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:
Courtesy BillShrink
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!!
