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Samsung Fascinate

The Samsung Galaxy S, also known as the GT-I9000, is a fabulous phone nonetheless. It is one of the few mobile phones that can compete head to head with Apple’s iPhone and win. The series itself is developed even further based on the carrier’s needs and preferences. The Samsung Captivate, for example, is a GSM version of Galaxy S designed with HSUPA connectivity and tons of interesting features. If you want to enjoy the marvels of Samsung Galaxy S using a CDMA carrier, then the Samsung Fascinate is the right phone for you.

Samsung Fascinate has the same 4-inch AMOLED display used in other Galaxy S mobile phones. The display is stunning nonetheless, allowing you to view crisp and vivid details of the interface, the web you might be browsing, or even HD multimedia files. The viewing angle is also spectacular even when tested under extreme sunlight.

Samsung Fascinate comes with Android 2.1 Éclair and Samsung’s very own TouchWiz 3.0, but an update to Android 2.2 Froyo is just around the corner. The 1GHz processor is certainly more than capable of running Froyo as well as other resource-intensive apps, although Samsung Fascinate – just like any other Galaxy S phones – comes with only 384MB or RAM.

Another great thing you will love about the Samsung Fascinate is its front and back cameras. The back camera is capable of capturing still images at 5-megapixel. Although LED flash is not available, the autofocus mechanism works seamlessly with Fascinate’s large screen. 720p video recording is also a feature you will enjoy.

LG L-03C: Phone or Camera?

I was going through arrays of gadgets when I came across this next gadget we are going to discuss, the new LG L-03C. It is not groundbreaking since there has been other gadgets using similar concept, but LG really combines a mobile phone and a digital camera at a completely different level. What are the features offered by the LG L-03C?

From the form factor it is clear that the LG L-03C is designed to be more of a digital camera than a mobile phone. You can see the curved handle and the interestingly functional dial of the LG L-03C really resembles top digital cameras such as the Olympus Pen. It has a 12.1-megapixel imaging sensor capable of capturing crisp and vivid images at up to ISO 3200. It also features a 3x optical zoom.

The video recording capability of the new LG L-03C is not disappointing as well. The device is capable of recording high quality 720p video footages easily. There will be no stuttering or other negative effects commonly found on non-dedicated high definition video recorders at all.

Phone-wise, you will see features such as GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and of course support for 3G HSDPA data connection. All you need to do to access the camera or phone features is use the large touchscreen interface and control buttons. The digital camera-like form factor even makes typing text messages a pleasant thing to do, especially because the device can be handheld comfortable when used in phone mode.

Binatone: Android Phone for Your Home

Top manufacturers are racing to produce the best mobile phone in the market. With Android now stealing the spotlight as the most potential mobile operating system, top manufacturers including HTC, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson are producing better and better Android mobile phones for us gadget lovers to enjoy. However, you can also have the same glorious mobile operating system for your home; all you need is the Binatone Android Phone.

Design-wise, Binatone Android Phone – officially released as the iHome Phone – is simply perfect. The iHome Phone features a superb futuristic design with black and silver finish; with buttons and the 2.8-inch display positioned perfectly as an integrated part of the handset, the iHome Phone is stunning nonetheless.

The 320×240 touchscreen works great, allowing you to access the phone’s features and other functions easily. The iHome Phone uses DECT connectivity, so it is clear that this phone is designed for home use only. You will also find microSD card slot for memory expansion as well as Wi-Fi connectivity; the only downside is that the Wi-Fi module used only supports 802.11b/g standard.

You will also get a digital answering machine as a standard feature offered by this phone. Although the recording capability is limited to only 14 minutes, it is still more than enough to record important messages your friends and colleagues might leave.

So how much will this phone cost? Apparently, the iHome Phone is going to be available just in time for the holiday season and it will be sold at an affordable £99.99.