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Other software includes: An article about E28 in Chinese business journal The Standard cites E28 CEO and founder Roger Kung, a former president of Motorola\'s personal communication Asia Pacific sector, as saying the company chose Linux with overseas expansion in mind, and is talking with US and European partners.
Related story: Samsung Ships Linux Phone
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Motorola A920 Communicator is powered by Symbian OS 7.0 and the UIQ 2.0 user interface. Being jointly developed by 3 and Motorola and exclusively for the 3 video mobile network, the A920 is not only a tri-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) GSM/GPRS device, but also a fully featured 3G UMTS phone designed to showcase 3\'s person-to-person video calling capabilities, as well as its exclusive video content.
A920 weighs 212 g and its dimensions are 60 x 148 x 24 mm . Its 8 MB internal storage memory can be expanded using MMC or SD memory cards (up to 256 MB ). Built-in VGA camera (640x480 pixels, 0.3 MP) can be used for taking both still pictures and movies as well as for 3\'s specific digital services like video calls (3G). Large ( 208x320 pixels), touch-sensitive, 16-bit ( 65,536 colors ) screen, which can also hold up to 20 lines of text, provides perfect quality for watching videos, movie trailers, sports or news clips offered by the "3" network.
Being based on the same user interface and operating system as the first UIQ device - Sony Ericsson\'s P800 - the A920 is compatible with existing UIQ software (except for some applications using specific hardware or features only available on particular device). Unfortunately, the "Three" network operator has chosen to restrict the platform by incorporating a certification mechanism that allows installing and running only certified applications . This means that A920 users cannot use existing software made for the Sony Ericsson P800 until each single application is tested and certified by the "3" itself. This restriction makes almost 500 existing 3rd party programs completely useless for A920 users.
Another serious disadvantage is lack of Bluetooth support even though Bluetooth hardware is present. According to some reports, Three is going to enable Bluetooth at some later stage via a firmware patch. The standard Lithium-Ion battery provides 70 hours of standby, 1,5 hour of talk time or 1 hour of video calls, which is not an impressive result.
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As you can see on the pictures, unlike other UIQ devices, the A920 doesn\'t have any hardware keypad. Everything is carried out using a stylus and Motorola\'s proprietary QuickPrint handwriting recognition engine. Users can also use iTap software for writing text and messages. A920 incorporates AGPS ( Assisted Global Positioning System ) providing support for location based services and also \'typical\' GPS based navigation.
The following screenshots show some A920 specific applications and the look&feel of the A920\'s user interface:
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Motorola A920 Communicator is the first dual 2.5G/3G device based on the Symbian operating system and the UIQ user interface. It provides full phone and PDA functionality and takes advantage of modern, advanced 3G services like video calls or watching streaming video at 3G transfer speeds and nearly broadcast quality. We would call it a perfect PDA/smartphone if not the certification mechanism preventing users from taking advantage of hundreds of exisiting UIQ applications and making it difficult for freeware/shareware developers to offer new programs by forcing them to pass the 3\'s testing and certification process (and most probably pay for it).
Related story: BenQ P30 - First impressions
Source: my-symbian.com
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BenQ P30 uses Texas Instruments\' OMAP 1510 processor based on ARM925 series core (32-bit RISC). OMAP 1510 CPU provides mobile users with enhanced applications performance, enabling the BenQ P30 to deliver a variety of high-performance applications, such as video, still camera, MP3 player and games to consumers without compromising battery life. Furthermore, the OMAP 1510 processor supplies BenQ\'s smartphone with the processing muscle needed to power the device\'s high-level OS and extensive multimedia features, including 65K color TFT display, integrated camera, MP3 audio and MPEG-4 video playback and recording and more.
BenQ\'s P30 handset also includes GSM/GPRS digital and analog basebands from TI\'s TCS2100 chipset. TI\'s high performance TBB2100 dual-core digital baseband leverages an innovative power split technique to provide manufacturers like BenQ with unmatched standby time and power-off consumption, while TI\'s highly integrated TWL3014 analog baseband integrates power management functions for reduced board-space requirements, chip count and development cost.
Unlike Motorola A920, BenQ P30 isn\'t going to use any certification mechanisms or other restrictions making it impossible to use existing UIQ software. This is a good news for all future P30 owners who will be able to take advantage of most of available games and programs made for the Sony Ericsson P800 phone.
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BenQ P30 is the smallest and the lightest UIQ smartphone ever made. Compatible with hundreds of existing applications, not restricted to one operator or its certificates (vide A920), may become a strong competitor to Sony Ericsson\'s P800 and P900 smartphones.
Related story: First Look: Sony Ericsson P900
Source: my-symbian.com
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In addition to the SD and CF Type I expansion slots, the P700 sports a standard USB Host (via cradle), which allows you to connect a wide range of common PC peripherals to your handheld computer. The battery is a comparatively capacious 1440 mAh replaceable Li-Ion unit.
E-Ten Pocket PC P700 is an excellent solution for wireless connectivity, messaging and all the features people have come to expect from a technology-leading PDA. An enhanced connection manager, alone with a built-in GSM/GPRS module for wide area network (WAN) connections, enables users to easily make the connection to surf the Internet, check e-mail, and access corporate servers without complicated settings.
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If you are looking for the latest Asus MyPal A716, this is good news for you. According to Brighthand, the handheld will be available in the U.S. next month. What’s more, you can already preorder it at PROportable.
The MyPal A716 is the first Pocket PC from Asus to come with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless technologies on board. It will run Windows Mobile 2003 on a 400 MHz Intel XScale PXA255 processor, and have 64 MB of RAM (58 MB user available), the same amount of ROM, and both SD and CF expansion slots.
The screen is a 3.5-inch transflective TFT at the standard resolution of 240x320 pixel. The device will be 135 mm tall, 75 mm wide, 17.6 mm thick, and weigh 170 grams. It will be equipped with a 1500 mAh Lithium Ion swappable battery.
The handheld is offered for $499 and will be bundled with three games from PDAMill: Anthelion, Snails, and Gamebox Classics. In order to preorder it, you should send an email to PROportable\'s sales department. The device is expected to be in stock in mid-February.
Source PDALive
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You can download it from here . The site is in Swedish, but includes the following disclaimer in English:
This update is only for Swedish sold Qtek 7070 with software version 1.42.9.2 or 1.50.9.1. To check what version you have press Programs>More>Settings>About, you find the information under ROM update versions. If you try to update with another software version it could damage your Qtek 7070.
I will make a note here that I previously upgraded my QTek to the 1.50.9.1 ROM offered at this website without issue (other than a little workaround to force my phone to accept a ROM from a different "flavour" of QTek 7070). However, we do not necessarily recommend that others do so, and it\'s most certainly at your own risk. Such upgrades are not always advisable - especially if you\'re happy with your current functionality.
I won\'t be doing the update, mainly because I found MSN Messenger quite irritating on the QTek 7070, but also because there\'s no additional functionality or fixes included. Besides, MSN Messenger works quite fine on my XDA II, and is far more usable for people like myself who aren\'t particularly fast with the keypad.
Thanks Matt M
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Note: We were running a screen capture util, so without that running our free program memory bumped up to 16MB after the applications were removed.
Results
As you can see, it\'s a big difference. Now it\'s just about the extra memory is our informal "test group" of 14 users, all have reported less crashes, freezes and when the device would normally struggle with some tasks, all seems to be better. This isn\'t a "cure-all" and most users never have any issues with their Pocket PC Phone, but if you are, this might help. It might be a simple matter of memory, but from what we\'ve seen, even with 13+ MB of program memory these applications cause crashes, once removed the steps to reproduce do not yield a crash.
We\'ve tried to contact T-Mobile,
On the other hand both Sony and Toshiba notebooks use Bluetooth hardware from CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio), so why ActiveSync over Bluetooth works in Toshiba notebooks, works in many other notebooks and with popular Bluetooth USB dongles, but doesn´t work in Sony notebooks?
The answer is simple: different software, meaning: different Bluetooth drivers that Sony and Toshiba use. Possible solution would be to apply in Sony notebooks other software drivers, for example those from Toshiba. However we cannot guarantee that it will work due to some copy protection mechanisms that driver making companies require: for example software from WIDCOMM is looking at Bluetooth MAC ID of given hardware, and if it is not in specific range, drivers will not work. Sometimes however such drivers can be fooled and in fact we managed to run some drivers on hardware from the other Bluetooth vendor.
To get more information about the Bluetooth implementation in Sony notebooks click here and here . The same regarding Toshiba notebooks is here .
Source: msmobiles
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Nokia N-Gage, 6600, 3650, 3660, 7650, Siemens SX-1
UIQ (Sony Ericsson Interface)
Sony Ericcson P900, P800, Motorola A920 (on the "3" Network).
Series 80
Nokia Communicator 9210, 9210i and 9290.
Lots. These smartphones are pocket computers, that have just as much power as the early Pentium PC\'s tht were dream machines just five year ago. You\'ve got storage memory from 4mb on the 7650 and 3650, all the way up to 128mb with an MMC card in the N-Gage and 6600. As a rule of thumb, a 100K application Symbian OS is about the same as a 5mb application on a PC, so that smartphone should comfortably hold 15-20 reasonable applications or games.
For Series 60
Symbianware have Stacker , an application that takes the applications and compresses them so they take up less room in your phone\'s memory. WildPalm have a Gameboy emulator , that allows you to run Gameboy games on your phone. Finally, look at Epocware\'s Handy Book , that can allow you to read Palm .DOC format eBooks - there are thousands of books available from Memoware .
For UIQ
Cesinc\'s QuickOffice lets you open, read and edit Microsoft Word and Excell Spreadsheets on your smartphone - muh more useful than the built in file viewers. OggPlay is a replacement music file player - the OggVorbis format is much more efficient than MP3, see 3-Lib for more details. Finally, for some fun, have a look at Cascata Games , for a wide selection of classic board and strategy game. Checkers and Omar Sharif Bridge are particularly recommended.
For Communicators
FreEPOC have a lot of free software. Two highlights include ABP (A Banking Manager) and Vexed (a lovely puzzle game). RMR Software have lots of good quality apploications. RMRTask is a full To-Do applicaiton, with a lot of functionality. And you can use the 9210 as a modem, but you can route it to use other modems and Broadband connctions using Extended Internet from PsiLoc .
Well you\'ve found here! So make sure you visit the Forums and join in with the chat, ask questions, and get involved. Our sister site, Your Symbian , provides a regular email magazine you can subscribe to. My-Symbian is another community site, which focuses on software releases and updates. Mobitopia provides a wide ranging look at the whole Mobile Device market, not just Symbian, and it\'s a good read as well.
Enjoy Symbian, and enjoy All About Symbian. You\'ve got one of the greatest and most powerful phones on the market. Stick with us and find out how to get the best out of it.
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Related story: Need a case for your Moto MPx200? Here it is
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Nothing but smartphones.
This information was announced about two weeks ago by a Chinese newspaper that Compal had won a contract to product this new MS Smartphone for Motorola.
