Sony Ericsson’s Experia is a mixed bag when it comes to smart phones released in 2008. For each good feature it possesses, you might come across a detracting one too.

From hardware viewpoint, Experia is well built and has an extremely solid feel. However, it is not amongst the slimmest or lightest phone in the market. Its 256 MB RAM and 528 MHz has given the phone adequate horsepower for operating smoothly.

VGA screen (800×400) of Experia is quite beautiful. Anyone can get impressed, especially considering that it is packed in 2.8-inch screen. Appearance of images and videos are sharp, bright and vibrant.  However, of all the hardware, you are sure to get impressed with its keyboard. Keys have been well spaced and are quite responsive, which will help you in removing typing errors. It has also been provided with an optical sensor stuck. It allows you to flick your thumb over the surface, which will help you in scrolling up & down and side-side.

In terms of software, USP of Xperia is the custom panel interfaces that vary from media player interface, distinct types of home screens and a Google-oriented screen. When selected, they serve as the default screen on the phone and every other navigation trackback to the panel. Theoretically, it’s a good concept, but may fail to serve the purpose of the modern world. Media Player is the standout in Experia. Sony Ericsson has taken designing cues from PS3 and PSP for creating an appealing and functional interface. Its media player features is clean and streamlined along with large buttons and icons, which work well even in the absence of a stylus.

Call clarity and signal strength of Experia are good. However, its screen could have been better, as you will find it difficult in identifying missed call, dialed call or received call at once. Battery life of the phone is great, as you’ll be able to make calls, surf the web and play video files at moderate level for 2-3 days without charging. Its 3.2MP camera has good sensors giving clear photos and has touch screen taps for auto focusing on specific objects. However, its slow shutter detracts the camera experience.

At $800, Sony Ericsson’s Experia has a lot to offer to you, if you can overlook all its minor drawbacks.

The cool new gadget which makes you crazy is the virtual laser keyboard. This revolutionary accessory is of the size of a zip lighter with a leather jacket. Once turned on, the device can virtually create a full size operating QWERTY keyboard on any flat surface. It is important that the surface on which you project the keyboard should be flat without projections greater than 2mm. You can seamlessly connect this keyboard to PDA, MAC, Tablet PC, smartphone, Nokia and Blackberry phones.

The laser keyboard virtually created can be used just like an ordinary keyboard. When you hit the keys, you will hear natural tapping sound as well. A new direction technology works based on optical recognition technique to identify and reproduce the keys you have just typed using the virtual keyboard.

The size of the virtual keyboard is less than a small cell phone. You can now use smart office mobiles along with the virtual keyboard to do all your office work at any place. The virtual QWERTY keyboard can be used to type official text, emails and much more. You no more have to struggle with the small keyboards on handheld devices as you can create a full size QWERTY keyboard virtually. Just for doing some typing work, you don’t have to carry your laptop as you can do that with your handheld device and virtual laser keyboard.

The sound produced from the keyboard is controllable and you can turn it off if you feel it is disturbing. Suitable ports are provided with the gadget to connect to any handheld device. The device can be connected to laptops and mobile phones using Bluetooth. The battery associated with the gadget allows you to type continuously for 120 minutes. You can type upto 400 characters per minute, meaning that you don’t have to compromise your typing speed on account of using laser virtual keyboard.

iPhone 3G introduced by Apple,  is the hot gadget of the year after their success with iPod nano. It is best selling gadget around the world today. Apple iPhone is available in two models 8 GB (Color: Black) and 16 GB model (Color white and black)

What is new with iPhone ?

3G speed : 3G technology gives iPhone fast internet access. Iphone uses HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) to download data fast over UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) networks. You can even talk and browse or read your email or see the maps.

Maps: iPhone 3G comes with built in Maps with GPS ( Global positioning system ). Get directions, see traffic and just like Google maps, In Iphone also you can view satellite view, hybrid view or street view.

Other features: You can browse and download games directly to your iPhone.Best email on mobile device, calender, contacts, desktop class web browsing, enterprise applications and more smarter phone features.

Technical specifications for iPhone:

Size and weight:

Height:   4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
Width:    2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
Depth:    0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
Weight:   4.7 ounces (133 grams)

Capacity:

8 or 16 GB Flash drive

Cellular and wireless:
- Bluetooth
- Wifi (802.11b/g)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)

GPS:
- Assisted GPS

Camera and Video
- 2.0 MP camera
- Video formats supported H.264 video

Language Support:
- iPhone supports most of the international languages and dictionary

Display
- 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
- 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Audio and head phones:
- Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- Stereo earphones with built-in microphone

Power and Battery:
- Built in rechargable lithium ion battery
- Charging via computer USB or power adapter
- Talk to upto: 5 Hours on 3G and 10 Hours on 2G

iPhones cool features:

- Brilliant design

- Fast internet browsing

- Good media player

- Touch screen and wide display

If you want to create a digital library with all the media files you have, you will find Neuros OSD media recorder helpful. Irrespective of the format of your media files, this recorder can create an archive of portable files in the latest standard formats. You can create a digital library from DVDs, VCDs, online downloads, cameras and even VHS tapes. The video and audio are encoded by Neuros OSD media recorder for playback using most of the portable devices.

All the files in different formats are converted into desired format such as MPEG4 which is supported by gadgets like laptops, iPods, PSP, Smartphones, and iPhones. The digital photos that you have in your digital camera can also be converted into dimensions that suit mobile phones. Using the same Neuros OSD media recorder, you can create a digital photo album as well.

The Neuros OSD media recorder can be used with any gadget. You have to just plug in the device and play the file you want to duplicate. The digital library will be created instantly and you can watch your favorite old and new movies using the same gadget. To record and backup a movie running on your TV, just connect the hardware to your TV to record the movie in portable format.

Neuros OSD media recorder runs on opensource firmware and provides lots of options for recording. You can store and play the files using media cards and the best thing is you can also use USB hard drive to extract the recorded files. Using the recorder hardware, you can playback different formats such as MP4, AVI, ASF and much more on your television. There is a time recording feature that allows you to schedule the recordings. The collection of YouTube videos is now available on your TV and you can build a list of your favorite videos using Neuros OSD media recorder.

SAMSUNG INNOV8

The ultimate entertainer from Samsung, Innov8 is a cool phone with several new features, perfectly suitable for entertainment lovers. Based on Symbian OS v9.3, Innov8 is a highly efficient mobile phone with increased platform security and performance.

The up-to-date 8 megapixel camera provides stunning picture quality defined as diamond quality pictures by the manufacturer. Dual LED flash lets you take clear pictures even in the dark. Several photo effects are available with Innov8 using which you can further improvise the quality of the pictures. X9 digital zoom feature with auto focus capability makes you a professional photographer with Innov8 in your hands.

High speed video recording and personalization makes Innov8, a real multimedia gadget. Magnificent 2.8” inch screen with 16M color provides crystal clear display. You can have a premier pocket theater experience with Innov8. Now, Samsung allows you to store dozens of movies in DVD quality with 18 GB internal storage. For more movies on the go, take memory cards with you. DNSe 2.0 technology is used to produce 3D surround sound enabling theater experience with Innov8.

More games and lots of entertainment features, make Innov8 outstanding among its competitors. Bluetooth and USB 2.0 provide seamless connectivity to PC and other entertainment gadgets. Standalone GPS is provided which can be extended to support AGPS. Wi-Fi connectivity ensures on the go internet connectivity. With Innov8, you can always stay connected with your friends and dear ones. PC sync application provides instant synchronization between PC and Innov8.

NOKIA N96

Nokia N96 is the latest mobile from the renowned mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia. You can immerse yourself in the world of entertainment with this brand new telephone. High quality video, excellent sound and alluring 2.8” display are the specialties of this brand new mobile. An amazing 16 GB memory comes with Nokia N96 and if you want something more, you always have memory cards. Transfer of files between PC and mobile phone has been made easier with Hi-Speed USB.

A 5 Megapixel camera allows you to capture photos and videos without missing even minute details of the environment. With Nokia N96 in your hands, you can forget about taking your digital camera with you as the Carl Zeiss optics with camcorder function and video light lets you take brilliant pictures. Multiple ways are offered to let you connect to the world of internet. Integrated GPS facility lets you keep track of your mobile and rich maps make navigation much easier.

The latest DVB-H technology allows you to watch live TV in your mobile phone. Interactive services make increase the usability of Nokia N96. Built in 3D stereo speakers provide stunning sound experience opening up new world of entertainment in mobile phones.

Loads of additional PC suite is available for Nokia N96 which helps linking of the multimedia device with PC. With internet enabled Nokia N96, you can use the mobile phone as a modem for your computer. The Single click Sync settings allow you to synchronize the Nokia N96 and PC with a single mouse click.