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It wasn’t to long ago that Nokia first started rolling out the Belle Refresh update to the first generation of Symbian^3 devices, which include the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500. As you can image the company will have several devices to cover and the first wave of updates have now been completed. Nokia is now reported to have started the second wave of the Belle Refresh update which carries the name ‘Improved Software’ and the 111.040.1511 version number .
The Improved Software update brings more widgets, updated core apps and general performance and usability improvements to the devices. You can perform the update on your devices OTA (Over-the-Air) or by using the Nokia Suite. The update is around 13MB in size and users are advised to backup their data before performing the update.
Also make sure to reboot your device once the update is complete.
The change-log of the Belle Refresh update version 111.040.1511 is as follows
After you have received the Belle Refresh update, you may also receive some additional updates including the latest version of Microsoft Office for Symbian, the Search app and the Social app.
Have you received the Belle Refresh update for your eligible Symbian device? Leave us a comment below if you have.
source – AllAboutSymbian
Nokia releases second wave of Nokia Belle Refresh update
It wasn’t to long ago that Nokia first started rolling out the Belle Refresh update to the first generation of Symbian^3 devices, which include the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500. As you can image the company will have several devices to cover and the first wave of updates have now been completed. Nokia is now reported to have started the second wave of the Belle Refresh update which carries the name ‘Improved Software’ and the 111.040.1511 version number . The Improved Software update brings more widgets, updated core apps and general performance and usability improvements to the devices. You can perform the update on your devices OTA (Over-the-Air) or by using the Nokia Suite. The update is around 13MB in size and users are advised to backup their data before performing the update.
Also make sure to reboot your device once the update is complete.
The change-log of the Belle Refresh update version 111.040.1511 is as follows
- Web browser is now v8.3.1.4 (was 7.4.2.6 in Belle) and has better HTML5 support
- More clock widgets (digital clock lookalike)
- Other useful widgets: Calendar Agenda view, RSS Widget, Bookmark, Music player Medium size, Weather now, Weather forecast, My location, Facebook, Mobile Data Counter
- Notes widget, for quick access to notes and to create a new one.
- Facelift (of playback controls) and functionality for Music player (split of Albums and Artists at last, implemented with tabbed interface, plus warnings of hearing loss when listening with headphones at high volume) – v17.1.14 (was 17.0.16 in Belle)
- Maps Suite 3.9 built-in (for the full firmware image via Nokia Suite)
- Qt 4.8.0 now built-in
- (for N8 only) Big Screen now built-in
- (for N8 only) DLNA play now built-in
- (for N8 only and only via Nokia Suite full flash) ColorizIt utility built-in
- Numerous assorted fixes and optimisations, including Flash video support – high bitrate videos and content are now handled fine, without crashes
After you have received the Belle Refresh update, you may also receive some additional updates including the latest version of Microsoft Office for Symbian, the Search app and the Social app.
Have you received the Belle Refresh update for your eligible Symbian device? Leave us a comment below if you have.
source – AllAboutSymbian
DJs
Nokia has released the Nokia Belle Refresh software update to their first generation of Symbian^3 devices. The Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500 which will receive the software version 111.040.1511, while the Nokia E6 software version will be 111.140.0058.
and brings new widgets, a new web browser, updated media player, better support for flash videos along with general performance and usability improvements.
The Nokia Belle Refresh update brings the following features and improvements to your Symbian smartphones:
The full change-log of the Nokia Belle Refresh (111.140.0058) update is as follows:
Nokia Belle Refresh software updated and change-log
Nokia has released the Nokia Belle Refresh software update to their first generation of Symbian^3 devices. The Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500 which will receive the software version 111.040.1511, while the Nokia E6 software version will be 111.140.0058.and brings new widgets, a new web browser, updated media player, better support for flash videos along with general performance and usability improvements.
The Nokia Belle Refresh update brings the following features and improvements to your Symbian smartphones:
- A new browser with HTML5 web apps support, a new set of home-screen widgets, and the previously released Microsoft Office Mobile App and Nokia Maps Suite 2.0 in one package.
- Nokia N8 will have some extra apps for imaging.
The update will roll out in phases, with the unlocked variants first in line. This will be followed by the country and operator variants based on their approval process.
