Preview: Motorola Atrix

The Motorla's Atrix that got showcased in CES 2011, in addition to being the most powerful of the smartphones available now, has the power to replace the desktops and laptops, when accompanied with some unique accessories.

The phone has a dual core 1Ghz Tegra 2 processor and 1GB RAM which is quite to comfortably playback (or output) 1080p full HD video. Include the optional accessories like the HD Multimedia Dock and you have Atrix working as a desktop PC that can power a large monitor and work with normal USB keyboard and USB mouse.

Apart from above unique features, the thing that makes Atrix stand out in the crowd is its Laptop Dock. The Atrix can slot a laptop dock quite neatly and can function all day for basic computing that includes multimedia, email, editing documents and web browsing. It has an amazing battery life of 8 hours. The phone is expected to be launched at initial price of $700.

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Review: Motorola Backflip smartphone

When you open up the phone, it just flips open to give you a device which is different and easy to use. But then, this is just one of its new features. When you open the phone, you'll find a laptop's trackpad-like feature on the other side of the screen. 


What this means is that apart from tapping on the screen you can actually use this trackpad, which they call the Backtrack, to move around and select items by gently tapping on it (we would love all phones to have this feature). 
Its 5.0 megapixel camera, with flash, is housed at one end of the keypad. So, when you open the phone, you can as well take some shots of yourself. With such an exceptional hardware, we had expected it to be loaded with the latest version of Android. 


Unfortunately, we'll have to be satisfied with the ancient 1.5 version. So, there's no pinch-and-zoom facility and no access to some of the wonderful apps from the Android Market. 
The welcome feature is its Motoblur which lets you merge contact information from various email accounts with social networking sites. Infact, if you get into Motoblur's features, you can easily find a host of customisable options which makes this phone's usage much more fun. 


On the performance front, it does seem a bit sluggish, especially the time the screen takes to adjust itself when you open the keypad. The battery life is not bad with our device staying alive for almost one and a half days with heavy usage. 


It sure doesn't come cheap but the fact that you own a handset which is not a copy of other popular devices and is loaded to the hilt with innovative features is in itself priceless. If Motorola rolls out the latest Android version on the Backflip, it would be a much better buy.


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Top 7 Classic and Luxury Phones Available Today

These days most of the mobile phones out there in the market can possibly come up with every feature, you might ask for. They are no longer just a voice-based communication device. Often, for majority of crowd now, their whole lives revolve around this 4-inch screen. Most devices have the standard build and often it is just the colour that distinguishes them. Some mobile makers like to add a little sparkle to take the experience to the next level. 
The handsets mentioned below are major eye-candies, and for a lucky few of you, these can be yours if your pocket allows. But, if class and exclusivity are what you are willing to pay a price for, here are some of the best you can choose from:


1) iPhone 4 diamond edition

An iPhone encrusted with 6.5 carats of top-quality diamonds, all individually set, has been introduced at a staggering price of 12,995 pounds. Bling specialist, Stuart Hughes, from Liverpool, designed the stunning iPhone 4 Diamond Edition, which has a beautiful solid platinum and diamond Apple logo on the back. 


"Combining the splendid design of the iPhone 4, with the magical radiance of diamonds, has created an exquisite work of art. There is no finer, purer, or rarer gem than the diamond", the Sun quoted him as saying. 
The handset is a 32GB model and comes unlocked for worldwide use, and it also included a luxurious hand-finished wallet made from strich leather.


2) Samsung i8910 Gold

The Samsung i8910 Gold is embraced inside a pure gold frame. This chic cell phone comes with Samsung’s Touch Wiz technology. The phone has an 8.0 megapixel digital autofocus camera with HD video recording ability. The Gold Edition phone has a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen exhibit which makes for the best viewing of movies and pictures on a screen this size. 


3) Nokia N97 Mini Gold

Nokia N97 Mini Gold Edition is encased in a sleek 18-carat gold body. This Nokia variant is elegant, stylish and has matching accessories, like a colour-matched wired headset, stylus and a white leather pouch with gold finish. The Gold Edition offers all the innovative features of the Nokia N97 mini while adding a touch of luxury. 
The Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition has the same features as the regular edition which includes a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with 360 x 640 pixels, a full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi , HSPA, GPS, Nokia Maps, 3.5mm headset jack, 8GB of internal memory, and a 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash. 


4) Sony Ericsson D&G Jalou

Sony Ericsson Jalou is a phone with killer looks and lethal features to match. Jalou has been beautifully designed by Dolce & Gabbana which is a brand in itself. This phone has 24-carat gold-embedded buttons and graphics. It comes with a 3.2-megapixel autofocus digital camera enabled with geo-tagging. 
You can even enjoy stereo FM on this phone. This phone, aimed at the ladies, has among other things a shell design with a pink diamond. It also has a screen that turns into a handy mirror at the press of a key.


5) GoldVish Le Million

The world’s most expensive phone is the GoldVish Le Million which has a price tag of $1.3 million. It is made out of 18k white gold and it’s encrusted with 120k of diamonds. There were only three of these ever made. 
Price: $1.3 million


6) Samsung Armani B7620

From the house of fashion maestro Giorgio Armani, Samsung Armani B7620 smartphone features gold accents and Giorgio Armani's logo on front. Samsung B7620 has a sleek black body with attractive bronze edges. 
The phone is a slider with a QWERTY keypad at its slide out position. There is a 3.5 inches AMOLED touch screen. The new Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani runs over Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 professional operating system that can be upgraded to 6.5 version. 
The phone also has an Armani application that allows users to browse through Armani's latest collections, ramp shows, locate the nearest stores, create a look and lots more.  More here>>>


7) Motorola SLVR L7

Elegant, classy, graceful are the words that can be usually used to define the new collection of the Motorola SLVR L7 diamond mobile phones. 
The surface of the SLVR L7 is made up of 260 quality diamonds which is arranged in a unique design, giving it an exquisite touch. It comes with a price tag of $75000 making it one of the most expensive phones in the market.  More here >>>

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