The most important of the "arts" is now a conversation. Intercultural communication are the most needed for success in life and business. Before high-tech equipment manufacturers faced with the task to simplify communication and make it universally accessible and fast. So come into our lives smartphones and communicators, which combine the functions of a PDA and cell phone. Known to many Nokia 9210 and the Kyocera QCP 6035 can already be attributed to first-generation model, which is extremely interesting, but expensive to become a hit.
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Currently, the main producers of handheld computers are working, so that as efficiently as possible and organically "write" information and voice wireless technology into their products. For example, a new device from Palm, Inc. developed with an emphasis on a permanent job with email, but, unfortunately, to call with this device you can not. By the way, it has received FCC approval in August, but for some reason its formal presentation has been postponed until next year. i705, namely it refers, delivery has to replace Palm'am series VIIx. However, under the prevailing conditions in the company of Palm, the device may remain on the shelf indefinitely. RIM has just thinks of how to add voice capabilities to their wireless devices BlackBerry, mail-in GPRS-2.5-generation networks in Europe.
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While they were contemplating Handspring, Inc. introduces a new line of mobile devices called Treo. By the way, this is the second attempt of the company to issue such a versatile device. The first swallow was VisorPhone - Snap Springboard-module, which allows you to turn handheld Visor into a cell phone. Soon the company's representatives had to admit that the first attempt proved to be lumpy. Sales volume of the device were much below the expected level. On sale at a price of $ 300, VisorPhone been marked down several times, and participated in advertising campaigns as a free application. Nevertheless, the development of software for VisorPhone put the main building block in the foundation of the project Treo. By the way, Handspring is already planning to change the discount VisorPhone on Treo. We shall see.
A little history
Information about the company Handspring is working on a device that can compete with the leading smartphones and communicators, thanks to its design and good value for money ", was leaked to the news sources in August. Then it was reported that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the production of two black and white wireless devices. However, Handspring was outraged by leaks, and the next day it was reported that this approval is temporarily withdrawn. Thus, access to all information and photographs was blocked before the official presentation of new products. Then, it was reported that the company asked the FFC to withhold approval until October 15.
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However, since the advent of this information, the mobile community has expressed serious interest in the devices and was looking forward to their formal presentation, which, as promised, took place in mid-October. Despite the fact that now the information about the Treo 180 available on the official website of the company Handspring, to see firsthand the device to very few people had a chance.It is expected that the Treo k180 and Treo g180 will be available immediately after the new year, and a third color model, Treo 270, will be released only in the middle of next year.
Now for the facts
So, your Treo Handspring company managed to combine everything necessary for modern mobile user - mobile phone, electronic pocket organizer and function navigation on Web. The new hybrid less Visor'a and rival devices such as Kyocera Smartphone. Note that its tentative price is acceptable. Treo k/g180 will cost about $ 400 with a connection to the network. A color model Treo 270, you'll have to wait a little longer, will cost approximately $ 600. Why did the new smartphone is much cheaper than similar competitive products? Perhaps the answer to this question may give engineers the French company Wavecom, which developed new products for the wireless module the size of a matchbox. It is with the help of a pocket computer has become more and perform functions of a mobile phone. In addition, the role played by the fact that much at the heart of this device was taken by his predecessor-VisorPhon 'a. About him we talked a little higher.
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After the appearance of a new device on the Stanford Palm User Group interest in him only grew. And those who had a chance to see him were surprised priyatno. First of all, a few words about the design. As it turned out, the GSM-phone + PDA is really a miniature. Compared with the Palm Vx, Treo shorter and narrower, but the truth, thicker. Handspring designers can only applaud - to fit so much in such a small form-factor! Note that, despite the size, quality and functionality are expected to be high, that's twice as nice. Treo will appear in two variations - k180 and g180. Unlike models - in the process of entering information. k180 has a small keyboard, a la Blackberry, which used to be a few minutes. g180, in turn, has a familiar Palm-device area of graffiti.
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Treo as a phone is a dual-Mobile with support for voice dialing and a full complement of standard features: a list of calls, built-in phonebook, directly from which we can produce a set of numbers, etc. Initially, smart phones will only work on GSM networks. During subsequent upgrades they will be able to support GPRS-protocol. Now the company's engineers working on a CDMA-version of the Treo, which will focus mainly on the United States. As organizer Treo - a typical Palm. It will work on Dragonball VZ 33MHz processor and memory have 16MV. Among the built-in software applications: a diary (Date Book Plus), phone book - an improved version of the application address (PhoneBook), business (To Do List), notebook (Memo Pad), and others. The smartphone runs on the Palm OS, which means that it will be possible to upload all applications developed under it. In addition, a brand new Treo is possible to lose all the information with other Palm-device. If we talk about communication capabilities cmartfona, it is worth noting the speed and ease of wireless sending short text messages and e-mail. And thanks to the browser Blazer, which is an integral part of this machine, the user will be able to wander through the global network. Moreover, these walks are not restricted to sites optimized for mobile devices. This browser has received a prize as the best of its kind, will allow the user to view PC-familiar sites. The only difference is that the owner of the Treo will receive a black and white image. Should not be considered Treo as a variation on the theme Visor'a. This is totally new and first of its kind device offered by Handspring. Despite the fact that an experienced user will find similarities with the VisorPhone, innovation, perhaps, be more.For example, this device does not have the usual expansion slot Springboard. Here are some distinguishing features of Treo:
- scroll wheel, called Jog Rogger
- Time running conversation - about 2 hours of standby time - about 72 hours
- Charging a completely discharged battery takes 1:00
- built-in vibrator
- no cradle, which is replaced by a charging cable and synchronization
- IR port located on the top of the device
- telephone and computer parts organizer can turn on and off independently of each other
- opening / closing Treo leads to automatic on / off PDA
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Objectively judge the work of the new smartphone will only be possible after it becomes available to the masses. So it remains content with only that information which does not regret sharing Handspring, Inc.
In anticipation of Treomfa ...
Trio heads of the company Handspring - Hawkins (Hawkins), Dubinsky (Dubinsky) and Colligan (Colligan) look to the future with optimism. Donna Dubinsky, according to news agency Reuters, confidently announced that the company expects to increase revenues in the second half of next year. And Handspring is 100 percent know what actions in this regard are most effective. Big hopes are pinned on a new line of Treo, after formal submission which, Handspring stock rose markedly. Edd Colligan said that revenues from sales of smartphones will be in the millions, because it is "extremely exciting" device. Sources, Materials:
