Five Social Networking Ready QWERTY Handsets
20 Apr, 2010, 9:32 am IST | by Shayne Rana
Here are a few options of Social Networking ready handsets with QWERTY keypads.
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The social networks are becoming the be all and end all of communication. If a handset or other net 'connectable' mobile device doesn’t have access or apps to social networking sites, they’re going to have issues with sales. It seems like it’s become a necessity to stay in touch with our online lives as much as, if not more than with our real lives. With this sentiment in mind, here are a few handsets that come preloaded with access to your favorite social networking sites and facilitate easy updating thanks to their QWERTY keypads. All prices quoted are Market Operating Prices (MOP). The INQ Chat 3G may be locked in to Aircel’s service but it’s nevertheless one of the better social networking handsets in the budget range. It’s loaded with quick access to Facebook and Twitter with live feeds right on your desktop. The handset’s been optimized for staying connected to these networks as well as Orkut. The keypad is well laid out and easy to comfortable to use. It even offers a dedicated email Inbox option in the messages section of the handset. This is in addition to the POP and IMAP email support. Other features include -
Nokia’s E63 may be the little brother of the E71 and the E72 but even in its plastic body it’s quite a well-equipped handset. The new models come preloaded with Facebook, MySpace and Hi5 apps. Thanks to the Ovi store you can download an app for Twitter. All of these apps can be applied to the desktop’s shortcut bar for quick access. With Wi-Fi, you’ll be able to chat, update your status, message or email whoever much faster than using basic EDGE. It’s a pretty neat handset with an easy to use full QWERTY keypad. Nokia’s E63 features -
The Q5 may not be the best looking handset in this collection but it’s definitely one that needs to be included. Aside from its chrome and hard plastic casing, Micromax has also incorporated a trackball for navigation. Yamaha has also contributed to the hardware of this handset to enhance its music capabilities. A preloaded app for Facebook is available and chat applications like eBuddy, as well as individual apps for Yahoo! MSN and Gtalk are also present. You can also download emails from your POP and IMAP accounts. It’s also a Dual SIM handset for GSM cards. The Q5 also comes with -
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