Earlier in the year, we explored the concept of having a TV in the palm of your hand. Sure, there have been micro TVs before that pick up a terrestrial signal. There have even been phones that pick up free-to-air broadcast TV via a built-in antenna. But if you've had experiences with these devices you know two things, your choice is limited and your reception is worse.

Utilising new technology that allows them to stream live broadcast TV to your phone, LIME introduced LIME TV mobile TV for your mobile phone.

Yes, you will need a special phone. Let's get that out of the way first. LIME is offering two handsets that I am aware of which can receive the DigitalVideo Broadcast -- Handheld (DVB-H) signal, a Nokia and a ZTE. I tested the Nokia 5330; it looks fairly modern looking and can play up to six hours of subscription or broadcast TV on a single full charge. Like other smartphone, you can watch videos, listen to music, shoot pictures or enjoy live FM radio on a handset that is both compact and powerful.

The Nokia handset has a bright 2.4" display, which sides up to reveal a dedicated keyboard. Nokia's interface offers access to the Ovi apps store, email and games and boasts multiple wireless options (3G, Bluetooth¨) for sharing.

Once you've got the phone and the subscription, you charge up, turn on and watch TV. There are currently 10 channels including premium movie channels like Starz, sports channels like Sportsmax and local stations too. Video quality is good on two levels - the picture itself if clear and consistent with no buffering or pixilating. It was easy to "change the channel" and get basic information on programming content.

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With my iPhone, I already download postcasts and other video content. It is amazing, convenient to watch my favourite show on my mobile phone, which is always with me. I never have to miss a programme just because I am not in front of my TV. But I am always a step behind ... it's not live.

With LIME's mobile TV, I can watch TV in real time, as it happens. This opens up a whole new world - sports, news broadcasts, premiere episodes are all available to me, the same time it is available to traditional TV viewers.

Now, the daily commute to and from work is interesting again. In their launch, LIME boss Gary Sinclair described the service as a WMD - weapon of mass distraction. And he is right. In addition to all the benefits, I see the possibility of abuse; staff members sneaking away from their desk to watch a football match, people walking down the street watching the news. Of course, a lot of this happens already.

If you are lucky enough to get the phone, don't cancel your cable subscription. Once you are home, you will have a bigger screen and bigger selection of channels with your traditional TV. LIME TV allows you to 'plug out' your TV, shrink it and take it with you.

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