Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Motorola StarTAC III
Motorola announces the launch of StarTAC III in Seoul. A state-of-the-art handset in its own right, StarTAC III is the modern reincarnation of StarTAC, widely recognized as a revolution in mobile technology and design.
“Retro is the cultural movement of the 1960s, embodied by such celebrities as The Beatles and Twiggy - it has been reinterpreted in a trendy and cutting-edge manner to enhance its originality and value,” stated Lim Joung Ah, Marketing Director of Motorola Korea. “In the similar manner, Motorola’s StarTAC is being revived to become the timeless accessory in Korea.”
Motorola’s StarTAC III naturally retains many of the original aesthetic features that made StarTAC so classic. The new handset will be instantly recognizable by its chic black coloring, specially-developed scratch-resistant façade, shoulders that curve gracefully around the hinge, a smoothly contoured front, and of course the distinctive StarTAC opening chime.
StarTAC III features a full 2.0 inch TFT QVGA LCD screen,, GPS, “Moneta M-Bank,” an electronic dictionary with over three hundred thousand words, and MP3 playback. The Motorola StarTAC III will be released in early March, and priced at 297,000 KRW.
Specifications:
* 89 x 48.5 x 19.6 mm
* 92 grams
* 2" 256k colors TFT (240 x 320)
* 64 polyphonic
* GPS
* Mobile Banking
* Up to 160 mins talk time
* Up to 300 hours standby time
StarTAC III features a full 2.0 inch TFT QVGA LCD screen,, GPS, “Moneta M-Bank,” an electronic dictionary with over three hundred thousand words, and MP3 playback. The Motorola StarTAC III will be released in early March, and priced at 297,000 KRW.
Specifications:
* 89 x 48.5 x 19.6 mm
* 92 grams
* 2" 256k colors TFT (240 x 320)
* 64 polyphonic
* GPS
* Mobile Banking
* Up to 160 mins talk time
* Up to 300 hours standby time
Helio Heat with Electrostatic Touchpad
Virtual network operator Helio announced the Heat, a uniquely stylized slider phone. The variant of the Samsung A303 uses touch-sensitive controls around the central keypad, minimizing the clutter at the front. As with the Drift, GPS is built-in and uses Google Maps to both pinpoint the phone's location as well as use the carrier's Buddy Beacon feature to find other users. A 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and MP3/MP4 playback are further shared with other Helio models. Software and a gallery follow after the jump.
Web-friendly software is the true novelty of the phone, Helio says. For the first time, mobile versions of Boing Boing, Digg, Metroblogging, and Wikipedia are accessible from the phone -- allowing cellphone owners to track and contribute to alternative news sources. All four sites will be available for free by the end of this month when accessed with an unlimited data plan; the Heat itself is available today in Onyx for $150 and will ship in the pictured Gold in the near future.
Web-friendly software is the true novelty of the phone, Helio says. For the first time, mobile versions of Boing Boing, Digg, Metroblogging, and Wikipedia are accessible from the phone -- allowing cellphone owners to track and contribute to alternative news sources. All four sites will be available for free by the end of this month when accessed with an unlimited data plan; the Heat itself is available today in Onyx for $150 and will ship in the pictured Gold in the near future.
Features:
Innovative interface, touch control with electrostatic touch pad.
3G for fast downloading and messaging.
GPS, advanced satellite technology for directional and social eventing.
Bluetooth, for connectivity to wireless accessories.
Memory is only 136 MB, but this is a phone.
Camera, 1.3 mega pixel with flash, video and built in photo studio.
Entertainment, media player, music and video on demand.
Speaker Phone.
Calculator.
Address Book, 1,000 contacts - 5,000 numbers.
Alarm Clock.
Calendar.
Picture Caller ID.
Technical Specifications.
Talk Time, up to three hours.
Standby, up to eight hours.
Dimensions, 3.6” H x 1.8” W x 0.6” D.
Weight, 3.17 ounces.
Band, CDMA 1xEV-DO 800/1900 Mhz.
The Helio “Heat” phone should be available now, and will cost around the $180 US mark.
Innovative interface, touch control with electrostatic touch pad.
3G for fast downloading and messaging.
GPS, advanced satellite technology for directional and social eventing.
Bluetooth, for connectivity to wireless accessories.
Memory is only 136 MB, but this is a phone.
Camera, 1.3 mega pixel with flash, video and built in photo studio.
Entertainment, media player, music and video on demand.
Speaker Phone.
Calculator.
Address Book, 1,000 contacts - 5,000 numbers.
Alarm Clock.
Calendar.
Picture Caller ID.
Technical Specifications.
Talk Time, up to three hours.
Standby, up to eight hours.
Dimensions, 3.6” H x 1.8” W x 0.6” D.
Weight, 3.17 ounces.
Band, CDMA 1xEV-DO 800/1900 Mhz.
The Helio “Heat” phone should be available now, and will cost around the $180 US mark.
Grundig U900 Linux phone
Grundig Mobile has pushed the U900 into the running of upcoming Linux-based phones race. The impact maybe promising as this little baby provides with UMTS 3G support. The phone has a 2” QVGA (240x320 pixels), 262K color display screen and a 2MP CMOS camera (with flash). It supports most multimedia formats like MP3, AAC, JPEG, GIF, BMP, etc. It also handles video playback.
There’s a whole 100MB of memory for users to utilize to their leisure. In addition to this it also has a microSD expansion slot. Connectivity specs include Bluetooth and USB support. Other features include FM Radio, Front camera for video conferencing, WAP and HTML browsing and GPRS. The phone is powered by a Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery and provides with talk time of 2.5 hours. The company hasn’t disclosed the availability or price as yet.
Sony Ericsson new Walkman phone W880i
The Sony Ericsson W880i is an ultra-slim and exceptionally light 3G phone at just 9.5mm thick and an astonishing 72 grams in weight. The light weight is more surprising given that the W880i has a stainless steel finish.
The display is a 1.8" 240x320 pixel TFT panel in 262,000 colour, and the W880i has a two megapixel primary camera with a secondary camera for video calls. A 1GB Memory Stick Micro card is included in the box, which by our calculations is enough for about 16 albums worth of high-quality audio. The W880i has stereo Bluetooth and an enhanced version of the Walkman player.
The W880i is a UMTS 2100 MHz 3G phone with tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM, but there's no word of a "W880a" version for North America. The W888c is a non 3G tri-band GSM version of the W880i with the video calling camera omitted, aimed at mainland China.
Talktime on GSM is quoted as 6.5 hours with 17 days standby time and up to 20 hours of music playback. 3G use and Bluetooth will reduce the battery life, of course.
The other features on the Sony Ericsson W880i are very similar to other handsets in the current crop of "Walkman" phones - there's a web browser, email client (with push capabilities), RSS newsreader, speakerphone, video streaming and of course a comprehensive multimedia player.
