Samsung unveils a new version of the innovative small form factor handset (previous version P300/P310) - this time removing the dial buttons and replacing with an all touchscreen version.
Although lacking 3G it does have GPRS/Edge connectivity for most data services but it is interesting that Wifi has been introduced in such a small device - mini iphone anyone? -
- Triband GSM with GPRS/EDGE
- Dimensions 88x54x8.9 mm
- weight 102 grams
- QVGA touchscreen, 262k colors
- 3MPx camera with QCIF video recording
- 50MB internal memory
- microSD support
- stereo Bluetooth
- WiFi with UMA
- Document viewer
- 960mAh battery with estimated 220 hours standby and 3 hours talktime
Release dates to follow..
Labels: P520, Samsung
Soon to be released by HTC in the UK - the HTC P4550 (Kaiser) is again a full QWERTY keyboard sliding handset along the lines of the previous HTC Tytn. But as you can see from this image it takes the slide (spring-loaded!) on a new slant to improve the typing and viewing experience.
Features also include Quad-Band GSM, 3G and HSDPA, Wifi and built-in GPS with a Windows Mobile 6 operating system and 2.8 megapixel camera.
Release date is due for August - more detailed specifications will follow - please contact us for more details.
Update: Now marketed as the HTC Tytn II - available now to order
Labels: GPRS, GPS, HTC
The First Dual-Mode Cellular and Wi-Fi BlackBerry Smartphone
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM; TSX:RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone. Featuring RIM's thinnest smartphone design with a full and highly tactile QWERTY* keyboard, large and bright display (320 x 240), user-friendly trackball navigation system and best-in-class voice and data functionality, the BlackBerry 8820 also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System), RIM's latest media player enhancements, and a microSD / microSDHC (microSD High Capacity) expandable memory slot that can support current and future generations of microSD memory cards up to 32GB. The BlackBerry 8820 is the first dual-mode BlackBerry handset, combining EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular and Wi-Fi® connectivity for data access and voice support through UMA (unlicensed mobile access) for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service offerings from various wireless carriers around the world.
"The BlackBerry 8820 is an extraordinary business phone for people who really care about mobile communications and productivity. It features all the renowned power and usability of the BlackBerry platform with executive class styling and unprecedented connectivity features, including cellular, Wi-Fi and built-in GPS," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. "The BlackBerry 8820 complements our carrier partners' cellular networks with the added ability to stay connected via Wi-Fi at home, through hotspots and corporate campuses."
Wi-Fi Connectivity
The BlackBerry 8820 smartphone supports the 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standards to enable data access over Wi-Fi connections in the enterprise, as well as through public hotspots and wireless home networks. The smartphone works in conjunction with both BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and BlackBerry® Internet Service and can seamlessly switch between cellular networks and a Wi-Fi network to allow users to access email, Instant Messaging, organizer, web browsing and other mobile data applications.
In-Brief
The BlackBerry 8820 is a quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled smartphone that provides global wireless voice and data capabilities with best-in-class performance. The BlackBerry 8820 features include:
• World Class Phone.
• Built-in GPS.
• microSD / microSDHC Expansion Memory.
• BlackBerry Services – The BlackBerry 8820 can operate with BlackBerry Internet Service and Blackberry Enterprise Service.
• Application Support – The BlackBerry wireless platform gives customers the capability to deploy a variety of applications.
• Multimedia – The BlackBerry 8820 supports the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and comes with the most recent BlackBerry media player refinements, allowing users to play music and search by simply typing the title, genre, artist or album name. Videos can also be played in full screen mode.
• Removable Battery – The BlackBerry 8820 comes with an ultra-thin, high-capacity, removable battery that further extends the exceptional battery life for which BlackBerry handsets are known.
• Accessories – The BlackBerry 8820 comes with a complement of accessories in the box, including a headset, travel charger, USB cable and holster.
FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
More Images and Downloads here
DUE FOR RELEASE Q3 2007
Labels: 8800, Blackberry Wifi, RIM
We have launched Version 3 of FeaturePlus the latest release of our hosted IP telephony solution for home workers, SME and sole traders.
Using any Broadband connection (Ethernet Connection) the IP telephone provides access to the FeaturePlus service for the small branch office with up to 7 extensions. Branch offices can now not only benefit from a whole range of calling and network features provided with the service, but also from using leading edge IP Phone technology A single IP telephone phone can be provided with up to 2 phone lines as standard – one handset, two phone numbers and no need for an additional BT line. This is ideal for a sole trader who would like one phone number for sales calls and another phone number for support calls from existing customers. Each line can have a different ring tone associated with it and this, along with the LCD display, means the user can then tell whether the incoming call is a sales call or a support call. The user can also select which line to call out from.
Do you have home workers in your organisation?
If yes, then why not provide each worker with a FeaturePlus IP Phone? Each phone is sent preconfigured for use and the home worker simply plugs the phone in to an existing broadband router. In seconds home workers have a dedicated business line, with a dedicated phone number (any area code in the UK can be provided - contact us for details) and access to a huge range of calling and network features designed to facilitate flexible working. All your home workers can be managed remotely from your central office, as the service platform (http://www.featureplus.com) can be accessed from any internet connection. If they change address, they simply pick up their phone and plug it in at their new home. AND their phone number and settings stay with them.
For more details contact your business development manager or contact us direct here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The service may not work if there is a power cut or broadband failure.
Access to Emergency Authorities (EA) is provided but won't work in the event of a power cut or broadband failure
Location information will be provided to the EA but will be limited if the user does not register or update location details appropriately.
Nokia has released a new firmware upgrade to the N800 Internet Tablet which not only improves browser access to flash enabled websites (such as Youtube) it also introduces a Skype VOIP application.
Limited to Voice only at the moment (a later release will be able to access the N800's in-built camera) this allows wifi communication for free with other Skype users and by purchasing SkypeOut credits allows calls to landline and mobile phones.
Upgrade your Nokia N800 at the link here
For more information on Skype visit here
For more information on the Nokia N800 please visit the earlier post here
Labels: Nokia N800 Skype
