape application. Although the device is mini in size, the X10 Mini Pro can store all your favourite music and photos with up to 16GB of memory via a microSD card as well as an impressive list of features include a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, GPS navigation, FM radio and Bluetooth.

The Xperia X10 Mini Pro is a fantastic little device if you want a feature rich phone that won’t weigh you down and could be the way forward for powerful Android devices.

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Samsung Galaxy Apollo i5801 out now


Free on Orange with up to 18 months half price line rental by redemption.

With a stylish design of sweeping curves and a silver diamond shaped navigation key the latest in the Galaxy range, the Samsung Galaxy Apollo I5801, is set to turn heads. A wide range of flexibility is offered by the Android OS v2.1 that allows access to a whole host of downloadable apps to truly personalise the phone. 3G HSDPA Internet access opens up a new world of exciting web sites to visit and the included Google package (Google Search, Gmail, YouTube & Google Talk) offers a familiar browsing experience each step of the way. The 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen is perfect for enjoying both the web and the Apollo’s feature set, with the option to use the handset in landscape or portrait views.

The Galaxy Apollo ensures you can stay in touch with friends and family easily with a range of messaging options that includes texts, MMS, email (with document viewer), push email and instant messaging. Meeting up at previously unknown locations is no chore either with Google Maps and A-GPS support.

Other features include a 3.15 megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture. Captured images can be stored onto the internal memory (a microSD card slot is also provided) or shared easily via wireless Bluetooth. The FM radio and MP3/MP4 player offers the user a truly portable entertainment centre for enjoying favourite music and video files. The Samsung Galaxy Apollo I5801 looks set to be as much of a hit as previous models in the Galaxy range.

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iPhone 4 arriving in just two weeks


Suddenly two and a bit weeks seems like a lifetime but that’s how long we have to wait for the new iPhone 4, arriving June 24th on O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Guaranteed to be one of the hottest smartphones for 2010 the iPhone 4 boasts a 3.5 inch Retina display with a resolution 960×640 pixels, which is four times as many pixels as previous iPhones, over 100,000 pixels per square inch and the highest resolution in any mobile phone. It’s so detailed that the human eye cannot distinguish individual pixels and the fingerprint resistant coating ensures images stay bright and vivid.

The design is as cool as the list of features with flat surfaces and a stainless steel band. The iPhone 4 measure just 9.3mm and will be available in 16GB or 32GB form, with a colour choice of black or white. Video calling is now capable and users can switch between the front facing self-portrait camera and back facing scenic camera during a call. But Apple couldn’t leave the built-in optics there, the 5 megapixel camera promises excellent photographs and comes with LED flash, geo-tagging and touch-to-focus whilst the HD video recorder captures 720p video at 30fps. Budding film enthusiasts can not only create their own movies but also edit them and add transitional effects with the iMovie application.

The iOS4 operating system brings true multitasking to the iPhone without degradation to the battery life. Applications can be moved into separate folders and voice activated commands provide a more fun way to access your latest app download. A unified inbox keeps incoming messages in one place whilst the Safari Web browser lets you go everywhere.

The impressive feature set continues with 3D movement controlled gaming, iBooks and a built-in iPod for playing the latest music and video downloads from iTunes. The good news here is that enjoying these features to the fullest doesn’t cause the battery any problems with its performance boosted by 40% compared to previous models. When time comes to step away from the virtual world provided by the iPhone 4, A-GPS, maps and a digital compass ensure the iPhone is still your best friend.

If you find it hard to decide what phone you should purchase next then you will simply love Apple for creating another masterpiece, the Apple iPhone 4.

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Dell Streak free on O2 monthly contract


A whole new standard has been set with the Dell Streak that is certainly capable of matching the functionality of a laptop, with the added benefit of phone calling, and surpassing the experience given by smartphones with its 5 inch capacitive touch-screen and super slim 10mm design. Four customisable home screens, multi-touch capabilities, a 1Ghz processor and pinch and zoom ensure that all the applications and features run smoothly.

The graphical qualities are amazing with a resolution of 800×480 pixels providing high-definition video playback. Your own videos can be uploaded to YouTube within a few easy clicks and social networking integration makes uploading pictures a breeze. The 5 megapixel camera has the functionality of a dedicated device with auto-focus, dual LED flash, geo-tagging, an editor and face/smile detection. A secondary camera is also provided to allow video calling.

Access to the Internet is granted with a 3G HSDPA connection that rivals the experience obtained via broadband and with portrait or landscape viewing web pages can be enjoyed with ease. The Android OS v1.6 can be upgraded to v2.2. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, quad-band roaming and a HDMI port is provided for connecting to a TV. The Dell Streak offers the best of both worlds and with a GPS receiver, digital compass and Google Maps the package is rounded off nicely.

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Nokia C5 now available on T-Mobile


The Nokia C5 makes a fantastic buy for anyone into the social networking scene. For ease of access Facebook updates have been integrated into the phonebook providing a quick alternative to going on-line. The free GPS navigator can even share your location with friends and family if desired.

The Nokia C5 will be one of the best mid-range, traditional-style phones on the market with support for email, instant messaging and social networking. The large keys and 2.2 inch display help take the strain out of message creation. Anyone who travels by car or by foot can make use of the GPS feature with Nokia’s Ovi Maps built-in.

The 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash will also capture video footage and the Nokia C5 can also make video calls. Stereo IHF speakers give a relatively rich sound to audio files and the latest news, weather, sports and music releases can be enjoyed using the stereo FM radio. There’s 2GB of memory on board, which can be boosted to 16GB using a microSD if needed.

Connection to the Internet is via 3G or HSDPA, giving complete access to the internet with a fully-featured web browser. Light and compact (89g and 112 x 46 x 12mm) the Nokia C5 also has an amazing battery life, providing up to 28 days of standby and up to 12 hours talk-time.

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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 pre-order


With a change in design the BlackBerry Pearl 9105 offers all of the superb features experienced on other models but in a compact design (108x50x13mm and 93g). The QWERTY keyboard has been removed in favour of an alphanumeric keypad with optical track-pad and dedicated media keys. Typing long messages without a QWERTY layout has been overcome with BlackBerry SureType predictive text input that learns the words you use most for speedy input at minimal effort.

BlackBerry Application World gives access to an impressive array of downloadable apps and with a 3G HSDPA Web browser, Wi-Fi connectivity and multitasking new apps can be downloaded quickly in the background whilst other features on the Pearl are being used. Pre-installed tools include push email, document viewer/editor, organiser, GPS with BlackBerry maps and BlackBerry messenger with notification when messages are delivered and opened by the recipient.

It’s not all work and no play with thoughtful inclusions such as synchronisation with iTunes and a media player that can provide up to 30 hours playback from one battery charge. Three methods of enjoying your favourite music tracks include a loudspeaker, via headphones connected to the 3.5mm audio jack or by connecting either a mono or stereo Bluetooth headset.

The TFT display has a great resolution of 360×400 pixels, perfect for viewing images captured on the 3.2 megapixel camera. Great images can be captured easily with the aid of auto-focus, flash, 2.5x digital zoom and video record function. The 256MB internal memory can be boosted up to 32GB with a microSD card to store a huge amount of picture and music files.

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