Mobile panorama of the week. Issue 17 - March 21

Style and practicality RoverPC S7

In the segment of low-cost PDA with navigation capabilities occurred completion. The company Rover Computers from April begins sales of the communicator RoverPC S7 with a recommended price of 12,990 rubles. With such a value it has a standard set of features without any special advantages, but without serious gaps. Communicator must be to the soul of those users who do not want to support third-generation networks and the most top-end options for other characteristics. Unlike many low cost and some inexpensive models of the middle class, RoverPC S7 supports both cellular standard EDGE, and wireless Wi-Fi, which in Russia is much more important opportunity to work in networks of 3G. In other specifications are fairly standard for low-cost model - 2.8-inch display with QVGA, processor Texas Instruments OMAP 850 CPU at 200 MHz, 64 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM internal memory, support for the three frequency ranges networks GSM, 2-MP camera, slot for memory cards microSD, GPS-module based on the chipset SiRFstar III, the operating system Windows Mobile 6 Professional. One of the main highlights of the device, which emphasizes Rover Computers in the press materials, this focus on the management of your fingers, without using the stylus. This functionality was achieved by both software and hardware. Firstly, the display device does not have skirting, resulting in the edges of the screen is not formed in the corners that are difficult to get a finger without a French manicure. Secondly, the software interface has been modified for greater comfort besstilusnogo management. While it is difficult to tell how far gone Rover in the reconstruction of the interface information in a press release about the software is no different detail. Will the interface is really easy to use and how much it differs from the standard, tests show. In any case, the Russian producer tries to follow global trends, increased levels of its products, which can not but rejoice. Pretty much emphasis in RoverPC S7 made to the design. It may be noted a pleasant appearance, of moderate size and very light weight. Envisaged a rather interesting trend - manufacturers communicators of the middle class are beginning to pay more attention to certain image parameters and ease of use. In appearance model is quite common with the HTC recent average - communicator P3470 (platform HTC Pharos). RoverPC S7 bit thinner, but slightly longer than the HTC P3470. By weight, they differ very much. If the model is from HTC weighs about 120 grams, the RoverPC S7 on the stated specifications - only 90, and with the battery. As the functionality can not be said that the Russian device is inferior Taiwan, each has its pluses and minuses. On the side of the HTC P3470, a larger amount of internal memory (64 MB of RAM vs. 128 MB of RAM), interface support Bluetooth 2.0 instead of Bluetooth 1.2, a great application life from one battery charge, as well as excellent proven brand. Among the valued benefits RoverPC S7 - wireless support Wi-Fi networks and lower expected value. Recommended price for HTC P3470 for the European market is 449 Euro, that is, more than 16 thousand rubles.

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The nearest competitors RoverPC S7 can be called Communicator ASUS P320, previously codenamed ASUS Galaxy Mini, with an expected price of about $ 460. The portfolio Rover, novelty can be considered as an alternative RoverPC N7 for those users who are principled support for Wi-Fi and do not care about megahertz processor.

Thin and light Samsung i780

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. continues to expand its portfolio of devices based on Windows Mobile. Communicator Samsung i780 was first shown to the public last fall, however, goes on sale announced just now. At first glance, Samsung i780 is quite common, but it has several striking features that distinguish it from the crowd. Candybar with QWERTY-keyboard is already fairly well mastered by many companies, not just the ancestors - RIM Blackberry and smartphones from Palm c communicators Treo. Samsung itself before the release i780 uses a form factor for smartphones based on Windows Mobile without a touch screen. Samsung i780 can rightly be considered the flagship of this line from the Korean manufacturer. Unlike many other smartphones in a similar form factor, the novelty from Samsung uses a display resolution of 320x320 pixels, not 240x240 or 240x320 pixels. Historically communicators with such a resolution releasing Palm, Treo and when there were based on Windows Mobile, they had a more modest 240x240 pixels, as the Operating System from Microsoft itself does not allow permission to all users familiar communicators with Palm OS. Such an opportunity came with the release of Windows Mobile 6 last year, but Palm has not yet had time to enjoy the fruits of collaboration with Microsoft, and the first Windows Mobile smartphone with a display resolution of 320x320 pixels can be considered namely Samsung i780. At the recent CeBIT exhibition was presented a second device with a similar feature - ASUS M536. In size and weight of the Samsung i780 is quite comparable with smartphones in a similar form factor and weight gains in many of them. On the background of communicators, it also looks pretty positive.

For comparison:
• Samsung i780: 115,9 x61, 3x12, 9 mm mm, 120 grams
• Samsung i600 (Ultra Messaging): 113x59x13 mm, 99 grams
• HTC S630 (Cavalier): 111x62x13 mm, 119 grams
• Palm Treo 750: 111x58x22 mm, 154 grams
• ASUS M536: 117x63x14 mm
• HP iPAQ 914s: 13x64x16 mm, 146 grams
• i-Mate 8502 Ultimate: 116x55x15 mm, 140 grams
• And Symbian-smartphone Nokia E61i: 117x70x14 mm, 150 grams

It should be noted that the display device does not have skirting, and accordingly will be convenient to control the fingers. The second brightest feature of the Samsung i780 - a control that is located below the display on the site joystick. The manufacturer calls it "optical joystick", but essentially it's just a small touchpad. Leading his finger to move the cursor on the screen, or use as a 4-way scroll key for menu navigation. Will it be convenient, tests show, but in any case, the unusual control takes some getting used to him. Something like that used in Pocket PC HP iPAQ hx4700, but there was a touchpad is noticeably larger and possibly more convenient. It is evident that the development of Samsung i780 producer to focus on performance, speed and variety of communications functions. Communicator absorbed communication capabilities to the maximum, of third-generation networks with standard HSDPA, providing speed of 3.6 Mbps to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR. Marvell processor with a clock frequency of 520 MHz is also classifies the device to discharge one of the most productive Windows Mobile devices. Support for GPS-functions completes the picture. Parameters of the camera focus unaffected - a 2 megapixel main camera and VGA for video calls, it emphasizes once again the emphasis on communications and business objectives, rather than entertainment. Finally it is worth noting that the unusual resolution could lead to incorrect operation of some applications, especially games. The device definitely find its fans, but is unlikely to become widespread.

ASUS P750: and all such VGA!

