Last week completed its work the world's largest exhibition of wireless technologies and devices STIA 2003. Of particular interest have led a conference for developers who have traditionally held by Microsoft in the framework of this event. Our colleagues from the site PDA Geek walked by stands of MS Developer Conference with a digital camera, not missing one essential new items shown there. Also, they have been logged in detail it heads Microsoft's Bill Gates, which he delivered at the exhibition. Bring to your attention to an illustrated report on this high-profile events. Microsoft Developer Conference (MDC) - is a hybrid of traditional hi-tech exhibitions and an endless series of educational seminars that are designed for developers who use a variety of platforms from Microsoft, including the SmartPhone, and. NET Compact Framework. Talk about programistskih master classes, probably does not make sense - this is not the most exciting aspect of the event. Interesting the same device, shown at the stands, deserve to consider them closely.
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Since MDC is mainly directed to professionals, developers, presentations supernova gadgets here where there is less than the IT-exhibitions for the masses. And yet, we tracked down some great developments.
Smartphone from Compal
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Although Microsoft has organized a separate storefront to showcase their new models, this beauty we met in the compartment of Windows Media demo. In this case, an employee of the stand did not even really know what a typewriter is exposed on its stand. We certainly did not fail to try this new smartphone in the case, and, judging by first impressions, the main advantages of the apparatus is a cool screen and very user-friendly menu navigation. However, more still can not say: during our rapid test demo of Windows Media «hung" operating system, phone, and we had to return the phone in the idle state employee Microsoft. According HPCru, smartphone, which saw the site staff Geek.com - this is one of the first devices based on Smartphone 2002 operating systems from Taiwanese Compal, oodobrenie receive an official from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This procedure should go through all communication devices that claim to the American market. First, about the features of most OSes, the release of the first "smart phone" on the basis of which is constantly delayed. In addition to standard applications such as address book and calendar sync with MS Outlook, installed on a desktop computer, Operating System allows using the version of Windows Media Player to play audio and video files on your smartphone and thanks to Internet Explorer, - sending / receiving e-mail and internet use pagers. machine operates in networks GSM 800/1800/1900, and also supports high-speed data communication system GPRS. Equipped with a mini-USB connector for synchronizing with your computer, as well as a slot for flash memory cards. On this information on your smartphone from Compal Electronics ends.
Intel PCA Smartphone
Representatives from Intel demonstrated at Microsoft's Developer Conference reference design of its "smart tube": a working model of this prototype can experience all comers, and employees stand generously shared with the guests information on the filling machine (as opposed to "man-with-Compal» they are well were familiar with his model).The device, which we managed to hold in their hands, is designed for networks of GSM / GPRS. The core of the processor is a new family of Intel XScale PXA 262. PCA Smartphone is equipped StrataFlash memory and a single system that manages all types of nonvolatile memory devices Intel Persistent Storage Manager (Intel PSM). In the picture is clearly visible main feature of the design of the smartphone - arm-scooter, which can also serve as a button (like "mouse" wheel). In addition, the device is equipped with a built-in digital camera.
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The only thing that held back staff Intel, so it's about the prospects of running the model in the series and on behalf of manufacturers, who have decided to take it as a basis for creating the original device.
Intel MiTAC Mio 8380
On this model, the following is known. This is the first smartphone based on the operating system Microsoft Smartphone 2002 from Taiwan's MiTAC. Recall that the Smartphone 2002 - one of the "telephone" editorial Windows CE. All devices of the platform are equipped with a screen resolution of 220 x 176 pixels without sensory input and joystick control. MIO 8380 - this is the first smartphone based on the above operating systems, equipped with a built-in digital camera (110 kilopixels and zoom). In addition, this "smart phone" features MPEG-4 decoder for prosmorta video and MP3 player, LCD screen size 2.2 inches, and SD card slot for extra memory.
