Mobile News: Computex 2007: new products from Gigabyte, Amoi, O2

Gigabyte GSmart i300, GSmart t600 and GSmart i350

Gigabyte company with its brand GSmart entered the Russian market recently. Quickly pulling the leaders, in the summer of 2007, the company will offer the Russian market of two newcomers. The first new product - a compact device GSmart i300, a review which is already ready, and you can study it. This device is already on sale in Russia. Already in July we expect to market yet another multimedia smartphone - GSmart t600. New soft pastel design and the latest GSmart - is another step in the market of young communicators company. High quality construction, good plastic, nice ergonomics - can only wait for the production model for a tighter research in our lab.

Computex 2007: new products from Gigabyte, Amoi, O2

GSmart t600 is equipped with a VGA screen with a diagonal of 2.6 inch, 520-MHz processor and 256 MB of ROM with the standard 64 MB of RAM. Kommuknikatsii provide quad GSM / GPRS module (alas, without the support of 3G), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 module. Multimedia features that can be considered the second main idea of this device are presented digital TV and radio tuner, 2 megapixel autofocus camera, video output, as well as recording capabilities and MP3 playback and MPEG4 formats.

Interesting idea - the stylus can be moved apart to pretty impressive lengths. If, moreover, leave it in a regular slot device, it will serve as an antenna.

Approximate price GSmart t600 in Russia will be based on inaccurate data about 20000 rubles. At the Computex trade show also demonstrated another new model - GSmart i350. Again smoothed and rounded ascetic design. Versatility and ability to hide under the rather modest, rather typical for the cost of smartphones, the cabinet, did not betray the hidden potential. Receives only the central shuttle control, which, however, in its final form may have a slightly different form.

Will this device is available in Russia is not reliably known, as well as not officially disclosed, and specifications.Can only say that the GSmart i350 may be quite worthy of attention communicator. If it will be sold in Russia, it is likely the case color is black, not white you see in the pictures. Approximate Draft Black GSmart i350, you can see at work the sketch below.

Also, chances are that the model in the Russian configuration will be equipped with VGA screen and Windows Mobile 6. But neither this, nor about the case, we will not say anything:). At a meeting with representatives of the Gigabyte our correspondent seized the opportunity and asked several questions of top-manager of the International Marketing and Public Relations Jack Liu (Jack Lu). We bring to your attention a short interview.

HPC.ru: Do you plan to exit the European (Russian) with WM6 firmware for GSmart i300?
Jack Lu: While we are not convinced that this is necessary. However, we expect to lay out the current firmware for download on our official support site. And when new firmware we will certainly report to the news section.
HPC.ru: It is difficult to find a service center for repair GSmart, not very informative Russian-language page of the site. What changes in the support of Russian Internet users are planned?
Jack Lu: We recently entered into a contract of warranty Communicators GSmart with the Russian service company CPS. We hope that this step is positive and significant impact on the quality of support our customers. With regard to our Russian Internet presence, we firmly intend to develop the Russian-speaking part of our official website and will invest in this area and resources.
HPC.ru: For models GSmart is not very high battery life. Will there be any changes to improve the situation? Go to another hardware platform, the changes in energy consumption, etc.?
Jack Lu: In the standard new models GSmart i350 GSmart t600, and we will supply the battery capacity of 1300 mAh. That should be enough for some of the service life of battery life. As for hardware changes, I can assure you that efforts to reduce energy consumption is constant, our engineers are trying to improve this indicator.
HPC.ru: models i128 and i120 with built-in TV-tuner, gained popularity in some parts of the Russian users. Are there plans to release similar models, but with wide screen, for more comfortable watching TV?
Jack Lu: Communicators GSmart are based on two basic ideas that strike us as particularly important: firstly, GSmart must cancel serve as a multi-faceted communications device, and secondly, should be able to perfectly entertain you in moments of leisure or expectations with multimedia capabilities . Our newest product, GSmart t600, equipped with a VGA screen, support for digital TV standards (DVB-T, DVB-H), as well as a portable DVD player. Although digital TV in Russia is still not developed, but this feature can be useful for users who frequently visit Europe and other parts of the world with DVB broadcasts. The standard GSmart t600, we have included video player - DVD Player, which is quite easy and transparent will Burn source your favorite DVD discs into video format for your device and watch them on your GSmart. Thus, GSmart t600 - is not only a communicator, but also digital TV and mobile cinema.
HPC.ru: Thank you for your answers and wish you every success in the Russian market.

O2 XDA Flame

Sensational, but still plainly to Russia, not arriving, HiEnd Communicator O2 XDA Flame was seen at the booth of Microsoft, and, characteristically, on the first day of the show, unlike other instances of WM was absolutely no way bound by traditional cable release to the table. Can say that in the near future you can expect a full review of O2 XDA Flame on pages HPC.ru, but now confine ourselves to a small collection of personal impressions.Those who managed to hold it in the hands of HP iPaq hx4700, will be quite familiar with the feeling one experiences as soon as the hand gets O2 XDA Flame. After smartfonchikov and compact communicator that gently holding two fingers to inadvertently not crush, O2 XDA Flame spreading lies in the full hand, so that you know ... thing. It is fair to say that the dimensions of a few deceiving - despite the impressive size, the weight of the O2 XDA Flame is very low. The area of the front panel allows you to quite comfortably placed buttons, but here is a multi-position joystick could be more - it is easy to miss and push something around.

O2 XDA Flame: front view

O2 XDA Flame: rear view

O2 XDA Flame: Left speaker, a key recorder, TV-out, Infrared, Wireless Manager Key

O2 XDA Flame: Right speaker, volume button, microSD slot, camera button, soft reset hole, stylus

O2 XDA Flame: the upper end

O2 XDA Flame: the bottom end: headset jack (2.5 mm), microphone, mini-USB

To list the "flavor" of the device need to talk about almost all the characteristics, so stop in this material only on the most important. Graphics Accelerator nVIDIA GoForce 5500 is designed to handle any problems with VGA resolution, diagonal, by the way, 3.6 inches, and display the image on the video output. All possible communication modules, which ensures continuous operation battery in 1620 mAh (included with them just two). FM-radio with RDS, two cameras, support for standard audio output SRS WOW HD. Well, of course, a 520 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM (navigation software will breathe at last, free) and 2 GB Flash ROM, USB-host. Unfortunately, the set lacks a GPS module, so it would seem a good solution for navigating with a powerful processor, lots of RAM and a huge clear screen will require to purchase additional GPS-receiver of any species. In general, withhold their emotions and are waiting for lab results.

Communicators and Smartphones Amoi

The company Amoi, known primarily in the Asian part of the world and produces annually about 10 millionmobile phones, just introduced a whole line of WM devices: one device, and four smart phone with a different form factor. Most of the models scheduled for market in the autumn-winter 2007.

Communicator Amoi E860

The only WM6 (and WM5, depending on the region) Amoi communicator with integrated GPS module and is quite standard features built in a slightly ribbed matte black finish. Amoi E860 nicely in the hand, controls easy to find by touch. The image on the 2.8 inch QVGA display looks sharp, the effect of running horizontal stripes absent. Alas, no WiFi module and support for 3G, and built-in camera is not equipped with auto focus. Provides USB host. Processor Intel PXA 312 MHz processor, standard 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM. Communicator may well compete for the buyer in the lower-middle price level.

Amoi E860

Operating system: Windows Mobile 5 / 6
Mobile networks: GSM / GPRS 900/1800 MHz (optional 1900 MHz)
Processor: Intel 312 MHz
Memory: 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM, microSD memory card support
Communication: Bluetooth 1.2, USB-Host
GPS-module
Display: 2.8 "320 x 240, 262 thousand colors
Camera: 2 MP, CMOS
Dimensions: 112 x 60.5 x 15.8 mm
Weight: 133, the

Amoi Smartphones

Having a good potential for the development and manufacture of mobile phones, Amoi offers just four decent new items in the niche WM Smartphones. All smart phones support EDGE and equipped, though outdated, but the headset is quite fit Bluetooth 1.2 module with support also A2DP (stereo profile transfer to the receiving device, simply put - from the smartphone to stereo). Entry-level smartphone Amoi E72, a few straightforward in design, yet is made of good plastic and equipped with a sturdy two-inch screen. Backlit buttons are pressed tugovat, but clearly, and have no backlash. Amoi E75 smartphone design more interesting, more subtle casing. The screen is QVGA, built-in camera is also more serious - 2 megapixels. The image quality is some of the claims - the screen ripples.

Amoi E72

Operating system: Windows Mobile 5 / 6 Smartphone
Mobile networks: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 900/1800 MHz (optional 1900 MHz)
Communication: Bluetooth 1.2 with support for 2ADP
Display: 2.0 "176 x 220
Camera: 1.3 megapixel, CMOS
Memory Card: microSD
Dimensions: 100 x 44.8 x 14.8 mm
Weight: 1986

Amoi E75

Operating system: Windows Mobile 5 / 6 Smartphone
Mobile networks: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 900/1800 MHz (optional 1900 MHz)
Communication: Bluetooth 1.2 with support for 2ADP
Display: 2.2 "320 x 240
Camera: 2 MP, CMOS
Memory Card: microSD
Dimensions: 110 x 49 x 12.3 mm
Weight: 107,

Smartphone Amoi E76 - a variant of the slider with a brilliant body, thin and light. The keyboard is very clear, backlit. The reaction of the smartphone to a user action is fast.

Amoi E76

In the keyboard smartphone Amoi E78 screen resolution of 320 by 240 pixels and a diagonal of 2.46 inches is, like most analogs, horizontally, thus freeing up space for the keyboard and control buttons. The screen is not touch-sensitive, so once the plant is protected by mirrored glass. Very slim at 13 mm, a decent quality of body parts and had promised a built-in Wi-Fi should help smartphone to get into the corporate market. Keyboard Amoi E78, like it is not tiny, but obviously complicate the work of the average statistical European men's fingers. In general, the impression of a smartphone remains very nice.

Amoi E78

Operating system: Windows Mobile 5 / 6 Smartphone
Mobile networks: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 900/1800 MHz (optional 1900 MHz)
Processor: TI OMAP V1030
Memory: 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM
Communication: Bluetooth 1.2 with support for 2ADP (Wi-Fi in development)
Display: 2.46 "240 x 320
Camera: 2 MP, CMOS
Memory Card: microSD
Dimensions: 115 x 62 x 13 mm
Weight: 125 g.

Amoi E78

The authors, translation:

Siegfried Tsebitovich