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“The phone’s connectivity options includes GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth (2.0 with support for enhanced data rate – EDR), IrDA and USB via a Pop-Port connector (with support for USB Mass Storage profile). There is a generous 64MB of internal memory and more can be added via the MicroSD slot, which supports sizes up to 1GB.On the rear, the phone sports a 2 Megapixels camera which should produce reasonable results at 1600×1200. The camera software includes a 4x digital zoom, self timer, three advanced modes (still, burst and video), night mode and brightness functionality, but is not as sophisticated as that found in the Nseries. Video recording and playback at QCIF (176×144) is supported and Real player allows full screen video playback in a variety of formats including H.264 and MPEG-4.” Read this preview here:

“At first glance, the Treo 700p is almost identical to its Windows Mobile counterpart, the Treo 700w. The main difference is a higher density 320 x 320 pixel display and a few distinctive buttons. The 700p hardware features softer, more curved corners, squarer keys arranged in a smile pattern and improved keyboard and button backlighting. The Treo now has true dedicated send and end call buttons. The top rectangular green and red keys are now primarily used for initiating and ending phone calls. The red end key also turns the screen off and locks the device. The home key is now located in the row of application on the far right. The menu key had been moved to the bottom right of the keyboard. The center 5-way navigator is also a bit larger and is a bit easier to thumb around with. The other application buttons are user changeable and by default take you to the Phone app, calendar and email. Size wise, the Treo 700p has dimensions of 5.08″ x 2.28″ x 0.89″ inches (129 x 58 x 22.5 mm) and weighs in at 6.4 ounces (180 g). It pretty much shares the same dimensions and weight as the Treo 650 and 700w. Inside, the Treo 700p is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale processor. The device has been given a boost in the memory department. It includes a 128 MB non-volitile (NVFS) chip for program memory of which 60 MB is user-available for program storage. Both the dbcache and dbheap (internal application memory space) have been increased. The dbheap is now up to 10 MB and the dbcache has a 18 MB capacity. ” Read this nice preview here: Also check this video introduction by Palm’s Executive here:

“An anonymous source sent us some interesting pics of the Sony UX ultraportable which will not sport ANY Tablet OS! From our anonymous source they also state this unit is geared towards the multimedia enthusiast which sports an HDMI port! Also according to our sources May 16, 2006 is the date. The specs we received are below 7″ touch screen, Slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Core Solo, WAN, Biometric sensor, Dual cameras, “UMPC” with Windows XP Pro (not Tablet Edition) 3G Enabled Bluetooth/Wifi ” More photoes at mobilitytoday.com

“China TechFaith Wireless Communication, a supplier of mobile phones and related application software, and Microsoft China have entered into a “strategic collaboration” aimed at promoting the use of Windows Mobile and Windows Media technology, the companies announced May 12.The two companies say they will work together to “improve the user experience and market share of Windows Mobile based devices,” while reducing the time to market and lowering development costs. The strategic partnership covers smartphone and entertainment handset product development, application development, collaborative sales and marketing, and an exchange of talent and technology, according to TechFaith.One of TechFaith’s mobile platforms is the “Windows Mobile 2005 Slide,” shown above. The company lists the following features and specifications for the device: Processor — TI OMAP @ 200 MHz Memory — 512 MB RAM, 512 MB Flash Display — 2.4-inch QVGA TFT with touchscreen, 16-bit color Wireless — GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 Camera — 2 Mpixel CMOS Available options: 256 MB to 1 GB NAND Flash GSM850, EDGE 2 Mpixel CCD camera with autoflash WiFi FM radio QWERTY keyboard ” via windowsfordevices.com

“Nokia will announce on May 16 that future versions of its 770 Intenet Tablet will come preloaded with Google Talk, a free, Internet-based voice communications service, the Wall Street Journal reports. Google Talk offers both instant text messaging and real-time voice communications capabilities, and supports open federation with service providers that support the industry standard XMPP protocol, according to Google.Nokia debuted the compact, handheld Linux-powered 770 Internet Tablet at LinuxWorld in New York last fall. The device offers convenient Internet browsing and email through built-in WiFi, or via a Bluetooth connection to a compatible mobile phone. It boasts a 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touch-screen, plus integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, and a reduced-size MMC (RS-MMC) card slot.Although positioned as an “Internet tablet,” the 770 has much wider applicability. Bundled software currently includes: web browser, email client, Internet radio, news reader, media players, image viewer, file manager, search, calculator, world clock, PDF-viewer, notes, sketch, and games. Additionally, a broad and growing range of software can be downloaded and installed onto the device from the 770’s Maemo.org community website.” Find out more at linuxdevices.com

“Advance Tech has released their final prototype photos of the upcoming pda phone. The smartphone has some nice features like GSM Quadband, WiFi, EDGE, Bluetooth, GPS and support VoIP.The Mobile Advanced Global Integrated Communicator (M.A.G.I.C.) phone has a incredible set of specifications, except the size and weight. It’s like carrying a mini notebook and too large for a hand to hold.China Media Group has received the first production units of the M.A.G.I.C. Convergent Communication device as scheduled. It has the sole distribution rights to the M.A.G.I.C. Convergent Communication device for China and Hong Kong.Mr. CP Loi, Chief Executive of Advance Tech Communications Sdn. Bhd., stated, “We are very proud to have now produced the first M.A.G.I.C. prototype. We are now working closely with CMG to perform all the required testing before formally launching the product in the market place. We have received tremendous response worldwide and the pent up anticipation clearly indicates that M.A.G.I.C. will play a role in shaping the mobility world of tomorrow and how we interact in it.” “Check out the specifications and more features here:

“g-Smart i is the second PDA phone from GIGABYTE. The phone is powerd by Intel PXA272 416 MHz processor with 64 MB ROM and 64 RAM and it runs on Windows Mobile 5 OS.It has a 2.4 320 x 240 pixels 260k color TFT screen, a 2 Megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth A2DP、TV Tuner and supports for 196 polyphonic ringtone and MiniSD for expansion. You can also add a GPS receiver module to it.The phone measures only 19.8 mm thick and weighs 130g. It will be out this month with price at 12000 Taiwan dollar (~667USD) with a 256MB MiniSD bundled.” More photoes at itechnews.net

“Rumor According to a recent report released by Gartner market research group, Palm Inc. has no plans to release any new conventional PDAs or handheld devices for “several months”. This would be a deviation from Palm’s traditional Spring/Fall new handheld release strategy. Gartner claims that Palm is seeking to stagger future new releases with longer intervals between launches stating; “We think it could be several more months before new or upgraded models are launched.” Palm’s Traditional Release ScheduleWith few exceptions (i705 in Jan ’02, T|T2 in July ’03, LifeDrive in May ’05, Treo 700w in Jan ’06) Palm has traditionally released new devices in the April & October timeframes. With their transition into a smartphone-focused company Palm could be looking to alter their long-standing, rather conservative launch schedule. The lack of any new Palm OS handheld news thus far can also be attributed to the general downturn and lack of growth in that segment. Handheld sales growth has remained mostly flat since 2002, while Treo smartphone sales have enjoyed increasingly higher sales and popularity. Models Likely to be Replaced or Upgraded?Palm is still offering three units with the old “PalmOne” branding–the Treo 650 (released Oct ’04), the Tungsten E2 (released April ’05) and the LifeDrive (released May ’05). Looking at Palm’s current lineup, these legacy models will likely be dropped or replaced in the near term. One major reason is simply to get all of the company’s products to carry uniform branding & packaging. Ed Colligan, Palm’s CEO, has previously claimed that new Treos running both Palm OS and Windows Mobile will be released this year. The Tungsten E2 would be the most logical candidate for updating due to the success of the original Tungsten E and its position as a solid PDA at the $200 price point. The LifeDrive has been long rumored to be receiving a 6 or 8gb MicroDrive but with the arrival of low-cost, high capacity SD cards, Palm could be questioning the need to maintain the LifeDrive within the lineup. The two Palm PDA models bearing updated “Palm” branding (Palm TX & Z22) are less than a year old and are likely going to stick around for the foreseeable future. “ via palminfocenter.com

