Coolest Mobile Feature

[FourBear]

Sometimes I am absolutely amazed by what mobile phones, PDAs, etc are capable of doing these days! One of my favorite "new" features is the mp3 player ability. My other favorite is an old classic: the built-in alarm. Works especially well when travelling ;) What are your favorite cool features for mobile?

[Johan]

I use the alarm every day...

I have a Siemens SK65 (http://terpstravaganza.blogspot.com/2005/04/siemens-sk65-std-vs-blackberry-built.html) with flip open sideways full qwerty keyboard. No thumb twisting to text someone. I love that!

Another little known/used feature is the remote synching. With simple Open Source software you can rmeotely sync your phone over the air with your home machine, sharing contacts, tasks and appointments. All free and Open Source (like ScheduleWorld (http://www.scheduleworld.com/description.html)). I blogged about using SyncML (http://terpstravaganza.blogspot.com/2005/04/syncml-connectivity-solutions.html) a while back.

[kadhal]

My phone is Sony Ericsson w810i.My coolest feature would definitely be one click video recording.

Here are some of my movies taken with my mobile

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sidrulz

[FourBear]

Remote synching sounds great. How many products are compatible with that now? I think it would be very useful for me and would help me straighten out my contacts and appointments.

[Johan]

I'm not a Nokia man so wouldn't be able to vouch for them but I believe all the Symbian OSes have it included as standard. Wouldn't be surprised if you can download similar functionality as a Java app.

[capitalist_junkie]

I actually got rid of my alarm clock and just use the alarm feature on my phone!

[sbarber77]

[QUOTE=Johan;152]I use the alarm every day...

I have a Siemens SK65 (http://terpstravaganza.blogspot.com/2005/04/siemens-sk65-std-vs-blackberry-built.html) with flip open sideways full qwerty keyboard. No thumb twisting to text someone. I love that!

I think I need a phone with a qwerty keyboard. That would make texting sooooo much better.

[mad4]

Some phones have instant mobile blogging for video and images. Not had a chance to use it yet but its pretty cool.

[amitpatel_3001]

Blogging from mobiles :eek:
Which model is that one?

[mad4]

The K800i, I will be blogging about how it all works next week.

[Johan]

Any mobile that can send e-mail can be used fro blogging. Which means almost all mobiles can be used for blogging. Mad4 is probably on to something more advanced. I read that Flickr etc. now supoprt geotagging via GPS so you can photo blog and record the geo location automatically with your GPS enabled mobile.

(Try explaining that to your grandma...)

[Plinkerton]

I have a BlackBerry 7130c, and I gotta say, I love instant push email, and Google Maps. :)

[azn1art]

I personally like the Push-To-Talk. There is one phone, that I like, I think it's called a Helios. The phone allows you to blog on myspace which is pretty cool.

[bigd s14]

personally my favorite feature is bluetooth. it allows you to use a headset and a number of other accesories, wirelessly

[pastrychef]

Data access has to be the coolest feature in my opinion.

[amitpatel_3001]

personally my favorite feature is bluetooth. it allows you to use a headset and a number of other accesories, wirelessly

yes , and i always use bluetooth to download :D movies to my cell ;)

[azn1art]

yes , and i always use bluetooth to download :D movies to my cell ;)

Those movies better not be pirated...:D

[pratik]

well i use a nokia 3120 :) and i like it..

i like the gprs feature in my mobile.. cause it helps me check my emails , chat on yahoo messenger when m on move...

also new features in networking are also cool for mobiles.. :)

[amitpatel_3001]

Those movies better not be pirated...:D

:p who knows lol

well i use a nokia 3120 :) and i like it..

i like the gprs feature in my mobile.. cause it helps me check my emails , chat on yahoo messenger when m on move...

also new features in networking are also cool for mobiles.. :)

whats the price of this model?

[azn1art]

whats the price of this model?

I don't think you can buy it anymore since I can't find it on any service provider websites..

[amitpatel_3001]

I don't think you can buy it anymore since I can't find it on any service provider websites..

Well i think i can , cos if pratik can use it being from india, i can also use it isnt it:D:D

[tidiman07]

the coolest by far i think is that we can still talk on them, ridiculous we add so many things sometimes we forget about the original purpose. We still get dropped calls, but we barely notice cause of other distractions on the phone!

[vousami]

The program for my Treo 650 I can't live without is Directory Assistance - so many times this has come in handy- looking up phone numbers, getting driving directions, etc...

You can download it here:

http://home.triad.rr.com/rlwhitt/palm/#da

[jacubilloro]

I can play Mario Bros 3 on my phone. I can't think of a better feature... maybe the ability to play Halo??? :-D

[SharatJaswal]

Ahhh...The coolest feature i love in my mobile is the so called "Walkman" in sony ericsson phones. Listening to all my collection on a click of a button. The equalizer feature is an additional bonus. :)

[Giorgi]

SMS Sending... no seriosly

[azn1art]

SMS Sending... no seriosly

Hey.. you get to keep in touch with people...

[Giorgi]

Hey.. you get to keep in touch with people...

Why? Just coz I like sms sending? :D

[pratik]

I don't think you can buy it anymore since I can't find it on any service provider websites..


i think one can still buy this model...

well the price when i purchased , around , 10 mths ago was 7500.... might have reached 6000 now...

anyways, the only draw back of it is that is doesnt have an fm radio... but then who cares .. today every has mp3 player with fm :)

[Giorgi]

not all, Nokia 6630 miss FM feature

[jacubilloro]

Nokia N93 with all it's greatness doesn't even come with mp3 capability!!!

[Giorgi]

Really? Thats so stupid. I hate Nokias' marketing strategy

[jacubilloro]

What is nokias marketing strategy???

[Giorgi]

Product Diferrentiation... they try not to put all the features in one phone.

[jacubilloro]

Bastards...

[azn1art]

Bastards...

Umm... ok?

[jacubilloro]

Let me explain myself better.
Why would a company like nokia try to put certain features on certain phones when they are fully capable of having one superphone that can do everything? I know that this might cause some problems with the sales of other phones, but at least they should give us consumers the option.

[azn1art]

Other than the problems with sales of other companies, if they do that then soon they have to keep upgrading the features on that one phone.. Like if it has a keyboard that flips open like on the 6800 then soon they would have to make it bigger for other consumers and then the phone will just be ugly.. Most of the time they are putting features that appeal to people the most *Teenagers* like camera and txting.

[Keith Rickwood]

In sim free phones (http://www.mobilerainbow.co.uk/)I just had nokia n73.its rocking great sound and
having 3.2 megapixel camera is like having camcorder in your hands.
Among new mobile phones its best. I am enjoying it.

[jayadev]

There are many cool features available in today's mobiles, some are very advanced features. For me I like the gprs service alongwith internet. I know most modern phones give this feature but still when I see the phone in action I am only amazed.

[Kaiser]

I love my alarm. My samsung had a really nice one, where you can program various alarms to do what you want, when you want. My nokia was similar. I now have a motorola. I have to manually enable/disable the alarm every day and it's driving me nuts. Maybe there's something I'm missing but it's a pain!