The full change-log of the Nokia Belle Refresh (111.140.0058) update is as follows:
Browser 8.3 (without UI Threading):
- Full HTML5 Support
- Services available also offline
Nokia Maps Suite 3.09 – available via IAD in case of FOTA update:
- Use your voice to search – Maps and Drive
- See your photos on Map
- Multi-point routing with the route planner
- Explore cool places nearby, straight from your home screen.
- Public transport integrated with line information and departure times.
Social 1.5 – available via IAD in case of FOTA update:
- Automatic Contacts linking to Facebook and Twitter
- New home screen widgets
- Improved performance
- Renewed app layout & FB notifications
Imaging Update (Only for Nokia N8):
- Big Screen
- Colorize IT (excl. China)
- PlayTo (home electronics connectivity)
- Gallery widget
- Qt4.8
- Ovi Services branding to Nokia Services
- Updated Nokia Store
Improved music player:
- Refreshed ‘Now Playing’ view
- Lists are tabbed for easy access , swipe from one tab to another
- New ‘Artist View’
- Play & pause in pull-down status pane
New widgets:
- Clock, analogue big
- Clock, mechanic
- Clock, text
- Clock, flip
- Calendar, agenda view
- RSS widget
- Bookmark
- Contact, individual (Social upgrades)
- Contact, Group (group support upgrade)
- Music Player, medium
- Weather, now
- Weather forecast
- My Location
- Social widget
- Facebook, summary
- Mobile data counter
- Search
- Email, new arrival
- Gallery
- Notes
- Email, detailed
Toggles:
- 2G/3G
- Offline
- Silent
- BT on/off
- Cellular data on/off
DJs
The Nokia E7 is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Nokia with runs the Symbian^3 mobile operating system. The device features a 4 inch touch display and a landscape slide out QWERTY keyboard. The E7 has an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash which is capable of capturing HD video at 720p and has 16GB of storage.
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As the features point on the device is quite impressive, but lacks a couple of features I really don't understand why Nokia would leave out on a top level smartphone.
The front of the device houses it's large 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display. The display is scratch resistant and features ClearBlack technology. After hearing many positive reviews with ClearBlack under direct sunlight, I was looking forward to put that to a test. While I do see improvements in outdoor usage Nokia has some work to bring their displays back to what they used to be before their started using capacitive displays on their devices.
Above the display on the right you will find the video call camera and on the left side is the proximity and ambient light sensors. Below the display you will find the menu button which is a light indicator which alerts you when you miss a phone call or message.
On the top of the E7 you will see the power button, microUSB port, HDMI port, 3.5 mm and audio jack. The power button can be use to switch the device on and off and to switch your audio profiles. The HDMI port is covered by a plastic cover unlike the microUSB port which is exposed probably because it will likely be used more often for charging and syncing. An LED indicator next to the microUSB port shows us when the device is charging.
The right side of the device features the SIM card tray, volume slider and dedicated camera key. The SIM card tray strangely resembles the iPhone, which I was disappointed to see considering Nokia did a nice job with the Nokia N8. I found the volume slider quite innovative compared to the volume rocker which obviously takes more room. The camera button on the E7 takes a couple of seconds to open the camera app. While this ensures that you don't take photos by accidentally pressing the button, you could also loose out on a potential photograph because of the time it takes.
The left side has the screen lock slider seated by itself. The lock switch is well built, but I found it slipping out of my finger sometimes. On the bottom of the device is the microphone which takes care of the most important feature of any smartphone - phone calls.
The slider on the E7 is the evolution of the N97 and the N900 and I was very impressed with the way Nokia has implemented it. I have to admit that sliding the display up was a little stiff and sometimes feels like the device might pop out of your hand when it slides up.
However the slider is solid and well built. The keyboard is the best I have seen so far on any Nokia device, the keys are well placed and easy to type. The display looks like it has been cut right out of the device which is beautiful to look at but the sharp ends of the keyboard sometimes scrapes your hands while you type.
At the back of the device is the 8 MP camera with dual LED flash and the speaker. There is also a second microphone for noise cancellation and stereo audio recording for videos. The camera takes reasonably good photos.
The E-Series which is aimed at business users are not expected to look for high end camera features but the E7 does not disappoint. But one feature I simply cannot learn to love is the fixed focus, which left many of my photos fuzzy or blurry. I hope that Nokia uses auto focus or touch to focus on their devices in future and leaves fixed focus for their low end smartphones. The 720p HD video did not disappoint one bit and even captured amazing video in low light. The speaker on the rear did face one problem, that being the sound was a little muffled when the E7 was on it's back.
