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Review: the UIQ 3-powered Motorola RIZR Z8
In part 1 of a four part review, Rafe examines the new Motorola RIZR Z8 in detail, looking at the hardware, the overall form factor and the new non-touchscreen version of UIQ 3. What about that hinged keypad, and what about handling those on-screen 'softkeys'?
The W960 vs the iPhone, Discreet smartphone cases and Stolen SIMs
In AAS podcast 26, Rafe takes a look at the announcement of the Sony Ericsson W960 Walkman device, with comparisons to the upcoming iPhone, Steve decides that discretion is the better part of valour when it comes to casing a smartphone, while Ewan brings up the latest scam on the streets as people seek to get more money out of mobile phone theft. If you want to subscribe regularly, here's the RSS feed.
The Nokia 6110 Navigator, with new Route 66, in-depth review
Krisse provides a super, in depth assessment (as usual), this time rating the new Nokia 6110 Navigator, which comes with a new version of Route 66 in its firmware. The review's especially interesting since this was Krisse's first experience of in-phone GPS and as a result presents a good viewpoint for other new users.
Fingerprint magnet or Fiercely stylish? The Nokia N76
Never let it be said that we at AAS are afraid to speak our minds. Despite lashings of style, good overall build quality and decent music controls, the Nokia N76 is ultimately found wanting in my illustrated review, with that mirror finish and with screens that are just about impossible to see in bright light - why did they bother including a camera?
One more vote for the Nokia N95? Ewan weighs in!
The iPhone and four 'Smart' phones line up
With the media about to erupt in a stream of iPhone reviews, Steve gets his thoughts in first, taking Jobs' original line-up of phones that are "'smart', so they say" and comparing how functional they are in daily life. Are miniature keyboards really the problem? Steve thinks (not for the first time) that a lot comes down to where, when and how you need to use your smartphone.
Marketing and selling the modern smartphone
Nokia Mobile Web Server - the future of smartphones or a geeky blind alley?
Smartphone spotting - It's always worth a stroll down the High Street
Maybe AAS should launch 'The Observers Book of Smartphones'? Anyway, it's always worth a glance in all the phone shops in your local town. In this case (photos below), I spotted Vodafone heavily promoting their new data tariffs and the first appearance of the Motorola Z8 to the masses.
It's the big, big Nokia E61i/E90 comparison...
...that you've all been waiting for. I lost count of the number of people wanting this and have bitten the bullet. Photos, details and opinions are here in my blow-by-blow comparison of the Nokia E61i and Nokia E90.
