A new initiative by Starhub now allows users to watch some of the cable channels live on the go. And its free for some channels or just a mere dollar per day per channel. The live streaming of the channels work very well, with high quality images and audio most of the time. While the travelling underground, there's some intermission occasionally though.

There are 21 channels, some of the big boys are included, such as Channel Newsasia, CNBC, National Geographic and BBC. There's even 7 days TV programme guide built in to check out the upcoming programmes!
After testing the TV mobile on both android and windows mobile, both works similarly. Except, the windows mobile client allows you to create a scheduled reminder for the TV programme, something pretty neat that has been left out in the android version.

Wish Starhub could expand the service to all of their tv channels, especially those bundled free with cable tv subscription. Even better if the client could record the programmes and playback on the mobile phone sometime later. =P

The Milestone is exclusively available from Starhub. Among the first to boost Android 2.1 out of the box, the firmware also have slight touches by the telco. The most obvious modification is the start up splash screen being replaced by Starhub logo. A Starhub wallpaper is also included in the phone and a page indicator widget is built into the home screen. Some of the default 3D applications are not seen in this built, namely the main menu and 3D gallery.

Other than an occasional restart, the phone works smoothly and great. Good software in excellent hardware, plus the crazy pricing places this android phone at the top of the pack!

A picture represents a thousand words, let alone a video. Check out the video for more indepth walkthrough of the user interface. =P

Not able to do a screenshot least i root the phone, which probably cause the staff at rip to root me..

Besides the handset, the trial bundle comes with free MaxMobile Value. The data plane comes with 10MB for $5.35 per month. Excess usage is chargable at 0.32 cents/KB and capped at $36.38.

This plan probably designed for all the like users like me. Occasionally email checking, surfing the web on the go, definately fit in well with the free bundled data. Best part is that, when needs arises for heavy usage, the plan provides additional data usage and limits the amount of charges. So i don't have to worry about hefty charges out of no where like the iphone in the past.

Comparing to Singtel data plan, Starhub has a better offer in my opinion. Singtel does not impose any limit on the excess charges, so bill may skyrocket if the user did not keep track. Although excess charges is cheaper on Singtel plan, but they charge at 2KB block, so any part thereof, you have to pay. There is also a minimum charges of $0.03/session, which works out to be around 11KB. Not comfortable with this per session thingy, not really sure how does Singtel defines a single session.

Anyway, definately recommend anyone with Starhub plan to take on the Value plan, the charges are transparent enough for my liking. Those with slightly higher usage could also opt for Premium plan that bundles with 1GB for $19.90, other charges remains the same.

Managed to get hold of Nokia 5800 XpressMusic trial set. What set it apart from previous trials, this comes bundled with free MaxMobile Data plan! Now i can use my phone to surf net like nobody's business

My set comes with the following items

• 5800 handset with stylus
• Extra pen stylus
• Stereo Headset, wired handsfree
• 8GB microSD
• Portable Stand
• Video-Out cable
• Installaion CD
• Manuals + many promotional leaflets

Pretty much the same as those retails sets, less the stylus plectrum and carrying case.

The phone feels great on hand, and the battery cover has this rubbery feel that assure you it would slip off your hand.

Comparing Samsung Omnia with Nokia 5800, the latter has a longer, narrow screen.

Open Sesame, buttons!