Sarah Latour

The newest 8 megapixel camera phone to launch in the UK has now been picked up by a second network operator, the Samsung Pixon joins only another three mobile phones in offering the very latest in mobile camera technology.

As mobile phone features and technology move forward the need to carry more than one form of gadget with us when leaving the house subsides, with devices now opffering built-in MP3 players, TV on demand, mobile internet and high specification cameras as found in the latest Samsung Pixon it seems the only device that should rightfully be in our pockets is our mobile phone.

The Samsung Pixon which is also known by its model name as the Samsung M8800 is a complete mobile communications and entertainment device, aside from its high specification camera this is a touchscreen phone which is 3G enabled and incorporates the best of Samsungs latest features.

The phone offers the latest tilt and touch screen technology whereas users can simply tilt the phone to control applications sucha s scrolling through photos and playing games plus swipe through the menu system effortlessly using a fingertip making navigation easy and enjoyable.

The Samsung Pixon camera features include an Auto Panorama Shot feature, Geotagging supported by GPS, a photo browser for picture tagging whilst out and about, face detection, smile shot face link (face tagging) and photo memo there is even ASR (Advance Shake Reduction) which is only usually found in top spec standalone digital cameras.

From the homescreen users have instant access to informative applications such as news, sports reports and weather updates via 3G technology, this also allows for fast download speeds of new mobile content such as applications, ringtones, music videos and movie trailers (network dependent).

The Samsung Pixon also features a large 3.2 inch 16 million pixel colour display for viewing photos in excellent quality, it also supports and runs full HD TV viewing. So regardless of a users entertainment demands, the Samsung Pixon M8800 is capable of occupying any preferences with the highest of competences. Films, pictures, games, and music are masterly delivered through a collection of new hardware and software advancements to the Samsung range.

Originally released on O2 contract tariffs in the UK this latest launch on T-Mobile means there are now double the number of packages available when matching usage requirements, add to this a range of free gift offerings and line rental discounts and the new 8 megapixel camera technology becomes far more affordable.

There are further network launches planned for the Samsung Pixon with releases as a SIM Free mobile phones as well as on Pay As You Go for those that do not want a contract or simply struggle to pass the network credit checks.

The Samsung Pixon is the manufacturers highest specification device to date and thankfully does not sacrifice on looks as this touchscreen phone is slim and sleek with a pleasing metallic finish.

Finding competition from other 8 megapixel camera phone from rival manufacturers such as the Sony Ericsson C905 and LG Renoir the Pixon from Samsung holds its own well, this is a mobile phone that not only delivers the best in camera technology but a whole host of features and applications for keeping its user entertained, connected and communicated.

susan hargreaves