The (1200 mAh) battery is hidden away from the user much like on the N8. Since my trial device was quite old, the battery hardly lasted a day with normal usage. But I am sure a new device will live upto 2 days with standard day to day use. The standby was just around a week, but once again I can't judge my trial device as it has been heavily used before.
I have to conclude by saying the E7 is an amazing device. It may not be the fastest device in the market today, but it is beautiful and more than capable of getting the job done. With the upcoming Symbian Anna and Symbian Belle updates you know that Nokia stays committed to the Symbian platform : at least for now.
Nokia E7 - Review
The Nokia E7 is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Nokia with runs the Symbian^3 mobile operating system. The device features a 4 inch touch display and a landscape slide out QWERTY keyboard. The E7 has an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash which is capable of capturing HD video at 720p and has 16GB of storage.
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The Nokia E71 and Nokia E72 have a distinct design which has been quite popular among it's users. The Nokia E7 has changed this quite a bit, and looks to resemble the Nokia N8 while offering a full QWERTY keyboard which has evolved from devices like the Nokia N97 and Nokia N900.
With the review device our goal was to find out if the Nokia E7 could take on the flagship mantel from it's predecessors and champion the Symbian platform until Nokia moved the E-Series onto the Windows Phone platform.
With the review device our goal was to find out if the Nokia E7 could take on the flagship mantel from it's predecessors and champion the Symbian platform until Nokia moved the E-Series onto the Windows Phone platform.
Lets start of taking a look at the key hardware features on the E7 :
- 4 inch display
- Anodized aluminium uni-body
- Scratch resistant Gorilla glass display
- 8 MP Camera with 720p HD video
- 16 GB internal storage
No smartphone can compete in the market without good software to go along with it's hardware, so lets take a look at some of the software features of the E7 :
- Symbian^3 OS
- DivX and XVid video playback
- Flash and Java support on the web browser
- QuickOffice with document editor
- Smart and Voice dialing
- Fixed-focus : The 8 MP camera on the Nokia E7 does not have auto-focus and is given fixed focus instead. With fixed-focus you are not given to option to focus on the shot you take and it can be quite frustrating at times when you want to take a close up photograph.
- No micro-SD card : I was quite surprised that Nokia had not added a microSD card to the E7. I understand that 16 GB will be enough for many. But if you want to use this as your primary device to manage your business life, you need to offer the user some options.
Is the extra screen size and QWERTY keyboard going to sway users away from the Nokia N8 which we reviewed not too long ago? Well that would come down to the user preference. So lets take a closer look at the Nokia E7 and see if it have what it takes to hold the E-Series flagship spot.
Unboxing
All good reviews have to start with a good unboxing. So lets start by taking a look what we have inside the E7 box.
All good reviews have to start with a good unboxing. So lets start by taking a look what we have inside the E7 box.
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The device comes well packed with all you can expect from a high end Nokia device. It had the standard charger, data cable (which you can also use for charging), USB-on-the-go cable, mini HDMI adaptor, one-piece headset and manuals.
Device Closeup
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| Nokia E7 pictured next to the Nokia 6120 classic |
DJs
The Nokia E7 and the Nokia N950 may look similar from the outside, but they are two very different monsters. Check out this video comparison of the two devices and see how they stack up against each other.
Nokia E7 vs. Nokia N950 - Video Comparison
The Nokia E7 and the Nokia N950 may look similar from the outside, but they are two very different monsters. Check out this video comparison of the two devices and see how they stack up against each other.
The biggest differences between the two is the operating systems with the E7 running Symbian while the N950 runs Meego.
DJs
Check out the following video, which shows the Nokia E7 running the Symbian Anna update. The Nokia E7 is a business focussed smartphone powered by Symbian OS.
The device features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
Nokia E7 demonstrated running Symbian Anna
Check out the following video, which shows the Nokia E7 running the Symbian Anna update. The Nokia E7 is a business focussed smartphone powered by Symbian OS.
The device features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
DJs
I have just received the Nokia E7 for trial and I am excited to get a hands on with the device. After having the Nokia N8 trial back in December I have been waiting to see what the E7 had to offer that set it apart from the N8 and I knew I was about to find out.
