The four best phones for wildlife lovers
The four best phones for wildlife lovers
Gone are the days when mobile phones were used simply for communication - now your pocket pal can be anything you want, from a GPS device or a point-and-shoot camera to a hand-held internet browser. People are increasingly choosing their phones to fit their lifestyles; and if you're a wildlife fanatic then there are plenty of models out there to suit you.
1. Nokia N97: With a 3.5 inch touch screen display, a full QWERTY keyboard and a 5 megapixel camera, the Nokia N97 is a great all-round performer. Use it to take and send photos, to download wildlife guides from the web or to listen to music while you're spotting.
2. Sonim XP1: If your mobile will spend most of its time rattling around in your bag with a pair of binoculars and a spotter's guide to British bird life, then the Sonim XP1 could be a great choice. This natty little model has all the cutting-edge technology of its rivals, but it also boasts an armoured casing and the ability to survive falls of up to 1.65 metres. For camping and hiking fanatics, the long battery life means that you won't have to worry about your phone running out of juice while you're stuck in the middle of nowhere.
3. LG Renoir: Slick, stylish and yet still perfectly practical, the LG Renoir is an ideal choice for the fashion-conscious wildlife spotter. Its best feature is an 8-megapixel camera - this high quality point-and-shoot, combined with a quality colour screen and Xenon flash, makes it ideal for both taking and viewing wildlife photographs.
4. iPhone 3G: The inimitable Apple iPhone 3G is bursting with helpful features and applications. The advanced GPS location-pointer will ensure that you're never lost in the country again, while downloadable field guides to wildlife worldwide will help you indentify even the rarest species with ease. Add to that a wildlife calendar app, a selection of fauna-themed screensavers and mobile internet which allows you to browse the web even when camping in a remote Scottish field, and you have a gadget which is rapidly becoming an essential for wildlife lovers everywhere.
Take a look at the Vodafone website to find a great range of handsets perfect for wildlife lovers, such as the HTC Desire.
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