There are some compromises with the Sony Ericsson W880i though - the main one is the size of the screen. Although it's a 240x320 pixel display, it is only 1.8", compared with the 1.9" display on the lower end W610i and display sizes of over 2.0" on many other phones.. however, the slightly smaller screen has advantages in weight and power consumption. There's no flash on the main camera (and 3.2 megapixels would have been much nicer), and unlike some other "Walkman" phones, the W880i doesn't have an FM radio. The other missing feature is the lack of quad-band GSM and the W880i doesn't have EDGE support either - so this is very much aimed at UMTS 2100 users only. This is nit-picking really - if you want some of these features in a Sony Ericsson "Walkman" phone, then you have plenty of other choices available.
In terms of looks, the W880i combines Sony Ericsson's typical understated design with a distinctly stylish finish. Combined with the ultra-slim form factor, and the W880i will clearly have plenty of "wow" factor. The W880i will come in two colour schemes of "Steel Silver" and "Flame Black".
Sony Ericsson say that the W880i should be available in the first quarter of 2007 in selected markets.
The display is a 1.8" 240x320 pixel TFT panel in 262,000 colour, and the W880i has a two megapixel primary camera with a secondary camera for video calls. A 1GB Memory Stick Micro card is included in the box, which by our calculations is enough for about 16 albums worth of high-quality audio. The W880i has stereo Bluetooth and an enhanced version of the Walkman player.
The W880i is a UMTS 2100 MHz 3G phone with tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM, but there's no word of a "W880a" version for North America. The W888c is a non 3G tri-band GSM version of the W880i with the video calling camera omitted, aimed at mainland China.
Talktime on GSM is quoted as 6.5 hours with 17 days standby time and up to 20 hours of music playback. 3G use and Bluetooth will reduce the battery life, of course.
The other features on the Sony Ericsson W880i are very similar to other handsets in the current crop of "Walkman" phones - there's a web browser, email client (with push capabilities), RSS newsreader, speakerphone, video streaming and of course a comprehensive multimedia player.
There are some compromises with the Sony Ericsson W880i though - the main one is the size of the screen. Although it's a 240x320 pixel display, it is only 1.8", compared with the 1.9" display on the lower end W610i and display sizes of over 2.0" on many other phones.. however, the slightly smaller screen has advantages in weight and power consumption. There's no flash on the main camera (and 3.2 megapixels would have been much nicer), and unlike some other "Walkman" phones, the W880i doesn't have an FM radio. The other missing feature is the lack of quad-band GSM and the W880i doesn't have EDGE support either - so this is very much aimed at UMTS 2100 users only. This is nit-picking really - if you want some of these features in a Sony Ericsson "Walkman" phone, then you have plenty of other choices available.
In terms of looks, the W880i combines Sony Ericsson's typical understated design with a distinctly stylish finish. Combined with the ultra-slim form factor, and the W880i will clearly have plenty of "wow" factor. The W880i will come in two colour schemes of "Steel Silver" and "Flame Black".
Sony Ericsson say that the W880i should be available in the first quarter of 2007 in selected markets.
| Sony Ericsson W880i Specs | |
| Available: | Q1 2007 |
| Network: | GSM 900/1800/1900 + UMTS 2100 |
| Data: | GPRS + UMTS (3G) |
| Screen: | 176x220 pixels, 262k colours |
| Camera: | 2 megapixels |
| Size: | Slim monoblock 103 x 47 x 9.5mm / 72 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | Memory Stick Micro |
| Infra-red: | No |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Yes |
| Battery life: | 6.5 hours |
Nokia N81 Cellphone for Gamers
The Nokia N81 lets you access the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games services, allowing you to search, buy and manage your music and games. Expect the Nokia N81 to be priced at €360, and the 8GB model at €430. Both mobile phones will hit the markets in Q4 2007.
| Nokia N81 Features | |
| Available: | Q3 2007 |
| Network: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 2100 |
| Data: | GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + WiFi |
| Screen: | 240x320 pixels, 16milion colors |
| Camera: | 2 mega pixels |
| Size: | Large slider 102 x 50 x 18mm / 140 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | microSD (N81 only) |
| Infra-red: | No |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Yes |
| Battery life: | 3-4 hours talk / 16 days standby |
Nokia 6301 UMA Phone with Wi-Fi
The handset still includes many of Nokia's stronger mid-range features and includes a 2-megapixel camera as well as AAC, MP3, and WMA music support on microSD storage up to 4GB in size; users can also turn to FM radio in a pinch, says the company. Calling time is rated at a relatively brief 3.5 hours. The 6301 should go on sale before the end of the year for 230 Euros ($321) bundled with both its stand and a 128MB microSD card. Service is expected to start with the European cellular provider Orange and should spread worldwide, though tri-band GSM will limit the device's use in North America.
Nokia N96 SmartPhone
Nokia's long-awaited sequel to the N95 smartphone may have been spotted, according to a leak posted in Mobile-Review's forums. It looks like Nokia N81, though the form is close to Nokia N95: the numeric keyboard sliding from the bottom and the panel sliding from the top (it is empty on the photo, so we don’t know its destination, probably it carries sensor media player buttons). Taking into account the pictures, Nokia N96 is powered by S60 3rd Edition FP2 (Symbian OS 9.5), the platform hasn’t been announced yet. The rear panel hides a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and dual LED flash. The source hasn’t provided more details about the specs or the release date.
Nokia N96 Specifications:
* Networks - GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS/HSDPA 850/2100 MHz
* Symbian S60 3rd Edition FP 2
* Display – 2.8” QVGA, 16M colors
* Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
* AGPS
* DVB-H Class C
* Camera - 5-megapixel, Carl Zeiss lens, video capture at VGA 30 fps (double LED flash at video shooting)
* Memory - 16 GB
* microSD-slot
* 3.5-mm jack
* microUSB port
* Battery - 950 mAh
* Dimensions – 103x55x18 mm
* Weight - 125 g
* Networks - GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS/HSDPA 850/2100 MHz
* Symbian S60 3rd Edition FP 2
* Display – 2.8” QVGA, 16M colors
* Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
* AGPS
* DVB-H Class C
* Camera - 5-megapixel, Carl Zeiss lens, video capture at VGA 30 fps (double LED flash at video shooting)
* Memory - 16 GB
* microSD-slot
* 3.5-mm jack
* microUSB port
* Battery - 950 mAh
* Dimensions – 103x55x18 mm
* Weight - 125 g
Nokia 3110 Evolve
If you're the sort of person who thinks that not using a plastic bag for your shopping is actually some meaningful way to save the planet, then the Nokia 3110 Evolve is for you.
Based on an unremarkable and fairly inexpensive handset launched earlier this year, the 3110 Evolve is a basic tri-band GSM phone with a 128 x 160 pixel display, 1.3 megapixel camera, FM stereo radio, microSD expandable memory and an MP3 player, plus Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
It's a pretty lightweight handset at 87 grams, but you can tell by the specification that the screen is the 3110 Evolve's biggest weakness.
So what makes this different from a standard 3110? Well, Nokia say that there is "bio-sourced material on the covers", and they also say that the cover material is 50% renewable - so we guess that it uses some sort of plant-based hydrocarbon compound rather than plastic from fossil fuels. The Nokia 3110 Evolve comes in a much smaller sales package consisting of 60% recycled content, and there's a new more efficient phone charger. Nokia say that the charger uses "94% less energy than the Energy Star requirements" but does not give any figures comparing it to a standard unit.
