Trendsetting phones

Take a look at some of the trendsetting phones that are out there on the market.

Being the proud owner of the latest up to date phone feels pretty good, this is for a variety of reasons but it certainly makes a statement. For the more technological among us among us it could mean the chance to get your hands on the latest developments in phone technology. For others, having the latest mobile phone could be about representing the style elite, being a trendsetter making a phone fashion statement.

Whatever the reason may be, there are few of us who can honestly say they don't wish they were carrying around one of the latest phones on the market. We've selected some of the most developed and efficient handsets available that come equipped with a broad range of modern features such as cameras, media players, high-speed Internet connectivity and blue tooth. Modern technology allowing you to download music, share pictures and even watch television at the touch of a button.

Samsung i900 Omnia

Omnia means 'everything' in Latin and is Arabic for 'wish'; essentially this phone is for those who 'want it all'. The Samsung Omnia boasts an impressive 5-mega-pixel camera with advanced smile shot and face detection technology. There is also a video recording function within the camera. The Omnia is also equipped with Windows Mobile, which offers users a familiar PC type environment; with software applications such as Microsoft Office you are able to view and edit documents quickly and efficiently. The handset is also equipped with GPS and an internal memory of 8GB.

Nokia n96

This handset is one of the latest to be created by Nokia, an undeniable leading name in the mobile phone industry, with enough features to rival Batman's utility belt you'll be hard pushed to find a more sophisticated and impressive handset.

The Nokia n96 comes complete with a highly developed media system, which is compatible with the iPlayer, this enables customers to enjoy previously aired BBC radio and television programmes. In addition to this, the way in which the phone's internal antenna and tuner are poised means that it will soon be possible to watch television in real time when the DVB-H systems begins broadcasting in the UK.

The Nokia n96 comes complete with a 5-mega-pixel camera with Tessar and Carl Zeiss optics with an additional camera for video calling, high-speed Internet connectivity and inbuilt GPS that will rival any leading Satellite Navigation System. The phone also comes complete with a massive 16GB, which is equivalent to 24,000 photos or an impressive 16,000 songs!

Samsung m8800 Pixon

This Samsung handset is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those keen on photography. The Samsung pixon comes complete with an 8 mega pixel camera which is of the highest standard as yet seen by mobile phone technology, the camera alone boasts face, smile and blink detection in addition to a panoramic shot option. There is also a second camera for video calling so you're never too far away from your loved ones. The handset comes complete with a television output cable, which allows you to view your mobile pictures on a bigger screen.

In addition to this the phone has a music player with excellent sound quality, high speed Internet, Bluetooth and a broad selection of inbuilt games. The phone has an internal memory of 200MB that can be increased to 8GB with a memory card, which would hold 23 DVD quality movies, or up to 8,000 songs.

Try the Vodafone website for a long list of their mobile phones their shop offers a large selection of Nokia and Samsung handsets.