NOTE: THIS PICTURE IS NOT THE MPx100 - SEE ARTICLE Fake picture of Motorola MPx100
Related story: MPx100, MPx220 MPx300 Smartphones coming
Source: msmobiles.com
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New Release
| Sprint and Sanyo Introduce First Video Phone to Include Press-to-Talk Service: PCS Ready Link Stylish, clamshell-style Sanyo VM4500 also offers camera and camcorder functionality, built-in flash/movie light, speakerphone, and 2.1-inch color LCD display |
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| Media Contacts: Jenny Stevens, Sprint, 913-794-2941 jennifer.l.stevens@mail.sprint.com Michael R. Harris, Harris Public Relations for Sanyo Fisher Company, 714-966-0258 hpr1@earthlink.net ![](\"http://144.226.116.29/sprint/imagelib/images/5_27.jpg\") ![](\"http://144.226.116.29/sprint/imagelib/images/5_26.jpg\") To learn more or purchase this phone, click here . |
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| OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — December 03, 2003 Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS) and Sanyo today announced the PCS Vision SM Video Phone VM4500 by Sanyo, the first phone in the U.S. to feature the ability to shoot digital video clips of up to 15 seconds in length with sound and take VGA-quality digital photos, as well as Sprint\'s nationwide walkie-talkie service: PCS Ready Link. Users can instantly share both video clips and photos with family and friends or share them online using Sprint Picture Mail. The compact, clamshell phone lets users attach a voice memo of up to 10 seconds in length to any video clip or still image. Also included is a built-in, High-Luminance LED that serves as a selectable flash for taking photos or as a movie light. The dual- band/tri-mode phone also offers photo zoom capability and a handy, built-in speakerphone for hands-free conversations. "Since the launch of PCS Vision in August 2002, Sprint has been introducing new features and services designed to make the PCS Phone the third screen in our customers\' lives. The VM4500 from Sanyo includes every application Sprint has launched through PCS Vision from brand-new services such as Video Mail and Ready Link to downloadable ringers, screen savers and games," said John Garcia, vice president of sales and distribution for Sprint. "This phone is perfect for customers who want innovation, fun and more communications options – all in one phone." "We are especially proud of the Sanyo VM4500, with its wide range of on-demand features" said Atsushi Kodera, group vice president and general manager of Sanyo Fisher Company\'s Wireless Communications Division. "Here, for the first time in one stylish handset, is push and talk functionality as well as video, photo, voice memo, zoom and flash/movie light capability. Sprint\'s PCS Ready Link service and PCS Vision fully support the VM4500\'s advanced voice, video and photo functions for superlative wireless performance." The PCS Phone by Sanyo VM4500 is available nationwide in Sprint Stores, RadioShack and Best Buy, or online at www.sprintpcs.com at a suggested retail price of $379.99 with special rebate offers depending on the service agreement. Key features of the PCS Phone by Sanyo VM4500 include:
The VM4500 specifically supports the following PCS Vision applications: Video Mail and Picture Mail – Taking pictures or 15-second video clips and instantly sharing them with family and friends has never been easier. Just point, shoot and share. Web –Stay informed while on the go with full-color graphic versions of popular Internet sites. . Games – Graphically enhanced single and multi player games provide hours of entertainment on your PCS Vision Phone. Ringers - Sprint was the first to offer polyphonic ringtones and now, with Vision-enabled PCS Phones from Sprint, users can express even more personality with hundreds of unique downloadable polyphonic, animated, and voice ringers, including the latest music releases, showtunes and sound effects that can be assigned to specific numbers in the address book. Messaging - PCS Vision gives you more ways to keep in touch than ever. Using Messaging from Sprint, you can send and receive email and exchange text messages -- even join a chat room. Screen Savers - PCS Vision allows customers to personalize their wireless service by wirelessly downloading screen savers right from their phone, many featuring synchronized animation. To learn more or purchase this phone, click here . |
YewNes features:
- Emulates most Nintendo 8-bits games that is more than 1,000 games
- Install ROM files directly from inbox and Memory card.
- Five speed levels, from very fast to very slow.
- Two zoom modes, scaled mode and original size mode.
- Provides fake TV mode (scanline).
- Automatic shot, provide AA and BB Keys, you can release your fingers.
- Snap game screen, you can send your high scroll game screen to friends.
- Key control styles match 3650, 7650/3660/6600 and N-Gage.
The emulator supports Nokia 7650/3650/3660/6600/N-Gage and Siemens SX1. It is available at the price of $23 from YewSoft web site .
As you know, such emulators presuppose that users might use piratical ROMs found on the Web. However, Nintendo’s reaction is yet unknown.
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The latest upgrade to the i-mate™ Pocket PC is now available for download. Please register to obtain the device upgrade. The upgrade will erase all existing information on your device. It is strongly recommended that you synchronise your Contacts, Callender, Mail and Tasks to your PC before updrading your device.
Click here to download ruu15283wwe_cdl.zip (40Mb). This file is approximately 40Mb in size. Extract the file Upgrade.exe to a folder on your PC. With your i-mate™ Pocket PC synchronised run ruu15283wwe_cdl.exe on your PC. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once you have rebooted your i-mate™ Pocket PC, synchronise it to your PC again, to restore your synchronised Contacts, Callender, Mail and Tasks.
To visit club i-mate click here:
www.clubimate.com .
(to register there you need valid IMEI from an i-mate phone)
Matt M awaits the O2 XPhone with even more enthusiasm now ...
I\'ve been reading with interest on PPCW.NET and MoDaCo that the issues previously attributed to Bluetooth on the HTC Voyager are actually the fault of the SD Card implementation in the HTC Voyager. If there\'s nothing in the SD card slot - neither an SD card or the plastic blank - the battery life (especially on standby) is greatly increased, even with Bluetooth on. Some people have indicated that this may also apply to the old model (HTC Tanager, aka QTek 7070, Orange SPV / SPV e100), but this remains yet to be seen. It\'s uncertain as yet as to whether the plastic blank really can cause the same battery drain.
Presumably this will be as simple as a ROM update to rectify, and given the delay in the O2 XPhone release, it could well be resolved before we even see the unit.
Read more over at PPCW.NET and MoDaCo !
In other news, I\'ve been reading over at InfoSyncWorld that T-Mobile Germany have finally released a Windows 2003 upgrade for the MDA. The MDA is effectively the same unit as the original XDA, and it\'s the first official upgrade to Windows 2003 released for this line - perhaps a little late, since the XDA II has now arrived, but I\'m sure there\'s plenty of MDA users who will welcome the upgrade without having to purchase a whole new phone. Certainly I\'m sure there\'s plenty of XDA users who would prefer to go this way.
It\'s really great news, and hopefully will be the fore-runner in updates to T-Mobile USA and O2 Europe/UK users. Unfortunately for O2 Asia users, we already know the answer for further updates here...
Disagree completely? Have your own opinion? Want to add more? Discuss it on the Forums!
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Below that external LCD, you\'ll find the small camera lens and the similarly sized mirror, which allows you to see yourself before snapping a self-portrait. Two volume-control keys and an alternate button adorn the side of the phone.
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Open the phone--you\'ll notice the crisp, large, six-line, 120x160-pixel, 262,000-color TFT display. But we were equally impressed by the spacious, blue-backlit keys, which made one-handed dialing a snap. We also thought the navigation keys and the shortcut buttons were logically placed and well thought out.
Gone are the complicated LG menus found on such earlier Verizon models as the VX1 and the VX10 . With this phone, you can choose between a list or an icon-driven interface. Additionally, you can personalize the phone by selecting a color theme, choosing from any of the included wallpaper scenes, or saving your own pictures as background images.
LG\'s phones typically come with a cradle/charger, and the VX6000 is no exception. We prefer lightweight travel chargers that plug directly into the phone, minimizing the parts you have to carry on the road. But this is a relatively minor faux pas.
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The list of suitable handsets includes the T300, T306, T310, T316, T226, T230, T608, T610, T616, Z600, Z608 and T630 products.
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Naturally, therefore, I was full of anticipation when faced with the prospect of using the Transcriber software to perform the data entry in Pocket PC (PPC). Needless to say, as many of you will agree, Transcriber leaves much to be desired - either translating the entered text incorrectly or simply locking up and refusing to respond at all.
Not being a great lover of the two single character recogniser alternatives available and not wishing to play pick and poke on the on-screen keyboard, I decided to look at the various other options available on the net. There are quite a few out there - at the moment I have a total of six extra input methods installed...
Fitaly by Textware Solutions
Full Screen Keyboard by Spb Software
Quikwriting by New York University Media Research Lab
Resco Keyboard by Resco
Tengo by Xrgomics
WordLogic by Wordlogic Corporation
Each of the following sections is written using the respective package.
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![\"The](\"http://www.mtekk.com.au/images/fitalyletters.gif\")
Fitaly is an ergonomicaly designed keyboard configured in a layout which is intended to reduce stylus travel. The keys are laid out based on the frequency of letter usage with the most common \'e\' and \'n\' taking centre stage. The result is a central area of alphabetic keys laid out in a short, fat capital \'I\' pattern, with a function panel to the left, a number and function panel to the right and two space bars to either side of the centre.
The unusual key placement means that finding the letters takes quite a while to get used to. The above short paragraph took quite a while to enter, even with the word completion enabled. That said I can see how, with a little practice, Fitaly could be a quite efficient replacement for the standard keyboard, it just takes a little getting used to finding where all the letters are.
The Fitaly keyboard is a few pixels taller than the standard keyboard but not enough to really impact on the application area. To the left of the main panel are the Caps, Ctrl and Number toggle keys which remap the keys accordingly. To the right is the punctuation/number panel, then the delete/return/movement panel and finally the special features panel.
Fitaly is flexible and configurable with multiple gesture customisations possible. In addition, the user can also set up expansion shortcuts to further speed up entry of common long terms.
In short, Fitaly has the potential to be an efficient replacement for the standard PPC keyboard, however the learning curve is very steep and will require significant commitment to get the most out of it.
![\"SPB](\"http://www.mtekk.com.au/images/spb-pic04.gif\")
This is a popular alternative entry method which provides just what it says - a full screen keyboard. Initially FSB provides a simple replica of the existing keyboard of PPC, but pressing the top left key fills the entire screen with a keyboard image rotated to the left so that it is viewable by turning the XDA on its side. The sideways screen provides the user with much larger keys to type on, sufficient in theory to use with fingers, the only method which can make this claim.
I say \'in theory\' because my initial experience was not a very satisfying experience. I found that my fingers, while not particularly chunky, would regularly hit the wrong keys. The other issue with FSB is, quite obviously, that it occupies the full screen! The text entry area is limited to a small window at the top of the screen which can show perhaps 30 to 40 characters at best, this makes editing larger pieces of text a little difficult as you tend to lose context.
The layout of the screen limits the number of characters which can be easily accessed via the full screen mode. The full screen includes a Shift, Caps, Delete, Function and two navigation keys. Predictive text functions in the main screen by pressing the move right key when the correct completion of the entered word is displayed. The compact nature of the screen also meant that there are no cut and paste features, at least that I could find, which surprised me a little.
Two final issues I identified would depend on what your XDA is wearing. I found that the standard case got in the way on the right of the logical screen - the band which runs across the top of the physical screen tending to get in the way of the right most keys, likewise the space bar was limited by the case edge but to a lesser degree. If you decided not to use the O2 case and went for one of the hard cases, I suspect that the right handed hinged cases would be a pain since the cover would be between the user and the screen. Not having one of these, I had to mimic it but found the layout annoying.
For simple text messages FSB could be quite good but for major data entry I found it quite hard work. I don\'t think that being able to touch type would necessarily help, since the keys are too small and too close together.
![\"Quikwriting](\"http://www.mtekk.com.au/images/quikwritingscreenshot.gif\")
Quikwriting FREESadly I can not write the review for this very bizarre product, simply because the two times I\'ve tried to use it seriously it has simply locked up on me, failing to display the input pad.
Why bizarre? Well, imagine two squares each containing an eight spoked cog so that they are divided up into nine regions, effectively three per \'row\'. In the corner regions are shown five letters/symbols and in the sides are just three. The idea is to reduce the amount of movement that the stylus makes and keep it in contact with the screen almost continually, making character selections with a series of continual flowing strokes.
I would actually love to try this out if they can fix the bugs which case it to keep locking up, it would make an interesting experience.
![\"Resco](\"http://www.mtekk.com.au/images/rescokeyboard_box.gif\")
The Resco keyboard is probably the least innovative of all the tested input methods. The main input interface is almost identical to the standard keyboard, the small and large font keyboards are both duplicated with some minor key changes to provide access to the additional keyboards (shortcut, calculator/numeric). The usual gestures for capitalisation, etc. are all reproduced from the inbuilt keyboard.
If you want an on-demand calculator and some quick text replacements, then Resco may be for you. For myself, I won\'t be wasting my RAM on it, never mind my money.
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TenGO uses a combination of prediction plus a simplified keyboard layout to speed up the task of entering data. Equal to WordLogic, this is one of the tallest of the data entry methods, occupying a full extra row of keys.
TenGO\'s data entry approach is similar to the predictive text in many mobile phones. It attempts to anticipate the user\'s keying based on just six keying areas and working out possible permutations. The letters on the keyboard has been divided into six areas - the three rows, each split down the middle - the idea being to increase the keying target areas.
So that\'s the idea, so how does it work in practice? well, in truth, fairly average I\'m afraid. I found that often as not I actually had to press as many letters as the word contained and sometimes even one more when the letter combination resulted in multiple words. For example entering \'them\' results in \'them\', \'when\' and \'then\' being offered - fine if you wanted \'then\' but requiring a fifth keystroke for either of the other words. The shorter the word the worse it was - the order that the possible words are presented in did not seem to improve with use, so it doesn\'t appear to learn.
However, general data entry was not the most difficult part, making corrections was the most frustrating part of all. In the event of a mis-key it is not until all the keys have been entered that it becomes apparent something is wrong, since the final word may be so far from the original that it is not possible to guess which letter was wrong - it\'s easier to just delete the word and re-key. Worst is all is when you identify an error after the fact. If you go back to correct a previous mistake before you complete an entry, the program gets confused and combines the existing entry with the correction and you end up with rubbish.
Admittedly TenGO does provide a way of entering words letter by letter, but this is no better than the normal keyboard since each letter most be individually keyed. Numbers and additional characters can be selected via various extra keys.
TenGO is a clever idea but I found it a little frustrating and cumbersome at times. Given enough time, one could become quite adept with it but I couldn\'t quite get into it, besides which the trial version only gives 14 days to test it, which I don\'t think is sufficient to test this sort of software.
(Image courtesy of Pocket PC Thoughts )
![\"The](\"http://www.mtekk.com.au/images/wordlogickeyboard.gif\")
One of the first things which I noticed about WordLogic was the trial duration - 60 days - which is a decent time to assess software which may become your primary method of interfacing with your PPC.
WordLogic occupies as much screen space as TenGO (about one extra row of keys). Two thirds of the area is taken up by a simplified keyboard containing the alpha letters plus a small number of other keys. While technically another pick and poke keyboard, WordLogic implements its predictive text in a novel manner by displaying the five best predictions in the blank area to the left of the keys area and highlighting the most likely next keys in either green or red.
The green and red highlighting is surprisingly effective in speeding up data entry since it makes identifying the next candidate letter much faster. Naturally it is possible to complete any word be selecting it from the displayed list but additionally, by selecting one of the options which has an ellipsis next to it with a longer stylus press or by holding the stylus on a letter, further completions are displayed based on the previous selection.
Numeric and symbolic keypads can be displayed by pressing the appropriate toggle key, while these do obscure the selection area it is unlikely there would be any valid options to display. Words which cannot be recognised can either be added automatically or be a confirmation message.
Of all the pick and poke keyboards, this is probably my favourite, it is the easiest to get used to and I found it the fastest for entering the review text; in addition, I also found it the most reliable when it came to correcting errors in data entry.
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Verdict: Obviously choosing input software for your XDA is a very personal decision and one only you can make, I just hope that this review will give you both options and some guidance. Firstly, I would like to see the software having more than the typical 14 day trial period, two weeks is far too short to assess a piece of software like this especially when trying to do a realistic comparison between many. For me, I suspect I shall end up with both WordLogic and Full Screen Keyboard on my XDA - each has its strengths and weaknesses and I think they will compliment each other well, FSB is also excellent value at under ten dollars US. TenGO has an attraction too, to be fair, but I found its weak dictionary, poor exception handling and apparent lack of learning a weakness - I\'ll continue to try it for the remaining five days I can use it but don\'t expect to be buying it. I would have liked the opportunity to get better aquainted with Fitaly, I can get that it could be be quite effective but again the trial period is too short. Quikwriter is another I\'d like to try again is only for the experience. The only one I would not remotely consider is Resco which I think would frankly be a waste is money.
Disagree with the score? Want to add more? Discuss it on the Forums Mike\'s Scores:! |
[p.s. The conclusion was written using a mixture of WordLogic and TenGO p.p.s I cheated and gave the whole review a final once over on a full size keyboard on the PC]
[Matt\'s Note: I then mucked it all up by reformatting a little for the website. But I promise the original looked very nice! Because of the multiple products reviewed, it\'s not possible to include a "Good" and "Bad" scorecard. An excellent review though, and much appreciated!]
[Matt\'s Note 2: Revised to include screenshots of the various keyboard. Thanks to Pocket PC Thoughts for their screenshot which I\'ve used]
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The Send X has a built-in digital camera (with flash) that can record video clips up to half an hour in length. It is unique unlike others because it has built-in photo editing software so you can tweak your cameraphone photos before you send them off.
Sendo X is due in mid-December, pricing and network operators to be announced.
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Read - MobileBurn - New Sendo X details revealed
Read - infoSync World - Preview: Sendo X
Read - The Inquirer - Glitz marches in step with Sendo\'s X launch
Related news:
Sendo has announced that it expects to sell 900,000 smart phones in 2004
What\'s New in Version 1.20?
• Smart lookup has gotten smarter
• Stylus Free lookup
• Built-in Help menus
• View New Records on Palm OS 5
• Support for 5-Way Navigator on Treo 600
• Touch-Tone Dialing
Developing the technology in conjunction with disposable-lighter maker Toukai, Hitachi has reportedly produced a prototype the size of an AA battery that could power a PDA for up to eight hours.
Fuel cells generate electricity through a chemical reaction between oxygen and a fuel, such as hydrogen or methanol and can continue to produce electricity as long as there is fuel “in the tank.”
Casio, Toshiba, NEC and NTT DoCoMo also have plans to bring fuel cell batteries to market, predominantly using methanol as the fuel.
Fuel cell technology is already available in portable form: Voller energy in the UK recently released a portable hydrogen fuel cell power-pack that can be used to recharge laptops or tools on worksites.
The limited quantity of the phone is not the only caveat, though. The T608 should be ordered by phone only (1-866-PCS-AUTO). In addition, the company has limited the monthly traffic to mere 3MB. This plan is offered for $15 per month, and other service plans providing unlimited PCS Vision access are unavailable.
The T608 will sell for $199.99.
Sprint Statement
Sprint to sell limited quantity of PCS Phone T608 by Sony Ericsson
Sprint announced today that it will begin selling a limited quantity of the PCS Phone T608 by Sony Ericsson in limited distribution beginning the week of Dec. 22, 2003. With Bluetooth technology embedded in the phone, the T608 is able to communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled products by means of a radio link, eliminating the need for a physical connection via cable. The phone will sell for $199.99, and can be purchased through 1-866-PCS-AUTO. PCS Vision is available for $15 per month and gives the T608 3MB of data usage. The T608 is not available with Sprint service plans providing Unlimited PCS Vision access.
This benefit is expected to be seen first for Sprint customers with Bluetooth compatible headsets for convenient wireless use and in handsfree technology being deployed by the automobile industry and other after-market providers. PCS Vision is available for $15 per month and gives the T608 3MB of data usage. Unlimited PCS Vision plans are not available for this handset.
Features of the T608 include:
Jenny Stevens
PCS Media Relations
Sprint
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This is definately a so called killer application !! TextMaker contains so many excellent features like: \r\n\r\n\r\nVodafone Group - the parent company of Vodafone Australia - and\r\nMicrosoft already co-operate on mobile standards but have not signed a\r\ndeal on operating systems, the paper said.
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe newspaper described the comments as a setback to Microsoft\'s ambitions in the telecommunications industry. \r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn September US group Motorola became the first operator to announce\r\nplans to use the Windows operating system in its "Smartphone," which\r\nwill be marketed by France\'s Orange in Europe.
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBut Mr Sarin hinted that Vodafone wanted to see further improvements to\r\nthe system before it would consider using it in its handsets, \r\n\r\nThe FT\r\n\r\n said.
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At the time of its debut, the Treo 300 was arguably one of the best phone/PDA designs available in the United States, but because of its PDA leanings, it suffered a little as a phone and was a bit awkward to hold it against the ear. The Treo 600, by contrast, resembles a full-bodied candy bar-style phone. Overall, it\'s only about 3 percent smaller than the Treo 300 (2.4 by 4.4 by 0.9 inches, not including the antenna), though it weighs slightly more (6 ounces). But because of its design, the Treo 600 seems more compact, and it fits more comfortably in your hand and your pocket.
One small gripe: Without the signature Treo flip cover, the screen, though recessed, tends to get covered with fingerprints and dust quickly. While our test unit didn\'t have one, the final version will include a protective sleeve for those who want to use it.
By far, the biggest design innovation is the rocker switch with a center button, which Handspring refers to as the five-way. This navigational button is similar to the ones found on many phones and Palm Tungsten handhelds, and it allows you to control nearly all of the Treo 600\'s functions--not just the phone features--with one hand. It works amazingly well. The applications included with the device, such as the POP3 mail program, the Blazer browser, the P-Tunes MP3 player, and the Kinoma video player, are already enabled for the five-way; many others are in the works.
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Treo 600 and Sony Ericsson P800 side-by-side
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The backlit keyboard is another story. It\'s significantly smaller than even the miniature keyboards on competing devices. The rounded, asymmetrical keys and some smart software compensate a little, but we found it difficult to adjust to the cramped keyboard, though we use BlackBerrys on a daily basis. Still, it\'s acceptable for short URLs or text messages and is a reasonable trade-off to keep the size and weight down.
The jog dial on the side is gone, replaced by volume buttons for the ringer and the phone only. A separate switch atop the Treo turns all device sounds on and off; with the latter, the mobile goes into vibrate mode. Also on top is a power switch, an SDIO expansion slot for adding memory or accessories such as a Wi-Fi adapter, and a metal stylus. At the opposite end is the headphone jack, which unfortunately uses the space-saving minijack that we\'ve derided on other compact PDAs such as the HP iPaq 1940. On the back are the VGA camera lens and a second speaker tuned specifically for the vastly improved ring tones and alarms, as well as the speakerphone. While no cradle is included, this is a relatively minor omission, considering most people will be satisfied with the compact charger and USB syncing cable.
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| Pocket-friendly: Slightly larger than a pack of gum, the VX4400 is compact. | Love it! The rocker key denotes the calendar with a heart icon. |
![](\"http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/20815588-2-200-DT3.gif\") Ring around the keypad: It\'s a whole new dialing game with the numbers placed in a circle. | ![](\"http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/20815588-2-200-DT2.gif\") Big on size and features: The unique design is too bulky for most pockets. |
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The Eten P300 may be a good alternative to the MPx200. It\'s currently available for roughly $500 making it very affordable for most users looking for a data centric device with voice capability. Keep in mind that this is a Pocket PC phone which does offer a larger screen size.
The Eten P300 runs on the latest Windwos Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC. It sports a camera on the front face just opposite the warning light and ear piece.
Read the rest of the review along with really cool pictures here and here .
![\"image\"](\"http://www.mobilegizmo.com/images/uploads/smartphone/P900.m.jpg\")
Additional Key features from the press release
• Large TFT touchscreen with 65K colours
• 5-way Jog Dial for rapid selection of many of the functions
• Office Handsfree (speaker phone) function
• Voice dial, voice answer, and ‘magic word’ activation
• Integrated Digital Camera for still pictures and video clip recording
• Video and audio players (including an MP3 Music Player)
• Multimedia Messaging (MMS), SMS, EMS and E-Mail
• Combined Web and WAP browser
• High speed data communications using GPRS
• Memory Stick® Duo™ Slot for up to 128 MB removable memory
• Personal Organizer with Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Written and Sound recorder
• Calculator
• Document viewers for E-mail attachments and downloaded files
• Games with widescreen and sound capabilities
• Built-in stylus for touchscreen operation
• Support for TTY devices
• BluetoothTM, Infrared, and USB connectivity
• PC and remote synchronisation (SyncML) Outlook and Lotus v2
• Easy personalization of appearance and tones using Themes
• M-Services & MeT (Mobile electronic Transactions)
• Corporate Telephony
• Flight mode
• Tri-band communication giving international operation
• Symbian OS 7.0 Platform: C++ and JavaTM SDKs
UPDATE: Sony Ericsson announces the P900 today. See the Press Release .
Read - the INQUIRER
Read - GSMBOX.COM.UK
Read - MOBILEBURN.COM
Related story: Vaja Classic - 991 & 992 for Sony P900
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“Just as the success with games played via Bluetooth and Infrared, there are great opportunities for consumers to play games also over the mobile networks. With the advent of faster network technologies and more phones capable of downloading colour games, we see that there is a great deal of opportunities for Online Gaming” says Cameron Stewart, Senior Manager Global Product Marketing.
The trial will ascertain the market demand for Online games by conducting in-depth consumer research as well as measuring the performance of \'Real time\' and \'Turn Based\' online gaming in mobile networks.
The Trial Solution is based on the networking solution for Multiplayer gaming - Terraplay Move. Terraplay recently shared the podium with Synergenix, winning the Ericsson Application Award of the year for best mobile game application with ‘Rally Pro Content’. The Terraplay solution enables network operators and publishers to provide gaming services in fixed or mobile environments. For application and game developers, Terraplay currently provides tools for Windows and PlayStation 2, and for all download enabled mobile devices, including mophun, J2ME, Windows Pocket PC, Windows SmartPhone and Symbian OS.
The trial starts in mid December and will continue into the early 2004. The trial is available for consumers who own T300, T306, T310, T316, T226, T230, T608, T610, T616, Z600, Z608 and T630 products.
More information: http://www.sonyericsson.com/fun
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Confirmed: Motorola MPx220 will be arriving at the end of Q1 2004.
This is an update to smartphone\'s posting:
The reported device may turn out to be Motorola\'s i930. The i930 will have a built-in digital camera with flash, a large 65,000 color display, an SDIO expansion card slot, and run on both the iDen and GSM cellular networks. Don\'t expect the i930 to launch until the end of next year. This is good news for Nextel subscribers, and give customers of yet another mobile operator access to the Smartphone platform.
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I plan on a full review of the XDA II in a few weeks, but I know many of you need this info sooner than later so here are the details so far:| In Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition you can switch the GPRS Setting method you use when you make a GPRS connection. In the GPRS setting utility there are two choices to select from. The first choice is PAP authentication. PAP stands for Password Authentication Protocol. This is a less sophisticated authentication process that uses clear text passwords. The second choice is CHAP authentication. CHAP stands for Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. CHAP negotiates a secure form of encrypted authentication between the server and the client. AT&T wireless used CHAP authentication for connecting to the internet via GPRS. Windows Mobile 2003 has a simplified wizard for setting up your connection that eliminates a lot of the guess work that existed in the previous version. You can use the wizard to configure and connect your XDA II to the internet for web and WAP browsing. In this tutorial I will be using the i-Mate from www.Expansys.us with an AT&T Wireless SIM chip installed. Configure GPRS Access on the AT&T Wireless Network ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/CHAP.JPG\") ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/Class.JPG\") 1 Tap Start 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap Connections 4 Tap GPRS Setting 5 Select the CHAP authentication radio button 6 Optional: Tap the GPRS – Setting tab * Select the time slot you wish to use: Class 8 (4R1T) indicates 4 receive slots and 1 transmit slot Class 10 (3R2T) indicates 3 receive slots and 2 transmit slots If your primary use is to download content from the internet, email, and other data heavy information Class 8 will provide you with better performance. Class 10 takes away 1 of the receive slots and gives you an extra transmit slot, this will be helpful if you send a lot of email, MMS pictures, transmission of large files or data. 7 Tap OK * Your device is now ready to make connections. Configure Device for Internet Web Browsing 1 Tap Connections 2 Under My ISP, select “Add a new modem connection” 3 Enter a name for your connection; I used “GPRS Connection” 4 From the Select a modem drop down box choose Cellular Line (GPRS) 5 Tap Next 6 In the text box labeled “Access point name” type in “proxy” with out the quotes 7 Tap Next 8 Leave the User name, Password, and Domain fields blank 9 Tap Finish 10 Tap OK * Your device is now ready to browse the internet. ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/Connections.JPG\") ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/display_19.JPG\") Configure Device for WAP Access 1 Under My Work Network, select “Add a new modem connection” 2 Enter a name for your connection; I used “WAP” 3 From the Select a modem drop down choose Cellular Line (GPRS) 4 Tap Next 5 In the text box labeled “Access point name” type in “proxy” with out the quotes 6 Tap Next 7 Leave the User name, Password, and Domain fields blank 8 Tap Finish 9 Tap the Proxy Settings tab 10 Place a check in both boxes 11 Leave “Proxy server” blank 12 Tap Advanced 13 Leave HTTP and Socks Server fields blank. 14 Enter 10.250.250.250 for your WAP server. Ensure your port number is 9201 15 Enter 10.250.250.250 for your Secure WAP server. Ensure your port number is 9203 16 Tap OK twice * Your device is now ready to browse WAP sites. To view the AT&T Wireless WAP site enter wsp://home in the address bar in Internet Explorer. ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/display_21.JPG\") ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/display_16.JPG\") You XDAII will now switch between WAP sites and Internet sites on the fly. The connection change takes only a few seconds. Windows Mobile Phone Edition does not have an intuitive way to disconnect your GPRS connection. To manually disconnect you can depress the “end call” button on the device for a couple of seconds and that will end your GPRS session. Additionally you can start a GPRS connection by accessing an application that uses the internet like internet explorer or by tapping the radio icon on the today screen and selecting your GPRS connection type. ![\"image\"](\"http://www.pdatoday.com/images/uploads/display_22a.JPG\") That\'s it for now, I will make changes as needed to this tutorial. If you use another wireless carrier and would like to share your connection settings we will be happy to post them to help our non AT&T Wireless readers. P.S.: If this tutorial was helpfull, please visit a couple of our ad sponsors to help support our site. --Bill Landon Senior Editor PDAToday.com MaximumPDA.com Update 12.06.03 6:00PM Timothy Lee points out the port numbers were wrong for Secure WAP. Document updated. Thanx Tim. |
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\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo access this FAQ click \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nhere\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\n\r\n',`nnet_data`='Some sample questions/answers:
To access this FAQ click here .
Related story: Rumor: Picture of the MPx100?
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The smartphone named CoolPAD688 is manufactured by Yulong . It is designed to be marketed locally in mainland China. M-Systems\' Mobile DiskOnChip is a critical component in the phone, delivering 32MB of capacity for storage of data and the boot code. Based on the Motorola DragonBall SVZ processor, the CoolPAD688 runs the Nucleus operating system, which is also stored on Mobile DiskOnChip.
"DiskOnChip was easy to integrate with the Nucleus OS and DragonBall CPU, which helped us to be the first to bring a CDMA-1X smartphone to the market," said Ming Li, vice president of R&D for Yulong Telecom. "Compared to NOR and raw NAND flash, DiskOnChip is a reliable solution with a low cost structure that has enabled us to create the best smartphone for the Chinese market."
Visit M-Systems for more information.
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Emulator of Game Console : gnuboy
Emulator of Game Console : PocketScumm
Emulator of Game Console : PocketSNES
Emulator of Game Console : SmartNES
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Game : Doom
Game : Pacman Clone
Game : Puzzle
Game : RPG : NetHack
Game : Rubik : Cube
Game : SmartPhone Bet
Game : Snake
Game : SnakeSP
Game : Sokoban Clone : Boxy Pocket
Game : Tetris Clone : Smartris
Game : Tomato Blaster
Network : AttachSmart
Network : eVB Whois
Text Editor: Orneta Notepad
Utility : DB Viewer
Utility : File Explorer : Smart Explorer
Utility : Oxios Hibernate
Utility : Registry Editor : PHM Registry Editor
Utility : Remote PC Control : SmartVNC
Utility : Screenshot taker : Smart SS
Utility : Stopwatch
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Video player : Pocket TV
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The device is more or less based upon the same hardware and specifications as the Orange SPV Smartphone, which I have yet to see in this country. Jenneth has one, but even she seems to prefer the QTek 7070 given its slight design differences which seem to enhance the usability, and the fact that it\'s "application-unlocked" out of the box. This means that you can buy basically any application for the phone and install it. With the SPV, however - unless you use an unlock utility - you must buy only "certified" products.
Because this is a much more recently released product than the O2 XDA - which has been reviewed to death elsewhere - you\'ll find that this review goes into more detail about the product itself than the XDA review did.
You get the phone itself, a reasonably comprehensive manual, a clip-on camera, a USB sync cable (which has provision to connect the AC adapter in order to synchronize and charge simultaneously), and an AC adapter with interchangeable components for use in different countries (eg. US and Australia). No headset - which the Orange SPV does come with - and no cradle.
I really don\'t miss the cradle. I hate lugging them around when I\'m on the move. A simple AC adapter will do me fine, although I also have the Belkin USB Sync Charge cable for the XDA - which also fits the QTek 7070, although you have to reverse the way you connect the cable to the XDA - that allows me to charge my phone from USB or vehicle power - so I don\'t stress as much about forgetting the AC adapter.
The headset is a big omission though. Luckily for me, the replacement headset I purchased for my XDA also connects and works with the QTek 7070 - in some ways, it works even better than the XDA.
The 2.2 inch, 176x220 resolution screen is a little pokey when you\'re used to the comparitively generous Pocket PC screen. Nonetheless, 64k colour helps ease the pain - especially with examining your photos. In terms of readability - very good. I think that the colour depth helps this considerably.
If you can comfortably read most mobile phone screens, you\'ll be able to do so with the QTek. Naturally, it\'s quite customizable (mine has a photo of my little girl as the background), so you have to be careful that the "Home" screen text is visible against the background.
Navigation on the QTek 7070 is pretty easy. The standard "soft utility" buttons - as seen on so many other phones, where the function of the button changes dependent upon your location in the menus - are here, right underneath the screen itself.
From the Home screen, you can use the utility buttons to access "Programs" or "Contacts". Programs takes you through the Smartphone equivalent of the Start Menu, with a menu layout displaying programs 1 - 8, 9 being a "More" option for the next page. By default there are about 3 pages of programs, ordered by expected usage - so the first screen has Inbox, Contacts, Calendar, Internet Explorer, Photo, Camera, ActiveSync, and Call History. The second page has MSN Messenger, Settings, SIM Manager, Speed Dial, and STK Service. Lastly come your Accessories and Games, where you can setup MMS (which still does not work with Vodafone), use the Calculator, initiate the Modem Link, or play Solitaire.
You also get a "joystick" control which allows navigation left, right, up, and down through menus. Often it\'s easier - where a numeric alternative is presented - to press the relevant number. The joystick is pretty touchy and prone to mistake (for example, while you\'re in a moving vehicle).
Two additional buttons are added, the "Home" and "Back" button. I have seen this functionality implemented on other phones, but in this instance it\'s essential for navigation - especially the Back button, if you\'re using the joystick. This will return you to the previous menu. Home will, as suggested, return you to the Home screen.
The Home screen itself is quite useful, and will be reasonably familiar to users of the Pocket PC Phone Edition. It is customizable to a certain extent, but the standard features tend to be a digital clock (as well as network status and provider name), upcoming appointments, Messages (including SMS, MMS, and Email), and Profile. You can use the joystick to navigate to upcoming appointments, messages, and profile as a quick way to access your Calendar, Inbox, and Profile settings.
On the left hand side of the phone are volume controls, the ever-present Record button (which I never seem to use), and the power button. The power button can be used in a similar manner to Nokia phones, where you can use it as a shortcut to select different profiles. In addition, you can initiate Device Lock, Key Lock, and Airplane mode - as well as, of course, powering the device off and on.
Device lock is a handy function which will automatically lock the device after an interval - and it can only be unlocked through entering a password. Key lock is the standard soft utility "Unlock" followed by the # key, and cannot be set to occur automatically. That\'s okay to me - I like the password functionality of Device Lock better.
Airplane mode will switch just the radio stack off - making the phone safe for use on an airplane. Nonetheless, given that you can power the smartphone off altogether, it\'s probably best to. Most airline attendants don\'t understand phones being able to be on without the GSM operating. You can even be told off for operating your Pocket PC on airplanes (I have), even though you can\'t actually turn these off. It is pretty handy though for cinemas and for instances where the signal is too low to take a call and you\'d prefer to divert to another number (like I do when at home).
In addition, the left hand side features an SD card slot. Having used my SD card with the XDA for some time, I can appreciate the wisdom of putting the slot at the side (rather than underneath). I\'ve nearly lost the SD card several times with the XDA.
On the right hand side of the phone is the headphone jack. We\'ll talk about the headphones later.
At the bottom of the phone is the connector slot, which serves both to charge the device, synchronize it, and connect the camera.
Accessorize your phone
QTek 7070 accessories are very hard to come by. Luckily, the XDA stereo headset and the Belkin Sync Charge cable for O2 XDA work with the 7070. The most reliable place I\'ve yet found for these accessories is Harris Technologies .
The XDA stereo headset works well with the QTek 7070, and is automatically recognised. The QTek will switch into the "Headset" profile, allowing for different settings while the headset is connected. Stereo headsets are becoming more common in mobiles. It takes a little getting used to - the voice of the person you\'re speaking to appears to be right in the middle of your head if you have both earphones in - but it\'s terrific for MP3 playback.
The Belkin Sync Charge cable is really terrific. It comes with a car adapter for charging in the car, and acts as a USB cable for synchronization to your PC. The wiring of the cable allows the USB power to charge your phone while connected to the notebook. Really cool.
The camera is pretty good, although I have to say that I use it little (preferring to use my digital camera instead). You have to have suitable lighting - no flash - and the resolution is relatively low, but it\'s certainly passable. Perhaps if I had MMS functionality with Vodafone, I\'d use it more. The video capture is pretty nice - highly compressed, but the sound and pictures are nonetheless quite good. If you\'re seriously going to use this feature, though, I\'d advise using an SD card. I have a 128Mb SD card which I use for storing both photos and MP3s.
The provided USB cable works just fine, but I naturally prefer to use the Belkin cable. If you don\'t want to spring for the cost of the Belkin cable, it will certainly do. In conjunction with the AC adapter, you can still charge while synchronizing. I just like not having to worry about a power point being available.
There is no case provided with, or available for, the 7070 in Australia. I had to order a Piel Frama case from overseas - which nonetheless is a very nice case, and would be nicer still if it didn\'t press the keys for me when I close it.
[-split:Battery life-]
Battery life really is pretty poor. I cannot go more than a single day without needing to charge - whether I\'ve had many incoming or outgoing calls - and I worry about spending an entire day away from my chargers. Fortunately, unlike the XDA, if you run out of battery, you do not lose your settings - at least, not as far as I\'ve seen. The IPSM technology included in the phone ensures that your files and settings stay.
I have not seen an extended battery for the QTek 7070. It would be nice, given that the battery is fully replaceable, but I am doubtful as to whether we will see one before a newer, better phone comes out.
The included memory seems pretty low - 12.53Mb, with 7.5Mb of that available as storage. However, this is as seen from a Pocket PC standpoint, and perhaps it\'s not that bad. It certainly isn\'t any worse than older Pocket PC\'s! Nonetheless, we expect the forthcoming O2 XPhone to improve upon the available memory considerably.
Now the biggy - Radio Stack
The Radio Stack - we can\'t ignore it. Given that the O2 XDA and QTek 7070 share similar radio stack implementations (perhaps even the same) because they are both manufactured by HTC, it\'s impossible to ignore the problems encountered with the XDA\'s radio stack.
The radio stack is the component of the phone that provides GSM and GPRS connectivity. Without this, you would just have a mini-Pocket PC.
The radio stack has pretty much the same issues as with the O2 XDA. Perhaps a little bit more resilient - but not much. I\'m talking here about the tendency to lose signal altogether where the signal would just be low for other mobiles. This perhaps would be bearable if not for the inability to recover without either entering and then exiting Airplane Mode (turning the radio stack off and then on), or turning the phone off and then on.
In addition, I have encountered on occasion the inability to make outbound calls or GPRS data connections without doing the Airplane Mode shuffle. I have not encountered any radio stack corruption such as that encountered with the XDA - probably because the radio stack updates are integrated into the main firmware update.
Signal reception does seem better than the XDA, but only marginally. Hopefully this will be boosted in the O2 XPhone.
[-split:Support-]
As far as I can see, support is non-existent in Australia. My query to Optus - as resellers of the phone - about support and firmware updates resulted in a reply telling me to contact the manufacturer. Not exactly what I wanted to hear, given that the manufacturer appears to have no Australian presence whatsoever (even worse than O2), and that there is no one website to connect to for updates.
A web search for the QTek 7070 yielded the one firmware update I have had (1.50). This review is based on this firmware, as the initial firmware that Optus supplied (and branded) in the phone was self-evidently quite buggy.
Community based support is about the best you can hope for.
I do use it in preference to the XDA when it comes to making and receiving phone calls. For email when I don\'t have my XDA - it\'s passable, but the small screen really does make for a disadvantage for browsing and email. There\'s some clever tricks done to maximize the readability, but nonetheless I feel that - given the choice - I prefer the XDA for all uses other than phone calls.
I believe this is a much more consumer-oriented product than the XDA. With the XDA, you are really under-utilising the device if you don\'t make use of the email, calendar, web browsing - and other applications such as vehicle mileage. With the 7070, you are probably over-utilising the device if you rely on it for this functionality. I believe it\'s really only intended for the occasional use of email and browsing. The calendar functionality is slightly annoying (especially reminders, which you can only ever snooze for 5 minutes, or dismiss).
I tried using MSN Messenger on it once (before Microsoft updated the Messenger servers, effectively disabling access to MSN Messenger via the QTek through lack of updates to the firmware). Unfortunately, I\'m not the fastest at SMS in the first place, and I found T9 text input a little tricky on the Smartphone (it insisted on picking ridiculous words - compared to my previous use of T9 on the Nokia 7110, it was laughable). Thus it took me a long time to get a single sentence out. The other person got bored very quickly. This, in comparison to the XDA, where I can use my stylus to scribble messages at my normal writing speed, was not very usable for my own purposes. Your mileage may vary.
Incidentally, the speaker phone on the 7070 does work very well - little to no feedback (or "echo") to the person at the other end of the line.
[-split:Summing Up-]
The QTek 7070 is a good integration of technology. It certainly belongs at the other end of the scale to which the O2 XDA belongs. It\'s far more consumer oriented, and invites less calendar, email, and web browsing usage than the XDA does. There are certainly some good features here - and I do like the device. But if you are a professional on the go, and you don\'t feel like carrying around multiple devices (I carry both the XDA and the 7070 around with me for their individual purposes), I\'d consider waiting for the XDA II or perhaps even the XPhone. If you\'re a consumer with an occasional need for email and web browsing, this - or the XPhone - may be the phone for you. Use around areas with good signal though.
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Verdict: I won\'t tell you not to buy it like I did with the XDA. It is a good device as such, and perhaps there will be a firmware update to fix the radio stack problems. However, it may be advisable to wait for the XPhone and other competitors. The main problem I can see is the radio stack issues and the battery life, and this is where it really lost most of the points. If you can bear those bugs - or perhaps they\'re not an issue to you, then this may be the phone for you. Unfortunately, the complete lack of support in Australia (at least O2 make some pretence) drove the score down even further than the XDA - even though I feel it\'s far better than the XDA in usage as just a phone. Matt\'s Score : 3 / 10 |
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The R880 cellphone is made of anodized aluminum, and similar to the V70, has a face which rotates open when you want to answer a call or dial a number. The R880 weighs just 90 grams, has a 65,000 color screen, and a VGA quality digital camera. The phone is expected to hit the market around April of 2004.
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It includes both wireless voice and data capabilities. It will most likely uses CDMA wireless networks, since that is the standard in Korea.
LG will launch this phone in Korea sometime this month. It is still unknown as to the release of in the US and Europe, though the company did demonstrate this model at a trade show in Geneva in October.
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Cellvic Mycube N110 features & functions:
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You can pull the keyboard and expand it to show the screen. The screen is big!
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The cradle is very nicely built. It is used for synchronizing and charging.
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Instructions below:
I managed to replace the AT&T logo with T-Mobile on the dial up screen, and get rid of the AT&T mLIFE start up screen and replace it with the same T-Mobile logo.
The T-Mo logo gif file is attached for both the splash screen as well as the dialing line when you are making the call. Save both to your IPSM directory on your MPx phone if you would like to use them, or you may just use the instructions below that use the "ms_mobile.gif" file that is the standard MS file, instead of the T-mo files.
Again, you may substitute with any file you like for these images, just place them in the same directory, and change the names to whatever file names you are using. Note: Make sure you use files that are are the same size and color depth as the file it replaces, as an 800x600 image is not going to show up right on the Smartphone screen. :-)
To get rid of the dial up screen logo, do the following;
- Launch PHM Registry Editor (Can be downloaded and installed right to your Smartphone from the following site. http://www.phm.lu/Products/Smartphone/RegEdit/
When you log onto the site from your MPx phone, just download the CAB version. It will install it automatically. )
Once the registry editor is launched go to:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- Software
- Microsoft
- Shell
- Rai
- MSCdial
Press the "Values" softkey
Scroll down to "Banner Image" and press the blue ACTIONS key
Replace " windowsbranding_brick.gif" with "IPSMms_mobile.gif"
Press "Done" softkey
Keep pressing the Back key until you are out of the Registry Editor
Press Home key.
Power cycle the phone.
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To Change the AT&T mLIFE boot up screen, do the following;
Once the registry editor is launched go to ;
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- Software
- Microsoft
- Splash Screen
Press the "Values" softkey
Scroll down to "MSBitmap" and press the blue ACTIONS key
Replace " windowsmLifebootup.gif" with "IPSMms_mobile.gif"
Press "Done" softkey
Keep pressing the Back key until you are out of the Registry Editor
Press Home key.
Power cycle the phone.
Also,if you want to change the Microsoft Smartphone 2002 boot screen, the other entry in the Splash Screen, "CarrierBitmap" can be replaced with whatever gif you want. I elected to use the same T-Mobile gif for all changes. I am certain you can use any gif as long as it is the correct size. I am not certain what that size is........ 128x128, etc...
Take your time and be carefull !!! If you get into trouble during the entry process, press the "Cancel" key and start over.
Final item:
The above process will delete the logo when you are entering numbers to dial, on the keypad, but when you press "Talk", another AT&T logo will appear on that screen. To change that one, do the following:
Once the registry editor is launched go to:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- Software
- Microsoft
- Shell
- Rai
- MSCprog
Press the "Values" softkey
Scroll down to "Banner Image" and press the blue ACTIONS key
Replace " windowsbranding_brick.gif" with "IPSMms_mobile.gif"
Press "Done" softkey
Keep pressing the Back key until you are out of the Registry Editor
Press Home key.
Power cycle the phone.
Requirements
1MB of RAM, 500 kB of storage and Organiser firmware CXC162001 R2A14 or later
Compatible Devices/Operating System
Sony Ericsson P800
Funtions include:
- 1-2 megapixel cameras
- video shooting at up to 24 fps on the Mitsubishi D900i, plus output straight to a TV
- Final Fantasy/Dragon Quest preinstalled (Panasonic P900i/NEC N900i)
- Rolling fingerprint scanner on the Fujitsu F900i
- Document viewer on the Sharp SH900i that will display Word, Excel, PDF and other formats
- Optical character recognition, again on the Sharp phone
Source: http://www.dottocom
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D900i
・Movie : 24fps
・Output for TV and AV
・1.92M super CCD honeycomb
・size : height 106 * width 49 * thickness 27mm
・weight : 120g
・color : silver, pink
・shipment date :Mar, 2004
[-split:N900i-]
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N900i
・Arc line design
・2M super CCD honeycomb
・dragon quest application
・chance capture (i do not know what it is..)
・Rundam memory (i do not know)
・Speed photo mail (i don\'t know)
・size : h102 * w48 * t26mm
・weight : 130g
・color : orange, black, silver
・shipment date : Feb, 2004
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P900i
・Changable outer
・one push open
・1.28MCCD with auto focusing
・visual chat
・64 harmoney ring tone
・final fantasy application
・size : h103 * w50 * t24mm
・wight : 130g
・color : red, black, silver
・shipment date : Feb, 2004
[-split: F900i -]
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F900i
・PC <> phones with synchronization via USB
・finger print authentification
・various image processing
・1.28M CCD
・size : height 106 * width 50 * thickness 26mm
・weight : 114g
・color : silver/navy、black/green、silver
[-split:SH900i -]
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SH900i
・epege File Viewer
Forward mails from PC and see them at phone. Moreover attachment file such as word, excel, pdf files can be seen.
・modeless OCR
・2.02M CCD
・size : h105 * w51 * t25mm
・weight : 125g
・color : red, blue. silver
Source: http://www.dottocom
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Related story: Classic - TH31 for Pocket PC MDAII / XDAII
The O2 XDA II - AKA the HTC Himalaya and the i-mate Phone Edition - is the "second" version of the Pocket PC, Phone Edition. It comes equipped with the Windows Mobile 2003 version of Microsoft\'s Windows CE platform. I\'ve already encountered this through an unofficial WM2003 ROM for the XDA, but to see it integrated via the OEM shows just how powerful WM2003 is capable of being. The specifications of the XDA II - 400Mhz Intel XScale processor, 128Mb RAM, 64Mb ROM, integrated VGA camera, integrated Bluetooth, SDIO / MMC slot, and tri-band mobile functionality (for operation via GSM 900/1800 and PCS 1900, permitting world-wide operation) - make for a device that\'s truly to be reckoned with.
Before I really get started, I have to commend phoneshop.com.au for their responsiveness during business hours, and for their eagerness to help. I ordered the XDA II on a weekend, and emailed them to request a priority delivery and to confirm their stock availability. First thing Monday morning, I had a reply in my inbox detailing that they did indeed have stock, and that they\'d organised an Australia Air Express Priority satchel for delivery Tuesday. Given that they\'re Sydney based, making this an interstate delivery, you can\'t ask for much more. I then emailed them for a tracking number, which they were only too happy to provide on Tuesday morning, while pointing out that it was already in Canberra, so it should arrive shortly. And it did indeed arrive on Tuesday afternoon.
My only complaint in this regard would be the oversized box which my XDA II\'s own carton was shipped in. It was big enough to fit 5 or 6 XDA II cartons in, with no packing - so there was scope for the device to be bounced around somewhat. However, the eggshell carton provided within the XDA II\'s packaging would hopefully cushion this against the blow. This is more a Tech Pacific failing rather than a phoneshop.com.au failing - since the box came direct from them.
All that pales into insignificance once you\'ve opened the oversized carton and seen your first glance of the XDA II box. When you\'ve been awaiting it as eagerly as I have, you really get excited at this point!
I did take some photos of the packaging, the device, the case, and miscellaneous, but as many of them didn\'t turn out so well, I\'ve chosen not to include them.
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I\'m certainly a fan of the polished steel look, and I\'m glad to see that the redundant "antenna" from the original XDA has been removed. Really (according to XDA Developers), this was just for show as well as a place to store the stylus. The stylus is in much the same area, but it\'s smaller in diameter and fits very satisfactorily into the device.
The device is very lightweight to someone like myself. Even my wife is quite happy with the weight. We had a perception that it felt lighter than the XDA, but given that I\'ve been using the Extended Battery for the XDA for some time, I believe it\'s more that we\'re accustomed to the added weight of the battery.
In spite of the new Camera and Record buttons being added to the side, I\'m much happier with the buttons on the XDA II. I\'ve never been much of a user of the record function, but since it\'s remappable to other functions, it\'s certainly a welcome addition. And I might even grow to use the Camera now that it\'s inbuild. I really do love the replacement of the aggravating volume button with a slider that permits you to nudge volume up and down. Far, far improved.
The screen is very nice indeed - sharpness is excellent, and I find it very readable. In comparison with my XDA, it\'s very much sharper - screen colors and text are much more readable on the new XDA II. One could argue that the XDA unit might simply have deteriorated over time, but I certainly can\'t think of a time when it was as sharp. Bear in mind that to do a fair comparison (since my XDA is running Windows Mobile 2003), I ensured that similar themes were enabled, as well as ClearType on both devices.
I love the removable battery in this model, as well as the backup battery. The combination of these two make it very hard to lose data, since you can always just stick another battery in. The provision of a space to charge a spare battery on the cradle is a very welcome addition.
One of the first things I did - given that I had a scratch on my XDA within only a couple of weeks of purchase - was to fit a WriteSHIELD from Pocket PC Techs to the new unit. I had purchased the correct WriteSHIELD in advance (which is the same as used for the Dell Axim X5). These protectors are terrific, and if fitted correctly, do not interfere in any way with screen clarity or responsiveness. In fact, I\'ve grown to prefer the feel of of the stylus against a WriteSHIELD as opposed to the screen itself. It would have been great to include one or two in the XDA II package, but I guess that would stop anyone from buying new ones for at least 6 months (yes - they last for that long).
I very much like the look of the new stereo headset. The replacement of the volume slider with a dial, and the addition of an "end call" button, will make it far more useful for those who don\'t have - or don\'t want - a Bluetooth headset. If I had a complaint, it would be that they appear to have used the same earpiece design, which certainly isn\'t as conducive to wearing as those included with (for example) a Sony Walkman where the earpiece is more moulded to fit a human ear. This means that they can become quite uncomfortable and fall out on occasion. However, this is not a complaint limited to just this device - it\'s pretty common to most headsets included with phones.
The inclusion of a spare stylus is purely common sense. You may lose your stylus, or - if you\'re like me - chew it absentmindedly to the point where it\'s both unusable and unattractive.
The case included seems pretty good. I was never a major fan of the included case with the original XDA, and ultimately replaced it first with a Vaja case, and (once I had the extended battery) a case from EBCases. However, this one rectifies many faults with the original case, with the exception perhaps of the belt clip - which at least is smaller. I don\'t like the little "stick" that you insert the XDA II case onto, but perhaps I\'ll get used to it again. The "flip-down" approach is certainly new to me - all my XDA cases have been "flip-up". Again, perhaps I\'ll get used to this.
The device is much, much faster than my XDA. Naturally the 400mhz processor helps this along. Nonetheless, I\'ve liked the Windows Mobile interface for some time and have previously considered it to deliver a huge improvement even to the XDA. Thus it\'s also in part due to the XDA II\'s software implementation that the device seems to fly. Thus far, I\'ve had no cause to complain. Even a hung Internet Explorer session - because I was attempting to access MTekk.COM.AU via GPRS when the signal dropped - was far quicker to terminate. Call handling of incoming and outgoing calls are most definitely impacted by the performance improvements - no more delays in inbound or outbound calls. Naturally, I need some time to qualify this as definite, but so far, so good.
The O2 XDA II has a recommended retail price of AUD$1,599. This is not the best price you\'ll get - we picked it up from phoneshop.com.au for AUD$1457.68. If we\'d paid more attention to the site, we perhaps could have had more discount - but no matter. A saving of AUD$140 is certainly not to be sniffed at.
I realise of course that this makes it perhaps inaccessible to many people who\'d otherwise love to have such a device. Naturally, the option of a Smartphone rather than this Pocket PC Phone Edition could perhaps be explored (for a little over half the price) - but it depends on what you need. If you need a device that\'s as much a phone as it is a high powered PDA, then this is for you. If you need something which is mainly phone but can be used for PDA functionality - Smartphone.
You will, of course, be able to get the XDA II or iMate Phone Edition (both the same phone) on a plan from mobile providers such as Telstra - but probably not Vodafone. I\'ve seen Telstra Shops offer the original XDA at AUD$0 for a $150 per month plan, although this is not reflected on the Telstra website. It will, of course, be more expensive than an average phone in any case, but the value is probably worthwhile.
Consider that just over a year ago, I paid about AUD$1,700 for the original XDA. This lacked bluetooth, integrated camera, tri-band functionality (which permits the phone to be used worldwide), and SDIO - all of which the XDA II has. In addition, the XDA II has more or less doubled the processor power, RAM, and ROM - and the Windows Mobile 2003 software enhances functionality in a major way. If I were to price the XDA by comparison, I\'d estimate it at about AUD$600. AUD$1,599 is still a high price, but it\'s certainly justifiable given just how advanced this device is. In fact, if it included the integrated WLAN 802.11b and biometrics, I\'d say it was a good price.
Naturally, the integrated camera necessitates the inclusion of some specific software, such as the IA Style Camera and Album applications, but the inclusion of IA Style Caller ID which permits the use of photos with each contact. I will have to play with these somewhat before I can really comment, although I certainly am very happy with the camera operation so far, and these applications seem well integrated.
The slideshow (ClearVue PPT) and PDF (ClearVue PDF) viewers are very welcome, although I still installed the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The inclusion of Wireless Modem (previously added to the XDA via firmware updates) - and especially with its new ability to operate via Bluetooth - is also very welcome. The new Jawbreaker game - which I got used to with my XDA running WM2003 - is of course highly addictive and fun.
The SIM Tool Kit - also previously added to the XDA via firmware updates- is still here, and operates pretty much as ever. Very important for people such as myself who sometimes need to access their bank accounts and have the Vodafone MobileBank functionality. Of course, since I may be switching to Telstra, I\'d lose this functionality anyway, but for the moment it\'s important.
With the original XDA, the radio stack - which provides the GSM and GPRS components of the phone - proved highly unreliable. Most commonly, in an area with low signal from the GSM network, the radio stack would effectively stop responding altogether - it would go into "Search" mode where it was attempting to find a signal, and never actually find a signal again (even if you then changed locations to an area with excellent signal). The only solution to this was to turn the XDA radio stack off and back on again.
I\'m happy to report that after almost 24 hours of having the XDA II in the worst part of the building (which always killed the XDA and QTek 7070 radio stacks), the XDA II has lost signal on many occasions, but has always recovered by itself. In addition, calls can be made or received - in spite of the almost non-existent reception - and apart from the usual GSM problems resulting from a low signal connection (such as being unable to hear an entire sentence without some words dropping out), the quality has been terrific. In fact, thanks to the delay of this review, I\'ve been making and receiving calls all day - on my Jabra BT200 headset - and with the exception of one caller being unable to hear me when I\'d moved the XDA II and signal quality dropped, it\'s been wonderful. GPRS - which is difficult to test in such a low signal area - does work, and works well on any but the lowest signal.
I believe that the radio stack corruption issue on the original XDA has been linked all along to this recurrent loss of signal. I can\'t easily comment on whether the problem occurs now - I\'d need a couple of months to be certain - but I\'m going to be very surprised if it does occur.
So on the radio stack issue, at this point it seems to be resolved in this device.
Bluetooth is very new to me - so I don\'t really have a preconceived notion of what to expect. I\'m very, very pleased with the operation so far. Bluetooth is off by default, but can be switched into On or Discoverable mode. I\'d recommend On if you don\'t want to be " bluejacked ". Bonding was quite easy (once I\'d learnt how to send the Jabra into discoverable mode), and my only issue so far is that it\'s perhaps not so intuitive to use - there\'s a small learning curve, as I\'ll discuss.
On an incoming call, you must answer using the Jabra headset. If you answer using the handset, it won\'t transfer to the Jabra. On an outgoing call, you must initiate purely from the handset. In addition - for reasons I have not yet discovered - if you press the Call button outside of any call, the XDA II ceases to transfer calls to the headset.
In addition, there\'s an issue which has been discussed at great length on XDA Developers, as well as our own forums. The Jabra BT200, on being switched off or recharged, will lose its bond with the XDA II. It really is a simple matter of putting the Jabra into "Discoverable" mode when you switch it on. I feel it\'s something I could get into the habit of doing, at least until a patch or workaround is released. It has been suggested that this is actually a firmware issue with the Jabra. Perhaps, but certainly an updated XDA II firmware could work around it.
I have to say that overall, I\'m very happy with the bluetooth operation and with my Jabra BT200. It\'s hard to know exactly what to expect, since I\'ve never used it before, but I certainly can workaround the minor issues I\'ve found.
I\'ve not had the XDA II for quite 24 hours yet, so it\'s early days for this. Nonetheless, I can say that the known issues mentioned on PPCW.NET (and covered by us in this editorial ) haven\'t really leapt out at me. I know they\'re there, but they\'ve not particularly affected anything I\'ve done so far.
The one issue which I found was when the device was "off" (ie. screen off), and I took an incoming call via my Jabra. The incoming call operated quite fine, but the password screen (I use a password to lock the XDA II when it\'s off) was blank. Tapping with the stylus resolved it, but when I tried to enter my password, the screen went into a "continual refresh" - flickering, without showing the entry of my password. A soft reset resolved this, but it\'s certainly an annoying little bug. I\'m not so sure that it will happen every time though, and I\'m not terribly worried about it.
There\'s plenty I\'ve yet to do with the XDA II - it\'s only early days as yet - so the scope of this review is limited. The most important point - that the radio stack is far more resilient - is what I\'ve spent most time on at this stage. I\'m very happy in this regard, and feel almost certain that this will become my one and only phone. If I can get MMS working correctly via Vodafone (something I\'ve not yet achieved with the QTek 7070), I\'ll be extremely happy.
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I\'m extremely impressed. There\'s little at this stage that can cloud my impression of the device. It\'s very, very well designed, and a massive improvement over the XDA, and in fact over any PDA or phone I\'ve yet had. As I\'ve said on many occasions, I\'m doing this review and will follow up with a more indepth review after I\'ve had a chance to really put the XDA II through its paces. We\'ll see if the score changes any, but at this stage I\'m prepared to give a very high mark. I rarely consider any device to be 10/10, but this comes close. Given the minor issues though, it only just misses out.
Good:
Bad:
Verdict:
I can\'t say much wrong here. I\'ve been awaiting this device for months, and it\'s meeting all my expectations and more. I really do love it so far. If you\'re the cautious sort, I\'d recommend waiting until our extended review (which should hopefully take no more than a couple of weeks). Otherwise, I can\'t see any reason not to warn people against it. Thus far, it\'s really a great PDA phone, and one which HTC, O2, and Microsoft should be proud of.
Matt\'s Score : 9 / 10
Disagree with the score? Want to add more? Discuss it on the Forums !
Courtesy of Matt M at http://www.mtekk.com.au
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5-way gamepad For more information (in German though), including several detailed photos, click here .
Related story: First Steps With Microsoft powered Cellphones
Related story: Motorola MPx200 handset FAQ
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The first thing you notice about the Treo 600 is how much more like a phone it looks and feels. The Treo 300 looks and feels more like a PDA (which I don’t mind), but there was evidently an effort made to make the 600 more like a phone. There is no more “flip lid” to worry about. Rumor is that many folks had the lid break off of the Treo 300 so Handspring eliminated it. Gone also is the jog wheel. It is replaced by a 5 way toggle button located on the face of the device. The toggle controls the screen prompts and cursor in all 4 directions while pushing the center of the toggle activates a function the same as tapping the screen. This control makes the Treo 600 simple to use with one hand, just like a phone.
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The Treo 600 uses Palm OS 5 and has 32mb of memory. There is also a SD I/O slot which allows you to expand the device’s memory. Another added feature is a built-in 640 x 480 digital camera. The resolution is minimal, but I found the ability to snap a quick photo of something and then immediately e-mail it directly from the Treo 600 to be easy and addictive. There are often times I’d like to have a camera available for a quick shot of something and this proved to be just the ticket.
The screen size is 160 x 160 and a bit easier to read in bright sunlight than the Treo 300 (although there is not a tremendous difference).
The keyboard is a bit smaller than the Treo 300 which is a function of the fact that the overall size of the device is smaller than the 300. This smaller keyboard took a bit of getting used to, but once you become accustomed to it, the feel is good and it is easy to use. The buttons have been redesigned and have a better “feel”.
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The phone is Sprint PCS Vision enabled and comes with Handspring’s Blazer Browser version 3.0. This new version of Blazer is Java compliant (something I’ve wanted for a long time) so almost all websites can be accessed without a problem.
The phone quality is good and the integration of the Palm address book is just as good as it is in the Treo 300.
I only have two complaints worth mentioning about the device. One is that there is still not a removable battery. It would be nice to be able to carry a spare battery or two even though the battery life is better than in the previous version. The other is the jack for the headphone which is located on the bottom of the device. With the camera and SD slot located at the top of the Treo 600, the designers probably didn’t have many choices on where to put it, but placing it at the bottom makes using it a bit awkward.
Overall, I rate the Treo 600 as a great device and worth the investment. It’s definitely a step in the right direction of convergence of devices.
I am pleased to announce that Smartfone.net is 110% up and running. Many hours have gone into the migration from the old CMS system to what it is today. I hope that the new design and layout will help you get to the information most important to you.
So please register and help build the Smartfone.net community.
I ask for your feedback and suggestions here so that I can make the site an even better place.
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Founder
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The T616--which is available in several colors but doesn\'t support changeable faceplates--cuts a fine figure. Measuring 4 by 1.7 by 0.7 inches and weighing a mere 3.4 ounces, this candy bar-style phone fits easily in a pocket or the palm of your hand. The stylish case is susceptible to smudges, however; we often found ourselves wiping fingerprint smears off the screen. Also, flip-phone aficionados may find it awkward to hold the small T616 up to their ears.
The generous 65,000-color LCD gives you all the standard information, including time, date, caller ID, signal strength, a battery indicator, and the status of the Bluetooth and infrared ports. The screen also doubles as a viewfinder for the built-in camera; just click a dedicated button on the side of the phone to activate the camera, and hit it again to take a picture.