3110 Evolve In other words, the Nokia 3110 Evolve uses less plastic, is more efficient to transport and uses less power than a standard 3110. These are all good things, but add them together and they are hardly going to counteract all the billions of tons of carbon dioxide that humans are pumping into the atmosphere. Sure, getting a slightly greener phone (and using less plastic bags) is a good thing - but real change will require much harder lifestyle choices than this. And surely this sort of approach from manufacturers is the very least we should expect.
We think that there is a fatal flaw in Nokia's thinking - the Nokia 3110 Evolve is not the sort of phone that you'll want to hang onto for a few years. The limitations of the low-resolution screen will probably drive many people to replace it quite early. Our advice is this - buy a better phone, and keep it for longer. Then when you've finished with it, recycle it and raise some money for a worthwhile charity. Oh, and unplugging your phone charger when not in use is a good thing too.
The Nokia 3110 Evolve should be available during Q1 2008. No pricing was available at the time of going to press.
Based on an unremarkable and fairly inexpensive handset launched earlier this year, the 3110 Evolve is a basic tri-band GSM phone with a 128 x 160 pixel display, 1.3 megapixel camera, FM stereo radio, microSD expandable memory and an MP3 player, plus Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
It's a pretty lightweight handset at 87 grams, but you can tell by the specification that the screen is the 3110 Evolve's biggest weakness.
So what makes this different from a standard 3110? Well, Nokia say that there is "bio-sourced material on the covers", and they also say that the cover material is 50% renewable - so we guess that it uses some sort of plant-based hydrocarbon compound rather than plastic from fossil fuels. The Nokia 3110 Evolve comes in a much smaller sales package consisting of 60% recycled content, and there's a new more efficient phone charger. Nokia say that the charger uses "94% less energy than the Energy Star requirements" but does not give any figures comparing it to a standard unit.
3110 Evolve In other words, the Nokia 3110 Evolve uses less plastic, is more efficient to transport and uses less power than a standard 3110. These are all good things, but add them together and they are hardly going to counteract all the billions of tons of carbon dioxide that humans are pumping into the atmosphere. Sure, getting a slightly greener phone (and using less plastic bags) is a good thing - but real change will require much harder lifestyle choices than this. And surely this sort of approach from manufacturers is the very least we should expect.
We think that there is a fatal flaw in Nokia's thinking - the Nokia 3110 Evolve is not the sort of phone that you'll want to hang onto for a few years. The limitations of the low-resolution screen will probably drive many people to replace it quite early. Our advice is this - buy a better phone, and keep it for longer. Then when you've finished with it, recycle it and raise some money for a worthwhile charity. Oh, and unplugging your phone charger when not in use is a good thing too.
The Nokia 3110 Evolve should be available during Q1 2008. No pricing was available at the time of going to press.
Press releases
Nokia World 2007: Nokia outlines its vision of Internet evolution and commitment to environmental sustainability
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - At the annual Nokia World conference today, Nokia outlined its vision for the mobile industry, predicting rapid change driven by the convergence of mobility and the internet, and the need for the industry to make an increasing contribution to environmental sustainability. In his keynote address, Nokia president and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo highlighted Nokia's commitment to driving both trends.
Speaking to an audience of some 2,700 delegates who had gathered in Amsterdam to experience Nokia's vision of the mobility industry's future, Kallasvuo said: "We are at the dawn of a new era in mobile communications driven by the rapid convergence of the internet and mobility, and Nokia is setting the pace of change. But with market leadership in an industry of this scale also comes responsibility," he said. "We are committed to taking a leading role in increasing environmental awareness and performance right across the industry, creating further products and services that help people make more sustainable choices. It is both the responsible thing to do and it makes good business sense."
Nokia unveils "Comes With Music"
During the event the company announced Nokia Comes With Music, a revolutionary program that enables people to buy a Nokia device with a year of unlimited access to millions of tracks from a range of great artists - past, present and future. Once the year is complete, customers can keep all their music without having to worry about it disappearing when their subscription is over.
"We set out to create the music experience that people are telling us they are looking for - all the music they want in the form of unlimited downloads to their mobile device and PC," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Multimedia, Nokia. "Even if you listened to music 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you would still only scratch the surface of the music that we're making available. Comes with Music fulfils our dream to give consumers all the music they want, wherever they want it, while rewarding the artists who create it."
The program will launch with Universal Music Group International, and Nokia is in discussion with the remaining major international labels.
Universal Music Group International Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge was at Nokia World to launch the program with Nokia. "It's fantastic to work with Nokia on Comes With Music," said Grainge. "We feel it's an innovative way for people to discover and enjoy new artists, while at the same time having access to the amazing depth of the Universal catalog. Comes With Music allows our artists to reach new audiences in a very easy and affordable way."
Ovi - your personal dashboard to life
Nokia also gave further details of the upcoming Ovi Internet services environment. Ovi, meaning 'door' in Finnish, enables consumers to easily access their existing social network and content, acting as a dashboard to a person's life.
"Ovi combines the mobile, PC and web environments into an easy to use experience with common user interface elements that provide consistency and simplicity," said Vanjoki. "We started the Ovi services rollout with the individual services in navigation, music and games, and the next step is to provide an integrated experience. The complete Ovi environment and new services will be rolled out continuously throughout 2008."
Towards greater environmental sustainability
Nokia also outlined its long heritage in addressing environmental issues and commitment to driving new initiatives in the mobile industry in areas such as energy efficiency, materials used in products, take back, recycling, and packaging. This was against the background of the launch of the Nokia 3110 Evolve, a mobile device with bio-covers made from more than 50% renewable material. The device is presented in a small package made of 60% recycled content and it comes with Nokia's most energy efficient charger yet, using 94% less energy than the Energy Star requirements*.
The Nokia 3110 Evolve is the latest in a series of environmental initiatives from the company. For example, Nokia was the first manufacturer to put alerts into its devices to encourage people to unplug their chargers. The power that could be saved globally by all Nokia phone users unplugging their chargers when no longer needed is equivalent to enough energy to power 100,000 average-size European homes. In February 2006, Nokia also introduced new compact packaging that reduced materials used by 54%, a move which by the end of this year will have resulted in 5,000 fewer trucks needed to distribute products, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions, and savings of EUR 100 million.
Nokia World 2007: Nokia outlines its vision of Internet evolution and commitment to environmental sustainability
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - At the annual Nokia World conference today, Nokia outlined its vision for the mobile industry, predicting rapid change driven by the convergence of mobility and the internet, and the need for the industry to make an increasing contribution to environmental sustainability. In his keynote address, Nokia president and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo highlighted Nokia's commitment to driving both trends.
