Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile with HSDPA
Posted by Jack Cook on 07/31/08 in Samsung, Samsung Q1, UMPC
Do I need one? No, not really but those device envy juices are always flowing. I have looked at the Q1 since it first appeared and have come close but I just have not taken the plunge …but I just might do it. I missed this announcement that was out on Monday but saw it today on Akihabara News and thought I would pass it along for those of you that have an interest in the Q1. The US release of these two new UMPCs with HSDPA and Vista Business, the Q1U-CMXP and Q1UP-V should make a few folks that have been salivating for a cool UMPC very happy.
The Q1UP-V is equipped with a Core Solo U1500 (1.33GHz), 2GB of RAM, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 1.3Mpix camera. The Q1U-CMXP features almost the same specifications, but also integrates a HSDPA 3G cellular modem.
Read the press release after the break
Samsung OMNIA Review
Posted by Jack Cook on 07/25/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Samsung
There are a lot of well done reviews starting to appear on the Samsung OMNIA. Phone Arena has done a great job with their review giving you a pretty good run down on the device as well as providing you with a slew of pictures to look at.
Translated from Greek, the name of Samsung’s new model means ‘everything’ and its main purpose is to fully satisfy the needs of the modern cell phone user. This is a phone with a unique combination of characteristics such as 5-megapixel camera, large touch display and GPS, taking advantage of the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform. In addition, this is the first device with a built-in support of not only DivX, but XviD video. The logical question ‘Can it cook?’ comes to mind …
So what was their final verdict? They think it is a great all-in-one device. The OMNIA performed very well in every aspect and offers a wonderful combination of a 5-megapixel camera, media player, internet browser and GPS navigation. They were impressed with the quality sound during a conversation. There was one serious drawback in their opinion and that was the interface, which they felt should have been much easier to use for the mass consumer.
Samsung’s SC-MX20 - advanced features at an impressive price point
Posted by Jack Cook on 07/9/08 in Accessories, Press Releases, Samsung
Do you need that extra ability to take video while you are on the road that is a lot better than what you get with your device? This caught my eye today because of its features and price.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. unveiled the SC-MX20, the successor to the company’s popular SC-MX10 compact digital camcorder. The ideal camcorder for the exploding generation of consumers uploading video content to the Internet, the SC-MX20 features a customized recording mode optimized for YouTube or multi-media devices, further simplifying the way users integrate the camcorder into their digital lifestyles.
Featuring a high-performance 680K pixel CCD sensor which delivers a resolution of 720×480, the Samsung SC-MX20 captures video with stunning color and clarity. The new model features a powerful Schneider lens with 34x optical zoom and advanced noise reduction (3-D Noise Reduction) technology to provide superb video quality. It also features Samsung’s improved Advanced Image Stabilization, assuring that consumers will be able to record blur-free memories both near and far, as well as Face Detection, which can automatically detect up to five faces and adjust focus to ensure better composition.
Want to adjust the Scroll Wheel Speed on Samsung BlackJack II?
Posted by Jack Cook on 06/28/08 in Samsung, Smart Phones
The scroll wheel is a pretty good idea, but it takes too much to make it go around. One full rotation is required to move the highlighted item by 1 step.
If you have a BlackJack II that is running Windows Mobile 6.1, you’re in luck and you can find the solution here at Mobile Jaw
Nokia to acquire Symbian Limited
Posted by Jack Cook on 06/24/08 in Press Releases
Visionary move embraces openness and accelerates innovation
Nokia announced it has launched a cash offer to acquire all of the shares of Symbian Limited that Nokia does not already own, at a price of EUR 3.647 per share. The net cash outlay from Nokia to purchase the approximately 52% of Symbian Limited shares it does not already own will be approximately EUR 264 million.
Nokia has received irrevocable undertakings from Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), Panasonic Mobile Communications Co. Ltd. and Siemens International Holding BV to accept the offer, representing approximately 91% of the Symbian shares subject to the offer. Nokia also expects Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to accept the offer.
The acquisition is a fundamental step in the establishment of the Symbian Foundation, announced today by Nokia, together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone. More information about the planned foundation can be found at www.symbianfoundation.org.
Mobile leaders to unify the Symbian software platform
Posted by Jack Cook on 06/24/08 in Press Releases
and set the future of mobile free
Foundation to be established to provide royalty-free open platform and accelerate innovation
Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and NTT DOCOMO announced today their intent to unite Symbian OS, S60, UIQ and MOAP(S) to create one open mobile software platform. Together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone they plan to establish the Symbian Foundation to extend the appeal of this unified software platform. Membership of this non-profit Foundation will be open to all organizations. This initiative is supported by current shareholders and management of Symbian Limited, who have been actively involved in its development. Plans for the Foundation have already received wide support from other industry leaders.
To enable the Foundation, Nokia today announced plans to acquire the remaining shares of Symbian Limited that Nokia does not already own and then contribute the Symbian and S60 software to the Foundation. Sony Ericsson and Motorola today announced their intention to contribute technology from UIQ and DOCOMO has also indicated its willingness to contribute its MOAP(S) assets. From these contributions, the Foundation will provide a unified platform with common UI framework. A full platform will be available for all Foundation members under a royalty-free license, from the Foundation’s first day of operations.
Some Pictures of the Samsung OMNIA Windows Mobile Smartphone
Posted by Jack Cook on 06/9/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Samsung
Arne Hess from the::unwired got his hands on the Samsung SGH-i900 OMNIA (really a prototype) and has quite a few pictures for you to see.
Running on Windows Mobile 6.1, the Samsung i900 is powered by a Marvel I 320LV which supports quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps. Furthermore, WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR are on board as well as a an FM radio and a GPS receiver. The 3.2″ WQVGA (240 x 400 pixel) touch screen features haptics and vibrations give users feedback when the display is touched. The built-in autofucus camera supports 5.0 megapixel and Samsung will offer two versions of the i900 - one with 8 GB and one with 16 GB inbuilt memory which is even expandable with microSD memory cards.
Further features are TV-out and according to previous information, a TV-out cable comes with the device. At a size of 112 x 56.9 x 12.5 mm, the i900 features a 1440 mAh battery.
Click the link above and check out this device.
Samsung i900 Omnia … it’s real!
Rumors are great when they finally come true and the rumored Samsung i900 is finally about to be a reality. Called the Omnia, this is one Windows Mobile device that should be strong competition for the upcoming 3G iPhone and when you look at what this device comes with, it may well top the new HTC Touch Diamond. At a glance you get Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, a 3.2-inch WideQVGA display (240 x 400 pixels) and an optical mouse much like the one found in the Samsung i780. A 5 megapixel auto focus camera using face and smile detection is a big attraction for those that want a decent camera with their device. In addition there is a built-in GPS receiver.
Check out more here at GSMArena.com news
The Samsung ‘F480′
Samsung Electronics announced the launch of full touch screen, ultra-slim credit card size mobile phone ‘F480′. Here is a short video from Samsung showing the F480 going through some of its paces.
The TouchWiz F480 includes 240 MB of internal music memory, a memory card with up to 8GB storage, an integrated FM radio, a 5 megapixel camera featuring auto focus and a CMOS video lens.
Samsung Tocco - Small, Thin, Solid and FREE
We see today at Crave at CNET.co.uk a few pictures of the Tocco (Italian word for touch). It is small, thin and because of its metal casing, it is very solid. Apparently the screen is responsive and gives vibrating feedback when you’ve touched it (I wonder if that feedback occurs as you hold it next to your face).
There is an interface allowing the use of widgets, HSDPA and a micro SD slot and of course the best thing of all is that it will be free on a monthly contract. There are some nice comparison shots at Crave so click the link above.
Skype for Mass-Market Mobile Phones
Posted by Jack Cook on 04/25/08 in Software, The Internet
I use Skype all the time and find it very reliable in my day to day calls. Having it on my device will be a huge advantage for some of the calls I make. At this point in time, the devices that are supported are limited and one can only hope that Skype will make this beta version available for Windows Mobile devices soon.
Following recent moves to extend Skype conversations to a wide variety of new mobile and wireless devices, Skype is taking another major step as it continues to merge its internet communications software with mobile phones. Today, the company released a beta version of Skype for your mobile, a mobile “thin“ client that works on about 50 of the most popular Java-enabled mobile phones from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.
The beta version of Skype for your mobile is available worldwide with a feature set that includes chat, group chat, presence (seeing when your contacts are online), and receiving calls from Skype users, and through SkypeIn.* Additional features, which include the making of Skype-to-Skype and SkypeOut calls from the mobile handsets, are initially supported in seven markets: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
