Archive for December, 2006
LG upgraded the chocolate’s GPRS to EDGE and renamed it from KG800 to KE800 Chocolate Platinum – the second generation of the popular stylish phone. But the EDGE is not the only new feature – the phone has doubled the internal memory (256MB instead of 128) and has microSD slot for memory in addition. The old 1-megapixel camera is replaced with 2-megapixel one with auto-focus and macro mode, and FM radio is added in addition to the music player, with the phone now supporting stereo Bluetooth.
No word on when this new Chocolate will hit stores, but odds are that the “e” in KE800 stands for EDGE (unconfirmed, of course, as the juciest gossip often is). In Europe, the Tri-band GSM/GPRS will initially be availabe in black and silver, while Korea’s CDMA version will feature gold trim around its black exterior. Just lose those terrible “buttons” and you’ll have a pretty decent cellphone there, LG. – Nicholas Deleon
LG KE800 Chocolate Spec:
* GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz), EDGE
* Display: 2” 240×320 pixels, 265K colors
* 2-megapixel 1600×1200 pixels, autofocus, video, flash
* FM-tuner
* Music: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC++, WAV
* Video play/write
* VoD and MoD
* - 256 MB total memory, 60 MB available to user
* Bluetooth, USB
* Talk time – 6 hours
* Standby time - 270 hours
Nokia 6086 is Nokia’s second UMA clamshell and has a number of downgrades from the 6136 but features VGA camera with 4x digital zoom, camcorder and video player, 6MB of memory and a microSD card slot, Bluetooth quad-band GSM/EDGE and Wi-Fi.
Designed for consumers who strive for simplicity and value for money, the quad-band Nokia 6086 cameraphone hides its sophisticated circuitry within a classic design with a large keypad and intuitive user menu. With UMA technology, the Nokia 6086 benefits operators as well, allowing them to deliver voice and data services to their subscriber base over WLAN.
Nokia 6086 Features
* Camcorder and video player
* Wire-free enhancement use and synchronization via Bluetooth
* VGA camera with 4X digital zoom
* 6MB free user memory and microSD slot to enable storage of your favorite music
* Up to 5 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby
The HP iPAQ rw6815 is a compact PDA/Smartphone, which manages to incorporate all the technologies needed for communication yet weighs just 140g. Being a Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone the rw6815 will keep you in contact with family, friends and access the Internet on the move. Wireless Networking 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.2 and IrDA have all been integrated providing additional methods for connection and communication.
Windows Mobile 5.0 has been included with its latest applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and many others. An impressive 128MB of storage memory has been included along with a 416MHz processor.
Features
* Integrated Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone
* Lightweight design just 140g
* Integrated Wireless Networking 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.2 and IrDA
* HP Photosmart 2 Megapixel Camera with LED backlight, 1600 x 1200 resolution
* 2.7” transmissive TFT, 65k colours display
* Total of 192MB Memory split 128MB ROM and 64MB SDRAM
* MiniSD slot for expansion of storage memory
The BlackBerry 8703e Wireless Handheld puts leading BlackBerry functionality such as email, phone, browser, instant messaging and organizer into one compact, integrated device. You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in a thin, stylish, lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard.
With Ev-DO technology the BlackBerry 8703e offers users a rich wireless experience, providing fast email application and browser speeds. It even allows users to connect their laptop or desktop computer to the Internet, using the device as a tethered modem – so they don’t need to carry a wireless PC card.
The BlackBerry 8703e features :
* Phone.
* Email.
* Text messaging (Short Messaging Service and Multimedia Messaging Service).
* BlackBerry Internet Service Instant Messaging.
* Web browser.
* Integrated address book, calendar, memo pad, task list.
* Speakerphone.
* Smart dialing, conference calling, speed dial and call forwarding.
* Full QWERTY keyboard.
* GPS-enabled for location-based services.*
* Bluetooth capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits.
* Integrated attachment viewing.
* Ev-DO* Support, which enables the BlackBerry 8703e Tethered Modem capability,
lets you use the device as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC.
* Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software.
* Polyphonic and MP3 ring tones for personalizing your device.
* Light sensing screen, which adjusts lighting levels automatically
for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing.
* Dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, plus user definable convenience keys.
* 64 MB of memory.
* Rated for hearing aids: M4, T4
The phone is equipped with a rotating QVGA (240×320×262K color) display. There are a 2 megapixel camera, an MP3-player and stereo speakers, Bluetooth and USB interfaces. There is 20 MB of memory onboard extended with a slot for memory cards. In addition to 3G networking it can work under GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, including EDGE. There is an extra camera for video telephony.
Measuring 107×49.2×19.7 mm it weighs 119 g. Its Li-Ion 950 mAh battery ensures up to 120 minutes of talks and up to 200 hours standby.
SGH-P930 Specification:
Standard: UMTS 2.1GHz / GSM/ GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz), HSDPA
Camera: 2 Megapixel + VGA
Display: 2.2” 240×320 262K TFT
Features:
Mobile TV: Digital Video Broadcasting - Handhelds (DVB-H)
Picture in Picture (PIP) function
Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
Video Telephony & Streaming
MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / AAC++
Bluetooth v1.2, USB v1.1, Mobile Printing
MicroSD external memory
Size: 107 x 49 x 19.7 mm
Weight: 119g
Released for Cingular, the LG CU400 allows users to enjoy a variety of cool features. Connect easily with Bluetooth, mobile email, instant messaging, and Push-to-Talk. With the built-in VGA camera, consumers can capture pictures or videos of family and friends. Running on Cingular’s high-speed HSDPA network, CU400 users can entertain themself by downloading video clips with Cingular Video, playing the hottest games, and accessing the latest applications.
