Overview of the communicator keyboard Glofiish M700 from E-Ten

It seems that the company E-Ten seriously voznamerilas take a leading position in the market Windows Mobile smartphones. Its activity in recent years can only envy. Covsem recently visiting us visited communicator Glofiish X500, which became, along with the HTC P3300 was among the first devices that offer Wi-Fi and GPS-module in a single package. Barely two weeks after the publication of the survey, as in the network appeared rumors about the Glofiish M700, which was to become the first device from E-Ten, in form factor side sliders - with sliding side QWERTY-keyboard. And a week later confirmed the existence of new items has become ... no, no official announcement, but arrived to our office communicator Glofiish M700. The official announcement took place later. However, you probably read the news, so without further ado down to business. Like its predecessor, our guest today has a module Wi-Fi, GPS receiver based on SiRFstar III chip and an integrated FM-tuner. All this fits in very compact package, which opens horizontally, and allows access to a comfortable QWERTY-keyboard. It is curious that the M700 covsem not like other models of E-Ten, not even a close resemblance to the mentioned X500, which also stands out against its predecessors. Well, let's look at the technical specs.

Specifications:
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition with Service Pack AKU3.2
• Processor: Samsung S3C2442, 400 MHz
• Memory: 64 MB RAM (48 MB user available) and 128 MB Flash ROM (70 MB available)
• Screen: 2.8 "transflective TFT, 240x320, 16 bit
• Memory Expansion: microSD
• Wireless Interfaces: Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS Class 10, EDGE
• GPS-chip: SiRFstar III
• Camera: 2.0 megapixel, 4x digital zoom
• Battery: Li-Ion, 1530 mAh
• Audio: microphone, speaker, 2.5 mm stereo headphone jack
• Dimensions and weight: 118 x 59 x 20 mm and 165 g.

You must have noticed that the characteristics of the Glofiish M700 is almost no different from the model specifications X500. Here we see the same processor, identical amounts of memory, the same wireless modules, the same camera and memory expansion slot. The only quantitative difference - it's size and weight. Thickness of the shell precursor was only 15 mm, making it one of the thinnest devices on the market. Here because of the sliding structure and appeared QWERTY-keyboard housing was a 5 mm thick and almost 20 grams heavier. The closest competitor Glofiish M700 is perhaps, HTC TyTN, and announced during the preparation of this article, HTC P4350 (Herald), performed in the same form factor and have a number of similarities to the technical part. However, both denied the GPS-receiver, and the first also supports third-generation networks. In view of these two reasons to call communicators can not direct competitors. In general, at the moment M700 - is unique. We now proceed to inspect the contents of his box.

Supplied

Since we are dealing with an engineering sample, not the instance has been prepared for sale, and delivery is far from complete.

With full confidence to talk about its usefulness, we can not, so for now just tell that got into our hands:
• stylus
• Mains Charger
• sync cable with mini USB connector
• Wired Headset
• Cover leatherette
• CD with accompanying software
• user manual.

At the beginning of a word or two about the stylus. Its thickness is slightly thinner than the classic, but it is quite easy to operate. However, for comfortable use it to decompose - folded, the pen is a bit short.As well as in the case of the X500, the upper end unscrewed. And it is also not clear what purpose, as for pressing the soft reset is excellent bottom end. Pena - now traditional - is located on the lower right corner of the case. Pero "sitting" there is very tight, which helps automatic unfolding during extraction and eliminates the possibility of loss. But the case compared to the X500 has changed. It is a classic bag, designed to be worn on a belt. In addition to the metal bracket that you can catch the top edge of jeans, on the other side is present and removable bow, through which you can pass a belt. Filled bag in general, very soundly. So that future owners are unlikely to have to think about purchasing solutions from other vendors. On the headset is hardly worth talking about separately. We merely note that it is done under a jack connector 2.5 mm, Kojima has a communicator headset quite comfortable fit in the ears, and on the block with the answer button is a volume control wheel. While nothing outstanding, certainly not in a regular headset. That's all that got to our hands, but if you believe the information from the Quick Start Guide in addition, shall be delivered yet, and a car charger and spare stylus. On the carrier, designed for attachment to the windshield of the car there is no mention. So that in case of need it you need to buy separately. However, by the time of sale equipment may undergo minor changes, so the premature conclusions until the refrain.

