The Satio is a Symbian device based on S60 5th Edition, it does everything you’d expect and has a 12.1 megapixel camera as well. The downside, non standard headphone jack. pifff.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_SVStAOJeg

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-hnizxHaR4

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xVbDk-5jWI

Personally I’m not due an upgrade for a while and marketing is not like the days of old where we had the latest toys for a month before getting bored and getting something new, (sadly) so the chances of me getting my hands on one are slim to nil.

In the meantime Nokia have announced a few other devices based on S60 5th Edition. (Symbian)
The E72 (click here for a review) which is an updated of the highly successful E71 and the 5530 XpressMusic (click here for a review) which is a 5800 clone.

Nokia E72

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAbgKV92E_U

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hLXeLYLu0A

Mob4Hire is an interesting idea where developers can submit applications that they want beta tested, specify what functionality they want testing, on what devices and on what networks, in return they offer a cash incentive.

Anyone can register as a tester, once you register you are presented with a list of testing opportunities, each of which has a testing duration so you’ll know how much time you’ll need to invest. Each opportunity either has a cash value associated with it, or you place a bid on how much you think your time is worth to complete the beta.

For developers it’s a great way to reach out to the community and have applications tested and get valuable feedback. For consumers it a great way to test new software and potentially make a little $$$$ in the process.

You can learn more about Mob4Hire at their website.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xoxp2AzVOY

I like the dedicate media buttons for email and Twitter.
According to various websites the LG Xenon will be available this month in North America for $99 on a 2 year service contract.

After a reboot, I found with a wireless connection I could browser to any webpage except SalesForce.com, which was a pain as I was trying to update Salesforce at the time. Oddly if I turned off the wireless and used the Ethernet connection I could only browse Salesforce.com and no other web page, which was even more of a pain as I was trying to copy data out of GoogleMail into Salesforce. To top off the day, I was half way through a phone swap with my 5800 and E71 when the touch screen refused to work so I couldn’t copy over my data to the new device. I was hoping that today will be a better day but I recharged my N71 battery last night and already it’s flat. It’s shaping up to be another one of those days already.
We are testing some software that enables you to use your mobile device as a landline. OnRelay is a desktop phone replacement service, we are investigating not having fixed desk phones here at the Symbian Foundation and using our mobiles as a landline replacement. We’ll still have a fix line number it will just be routed to the mobile. As there is no 5th edition that’s the reason behind me going back to my E71 so I can take part in the trial. I have to admit though, I do miss my 5800 already.

I wrote last week about Cooliris and how it was an excellent way to view images. At the time I moaned about the lack of an S60 version. Well good news, Nokia Beta Labs have released a super cool photo browsers for the Nokia 5800 that gives a 3D browsing effect, magnifying glass and face browsing.

Take a look

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV18PH5LjT4

You can install or get more info from here

Why did I find this the day AFTER I switched from my 5800 back to the E71? I told you it was going to be one of those days.

Nokia have launched a beta of their point and find service for UK and US users.
Using the phones camera you can point at barcodes and it if identifies a match you’ll get related information such as the best price.
It also recognises move posters and will suggest where you can see the movie or give you the option to watch trailers.

I went out for a walk trying to find a movie poster, who would have though that you could walk around central London and not see one movie advertised? I tried IMDB and looked at the movie The Waitress (it was the first poster I found -- honest), Point and Find gave me options for The Wrestler (close enough). Viewing the poster on a monitor is probably not a fair test.

The application ssupports a number of devices: N82, N95, N95 8GB, N76, N81, N81 8GB, E51, E66, 6290, 6124 Classic, 6161 Classic, 6120 Classic, 6110 Navigator and 5700 XpressMusic, and can be installed from the pointandfind site:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezct1VoRwUQ

Is the iPhone the worlds most hated phone? Watch Bluetooth, Blackberry and friends give the iPhone what he deserves. Don’t ask, just watch the video and you’ll understand.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD8OcPGScRU

I love the horrified expression on the little orange dudes face as Bluetooth is talking. Classic.

Quiz Question

If you lost a finger what would you replace it with? Jerry Jalava a computer programmer from Finland lost part of his finger in motorbike accident and replace it with a memory stick.

The silicon prosthetic looks like a normal finger, but can be peeled back at the tip to reveal the USB drive.

“When Jerry told doctors what he did for a living they joked he should have a USB ‘finger drive’ but that was good enough for him, and he set about making one”

Not sure that would be my top choice, but the full story is here

The Nokia 5730 is the latest device from the ‘Comes With Music’ range that gives you unlimited music downloads from the Nokia Music Store for up to 18 months. The store has millions of tracks to choose from, and after your membership period is up, you still get to keep the music.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhiWg7dFlek

More info

It’s not just an effort to make travellers lives easier but an excellent idea to be kinder to the environment as the standard includes a 50% standby energy reduction over current chargers.

I wonder if this is paving the way for phones to eventually be shipped without a power lead? Think about it, if all our devices use the same charger would it be necessary to have yet another charger in the box?

Would you by a phone without a charger?

Now if laptop manufactures can just agree on a standard as well we could really travel light.

I love my gadgets so seeing a fully functional phone that you could wear on your wrist looked like the ultimate cool must have gadget.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR50ZcHrmC0

The idea isn’t new, if you search eBay you’ll find a selection of watch phones available. Some for as little as £90, but this is the first watch phone I have seen from a serious player so I think we’ll see a lot of more these in the future.
I’m not sure what £90 would buy you but I’m guessing not a great deal.

From what I’ve learnt, the watch phone has a video camera for video calls, plays MP3, is both voice activated as well as has a touch screen for dialling. The LG watch phone is due for release in Europe later this year. Battery life will initially suck at around 3 hours but that can only improve.

I’m not convinced that it would be my primary device, I send a lot of SMS messages so want to be able to type easily, but I still want one. How about you?