Nokia E7 - First Impressions
I have just received the Nokia E7 for trial and I am excited to get a hands on with the device. After having the Nokia N8 trial back in December I have been waiting to see what the E7 had to offer that set it apart from the N8 and I knew I was about to find out.First thing I noticed was the box size has been reduced considerably compared to the N8, but opening reveals the device packs all the cables you would need to take full advantage of your E7 experience.
Soon as you pick the E7 up you see the resemblance to the N8 but almost immediately notice the bigger display and the missing bump on the back which houses the camera on the N8.
The SIM tray is located on the right side of the device along with a volume rocker and dedicated camera button. I generally make it a point to play around with a device and try to figure out most of it for myself before looking at the manual. This turned out to quite a mistake, because I couldn't figure out what the volume rocker was for the longest time. Nokia has built what feels like a mini joystick to control the volume on the E7 nothing like I have seen before on a device.
The left side of the device now features the screen lock, which kind of felt out of place to me. I think I was getting used having the screen lock on the right side instead of the left but I found it difficult to lock my screen.
The front houses nothing but the home button on the large display. The home button is located in the center instead of on the left side like on the N8. I like this placement as it feels comfortable in both landscape on portrait modes.
The bottom has the microphone, and the top side has the microUSB port, HDMI port, 3.5 mm audio jack and the power button. A short press on the power button left you lock the screen or change audio profile while a long press would switch off your device.
Holding the device in its landscape mode with the lock-screen button facing you and the home button on your right and placing two fingers on the device display and pushing it back reveals the QWERTY keyboard, which itself is quite large. The QWERTY on the Nokia E7 has to be one of the best I have seen so far. The keys are well placed with the arrow keys on the right and quick access to numbers and capital letters. The slide mechanism feels very solid. What I really like about Nokia is that they evolve their devices and always make them better. I can see the lessons learned from the Nokia N97 and Nokia N900 all play a part in the E7 keyboard.
Turn the device around and you will see the 8MP camera with dual LED flash and the speaker grill at the bottom. The camera button requires a long press to start the camera application, which looks quite similar to other Symbian^3 devices. The device takes some nice scenic photos and high quality HD video. I do have some complaints about the camera which I will address in my review of the device.
The Nokia E7 is primarily a business device. It will go hand in hand with the Nokia N8 but cannot replace it in any way as an entertainment device or a camera phone. The E7's display and QWERTY keyboard are phenomenal and the best I have yet seen on a Nokia device (I can't wait to see the display on the X7 for comparison).
My first impressions on Nokia devices are generally quite good because Nokia knows how to design good smartphones. But now it is time for an extensive review as we dig deeper into the hardware and the software stay tuned for the unboxing and review of the Nokia E7.
DJs
Here is a chance to win one of seven brand new Nokia E7 devices. They have been hidden in various locations around the world. Some of these locations are virtual and can be found on Ovi Maps, others are physical, actual places in actual cities.
Check the video below and head over to http://nokia.com/e7/searchfor7 to get started
How to win a Nokia E7
Here is a chance to win one of seven brand new Nokia E7 devices. They have been hidden in various locations around the world. Some of these locations are virtual and can be found on Ovi Maps, others are physical, actual places in actual cities.The Nokia E7 is a business centered phone which features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
Check the video below and head over to http://nokia.com/e7/searchfor7 to get started
DJs
Check out the following first impressions video of the Nokia E7 from some lucky users in Helsinki, Finland who are among the first to get their hands on the device. The highly anticipated business centric smartphone is the Latest flagship in the Nokia E-Series and starts shipping today.
The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
Nokia E7 starts shipping today
Check out the following first impressions video of the Nokia E7 from some lucky users in Helsinki, Finland who are among the first to get their hands on the device. The highly anticipated business centric smartphone is the Latest flagship in the Nokia E-Series and starts shipping today.
The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
DJs
The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is
Nokia E7 - email features demonstrated
The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and isIt runs the Symbian OS and is aimed at the business user, especially due to its keyboard. Check out Nokia's official demonstration of the Nokia E7's emailing capabilities, in the video that follows
DJs
Check out this video preview of the Nokia E7, which features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8MP camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
source - PhoneArena
Nokia E7 - Video Preview
Check out this video preview of the Nokia E7, which features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8MP camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
source - PhoneArena
DJs
Check out the comparison video below, between the Nokia E7 and the HTC Desire Z. With their full QWERTY keyboards, both devices may be aiming at a business audience, but provide very different experiences with Symbian^3 OS on the E7 and Android on the Desire Z. The video mostly looks at the device's hands on feel.
Nokia E7 vs HTC Desire Z - Video Comparison
Check out the comparison video below, between the Nokia E7 and the HTC Desire Z. With their full QWERTY keyboards, both devices may be aiming at a business audience, but provide very different experiences with Symbian^3 OS on the E7 and Android on the Desire Z. The video mostly looks at the device's hands on feel.
DJs
The Nokia N8 and the Nokia E7 are both great phones but are built to suite different audiences. The E7 is business oriented while the N8 is an entertainment device. The choice would simply come between the 12MP camera with Xenon flash verses the full QWERTY keyboard for most users, but take a look at some of the other features side by side to help you choose the phone which is best for you.
As you can see the features are evenly matched out. The choice comes down to just what the user prefers in their smartphone
Nokia N8 vs. Nokia E7
The Nokia N8 and the Nokia E7 are both great phones but are built to suite different audiences. The E7 is business oriented while the N8 is an entertainment device. The choice would simply come between the 12MP camera with Xenon flash verses the full QWERTY keyboard for most users, but take a look at some of the other features side by side to help you choose the phone which is best for you.
Nokia N8 | Nokia E7 | |
| Weight | 135 g | 176 g |
| Keyboard | onscreen keyboard | slide out landscape QWERTY |
| Display | 3.5 inches | 4.0 inches |
| MicroSD | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM Penta-band WCDMA HSUPA Bluetooth MicroUSB WiFi TV-Out HDMI-Out FM Transmitter | Quad-band GSM Penta-band WCDMA HSUPA Bluetooth MicroUSB WiFi TV-Out HDMI-Out (no adaptor) FM Transmitter |
| Charging Options | micro USB, 2mm charger port | microUSB |
| USB On-the-go | Yes | Yes (no adaptor |
| Camera | 12MP Carl Zeiss Autofocus Xenon flash HD video with ambient audio recording | 8MP fixed focus dual-LED flash HD video |
| Additional Software | QuickOffice viewer | QuickOffice Premium Adobe PDF reader Microsoft Communicator Vlingo World Traveler F-Secure Antivirus |
As you can see the features are evenly matched out. The choice comes down to just what the user prefers in their smartphone
DJs
Nokia E7 - Hands On Video
The Nokia E7 is a business class device running Symbian^3 mobile OS from Nokia. The device features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
Check out this hands on video with the Nokia E7 below:
DJs
The Nokia E7 takes the mantel of business flagship following its announcement at Nokia World 2010. The device features a 4.0 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
Nokia E7 - Outdoor sunlight visibility test
The Nokia E7 takes the mantel of business flagship following its announcement at Nokia World 2010. The device features a 4.0 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 680 MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.Check out the video below which tests the device outside, under direct sunlight.
DJs
Check out the following hands on video with the Nokia E7, which was unveiled during Nokia World 2010 yesterday. This business centric smartphone features a 4.0 inch touch display, an 8MP camera and a QWERTY keyboard
You can also check some has on pictures of the device below.
source – GSMArena
Nokia E7 - Hands On
Check out the following hands on video with the Nokia E7, which was unveiled during Nokia World 2010 yesterday. This business centric smartphone features a 4.0 inch touch display, an 8MP camera and a QWERTY keyboard
You can also check some has on pictures of the device below.
source – GSMArena
DJs
The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.
source - TheNokiaBlog
Nokia E7 - Hands On Video
The Nokia E7 features a 4 inch capacitive touch display, a landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM.This Symbian^3 device was launched at Nokia World 2010 and is due out this holiday season.
Check out the following hands on video with the upcoming Nokia E7 in black:
source - TheNokiaBlog
DJs
The HandHeld Blog has an unboxing and hands on video with the Nokia E7. The device features a 4 inch touch display, a full QWERTY keyboard and 16GB of storage. An 8 megapixel camera is available for taking photos or shooting video.
source - The HandHeld Blog
Nokia E7 - Unboxing and Hands On video
source - The HandHeld Blog