The LG KP500 Cookie Purple Is A Colourful Handset

A purple colour variant of the LG KP500 Cookie is soon to be released. This attractive colour scheme adds further aesthetic appeal to this already popular and functional touch screen handset.

The phone is 106.5x55.5x11.9mm weighing 89 grams, it is light weight. This, combined with it’s slim profile make it comfortable to hold in your hand and use on the go.

With a TFT resistive touch screen measuring 3 inches, up to 256,000 colours are displayed at 240x400 pixels giving users an unparalleled level of display quality. An accelerometer sensor detects movement of the phone so it automatically rotates the image on screen accordingly. Handwriting recognition works in conjunction with the stylus pen operated user interface.

In order to alert users to calls and messages the handset vibrates and rings, and the option is included to download polyphonic ringtones and use MP3 files for this purpose so users can hear their favourite song every time the phone rings. A composer in included meaning users can create their own custom tones from scratch. For convenience, a speakerphone system is built in offering hands free capabilities.

48MB of internal storage caters for data and file storage. Should more storage be required, however, a micro SD slot can be utilized, and a memory card of up to 16 GB installed. For connecting to networks the KP500 Cookie Purple uses class 10 GPRS and class 10 EDGE as its first port of call. For sharing files with friends, Bluetooth is installed as standard, whilst a USB connection allows the handset to be hooked up to a PC in order to transfer and back up data such as media files and contact info. The phonebook can store up to 1000 contacts as standard and includes the photo call feature.

Music files in MP3, WMA and AAC are supported by the built in media player, along with video files in MP4 and H.263. Extra entertainment offerings are stereo FM radio player and four pre-installed games along with access to a library of downloadable games.

A 3.15 megapixel camera offers a convenient method of image capture. It allows photos of good quality to be taken, and an alternative to shoot video in QVGA quality at 12 frames per second.

T9 predictive text input, voice memo recorder and a document viewer add to the list of functions and a range of aesthetically pleasing colour schemes add to the appeal of this handset.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 has caused a lot of media hype since its release in March 2010. This powerhouse of a Smartphone boasts industry leading features such as the 4 inch touch screen and an impressive eight mega pixel digital camera.

Given the fact that this handset boasts a large touchscreen, this is reflected by its dimensions measuring 119x 63x 13 mm. This is sure to be seen as a bonus in the eyes of some users who prefer a larger phone, and it only weighs 135 g making it pocket friendly handset. The XPERIA X10 is available in both black and white colour variants so it offers appeal to fashion conscious users.

An impressive 1 GB of internal storage is provided as standard within the XPERIA X10; however an integrated micro SD card slot is also provided which comes with a pre-installed 8 GB memory card. Although this should suffice for the needs of most users, this can be upgraded with a card of up to 32 GB offering the potential to store an entire digital music collection or a large number of video files etc. The vast internal phonebook is capable of storing an impressive number of contacts and also includes the Photocall feature.

One of the flagship features of this model is the stunning 8 mega pixel digital camera. As well as its high pixel resolution, it boasts a host of features which aimed to include the quality of the photos as well as simplifying the task of taking them. These range from auto focus, touch focus, image stabilisation, face & smile detection and an LED flash, meaning low lighting conditions are no obstacle. The handy geo-tagging facility is also included which, based on GPS, records the location at which a photo was taken. Of course the camera can also shoot video footage and this is in WVGA quality at 30 frames per second.


The increasingly popular Android operating system, in this case version 1.6 is the operating system of choice within the XPERIA X10. Alongside a powerful Qualcomm snap dragon 1 GHz processor, these to power houses offer higher performance and handle demanding applications with ease whilst providing lightning fast reactions of the user interface. In terms of entertainment features, there is a versatile internal media player along with a number of pre-installed games. Social networking fans are well catered for with dedicated Facebook and twitter applications which offer integration to these popular websites so users can stay up to date with friends and family with a single touch of the screen. GPS with A-GPS support provides the ability to supports applications such as geo-tagging and a digital compass as well as Google maps.

Thanks to the employment of a number of connectivity features, it is never been more convenient to surf the Internet is appears with the XPERIA X10. 3G coverage provides the primary method of Internet connectivity courtesy of an HSDPA connection at speeds of up to 7.2 mega bytes per second along with HSUPA at 2 MB per second. Wi-Fi provides the fastest Internet connection when available by utilising the signals provided by wireless Internet routers.

It is easy to see why the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 has proven to be such a popular handset. The versatility of the Android OS combined with its aesthetic appeal and broad functionality means its future success looks assured.

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