The story of the ASUS P750 smartphone developed to everyone's satisfaction. Night Vigil Russian hackers and enthusiasts have led to victory over the machinery of bourgeois. They still managed to overcome all obstacles and get to work device with a resolution of VGA. Recall all started with how curious users found that the display device used to technically support the resolution of VGA. However, ASUSTek limited to more modest QVGA with the release of the model on sale. As reported by the company, VGA can not be used as "screen resolution sewn. Substantive discussion of the problem was conducted online resource Asus Mobile Club Russia, participants in the forum under the nicknames Sorg and GreateVK just and made the "impossible". At the moment, no patches, and firmware that are suitable for installation ASUS P750, craftsmen have not yet posted in the public domain. As proof that the problem is still resolved, offers photos ASUS P750 with VGA-enabled mode. As explained by Sorg, this is just getting started, because it is necessary to correct a number of utilities from ASUS to work correctly with the new resolution. The photograph shows that the mode is VGA 96 DPI ("RealVGA"), and as a result - small icons, and other service information, but this was done only for clarity of VGA-opportunities. In the final version of the firmware is expected to VGA mode 192 DPI, familiar to users of most PDAs and smartphones with honest VGA-display, in this case the size of icons, toolbars and the like are identical in physical size with counterparts on a QVGA-display. Is now being refined and polished, with luck, the world will see the firmware to fix the permission for the week. It is planned that the firmware will be closest to the one that produces ASUS, with the majority of utilities. Issue correct permissions as a separate patch is not possible. As the skilled craftsmen, working with a resolution of VGA, of course, affects the power consumption of the device, but not much. I wonder how a company responds ASUSTek, when the unofficial firmware for the ASUS P750 with VGA resolution will be published. It remains only to warn that the installation of unofficial software is related to a certain kind of risk, about which we must remember before you decide to experiment.

Give Samsung DuoS based on Windows Mobile!

It seems that in the foreseeable future will be widely available model of Windows Mobile smart phone with support for Dual-SIM. Over the last year has increased markedly offer mobile phones that support the work with two SIM-cards, but manufacturers of smartphones and communicators while only promise. The authors of the resource Smape.com talked with the director of the Russian telecommunications company Samsung, Yunsu Kim (Yoonsoo Kim). It turns out that Samsung is not going to restrict the release of a model dvuhsimochnogo phone in May, will be followed by Samsung DuoS D880 will be released over budget phone - Samsung DuoS P240. The recommended price for the phone will be 9,999 rubles. For the money the buyer will receive a model of the middle class (2-inch display, a 2-megapixel camera, media player, slot microSD) but with the ability to receive calls directly on two issues.

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Samsung P240

Representative of the Korean manufacturer has told about the longer-term plans to develop line DuoS. First, the canceled production of the model P720, which was presented at one of the presentations in the Ukraine, held late last year. The phone was a continuation of a fashion P520 (Armani) with a touch screen. The reason of this step indicated a desire to maintain the quality of implementation Samsung Dual-SIM at the proper level. Several features of P720 is not possible to achieve this, a role played by the initial orientation of the Asian market, the need for touch-typing. Secondly, this year Samsung plans to introduce a model DuoS platform from Microsoft, targeted business audience. It is also possible the emergence of Symbian-based smartphones, but concrete plans on his account there and will not release until next year. Interestingly, the phone line DuoS focused on the CIS region and Russia in particular, and therefore mysterious smartphone communicator for two SIM-cards will appear in the first place in our market.

Flight of fancy HTC and Apple

At the completion of the review the highlights of the week, we give a couple of interesting concepts. The first concept was found in one of the patents of HTC. It offers a strange slider with two keyboards - QWERTY for typing and standard digital. As can be seen in the figures, either one or the other keyboard will be visible all the time. If you move the display module in one direction, hidden numeric keypad, but it appears QWERTY, but if you move the display in a different direction, then lost starting QWERTY keyboard. It is obvious that this approach loses one of the main advantages of the slider - reduced size devices without losing functionality. The idea dvuhklaviaturnyh devices is not new to HTC. Same Smartphone HTC S710 (Vox) under the display has a fixed number pad, and can be pulled to the side QWERTY. In comparison with the HTC S710 new concept looks too complicated. It is strange to see such developments in the company, which once made ​​a widely used form factor side-slider with QWERTY for Windows Mobile smartphones. The second concept has been patented by Apple. Perhaps based on this concept sometime in the future will be created iPhone 2.0, iPhone 3.0 or iPhone nano. In fact, this new view on the phone with a flip. The development suggests that the touchscreen will not only display the phone, but flip. Moreover, the flip is a transparent plate, touch-sensitive on both sides. As a result, when closed, it protects the screen, but allows you to perform simple actions such as dialing or control of the player, and in the open state increases the area of ​​the touch surface and the phone receives the flap touch-sensitive keyboard. On the basis of this form factor Apple will be able to create a revolutionary new interface. It is a pity that this is not the immediate future.

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Diamond Mako and Psion Revo - view from the outside

Make a reservation at once, the computer Psion Revo or a complete copy of Diamond Mako are not my typewriter. Experience of my communication with her is reduced to the occasional "let hold" and "oh, what a thing". And because some of the conclusions may be wrong ... But my excuse is that, firstly, the computer I really like, and secondly, I am in no way want to offend either producers or sellers, or owners Revo (Mako). I only see this computer as a possible contender for my personal pocket, which today has one of the models of the family Pocket PC (not quite true, I use the Casio BE-300, which, applying the gastronomic metaphor, can be called "neither fish nor fowl" but with a noticeable bias towards the "meat ")...

Diamond Mako

Psion computers can not attract the attention of the potential user of PDA, looking for a digital assistant. Quality of performance and functionality of the Psion does not need advertisement. Also at the moment is the only option purchase affordable keyboard machines, as computers class Handheld PC, such as Hewlett-Packard Jornada 720, stand as a budget laptop and their money, given the limitations of the operating system Windows CE, in general, not justify. On the other hand, the shortcomings of Revo written so much that did not have business with him can say with full confidence to self - is nonsense, and not a computer. Although the approval of this truth, nothing more than a glass of kefir alcohol (something that is there, but in very minute quantities). Try again look at and weigh all the cons as pros, and so on mean ...

Psion Revo Plus

Computers Diamond Mako and Psion Revo Plus (the first model of Revo had half the amount of RAM - 8 MB to 16) are absolutely the same machine. They are manufactured in China have an identical appearance, hardware and software stuffing. Differ only in color and engraving of Russian letters on the keys (the Mako just changed location). But the differences in the cost of more than important - Mako stands on over a hundred dollars less than the Revo Plus.

Psion 5mx

This is the first refinement. Second - why are we not asking prices for Psion 5mx. The computer is very good for business applications, perhaps ahead of Revo's head. But the price - also ahead. Compared with the Mako - almost doubled. That is, instead of one 5mx can purchase two Mako (then what to do with two computers, minor matters). And compared with the handheld should 5mx class Hi-end, with the most expensive and prestigious models ... We choose a computer in their pocket, not too expensive and practical ... Best to start with the facts of common knowledge. For example, in a statement that at the Revo (and, accordingly, Mako) not a very good screen - low resolution, and also without light. The truth is exactly fifty percent. That is the screen resolution at Revo and in fact less than half a Psion 5mx, but more than any Palm-size PC, namely - 480x160 pixels ("quarters" VGA). I dare to see it more than any Pocket PC, but the same 5mx keyboard and Handheld PC. Screen at Revo and Mako monochrome, with the ability to display 16 shades of gray. Compared with aktivnomatrichnymi color screens Pocket PC should look more than modest, although in reality looks very good.If it is a working window, the text on the screen, on the information lines, the color PDA hardly needed. Another thing - the game and view graphics. Here, no doubt, Pocket PC apart from the competition (although the new clones Palm - Pocket PC Sony - look at this plan are not less effective). But how often do we need such a function? Are the primitive games for PDAs spent on the computer with a color screen money? Rhetorical question. If the machine has developed a pocket multimedia capabilities, think about how they want it or not, is not necessary. If the game programs are in color, so ... we run them and have fun. And no, so no. Play (if they itch) to something more peaceful, intelligent (incidentally, for Psion intelligent toys such as chess, real-time strategy, role-playing games more than for other platforms - the screen can display a large area of ​​playing field and a set of units at once). Still, Psion computers are mostly used for business than for fun, aided by some of the features of these machines - in particular excellent keyboard. But more about that below, and still talk about the screen. If placed next to any of the monochrome Palm `s and Revo, then the special strain to understand, whose picture is better, do not have to. In reflected light, the screen looks Revo contrast and clarity. Intelligibility problems in bright sunlight just does not exist. But in the twilight or total darkness the screen machine looks ... in any way. Its not at all seen as highlighting a Revo and Mako not. The owners of these machines solve the problem of the most basic way - get Torches ... I wonder what the designers thought Revo, creating a computer? CCP is most often used in the office, in transport - wherever possible to open the machine and, more or less settled, something to read or write. It's not a lawn, bathed in the sun, or even street. The street is easier to use Palm-size PC, which can hold in one hand and do not have to disclose (although the sun is difficult to discern color screens, especially not equipped with reflective light - like a Casio BE-300) ... The saddest thing is that the screen Revo and Mako can not read a book on a train, if the lamp lighting the individual is not working or it is not enough light for your eyes. In short, the lack of a substantial and hardly reparable (lantern - it still is not comme il faut). Another problem with low-end models from Psion and their clones - food. As the main source used here built NiMH battery, which is a pair of "AA-" AAA rechargeable cells. Why they did not interchangeable, as in the Psion 5mx? Why were these technological complexity? Lack of backup lithium battery to preserve memory contents PDA - saving a cheap. A container for replacement elements would occupy in the body Revo exactly the same space as occupied by two batteries. On this difficult to explain the lack of a constructive talk and busy Psion computer repair specialists. But experienced users are advised newcomers attentive to charge batteries, to avoid under-and overcharge and always use the program monitoring battery status. But I do not want to monitor the battery device. I just do not have to think about it. My job - to operate the machine two or three years, then in the studio to replace the worn out battery life, or to change the machine itself (it will probably be more rational). But make a fuss with the charge-discharge? .. No, too "is not comme il faut." They say the Revo Plus and copied from him Mako with batteries, the situation is better than the original Revo. Ostensibly there used some special scheme recharge the battery, which completely eliminates the problem ... But the conference of the Mako is full of questions premature failure of batteries. A Sites psayonistov - Restoration Council batteries ... Hence, there is a problem? Hence, batteries, and in fact the weakest part of these machines? As with no backlight, have nutritional problems have a simple solution - using an external battery pack that prolong the time of the Revo on the road and reduce the risk of danger to small nickel-metal hydride batteries recharge.Moreover, if the "advice seasoned" describes the makeshift construction site www.revo.ru, completely dedicated to Psion Revo and Diamond Mako (have materials and pro 5mx, but seemingly as a side, extra), offers a very inexpensive (from $ 10 or less) industrial battery pack in three different versions. This domestic production, but the dignity of its more than that. The battery pack can be useful to the owner of any PDA, including - and the Pocket PC, which allow higher hog. By the way, Revo important advantages over other handhelds can be attributed for a long time on battery. Due to absence of power-consuming backlight (a blessing in disguise), 10 hours of continuous operation Revo are not bold advertising hypothesis, and - a reality. As a user of handheld machine from Casio say this with ill-concealed sadness. My PDA does not work for longer than 4 hours. Alas ... A third, less obvious, but quite well-known disadvantage - as an extension of one of the obvious advantages Revo - collapsible enclosure of original design. Exiting the test base housing halves (screen and keyboard parts) - this is elegantly made, but still mechanical, and yes even a plastic unit. Accustomed to the absence of any mechanics on Palm-size PC (five buttons do not count), you begin to appreciate its strength. PDA must endure a variety of "bullying" and therefore enhanced survivability is welcome. Very common fault Revo and Mako - open line connecting the screen to the controller (cable buckles for each nomination halves of the computer) and the failure of the hinge to mount the screen and keyboard parts ... But this peculiarity of any folding machine - what can you do ... Now, about the merits of Revo and, naturally, Mako. The first and most striking - the keyboard. You know, it really can work. Not laying out on the table an external keyboard (both attachable for Palm and Pocket PC). Not adapting to a tiny plug a button, put on, and similar keyboards for Pocket PC. We only need to open machine and - type the text (figures and all that should be dialed by the PDA). A distinctive feature of Revo is almost no vertical key travel. According to the descriptions of curious users who have been my machine showdown, the keys have Revo and Mako are glued to the rubber base and are barely perceptible progress only at the top. The decision may seem controversial, but the keyboard tactile feedback allows for easy operation keys, and the nature of the work reminds psevdosensornye button. If the keys 5mx for clear response to press, making a certain movement, which is not too "musical" fingers leads to false positives neighboring keys, then the Revo picture is different. Revo have to press down the keys - in their upper part. Since there is no progress, and effort is required not so insignificant, then the positives surrounding the keys does not occur. In words, looks a bit cumbersome in practice - it is natural and even beautiful. Whether, in this case, the computer Psion Revo serve full pocket typewriter? Based on his brief experience confidently say - yes. Moreover, it is the only handheld device on which to work with text is really convenient - it is more convenient than a clever Psion 5mx (keyboard which my fingers are totally unsuitable unintelligent). I say this quite responsibly, knowing full well the lack of compact keyboards - combining some of the letter keys in the Russian layout. But the convenience of the keyboard hides the Revo as well. Quite easy to get used to. Working with text (to determine the exact - typing, fluent writing, which does not require vyiskivaniya each key and some acrobatic Exercise for getting into it with your finger) contributes to the docking station for syncing and charging Revo. In the expanded form of machine is a gracefully curved, and at the same time a little slender design. Inserting the computer into the dock, get a solid foundation that Revo (Mako), literally embraces the body, forming a single solid structure. If we compare the dock Revo with "crib" my BE-300 (any machine class Palm or Pocket PC), then we can say that the dock is like a good desktop devices (inkwell, lodgement, paperweights) and the "cradle" - cheap glass of a pencil. Revo inserting into the dock, you can work with the CPC, as if with a small desktop computer. On the computer as Palm-size, set in the "bed", it is convenient only to read but not write or run applications - have a bizarre way to turn out a hand ... However, the pocket-sized machine for such extravagances, and is not intended ... Another issue recurring in conversations about computers Revo and Mako - their principal nonexpanding and the lack of multimedia capabilities. That is what it is - a Mako, as well as in the Revo, you can not add memory - whatever that may be no slots ... But whether they are needed? 16 megabytes of RAM enough for the eyes, if you do not install everything in the program and does not clog your computer's memory code, which will not be read by, and databases that are not in demand ... But there will not be permanent, and often a waste of the increasingly high-capacity flash memory cards, the purchase of which, I know it is once again in my experience, it's hard to resist. With regard to multimedia talents of younger models Psion, for me the lack of a full-fledged player MP3 (some are already there, but it is rather self-indulgence than a player - not enough, not only memory but also the headphone output, and most importantly, power processor for high-quality decoding) is offset by an excellent implementation of the emulator ZX Spectrum. For these ancient computers written many programs that do not have enough lifetime to try them all in action. Thus completely eliminates the hassle of game software for Revo (free, because most of the native games are made to be good, but cost money). Two words about staffing programs Revo and Mako. These machines have an excellent text editor, Word, opportunities which will satisfy any person writing, including a professional. The same can be said about the spreadsheet and the web-page browser Opera. The latter need to install separately, it is a set of basic software is not included. And yet, why not Psion - in my particular case? Defining moments for me were the age of the platform - more interesting to deal with the new, gaining popularity only to the computer. And the absence of my laptop, serial and infrared ports. The word otherwise, synchronize Mako does not work, except that by different kinds of adapters, USB-COM or USB-iRDa. Neither one nor the other I'm not attracted. And the choice of the CPC was not made in favor of the Psion. 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Mobile panorama of the week. Issue 31 March - 4 April

April 1, and Windows Mobile

The past week was busy for it rather than the general craziness on April 1, CTIA Wireless 2008, Intel Developer Forum, and several smaller events. April 1 to boom, and with a twinkle, the Internet has not remained indifferent to the professional holiday of fools. Billionaires-original stated intention to build a colony on Mars, Euroset distributed to buyers herb (dill, of course) and promised rebreyning before re-branding, and the famous quote pad Runet Bashorg all day quoting exclusively Rosenthal. From relatives topics to smartphones and communicators drawings stand out a powerful stream of reports about Microsoft smartphone from unfriendly producers, who finally will be running Windows Mobile. For example, a fairly authoritative resource MSMobiles published sensational news - Nokia will release a version of the Nokia E61 smartphone running OSes Microsoft, under the logical name of Nokia 61wm. No less well-known resource PocketPC Thoughts reported that Nokia has announced the May release of Communicator Nokia N97w, also based on Windows Mobile. Both models, and 61wm and N97w, reported as the first device from Nokia built based on Windows Mobile. Perhaps the most beautiful and original became the "announcement" a mobile version of Boot Camp from Apple, which allows mobile phone users download the iPhone or Windows Mobile, or iPhone OS X. She was supposed to be part of the firmware iPhone 2.0, if it was not a drawing. Creatively proved itself a Russian company Rover Somputers, well known for its democratic communicators. She did not promise to release a revolutionary phone with Windows Mobile, and decided to use their strengths for the benefit of our country and to strengthen high-tech defenses. The new communicator RoverPC SR0104 should allow each individual soldier to "become virtually autonomous combat unit." This is intended to assist the satellite navigation system GLONASS, a special headset, built-in night vision and thermal image sensors. Alas, the military. part of the base and MOE will be left without this "secret weapon" because it was only a just draw.

April Fools' Day at Microsoft

Many large IT-companies on April 1 was no laughing matter, as in Las Vegas the day kicked off CTIA Wireless 2008. Microsoft has spent his more than serious, finally justified the expectations of many users and mobile device manufacturers, will submit a formal renewal of the operating system Windows Mobile. As expected, the revolutions of Windows Mobile 6.1 is not brought, but boasts a number of deficiencies and nice improvements that many manufacturers and software developers have been forced to make their own. Simultaneously with the submission of Windows Mobile 6.1 was announced a new version of web browser Internet Explorer Mobile, which was previously unavailable features.To the support tab it has not yet reached, but there is support for H.264, Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight, which brings it closer to the modern requirements of web surfing with this browser. For a long time specialized resources come at a loss as to why Microsoft has not released versions of Silverlight for Windows Mobile, especially when the support of multimedia technology has been declared for smartphones based on S60 by Nokia earlier than for native mobile operating system. Now, the injustice continues, and Microsoft no one can accuse the "push" their products. Plus, this an opportunity to zoom to see small text and images on the page and view the entire page without the need for horizontal scrolling with a consequent increase in the desired area. This feature has already been tested in a pair of alternative browsers for mobile devices, Microsoft just trying to keep up. Such an approach is useful when viewing Web pages on small screen, even if it is not adapted to the mobile user does not have to wander without any guidance on its open spaces. As promised developer update Internet Explorer Mobile will be available from partners, manufacturers of mobile devices in the third quarter of 2008. In smartphones Windows Mobile 6.1 appears suitable improvements in the form of scrolling panel on the start screen Home screen. With this plugin the user gets instant access to the clock, reminders (including voice mail, missed calls and text messages), e-mail, appointments, music and optional services Windows Live for Windows Mobile. Panel with icons scrolled opening of each of the items tab, with the appropriate information. In all variations of Windows Mobile 6.1 (touch screen or not) there is an information center "Getting Started» (Getting Started Center), simplifies the initial set of essential functions of mobile device users, such as as e-mail, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-connection . For new users of the interface Windows Mobile, such assistance would be extremely important. Useful innovations appeared in the organization of your messages. All messages from or to the same interlocutor combined into a single conversation, like a chat. The opportunity is obvious, but before the release of version 6.1 it has not been implemented built-in Windows Mobile. Some changes in working with e-mail will be useful mainly to corporate users, for example, you can configure using the E-Mail Setup Wizard receiving emails with a custom domain in Outlook Mobile and corporate email via Exchange ActiveSync. When using POP3/IMAP-akkauntov is possible to download large messages entirely through Fetch. In addition, you can now carry out actions with multiple e-mail or text messages simultaneously.Selecting multiple e-mail, you can delete, move, mark as read and so on, not fussing with each letter individually. When you work with contacts, you can delete all or several contacts at once. Player Windows Media Player Mobile for PDAs and smartphones can be integrated on the startup screen, as a result of start or pause the music, you can right from the Today. A similar opportunity came and videos with photos. In the smartphone (no touch screen) is finally functionality Copy & Paste (copy and paste the text), which lacked a long time and forced to seek solution through third-party applications. Clipboard functions are available including drafting e-mails in Outlook Mobile, text messaging, work with fields to fill in the Internet Explorer Mobile. This functionality has long been available to users of Windows Mobile smartphones and PDAs and smartphone users have been unjustly deprived. With respect to Bluetooth-connections has also been a nice progress. Support Profile PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) allows devices such as a car kit to access the information in the phone book. Function Auto-Pairing, respectively, automatically adjusts as a result of user does not need to remember the link code. New, separate task manager simplifies the process of program management. The user can switch between programs and close them by controlling the load device memory and battery life. You can also see general information about the performance, memory load and CPU. In addition to these changes, for corporate users, there is one large-scale innovation - support System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008. With this tool specialists IT-managers can set policies and control the mobile device friendly staff, a centralized manner. The process of synchronizing with the server has been improved with Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1), that during the tests showed an increase in work on a single charge by 33% (compared devices with Windows Mobile 6 and Windows Mobile 6.1). Release of the first phones with preinstalled operating system Windows Mobile 6.1 is scheduled for late 2008. At the time of announcement of the new OSes, were announced the following devices, which will be released with Windows Mobile 6.1 or upgrade to it:

• Alltel Wireless: HTC PPC6800, HTC Touch
• AT & T: Samsung BlackJack II, MOTO Q 9h global, Pantech duo, AT & T Tilt by HTC
• Sprint: A new Palm Treo and updates for the HTC Mogul, HTC Touch, MOTO Q 9c, Samsung ACE
• T-Mobile International: T-Mobile MDA Ameo 16 GB, T-Mobile MDA compact IV

• ASUS: New phones including the P320, ZX1, P560, M536 and updates for the P527, P750, M930
• HTC: A new Touch Dual for the U.S. and updates for the AT & T Tilt, HTC Touch, HTC Mogul from operator Sprint, TyTN II
• i-mate: 8502, 9502, 8150, 6150
• Intermec: CN3
• Motorola: MOTO Q 9c, MOTO Q 9h global, MC70, MC9000
• Pantech: Pantech duo
• Samsung: BlackJack II
• Toshiba: Portege G810 and Portege G910

WiMAX in Finnish

From the exhibition CTIA expect quite a lot in implementing the standard WiMAX. U.S. operator Sprint is now deploying mobile WiMAX network branded XOHM (the first such network in the U.S. on a national scale). Commercial launch was to be held in April and the exhibition were waiting for the submission of the set of subscriber units for the new network.Something went wrong with Sprint and a commercial launch was postponed at least until the summer. Nevertheless, a small sensation all the same has occurred. Nokia Company has long promised to release a number of mobile devices to work in networks of mobile WiMAX. At the CTIA hot Finnish guys are finally presented the first-born. They became the new version of Internet Tablet Nokia N810. The company did not change the marking of the model, because of changes compared with the basic version made quite a bit. In addition to supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooh, in a model Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition adds support for mobile WiMAX. Thus, the device has three options for wireless communications instead of the previous two. In addition, the software platform has been updated to version OS2008. Members have already sold MIDs Nokia N810 and N800, which operate on the basis of earlier versions of the platform will be able to hold a free software upgrade to OS2008 for the second quarter of 2008. For the sake of a hardware upgrade will have to re-buy Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition. Issue of new items in the United States held this summer, it will probably timed to coincide with the commercial launch services to XOHM. On the timing of exit Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition in other regions of the company has not yet reported. In the not distant future, an updated Internet tablet will be alive in Russia. Comstar UTS and Intel at the end of last year announced plans for the end of 2008 to build and launch a commercial service network standard, IEEE 802.16e, covering the whole of Moscow. Who knows, maybe Russia will become one of the first countries where there will be also able to show all its advantages the new Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition.

High end of the startup

In the market Windows Mobile devices has a new player. Young company Velocity Mobile, in collaboration with a renowned manufacturer Inventec has presented two of their firstborn at CTIA - communicators Velocity 103 and Velocity 111. Sources close to the Taiwanese manufacturers are considering a novice as a promising rival of the infamous i-mate, who was unable to survive the crisis following the break-up with HTC, a recognized leader in the production of Windows Mobile. Velocity Mobile parallels with the i-mate suggest themselves. First, Inventec some time worked with i-mate, and only in the third quarter of 2007, broke her contract. And secondly, President and CEO of Velocity Mobile was David Hayes (David Hayes), former CTO of i-mate. In the updates on the one hand there is nothing revolutionary, but on the other side of the company immediately makes claims on high-end. The simple, austere design combined with a sound functionality. Both the communicator is based on the platform Qualcomm MSM7201, support third generation mobile communication, including high-speed standard HSDPA / HSUPA, so far rare. Tri-band networks, UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA and four GSM / GPRS / EDGE enable communicators to work freely in both the U.S. and Europe.Between a model different form factor and display settings. Velocity 103 is a candy bar in a classic PDA-style, it is equipped with a screen resolution of 640x480 pixels. Velocity 111 is a monoblock with the QWERTY-keyboard, display resolution it has only 320x240 pixels. According to the functional model are equal to other top business-oriented communicators. They are equipped with an internal memory of 256 MB (ROM) and 128 MB (RAM), GPS-module, wireless networks Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g) interface and Bluetooth 2.0, a TV / VGA-out, a slot for SD memory microSD, trackball navigation, the work is performed under control of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the "no worse than those of men." On the multimedia functions of producer frankly do not bother, by modern standards, a 2-megapixel camera for shooting and a VGA-camera for video calls is so much as modest. Of the competitors can go to name a few models. For the Velocity 103 is the communicator Glofiish X800, Gigabyte GSmart MS808, i-Mate 6150 Ultimate and ASUS P560 (if we ignore the VGA-screen). Velocity 111 competitors will be ASUS M536, HP iPAQ Business Messenger 914s and i-Mate 8502 Ultimate. Interestingly, the HTC's models with this combination of functionality yet. Prices for new items Velocity not yet been determined. Velocity 103 should appear on sale in the second quarter of this year, and the Velocity 111 - in the third. The company is currently in talks with mobile operators in India, South America and Eastern Europe, will be produced and free from any contract version, mainly through online stores.

Navigation Handsome Mio Lovebird

All on the same CTIA became known details about the new device Mio Lovebird. For the first time this novelty lighted at the beginning of the year at the January CES, but then on the device virtually nothing was known not. The company now has declassified a number of details about the technical characteristics Mio Lovebird. The model gives the impression of mid-level communicator with strong emphasis on design. This is another representative of communicators without top specifications, but with the application for the style. Such models appear more and more, from the HTC P3470 (HTC Pharos) and ending with the ASUS P320 RoverPC S7. Reasonable price with an attractive appearance to cause sympathy of the masses. Appearance Lovebird evoked by journalists at the show stable association with the iPhone through a metal edged case, subtlety and a smooth front panel with no clearly identified buttons (touch-sensitive control). In January, the communicator has received the prestigious IF Design Award 2008 for the combination of design and functionality. Mio Lovebird is powered by Samsung 2443 processor clocked at 400 MHz and 64 MB of RAM, the cellular networks are only supported GSM / GPRS / EDGE, without a third-generation networks. Judging by the preliminary data, Wi-Fi support, the new product is also provided, which can be written into the category of obvious drawbacks. Among the advantages, apart from a rather processor performance, we note 2 GB of internal flash memory and GPS-functionality with support for A-GPS. Issue Mio Lovebird scheduled closer to August this year, until things can change.

Four times as many pixels on the ASUS P750

And finally lead to the Russian expanses.Hackers enthusiasts Sorg and GreateVK from the forum Asus Mobile Club Russia brought an unofficial firmware for the ASUS P750 to a level where it is not ashamed to show people. Firmware activating VGA-mode on the PDA ASUS P750 is laid out in easy access, and anyone can conduct an experiment. According to the developers, it is as close as possible to the official firmware v4.9.1 for the functionality, except for remote ASUS Launcher and Location Courier and several other distinctions. We must pay tribute to the hardworking creators firmware - all utilities ASUS adapted to VGA resolution. Recall that the ASUS P750 comes with exposed QVGA (240x320 pixels), but technically, able to work with VGA resolution (640x480 pixels). Perhaps with time will be issued an official update for ASUS P750, and probably will be "new" model is already directly with VGA-screen. Officials ASUSTeK has remained silent and did not comment on the situation. Those who want to try VGA-mode on ASUS P750 worth remembering about the risks that accompany the installation of unofficial firmware. The user may encounter many challenges and difficulties for which the manufacturer is not responsible. That is, dare to experiment should be being ready for anything, and fully aware of the possible consequences. The authors, translation:

Rover PC - this is our way!

Russian scientists were the first izobredi radio, Russian astronauts first flew in space, Russian soldiers first crossed the Alps. But to make handheld computers, we have a large backlog of British Americans, Koreans and Japanese. Nevertheless, a start and a new PDA Rover PC P6 flaunts the inscription "Made in Russia". Rover PC P6 is going to LLC Infomash "(one of the enterprises of the concern" White Wind "), a company known for their laptops RoverBook.

Here it is - our PDA!

What's in a box

The box is made of white, "glazed" cardboard without any drawings and inscriptions. Only a paper label side informs that within the PDA Rover PC P6. Inside a cardboard strip as many offices: for most PDA docking station (also known as "cradle"), an adapter, designed for an American outlet, but "our" adapter and unpretentious leatherette box with belt clip. Also in the box rather plump and a detailed reference guide, however, clearly printed on the office printer - black and white, without printing. Here are two back-up battery-compartment lid and tablets for these batteries. This is fixed with a screw cap, for which (a trifle, but it's nice!) In the box is a small screwdriver. Complete set of two CDs, one with Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5, and "bonus" program, the second - with a collection of dictionaries "Socrates." Cradle pretty handy with a weighted metal base and rubberized "feet" that do not give it to slide on the table. Communication slot is not located in the middle, like other PDAs, and sideways. On the other hand cradle sticks a small metal pin, which firmly fixes the device to the support. In one side of the cradle connector for power, and in another, which is somewhat unexpected - an ordinary stereo headphone jack. When the device is in the cradle and play music, the sound comes from there.

Rover PC - appearance

All go to the very machine. Rover PC P6 - a relatively large PDA. He is over all measurements for a couple of millimeters at most Casio E-125. Its exact dimensions: 133h86h23mm, weight - 250 grams, quite a lot, considering that the P6 is made of plastic. By design, the Russian PDAs in much the same E-125 - a massive body, sharp rectangel line, even the location of controls on the front panel looks like. Screen - quite standard for PDAs our time - with the reflective side illuminated TFT, 79x59 mm, 240x320, 65536 colors (16-bit color). Below him on the front panel joystick in four directions. The manual promises that if you click on the center, we get an effect similar to the key "Enter" (what is called the Action Key). In practice, five minutes of torture did not bring the desired result - well, do not have this joystick center position! Nearby is a speaker with sound quality at the level of the last series iPaq, on - Chetri buttons for quick access to applications: calendar, contacts, tasks and notes. This arrangement of the joystick and control buttons will satisfy lyubtieley handheld games - manage some tank or plane is quite convenient (one hand on the joystick, the other on the buttons).

Rover PC P6 - front view

Above the screen in a small recess in the housing indicator of battery charging and aperture microphone. The right side is pretty empty, but the left is a lot of valuable government.Top button that the user manual is described as "programmable" (although you can reassign all the hardware buttons, as well as on other Pocket PC 2002). By default, it launches Windows Media Player. Since the P6 is no equivalent "kompakovskogo" task switcher iTask, it's best on this button to "hang" the utility, shuts down the current application. Next button on-off power, below the scroll wheel (jog-dial), which allows you to navigate through the menu and run the program, still below the button "Start" button, which opens the main menu (it also reassigned to another application), next button on the recorder. Even lower connector for an external power source, and then a very interesting wheel - this is not anywhere! It adjusts the brightness. The corresponding tool in the control panel, respectively, there is no auto-adjusting brightness (depending on ambient light), which is in the other PDAs with Pocket PC 2002.

Side of the control wheel light

Bottom communication slot, offset, as mentioned in the direction from the center machine and a hole for supporting the pin. In general, there is nothing particularly interesting. But in the upper body all the more interesting. Here is a socket PCMCIA (only for PC-cards first and second type) with buttons for removing most of these cards. The presence of PCMCIA-connector - a unique phenomenon for besklaviaturny PDA. Yes, among the keyboard, they may boast only Hewlett Packard Jornada 720. PCMCIA - "notebook" built-in - allows you to connect a variety of external devices: memory, hard drives, modems, wireless transmitters, even the external monitors. If there is an inexpensive adapter and you can use Compact Flash cards and devices to them.

Built-in PCMCIA - no one else there is no such

In addition, the top panel is a connector for stereo headphones (about the sound is nothing to say - the same as on other PDAs, quite crisp and clear, but "flat"), an infrared port, backup battery compartment lid and a silo. The stylus is attached austere (ie without latches), he unusually short and plump, with a metal insert in the middle. Despite its size, it is quite comfortable in the hand. On the back of the lid covering the battery with a latch, a reset button and the wonderful inscription, "Made in Russia". Rebooting only "mild" and to return to the factory settings need to remove both the battery and give Rover'u soak for five minutes.

P6 - this PC

Li-Ion battery is capacious - 1550 mAh (maximum occurring at other besklaviaturny PDA - 1400 mAh), which is obviously due to the presence of PCMCIA-slot, which consumes a lot of energy (from him, for example, can be powered external drives. With this possibilities battery heat dissipation is not well thought out and after a few minutes of work for Rover PC P6 can warm your hands, like a stove. In general, Rover PC P6 is unlikely to cause in any designer's screams of delight - it krupnovat and too heavy, both in impression, and on the actual characteristics. However, it is Mighty, strong and fairly easy to use (except for the heating of the walls), handheld computer with a big "power reserve" (the developers promise 8 hours of battery life), and a unique extension.

OS and application

Rover PC P6 - "our" in all respects.He has a full (with all menus, dialogs and help) Russian interface. A real gift for those who do not speak English. A distinctive feature of the "Russian version of" Microsoft Pocket PC - the localization of "In-Rom", so that when the work is not spent any extra CPU and memory resources:

iPaq 3850 (left) and Rover PC P6 after hard reset. P6 eat even less memory

Features of Russification, developed by Quarta Technologies is already covered in detail in our Library. The material on Quarta Russian MUI can be read here.

Here's how it is in our

A set of programs is absolutely standard, without "frills" like iTask or Asset Viewer, which spoils users Compaq. A detailed description of Pocket PC 2002 and available in its programs can also be read in our library. The only thing that the developers have added "from itself" - Dictionary "Socrates." But honestly, would be better if they did not add! Has already become a charismatic sobbschenie "Application has performed an illegal operation" (the program allowed an illegal operation ...) appears with or without cause. Enough to type a few characters in very quickly, or even just try to erase the letter in the search bar and the program dies. By the way, no error message Russified. Apparently, the developers had hoped that it will not have anybody to read :-) "glitches" in the dictionary due to the lack of ROM'e word database, this "protection" only the shell. After you install these databases on the CD-ROM supplied with the problems disappear.

Socrates CE - and here is the result of

On the disks that came with quite a bit of extra programs, and they mostly need to be downloaded (on disk only a description and a link). Directly you can install only a few books for Microsoft Reader (in English) and Windows Media Player with Transcriber'om, who are already sewn into ROM. The rest, for example, Microsoft Money, or a set of toys need to be downloaded from the Internet.

Total

Definitely, the first pancake turned out not lumpy. It's much worse, to recall the Casio E-200 the first installment, which simply burned in the hands of the user. Yes, the design not up to par, but worth a look at the WHA 2110 and, say, Alfa Romeo and all at once become clear. In addition, perhaps the only major drawback is the dictionary "Socrates" (if only it did not exist!). In the rest - quite a decent-art equipment, in some respects (eg, PCMCIA) superior to currently available analogs of foreign manufacturers.

Mobile panorama of the week. Issue 7 April - 11 April

Mobile Games in Finnish

Last week was a remarkable bulk of small but interesting events. Nokia has finally put an end to long waiting times and announced the final release of the new reincarnation of the gaming service N-Gage. The first generation N-Gage service has been fully tied to the eponymous game smartphone, in fact, is a portable game console with a built-in phone. Lucky owners have the privilege to be called "Cheburashka" a funny kind when talking on the N-Gage (location of microphone and speakers were forced to push the smart phone to your ear butt), and could "play anywhere and with anyone" through a Bluetooth or wireless network, in within the community of N-Gage Arena. Service N-Gage Arena, in addition to multiplayer games, provides access to tables of records, chat rooms and forums where users N-Gage could speak with associates. Especially popular this concept is not used, although a certain range and has won admirers. In the spring of 2005 at the gaming trade show E3 2005 was declared a revised concept for N-Gage, also known as N-Gage Next Gen. The company plans to expand the circle was admitted to the Games N-Gage phones. Instead of a specialized unit, sharpened by the game to the detriment of the rest of the functionality to participate in the N-Gage games could use some simple smartphone Nokia, convenient not only for games. Embodiment of plans into reality took quite a long time. For nearly three years, Nokia regular announcements would not let forget about the next generation N-Gage. Initially it was expected that service will start in mid-2007, but delays have followed one after another. The first transition from words to action took place with the release of the smartphone N81, for which in addition to the standard keys are added two special gaming keys, but he was not as extravagant as the N-Gage and the games were his only one of many chips and not very Home. Nokia N81 users have the right touch to the degeneration of the first N-Gage service in test mode and with a small selection of available games. Now, finally, became available a full version of the client application N-Gage, you can download and install any owner smartphones Nokia N81, N81 8GB, N82, N95 or N95 8GB. In the future this list will expand in the near future should see support for models N73, N93 and N93i. Through service N-Gage games can be purchased, download demos, chat with other N-Gage Arena and, of course, participate in multiplayer games. Since the new version of the N-Gage is a solution with the software foundation, the first generation of MMC-games are not backwards compatible, but some games have been released in the form of sequels (eg, System Rush: Evolution) or ported (eg, Mile High Pinball). Similarly, games developed for N-Gage 2.0 do not work on smartphones N-Gage and N-Gage QD. It remains to add that the new N-Gage has a very different positioning - not an exotic entertainment for a small group of "elite", but only one part of an Internet portal OVI, which already work mapping service Nokia Maps, a music online store, Nokia Music Store and social Network Share for the exchange of a variety of content between users. Thus, N-Gage has become one of the parts of a large-scale plan of the Nokia internet access and has a totally different chance of success than in its original variation.