“Directly from VZW itself on an internat site.Exclusively offered by Verizon Wireless, the Motorola Q is an ultra-thin, feature packed smartphone powered by the nation’s most reliable high-speed broadband network. The Q offers Windows Mobile 5.0 OS, flexible email solutions including Wireless Sync, Bluetooth technology, and rich multimedia capabilities via its 1.3 megapixel camera, Windows Mobile Media Player and MMS capability. These powerful features are easily accessed by the Qs thumb wheel, QWERTY keyboard and 5-way navigational key. If there was ever a must-have smartphone – the Q is it. General Features All Digital1XEVDO1XRTTBluetooth EnabledCalendarCamera – FlashCamera Resolution – 1.3M PixelDual Stereo SpeakersE-mail and Internet AccessGPS enabledInfrared PortIntennaMS Windows Mobile 5.0Messaging – Multi Media [MMS]Messaging – Predictive Text InputMessaging – Text [SMS]Microsoft ActivesyncMicrosoft Media PlayerMicrosoft Pocket Exel – view onlyMicrosoft Pocket Internet ExplorerMicrosoft Pocket OutlookMicrosoft Pocket Powerpoint – view onlyMicrosoft Pocket Word – view onlyOTA CapablePC SynchronizationPolyphonic Ring TonesQWERTY KeyboardRemovable Memory Slot – MiniSDSpeakerphoneTTY compatibleThumb wheelVideo CaptureVoice DialingWireless SYNCSpecifications Up to 234 Minutes Usage TimeUp to 212 Hours Stand by Time4.1 oz.4.60H x 2.50W x 0.45D inchesPackaged With Handset Getting Started CD (w/ActiveSync)HolsterMini USB Data CableMotorola Q smartphoneOne Standard Lithium Ion BatteryQuick Reference GuideTravel ChargerUser ManualWelcome CD (w/Wireless Sync)” More at phonescoop.com

“The Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for portable electronics, Krusell, has released their “Top 10”-list for April 2006. The list is based upon the number of pieces of model specific PDA- and smart phone cases that have been ordered from Krusell during April 2006. Krusell’s list is unique due to the fact that their sales of cases reflect the sales of PDAs and smart phones on six continents and in more than 50 countries around the globe.1. (2) Qtek 9100/ I-mate K-Jam2. (1) Palm Treo 600/650/7003. (5) Qtek S200/I-mate Jamin4. (2) Qtek 9000/SPV M5000/MDA PRO/I-mate Jasjar5. (4) Qtek S100/I-mate JAM6. (9) HP iPAQ HW 65xx/67007. (6) HP hx2100/24×0/27×08. (8) Yakumo Delta X/Mitac mio 1809. (-) Fujitsu Siemens LOOX 710/72010. (-) Blackberry 8700 r / c / f / g / v( ) = last month’s position.Qtek 9100/ I-mate K-Jam and Palm Treo 600/650/700 have been taking terms on top of this list for the last five months. Both smart phones are not only Windows Mobile 5.0 powered but also excel with features such as 1.3 Megapixel camera and Bluetooth. – During the coming month we do not expect major changes on top of our list, says Ulf Sandberg, Managing Director at Krusell International AB. – In June, however, watch out for the new touch screen smart phone Sony Ericsson M600. Motorola RaZr V3/ V3i /V3c still number one! 1. (1) Motorola RaZr V3/ V3i /V3c2. (2) Sony Ericsson K750i/D750i/W800i3. (3) Motorola SLVR L74. (7) Qtek 9100/ I-mate K-Jam5. (6) Nokia N706. (4) PalmOne Treo 600/650/7007. (5) Nokia 6230/6230i8. (-) Nokia 6280/62829. (-) Nokia 6680/6681/668210. (10) Sony Ericsson W810i( ) = last month’s position.Motorola RaZr V3/V3i/V3c is still clinging on to the top spot of this month’s list, followed by Sony Ericsson K750i/D750i/W800i and Motorola SLVR L7. – We are awaiting with anticipation the release of the Cyber-shot phone Sony Ericsson K800i, says Ulf Sandberg, Managing Director at Krusell International AB. – With its 3.2 Megapixel camera this device is expected to outperform Sony Ericsson’s latest big seller, the W800i.”