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MIO 8380 phone features are standard: a tri-band GSM (900, 1800 and 1900 MHz), support for GPRS, you can receive, send SMS and multimedia messaging (MMS). Mio 8380 also supports high-speed wireless access to email and the global network through MSN Messenger. In Preinstalled software includes a special version of the browser Internet Explorer. Price and terms of the start of deliveries were not disclosed.
Communicator Samsung SPH-i700
As the company announced Sprint, the largest cellular operator in the U.S., production and sale of this device based on Pocket PC from Samsung, submitted in early 2003, will begin soon. And because we had to "live" to see the SPH-i700, can responsibly declare: this is clearly telefonchik among today's favorites. We really liked the swivel camera and the screen as a viewfinder, too, is good. True, the display is left unprotected, and probably it will be easily damaged. But otherwise, this LCD matrix out of competition. (As for shipments to begin a European version of the device, Samsung has already outlined an approximate date - the second half of this year.America as always ahead of the rest! - Approx. HPCru)
Hitachi G1000
Hitachi told employees about his new brainchild of long time and in paints. Recognize this handheld a lot of pluses: 3.5-inch high quality TFT-screen, jog wheel Jog Dial, a mini-QWERTY keyboard and a digital camera. With all its "twists" of course, G1000 looks like a "brick", especially in comparison with the elegant smartphone. But this device is functionally close to computers, and its dimensions at the same time significantly lower than that of notebooks. So we can assume that in the corporate sector, the CCP will have a large success.
Keyboard for cmartfona
These accessories were announced before, but to see "live" copy was the first time - a keyboard for a smartphone SPV, which is a clone of the "smart phone" from Compal, as described above. That is, theoretically, such klava fit for him. Eleksen Keyboard (as it is called) works as a touch screen, got a plastic shell and a number of its functions is not only a set of texts, but also the opportunity to use as a game controller. Note the picture: reports did not beat in the hearts of his fist on the keys, he actually manages the spacecraft on the screen, mimicking the movement of a joystick and the keyboard takes "spot depression.
Even better suited for gaming more conceptual device, shown at the exhibition. A full-featured joystick that can connect to your phone, turns up in a real game console.
Bill Gates in person ...
Of course, not present ...:) But to open the conference - has opened ... These heads of Microsoft began with the installation of theses: "We live in a digital age, and now the range of portable electronic devices, their functions and applications continue to actively expand. Therefore, developers of software for mobile computers and smartphones have great prospects of development of their business, and Microsoft Developer's Conference aims to fully support them in this. "
Next on the screen behind the speaker showed a video "Behind the Technology", which briefly describes the history of PCs, the Altair 8800 from a sample of 1975. However, this same video was already shown at Comdex and CES trade shows and many did not become a revelation.
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Turning to the outlook for the future, Gates said that in his opinion, the five major platforms (PC, Pocket PC, Tablet PC, and "smart watch" and a huge wall monitors) will be developed in parallel, but the possibility of integrating all these devices into a single system will exceed all expectations. After that, the audience was shown a concrete example of how a system. NET Compact Framework,. NET Passport, SmartPhone and SPOT watch can operate in a single bundle. In the skit, called "Meet me for coffee", the user connects to the network using. NET Passport, sent out invitations to the wireless coffee to his comrades. At the same time he had the opportunity not only to track the online status of other users, but also their "physical" coordinates. Let us explain. Passport - the most common systems of authentication, which is one of the key components of the platform. Net. Such services are centrally store passwords and other personal data of users when working with various online services that allows users to not enter data about yourself again. Also, Bill Gates announced the official beginning of the distribution system. NET Compact Framework, which in particular allows millions of developers programming in Visual Studio to create software for mobile devices. In addition, Microsoft has provided special measures that will encourage programmers designing software for handheld devices: All buyers Visual Studio 2003 will be presented with the latest Pocket PC ViewSonic V37. In addition, Bill Gates announced the release of the toolkit Smartphone SDK, which will include prereliznaya Smartphone operating system version and its default applications. In concluding his report, Gates assured the audience that Microsoft is planning to attract more investments to develop the market for mobile devices. The authors, translation:
