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“Another feature, successfully materialized in the handset, is implementation of serial optics. The trend for miniaturization of digital cameras over the past years, has led to achieving quite reasonable dimensions of camera modules for bulky devices as well, such as the N93. The very fact o 5 and 6 Mpix cameras domination over the market puts into question profitability of 3-4 Mpix modules production. At the same time high demand coming from mobile market can prolong life time of these technologies and cut their price even more. On the other hand all manufacturers are vitally interested in including outdated camera modules, because their price is consequentially much lower than that on specially customized for mobile solutions ones. So we’ve reached the point which implies that not always tiny measurements make all the difference, as they can increase the final price dramatically – price is what everything is about.” Read this nice article at mobile-review.com

” The MP4 VOIP phone introduction: It is a USB phone embedded with memory drive. Once you plug it into the PC, the softphone stored in memory will auto run without any additional installation, log in the account automatically, and then you can make VOIP calls freely. The MP4 is microphone attached. So all the voice is passing through MP4’s USB audio device without using the microphone on PC. Users can make a call regardless the sound card, earphone and microphone on their PC are in good conditions or not. Feature • Auto run function under Win2000 sp4 and WinXP sp2• Embedded in Softphone with account information• VOIP Softphone and account information can be stored to be readable for end user• Un-plug & close automatically without affecting PC system operation• PC-to-PC, PC-to-phone, Phone-to-Phone operation• Support MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, WMA, WMV, ASF, WAV• 65K 1.2″ OLED Color display• JPEG, BMP Image playback, auto video playback (AMV)• A-B Re-read function, speed changeable playing• Audio record• Synchronous Lyric Display• 7 kinds of sound effect settings• FM Radio built in• Sound card and driver built in• VOIP softphone built in memory flash” Read more of this interesting device here: via slashphone.com

“HP has just released a bundle of updates for the iPAQ hx2000 series running Windows Mobile 5.0 and the iPAQ Foldable Keyboard. Notes and download links can be found below.• HP iPAQ hx2190/2195, hx2490/2495 and hx2750/2755/2790/2795 (Windows Mobile 5.0) Pocket PC Series Bluetooth Firmware Update: “This package contains a Bluetooth Firmware update file that replaces a section of the original system files for the listed handheld models and operating systems. This update is a permanent update to the ROM, and can only be undone by reflashing the entire ROM.”• HP iPAQ hx2110/2115 and hx2410/2415 (Windows Mobile 5.0) Pocket PC Series Bluetooth Firmware Update: “This package contains a Bluetooth Firmware update file that replaces a section of the original system files for the listed handheld models and operating systems. This update is a permanent update to the ROM, and can only be undone by reflashing the entire ROM.”• HP iPAQ hx2000 (Windows Mobile 5.0) Pocket PC Series Firmware Update: “Fixes issue where the iPAQ Pocket PC stops responding (locks up) when a Secure Digital (SD) card is inserted and the handheld cannot be Powered ON, which may cause the battery to be discharged; fixes issue where the ActiveSync profile is lost when multiple units are synchronized using the same PC; fixes issue that occurs with serial communication at lower baud rates; fixes issue where scrolling through Tasks items does not work; fixes issue where iTask cannot close the Search program; fixes issue where the body of an email disappears when HP ProtectTools is enabled; fixes issue with the Traditional Chinese language version where ChangJie character input is not displayed correctly when HP ProtectTools is enabled; fixes issue with Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) where a WiFi card does not load or unload correctly after resuming from Standby mode; fixes intermittent issue with high-speed SDIO WiFi data streaming where the iPAQ Pocket PC stops responding (locks up); fixes issue where SDIO 56K modem does not work; provides the ActiveSync Mode Switch utility; links the Power button backlight control to the system backlight control; provides HP ProtectTools update version 2.1.0.2659; provides Bluetooth Driver update version 1.7.1.1424 (exception: US English).”• HP iPAQ Foldable Keyboard Driver Update: “Provides [updated] support for the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System.” Many thanks to pocketpcthoughts for this..

“There’s a natural focus on areas of natural interest, but I live in Reading, UK, so you’ll be able to see that I couldn’t do much with the application without travelling hundreds of miles – and I’m not due to do that until the summer. In addition, the functionality in ViewRanger is overwhelming at times. And for both of these reasons you should treat this review as more of a ‘preview’. At the very least, it’ll give you a flavour of the application and encourage you to grab the 15 day trial version for yourself.There are two basic modes, ‘map’ and ‘panorama’. ‘Map’ is the self-explanatory one, with top quality Ordnance Survey maps, into which you can zoom and all lockable to your GPS signal. So, effectively a top-down moving map, wherever you are in Great Britain. The refresh rate is good and, provided you’ve bought the full GB map version (or are using the zoomed out mini-map) you’ll always know where you are, whether on or off road. A read-out of the National Grid Reference is handy, for communicating your position to others.” Read this review here:

“The increasing number of different compact devices is leading to gradual generalization and appearance of ever more functional products on the market. Recently the Korean market has been witnessing the popularity of personal media players (PMP), according to the analysts, they will force out handheld PC in future.The matter is that the emerging media players support plenty of technologies and services – DMB, GPS, radio broadcasting, they are equipped with a large LCD and tools to view Internet pages, i.e. often the functionality is higher than that of PDA. If the forecasts come true, the annual number of sold PMP in Korea would exceed 6 million by 2009.” via mobile-review.com

“Not only equipped with dual screens, the N71 boasts dual cameras as well. A 0.3 Megapixel model sits just above the right corner of the main display for vanity shots and video calls, while an externally-mounted 2 Megapixel variety shoots high-quality stills and records decent video clips. Post-processing and sharing options are extensive, with upload-to-print solutions as well as direct printing through Infrared, Bluetooth or PictBridge. Users can also blog on the go courtesy of Nokia Lifeblog, or share images over plain old MMS. ” Read this nice review here:

“Sony Ericsson today announces the M608c phone and messaging device. This is a fully-specified mobile phone and email tool in an extremely stylish, slim device featuring a touch screen and Chinese character handwriting recognition.With a stylish, handy design M608c is a great combination of mobile phone and PDA based on new symbian OS 9.1 and UIQ 3.0andoffers users great customisation opportunities as well as the ability to buy personal productivity and other applications from the Sony Ericsson Application shop. New push email applications, remote synchronisation and expandable memory give owners a phone and email connectivity in a device that easily fits in their pocket – at just 15mm thick, it is one of the slimmest devices of its kind available. The M608c is a 2.5G version of Sony Ericsson’s recently announced global products, the M600 UMTS handset.” Read more at slashphone.com

“Joining a crowded space, the fashionable LG KG800 slim phone has its work cut out for it. At 95 x 48 x 15.2 mm and 83 g, it’s slim, lightweight and undoubtedly one of the most stylish handsets we’ve ever reviewed – provided one favours minimalist designs, that is. In fact, its front half is completely flush; flick the handset open, and 9 touch-sensitive navigational controls are lit up in bright red. Not only rather cool, the setup works very well indeed, although it takes a little adjustment to avoid accidental presses from resting ones thumb on the surface. ” Read this review here:

Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the recognized leading provider of voice, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business customer, today announced the immediate availability of its WIP300 and WIP330 Wireless-G IP Phones. The WIP300 and WIP330 are the first in a line of Wireless IP telephony products from Linksys that will enable users to make low-cost Voice over IP (VoIP) calls through 802.11g wireless networks.”Voice over IP has clearly emerged as the future of telephone communication and Linksys is leading the way,” said Tarun Loomba, director, product management, Linksys. “With the launch of our family of WiFi phones, we can take the technology to a whole new level.”WiFi phones from Linksys enable high-quality VoIP service through a Wireless-G network and high-speed Internet connection. While both phones provide clear and reliable voice communication over broadband networks, users can select the appropriate phone and Voice over IP Service Provider for their specific needs.WIP330An intuitive user interface on the WIP330 allows users to quickly and easily configure the handset to access available Wireless-G networks. With its built-in Internet browser, the WIP330 can attach to wireless networks including public hotspots which require user name or password access. The browser can also be used to access web-based email, view web sites or even receive Internet-based video, such as that sent by the Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Compact Internet Video Camera.Features of the WIP330 include:
Support for SIP v2 standards
Compliance with IEEE 802.11b/g standards
2.2-inch color LCD display
Support for Quality of Service (QoS)
Enhanced power savings
3-way conferencing, call hold and resume, and caller ID
Fast Hotspot Authentication
Support for auto-provisioning using HTTP or HTTPS for configuration and upgrades

WIP300SecureEasySetup (SES) functionality on the WIP300 makes establishing a connection with a Linksys Wireless-G router as easy as pressing two buttons, one on the phone and one on the router. A highly secure WPA-encrypted connection is established that allows the user to make VoIP calls from within that network.Features of the WIP300 include:
Support for SIP v2 standards
Compliance with IEEE 802.11b/g standards
1.8-inch color LCD display
Call forwarding, call transfer, call history
Backlit keypad
RF and battery level indication
WiFi survey tool
Connection status button
USB charger interface
WiFi Phone RequirementsBoth the WIP330 and WIP300 require a broadband Internet connection, a wireless router or access point with DHCP server, and activated VoIP service.Pricing and AvailabilityThe WIP300 and WIP330 are available immediately through authorized Linksys distributors with estimated street prices of $219.99 and $369.99 respectively. Additional products from the Linksys family of WiFi phones will be launched in the second half of 2006.About LinksysFounded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the recognized leader in Voice, Wireless and Ethernet networking hardware for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit www.linksys.com. visit www.linksys.com.

“SayIt! is the only system wide Text To Speech application for the PalmOSFollow the text as the text is spoken to you in plain english. Very fast in response. Customized for your favorite applications or use the system Edit menu to access SayIt.Features
Speak any text in plain English Language
System Wide access to SayIt
Follow the text as the text is spoken
Customized for MemoPad, Treomail, VersaMail, ChatterMail, SnapperMail, SMS/Messaging and DocsToGo
Have your email read to you
Adjust volume
Support system clipboard. Speak any text in the clipboard
Access SayIt from any system Edit menu where it is supported
Say any text in the text field
Supports SD Card
Use less than 100K of main memory
Stop and Play text
Very easy to use
Intuitive user interface” Check it here: