The touch screen is not as sensitive as that of some other models, but the phone features Livesquare which is accessed from the main screen.  This displays contacts as avatars.  The home screen can be personalised so you can easily access the functions that you use the most, such as email or the alarm clock.

The phone has a three megapixel camera but viewing on the phone is not easy as the screen is only 2.8 inches, which may seem cramped for internet viewing.

There are a number of features of the phone which do not stand up well against similar types of handsets.  The keyboard can be slow to start and the quality of the pictures taken using the camera is not the best.  The phone also does not allow the addition of extra applications meaning the Facebook application cannot be changed for Twitter or another social networking connection.

This limits the market somewhat for the phone, as does its inability to run applications in the background.  Whatever is being used must be kept open which limits the usage of the phone.

The LG GW520 falls into the mid-price range but for a handset with such limited usage buyers may be better off with a lower priced mobile phone.

Sony has typically only provided you with the headphones that are made to go with their phone. You can buy an adapter to turn it into a 3.5mm standard jack but this is a pain to carry around and is easy to lose.  It is therefore far simpler just to use the cheap and second-rate Sony headphones that come with it. On cheaper phones you wouldn’t mind so much, but this is supposed to be a serious MP3 player phone and therefore it does irritate somewhat.  Another gripe is that whilst they do offer a memory card slot, it has to be a Sony memory card that also isn’t compatible with anything else.  These cost a fortune compared to others on the market, leaving users feeling a bit hard done by.

Tiscali broadband merged with TalkTalk broadband in 2010 and is a popular choice for the general user, with a range of packages to choose from, with different speeds, download limits and of course costs. Virgin Media broadband and Sky broadband are also very popular because they bundle up cable TV and telephone in competitive packages that can save you money on all three services. But with O2 broadband, Be broadband, Plusnet broadband and a raft of other broadband providers out there, it can seem daunting to make a choice.

Businesses in particular need to put a lot of thought into how they choose from the broadband providers lining up for their custom, as business broadband requirements are many and varied.

The phone was the first to include a 16 million colour display and fast 3G transfer of files with a download speed of 7.2 Mbps.

The camera is great for the price; ignore people who always moan that Samsung mobile phones don’t have good cameras.  It’s because those same people ignore the manual that gives out the advice to set the camera to the maximum resolution because that is not the default setting.

There are mobiles that have better cameras, but this one takes perfectly good images.

The music system comes with an FM radio and it supports the majority of the standard formats.  It has high-fidelity audio sound thanks to the Bang and Olufsen power amplifier.  The headphones can be plugged into the charger socket or you can opt for a Bluetooth wireless set. 

The Soul has a vast amount of memory, 100 Mbytes which is a real plus, and you can even add more with a memory card.  The phone also comes with email, Bluetooth and a document viewer.

The one major complaint about the Soul is the volume of the ring tones – they aren’t loud enough.  But that was only a percentage of reviewers; others considered the volume just perfect.

T-Mobile is currently offering the handset free of charge on a £25 per month contract.  For this the user will receive 600 call minutes, 500 text messages, unlimited mobile phone usage, three months free insurance and be able to take advantage of an offer that gives line rental at half price for the first three months.  This is a 24 month contract and users will be tied into that.

For those who use their mobile phones less, the same provider offers the same length of contract, 100 call minutes, 100 text messages and three months free insurance along with internet usage for £15 per month.  The user must purchase the handset at a reduced cost of £63.99.

Cheaper monthly charges are also on offer with various providers.  Vodafone have a 24 month contract on the HTC HD Mini at just £10 per month.  This gives the user just 75 call minutes a month, 250 text messages and three months free insurance, but the user has to pay a high cost for the handset, currently £265.99.  It is also worth noting that this deal does not include internet usage.

Vodafone do have deals which include internet usage.  The cost of the handset drops to £218.99 on a 24 month contract with the same number of call minutes, text messages and free insurance, but at a monthly cost of £15 each month.

Mobile broadband should not be confused with wireless broadband. This kind of service works only within the home.  Many UK broadband providers will supply a router when you sign up for their broadband service.  Technically, this is referred to as “fixed line” broadband because the router itself is “fixed”, or tied, to the incoming broadband line.  The router sends out a signal within the home that can be accessed by any internet-enabled device, such as a laptop. 

True mobile broadband, however, can be accessed anywhere in the world.  You may have heard of the 3G and 4G networks, and these are the primary means of distributing and accessing the internet when you’re away from home or office.  Typically this involves a USB receiver that you plug into your laptop – and a qualifying plan, of course.

Most plans involve limits on data usage, so you’ll need to consider how you plan to use your mobile broadband.  Consider not only where you plan to roam and whether or not coverage is available in all those places, but how much you’ll be uploading and downloading files, as well as the speed you need.

These three things should help you narrow down your choices without much difficulty and choose the plan that will suit you best.

The Blackberry Bold 9000 features the mini keyboard synonymous with the Blackberry range, and the amount of features packed into this handset are really impressive. You can now browse the internet on the move, which is a feature that was missing from the earlier Blackberry range, add to this the mobile email, the ability to listen to tunes on the go and you have one very powerful mobile office. 

Our only gripe is that in order to get this much versatility into the package, the size has increased resulting in quite a wide unit.  For some this could cause issues when slipping the phone into a trouser pocket, however, for the ladies this is still perfect handbag size and gives you the ability to take your mobile office with you easily.  Check out some other mobile phone reviews before you buy, especially sites that offer reviews from other users, these are more honest than some of the reviews, and will help you build up a better picture of whether this phone is suitable for you.  You should always compare mobile phones before you buy.

It certainly looks the part, but does it perform?  Well mobile phone reviewers seem to think that this is one of the best offerings from Motorola ever, but it may not be the best smart phone on the market. 

It may be worth using a comparison website where you can compare mobile phones and look at the features on offer with the Motorola Dext. It does have many features, especially for those who like to use social networking sites as it has the capability to feed live updates to the screen. However, the backlight on the screen isn’t always as brilliant as one would hope to see and sadly there isn’t anything that can be done about that, but if you can live with this fact and want a lower end smart phone then there are some excellent deals available on 18 month contracts. Shorter contract terms are always available but be warned you do pay more for these, and a longer contract could see your monthly payments fall.

The Viewty Smart is well designed and its lightweight, slim body, with bevelled edges give it a completely modern look. The capacitivity of the screen is one of the most sensitive around and very responsive to the touch.

LG has included a quality camera with this phone as well, which benefits from not only eight megapixels but also the all important quality lens. It is simple to operate and like the original Viewty model has a slow motion feature with the video. Once you have decided on your shots they are easy and readily available to upload to YouTube or whatever social network you subscribe to.

The GC900 has a pretty decent, 1.5GB memory, and a microSB card slot can take a further 32GB if required. The battery is reasonable but heavy users will need regular charging of the unit and the camera could benefit from an LED flash.

Altogether the LG Viewty Smart is a stylish modern looking, slim touchphone, with excellent features, a good camera and is a reasonable all round mobile phone. There are some areas of concern but if you want a solid touchscreen with a quality camera the Smart certainly provides that.

For the average domestic user, who just wants a faster broadband connection for emailing and surfing, or playing movies, most of the broadband providers have great deals on offer for their starter packages. You might even choose to reduce paperwork and make an extra saving by getting a broadband provider such as Virgin Media broadband or Sky broadband to cover your cable TV and telephone as well as the basic broadband.

For businesses, whose requirements are many and varied, and who also have to think about the long-term implications more, a tailor-made business broadband package from a broadband provider such as TalkTalk, whose Opal arm provides business functionality, will be preferable. UK broadband could also be a good business broadband choice, with its wireless connectivity and data services customised for the public and private sectors, and its comprehensive support.

Just a little thought and common sense will go a long way when choosing between the broadband providers.