Thus, the promised continuation of a report from CeBIT-2006 was not long in coming. In this section we'll describe the latest PDAs and communicators from Fujitsu-Siemens, on the issue has not stinted loved by many users of the Russian manufacturers, as well as six natives of the clan MiTAC, a new player in the smartphones of Gigabyte, GPS-G500 device from E- Ten and plans for this wonderful Taiwanese company. Overview escorted impressions of working with the news first hand exclusive information and photos. However, it must first admit that the photos taken by our correspondent is not always successful because of non-ideal lighting conditions, as well as not always honest and accurate representatives of the companies exhibiting at CeBIT-2006. On it right away, please make allowances. All interested and became interested will be grateful for the comments. For sim - proceed.
Fujitsu-Siemens
New models from Fujitsu-Siemens produce an equally good impression as the old model. Excellent build quality, tight-fitting case parts, spoke well buttons (now with the backlight), and as usual with the Fujitsu-Siemens, not artsy strict design. "Man" kind of PDA (line C and N did not differ in appearance) has become somewhat softer ...
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| FS Pocket LOOX N |
Oh, and the CCP itself easier and poizyaschnee predecessor, LOOX 720.
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| FS Pocket LOOX N and good-old LOOX 720 |
... And here to present kommuniktor FS (line T) in hand, women have still a little tense.
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| PDA FS Pocket LOOX 720 PDA T830 |
LOOX 7xx line was continued in the form of not only equipped with a GPS receiver model Pocket LOOX C550. In all of the other two lines PDA, Pocket LOOX N and Pocket LOOX T, now a built-in GPS Module SiRFstarIII. Can responsibly say that the spectrum of new models of PDA Fujitsu-Siemens makes it unnecessary compromises choose exactly the solution that is necessary for your needs.
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The model number is chosen carefully and weighed. Designer of the parameters of the CPC is also collected in each model with great skill. All new PDAs and communicators running Windows Mobile 5.0 and equipped with 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM (except model N500 c 64 MB of ROM).The frequency of the same in all models of Intel PXA270 processor varies depending on the device class from 312 to 624 MHz. And, in my opinion, the frequency chosen for each CCP optimal way. The same in all PDA 1200 mAh removable battery in the case of smartphones has increased the capacity of 1500 mAh. Without exception, all models feature a USB Host, which is traditional for Fujitsu-Siemens. The only perhaps disadvantage is the fact that all models of C and N are now removed the scroll wheel (Jog Dial).
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Models LOOX C550 and LOOX N560 equipped with a VGA screen, which became brighter and more contrast than the screen LOOX 720. However, at the minimum brightness of the image on the old and new handheld looks equally bright, which is very good for low light conditions.
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| PDA FS Pocket LOOX 720 PDA Pocket LOOX C / N |
First communicators FS leave no less favorable impression than a PDA-cousins. The truth might be about 3-5 millimeters thinner for really quite elegant in appearance. Quality of execution - good. A video camera on the front side of the model LOOX T830 successfully hides behind a sliding cover, although probably under it may accumulate dirt. Built-in keyboard works fine, set with two fingers is not difficult, the text can dial quickly and without errors.
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| FS Pocket LOOX T830: an open "eye" camera |
To screen all PDAs as well as to the speed (of course only to the extent that you can try for 5 minutes), no complaints, everything is fine. Overall impression of the work with all devices fully consistent with the concept of a traditional German quality. I suppose that the new LOOX models definitely find a considerable number of its users, and we have not once will be happy to write about the updates from the company Fujitsu-Siemens. For clarity, I will give a summary table of the most important characteristics of the new model series. Of course, besides these differences, there are still some, but less important.
As for accessibility, the CPC promised to "surrender" in April, and communicators - in July. For alleged price data for the old Europe the following: Pocket LOOX N520 - 350 euro, Pocket LOOX N560 - 450 euro, Pocket LOOX T830 - 800 euro, Pocket LOOX C550 - 400-450 euros. By the way, two younger model line N has already appeared for sale in the stores' computer in the palm. "
Mio Technology Ltd
Company Mio Technology (formerly known MiTAC) presented at the exhibition are two main types of interest to us mobile devices - communicators and navigation devices under a common brand DigiWalker.The most curious devices, of course, can be regarded as GPS smartphone Mio A701 and Mio P550 Navigation PDA and Mio P350. Basing its decision on the popularity of its previous models Mio 168 and Mio 201, the company considers necessary to include a modern 20-channel SiRFstar III GPS module in all of its PDAs.
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| The same communicator Mio A701 |
The spectrum consists of only three new products may seem rather modest, but the most important areas covered. The assets have a Mio A701 (PDA + GPS + Bluetooth), P550 (PDA + GPS + WiFi and Bluetooth) and P350 (PDA + GPS). Both the CCP carried out in exactly the same form factor and at the same elemental base. Power 400 MHz CPU is enough to work with navigation software, which in the ground and have to deal with the users of the PDA. An older model Mio P550 is additionally equipped with modules WiFi and Bluetooth, and a standard list of programs will appear to Skype.
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| Mio P550 - Senior model in the new GPS-line |
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| Mio P350 - the youngest ... |
Unlike PDAs, the communicator Mio A701 integrated 520 MHz processor, which is very good, but, apparently, can affect battery life. In addition, to increase the competitiveness of the communicator constructors company decided to equip its 192 MB of internal ROM memory. For a more complete functionality added 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth 1.2 module. All case parts are well executed and tight fitting. Device looks nice, nice buttons are pressed, no apparent problems with the ergonomics are not seen. Overall, the new Mio products fully meet modern requirements, and pricing policy, due to the vast experience of making decent inexpensive PDA, probably will allow its new products to be convenient and reliable solution for navigation and PDA applications. According to the company, the CCP model will be available to the mass market since late April 2006. In Europe, the device is supposed to equip GPS-Map Mio Map, which essentially represents the product of Navigon. In addition to Windows Mobile Pocket PC, Mio company brought to the exhibition a whole bunch of specialized GPS-devices based on Windows CE. NET. Among the new products would like to mention three products. Several non-standard compact navigator Mio H610, uninviting, however, motorists.
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| Mio H610 - another GPS-conductor, but based on Windows CE. NET |
Device Mio 269 + with built-in 2.5 GB hard drive.
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| Mio 269: navigator with built-in hard drive |
As well as having good options and a nice constructive Mio C510E. The latter is equipped with built-in Bluetooth and microphone, through which this browser can be used at the same time as a handsfree, if your phone also supports Bluetooth.
Approximate prices in Europe will be (only for devices without maps), about 550 euros for Mio A701, 370 euro for the Mio P550, 270 euros for the Mio P350. Let us hope that in Russia we get the whole range of somewhat lower prices.
Gigabyte
Two interesting new items brought to the exhibition of well-known company in Russia Gigabyte. These are two of the communicator - g-Smart and g-Smart i. Both are designed to work on GSM networks and are equipped with tri-band GSM / GPRS module, both are running Windows Mobile 5 and have 64 MB of RAM and 64 MB of ROM, as well as the Intel PXA272 processor with 416 MHz.
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| Gigabyte g-Smart |
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| His brother, g-Smart i |
The battery capacity of 840 and 920 mAh respectively, as well as high-capacity battery of 1300 mAh. Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, a slot miniSD, 2.1Mp camera. In general, all as usual. And now, please! Both device equipped with a TV tuner to receive analog TV broadcasts in NTSC and PAL, as well as FM-tuner to receive broadcasts. Frankly, the communicator stuck with a television antenna looks to be funny. In general, the dedicated fans of TV, though not entirely domestic, as Our transmission format SECAM theoretically be able to see only in black and white. But really you can listen to the radio at full blast.
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| Gigabyte g-Smart i with TV antenna |
Device (most likely, only g-Smart) will go on sale worldwide in April, pre-announced price will be about $ 800.
E-Ten
The most important and relevant for Russian users novelty company E-Ten, of course, was the navigation communicator E-Ten G500. Unlike many other companies that promise only to soon begin shipping its new products on the market, E-Ten prefers to act as quickly as possible without reference to the traditional fall-spring cycle of output in the light of new devices. At that time, as of this writing, the first delivery of the latest piping-hot with a PDA E-Ten G500 has already come to Moscow! Very unfavorable situation for journalistic work;)
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I think that lists the parameters E-Ten G500 is redundant. Those who are not in the theme, we recommend you to read our first report from the exhibition - "Communicators and Smartphones CeBIT-2006". My only comment is that this device successfully absorbed all the considerable accumulated by E-Ten experience, and the product turned out decent. Perfectly balanced machine with high-capacity 1440 mAh battery that allows the communicator to work in the PDA mode and 10 hours. Sufficient power and memory. The presence of 1.3-megapixel camera - a moot point, this note and the company's representatives, however, it is. In general, I recommend to pay attention to the E-Ten G500. Moreover, that the sale of its network "computer in the palm has already started. Price - $ 629.
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| Two main communicator E-Ten - Model M600, and G500 |
For convenience, we give a summary sign the key features of current models of E-Ten.
As promised in the news, we were able to take a short interview with a representative of the company E-Ten.