Speaking to an audience of some 2,700 delegates who had gathered in Amsterdam to experience Nokia's vision of the mobility industry's future, Kallasvuo said: "We are at the dawn of a new era in mobile communications driven by the rapid convergence of the internet and mobility, and Nokia is setting the pace of change. But with market leadership in an industry of this scale also comes responsibility," he said. "We are committed to taking a leading role in increasing environmental awareness and performance right across the industry, creating further products and services that help people make more sustainable choices. It is both the responsible thing to do and it makes good business sense."
Nokia unveils "Comes With Music"
During the event the company announced Nokia Comes With Music, a revolutionary program that enables people to buy a Nokia device with a year of unlimited access to millions of tracks from a range of great artists - past, present and future. Once the year is complete, customers can keep all their music without having to worry about it disappearing when their subscription is over.
"We set out to create the music experience that people are telling us they are looking for - all the music they want in the form of unlimited downloads to their mobile device and PC," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Multimedia, Nokia. "Even if you listened to music 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you would still only scratch the surface of the music that we're making available. Comes with Music fulfils our dream to give consumers all the music they want, wherever they want it, while rewarding the artists who create it."
The program will launch with Universal Music Group International, and Nokia is in discussion with the remaining major international labels.
Universal Music Group International Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge was at Nokia World to launch the program with Nokia. "It's fantastic to work with Nokia on Comes With Music," said Grainge. "We feel it's an innovative way for people to discover and enjoy new artists, while at the same time having access to the amazing depth of the Universal catalog. Comes With Music allows our artists to reach new audiences in a very easy and affordable way."
Ovi - your personal dashboard to life
Nokia also gave further details of the upcoming Ovi Internet services environment. Ovi, meaning 'door' in Finnish, enables consumers to easily access their existing social network and content, acting as a dashboard to a person's life.
"Ovi combines the mobile, PC and web environments into an easy to use experience with common user interface elements that provide consistency and simplicity," said Vanjoki. "We started the Ovi services rollout with the individual services in navigation, music and games, and the next step is to provide an integrated experience. The complete Ovi environment and new services will be rolled out continuously throughout 2008."
Towards greater environmental sustainability
Nokia also outlined its long heritage in addressing environmental issues and commitment to driving new initiatives in the mobile industry in areas such as energy efficiency, materials used in products, take back, recycling, and packaging. This was against the background of the launch of the Nokia 3110 Evolve, a mobile device with bio-covers made from more than 50% renewable material. The device is presented in a small package made of 60% recycled content and it comes with Nokia's most energy efficient charger yet, using 94% less energy than the Energy Star requirements*.
The Nokia 3110 Evolve is the latest in a series of environmental initiatives from the company. For example, Nokia was the first manufacturer to put alerts into its devices to encourage people to unplug their chargers. The power that could be saved globally by all Nokia phone users unplugging their chargers when no longer needed is equivalent to enough energy to power 100,000 average-size European homes. In February 2006, Nokia also introduced new compact packaging that reduced materials used by 54%, a move which by the end of this year will have resulted in 5,000 fewer trucks needed to distribute products, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions, and savings of EUR 100 million.
| Nokia 3110 Evolve at a glance | |
| Available: | Q1 2008 |
| Network: | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Data: | GPRS + EDGE |
| Screen: | 128x160 pixels, 262k colors |
| Camera: | 1.3 megapixels |
| Size: | Lightweight monoblock 109 x 46 x 16mm / 87 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | microSD |
| Infra-red: | Yes |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Yes |
| Battery life: | 3.5 hours talk / 16 days standby |
MPIO MG 300 Dual Controller
MPIO has released their new flash-based, the MG-300 with 320 x 240 resolution 2.4 inch LCD screen. The player supports AVI format for video play back. The MPIO MG-300 is available in 2/4/8 GB capacity and in black color. The player supports- MP3 (8 ~ 320kbps), WMA (32 to 355kbps), APE (Fast / Normal). You can play JPEG, BMP, Gif images also. Other features include- a voice recorder, FM tuner and normal/3D/Rock/Pop/Classical/Bass/Jazz/User settings. It also supports SD cards up to 2GB.
The integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery lasts for 5 hours of continuous video playback and about 20 hours of music playback. The battery is charged via USB and it takes three hours for a full charge. MPIO MG-300 will be available in Japan by January 2008.The player measures 95.3 x 48.4 x 12.5mm and weigh 56g (body only).
The integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery lasts for 5 hours of continuous video playback and about 20 hours of music playback. The battery is charged via USB and it takes three hours for a full charge. MPIO MG-300 will be available in Japan by January 2008.The player measures 95.3 x 48.4 x 12.5mm and weigh 56g (body only).
LG Announces Two New WCDMA Phones
Initially LG-KM560 and LG-KP330 will be available through operators in Europe, Asia and Latin America in 2H 08..
BenQ rolls out C30 Mobile Phone
Equipped with a microSD card slot for storing more files, the BenQ C30 is the ultimate accessory for young consumers, and allows easy access when transferring files from PC to phone using USB.
BenQ T33 music phone
The number pad also implements a unique, wave-like design which is said to be easy to use for dialing while also being fashionable. MicroSD cards up to 2GB hold the phone's pre-recorded media as well as photos or AVI and MPEG-4 videos captured using the 2-megapixel camera. An FM radio tuner is also available as an alternative source of entertainment, BenQ says.
The phone operates on a tri-band GSM radio and so is most likely to be sold in BenQ's Asian home as well as in Europe. Although focused on media, the handset relies primarily on the legacy GPRS format for connecting to the Internet rather than EDGE or a 3G technology like HSDPA. BenQ did not mention an exact release date or a price, though the T33 may be ready immediately and is expected to sell for relatively little without the added mobile broadband chipset.
HTC Touch DUAL Phones
A third phone, the P6500, is targeted at business users and is the most likely to arrive in the US. Its quad-band GSM radio with tri-band HSDPA allows it to reach 3G Internet speeds both in Europe and North America. In a rare addition, the phone also sports dual SD card slots for either extra storage or peripherals that fit into the small spaces, such as Wi-Fi adapters. True GPS is built-in and easily legible with a 3.5-inch screen. A 3-megapixel camera on the back provides both photos and the resolution needed to scan barcodes or business cards, HTC says. Europeans receive the P6500 in November.
HTC Touch Slide | |
| Available: | Q4 2007 |
| Network: | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 2100 |
| Data: | GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA |
| Screen: | 240x320 pixels |
| Camera: | 2 megapixels (main) |
| Size: | Medium PDA-style device 107 x 55 x 16mm / 120 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | microSD |
| Infra-red: | No |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Limited |
| Battery life: | 3 hours talk / 7 days standby (3G) 5 hours talk / 10 days standby (GSM) |
HTC S730 DUAL Phones
Also announced, the S730 is an upgrade to the successful Vox and its lateral slide-out keyboard formula. The new model similarly adds 3G over HSDPA and brings the same CPU of the Touch DUAL. The cosmetically redesigned phone also has 256MB of storage and should be available at the same time as the upgraded Touch, though the presence of a quad-band GSM radio indicates a North American launch in the future.
HTC S730 | |
| Available: | Q4 2007 |
| Network: | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 2100 |
| Data: | GPRS + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA |
| Screen: | 240x320 pixels |
| Camera: | 2 megapixels |
| Size: | Medium monoblock Size / weight tbc |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | microSD |
| Infra-red: | No |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Limited |
| Battery life: | Not specified |
HTC S730 DUAL Phones
HTC announced Touch DUAL smartphone for the rest of 2007. The handset includes the same controversial TouchFLO interface as the original Touch but adds a slide-out keypad, allowing users to make a call or perform SureType-style typing without having to use the on-screen interface. It drops Wi-Fi but gains 3G over HSDPA and UMTS on Europe's 2,100MHz frequency and offers a more responsive 400MHz main processor. The device should come with 128MB of RAM, 256MB of permanent storage, and the earlier microSD slot. It should be available first in Europe through Orange as of this month and may spread to other regions in coming months.
HTC Touch Slide | |
Available: | Q4 2007 |
Network: | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 2100 |
Data: | GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA |
Screen: | 240x320 pixels |
Camera: | 2 megapixels (main) |
| Size: | Medium PDA-style device 107 x 55 x 16mm / 120 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | microSD |
| Infra-red: | No |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Limited |
| Battery life: | 3 hours talk / 7 days standby (3G) 5 hours talk / 10 days standby (GSM) |
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Motorola RIZR Z6 announced
At CES 2007 Las Vegas Motorola joined the gang and presented the successor of the popular RIZR Z3 - the MOTORIZR Z6. The new slider is part of the new MOTOMUSIC platform and comes along with the updated EDGE version of the Motorola MING A1200 model. It seems that Motorola would keep their marketing strategy of producing slightly updated version to their existing handsets instead of making entirely new mobiles from scratch. The prospects of a new group of music-oriented devices sounds exciting since this is the current trend on the market and Motorola didn't have such mobiles up until now.
The Motorola RIZR Z6 will run on a new Linux-Java-based user interface and promises enhanced music experience featuring connectivity with Windows Media Player 11 and supporting Janus DRM. It will have the same design as its predecessor RIZR Z3 with almost the same size but it will weigh 10 g less. The new RIZR Z6 will have an improved display - this time with QVGA resolution, but it will retain the 2 megapixel camera of the predecessor. We hope that there would be some improvement in the camera quality department too since the RIZR Z3 deserved some criticism along that line of functionality. The MOTORIZR Z6 is expected to be available in the first half of 2007.
The Motorola RIZR Z6 will run on a new Linux-Java-based user interface and promises enhanced music experience featuring connectivity with Windows Media Player 11 and supporting Janus DRM. It will have the same design as its predecessor RIZR Z3 with almost the same size but it will weigh 10 g less. The new RIZR Z6 will have an improved display - this time with QVGA resolution, but it will retain the 2 megapixel camera of the predecessor. We hope that there would be some improvement in the camera quality department too since the RIZR Z3 deserved some criticism along that line of functionality. The MOTORIZR Z6 is expected to be available in the first half of 2007.
General
Network: GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Announced: 2007, January
Status: Coming Soon
Announced: 2007, January
Status: Coming Soon
Size
Dimensions: 105 x 45 x 16.2 mm, 69 cc
Weight: 105 g
Weight: 105 g
Display
Type: TFT, 256K colors
Size: 240 x 320 pixels, 2 inches
- Screensavers and wallpapers
- Downloadable logos
Size: 240 x 320 pixels, 2 inches
- Screensavers and wallpapers
- Downloadable logos
Ringtones
Type: Polyphonic, MP3, AAC
Customization Download
Vibration: Yes
Customization Download
Vibration: Yes
Memory
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot microSD (TransFlash)
- 64 MB internal memory
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot microSD (TransFlash)
- 64 MB internal memory
Data
GPRS: Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD: No
EDGE: Yes
3G: No
WLAN: No
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.0
Infrared port: No
USB: Yes, v2.0
HSCSD: No
EDGE: Yes
3G: No
WLAN: No
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.0
Infrared port: No
USB: Yes, v2.0
Features
OS: Linux - based
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games: Yes
Colors: Black
Camera: 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, video, flash
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC/AAC+ player
- T9
- Organizer
- Calculator
- Built-in handsfree
- Voice dial
- Voice memo
Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games: Yes
Colors: Black
Camera: 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, video, flash
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC/AAC+ player
- T9
- Organizer
- Calculator
- Built-in handsfree
- Voice dial
- Voice memo
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 780 mAh
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 7 h
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 7 h
LG VX9400 V CAST Mobile TV Phone from Verizon Wireless
At today's CES event, LG announced the LG VX9400 V CAST Mobile TV phone to be offered by Verizon Wireless. The new phone will be available in Q1 2007, and will support V CAST Mobile TV. The phone is a slim and sleek, bar-style design with a large LCD screen for optimal television viewing and new, cutting edge features.
V CAST Music and Video are also accessible with the VX9400, as are Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0, Bluetooth capabilities, one-touch speakerphone, and a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder. With an external memory card, users can record up to one hour of video.
"The LG VX9400 is yet another benchmark in a long line of firsts for LG Mobile Phones," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. "V CAST Mobile TV is truly groundbreaking in mobile phone technology, and we are proud to be among the first manufacturers to support this service that will change the way we use mobile devices forever."
V CAST Music and Video are also accessible with the VX9400, as are Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0, Bluetooth capabilities, one-touch speakerphone, and a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder. With an external memory card, users can record up to one hour of video.
"The LG VX9400 is yet another benchmark in a long line of firsts for LG Mobile Phones," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. "V CAST Mobile TV is truly groundbreaking in mobile phone technology, and we are proud to be among the first manufacturers to support this service that will change the way we use mobile devices forever."
Specs:
* V CAST-capable
* V CAST Mobile TV - check out the latest streaming television programs on your wireless phone
* V CAST Music - download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto a microSD memory card
* V CAST Video and 3D Games - download or stream video clips from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers
* Get It Now-capable - download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
* Mobile Web 2.0-capable - customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
* microSD Memory Port to store music, pictures and customer generated videos (card sold separately)
* Flash User Interface for Clear Images/Text & Fun Animations
* Standalone Mode (RF Off)
* Music Only Mode (RF Off except Bluetooth)
* 1.3 megapixel camera with flash
* Self-Portrait capability and mirror for self-portraits
* Resolution: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160x 120 pixels
* Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels
* Up to 4x digital zoom
* Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode
* Editor - zoom, rotate, crop
* Bluetooth capable (v1.2) - compatible with headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), advanced audio distribution, file transfer, object push for vCard, basic printing, audio/video remote control
* Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music
* TXT, Picture and Video Messaging capability - send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
* My Account access - access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
* Instant Messaging capability
* One-touch speakerphone
* Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
* Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup
* My Account
* Voice memo recording
* 13 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
* TTY/TDD support
* Hearing aid compatible (M4-Rating)
* Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools
* 500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
* Speed dial (98 entries plus a voicemail default)
* English and Spanish language support
* Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy
* Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
* Dimensions: 4.04" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.73" (D)
* Weight: 4.06 oz.
* Soft-Feel coating for comfortable and firm grip
* Slim and stylish swing bar design with large (2.2") color LCD for optimal (landscape) TV viewing
* LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, 13 lines
* Standard battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer
* Usage time: up to 3 hours and 35 minutes
* Standby Time: up to 12 days and 12 hours
* V CAST-capable
* V CAST Mobile TV - check out the latest streaming television programs on your wireless phone
* V CAST Music - download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto a microSD memory card
* V CAST Video and 3D Games - download or stream video clips from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers
* Get It Now-capable - download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
* Mobile Web 2.0-capable - customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
* microSD Memory Port to store music, pictures and customer generated videos (card sold separately)
* Flash User Interface for Clear Images/Text & Fun Animations
* Standalone Mode (RF Off)
* Music Only Mode (RF Off except Bluetooth)
* 1.3 megapixel camera with flash
* Self-Portrait capability and mirror for self-portraits
* Resolution: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160x 120 pixels
* Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels
* Up to 4x digital zoom
* Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode
* Editor - zoom, rotate, crop
* Bluetooth capable (v1.2) - compatible with headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), advanced audio distribution, file transfer, object push for vCard, basic printing, audio/video remote control
* Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music
* TXT, Picture and Video Messaging capability - send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
* My Account access - access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
* Instant Messaging capability
* One-touch speakerphone
* Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
* Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup
* My Account
* Voice memo recording
* 13 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
* TTY/TDD support
* Hearing aid compatible (M4-Rating)
* Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools
* 500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
* Speed dial (98 entries plus a voicemail default)
* English and Spanish language support
* Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy
* Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
* Dimensions: 4.04" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.73" (D)
* Weight: 4.06 oz.
* Soft-Feel coating for comfortable and firm grip
* Slim and stylish swing bar design with large (2.2") color LCD for optimal (landscape) TV viewing
* LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, 13 lines
* Standard battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer
* Usage time: up to 3 hours and 35 minutes
* Standby Time: up to 12 days and 12 hours
LG Viewty DivX Mobile Phone
The super sleek and stylish LG Viewty is the first in LG’s new line of high technology handsets and boasts a number of ‘world first’ features never seen before on a mobile handset, including 120 fps video recording as well as unique camera functionality such as manual focus, image stabilizer and handwriting. LG Viewty will go on sale from mid-October starting from Europe and on to other regions.
LG LB3300 Music Phone
The LG-LB3300 features a touch wheel key, LED lighting, a 1GB built-in memory for storing 256 songs. It also gives users an option to store more with 4GB expandable external memory option. Users can play their favorite songs in 8 equalizer settings including natural, pop, classic, jazz, and etc.
LG-LB3300 supports Bluetooth headphone, so you can roam hands free. As announced, the latest cell phone model will be available in two color options black and white. Later in Feb 2008, LG plans to roll put its pink model too.
LG LB3300 Specifications:
* Networks: CDMA
* Dimensions: 103x48x14.7 mm
* Display: 2”, TFT, 262K colors
* Camera: 2-megapixel
* MP3-player
* Memory: 1 GB onboard, microSD cards (up to 4 GB)
* Connectivity: Bluetooth v 2.0/2.0+EDR, USB 2.0
LG KG290 Slider Phone
One complaint that has so far emerged about the phone online in comments by users is the fact that it does not come pre-packaged with a USB cord, so if you're thinking about buying one you'll likely need to get a USB cable of your own that works with the phone.
Talk time on the LG KG290 is up to 200 hours stand-by, and up to 2-hours of talk-time. The phone is available in two color choices: black and grey. It is currently available in Japan.
LG KG290 Detailed Specifications:
General Network GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Announced 2007, September
Status Coming Soon
Size Dimensions 92 x 46 x 17.7 mm
Weight 90 g
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 128 x 160 pixels, 1.77 inches
- Downloadable wallpapers
Ringtones Type Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3
Customization Download
Vibration Yes
Memory Phonebook Yes, Photocall
Call records 40 dialed, 40 received, 40 missed calls
Card slot microSD (TransFlash)
- 5 MB shared memory
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD No
EDGE No
3G No
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes
Infrared port No
USB Yes
Features Messaging SMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Colors Black, Gray
Camera 1.3 MP, 1280x960 pixels, video
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/WMA/ААС++ player
- FM radio
- Calculator
- Organiser
- World time
- Voice memo
- Built-in handsfree
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 820 mAh
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Sony Ericsson K770 Cyber-shot Phone
The Sony Ericsson K770i is a lightweight 3G phone, coming in at 95 grams and just 14.5mm thick. There's a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus, plus a 1.9" 240x320 pixel display.
Sony Ericsson K770i Because it's a Cyber-shot branded phone, the K770i comes with more than just a camera. There's a built-in "photo fix" application for helping to adjust those pictures that just didn't quite come out correctly. Plus the K770i has stereo Bluetooth, FM radio, Memory Stick Micro expandable memory (256Mb included in the box), a multimedia player, an email client, web browser and RSS reader. If you're familiar with previous Cyber-shot branded phones, then you'll know what to expect.
Sony Ericsson are quoting an astonishing 10 hours talktime when used on GSM, but this drops down to 2.5 hours when used on a 3G network. Standby time in either mode is a maximum of 16 days which is impressive.
Still, the K770i is unlikely to disappoint, with it's compact frame and unfussy good looks. Just don't expenct people to go "wow" when they see it - the K770i is far too understated to be a head-turner. Sony Ericsson say that the K770i will be available in selected markets from the autumn.
Sony Ericsson PXi Concept
Sony Ericsson K660i Review
Sony Ericsson has announced the launch of the K660, an HSDPA (mobile broadband) enabled phone with clever features like illuminated shortcut keys that only become active when surfing the Net, and desktop tickers that provide regular updates from your favourite websites; all designed to make Web browsing on the move as simple and convenient as at your computer.
The K660 makes browsing the mobile Web straightforward. The phone’s navigation key serves as a "magnetic mouse pointer" when in Web mode, letting you find your way around the page just as you would on a PC.
The K660 is engineered to ensure that you’re not kept waiting for the news or content that matters to you. Music, video or email – HSDPA technology lets you download it all at speeds that are up to four times faster than regular 3G.
The K660 squeezes a 2.0 megapixel camera into its compact frame, making it easy to capture the moment. And since the Web is at your fingertips, it’s just a few clicks to upload your picture to your blog and share it instantly with friends and family.
The K660 makes browsing the mobile Web straightforward. The phone’s navigation key serves as a "magnetic mouse pointer" when in Web mode, letting you find your way around the page just as you would on a PC.
The K660 is engineered to ensure that you’re not kept waiting for the news or content that matters to you. Music, video or email – HSDPA technology lets you download it all at speeds that are up to four times faster than regular 3G.
The K660 squeezes a 2.0 megapixel camera into its compact frame, making it easy to capture the moment. And since the Web is at your fingertips, it’s just a few clicks to upload your picture to your blog and share it instantly with friends and family.
| Sony Ericsson K660i at a glance | |
| Available: | Q1 2008 |
| Network: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 2100 |
| Data: | GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSDPA |
| Screen: | 240x320 pixels, 262k colours |
| Camera: | 2 megapixels |
| Size: | Medium monoblock 104 x 47 x 15mm / 95 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Memory card: | Memory Stick Micro |
| Infra-red: | No |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Yes |
| Battery life: | 9 hours talk / 14 days standby (GSM) 4.5 hours talk / 14 days standby (3G) |
Sony Ericsson P3i
Nokia N80 Hands-On Smartphone
N80 combines high multimedia and business functionality in an elegant and stylish design with a slider form factor, which helps it keep a relatively small size when closed and be suitable for carrying it in your pocket – something most smartphones fail at.
As one of best function rich phones of the N-series, it supports 3G networks with video calling capability, wireless network, a 3-megapixel camera and all this combined with a Symbian operating system turns the handset into a powerful device both for work and fun.
People familiar with Nokia’s “history” may find out that the N80 resembles the legendary 7650 slider, which ran on a Symbian OS too and was the first phone with a built-in camera.
A few years on, the N80 is still using Symbian S60 (a few versions newer) and is one of the first phones in America and Europe to feature a 3-megapixel camera.
A standard Nokia N80 package includes the most essential multimedia accessories like headphones (to use with the player and the radio) and a PC connection cable, which is needed when you want to transfer multimedia files between the phone and a PC.
The Blackberry 8100 (Pearl) in detail (Specs)
- Phone and SMS
- 1.3Mp Camera with "My Album" (an personal on-line album where you can store your photos)
- microSD memory expansion slot
- Extensive Voice recognition
- Corporate Data Access
- Organizer
- Wireless Internet
- quad-band GSM plus EDGE (CDMA version TBA)
- Tethered Modem
- BlackBerry Messenger
Size & Weight: TBA. So far it seems as thin or thiner than a Motorola RAZR.
Keyboard: SureType technology, combines phone and QWERTY layouts for quick and accurate dialing and typing Dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys
Backlit.
Navigation: More durable and lefty-friendly' thumb operated Joystick with and return key.
Voice Input/Output:
- Integrated earpiece and microphone
- Hands-free speakerphone
- Hands-free headset capable
- Bluetooth v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support
User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus
Battery/Battery-life: TBA
Memory: 64MB of internal flash with microSD expansion
Modem: Embedded RIM wireless modem Tethered modem capability for wireless Internet connectivity.
Processor: Intel XScale processor (TBC)
Email Account Compatibility: Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software: Supported by version 4.2 or higher (TBC)
Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server: Supported by:
- Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft Exchange
- Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for IBM Lotus Domino
- Version 4.0 or higher for Novell GroupWise
Accessories Included: USB cable for charging and PC synchronization
Travel Charger and Holster (TBC)
Network: Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS and EDGE networks
Works In: US (850/1900 MHz), Canada (850/1900 MHz) & Europe/Asia Pacific (900/1800 MHz)
Nokia N97 mini
- Dimensions
- Side slide with tilting screen
- Dimensions: 113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm
- Weight (with battery): 138 g
- Volume: 75 cc
- Additional size and shape information: Sliding tilt mechanism
- Keys and Input Methods
- Full slide-out keyboard
- Cover keys (S60 keys, Menu key, Send/End keys, Clear key)
- Touch screen
- Arrow keys
- Dedicated camera and volume keys
- Display and User Interface
- Size: 3.2"
- Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels (nHD)
- Up to 16.7 million colours
- Resistive touch screen
- Brightness control
- Orientation sensor
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light detector
- Colours
- Available colours:
- Cherry Black
- Garnet
- Available colours:
- Personlisation
- Customisable homescreen:
- Widgets
- Themes
- Icons
- Shortcuts
- Menu
- Customisable profiles
- Ring tones: mp3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA
- Video ring tones
- Themes
- wallpapers
- screensavers
- ring tones
- pre-installed themes
- changeable colour themes
- Customisable homescreen:
Sony Ericsson 3G Z610 / Z610i
Sony Ericsson officially presents the Z610 as the "shimmering ‘mirror’ clamshell with hidden depths", I do not know if that is suppose to good or bad, but I'll consider it as a compliment to their new cellphone. Actually, the Z610 looks like fantastic in terms of design and the features are not top notch but they aren't bad either.
The hidden 'magic mirrow' display is probably the most coolest things in the design, it is considered hidden because the external display that uses OLED technology will only be revealed when the phone receives a call or any type of message, other than that the display will be invisible - the effect produced by this magic must be really nice to watch. To give it a jewelry status, a mirror finish was applied on the front cover of the cellphone. Comes with a normal 2.0Megapixel camera which will work perfectly in coordination with the Picture Blog application, just a couple of clicks to upload your photos to a blog and they will be live on the internet to share with friends. The 3G technology is also supported, it comes in handy when there is a 2-inch screen to make use of on videocalls, not to talk about Push Email and RSS feed support when making use of the internet.
The Sony Ericsson Z610 will become available during Autumn in 3 different colors: black, pink or blue.
Full Specifications:
* Imaging & Messaging
o Main screen: 2.0”, 262k colour TFD, 220x176 pixel
o External screen: OLED, 128x36 pixel
o 2.0 Megapixel Integrated Camera
o 2.5 x Digital Zoom for still imaging
o Picture Blog
o Picture Wallpaper
o SVG Tiny 1.1
o Video telephony
o QCIF Video recording and streaming
o VideoDJ™ & PhotoDJ™
o Wallpaper animation
o SMS, MMS (Photo Messaging)
o Predictive text input
o Push e-mail
o Sound recorder
* Music & Entertainment
o 3D games
o Flight mode
o Embedded games
o Java MIDP 2.0
o Music player with support for MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+
o MusicDJ™
o PlayNow™
o Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices)
* Connectivity
o UMTS 2100
o GPRS 900/1800/1900
o Bluetooth™
o Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) support
o USB 2.0 mass storage
o USB charging
o 64MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) in kit. Support of up to 1 GB
o Fast port connector
o Flight mode
o HTML full browser with RSS
o PC Tools and software
* Accessories
CORE ACCESSORIES
o Desk Stand CDS-60
o Travel Charger CMT-60
o Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV705
o Bluetooth Headset HBH-GV435
o Bluetooth Car Speakerphone HCB-100
OTHER ACCESSORIES
o Bluetooth™ Headset HBH- IV835
o Music Desk Stand MDS-60
o Portable Speakers MPS-60
o Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-700
* Availability
Available: Within Q3 2006
o Available colours:
o Luster Black
o Rose Pink
o Airy Blue
The hidden 'magic mirrow' display is probably the most coolest things in the design, it is considered hidden because the external display that uses OLED technology will only be revealed when the phone receives a call or any type of message, other than that the display will be invisible - the effect produced by this magic must be really nice to watch. To give it a jewelry status, a mirror finish was applied on the front cover of the cellphone. Comes with a normal 2.0Megapixel camera which will work perfectly in coordination with the Picture Blog application, just a couple of clicks to upload your photos to a blog and they will be live on the internet to share with friends. The 3G technology is also supported, it comes in handy when there is a 2-inch screen to make use of on videocalls, not to talk about Push Email and RSS feed support when making use of the internet.
