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Launch of Windows Live Messenger 2011 Beta

Windows is about to launch a new messenger Beta in 2011. So microsoft has announced that the users will be able to download the test version of the new Instant Messenger code named Wave 4 in June.
This new IM version is social network enabled that allows the users to chat on social networking sites such as MySpace, LinkedIn Facebook and so on.

The current version of Windows Live Messenger was released in January 2009. The new version includes simple privacy settings and also default sharing is disabled.

It is expected that 22 million French users will be prompted to download the public beta version from 2011 to the month of June in France, until the final few weeks.

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Nokia 5800 Vs Nokia 5235 – Comparison, Review, Price and Specifications

Nokia 5800 – Touch. Play. Share
The Nokia 5800 Xpress Music is the Nokia’s first touchscreen mobile phone. One touch to music, video and more. One touch takes you to the music and upto 35Hrs of crystal clear music on an multi-format player. The dedicated Media Bar brings mobile entertainment on hand with superior surround sound and high-resolution widescreen viewing.

Nokia 5235 – Play. Touch. Inspire.
The Nokia 5235 Ovi Music phone is another milestone added to  Nokia’s touchscreen list. This handset brings you closer to the world of music you love. With Nokia 5235 you can avail Unlimited Music downloads from the Nokia Music Store. Access your music with one tap of the Media Bar – then listen to your tracks in quality sound for up to 33Hrs after only one charge.

Both these mobiles offered by Nokia is unique in its own way. The comparison between these devices can help you to choose more wisely.

Similar Physical Features
Both the mobiles have the following features to be similar and its has been listed below.

  • HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data)
  • GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
  • EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment)
  • UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)
  • HSDPA
  • Bluetooth
  • USB Connectivity
  • SMS
  • MMS
  • Email
  • GPS
  • Java
  • FM Radio
  • Camera
  • Video Recording
  • Color Display
  • MP3
  • Games
  • Calendar
  • Voicedialing
  • Predictive Text
  • Display resolution (HxW) 640 x 360 pixels
  • LCD size 3.2 inch
  • WAP Version – 2.0 XHTML, HTML
  • Touchscreen
  • Voicememo
  • PC Synchronization

Though the mobiles have similarities in their features there are few other features that are considered to be unique. Lets take a look.

Comparison/        Nokia 5800/        Nokia 5235

  • Model/            Navigation Edition/        Comes with Music
  • Weight/            109gm/            115gm
  • Size(HxWxD)/        111 x 52 x 16mm/        111 x 52 x 15mm
  • Standby time(H)/        406/            438
  • Talk-time/            528/            420
  • Camera Resolution/        3.2Mp/            2 Mp
  • Camera Zoom/        3x digital zoom, autofocus/    3x digital zoom
  • Camera Flash/        Yes/            No
  • Second Camera/        QCF(176×144 pix)upto 15fps/    No
  • Display Colors/        Upto 16.7 Million/        Upto 16 Million
  • Memory/            81 MB/            320 MB
  • Expandable Memory/    16GB,8GB included/        16GB
  • Rss Reader/        No/            Yes
  • SyncML/            No/            Yes
  • OS/            Other/            Symbian

Price (Rs)/        13800(app)/        9000(app)

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Nokia N8 Review Price Specifications

Nokia N8 is the first mobile to come with the OS Symbian ^3 and it is expected to be released by Q3 2010 though it is announced in April.Other new features other than Nokia’s N series like N97 is only its HDMI port and a 12-megapixel camera.When most of the Nokia mobiles look attractive and Nokia is also known for its good finish and elegant look Nokia N8 is an exception.Mobile doesn’t look good and it does not even have an appealing appearance.With HDMI port its easy to display videos,Images and Music on compatible television and projectors.With Symbian OS its easy to download thousands of applications.This Symbian ^3 based mobile doesn’t seem to be better than iPhone or other Android based phones.

Below are the features of N8

Dimensions

Size: 113.5 x 59 x 12.9 mm
Weight (with battery): 135 g
Volume: 86 cc

Display,user interface and Input Methods

Screen size: 3.5″
Capacitive touch screen
Orientation sensor (Accelerometer)
Compass (Magnetometer)
Physical keys (Menu key, Power key, Lock key, volume keys, Camera key)
Finger touch support for text input and UI control
On-screen alphanumeric keypad and full keyboard

Power
Talk-time (maximum):GSM 720 mins
Standby time (maximum):GSM 390 h

Memory

Internal memory: 16 GB
MicroSD memory card slot, hot swappable, up to 32

Connectivity

Bluetooth 3.0
HDMI
2mm Charging connector
Micro USB connector and charging
High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
USB On-the-Go
3.5 mm AV connector
FM Radio
FM Transmitter

Available Colours

Anodized aluminium casing, available in:
Silver white
Dark grey
Orange
Blue
Green

Price of N8 mobile is about $499 and in India it could be around 22,000Rs