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
Fireworks - a FREE game from Astraware
Astraware Fireworks is a simple FREE application, showing sequences of fireworks flying and exploding into the air. As 4th July is traditionally a time for fireworks and celebrations in the USA, the features have been created to help our American friends highlight one of their major holidays - Independence Day!
Astraware Fireworks is available for devices running Palm OS® 5 and later and Windows Mobile® 2003 and later, and this year a new BlackBerry® version is available which includes the backgrounds and firework effects but doesn’t include music, so sorry BlackBerry-owners - this time round you’ll have to hum your own marches! What better way to celebrate 4th July than with some Fireworks? Download your copy today - it’s available for a limited time only! Oh, and did we mention, it’s FREE?!
You can get Astraware Fireworks here
The Nokia N78 is now available in US
Last week I posted an introduction to the N78 and now it is available for folks in the US. I said it then and after another week of having it, I still like it … a lot! If you did not see the unboxing video you might want to check it out. I give a quick look at the mapping and music capabilities.
A perfect fusion of features and services
–Newest Nseries device enhances the mobile lifestyle by merging new technologies and Ovi services—
Starting today, convergence craving consumers across the United States can set their sights on the newest Nokia Nseries device to hit American store shelves, the Nokia N78. Combining advanced mobile features such as integrated A-GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and high-speed HSDPA connectivity on North American 850/1900 MHz networks, the Nokia N78 is perfect for enjoying new Nokia services such as Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi. Along with this full suite of data features, the Nokia N78 has also been engineered for maximum voice and messaging performance as well. Now available through select consumer electronics and wireless retailers, online retailers including the www.nseries.com site and at the Nokia Flagship Stores in Chicago and New York, the Nokia N78 retails for approximately $560.
“Offering the robust feature set expected from an Nseries device, the integration of these features with Nokia’s new suite of Ovi services is what makes the Nokia N78 a perfect companion for a connected and mobile lifestyle,” said William Plummer, Vice President of Go-to-Market for Nokia. “Whether using GPS to find my way across town, adding geotag information to the images I capture and upload to Share on Ovi, or using the FM transmitter to listen to my music collection through my car stereo, the Nokia N78 keeps me connected and entertained wherever I go.”
Touch Dual available at Best Buy … almost
Posted by Jack Cook on 05/24/08 in HTC, Pocket PC Phones
Supposedly the HTC Touch Dual will be available at Best Buy this weekend but it has not appeared as available as of Saturday morning … I guess we will just have to wait a bit longer. In any event, this is a pretty cool device that comes with Windows Mobile 6.1 right out of the box. The TouchFLO touch screen will make navigation easy as you read your email and browse the “net” and the slide out 16 key number pad should make that little extra difference in ease of use with one hand.
There is no question that it has been a long time coming to the US but if you have had a hankering for this baby at least you know that it will operate on our networks …. you can check it out here at Best Buy
HKC W1000 and G1000
Posted by Jack Cook on 04/11/08 in Pocket PC Phones, Smart Phones
…. world’s first Dual-SIM Pocket PCs
I have several friends that carry multiple devices because of the travel they do between the US and Europe. Two devices, two different SIM cards and too much of a pain they say. Well, here is a solution that looks really neat and definitely worth looking at.
Chinese company HKC communications has just rolled out the world’s first dual-SIM, dual-network pocket PC, which in the end turned out to be so darn good, they had to create two. Welcome the HKC W1000 and G1000, set to take the Windows Mobile pocket PC world by storm.
The HKC W1000 was designed to take advantage of dual-SIM and dual-network technology, able to work under the heavy load of two SIM cards inserted in it and gathers signal from both networks at the same time. It has a stock market hotkey, enabling users to check on stock market info and make inquiries on the fly, with other features that are fully customizable.
via Unwired View