On the top of the phone, you\'ll find the power button and the IR port, while easy-access controls (including buttons for the camera/shutter release, one-step Internet/WAP access, and volume) grace the left and right sides. Below the screen is a four-way rocker key for navigating the T616\'s intuitive, icon-driven menus. We had a few problems dialing numbers and typing out text messages with the T616\'s tactile, illuminated keypad but otherwise had no other major ergonomic complaints. However, if you\'re toting the phone in a bag or a pocket, we recommend activating the keypad-lock feature to keep from making accidental calls.
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The T616 comes with a laundry list of features, including 23 polyphonic ring tones, a vibrate mode, five-way conference calling, caller ID, voicemail, POP and IMAP e-mail access, text and multimedia messaging (MMS), voice recording, wireless Web access, an 80-item to-do list, e911 support, and voice-activated dialing and commands. Missing from the list, however, is an integrated speakerphone. You\'ll find that the phone has only two preinstalled games: Colourbug and Q*bert, although you can download other games (along with additional ring tones, wallpaper, pictures, and apps) using T-Mobile\'s GPRS network if you subscribe to the carrier\'s T-Zones service.
Ready to snap some pictures? Just click the dedicated camera button on the left side of the camera, aim the lens (located on the back of the phone), and hit the button again to shoot. The pictures we took were surprisingly crisp for a camera phone, but don\'t expect professional-quality snapshots. You can take pictures in low (120x160) and high (288x352) resolutions and even add color effects, such as black-and-white, sepia, and negative tones. There\'s also a Night Mode that increases the exposure in poorly lit environments, as well as a tiny mirror next to the camera lens that lets you frame self-portraits. Just don\'t get too trigger-happy; the phone has a meager 2MB of memory. Unless you delete some extra games or ring tones, you\'ll probably have room for only 60 pictures, each of which average about 30K. Since the phone is MMS ready, you can share pictures with other MMS-ready mobiles supported by your carrier.
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The T616 is easy to customize. You can use your pictures as the phone\'s screensaver or wallpaper, choose from four preinstalled themes, or download additional themes--again, if you\'re a T-Zones subscriber. You can also associate your friends\' pictures and specific ring tones with their names in the phone book. If you\'re musically inclined, compose your own tones with the Music DJ. Budding artists can use a simple image editor to draw rudimentary pictures, which can then be sent to buddies or used as wallpaper.
Armed with both Bluetooth and IR ports, the T616 excels at sharing pictures, ring tones, and contacts. You can also sync with your desktop PIM via Bluetooth and IR. Our Bluetooth-enabled Apple iBook quickly recognized the T616, and our contacts and calendars were synced within minutes. An annoying quirk of the T616\'s calendar, however, is that it doesn\'t support all-day events; if you have any such events in your PIM, they won\'t show up on the phone. Another bug is that the phone\'s "auto time-zone" feature, which supposedly syncs the phone automatically to the time zone you\'re in, kept switching us from daylight-savings to standard time, thus setting all our appointments back an hour. We fixed the problem by turning off the feature.
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We tested this world phone (GSM 850/1800/1900) in the New York metropolitan area using T-Mobile service and found sound quality to be exceptional. Callers told us that our signals were loud and clear, and many noted that they couldn\'t tell we were talking on a cell phone.
For talk time, the T616 clocked in at a mere 2 hours, which was 3 hours shy of the company\'s rating of 5 hours. As for standby time, the phone fared better with a respectable rating of 5.5 days, or 132 hours, compared to the company\'s claims of 310 hours.
We had no problems transmitting files via Bluetooth. Our 14-inch Apple iBook found the T616 within seconds, and soon we were trading files, contacts, and appointments without a hitch.
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"This is the smallest model in the market that offers all three features," Hong said. "We think this will be a hit among the ladies and IT workers."
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Sporty and young, the does not only have a built-in camera, it also has an MP3 player. Targeting fashion-conscious consumers, the device carries a NT$12,900-price tag.Motorola V303 features & functions: ![](\"[insert=motorola_v500c.jpg]\")
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It seems that tech-savvy Taiwanese have an insatiable appetite for fancy and smart handsets. On average, a group of 100 individuals would purchase 111 handsets, said Hong, quoting a market study.
"They switch phones every six months," he continued. "To them, it\'s not just a phone but an accessory."
The article made this statement
Putting its eggs in several baskets, Motorola also launched a PDA phone a couple of days ago, and was mulling over the possibility of developing a Microsoft OS-based smartphone, the executive said.
I was under the impression that Motorola already has a Microsoft OS-based smartphone - hence the MPx200?
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Motorola Combines Beauty and Brains in New Range of Mobile Phones
-New Range of Sleek and Stylish Motorola Camera Phones are Fully Loaded With Fun Features and Personality.
-New Motorola Mobiles are the Perfect Gift For Next Year’s Spring Festival in PRC.
BEIJING, (NYSE: MOT) -- 15 December 2003 -- Take a look at China now. Be it “The Commune’, SOHO apartments or even the design center in the B&Q store - they all have one thing in common. They are all about offering cutting edge design with clever thinking. Why? Because Chinese consumers have high demands and expectations when it comes to what’s fashionable and what’s stylish.
Capitalizing on this trend, Motorola has today introduced a fabulous collection of camera phones designed specifically for those who want to make a statement about themselves and dare to be different. Now these style aficionados can forget dull grey winter and let these gorgeous gadgets light up their lives, add pep to their step and give them more fun from a whole host of new and improved features. The new portfolio, which includes eight new models, is designed for people who appreciate beautiful design and want to be surrounded by stylish things, even the contents of their bags and pockets - and of course their mobile phone.
The new handsets fuse form and function to create hand phones that are as enjoyable to use as they are clever and efficient. Any stylish user will be happy with one of these models, some of which work on the GSM network while others operate on CDMA, making sure that individual preference is fully accounted for and that the phones are easy to activate on an available network anywhere in the country where roaming agreements are in place.
The new Motorola handsets are all carefully tailored for a range of different people who all have one thing in common – they want to make a style statement. The Motorola V880 is that funky mobile designed for the urban hipster, complete with Bluetooth® wireless technology, integrated camera and dual lens, while the model V690 is a phone that makes a real statement with its built-in antenna and sleek design. Sporty consumers will love the feel and the understated design of the model V303 and the more classic gentleman will be at ease with the model V875’s timeless elegance, not to mention its video and camera function and the 40-midi ring tones. Elegant ladies will love the slim and chic model V878. All these mobile phones offer embedded cameras to make the experience of owning, using and sharing, so much richer and more satisfying.
China is the global launch for this range of phones, a reflection of the growing importance of this market whose consumers are constantly in search of the coolest, the neatest and the prettiest models. MOTO designers who created these hand phones in the US and in Korea were inspired by fashion, design and style. ‘Look around,’ said Yoon Ho Choi, Global CDMA/TDMA Industrial Design Director, at Motorola’s Consumer Experience Design Centre in Seoul, ‘Design and fashion are everywhere! Brands, products, and experiences can all be an inspiration for the Motorola designer. I’m waiting for the day when we sell phones in fashion stores and museums. I don’t think it’s too far away.’
The new portfolio is made up of 6 GSM models, the Motorola V878, model V690, model V303, model V500, model V300 and model V600, and 2 CDMA models, the Motorola V880 and model V875. They are expected to be in stores nationwide starting in early January.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com/mediacenter/news
For b-roll film please visit www.thenewsmarket.com/motorola
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Media Contacts:
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+86 10 6564 1902
+86 137 0100 9379
Shelagh.lester-smith@motorola.com
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks in the US Patent & Trademark Office.. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. ©2003 Motorola, Inc.
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| V600 MMS | V878 MMS | |
| embedded 300,000 pixel camera | embedded 300,000 pixel camera | |
| 65536 TFT 176x220 color display | built-in flash | |
| Bluetooth enabled | video Camcorder | |
| Quad-band | 65536 TFT 176x220 color display | |
| caller ID/picture ID | 40 Poly MIDI ring tones | |
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| V500 MMS | V690 MMS | |
| embedded 300,000 pixel camera | embedded 300,000 pixel camera | |
| 65536 TFT 176x220 color display | built-in flash | |
| Bluetooth enabled | video Camcorder | |
| Quad-band | 65536 TFT 176x220 color display | |
| caller ID/picture ID | 40 Poly MIDI ring tones | |
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| V303 MMS | V875 CDMA1x | |
| embedded 300,000 pixel camera | 260K TFT 128x144 color display with 4 color OLED CLI | |
| 65536 TFT 176x220 color display | Integrated camera (CMOS, VGA) with flash | |
| caller ID/picture ID | 40 Poly MIDI | |
| MP3/MIDI ring tones | 10 seconds video camcorder | |
| Tri-band | SyncML based PC synchronization | |
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| V300 MMS | V880 CDMA1X | |
| Built-in 310,000 pixel camera(CMOS VGA) | ||
| embedded 300,000 pixel camera | Dual color display with TFT technology | |
| 65536 TFT 176x220 color display | 64 Poly MIDI | |
| caller ID/picture ID | Picture caller ID | |
| MP3/MIDI ring tones | IrDA and Bluetooth equipped | |
| Tri-band | 10 seconds Camcorder |
Source: motorola.com
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Nokia has a fabulous online phone configurator. The simple Web-based wizard steps you through configuring email, WAP (including provider-specific bookmarks), and MMS. You can even send an arbitrary bookmark, contact, or calendar event to your phone.
And everything is sent to you over the air via smart SMS message. It just couldn\'t be simpler.
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PDA Portal\r\n \r\n\r\nprovides a mobile-accessible directory of mobile-accessible sites, searchable by category, language, or keyword. \r\nIt renders nice and simply in both my mobile WAP and Web browsers on my Nokia N-Gage and Palm Tungsten T3. Useful!\r\n
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Over the past year, we encountered many challenges and frustrations planning and implementing Smartfone.net. Since this is the celebration of a new beginning, I will spare you the detail, but instead share with you our accomplishments. You may have already noticed that Smartfone.net went live for the second time on December 24, 2003 after going through a 110% make over. Successfully implemented a brand new content management system( Nephp by Nelogic Technologies ) with full integration with vBulletin version 3.0 Gamma. This is absolutely a match made in development heaven.This is a perfect time to thank Ahbao, my friend and business partner for being there day and night to assist me with whatever I needed. Also, special thanks to Kenny Ngo, the owner of Nelogic Technologies for his time and efforts that went into customizing Smartfone.net to give it the wonderful look and ease of use. The staff has done a fantastic job posting articles and sharing there thoughts.
Last but not least, Smartfone.net simply cannot exist without you; countless visitors and members. I look forward to your continue support and contribution to help build Smartfone.net into the best community for anyone that owns a mobile device.
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING! Expect much more from Smartfone.net in the up coming new year.
Cheers,
Vincent
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Being techno-mad, I always do my research, and as soon as Hutchinson (Orange) launched their new 3G “3” service with inbuilt videophones, I was instantly drawn to it. I mean, it seems to be the next logical step, high data rates allowing a rough version of video streams, and I always like to be in for a new technology on the ground floor.