Three cell phones to broaden your choices<\/p>\n
Zatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.id<\/p>\n
Imagine having to review three cellular phone devices in a single
\nweek, and that was just what I had to do over the last seven
\ndays. Fortunately, these phones had some interesting features
\nthat I would like to share with you.<\/p>\n
After test driving so many, I have come to the conclusion that
\nit is getting more and more difficult to say which one is the
\nbest. There are so many new cellular phones at any given time
\nthat we choose which one to buy based more on our personal taste
\nrather than sturdiness.<\/p>\n
This time, I will just go through the interesting features of
\nthe phones quickly and highlight what makes them special rather
\nthan trying to decide upon a winner.<\/p>\n
The devices here were the One Touch 756 from Alcatel, V3 Razor
\nfrom Motorola and N6260 from Nokia. They were all very kind to
\nlet me play around with these gadgets and do some exploring. Of
\ncourse, I wish I had more time to go deeper into each of them.<\/p>\n
Remember the last Alcatel cellular phone that I reviewed? The
\nOT 835 was the first flip model from the company, and I did not
\nfind it very impressive. On the other hand, I like the OT 756
\nvery much. It has a larger, 128 x 160 screen, enabling it to
\ndisplay ten lines of text at once. The keypad is also noteworthy;
\nalthough it is firm, it is easy to press the right key.<\/p>\n
OT 756 is still equipped with an IrDA port, which is now
\nlocated on top of the handset. It has a VGA camera, which is a
\nbit behind the times as other cell phone makers are already
\nboasting a 1.3 megapixel camera. However, the images I shot with
\nthe camera looked clearer than most of the other cameras. I did
\nnot have the chance to print any of them, though, but on the
\nscreen they really looked great. The 262,000 color TFT screen
\ncertainly helps. This model also has the capability to capture
\nand play back video clips.<\/p>\n
My wish list for this cell phone includes a larger memory,
\nEDGE and Bluetooth. It has 4 MB of internal memory to hold a
\nvariety of data -- including directories and pictures -- but
\nthere is no way one can expand the memory capacity.<\/p>\n
The first thing that captures the interest when we first look
\nat Motorola V3 Razor is its casing. It is made of metal alloy,
\nand therefore this clamshell model looks very thin. The name
\nRazor befits the image. And, like all Motorola models that I
\nplayed around with in the past, the V3 feels very sturdy, too.<\/p>\n
Opening the back cover took some doing, though, especially as
\nI had to do it without the manual. The design could be improved
\nto make this simpler. Also, taking out your SIM card from its
\nslot must be done with great care.<\/p>\n
The keypad is also made of metal alloy, and therefore all the
\nbuttons have a flat surface. I would prefer a little curvature so
\nthat we can press the button that we need with more confidence.
\nThe four-direction button and its center "Enter" button will also
\nrequire some getting used to. However, the keys give good tactile
\nresponse and I believe long-time users will eventually have no
\nproblem composing SMSes.<\/p>\n
Like the OT 756, the V3 also has a 262,000 color screen. It
\ndoes not produce the same quality of image as the OT 756, though.<\/p>\n
Nokia's N6260 is a flip model, too. My demo unit was made in
\nChina, and it was still an engineering sample. The keypad feels a
\nbit flimsy, and the LCD screen is not properly placed inside the
\nhousing.<\/p>\n
Otherwise, it has a lot of new features, including My Presence
\nand Push-to-Talk (PTT). I am not sure whether these two services
\nare already available, but the cell phone already supports them.<\/p>\n
My Presence will tell people who want to contact you whether
\nyou are busy in a meeting or whether you are free and can be
\ndisturbed. This will require the cell phone to connect to a
\nserver.<\/p>\n
Push to Talk is a service that allows you to set up a group
\nand connect to all the members -- who are not busy -- by just
\npressing a single button. It is like talking on a CB radio.<\/p>\n
Clearly, the three cell phones have their own strengths and
\nweaknesses. If you want a well-built cell phone that is simple to
\nuse and has a great keypad, Alcatel's OT 756 is my
\nrecommendation. If you need a fashion cell phone, take a look at
\nMotorola's V3 Razor. If you want to get ready for advanced
\nfeatures and services such as My Presence and PTT, N6260 is what
\nyou have to check out.<\/p>\n
And, hopefully, next I will be able to share with you my
\nexperience in test driving the long-awaited Communicator 9500
\nfrom Nokia.<\/p>",
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