Showdown of “New Generation” Smartphones
June 11, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones
In attempt to get more people to their website BillShrink recently came out with this well-made digital flyer that compares the so-called “new generation” smartphones:
Here’s that table in real-text form:
iPhone 3GS (AT&T)
Palm Pre (Sprint)
Android G1 (T-Mobile)
Storage Capacity
16GB
8GB
1GB (Expandable SD Slot)
Talk Time (hours)
5
5
5
Standby Time (hours)
300
300
130
Camera Megapixels
3.0
With Video Recording & Editing
3.0
3.0
With Video Recording
WiFi?
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes
Turn By Turn (& Digital Compass)
Yes
Turn by Turn
Yes
Turn By Turn (& Digital Compass)
Voice Commands?
Yes
No
Yes
App Store
iTunes App Store
Palm App Catalog
Android Market
Price (With Contract)
$199
$199
$149
Price (Without Contract)
$599
$550
$399
Service Plans
Unlimited:
$99.99 – Voice
$30.00 – Data
$20.00 – Messaging
Unlimited Voice, Data, & Messaging:
$99.99
Unlimited:
$99.99 – Voice & Messaging
$24.99 – Data
Total Costs (+Tax Over 24 Months)
$3,600
$2,400
$3,149
Is the N96 the N81 8GB’s Long Lost Twin?
November 13, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones
Barring the obvious differences in picture quality (which also make clear the advantages of a dSLR working in good natural lighting), aren’t the similarities between the Nokia N96 and the N81 8GB as apparent?
Much better pics and a review to follow, in that order. For now, here’s another pic for your satisfaction:
Let’s hope the N96 isn’t as slow as its older counterpart. Dun dun dunnnn!!
