The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pro is a handset which since its initial inception in October 2011, has grown to become a popular choice with the consumer. The unit is a compact and lightweight unit which delivers impressive performance and which is powered by a 1 GHz Scorpion processor combined with the gingerbread version of the android operating system.

The handset comes with a 3.7 inch LED-backlit LCD capacitive display screen which provides touch screen functionality combined with scratch resistant glass. The screen itself can display up to 16 million colours within a 480 x 854 pixels screen resolution, with the added benefit of the Sony mobile Bravia engine. Navigation is provided by the timescape user interface, whilst the handset comes with accelerometer and proximity sensors to automate various tasks.

The handset has an internal memory capacity of 1 GB, of which 320 MB is user available, however most packages include an 8 GB card. This card is utilised within the micro-SD card slot, which can also be utilised to increase the available memory capacity up to 32 GB if desired. In terms of connectivity the unit comes with Internet access by virtue of its own 3G connection, whilst also offering the alternative access to available Wi Fi hotspots, in addition to the ability to create its own hotspot. Blue tooth, Micro USB as well as GPRS and EDGE connectivity are also included as standard.

The unit comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera that provides an impressive range of additional features such as touch focus, face and smile detection, auto focus as well as video calling capability and an LED flash. The camera can also be utilised to record high-quality 720 pixel video, with the benefits of continuous autofocus and video light. The unit also comes with a secondary VGA quality camera. Satellite navigation, a stereo FM radio with RDS, and MP4/MP3 multimedia player as well as an organiser, voice memo facility and predictive text input are additional features also included within the unit

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pro, which in many ways resembles the Sony Vivaz pro delivers impressive technology at an affordable price coupled with aesthetic appeal.

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The Sony Ericsson TXT Pro is a handset which provides the consumer with both touch screen functionality and the QWERTY keyboard. The unit is designed to provide simple and effective text based data entry capability, all of which is contained within a compact and lightweight unit which also has an aesthetic appeal which is second to none.

The unit comes with a 3.0 inch TFT capacitive display screen which provides touch screen functionality as well as impressive image display capabilities. The screen itself can display up to 256,000 colour combinations within a pixel screen resolution which is quoted at 240 x 400 pixels. To ensure durability the unit comes with scratch resistant glass whilst the inclusion of a useful QWERTY keyboard, which is located behind the main display screen and opens up to provide landscape mode data entry, is a useful feature.

The handset comes with 100 MB internal memory capacity whilst also providing Internet access by virtue of its Wi Fi connection. In addition the unit comes with the usual elements of Micro USB and Bluetooth connectivity whilst also providing EDGE and GPRS connections. In addition the unit provides hands-free functionality by virtue of its loudspeaker as well as a 3.5 mm jack, phone book and call records capability.

A 3.15 mega pixel camera is provided which operates at 2048 x 1536 pixels and comes with the option of recording video at QVGA quality as an alternative to still imagery. Accelerometer and proximity sensors are provided as standard as is a stereo FM radio with RDS, enabling access to available live broadcast. Alternatively games are included, whilst the MP4/MP3 multimedia player provides access to available multimedia files. The handset also comes with track ID music recognition, a document viewer, voice memo facility as well as predictive text input, in addition to offering SMS, MMS or e-mail capability as well as instant messaging functionality.

The Sony Ericsson TXT Pro which in many ways is like the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pro delivers impressive performance coupled with an aesthetic appeal.

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The Sonim XP3300 Force is a unit which quite simply provides a durable handset which can withstand a wide range of climatic and environmental circumstances. The unit comes with IP 68 certification which means it is dust and water submersible, whilst also having MIL-STD 810G grade which relates to salt, fog, humidity as well as transport and thermal shock resistance. The unit itself is a compact unit which measures 126 mm x 60 mm wide whilst being 25 mm thick and weighing 185 g in weight.

The unit comes with a 2.0 inch TFT display screen which operates at a pixel screen resolution which is quoted at 240 x 320 pixels, within which it is able to accurately display up to 65,000 colours. As you would expect the unit comes with gorilla glass durability. Ring and vibration alert options are provided, as is the capability of utilising polyphonic and MP3 files as additional ringtones. Hands-free functionality is offered through its loudspeaker with the alternative option of personal listening through headphones provided by the 3.5 mm jack.

