Smartphone is usually called the device combines the functions of a handheld computer and cellular phone. This eliminates the need to carry something, and another under this definition includes four devices based on PalmOS:
- The first "real" PalmOS-smartphone pdQ from Qualcomm / Kyocera
- New Kyocera QCP-6035 continuer of pdQ
- SpringBoard-module for the Visor Phone Computer Handspring
- Recently introduced Samsung SPH-1300 from Samsung
Qualcomm / Kyocera pdQ
Specifications
| RAM | 2MB |
| OS Version | 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.7 cm x 6.7 cm x 3.5 cm |
| Weight | 285 gr |
| Screen | 160 x 240, 4 Ser. |
| Battery | Li-Ion, 740 mAh |
| Hours | 2,5 h / 50 h |
| Network Type | CDMA, PCS |
The first Palm-pdQ smartphone combines mobile phone and PDA based on a modified PalmOS 3.0. Memory capacity 2MB. It comes in two versions: pdQ800 works in digital and analog networks, CDMA, and pdQ1900 - in digital networks PCS.
Russian Proverb "worst-first" true for American corporations. Wanting to buy this hybrid is almost $ 900 did not find much. pdQ flopped in the U.S. market, from plans to sell this model on the other side of the ocean the company refused. And thus he is no longer available. The cause of failure was too high price and unsuccessfully selected form factor. Spiteful critics even dubbed pdQ "brick". Nickname was fully justified - the weight and dimensions of the device it is very even match. In fact, today the machine weighs 280gr can hardly be called "mobile". It is not clear whether a year ago, there was no technologies to make more compact devices (of course PalmV?), Whether the developers of the company suffered gigantomania.
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The screen has a resolution 160h240 and is divided into several parts. At the bottom is an area of applications for Palm-size 160x160 pixels. Above it is the part that is involved in a closed hinged lid. It is used to display the dialed number, OSD, and so on. Even higher - a number of icons that display the date, time, signal strength, battery and service information. The right of the screen are a number of Silk-buttons. They are responsible for launching applications pdQmail, Call History, and HotSync, as well as adjust contrast and disconnection of the phone. " Field of graffiti has not disappeared, but that's the right of it you will not find the button Calc. Instead, there is an icon Dialer. When folded cover it displays a numeric keypad for dialing. At the very lid are 12 standard phone keys, and two more to lift the handset and hang up. In addition they have on / off button smartphone, launch the application pdQalert and OSD control. On the reverse side prudently drawn a hint of graffiti symbols. The cover is not active, ie microphone in it. It is located in the body of the phone. Did you know that QUALCOMM is a developer of a well-known email client Eudora? EudoraInternet Suite for PalmOS is also the handiwork of the developers of the company. This free suite of applications is not enough fans. So, for e-mail and Web browsing on pdQ installed programs and pdQmail pdQbrowser, are the same Eudora and EudoraWeb. It is not clear what caused the company to change the name of untwisted. The program will even twins are identical. With this program, pdQalert smartphone owner receives notice of the received paging, voice and text messages. The quick dial list can SpeedDial including 99 phones, e-mail address, or URL.Program Dialer, as already mentioned, is a digital on-screen keyboard. During the call, you can run any program, disconnect link for this is not necessary. Of course, with the programs easier to work when using headphones, hands-free (not included). It is now clear on what Palm-device first appeared warning light, replacing the call. Apparently, pdQ was a source of inspiration for engineers, Palm, Handera and Handspring. QUALCOMM ought to patent that idea :-). You look, and to develop pdQ2 would get the money. Or maybe you think that this is the first Sony guessed supply JogDial its CLIE? Not at all! Side of the pdQ located volume control buttons. With it you can scroll the screen in AddressBook, SpeedDial and pdQalert. List of supported programs is not great, but there is an important fact. But this is what exactly can not praise the designers and engineers QUALCOMM, so it's a cradle. He's just huge! Yes, inside the "thrust" power supply, but because he can not be so big? It would be better placed to set a regular patch cable, but this monster sold as an accessory :-). And even at this edifice is not enough room for tiny buttons Hotsync. To start the synchronization, you need the stylus to press the corresponding button on the Silk-screen smartphone. Such precisely nowhere else seen. Removable Li-Ion Battery 740 mAh capacity provides 2.5 hours of talk time and up to 50 hours of standby time. In principle, when pdQ appeared, it was normal. Now this is not enough. Needless to say, the machine became very unusual. Buyers did not understand him and did not take. As a result, QUALCOMM has sold all the relevant technologies and documentation company Kyocera. There's this idea worked well, and in late 2000 appeared ...
Kyocera QCP-6035
| ObemOZU |
8MB |
| VersiyaOS | 3.5 |
| Dimensions | 14.2smh6.4smh2.2sm |
| Weight | 208gr |
| Screen | 160x160, 16ser. |
| Battery | Mah |
| Vremyaraboty | 5ch/180ch |
| Tipseti | CDMA, PCS |
Following the acquisition pdQ company started to develop a new model. At the same time took into account not only the mistakes its predecessor, but also to achieve its competitors. Successor, was a success. Smartphone from Kyocera to 25% lighter and a half inches shorter and thinner. Keep it in your hand is much nicer than the "brick" of QUALCOMM. Still, nice that technological progress does not stand still. The new smartphone, not only has many new features, but costs almost half as much, $ 500.
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There was a "real" wheel a-la JogDial. However, here it is called the Shuttle. The screen has a resolution of 160x160 and the size is close to the Palm m100. Unlike pdQ, with the lid closed, the phone just displays other information. OSD has been more logical and managed only one Shuttle `th, and not four buttons. Significantly enhanced voice features. There is a speakerphone SpeakerPhone, which can be used as a voice recorder to record voice messages a total duration of up to 60 seconds. Introduced a variety of ways to manage voice. In particular, there is a voice dialing for 30 numbers, as well as the ability to give commands in words. Some operations can be performed without pressing the button, and pronouncing them. As with most speech recognition systems, it must first "train" to the smartphone "accustomed" to your voice. Function answering machine - one of the applications of this system. It is activated at a time when the smartphone is connected to a system of "hands-free". If an incoming call, an electronic voice asks whether you want to answer or not. If it "appears" that you said "Yes", then it will connect with the caller if the phone is "heard" "No", then will be activated voice mail, and you can listen to messages left after. The corpus is built vibration, more powerful than the new models Palm.Apart from him we can choose any of 15 built-in tunes. The user a choice of three modes available warning: normal (normal call), silent (vibrating alert and warning light) and quiet (only warning light). With hinged lid missing two buttons for the OSD control, but instead they got three new: Speakerphone, FindName and SilenceSounds. Speakerphone mode activates the same name. FindName allows you to quickly find your phone and immediately call on him. Clicking on the button SilenceSounds opens a menu where you can select alerts and ringer volume. Were upgraded embedded applications. Eudora and EudoraWeb were called by their proper names, and not hide behind vague pseudonyms. Dialer has evolved from a simple on-screen keyboard in a full application with a lot of settings and two modes (full-screen and a minimum). There are new applications, such as DataFax. With its help, QCP-6035 can be used as an external modem for data and sending / receiving faxes. To do this you need to connect to a PC serial port cradle, put it in your mobile and activate mode DATA / FAX. All you can run the program dial. But especially a lot has different settings. For example, to save battery power, type 4, a power saving mode:
- off;
- Only Palm;
- Sleep;
- ON;
Before you use your smartphone is strongly recommended peruse the user manual. Most of this is the explanation of basic concepts already known to the owners of handheld computers, but those parts which describe the setup procedure and tips, read worthwhile. Bottom of the hull smartphone is no longer a single connector, but two. One for Hotsync, and the other for the power supply. Those who do not need to sync three times a day, enough to bring the charger and use it from time to time. Credle began to look much better. In addition, it appeared from behind a nest, which can charge an extra battery. It seems that Kyocera has taken the right steps and QCP-6035 will attract the attention of buyers. At least, the website dedicated to handheld computers, is dominated by a favorable response on this model.
Visor Phone
| RAM | - |
| OS Version | - |
| Dimensions | 6cm x 5cm x 1.3 cm |
| Weight | 83 gr |
| Screen | - |
| Battery | Li-Ion, 680mAh |
| Hours | 3ch/75ch |
| Network Type | GSM 900/1900 |
VisorPhone, in principle, not a smartphone. This is a SpringBoard-module for computers Handspring Visor. Moreover, for the Palm computers also have special modules of mobile phones, but they were not included in this review. The fact that they do not provide the level of integration, which has a bunch Visor + Visor Phone. You can see some very fine (from an engineering point of view) moments. For example, Visor Phone does not even have built-in microphone, he prudently placed in the case Visor `s. A set of programs also helps to combine two devices into one. These and other factors can include it in the category of smartphones.
With the phone user receives a package of applications for the Internet, including the Blazer, one of the best browser for Palm. In addition, he rightfully holds the title of fastest browser. For purchased VisorPhone it's free, and the rest will cost $ 19.
To run the SMS on the module even has a special button. Generally, in terms of ease of writing text messages VisorPhone is an absolute winner. Message is divided into 3 parts: a greeting, message body and signature. For each part has a list of commonly used words.Simply select the option you want the title and signature, and only half the job already done.
Speed Dial feature allows you to specify up to 50 rooms. To set any of them just need to click on. Of course, dialing phone numbers from your address book is also present.
Yahoo! Messenger and BugMe! Messenger. Here, I think, no comment. These programs are for those whose "ICQ" is working around the clock.
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With its convenient interface is very easy to use GSM as a function of three-way conversation where you can communicate with not one but two companions at once. Enough to dial the first number, put on Hold, and then dial the second number. Visor Phone can operate both in the U.S. (at a frequency 1900MGts) and European (900 MHz) networks, GSM. This is another advantage, because the three-band phones (eg, Siemens S40), capable of operating on both sides of the ocean, have appeared recently, and their prices are still biting. Although Motorola is relatively inexpensive models, the choice is still not great. Strengths and weaknesses precisely defined so that it is only a module. Firstly, those who buy it usually already have a Visor. Hence, they save half the cost, and can continue to enjoy your favorite handhelds. Secondly, full-screen has much more advantages than disadvantages. In fact, he only has one drawback - its size :-). Thirdly, statistics show that buyers VisorPhone have at least one and often several other SpringBoard-ins. A simultaneous use with portable keyboards for many in general is crucial. Fourth, with VisorPrism he becomes the only colored smartphone. In addition, when used in conjunction with Edge or Prism phone can be charged, not pulling it from SpringBoard-slots, while the computer is in the cradle. On the other hand, if you want to use another module, then at that time the owner can not receive incoming calls. They will not even recorded in the list of missed calls. Handspring site is explained by the "energy saving".
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In VisorPhone is vibrating and earphone hands-free. And, most importantly, he is the only really works in European networks of GSM. Together with the Visor Platinum in the U.S. you can buy for the same $ 500, and Kyocera QCP-6035. In conclusion, a small plaque, showing how much weight VisorPhone together with different models Visor:
| Prism | 277 gr. |
| Platinum / Deluxe | 235 gr. |
| Edge | 219 gr. |
Samsung SPH-1300
| RAM | 8MB |
| OS Version | 3,5 |
| Dimensions | 12.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 2 cm |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Screen | 160 x 240, 256 colors |
| Battery | Li-Ion |
| Hours | 3 h / 120 h |
| Network Type | PCS, AMPS |
At the last CeBIT'e Samsung has presented its smartphone SPH-1300, which will operate in networks SprintPCS. From its competitors is different color display and a virtual graffiti area.At the moment, it is also known that he would have hands-free communication, vibrating alert, voice dialing for 20 numbers and speed dialing for 99 numbers. Side are two buttons (not the wheel) to navigate the menus. A set of software is also quite decent. It will consist of WAP-and Web-browser, email client program for the exchange of SMS, and support for Web-clipping through Palm.net. In addition, the simulator will be a golf course and a scientific calculator.
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Troubling, no cap. The screen can not get dirty if it pressed against her cheek. Kyocera cover protects the screen, Handspring speaker positioned at an angle so that the user inadvertently turned down the screen in the direction of the conversation. What a way to come up with a Samsung? It is unlikely that this phone can be read books. The width of the body is almost equal to the width of the screen m100, and display itself even more narrow. Previously reported that its price will be the same $ 500, and Kyocera. He should appear this summer. The authors, translation:
Oleg Kurapov