Design

As we noted just above, the appearance Glofiish M700 hard to notice any similarities with the previous communicator E-Ten. Perhaps the only form of housing design reminiscent of the previous model, X500. The same strict rectangle with rounded corners. Dimensions are close to the size of X500, so the convenience of holding the device in hand, we can say the same things - quite convenient. The body is made of silver plastic with no varnish. Sides and edges, girded with a dark gray corrugated insert, which improves adhesion to the skin and promotes a more secure retention device in his hand. Well, comparing dimensions, we can reduce for example, Qtek s200 (108 x 58 x 18 mm) and the HTC TyTN (113 x 58 x 22 mm). The latter, incidentally, by weight, significantly greater than the new Glofiish (165 g vs. 180). On the front we are seeing quite a familiar picture: the Screen, Voice speaker and a major hardware keys. Display, as usual, will be devoted to a separate review. In the meantime, pay attention to the buttons. As with previous developments E-Ten, the controls are located here, as under the screen, and above it. Bottom is four-way navigation key with inscribed in the center "OK" button, and next to it - keys call / hang up, and two soft buttons. And the realization of all this there are some small gripes. An inexperienced user might initially take the center key of the navigation joystick: it is significantly above the surface and tilted in all directions.No effect, of course, that does not help, but apparently looks very similar. Buttons with the image of green and red tubes, as well as two soft keys are made flush with the body, have a modest size and the buttons are pretty tight and in addition have very little reserve. So using them is not very convenient, especially at first. The entire lower key block is highlighted in blue and clearly visible in the dark. But the top two buttons are not illuminated at all in any way. True, they are located next to the LED, through which are visible in the dark and have a noticeable protrusions, so that if necessary you can easily find them tactilely. Appointment of the top buttons should be familiar to owners of recent devices from E-Ten (G500, X500). The right side is the application M-Desk, which, recall, is the original replacement for the standard menu of programs and allows you to assign shortcuts to categories. A left-launches GPS Viewer, which includes GPS-module and displays information about the found satellites. Here, incidentally, is available and the compass, but talk about it during the examination program filling device. Well, in the center of the top of the front side is a small notch speakers, surrounded by a convex plastic insert. Sliding the upper half of the body, we access the QWERTY-keyboard. Frankly, looking at first came into picture, we are sinful deed thought that M700 - is a case where ergonomics was sacrificed for visual appeal. Then it seemed to us that the keys will be made of transparent plastic and have a flat surface. However, in reality it was much nicer. First, the keys have ample dimensions, and secondly, they are slightly convex, which completely eliminates the possibility of simultaneously pressing two buttons. Cover shifts smoothly and easily, and at the end is fixed with a weak click. Mechanism for automatic tuning is not here. Illuminating LEDs are located under the transparent inserts. The letters on the keys light up very clearly and evenly, which, unfortunately, can not be said of the additional characters - they somehow do not see at all. Those who care about the subtleties of localization, we can immediately calm - at the local keys is enough space for the Cyrillic characters. And another important point. In the past we have criticized the location for HTC TyTN soft keys on the QWERTY-keyboard. There they were placed over all the keys, very close to the upper lid, which is why it was hard to press them. Here they are at the edges. This is perhaps not quite logical, but it is much more convenient. Yes, and in the unfolded state control communicator entirely possible without a stylus. Perhaps that is all we can say about the hardware keyboard. Contrary to expectations, it proved very convenient in all respects. In general, continue to check M700.Upper end - completely empty, and the bottom is bare in the expansion slot (microSD), a connector for the sync cable and charger (mini USB), as well as the stylus holder and a slot-in microphone. Hardly anything here worth comment - about the features of pencil-box, we told you at the outset. The left sidewall is notable only a small power button recording and rocker "+/-", responsible for volume control. In the talk, of course, governed by the sound of a voice dynamics, and in standby mode - the volume of the system. And finally, when taking a camera she carried a digital zoom, which we'll tell you when we get to review the photo opportunities. Right side contains the power button device (for long press it off the screen), located above the power key, a camera - from the bottom, and a small hole with a recessed button to soft-reset. And finally, the rear part of the body - is, first of all, battery cover, as well as a slot system dynamics and the camera lens, side by side with LED flash and a miniature mirror for self shooting. Lens, of course, nothing is being protected from dust, fingerprints and scratches, so use should be carefully. Inside the battery compartment has a small rubber insert, through which the communicator can lie quietly, even on sloping surfaces. The same paste is used, and the support for the thumb when removing the cover. Shifts it tugovat - requires effort. And beneath it lurks a 1530 mAh battery, which, in turn, covers the slot for the SIM-card. Card is placed in the recess and held by two small metal bows. To extract Simka need the stylus, the ending of which is placed in an indentation and is a guide for the movement cards. In conclusion, the external examination remains to note the build quality. Probably will not be a big surprise if we say that it is excellent. Battery cover fits tightly and does not give the slightest occasion for the appearance of backlashes. As regards the mechanism of motion halves, it is also very good. Of course, there is a likelihood of backlash during prolonged use, as in all such decisions.On the Qtek 9100 or HTC TyTN after some time has been a slight backlash. However, these are features of the mechanism, there's nothing to be helped. Thus, the ergonomics of the device, we note the estimate of "good", and manufacturing quality as "excellent." Design M700 - quite unusual and clearly made "an amateur", but to us he came to taste.

