Last year’s report was described by Robin Wauters at Tech Crunch as “the most profound I’ve read to date.” The results of this year’s survey will be freely available in Q2, so be sure to have your opinion count by taking the short survey now before the 31 March deadline.

The iPad family has finally hit the market but the one’s available right now are Wi-Fi only models with the price ranging from $499 to $699. Sounds like a good deal but what if you need access to the internet on the go? Well, the solution is simple for us S60 and N900 users.

I own a Nokia N95 and simply love it. It was a couple of years ago when I came across an app that could convert my 3G into a Wi-Fi connection (with WEP security). Sounds cool, but when I actually tried it, it was simply amazing. The App is called JoikuSpot Premium and can be downloaded here for a special price of 9.00 Euros, which is about $12.50 You can also try the Lite version first before you buy the full version. Following is a screenshot of the app.

So, now with my N95 + Joikuspot in my pocket, I can have internet access on my $499 iPad whenever i want Thus, with as little as $499 + $12.50 + Taxes you can get the power of a $629 iPad. Have you tried this trick? Were you satisfied? Share your experiences in the comments section below.

Technical Specifications

Size and weight

Height:

9.56 inches (242.8 mm)

Width:

7.47 inches (189.7 mm)

Depth:

0.5 inch (13.4 mm)

Weight:

1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model;

1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model

iPad Accessories

iPad Keyboard Dock

The Keyboard Dock is a dock for charging your iPad, integrated with a full-size keyboard. The dock has a rear 30-pin connector, which lets you connect to an electrical outlet using a USB Power Adapter, sync to your computer, and use accessories like the Camera Connection Kit. And an audio jack lets you connect to a stereo or powered speakers.

iPad Case

The iPad Case not only protects the iPad, it can be used in various positions. So it’s easy to type, look at photos and slideshows, or watch movies.

iPad Dock

The iPad Dock lets you dock and charge iPad. The rear 30-pin connector lets you connect the iPad Dock to an electrical outlet using the USB Power Adapter, sync to your computer, and use accessories like the Camera Connection Kit. And an audio jack lets you connect to a stereo or powered speakers.

iPad Camera Connection Kit

The Camera Connection Kit gives you two ways to import photos and videos from a digital camera. The Camera Connector lets you import your photos and videos to iPad using the camera’s USB cable. Or you can use the SD Card Reader to import photos and videos directly from the camera’s SD card.

iPad USB Power Adapter

The 10W USB Power Adapter lets you charge your iPad directly through an electrical outlet. And the 6 foot long power cable allows you to charge it from an even greater distance.

Ever wondered what phases of design a mobile phone goes before it comes in your hand. The countless hours of work, fitting in every piece that brings the latest technology without any difficulty in the operation so that even the most rookie/noob can get his way along ease. Well here we reveal the all the thought process behind all the effort put in by the Nokia design team.

Q: How Does Nokia Come Up With A Design?

A: People at Nokia believe that mobile is a very personal object. “One you keep close to you at all times be that in your bag or tucked into your pocket. A phone is more than just a piece of technology; you take it everywhere, tell it intimate things, and it can even reflect your mood and personality.”
Its your reflection.

People & their behavior along with their lifestyle is what Nokia aims at. Varied user choices from using a mobile as video camera to a fashion accessory to a tool at work is what the designers look for. They also keep a track of different needs and lifestyles by conducting detailed research and street anthropology all around the world.

Following Guidelines are followed by Nokia Designers:

Beautifully fits your lifestyle  how you work, play and where you live

Its something special  attention to detail makes it a joy to use and look at

t is not one product or design for everyone people can choose the one that best suits their lifestyle

The global team of designers is made up of 34 different nationalities. This unique group includes designers, psychologists, researchers, anthropologists, engineers and technology specialists, based in ten different locations around the world. Nokia has 4 main design studios: in Espoo (Finland), London, Beijing, and Calabasas in the US. In addition they have design teams working in Copenhagen and three sites in Finland  Salo, Oulu and Tampere plus two satellite studios  creative spaces located in design schools in hot new design capitals. The first was opened in Bangalore, India in August 2007 and the second in Rio, Brazil in February 2008. The Key is to look for a design that would stay in the future. The customer feedback is also a key issue. Following are a few sketches of designs made.