The Sony Ericsson Z610 will become available during Autumn in 3 different colors: black, pink or blue.
Full Specifications:
* Imaging & Messaging
o Main screen: 2.0”, 262k colour TFD, 220x176 pixel
o External screen: OLED, 128x36 pixel
o 2.0 Megapixel Integrated Camera
o 2.5 x Digital Zoom for still imaging
o Picture Blog
o Picture Wallpaper
o SVG Tiny 1.1
o Video telephony
o QCIF Video recording and streaming
o VideoDJ™ & PhotoDJ™
o Wallpaper animation
o SMS, MMS (Photo Messaging)
o Predictive text input
o Push e-mail
o Sound recorder
* Music & Entertainment
o 3D games
o Flight mode
o Embedded games
o Java MIDP 2.0
o Music player with support for MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+
o MusicDJ™
o PlayNow™
o Polyphonic ringtones (72 voices)
* Connectivity
o UMTS 2100
o GPRS 900/1800/1900
o Bluetooth™
o Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) support
o USB 2.0 mass storage
o USB charging
o 64MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) in kit. Support of up to 1 GB
o Fast port connector
o Flight mode
o HTML full browser with RSS
o PC Tools and software
* Accessories
CORE ACCESSORIES
o Desk Stand CDS-60
o Travel Charger CMT-60
o Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV705
o Bluetooth Headset HBH-GV435
o Bluetooth Car Speakerphone HCB-100
OTHER ACCESSORIES
o Bluetooth™ Headset HBH- IV835
o Music Desk Stand MDS-60
o Portable Speakers MPS-60
o Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-700
* Availability
Available: Within Q3 2006
o Available colours:
o Luster Black
o Rose Pink
o Airy Blue
Synaptics Onyx Concept; Next Generation Mobile Phone Concept
Answer your phone with the touch of a cheek! Synaptics and Pilotfish have utilised Synaptics' ClearPad touch screen to enable a new mobile user interface in its Onyx next-generation mobile phone concept. The new concept phone uses ClearPad, an optically clear, capacitive touch screen solution, to create a fully adaptive user interface (UI).
The ClearPad input system eliminates the traditional mechanical keys found on phones today and dramatically adapts to present the information and controls a user needs at any given moment. Claimed to be more intelligent than conventional touch screens, the ClearPad accurately recognizes not only points and taps, but also shapes, complex gestures, and proximity to the user's finger or cheek.
This creates new possibilities such as assigning functions to two-finger taps, closing tasks by swiping an "X" over them, sending messages by swiping them off the screen, or answering a phone by holding it up to your cheek. The prototype phone uses a dynamic UI, where applications are layered and opened simultaneously, allowing a seamless flow of information between applications.
"Mobile phones are no longer used just for making calls -- they have become a single access point for critical day-to-day information," explains Clark Foy, vice president of Synaptics. "The Onyx phone is a breakthrough illustration of how advances in interface technology and collaborative design will drive the future of mobile interactions and services."
Collaborative Design
The Onyx phone is the result of collaboration between Synaptics and Pilotfish, under the philosophy that hardware and software are not two separate fields, but interrelated parts of the overall experience of a product. Utilizing Synaptics' ClearPad touch screen technology & interaction design, Pilotfish created a cutting-edge user interface and industrial design model for OEMs to innovate upon.
"The real meaning of this product is about opening up the channels between hand, eyes, and device, and giving people access to actions and information in a way not possible with conventional buttons," says Brian Conner, leader of the design team for the Onyx at Pilotfish in Munich. "When carrying this out, we integrated the approach to designing product form and user interface, and started by focusing on the actions and experiences around the Onyx – the result is a device where the new interaction possibilities are supported and emphasized by the simple, clear form."
About Synaptics
Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad, Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into more than 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality and industrial design.
About Pilotfish
Pilotfish is a progressive industrial design and product development studio based in Munich and Taipei. Specialized in electronic products (consumer and professional electronics, medical & home care, sports & leisure), Pilotfish offers the complete range of industrial design services, from user research to concept development, 3D modeling, prototyping, and batch production. Next to award-winning design (iF, IDEA, red dot, GIO, Best of Comdex), the company also provides mechanical engineering, project management and on-site quality control for tooling and production in Asia. Since its foundation in 2000, Pilotfish has grown to a multinational team of over 20 designers, engineers, marketing and manufacturing experts catering to international brands worldwide.
"Mobile phones are no longer used just for making calls -- they have become a single access point for critical day-to-day information," explains Clark Foy, vice president of Synaptics. "The Onyx phone is a breakthrough illustration of how advances in interface technology and collaborative design will drive the future of mobile interactions and services."
Collaborative Design
The Onyx phone is the result of collaboration between Synaptics and Pilotfish, under the philosophy that hardware and software are not two separate fields, but interrelated parts of the overall experience of a product. Utilizing Synaptics' ClearPad touch screen technology & interaction design, Pilotfish created a cutting-edge user interface and industrial design model for OEMs to innovate upon.
"The real meaning of this product is about opening up the channels between hand, eyes, and device, and giving people access to actions and information in a way not possible with conventional buttons," says Brian Conner, leader of the design team for the Onyx at Pilotfish in Munich. "When carrying this out, we integrated the approach to designing product form and user interface, and started by focusing on the actions and experiences around the Onyx – the result is a device where the new interaction possibilities are supported and emphasized by the simple, clear form."
About Synaptics
Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad, Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into more than 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality and industrial design.
About Pilotfish
Pilotfish is a progressive industrial design and product development studio based in Munich and Taipei. Specialized in electronic products (consumer and professional electronics, medical & home care, sports & leisure), Pilotfish offers the complete range of industrial design services, from user research to concept development, 3D modeling, prototyping, and batch production. Next to award-winning design (iF, IDEA, red dot, GIO, Best of Comdex), the company also provides mechanical engineering, project management and on-site quality control for tooling and production in Asia. Since its foundation in 2000, Pilotfish has grown to a multinational team of over 20 designers, engineers, marketing and manufacturing experts catering to international brands worldwide.
Sony Ericsson K790 & K800 "Cybershot" Phones
Ericsson K790 / K800 at a glance | |
Available: | Q2 2006 |
Network: | GSM 900/1800/1900 (K790i & K790c) GSM 850/1800/1900 (K790a) UMTS 2100 + GSM 900/1800/1900 (K800a & K800c) |
Data: | GPRS + EDGE (K790) UMTS (3G) + GPRS (K800) |
Screen: | 240x320 pixels, 262k colours |
Camera: | 3.2 megapixels |
| Size: | Medium clamshell 105x47x22mm / 115 grams |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Infra-red: | Yes |
| Polyphonic: | Yes |
| Java: | Yes |
| Battery life: | 7 hours talk / 14 days standby (GSM) 2.5 hours talk / 14 days standby |
The BenQ-Siemens AL26 Hello Kitty
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