The unit comes with a micro SD card slot which provides the opportunity to utilise relevant cards to increase the memory capacity up to 16 GB. In terms of connectivity the handset comes with blue tooth and USB options whilst also providing class 12 versions of EDGE and GPRS. SMS, MMS and e-mail functionality provided as is a WAP 2.0 browser, in conjunction with a flashlight, organiser, voice memo facility and stopwatch function. The unit comes with a drop to concrete resistance of up to 2 m as well as a shock and vibration resistance, and is one of only a few handsets that offers an operational range of -20° C up to 55° C.

The handset comes with an FM radio, for live broadcast access as well as satellite navigation which has the benefit of A-GPS support. An MP4/MP3 multimedia player provides the opportunity to play multimedia files on the move. The unit also comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera which operates at 1600 x 1200 pixels and incorporates an LED flash as standard, which enables the user to take effective snapshot style imagery.

The Sonim XP3300 Force like the Sonim XP1 Black is a durable and effective mobile phone.

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The Samsung Galaxy S Advance is a handset which adds a different dimension to the Galaxy range of Samsung handsets. The unit itself is powered by a dual core 1 GHz processor combined with the gingerbread version of the android operating system, version 2.3. The unit is a compact and lightweight unit which measures 123 mm x 63 mm wide whilst being 9 mm thick and weighing 120 g in weight.

The handsets display screen is a 4.0 inch super AMOLED capacitive touch screen, which operates at a pixel screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, within which it can display up to 16 million colours. The screen comes with gorilla glass for durability whilst also offering touch sensitive controls and the touchwiz user interface, version 4.0 as its primary means of navigation.

In terms of memory capacity the handset is available in 8 GB and 16 GB versions, whilst also including a useful micro-SD card slot which provides the opportunity for the user to enhance the available memory by utilising relevant cards, up to the 32 GB. In terms of connectivity the unit comes with the usual elements of blue tooth and Micro USB options whilst also providing class 12 versions of GPRS and EDGE, in addition to Wi Fi connectivity and its own 3G connection which offers the opportunity to access the net at speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps.

The unit comes with a wide range of additional features which include accelerometer, gyro and proximity sensors as well as a compass, whilst also providing satellite navigation with A-GPS support. In addition an image/video editor is provided as is a document editor, organiser, stereo FM radio with RDS as well as an MP4/MP3 multimedia player. The handsets camera is a 5.0 megapixel camera which operates at 2592 x 1944 pixels and includes auto focus, touch focus, face and smile detection as well as the capability of recording video at 720 pixels and at 30 frames per second, whilst the unit provides an additional secondary 1.3 megapixel camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S Advance, like the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, offers something for everyone, within the confines of an aesthetically appealing and useful mobile phone.

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The Samsung S3 is a handset which is eagerly anticipated, and is expected to be released Q2 of 2012. The handset is powered by an extremely powerful dual core 1.8 GHz processor, combined with the android operating system, within a stunningly appealing and compact unit.

The handset display screen is a 4.6 inch display screen which is a super AMOLED plus display screen which is capacitive in nature and also provides touch screen functionality. The screen can display up to 16 million colours within a 720 x 1280 pixel screen resolution and comes with the benefits of gorilla glass for durability. Navigation within the unit comes with the touchwiz user interface, which is version 4.0 as well as a range of touch sensitive controls. The handset also comes with accelerometer, gyro and proximity sensors.

The handset should be available in 16 GB and 32 GB versions, with the addition of a micro-SD card slot which provides the opportunity for the user to increase the available memory up to 32 GB. High-speed Internet access is provided by its own 3G connection, whilst also offering the opportunity to utilise available Wi Fi hotspots, by its Wi Fi connection. In addition the handset will come with Micro USB and Bluetooth connectivity as well as GPRS and EDGE options.

In terms of additional functionality the unit comes with a wide range of options including a 12.0 megapixel camera which operates at 4000 x 3000 pixels and comes with a raft of useful aids including touch focus, face and smile detection as well as auto focus and image stabilisation, whilst also providing the opportunity to record video at 1080 pixels and at 35 per second, in addition to the inclusion of a secondary 2.0 megapixel camera which is a useful element. The handset also provides a stereo FM radio with RDS capability as well as satellite navigation which comes with the benefit of A-GPS support, in addition to an MP4/MP3 multimedia player, organiser, document editor and an image/video editor.

The Samsung S3, like the Samsung Wave 3, delivers impressive technology and performance at an affordable price.

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