How would you like to never pay another phone bill? That’s exactly what the ooma Core system is offering. This clever device is available for a one off fee and once installed will save you from ever having to pay for a phone call again. You can get completely free phone calls within the US because this system uses your high speed internet connection and your existing home phones. Set up is easy and you can also get low cost international calls. You can keep your own number (one off fee of $39.99) or purchase a new phone number from ooma (annual subscription $99.99).

The call quality is excellent and the system offers a wide range of additional features. You’ll get Caller ID, call waiting and voicemail as standard. You can also block anonymous calls and set up an answering machine. The core features are great and if you want more you can always subscribe to ooma Premier for features like three way conferencing, do not disturb and caller blacklist. It costs around $200 but it could save you a fortune.

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This is a tough phone which adheres to military standards and is designed to withstand an outdoors lifestyle. It has push to talk functionality and runs on the 3G network which delivers fast downloads. With AT&T service you can also access a turn-by-turn direction service. You can also browse the web and download music or video content. It is a flip open design with a rubber casing so it is easy to grip in all conditions.

The external LCD gives you some basic info, inside there is a 2 inch LCD with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. It comes with an internal memory of 128MB but you can expand to 8GB with a MicroSD memory card. It also supports Bluetooth and has a built in 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture capabilities. It also works as a digital audio player and supports a wide range of audio formats. You’ll get 5 hours of talk time from a fully charged battery and up to 250 hours of standby.

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This is a high quality video MP3 player with a full color 2.5 inch LCD screen featuring a 320 x 240 pixel resolution. The crystal clear audio quality can be heard through the provided EP-830 earphones or the powerful built in speaker. It also has wireless functionality and you can stream music or photos from your PC. You can also access messenger to stay in touch with friends. The device has a capacity of 16GB which can be expanded with an SD or SDHC memory card.

It supports MP3, WMA, AAC5, WAV and Audible 2,3 and 4 audio formats. It also supports WMV and MPEG4 video formats and MJPEG and JPEG for photos. It will even play video files encoded with DivX or Xvid. There is a built in FM radio tuner with 32 presets. There is also an equaliser with eight presets and the device has an alarm function. It costs just under $200.

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As the name would suggest the Motorola Tundra is built for rugged pursuits and it won’t let you down. It is clamshell design with push to talk functionality and has been designed to military standards. It is a GSM phone capable of running on the 3G network for high speed Internet access. With AT&T service you can also get GPS capabilities and tracking. You can make group calls with ease and set do not disturb alerts.

The phone has an internal 2.2 inch LCD screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The external screen is 1 inch at a resolution of 96 x 80 pixels and it displays important info. It comes with a standard 100MB internal memory which can be expanded to 8GB with a MicroSD memory card. The phone also has Bluetooth, satellite radio, a 2 megapixel camera with 4x zoom and video capture and it works as a digital audio player. You’ll get 4 hours of talk time from a single charge or up to 336 hours of standby.

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This phone is an absolutely brilliant idea, and whomever came up with it out at Samsung deserves some kind of consumer-friendly pat on the back award. You know how awesome touch screen phones are, we’ve all seen them, and wanted them, despite their ridiculously high cost, and an interface that may as well be in Greek for those of us who aren’t as technologically inclined as our teenage kids. The Samsung Tocco Lite was literally design to be a sort of “start up” touch screen phone, for those of us who’d rather test a method before we trust it completely. The Tocco Lite keeps all the functionality, and superior attractive design as the original Samsung Tocco mobile phone, but includes a few different features that set it apart from the rest of the touchscreen phones on the market today.

One of the most significant omissions, is the lack of 3G technology; this might sound like a loss for some of you, but you’re looking at the wrong phone. Using a 2G touchscreen mobile is the perfect way to adapt, before moving on. The list of features is conservative; drag and drop file viewing, a 3.2 megapixel camera, calendar, music player, clock, and the other basic mobile phone features. There’s nothing superfluous; it’s perfect for beginners!

In the past, Toshiba hasn’t been known for its breakthrough cell phone technology; actually, quite the opposite, most have found the Toshiba technology, though great, to be a bit on the lethargic side. In terms of craftsmanship, and durability, as well as function, Toshiba is rarely surpassed; however, in the innovative new development department, they just haven’t kept pace with other mobile phone manufacturers. But watch out competitors, because Toshiba is finally parting the Red Sea of the smartphone era in the summer of 2009 with the Toshiba TG01! So what’s going to set Toshiba’s smartphone apart from the rest of the 3G herd?

The leading expert opinion is that it’s the inner workings, –although the TG01 does sport a really classy, attractive design. Like with people, it’s what’s inside that counts; and what’s inside the TG01? The Qualcomm Snapdragon 1 Ghz processor; the fastest processor ever to be placed inside a mobile phone. It contains a GPS receiver, and 3G radio, plus it includes mind boggling multimedia features. Plus it has all the natural accoutrements; 3G networking, Wi-Fi, A2DP Bluetooth, 3.2 megapixel camera, and a MicroSD card slot. Looks like Toshiba has finally made it’s mark with the TG01.

The Walkman used to be the unchallenged champion of the portable music scene but those days are long gone and the iPod range rules the roost now. Still with this device Sony show that they can still produce quality with a wide range of features. This is a video MP3 player with a 2 inch color LCD display. You can drag and drop music, video or picture files from your computer with ease and it has an 8GB capacity.

It is a compact, simple design and one of the main selling points is the long battery life. You can listen to up to 45 hours of music or watch up to 8 hours of video before the Walkman needs to be recharged. In terms of formats it supports MP4, H.264, AVC and WMV2 for video and MP3, WMA, AAC-LC 3 and L-PCM for audio. It also features a built in FM radio tuner. This device offers high quality sound and it costs just over $100.

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This is a dual screen phone from LG with a full QWERTY keyboard. You can use the external touch screen or flip the phone open to reveal another screen and the keyboard. Both screens are 2.81 inches with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. The phone also works as a digital audio player or as a video player and the memory is expandable up to 8GB with a MicroSD memory card. There is a 2 megapixel camera with a range of features and video capture capabilities.

This phone supports Bluetooth for stereo headphones or hands free kits. With Verizon service you’ll also get fast Internet access and be able to download music or video content. They also provide a GPS service so you can use the phone to get turn-by-turn directions. The phone also has speed dial, one touch speaker phone and voice recording functionality. You’ll get 4 hours of talk time from a single charge or up to 480 hours of standby.

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This is a keyboard and mouse combination you can currently order on Amazon for just over $60. That may seem quite expensive but this keyboard features a clever ergonomic design with an elevated palm rest. It is coated in lightly padded vinyl and the keys are arranged in an arc. The varied heights are designed to match your finger length and some serious thought has gone into this design.

Keys are tactile with enough of a tap to give you feedback. The gentle wave encourages you to sit in the right position and should reduce pain in the wrists, arms and shoulders. Some keys have been moved for convenience and the delete key has been elongated. There are also a number of multimedia keys and programmable F keys. The keyboard and mouse are both wireless and you simply insert the USB dongle into your machine to use them. They both take AA batteries. The mouse is suitable for right or left handed people.

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This model of the Tocco is the absolute antithesis of the Tocco Lite; while the Tocco Lite focuses on simplicity and easy-to-use features, the Samsung Tocco Ultra S8300 is all about innovation. What makes the two so different? This is Samsung’s second 8 megapixel camera phone so far; and the camera quality is just one of the great features! As far as the camera portion of the phone goes, there’s a dual LED flash, autofocus, and video recording. But that leaves us wondering just how sensitive this little bundle of features is; fragility is the enemy of most mobile phone owners. Samsung’s customers can rest easy when purchasing the S8300 however, because the duralumin casing prevents scratches and fingerprints.

But don’t forget the actual attractiveness of the phone as well; it’s tiny, and weighs mere grams, plus you can even customize the look of the home screen, completing your phone’s sey look. Naturally, it has all the hot 3G capabilities, including HSDPA support at 7.2Mbps, and fast connection with its built-in accelerometer. The S8300 also includes a music player, FM radio, GPS, 12-key keypad, and a microSD slot, –so unlike with certain other touch-screen phones, you can expand the memory!