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Mirror finish on LG KF600 mobile phone is a big let down

Phones review have just finished their second part in a hands-on review with the LG KF600 mobile phone, they titled their second post with “Seems to technical for older” and went on to explain that the older phone user likes “simple and not sophisticated technology”. While I can understand exactly what Phones Review are saying, it needs to be pointed out that there is one big downfall with the LG KF600.

We covered this phone with a hands on review back in April and found it to be a unique two-screen phone with some really cool features, although its not a top end phone it did appeal to Kerry who did the hands-on review. She claimed that the Mirror finish was great for girls who can keep looking good on the move. Since Kerry wrote that review, she has learned that a mirror finish is not so great after all and this is even more so outdoors.

If you have used the LG KF600 for any length of time outside, you will know how hard it is to see the screen and this is not good for any phone. The features on this phone are highly rated and will please most people, but a sleek looking mirror finish is only good for looking at and when it comes to using the phone in sunlight you can forget about it. It’s still possible to use, but extremely hard to see what’s on the display.

Have you used the LG KF600 and if so, how did you find it in daylight?

Read Phones Review’s second hands-on review.

Current Apple iPhone Owners: dumping for 3G versions

As a currently Apple iPhone owner it did make me a bit jealous that the hard drive was increased from the 8GB that I have, but then we all know the 3G iPhone is out this year and its said to be sooner rather than later. Now this new version will have many extras, but as a current owner should the first generation iPhone be dumped for the new 3G and improved version?

You will be lucky to find 8GB iPhones in local stores, as they are all clearing stock ready for the 3G phone, also we have heard that specs have been leaked from a “trusted source” of Engadget’s. This leaked information has the 3G iPhone sporting GPS and that is a massive improvement on the first iPhone, as you can see in the photo below it looks like the 3G phone will also have a glossy black finish and chrome volume buttons (although that photo is said to be the current iphone with a black case on it), more rounded edges and a flush headphone jack.

While we are talking rumors, let us add that pocket lint are reporting today that the next-gen iPhone may also feature haptic touch technology. It’s a shame we do not have any information on the storage, camera, battery life or weight. It’s safe to say that the camera will be increased as the current 2 megapixels is a bit weak, it would be nice to see that increased to 5 megapixels. Personally I would imagine that I would be upgrading to the new 3G iPhone, as GPS would be a nice feature, also the better camera and more than 8GB storage.

Would you dump your current iPhone for the 3G version if it has the above features?

Ferrari-Shaped Mobile Phone

Now this could very well be the phone for you, that’s if you love F1. This Ferrari mobile phone has a 2.2-inch touch-sensitive LCD display and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

This F1 phone also features a Video Player, Music player and a memory expansion slot. You can get this phone for around £96.

Would you have this phone?

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Throw Away Mobile Phone to go on sale in Europe

It has been announced that a US-based gadget maker Hop-on has revealed that its low end mobile phone that has no LCD screen has been a big hit in Las Vegas meetings.

Peter Michaels who is the president of Hop-on said that “During our meetings with distributors in Vegas the response to our simple, inexpensive, $20 phone (Eur13) was phenomenal. The initial test purchase order with multiple purchase orders behind it is a big step in introducing Hop-on to Europe.”

What do you think of this idea?

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Levi’s ultra limited edition Red Tab mobile phone

There are just 100 of these Levi ultra limited edition Red Tab mobile phones available.

This phone has the famous Red Tab on the top that was found on their jeans back in 1936

This phone features an MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera with flash.

So if you want one of these limited edition phones then it will cost you 549 Euros.

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Apple iPhone released today in Ireland on O2 Network: no unlimited data

Well today is a big day in Ireland, as O2 will launch the Apple iPhone there five months after Britain got the most popular handset. The iPhone will cost 399 Euros for the 8GB version and 499 Euros for the 16GB model.

However it seems as if Ireland does not get as good of a deal on the O2 traffic as the people in Britain. For 45 Euros a month you get 175 minutes, 100 texts and 1GB of Data. For 65 Euros you get 350 minutes, 150 texts and 1GB data. And the highest traffic will cost 100 Euros and for that you get 700 minutes, 250 texts and still 1GB of data.

So no matter what traffic you are on O2 will not offer you unlimited data, and you are also tied into an 18-month contract. Apple iPhone users do not even get free The Cloud Wi-Fi access.

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Backpackers: Survey reveals Apple iPod or MP3 player as most essential item

TNT Magazine Travel Show 2008 has undertaken a survey on the most essential item for people who will be taking a gap year.

It has revealed that 32% or backpackers think that their iPod is the most important item to take, whilst a toothbrush came in at number 4 and spare pants at number 5.

Here is the full list:

1. An iPod/MP3 player – 32%
2. A mobile phone – 19%
3. A book – 14%
4. Toothbrush – 12%
5. Spare pair of pants – 6%
6. Deodorant – 5%
7. Sun-tan cream – 3%
8. Earplugs – 3%
9. First-aid kit – 2%
10. Waterproofs – 1 %

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If you’re a backpacker, do you agree with this list?

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