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We take a look at top five mobile phones spotted at Euro 2008 games taking place in Switzerland & Austria, and provide you with the reviews of the individual devices with main focus on how they are being used by various soccer fans. Thing that you never thought would be possible with them when you bought one. Plus we also provide you with S60blog.com Pick of the Post, to what we feel is the best device overall.

Top 5 Mobile Phones @ Uefa Euro 2008

· Nokia N95 – 8 GB

· iPhone

· Nokia N82

· BlackBerry Pearl 8120

· Sony Ericsson K850i

Nokia N95 – 8 GB

The first thing you notice about this phone is its huge memory of 8 GB. A solid dual way slider that is packed with features ranging from the very simple to the very complex. Yes, this phone can be a bit complex at times but once you have the hang of it, it’s fairly easy to find your way through. Not the best of the designs from Nokia as it lacks the classy appeal and tends to be thicker when it’s in your pocket. A great Carl Ziess Optics of 5 MP Auto focus, the best at present in any mobile device. S60 based OS, thus many third party software are compatible.

Uses (apart telephoning)

1. Click Pictures

2. Record Long Videos

3. GPS Navigation

4. Web Browser

5. Music Player & FM Radio

Drawbacks

1. Thick Cross-section

2. Flash Not Good

3. No Auto-Rotate

4. Less Battery Life

Our Verdict : 9.2/10

Good to Click pictures with good quality (thanks to auto focus). Music Player is also pretty cool. Never ending 8 GB Memory.

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Apple iPhone

The name says it all. Stylish and Sexy Design with minimal thickness. The Metal back is really cool. Best Touch Screen Interface on the planet. Huge Memory to store your data. iPod, Phone, Internet, Navigation all in one. This device was spotted far more number of times than expected. The camera tends to drop the device rating by a substantial amount. Huge Screen is a big plus point with accelerometer technology enabled games are pretty awesome.

Uses (apart telephoning)

1. iPod

2. GPS

3. Internet

4. Games

5. Wide Screen

Drawbacks

1. Camera

2. Lacks 3G (at present)

3. No Flash

Our Verdict : 8.6/10

The down log of this beautiful device is all because of its poor camera optics.

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Nokia N82

They call this the Story teller’s phone and sure it is. One of he best s60 based device with great picture quality. Xenon flash with 5 MP Af Carl Ziess is the best camera ever integrated in a phone so far. The image processing is super. nGage is also a cool feature with needs a mention here, why cause you can play games with the TV out and the graphics are brilliant. TV out is the best part along with the Auto Rotate function. Criticism was bestowed upon the crowdedly placed numeric pad & the absence of the pencil key.

Uses (apart telephoning)

1. Best Camera

2. Great Video

3. TV Out

4. Music Player & FM Radio

5. nGage

6. GPS

7. Web Browser

Drawbacks

1. Slow & Sluggish Interface

2. Design

3. Crumpled keypad

Our Verdict : 9.6/10

A must for a person who wants a great camera with a great phone.

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Sony Ericsson K850i

This one came out of the blue and is a big time stunner. Amazing picture quality with its 5 MP Af camera. Yes, it’s another Cybershot. With its inbuilt image stabilizer even the shaky times come still. Xenon flash is also a great feature. Good sound quality as well. Easy internet surfing and a cool sleek design. It hits your pocket far less than the others on the list.

Uses (apart telephoning)

1. 5 MP Af Camera

2. Amazing Sound Quality for a MP3

3. Xenon flash

4. Less Expensive

5. Cool Games

Drawbacks

1. No GPS

2. Less Memory

3. Complicated UGI

Our Verdict : 8.8/10

Considering the price it’s tagged at, its not at all bad for a the take. Yes, it has an amazing picture quality.

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BlackBerry Pearl 8120

A surprise for us as it was not on our prediction list to be amongst the top five phones that soccer fans would bring with them at the Uefa Euro 2008. Since we bumped into quite many of them, I would like as well to elaborate more on it. Solid built is what catches the Eye at first glance. Wireless Email is by far the only and the best reason why people carry this around. It sure is addictive if you are a regular mailer. Great finish in design with only 91g of weight. QWERTY keypad is great.

Uses

1. Email on the go

2. Blackberry Maps

3. QWERTY Keypad

4. Music

Drawbacks

1. Camera

2. Battery Life

3. Limited third party applications

Our Verdict : 8.1/10

The best possible use of this device is Email. Camera quality is good but sure is not the best. All in all it’s a phone to try if you are a regular mailer.

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