MWC 2008: The L770, E251 and i200 mobile phones from Samsung slightly better than the previous three

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We’re still in disbelief over how disappointing Samsung’s collection of phones is for MWC – even with the Soul in mind – and these models shown, the L770, E251 and i200 don’t disappoint in the disappointment stakes. It’s just so disappointing. Get the picture?

Clockwise from top left, the i200 has some nice 3G power hammered into the candybar casing, along with Windows Mobile 6…

Proporta has your back (and iPod) covered with their Alu-leather 3G Nano cases

proporta-leather-cases.jpgProporta, kings of accessories for every gadget under the sun, has started selling some gorgeous leather cases for 3G iPod Nanos, so your little ‘Fatty’ won’t have to feel chilly any longer.

They’ll fit both the 4GB and 8GB models, and are apparently hand-crafted using ‘the softest leather’. As anyone with working eyes can see, they’re available in five colours, and will ensure your baby…

Korea/Japan Week: Mobile users "hate" video telephony

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Video-calling hasn’t taken off in the West yet, which I’d put mostly down to the fact that once you openly start using it, your boss and/or partner will assume they can videocall you at any time and see exactly what you’re doing, where you’re doing it, and who you’re doing it with.

It’s a slippery slope for anyone pulling a sickie, having an affair, or just going about their business in a private way. And y’know what? South Korea may be one of the most advanced mobile markets in the world, but people there don’t want it either. This is despite the fact that operators and handset manufacturers are keen to tout it as a hot new service.