This article will address only those devices that can be used in Russia, excluding only theoretically interesting to us communicators and smartphones supporting mobile network CDMA. However, to talk about the pros and cons of such hybrids to a set consisting of a PDA and an ordinary cell phone, we will not. We recommend all who do not know the topic, get to know stuff "Mobile Office: PDA vs. Pocket PC with a cell phone, which is to fully satisfy your curiosity. Now let's talk about specific models of smartphones, of which there are many on the market represented: manufacturers, already proven in this area, curious to know how the Taiwanese craftsmen. Such variety can confuse even versed person, not to mention a member of the businessman, who delve into the intricacies of the mobile world there is neither opportunity nor desire. Well, let's get all together.
Siemens SX45
Price in Moscow: $ 815
This device is a fairly old model. So, it was first introduced more than a year ago - at the Spring CeBIT'2001 in Hanover. However, despite its venerable age for a mobile device, Siemens SX45, and now are selling well. And there are many reasons. First, the device is controlled though not new, but Windows CE (version 3.0). This gives the user easy and intuitive interface, as well as a wide range of mobile versions of familiar programs, and 150-MHz MIPS R4000 processor and 32MB of RAM can work today with the majority of applications for this operating system. Finally, 65536-color TFT-LCD with a resolution of 240x320 makes this work is quite enjoyable. Among other things, the device has an expansion slot for memory card standard CompactFlash Type II, which allows you to use with cards up to 1GB. There is also a useful capabilities Siemens SX45 concerns and support for audio file formats: WMA and MP3 with a bitrate of 64 and 96. Apparently, a lot of advantages, but ...
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For all its rather poor by today's standards possible, this device has solid size (134h87h26 mm) and a considerable weight (303 g), and use it very inconvenient because of ill-conceived design. But software is more than pays for all design flaws. Try to imagine all the charm of such a situation. Business partner on the telephone side of the device has given you new information, you are running Pocket Word or Pocket Excel, fixed the rows / cells and send attachments all the work with Pocket Outlook, and all this somewhere in nature, away from the city. "The Tale!" - You might say. "Reality" - I answer. In general, that would not be talking about Microsoft, and the universality of its programs can be very useful. Also in this device there is also the possibility of dialing directly from the address book, as well as tools to work with SMS. Add to this the lack of problems with Russification, it becomes clear why this marker and a heavy machine is still in demand from us. The only pity is that the device does not support GPRS, and the battery is charging 7 (!) Hours. In general, Siemens SX45 - not the most mobile device in its class, it does not work long and extended period of time charged, does not support GPRS, controlled by an outdated operating systems and yet remains quite popular, thanks to the convenient software and low price for its class. In my opinion, it is unlikely Siemens SX45 can be called a good purchase, but if you want an inexpensive device with Windows CE, then the choice seems to be no. In addition, due to old age communicator, in Moscow you can find it used, another option for less money.
Ericsson R380s
Price in Moscow: $ 210
This communicator for more than two years, but, as discussed above device, it competes on an equal footing with its analogues. The device has a touch screen with a resolution 120h360 pixels and 4 shades of gray, which is enough for business use. Text can be entered using graffiti as well as using the virtual keyboard.This device supports WAP, but is not aware of the existence of GPRS, which today is a significant drawback. R380s running a simplified version of the Symbian OS. And, get this device new applications possible, so his owners have to settle for standard programs. But with their main responsibilities communicator handles decently. For useful features include an advanced address book, like a real CPC and at least a functional organizer.
So, R380s has no functionality latest models of PDAs and mobile cell phones, but the attractive price could easily recoup this shortfall.
Treo 180/180g
Price in Moscow: $ 600
Both the "palm" of the communicator was presented to the public in October 2001, and therefore are quite fresh models with a rich feature set. The difference between the Treo 180 and Treo 180g is that the former has a built-in keyboard, while the second one for text input area of graffiti.
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The devices have means dimensions (110x69x18 mm) and weight (153 g). Moreover, hands-free headset is included in the standard package, which makes talking on the phone part is very ergonomic. Helps ease the fact that when you open the lid once it becomes available phone book. In addition, it is possible to use a speakerphone and conference calling. Finally, a Treo 180 and a vibrating alert. Used the screen is nothing special. This monochrome touchscreen display with a resolution of 160x160 pixels and 16 shades of gray. Developers provided an inverse backlit display, which is automatically activated when an incoming call. But there is no backlight, which is very inconvenient in low light. With regard to hardware capabilities, Treo 180 runs on the processor Motorola Dragonball VZ33 MHz, and RAM is 16 MB. This is more than enough not only for the records, addresses and telephone numbers, but for games, office suites, etc.
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With regard to communications capabilities of the device, it is a tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz phone with the addition of GPRS, supporting HTML, WAP, cHTML, xHTML and 128-bit encryption, as well as full functionality for working with mail and SMS. Communicator and knows how to work with cookies and proxy-servers. It is worth noting that in the embedded browser is fully supported by the Russian language, but about the SMS are not. In the Treo 180 uses a lithium-ion battery that allows you to work communicator 60 hours of standby time or 2.5 hours of talk time. It's not so little, but could be better. The result is an almost perfect device for today. The disadvantages are not the newest operating system and the lack of a color screen. If the first omission is not serious, then the second minus Nandspring can say corrected ...:) How? - Read more.
Treo 270
Price in Moscow: $ 785
... Repair, representing about a month ago, a new model in the line of smartphones - Treo 270. The main difference from the Treo 180 is the screen that the 270 th model has a color (CSTN, with a resolution of 160x160, 4096 colors). Other hardware features are not changed. Only now has a backlit keyboard, which makes the device easier in low light conditions.It is noteworthy also that the Treo 270 works up to three hours of talk time and up to 150 in the standby mode, which is a remarkable result, considering the use of a color screen.
In general, Treo 270 - an improved version of the Treo 180 with the corrected shortcomings and somewhat overpriced. Coming soon only after some time excitement around novelty subsides along with the price on it, and then it will be quite a successful acquisition.
Nokia 9210/9210i
Prices in Moscow: $ 750 - $ 780
It is unlikely that it would be possible to imagine a review of the communication devices without the products of one of the leaders of the mobile phone market. Nokia 9210 - very popular in our model of your device. It is equipped with a color screen with a resolution of 640x200 pixels and built-in keyboard. Controlled by a device operating system, Symbian OS, so this unit can fully work with word processing, spreadsheets, and view the presentation. Moreover, it supports all popular formats of text, spreadsheet, graphics, presentation and archive files. Interestingly, the Nokia 9210 has the ability to synchronize data with your PC not only through the COM port, but also remotely through the Internet or even via SMS. Among other useful applications of this device is to provide the ability to view video files, record sound in voice recorder and download new applications. As for the Russification, then this device can recommend the program localization "Elbrus" from MakTsentr.
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All these were solid pros, but what about the disadvantages? Unfortunately, they are not too little. Firstly, the Nokia 9210 is no touch screen. Second, this device does not support GPRS. But there is an opportunity to work through HSCD (43,2 kbit / s). Only here the majority of Russian operators do not support this technology, and therefore inexpensive high-speed internet can not wait. The index "i" at the end of 9210 promises a lot of room in the new version freshly baked communicator from Nokia. Par with the exterior cosmetic changes and comes bundled programs are present and more radical innovations. Thus, the amount of flash memory has increased from 12MB to 16MB, and the inner disk has increased from 4MB to 16MB. But the main difference is speed - 9210i works about 70% -100% faster than 9210. Probably, this was achieved not only hardware, but the fact remains. In general, are rather interesting communicators, the choice of where you can stop if you are not confused or very small size or lack of a touch screen, or a rather high price.
Motorola Accompli 008
Price in Moscow: $ 450
This smartphone is equipped with a monochrome screen with a resolution of 160x160 pixels and four shades of gray. The device is small-sized (98h60h29mm), but quite a lot of weight (155 g). At Motorola Accompli 008 is no built-in keyboard and data entry is carried out only through the stylus (or finger:). The device operates with a lithium-ion battery 800 mAh. According to the manufacturer the device is capable of operating up to 145 hours of standby time or up to 270 minutes of talk time and charging time is only about 2.5 hours.
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With regard to the program filling, Accompli 008 has a fairly advanced phone book and a good organizer. At the same time, the device does not have voice dialing. In addition to the major programs included are graphical editor, as well as several converters, calculator, alarm clock and games.Moreover, Motorola Accompli 008 is able to sync with your PC via USB or infrared. Smartphone this if you wish, you can connect to GPRS, which gives its holder, subject to proper support from the operator's ability to use high speed (up to 144 kbit / s) for the Internet or e-mail. Also in Motorol'u can download new applications. But with the Russian language in this product, things are not the best - crack for Motorola Accompli 008 I found it was not possible, as could not find the device in Moscow ... Well, it turns out the average unit without the knowledge of Russian language and a color screen. These relative disadvantages could recoup the low price, but found this model is problematic even in the capital. However, Motorola Accompli 008 offers support for GPRS and long enough to work in standalone mode. It is possible that because of this should look this smartphone.
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| Motorola Accompli 388 |
Note: Not so long ago, Motorola announced a new smartphone Accompli 388, which is a logical continuation of the Accompli 008. Novelty differs increase the screen resolution (240x320 vs. 160x160), a new interface OTA (Over the Air), as well as an increase in the amount of memory (presumably 4 MB to 2 MB). Also slightly decreased and the size (98x58x24 mm versus 98h60h29 mm) and weight (130 g versus 155 g). However, in Europe (and so soon and we) started selling only scheduled for September 2002, and the price is $ 475.
HP Jornada 928
Suggested price: $ 850
This device from top manufacturers is very attractive, and most importantly stylish design. But no single design is nice this product. The device has a very high-quality color and a large (89 mm diagonal) 16-bit display with a resolution of 240x320 pixels. Dimensions and weights for WinCE-Device is also very compact - 137x77.8x16.7 mm at 184 g.
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HP Jornada 928 has an expansion slot for memory card standard CF Type I, which is more universal than the SD / MMC, used in the "palm" models. But the interesting thing is hidden under the hood of this machine. The fact that this is a dual-processor device. Computer part is based on the processor Intel StrongARM SA-1110 206 MHz, and the telephone - OMAP710 - 133 MHz. That leaves the phone and the PDA can operate independently of each other, ie can be used, for example, a telephone, not wasting energy on your computer or use a handheld, even if the phone is out of order. Moreover, with regard to energy consumption, the developers here, too, came up with brilliantly simple solution: the period of duration of 3 hours as a phone and 12 hours of the CCP can be increased by simply changing the battery, taking on the road with a couple of spare batteries. As for the hardware and software features new items, they are very standard: communicator running the operating system Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition, is 64 MB RAM and 32 MB of flash ROM. That should be enough for any user. So, HP Jornada 928 - hi-end smartphone with the rich possibilities for demanding users. However, apparently no small value (almost like a full-fledged desktops) can undo all the benefits of this stylish model.
Sony Ericsson P800
Expected price: $ 500-600
This unit was presented to the public recently - March 5 this year, and therefore the device demonstrates the new trend smartfonostroeniya, but first things first. The smartphone features a large color touch screen, but otherwise he made in the form-factor mobile phone. Blue translucent casing P800 la-Mac, and the interface on the screen are pleased with its brightness and originality.
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The functionality of the device is also at altitude. Sony Ericsson P800 "armed" to the last communication mode - Bluetooth-adapter and an IR port, and supports GPRS. Ergonomics smartphone provides corporate wheel from Sony (Jog-dial) and the clarity and intuitive graphical shell QIU. Incidentally, the latest development has been spent over two years. The interface is very similar PalmOS, but with the ability to switch between windows and the screen has a resolution of 320x208 pixels. The device is running the new version of Symbian OS 7.0, about which more details can be found here. The smartphone browser AU System Browser, supports all popular current standards (HTML, cHTML and WAP 2.0). So Sony Ericsson P800 can be called a full-featured imizhdevym device. For its capabilities and design smartphone will be sold at an affordable price. And appear in Moscow Sony Ericsson P800 has only the 3 rd quarter of this year.
Sagem WA3050
The price in foreign stores: $ 900
Communicator of the company, as the company itself, not as well known in our market, like Sony, Nokia, Ericsson and others, but it does not interfere with Sagem to produce enough competitive products.
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This model is distinguished above all stylish and ergonomic design and ... not the best performance. The latter include a monochrome screen and only 16 MB of RAM. But the rest of Sagem WA3050 quite modern. It is based on ARM-processor with a frequency of 206 MHz and has a complete set of necessary applications (Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Reader, etc.). Battery from the device is enough for 200 hours in standby mode and 3,5-5 hours of phone conversation. In addition to standard applications, the set includes the WAP-browser EzWAP with Cyrillic support and WinPhone to work with fax and SMS-messaging. Communicator capable of playing audio files in MP3 and WMA music and video. Moreover, the owners of the device positive about the sound capabilities WA3050. Stylish design with the ability to completely turn off the phone part, rich in opportunities when working with faxes, email and SMS nullified by a monochrome screen, low memory and high price. All the more so in Moscow shops Sagem WA3050 not detected.
Total
Whichever of the above devices you choose, it would be nice to deal with their work. If you want a full bouquet of features at any price, comfort and compatibility, the HP Jornada 928 expressly to your taste. In the event that more important to you mobile, but do not want to lose functionality, better look at the Sony Ericsson P800. Well, for those who worry about a reasonable balance of price and quality, should be fine products from Handspring - a more expensive model of the Treo 270 with a color display or a low Treo 180/180g with a monochrome screen - the choice depends on available funds. An alternative to all this smartphone can serve Nokia 9210 - the tried and tested device, besides completely Russified. At the dawn of smartfonostroeniya in the Russian market already has enough interesting offers for people of high and medium incomes, which have clearly exceeds the demand, there would be time, desire, and most importantly - money to buy a worthy replacement for my cell phone or PDA. Budget hybrid currently unable to release any manufacturer. With a big stretch to claim a place the new Treo 180 with a monochrome screen and outdated Ericsson R380s. The authors, translation:
Dmitry Ryabinin
