Nokia has announced three new handsets - the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 - designed to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world, at affordable prices. These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks.
Nokia C3
Designed to put messaging and social networking in the palm of your hand this tiny tyke comes packing access to your favourite Instant Messaging, social networking and email accounts, all courtesy of Nokia Messaging.
With Nokia Messaging comes one click access to Ovi Mail (for easy email account creation right on the device) and Ovi Chat (for keeping in touch with your friends). The Nokia C3 also boasts conversational SMS chat, so you can keep on top of your text dialogue and you’ll find your favourite contacts right there on the homescreen, where you’ll also see news and alerts.
The C3 also boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, a two-megapixel camera, 2.4-inch screen and support for up to 8GB of storage on a microSD card.
The C3 will be available in the second quarter of 2010 in a medley of colours including golden white, slate grey and not forgetting hot pinkNokia C6
With a 3.2-inch HD touchscreen display and a slide out four-row QWERTY keyboard, the new C6 brings the best of messaging together with instant access to your favourite contacts and communications. Not to mention a five-megapixel camera and a very respectable seven hours of talktime (in GSM mode).The Nokia C6 boasts a customisable homescreen which will also play host to your favourite contacts, your latest emails and your friends’ Facebook updates. With Nokia Messaging on board, you have support for up to 10 email accounts from your favourite email hosts including Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail and Ovi Mail.The C6 also comes with a five-megapixel camera, support for up to 16GB of storage on microSD and an FM stereo radio. The C6 also comes toting Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation.The Nokia C6 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010Nokia E5
Nokia E5, the latest addition to the Eseries stable, taking the best of the Nokia E71 and E72 and making something even better. Battery life is expected at 18 hours and 30 minutes talk time (in GSM mode). 29 days standby time. Packing the latest version of S60 3rd edition, the Nokia E5 boasts a suite of homescreen features including one-touch access to your favourite contacts, and your favourite social networks. It also boasts Facebook updates direct to your contacts list, so you can always see what your friends are up to and, as it packs the latest version of Nokia Messaging, you get full Instant Messaging functionality too.Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation is on board, as is Ovi Store and with Nokia Messaging comes access to email on the go with support for multiple email accounts, including popular mail services such as Ovi Mail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail and for the business folk, Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler.The Nokia E5’s screen is a 2.4-inch affair which is perfect for showing off snaps taken with the 5-megapixel camera. Below the screen comes two hot keys and dedicated buttons for both the homescreen and messaging and call start/answer and end buttons, the latter doubling as the on off button – like the C3.Like the Nokia E71 and E72 before it, the Nokia E5 is a tidy little number with similar dimensions, though the E5 is approximately 2mm larger than it’s predecessors. On the plus side, it weighs in a whole 2 grams lighter than the E72. Storage is taken care of with 250MB of on-board memory and support for up to 16GB on microSD.The Nokia E5 comes in five mouth-watering colours – Carbon Black, Chalk White, Sky Blue, Copper Brown and Silver Gray.The Nokia E5 is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2010.Labels: c3, c6, e55, GPS, messaging, nokia, ovi
HTC have announced a new QWERTY smartphone in their new lineup for spring/summer 2009.
HTC Snap
We think a mobile phone should be freeing. It should simplify your life while keeping you connected to the people you care about. We designed the HTC Snap to do just that. Connect. Simplify. And look good in the process.
Inner Circle = Quick Connections
Life seems to be speeding up. And with more to organize and less time to do it, your phone should help prioritize the people who matter most to you. HTC Inner Circle keeps you connected to your exclusive few. With the touch of a button, e-mails from your “inner circle” rise to the top for quick access and streamlined communication.
In Sync. In Step. In Tune.
The HTC Snap offers a simple set of features, designed to keep your life running smoothly. Update your calendar, manage your contacts and emails and stay totally organized with the familiar experience of Windows Mobile. Even texting is faster than ever with the friendly QWERTY keyboard.
Simply Stylish
With its slim profile, the HTC Snap boasts an effortless elegance you’ll be proud to display, no matter where your schedule has you running.
Specifications
Processor Qualcomm® MSM 7225™, 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard
Memory ROM: 256 MB
RAM: 192 MB
Dimensions 116.5 X 61.5 X 12.0 mm ( 4.59 X 2.42 X 0.47 inches)
Weight 120 grams (4.23 ounces) with battery
Display 2.4-inch TFT-LCD with LED back light and QVGA resolution
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:
* Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
* Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link speed
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
* Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Detailed Overview : here
Release Q2 2009
Labels: GPS, HSDPA, HTC Snap, Wifi
The new BlackBerry Curve 8900 - previously known as Javelin - has been announced in the German market exclusively on T-Mobile.
With the same high-res screen and new OS as the recent BlackBerry Bold - this handset also features GPS and Wifi but differs from the recent Bold as this model does not feature 3G.
Release in further european markets and networks is expected over the coming months.
Full Press Release here
Labels: Curve, GPS, RIM Blackberry, Wifi
Palm has today released information and specifications of the latest addition to the Treo portfolio - The Palm Treo Pro.
Featuring all data services for todays business and personal use such as GPS/Wifi/3g/HSDPA data services in an attractive piano-black ergonomic design.
This is a touch-screen device operating Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and is ideal for Microsoft Push Email solutions and personal accounts.
Learn more about the Palm Treo Pro at the launch site here
Full specifications can be downloaded from here
European launch will be in September 08
Update: For further details visit:
http://blog.palm.com
http://palm.com/uk/products/smartphones/treopro
Labels: GPS, HSDPA, Palm Treo Pro, Wifi
O2 launch of XDA Mantle in July
The O2 XDA Mantle is the replacement for the O2 XDA Argon.
The O2 XDA Mantle is a touch-screen pocketpc operating Windows Mobile 6 Professional and is designed for the corporate market - with built in fingerprint security sensor as well as
- Windows Mobile 6 Professional – open and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
- 3.5 touch QVGA screen – clear and bright, anti glare
- HSDPA/EDGE/3G (supports up to 3.6 mbps)
- Quad Band
- 3 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus
- Fast 400MHz processor
- Inbuilt GPS capability
- Supports Microsoft Direct Push Email
Available from Mid- July - details to followAlso available for other networks as the HTC 6500 hereLabels: 3g, GPS, mantle, O2 XDA
Nokia's E-series of handsets continues with the introduction of the slim and sleek E71 and E66.
Both offerring professional access to email whilst maintaining the Nokia high standard of voice and data communications.
Featuring data speeds of up to HSDPA and with onboard GPS for sat-nav and other location based services.
At launch these devices are listed as compatible with Nokia Mail For Exchange the Microsoft Exchange connectivity service - compatibility with other professional email systems such as Blackberry Connect is expected.
Expected in Q3 2008
Press Release
E71 DataSheet
E66 DataSheet
Labels: e66, e71, GPS, HSDPA, Microsoft, nokia eseries
HTC Launch latest GPS PDA
Combining a lightweight design, large screen, sat-nav software and strong battery life, the P3470 sets a new standard in affordable smartphone, GPS-based devices. This will be one of the most compact PDA devices launched standing just 108mm tall.
- Quad-band GSM network for global roaming with GPRS/EDGE
- Built-in ultra sensitive SiRFstarIIITM GPS chip
- 2.8” LCD touch-sensitive screen display
- Direct Push Outlook® email
- Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
- Compact at H: 108mm, W: 58.3mm, D: 15.7mm and lightweight at only 122g
- 2.0 mega-pixel camera with macro mode lens
- Wheel navigation for easy zooming of maps
Click here for further details and full specifications,Labels: GPS, HTC, pda
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
