In the U.S., Britain and Russia have long existed a sort of club for fans of handheld computers, where it is possible not only to share experiences on the use of their handhelds, but also look at the latest novelties. Not so long ago, the regular meeting of so-called British "user groups" Pocket PC, which took place in the center of MSN in London. In addition Casiopeia EG-800 (industrial version Casiopeia E-115), a folding keyboard Stowaway, does not require special recommendations because of their popularity, and several other devices on a kind of mini-shows were presented two new devices that will soon appear on sale in the UK . Especially angliysikm Pocket'manam liked the Palmax PD600C or simply @ migo.
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This device attracts attention even before his acquaintance with the specifications. Just look at votografiyu! His company produces Palmax Technologies, which specializes in Pocket PC devices and equipment for them. Talking about the technical characteristics, you will notice that the new product resembles iPAQ. Intel StrongARM processor with a frequency of 206MHz and 32MB of memory put it in line with the most promising members of the family. However, there is a @ migo and significant differences from the iPAQ. The first of them - a design that looks more like Casiopeia E-125. Here are just turning the device, you will not find a proper E-125 CompactFlash II socket type. Instead it has a built-PD600C memory expansion slot PCMCIA. Perhaps it is this characteristic makes the device attractive for corporate users, because the PC card slot makes it easy to connect the network cards, Nokia Card Phone or 2GB PCMCIA hard drive for storage of public information. Palmax PD600C screen capable of displaying over 65,000 colors, while the iPAQ only 4096. @ Migo is equipped with a lithium-ion battery, D-button cursor, and the usual four buttons for working with applications. In addition, on the side there are a number of additional useful buttons, such as power button, start menu, and others. There is jog dial, allowing control PDA with one hand. Unlike other Pocket PC, PD600C equipped with wheel adjusts screen brightness. Taking into account all these factors, British users have found that the @ migo a great addition to the market leader in Pocket PC. The new device is sold in the U.S. site UR There and in the UK on Peripheral Corner.
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The second novelty presented by the London fans, became Sagem WA3050. This is one of the first "hybrid" Pocket PC and mobile phone. If we talk about telephone devices capabilities, this dual-GSM (900/1800 MHz) and GPRS module. Thus, the potential of this device in the 2.5-generation networks is quite large, it has enough "strength and energy for constant synchronization with the database, timely access to email, calendar and contact information. As the Pocket PC device is not particularly impressive. Black and white screen, although with a clear picture, not very comfortable for long life. A 16 MB memory is not sufficient to implement all of the platform Pocket PC. Pre-orders for Sagem WA3050 processed on site. Sources, Materials: