The main event last week in the world of mobile communications has become the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona, formerly known as 3GSM Congress. It started on Monday, February 11 and closes on Thursday, February 14. After last year's premiere Windows Mobile 6, which was held at the 3GSM World Congress, there was little doubt that at this time, Microsoft will provide another update mobile operating system - Windows Mobile 6.1. Nevertheless, for some reason premiere never took place. In that update will be shown soon enough doubt, however, does not have - access to a range of new products submitted by manufacturers of Windows Mobile devices has been limited, and some of the expected new products have not been declared.
XPERIA X1: brilliant debutant
Star Windows Mobile Premier at Mobile World Congress 2008, you can safely assume debut from Sony Ericsson. Communicator XPERIA X1 - first attempt at writing the Swedish-Japanese alliance in the field of Windows Mobile. The device has attracted at first glance, technical specifications are also impressive. Here and a 3-inch WVGA-screen, and a sliding QWERTY-keyboard, and navigational AGPS-function, full set of communications capabilities and more. Design XPERIA X1 is unusual. In contrast to the traditional side-slider with QWERTY, here sliding mechanism is slightly rounded, as a result of the module with the display slightly lifted at an angle to the keyboard when opening. Dimensions communicator more than compact. In size, he is noticeably smaller PDA Toshiba with similar display size, it is even less than the HTC TyTN II, which display has a diagonal of 2.8 inches. The figures speak for themselves:
- HTC TyTN II: 112x59x19 mm
- Toshiba Portege G910: 117x64x20 mm
- Toshiba Portege G900: 119x61x22 mm
- Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1: 110h53h16, 7mm
Representing X1, Sony Ericsson is launching a new brand XPERIA. One of the main features of the model has an interface using the so-called panels XPERIA, which facilitate the management of your fingers without the stylus. A detailed description of the interface by the manufacturer is not given, also quite a few white spots in the specification, moreover, the reporters at the exhibition did not allow enough "play" with the new. All said that the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 is just one of the novelties, which no longer works with Windows Mobile 6, and based on the new Windows Mobile 6.1, and a blackout caused by the requirements of Microsoft in connection with the delayed announcement of the mobile operating system updates.
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will be released in the second half of the year. Among direct competitors include communicators Toshiba Portege G910 and G900, which he immediately wins a minimum of compactness and the presence of finger-oriented interface. It remains to add only that the price for the novelty has not been disclosed, but Sony Ericsson is never shy with the cost of its top products.
HTC: modest premiere
HTC has introduced the Mobile World Congress 2008 is only one entirely new product - PDA HTC P3470. This model is the middle class and stars from the sky is not enough, it has some pluses and minuses. With some stretch device can be called a successor to last year's budget news - HTC P3400 (Gene).Compared with its predecessor have HTC P3470 doubling of internal memory (256 MB ROM and 128 MB RAM), added support for GPS-functionality, a slot for SD memory cards changed to microSD. Parameters such as standard 2.8-inch QVGA-display, TI OMAP 850 clocked at 200MHz and the lack of wireless support Wi-Fi networks remain unchanged. If the HTC P3400 can be easily ranked as the budget price range, the HTC P3470 is more on the middle class. Recommended price corresponds to the European market, it is 449 Euro, that is about 660 dollars U.S.. The main reason for price changes, apparently prompted appeared navigation functions. Traditionally, for HTC, will be used by navigation software TomTom. Issue in Europe to be held later this month. At that price for HTC P3470 will be a number of fairly strong competitors, including communicators glofiish from E-Ten, which though do not have the internal memory, but equipped with a processor and support Wi-Fi. How it can compete with them not on paper but in real conditions, tests show.
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In addition to the HTC P3470, at Mobile World Congress 2008 was shown updated communicator HTC Advantage - HTC Advantage X7510. It is noteworthy that in a press release the company reported modest "future version" Windows Mobile, reports from the exhibition referred to more specifically - Windows Mobile 6.1. In contrast to the classical version of the HTC Advantage, to update the changes are not too many. The first is an increased amount of storage built from 8 to 16 GB. In this hard drive has been replaced with a flash drive that will affect in a positive way on a variety of indicators, including reliability, speed and power consumption. In addition, a re-designed keyboard, the package pre-installed software and proprietary interface VueFLO. We should also note the appearance of a new Advantage interface TouchFLO, based on the management of your fingers without the stylus. The rest is still the same in all respects an impressive communicator, both in size and technical characteristics.
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Toshiba: compact GPS
Very interesting novelty company presented Toshiba. In addition to the previously unannounced Portege G710 smartphone and communicator Portege G910, was first broadcast communicator Portege G810. The model has the original, although somewhat controversial, the design with touch keys. It is compact and thin, just a little more successful communicator HTC Touch, but much more functional novelty. For technical capabilities of its more comparable to HTC Touch Cruise, also supports third generation networks and Wi-Fi, Qualcomm processor with forensic 400 MHz, twice the amount of memory (256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM), a 3-megapixel camera FM-radio and, of course, GPS-receiver with A-GPS.Deserve special mention communications capabilities - have Portege G810 is supported not only high-speed standard HSDPA, but paired him HSUPA, that while rare in mobile devices. In addition, the device is running an updated version of Windows Mobile under the number 6.1. Release device is expected in the second quarter if the company does not delay it and would not be rude to the prices, the Portege G810 can do it much better known among manufacturers of Windows Mobile devices. In Portege G810 will definitely find its fans.
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E-Ten: the expected sensation
As expected, the February exhibition company E-Ten announced two new series Communicator glofiish - M810 and V900. Model glofiish M810 is a further development of the sliders with sliding side QWERTY-keyboard. This successor to the glofiish M800 with a new, more compact design. In appearance M800 and M810 are noticeably different, the company knowingly promised a "new, special design." The performance characteristics of the model is all still the same multi-function GPS-communicator with extensive communication capabilities, with one exception - the display resolution changed from VGA to QVGA. In Russia in connection with the actual lack of third-generation networks, instead of the M810 will be available glofiish M750 for GSM, which should positively affect the final cost. About the price of new items of precise information yet.
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glofiish V900 - a fundamentally new to the E-Ten products. In addition to the GPS-module of the traditional series glofiish, here there was a receiver of digital broadcasting standard DVB-H, DVB-T, T-DMB and DAB. New "stuffing" adds a new modern design with a screen "without upstands and oriented interface to control the fingers. The top model in the whole, the communicator is based on the new processor is Samsung, equipped udovoennym amount of RAM memory (128 MB). The price is also not yet established, and the issue is expected to close by midyear.
Gigabyte: a parade of new products
Gigabyte Communications Company showed multiple communicators. If the model GSmart MS800 and GSmart MW700 were announced quite a bit in advance and in detail the characteristics, then on some models, the company said the first time. As mentioned earlier GSmart MS800 and GSmart MW700 - is an extension of GPS-direction in the portfolio Gigabyte. Thin and compact models, among themselves, they differ mainly in communications capabilities. GSmart MW700 works in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE, and GSmart MS800 additionally supports UMTS / HSDPA.Unlike its predecessor, GSmart i350, it uses a slightly larger display, but at a lower resolution - 2.8 inches diagonally with a resolution QVGA.
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| Gigabyte GSmart MS800 |
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| Gigabyte GSmart MW700 |
GSmart MS820 - this is another GPS-new product from Gigabyte. The main highlight was the motion sensor MS820 involved in a "user friendly" interface, in simple terms it is possible to control the communicator, moving it in space. In the remaining specifications MS820 significantly intersects with GSmart MS800, including supports networks WCDMA / HSDPA.
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| Gigabyte GSmart MS820 |
GSmart MS808 still a worthy cause communicators Gigabyte with an emphasis on watching television. However, this matter is not limited to, the functionality of the model if not a record, or at least aspiring to this title. In one case Gigabyte has managed to combine the support of cellular networks, 3,5 G, mobile TV formats, DVB-T, DVB-H, T-DMB, ISDB-T, and integrated GPS-receiver. This is complemented by 2.8-inch display in a diagonal with a resolution VGA, Marvell PXA310 processor clocked at 624 MHz, built-in memory to 128 MB of RAM and 256 MB ROM, and a 3-megapixel camera with autofocus. Probably worth all this splendor will not be enough.
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| Gigabyte GSmart MS808 |
Communicators GSmart MS804 and GSmart MW998 is positioned as multimedia. GSmart MW998 is made in the classic form-factor, is equipped with 2.6-inch display with a resolution of VGA. By design it is virtually indistinguishable from new items last year, GSmart t600. However, unlike the GSmart t600, a new device does not support mobile TV. This then is their main difference, for other technical characteristics are practically twins.
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| Gigabyte GSmart MW998 |
GSmart MS804 has a bright personality. The original device has a sliding form factor. Unlike conventional sliders are shifted module with display up, not down the keyboard module. In the autumn of last year about this model already zips information, then this GSmart has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has called O2 XDA Denim. Form factor - the main feature GSmart MS804, otherwise it's just pretty productive communicator with 3,5 G and Wi-Fi, a processor with a clock frequency of 520 Hz, 256 MB ROM and a QVGA screen diagonal of 2.6 inches.
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| Gigabyte GSmart MS804 |
Samsung: modest and immodest Windows Mobile Symbian
Among Windows Mobile devices, Samsung has made quite modest. The only present the premiere of Samsung devices in this segment has become a smartphone SGH-i200. This is a very simple-looking device with a classic design, and a numeric keypad, but rather broad communications capabilities. By and large this is a model for those users who want just a phone, but "smart." On the background of these are not expressive parameters such as 2,3-inch display with QVGA resolution and a 2-megapixel CMOS-camera, there is support networks GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSDPA, as well as interfaces Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and USB 2.0. The work done by Windows Mobile 6 Standard. The smartphone should appear on sale in the spring on a very small price, approximately - about $ 200.
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| Samsung SGH-i200 |
Where Samsung has not acted modestly, so it's in Symbian. Among the models that have been displayed previously, was released photos of a flagship Samsung G810. Smartphone platform S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 is an advanced camera phone. 5-megapixel CMOS-camera equipped with optics with 3 x optical zoom and Xenon flash. Supports autofocus, face detection, a built-in editor. In fact, the camera is inherited from the recent news Samsung G800, which is just a phone, not a smartphone, with more narrowly focused specialization, without extended beyond photography functionality. Samsung G810 is not limited to just an impressive camera. Unlike Samsung G800, a smartphone supports not only GSM networks GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSDPA, and wireless Wi-Fi. Additionally, there are functions of GPS-navigation. For greater convenience of future users is integration with Web-search services like Google, Google Map, Gmail. As the functionality is a serious competitor to the smartphone Nokia N95, released last year.
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| Samsung G810 |
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| Samsung G810 |
Nokia: navigation, not only
Unfortunately for Samsung, Nokia does not become easily rest on their laurels after the release of Nokia N95. By the Mobile World Congress 2008, it prepared a new "bomb". When looking at the specification of Nokia N96 is clear that the smartphone is designed on the principle of "everything and more. GPS-functionality combined with 5-megapixel camera, FM-radio, extensive communications capabilities and support for mobile TV standard in DVB-H. Apparently, that's for sure no one doubts "who is in charge", the smartphone is not only equipped with 16 GB of internal flash memory, but also, in case they will be filled in completely, gives you an opportunity to use the cards microSD. Frightening to think just a few years ago in a stationary computer, the height of happiness was a hard drive with 1 GB ... Interestingly, the Nokia N96 is going to sell complete with built-in DVB-H module, only in some countries, users of this smartphone is without a built-in DVB-H receiver will have to seriously smash his head, before to be able to fill all the available free memory unit. Recommended price for Nokia N96 is set the same as in its time for Nokia N95 - 550 euro, of course, excluding taxes and discounts. This monster must be on sale only in the third quarter.
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| Nokia N96 |
In addition to the new leader? Nokia has revealed three more smartphone easier. Nokia N78 with the best traditions of the series N7h - a simple design, good functionality, without fanaticism. 3.2-megapixel CMOS-camera with autofocus and Carl Zeiss lens is complemented by a GPS-module, FM-radio with FM-transmitter, support for Wi-Fi and all service Ovi. Smartphone Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 6220 classic does not support Wi-Fi, but also have navigation capabilities. As a raisin Nokia 6210 Navigator supports an electronic compass, and the Nokia 6220 classic - 5-megapixel camera with geotag, and speech coding system for a comfortable communicating in noisy environments.
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| Nokia N78 |
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| Nokia 6210 |
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| Nokia 6220 |
Sony Ericsson: UIQ People
Representing a fundamentally new XPERIA X1, Sony Ericsson has not forgotten about the platform and UIQ. P-series smartphones while continuing not received it, but introduced a new series, consisting so far of the two models - Sony Ericsson G700 and G900. Apparently, the G-series will develop low-cost solutions for everyday needs. In low-end model has a 3.2 megapixel camera on is not supported by work in wireless Wi-Fi networks and the emphasis is on simple and convenient work with calendar, contacts, scheduler and so on. At the highest 5 Mp camera with autofocus, supports Wi-Fi, finger-oriented interface, a bit reminiscent of XPERIA, focuses more on working with photo albums and other multimedia functions.
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| Sony Ericsson G900 |
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| Sony Ericsson G900 |
Both smartphones are capable of working in third generation networks, unlike the P-series smartphones fairly compact and light. According to their model parameters give the impression of "friendly to the people" version of the Sony Ericsson W960, without the emphasis on music features. They should be on sale during the second quarter. The price will be about 260 euros for Sony Ericsson G700 and 320 euros for Sony Ericsson G900.
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| Sony Ericsson G700 |
Android in the prototype
Quite a lot of attention at the exhibition attracted a prototype device running on a platform Android. Company Texas Instruments introduced a platform for future Android-smartphone and prototypes based on it were shown by several companies. Similar smart phones will run on a processor Texas Instruments OMAP 850 CPU at 200 MHz, support networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Of course, this is just one of the options a smartphone based on Android. Prototypes in the form of a monoblock with QWERTY-keyboard work demonstrated several applications, including Google Media Player and Google Maps. They did not provide full functionality, but before the first commercial Android devices is still quite far away. Launch the first Android-smartphone is expected in the second half of this year. Among the manufacturers that plan to produce smartphones on the new OS, there are such well known brands like HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung.
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