Nokia 5800 Xpressmedia: touching the smartphone

Unexpectedly rapid growth was the story of the platform S60 Touch. Initially, Nokia does the emphasis on touch screen devices.Smartphone platform Series 90 have reached store shelves in the number of just one model, and she did not enjoy success. Internet Tablet Nokia, though equipped with a touchscreen, but the category of smart phones do not belong because they do not have the support of cellular networks. For a long time it was rumored that on the basis of a successful platform S60 smartphones with touch screen will appear, and last year the Finnish company officially confirmed the rumors. S60 Touch Interface was unveiled in October last year during an exhibition Symbian Smartphone Show. The presentation was shown an interesting video, where he demonstrated the main features of S60 Touch. Living units if not shown there. Mobile video is compared to the press mainly with the iPhone, a large touch screen, the orientation of the management of your fingers, not just the stylus, and a variety of sensors, including those responsible for the automatic transition from vertical to horizontal display mode, depending on the position in the smartphone space . In February at Mobile World Congress features S60 Touch demonstrated on specific modules, again without presenting real smartphones. The event was under the long title Evans Data Developer Relations Conference, held April 7 and 8, was shown again on the presentation, which saw the device, codenamed Nokia Tube. By itself, the presentation is not new, she "accidentally" lit up at the Go Play event in August, but it stirred up a wave of fresh speculation about the first phone with a touchscreen-based S60. By the way, the image is a prototype of the video on the Go Play quite markedly different from the prototype shown in the video from Symbian Smartphone Show, mostly striking fewer buttons on the front panel. Profiles resources gladly picked up the theme of "iPhone in Finnish and the bravest of the informal sharing of information on future new product. German resource NokiaPort.de, fairly well-known for his ability to get early information on future hits, issued a lengthy specification and layout of the appearance of the device. He also said the name of the smartphone, which he will receive at the time of registration - Nokia 5800 Xpressmedia. According NokiaPort.de, the smartphone will be equipped with a display diagonal of 3.2 inches with a resolution of 640x360 pixels, compared to the iPhone resolution is 320x480 pixels at a diagonal of 3.5 inches. Of the communication network to predict the GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. The main camera is set to 3 megapixel with autofocus, provides GPS-module, TV-out, 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. Another equally well-known anti-spyware capabilities, resource Symbian-Freak has published as much as two live pictures from the Nokia Tube, though not very good quality. It is interesting that the author claims to Symbian-Freak, the novelty from Nokia does not support multi touch, one of the major "pieces" iPhone. Display, as well as a number of similar developments Samsung, when you provide a sense of tactile "impact", which should facilitate ease of management. Information NokiaPort.de and Symbian-Freak, in general, confirm each other. Believe it or not, minor matters, even if both resources are right before the official release of the device a lot can change. Some critically minded researchers point to similarities "Nokia Tube" with the Samsung F490, but it is rather a confirmation that all the phones with touch screen and with the aspect ratio, in some way resemble each other than a sign of artificially forged photos. Relative timing of the Nokia Tube in the network is also no agreement. Some say the release later this year, the other on the issue in the first quarter of 2009, and the most notorious skeptics report that in early 2009 will be only the announcement, and registration is not necessary to wait for the summer of 2009.

Swedish-Japanese Paris

An impressive piece of preliminary information appeared on the future of flagship smartphones UIQ from Sony Ericsson. The device is known under the code name Sony Ericsson Paris, as well as the most likely market title of the labeling P5 and P3. If the earlier information on the P5 was more like a dream, not only tied to reality, now the details seem quite plausible. Profiling resource Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog slowly puts one at a photo of the new smartphone, gradually increasing the picture quality and providing more details. According to sources, the smartphone as well as models of Sony Ericsson M600 with P1, equipped with a hybrid QWERTY-keyboard, but it is made in the slider form factor, and not a monoblock. Slider design with a hybrid keyboard is used, for example, a modification of the communicator HTC Touch Dual and some Samsung models for the U.S. market, this Sony Ericsson is not a pioneer, but it does not detract from the merits of such a decision. In this device a fairly thin - the thickness of 16-18 mm. It is expected that the Sony Ericsson Paris will be a full-fledged successor to the current model of Sony Ericsson P1, surpassing his number of ways. In addition to the new form factor is expected that the camera with 3.2-megapixel replaced by a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, as an important innovation will be the integrated GPS-receiver, which is lacking in many Sony Ericsson P1. Undergo renovation and software platform - based interface Sony Ericsson Paris is the recently introduced version of UIQ 3.3, and hence as a browser by default here will be installed Opera Mobile 9.5. As in the Sony Ericsson P1, there communication range of 3G, Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth and USB 2.0, it is expected to support the emergence of high-speed standard HSDPA. In addition, the display should grow in size and get VGA resolution or even higher, but on this precise information yet. Official presentation of the new smartphone could happen very soon, in May this year, and admission to the sale is expected in the third quarter.

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Samsung has announced its next record. It is the world's first commercially released mobile on Windows Mobile with support for HSUPA. Recall that HSUPA is a family of HSPA, and if HSDPA delivers high speed for downloading data to your phone (currently up to 7.2 Mbps), but in reverse relationship holds at the level of up to 384 kbit / s, HSUPA delivers up to 5 Mbps for downloading data from phone to base station. HSDPA is already quite widespread, while the network to support HSUPA has only just begun to emerge. One of them is to create a Korean operator SK Telecom, he has something and start selling Samsung SCH-M470. The rest of the smartphone is not allocated by Performance - QVGA-display, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. HTC is pleased with all who are waiting for devices based on the new platform, Android. Right so far nothing has been promised, but the press has already sent invitations to some event to be held in London on May 6. Slogan "Witness the next wave of HTC Innovation" company has hinted that this event will be presented not just a new model, and the founder of a new innovative line. Given the earlier statements by HTC, was made clear conclusion - May 6, the world will present the first smartphone based on Android. Recall, while even the prototype Android-devices exhibited extremely sparingly and small, and before the announcement of a commercial model, it does not get it. Code name of the first Android-Smartphone - HTC Dream, any specific details about its possibilities have not yet been reported. Preliminary description of a rather vague - the display almost the entire front surface, QWERTY-keyboard, the dimensions of approximately 127h76 mm. The closest to this description of the device was demonstrated by the representative of Google in an interview with BBC, but this prototype is not exactly what we expect from HTC. Wait and see. While understandable one - May 6, HTC is going to strongly impress their fans. Pretty much discussion in the network to the iPhone to support third-generation networks. Topic has been disclosed in detail and even some proofs, and many analysts took the opportunity and did not miss the chance to express their authoritative opinion on this matter. Here are the most vivid of posts under the general heading of "iPhone 3G". In the study of a new beta iPhone 2.0 firmware was found code for 3G-chip companies from Infineon. Edition TGDaily citing "reliable sources" stated that iPhone 3G will be announced in June at an event WWDC 2008, in addition to models with 8 and 16 GB can be added even more capacious 32-GB model, and their prices will be $ 399 $ 499 $ 599 for the U.S. market. Contributed to the debate even Walt Mossberg, the well-known columnist, Wall Street Journal, which at the Embassy of Finland to the United States predicted the announcement of the iPhone 3G in two months.The situation with the prediction Mossberg very well demonstrates the degree of reliability of information on such a sore subject - the rumors that are based on hearsay. His statement is consistent with other rumors, but then Mossberg himself dismissed his prediction saying that it was based on hearsay and the exact dates he did not know, but if I knew then would write an article about it in the Wall Street Journal, but did not mention passing during a conversation at the embassy. The authors, translation: