Music Phone Reviews

The Sony Ericsson K550/K550im sports a music player. Other features include:

* 2.0 megapixel camera with auto focus
* video player
* FM radio with RDS
* 1.9-inch, 262K TFD LCD display
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The Sony Ericsson K810/K818 includes the following features:

* music player
* video player
* 3.2 megapixel camera
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Infosync reviews the Motorola SLVR L7c and writes, “The SLVR L7c forgoes the iTunes capabilities of its GSM cousin, the SLVR L7, in favor of Sprint Music Store support. We like the Sprint Music Store; the selection is impressive and the pricing isn’t bad, three songs for $5, but as iPod users, we wish iTunes support and the music store could walk hand-in-hand. The music player is simple and barren, though it can display a tiny version of the album cover artwork; it lacks features like an equalizer or advanced playback options. Streaming media from Sprint’s Power Vision is satisfying, with a broad selection of channels, including 20 channels of Sirius radio, and good quality playback. The phone lacks A2DP for stereo Bluetooth headsets as well as dedicated music keys, and transferring MP3 files was a drag thanks to the poorly placed microSD slot. MP3 files can be used as ringtones, though not the files you download from the music store, which is unfortunate.”

Infosync reviews the Samsung SCH-U520 and writes, ” Though the U520 is a 3G multimedia phone, we are outside Alltel’s coverage area, so we were unable to access Alltel’s Axcess EV-DO network while roaming. As a result, we were unable to test its multimedia capabilities, including its MP3 player. However, Alltel’s Axcess service offers XM Radio, more than 25 channels of TV, including MobiTV, which is similar to what we’ve seen on Sprint’s Power Vision. We also tested the 1.3-megapixel camera, which took some pretty clear shots with nice color balance and clarity.”

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MobileBurn reviews the Nokia 7373 and writes, “The music player that comes with the 7373 allows you to create track lists and also comes with an equalizer. There are five preset equalizer modes - Normal, Pop, Rock, Jazz and Classical. There is an option to personalize 2 sets of equalizer settings, which should keep music lovers happy. When listening with the supplied headset, the music sounded crisp and clear but slightly lacking in the bass department. If you wish to listen to music with your own headphones, you will have to purchase a Nokia headphone adaptor since one isn’t included in the sales package. The stereo speakers, however, do a pretty good job and sound much better than ordinary mono speakers on most other phones. As with all other recent S40 phones, the music player is able to run in the background, which lets you access other functions on the handset while the music is playing.”

MobileChoice reviews the MOTORIZR Z3 and writes, “The RIZR’s music player is a little basic in terms of sound enhancement and comes across as a little weedy through the provided proprietary earphones. Luckily, the RIZR supports A2DP, so you can wirelessly stream your music to a compatible pair of headphones. This does boost the audio quality, and we used some Jabra BT620s and experienced increased bass drive. A microSD card slot is on hand to store your tunes and photos with a current maximum 2GB card capacity available. And you’re going to need this with only 20MB of internal memory embedded.”

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Lordpercy reviews the Nokia N73 and writes, “Getting the audio out of your N73 music edition is a mixed bag, it has one of the loudest sets of stereo speakers we’ve heard on a mobile (the same as the standard N73) and although they’ll never win prizes at an audiophile convention they are worth using. Sadly things take a dive when you head for the earphones, the standard proprietary plug ones supplied with the N73 are very good and also act as an aerial for the FM radio, however they are proprietary. This means you can’t plug in a 3.5mm set without using an adaptor which is easily lost or forgotten, a bit of a let down for a music phone!”

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Pocket-lint reviews the T-Mobile MDA Compact III and writes, “the device isn’t just about offering GPS. Other features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, MP3 player, radio and Wi-Fi functionality … At the centre is what initially looks like a d-pad, however on closer inspection it’s actually a selection wheel that, although mechanical, works in a similar way to the Apple iPod click wheel. In the centre of this wheel is a ball that is identical to the BlackBerry Pearl’s control mechanism, although this one doesn’t light up.”

Samsung Ultra Music press release excerpt

The Ultra Music is a complete music player with superb sound quality and innovative design. A union of slim style and function, the Ultra Music is an iconic bar handset designed with an added twist: dual LCD screens. An LCD is featured on each side of the device. On one side there is a smaller LCD screen and the dialing keypad for making phone calls. This side also allows contact entry and cell phone menu functions. The reverse side has a large LCD screen and a dedicated touch sensitive pad. This side serves as the music player for MP3 and WMA files and has multimedia menu functions.

The Ultra Music is equipped with a digital power amp, which offers a dedicated music user interface that makes it easy to navigate through song lists. Additionally, it has a stereo FM radio and a Quick PC Sync, allowing users to create a music library and customized play lists. In addition to dedicated music features, the Ultra Music has all the extra features consumers have come to expect, including a 2 mega-pixel camera, extended battery life and Bluetooth technology.

MobileBurn reviews the LG Fusic and writes, “I found the audio playback to be quite good on both of the players. The main music player supports MP3, AAC, and WMA files with no problems. As already mentioned, the player comes with convenient external controls, as well as a music equalizer that can be tailored to your liking. The Fusic supports Sprint’s Music Store for downloading the latest music files, all at a premium price or you can load your own from your PC. Saving files was a breeze and can be done directly to the 64MB microSD card included in the sales package. One of the the standout features on the Fusic is the device’s built-in FM transmitter. The transmitter works by latching onto one of your stereo’s stations (88.1-107.9MHz) and broadcasting your music through your stereo receiver whether it is in your home or in your car. The transmitter worked reasonably well when tested, but we did encounter static and some slight hisses during use. As with any FM transmitter, the closer the device is to the antenna, the better.”

Read more about the LG FUSIC (LG LX550).