I am currently playing with an Android phone and love the challenge of tinkering with a new OS. If you’re thinking of getting an Android phone for an early holiday gift, here’s a little guide to keep you going. Be sure to compare phone prices vis-a-vis its features
Low-price Androids: prices from P10,000 to P16,000
Samsung Galaxy 5
Price: P10,980
Android OS v2.1 (Eclair)
Size: 108 x 56 x 12.3 mm
CPU: Samsung 600mhz
Screen: 240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches
Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 170MB
Card Slot: microSD, up to 16GB
with bluetooth, wifi, 3G, A-GPS
2 mp camera, 1600 X 1200 pixels
Cherry Mobile Nova
Price: P11,490
Android OS v2.1 (Eclair)
Size: 114.9 x 56.8 x 12.6 mm
CPU: Qualcomm MSM 7227 600 MHz processor
Screen: 320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches
Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 256 MB RAM; 512 MB ROM
Card Slot: microSD, up to 32GB
with bluetooth, wifi, 3G, A-GPS
5 mp camera with LED flash, 2592 X 1944 pixels
LG Optimus
Price: P12,900
Android OS v1.6
Size: 109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm
CPU: Qualcomm MSM 7227 600 MHz processor
Screen: 320 x 480 pixels, 3.0 inches
Resistive touchscreen
Memory: 130 MB
Card Slot: microSD, up to 32GB
with bluetooth, wifi, 3G, A-GPS
3.15 mp camera with autofocus, 2048 X 1536 pixels



