BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Smartphone

One thing many people are concerned with when it comes to smartphone is the exposure of the keypad. Many such phones have no protection for the keypad, and if users do not lock it, they end up placing calls unintentionally, or wasting battery power navigating menus without realizing it. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 offers a solution by combining smartphone technology in a flip phone design.

The Pearl Flip 8220 has a great external display that helps you screen calls and messages. Additionally, it has a 2 megapixel camera, with a flash included, so you can take great pictures and either send them via picture messaging or upload them to your favorite social networking sites. The camera also has a camcorder function, so you can capture video and sound when you are on the move.

Another unique feature of the Pearl Flip 8220 is the SureType® keypad. The slender rows of keys are designed to offer users the ability to type messages quickly, and with great accuracy, on this compact phone. It also learns to recognize the way you type and word patterns to make messaging quicker and more intuitive.

The Pearl Flip 8220 also comes equipped with an excellent media player for all your music, pictures and video, with excellent resolution and clear sound. It also comes with BlackBerry® Maps, and allows users to view street maps and get step-by-step instructions on how to get where you need to be. With its cool flip design and range of features, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is truly a smartphone of distinction.

LG Dare Mobile Phone

Touchscreen technology is huge with mobile phones today, and the LG Dare offers users one of the smallest mobile touchscreen phones on the market today. Another feature that sets this phone apart from many others is its drag-and-drop capability, which allows users to customize their menu using their touchscreen to include frequently used applications. You can also get turn-by turn directions on your Curve using the Verizon VZ Navigator.

When the Dare is turned on its side, a full QWERTY keypad opens automatically, thus making it even easier to text or instant message; it is also picture and video messaging capable as well. It also has a great drawing pad feature, which enables users to draw images or map directions and send them instantly. The web browser also allows users to navigate the web via the touchscreen, making for a great interactive experience.

The Dare also features a 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder, which has Face Detection and SmartPic Technology, so you can take high-quality pictures and organize them easily. You can also take landscape pictures and video by simply turning the phone on its side. It also comes with Bluetooth® Wireless capacity, a music player, V Cast accessibility on the Verizon network and will support microSD™ memory cards up to 8GB of memory to transfer media on and off your phone with ease. You can also download music and games from the Media Center.

For the money, the LG Dare is easily on of the best touchscreen phones you will find on the market today.