subject: The best mobile phones for music, photography and web surfing [print this page] The best mobile phones for music, photography and web surfing
There are now so many mobile phones out there to choose from that you might be wondering which is right for you. Luckily, if you have one particular feature in mind, it may be a little easier to identify the model that will likely come in the handiest.
A number of pay monthly phones have been launched in the last few months that offer the latest in multimedia technology, so it might be worthwhile knowing in advance what these features are before you make your decision. Here are a few handsets that are now available to suit all kinds of tastes when it comes to entertaining yourself on the go.
Best for music: The HTC 7 Mozart
One of the freshest mobile phone dealson the market, the HTC 7 Mozart is the latest offering from a company that played a huge part in bringing the Google Android operating system to the market. On this occasion however, HTC has equipped their flagship handset with the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 OS - as well as including a mind-boggling array of music-focused options. In addition to a 3.7-inch touch screen, the Mozart boasts Dolby Mobile technology and SRS WOW HD virtual surround sound. You can synchronise and manage your music and video library with Microsoft Zune software and a 3.5mm stereo audio jack means you should be able to plug your favourite standard headphones straight in.
Best for photography: The Nokia N8
Since camera phones first hit the market, manufacturers have been one-upping each other in terms of megapixel counts. But one company has managed to do this while also having plenty of other extra photography features to back it up. The Nokia N8 cranks the megapixel figure up to 12 and also carries a decent Xenon flash and, of course, the now all-too familiar Carl Zeiss optics. Snappers can also play with the contrast of their images, adjust sharpness levels, exposure and much more - to make sure their pictures are exactly how they want them. In addition, face detection technology, HD video recording and a 3 x digital zoom give it a little something extra for budding photographers.
Best for the web: The Apple iPhone 4
Probably one of the most desireable pay as you go mobile phones out there, the iPhone has gone from strength to strength over the years and in its latest incarnation takes the mobile internet to a whole new level. In addition to one of the smoothest, most user-friendly browsing experiences out there, the iPhone 4 helps you get the most from your 3G browsing experience with a 960 x 640 pixel, high resolution, 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch display. There are now many contenders trying to knock the crown of the iPhone, but many will argue that this innovative and iconic handset has yet to be topped by any of them.