LG CU400 Features
* MobiTV and MobiRadio for streaming TV and digital radio service
* MusicID music recognition service
* Bluetooth capable (v1.2) with devices that support the headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, serial port, generic object exchange, object push, and file transfer profiles
* Personal Organizer and Tools including Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Notepad, Tasks, D-Day Counter, Calculator, Tip Calculator, World Clock, Stop Watch, Unit Converter, and Date Finder
Motoroal has launched the 14.5-mm thin ROKR E6 phone in the China market.
The Motorola ROKR E6 provides a winning balance in portable entertainment and business efficiency. Dedicated music keys, expandable memory, movie watching and moviemaking capabilities, plus all of the essential business tools, are just the beginning - the E6 is truly the ultimate entertainment PDA. The new handset offers users a superior mobile multimedia experience in a stylish device that lets consumers create, enjoy, and share their music, videos, photos, and games.
The E6 also has a full-sized SD card slot, allowing it to store up to 2GB of music. Motorola has jettisoned iTunes for the phone, however, and so is using RealPlayer to handle MP3, MPEG4, AAC+, WAV, and RealAudio files. A2DP Bluetooth stereo is supported and there are dedicated playback buttons on the side. Other notable features of the E6 include a 2-megapixel cameraphone, handwriting recognition, a document viewer, and barcode and business card scanners.
Motorola ROKR E6 Features
* 2.0-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom to capture the moment
* CIF and QVGA video capture for up to 5 hours; full screen video playback
* Integrated MP3 player with dedicated music keys and built-in FM radio
* PDA featuring Business Card Reader, POP3 email,
Document Viewer to view PDF,Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, etc.
* Connectivity includes Integrated Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology,
HTML Browser,Hi-Speed
* USB 2.0 EMU, 3.5 mm stereo jack
* Removable SD memory card slot, up to 2GB SD Card support;
8MB dynamic user memory
Sony Ericsson Z310 Features:
Integrated camera
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.
Picture blogging
Take a picture and send it straight to your own blog. Ideal for sharing holiday pics easily, and you automatically build up an archive over time.
Predictive text input
Write text messages with fewer clicks. Your phone anticipates the word you’re writing and finishes it for you.
The Bluetooth experience
Bluetooth™ wireless technology frees more than your hands – it lets your devices talk to each other without tangles, across ranges of up to 10 metres.
Pre-installed games
Unpack, turn on and play. Fun games are embedded in your phone, so there’s always something to amuse you when you’ve got free time.
MMS
Take a picture of where you are, record or write a greeting and send to any MMS-capable phone or email address. Send pictures, text, sound and video
Push email
Instant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly to your phone as soon as they arrive.
MusicDJ
Make your own polyphonic ringtones with a sampler music tool with MIDI drum, guitar, keyboard, bass and brass loops in different music styles.
3-click music downloads
Audition and buy the Top Ten ringtones in three clicks. PlayNow™ is the fastest and easiest way to download a premium ringtone.
Get All You Need, All In One Treo GSM 650 smartphone from palmOne makes it easier than ever to stay connected. It simplifies your life by combining a compact mobile phone with email, an organizer, messaging, and web access. There’s also Bluetooth technology so you can connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Not to mention an MP3 player, a digital camera that captures video, and a vibrant color screen that brings everything to life – all in a device that’s still small enough to fit in your pocket. Seems like Treo smartphones just keep getting smarter. The Treo 650 smartphone looks and feels just like a phone, but it’s so much more. Carry thousands of business and personal phone numbers with you, and dial any of them by name from your contacts list. Or enter a name or number on the QWERTY keyboard. There’s even an on-screen dial pad. speakerphone, speed dial, conference calling, call history, and caller ID make managing all your calls that much easier. Available as a dual-band digital CDMA phone, and as a GSM quad-band world phone. The included VersaMail email client makes it easy to access and manage your email on the go – whether you use a popular desktop email client, IMAP or POP3. View photos, HTML, and even native Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments. Synchronize your corporate Microsoft Exchange email and calendar with built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
Palm Treo 650 Features
* Unlocked for use with your existing GSM 850 MHz, GSM 1800 MHz,
GSM 900 MHz or GSM 1900 MHz service provider and SIM card.
Note: This phone does not come with service or a SIM card.
* Fully integrated phone and PDA with digital video and VGA camera capabilities
* Integrated Bluetooth technology and expansion card slot for
SD and MMC-based memory and expansion cards
* Vibrant 320 x 320 touchscreen display
* Improved backlit QWERTY keyboard
The latest rumors point that Sanyo is preparing a new high-tech phone, as Sprint’s top-of-the-line device, called the M1. The M1 is supposed to combine Sanyo’s high quality of production and voice features with the latest technologies, leaded by 1GB internal memory (it is not sure if it will have microSD slot for additional memory cards), 262k TFT QVGA 240×320 display with additional 262K color external unit (128×96 pixels) and 2-megapixel camera. Sanyo fans would also love that the phone features Bluetooth and EV-DO, as well as GPS and Readylink, and it seems that the M1’s main drawback will be its thickness - 27 to 29 millimeters, which is more than an inch and cannot be compared to slim phones like Samsung’s M610. An image supposed to show the M1, displays a classy black closed clamshell with strange circle key below the display, which resembles the scroll-wheel in iPOD players and probably stereo speakers, which will turn the M1 into a powerful music-oriented phone, too.
The Sanyo M1 Feature
* QVGA display with 262k colors
* EV-DO data (PowerVision)
* Bluetooth with A2DP stereo support
* 2.0 megapixel camera
* Music player with external controls (MP3, AAC, AAC+) and stereo speakers
* Speakerphon