Screen

Screen M700 - quite a good one. Matrix has the standard features: diagonal and resolution, respectively, are 2.8-inch 240 x 320 pixels. What swings the number of colors displayed, the manufacturer announced 16-bit, but in reality, color is no different from any other contemporary screen for your PDA or smartphone. Contrast - just excellent, it could easily stand comparison with notebook or desktop displays, and the brightness can say the same things that we said in the review of Glofiish X500. At the maximum level lighting display is lit almost the brightest we've tested devices, making him quite comfortable, you can work, being outdoors in sunny weather. At a minimum illumination is not switched off, and barely noticeable burn. Read from the screen in the dark is not very comfortable, it is better to set the slider to the second division. By the way, adjust the brightness levels are 11, which is enough to fit virtually any lighting conditions. By the way, as well as in the case of the Glofiish X500, regular means of illumination is not switched off. You can only fully turn off the screen, hold down the on / off for a few seconds.

Speed ​​and memory

Samsung S3C2442 processor you should be familiar. It was used in all recent models of the E-Ten, in the mentioned today, HTC TyTN, and a few dozens of such devices. Should I once again repeat that for the needs of device performance, lack of eyes, even if resort to a very demanding tasks. During normal use the communicator to notice any braking is impossible. And if the X500 has sinned a little delay when you call the Start menu, then here this is not observed. In that case, it is obvious that the case was in the firmware. Well, now move on to testing the overall system performance, which is traditionally carried out using a package of Spb Benchmark. Yes, yes, as usual, remember that trust should only be a result of points and CPU Index Graphics Index, which respectively show the overall performance of the processor speed and graphics. Unfortunately, the benchmark was an error in one of the graphics tests, which ultimately did not allow the program to derive total factor productivity in c graphics. However, according to some tests, you can talk about full compliance results Glofiish M700 and X500. Small difference may well be attributed to testing error. The same can be said for comparing the M700 with the communicator E-Ten G500. And what else could be expected from devices based on one and the same hardware platform, with the same processors? Well, of course, not be superfluous to recall that during normal operation you will hardly notice the difference in performance, which are the results of synthetic benchmarks.So, as an intermediate conclusion we can say that our hero obladat fast enough for basic tasks, including work with the GPS-maps, databases and contacts, email, word and excel documents. Let's see what a M700 in terms of video playback. To this end, we traditionally seek the assistance of one of the most popular media players, TCPMP (The Core Pocket Media Player) version 0.72RC1. According repeatedly referred to the method of normal playback speed is 100%, but because of features to display the results should take a small margin, taking the rate of 120%. Oh, and the higher result, the course better. Test clips downloaded from the official site TCPMP, encoded the two most popular codecs (DivX and XviD) and use the most common resolution. So, looking at the results. Results Glofiish M700 have revealed a cross between the achievements of models E-Ten G500 and the Glofiish X500. In general, they are pretty good. As for QVGA-screen, it makes no sense to watch videos in higher resolution, then not too convincing performance when playing videos and RL_XQ RL_HQ can not pay attention. Well, to illustrate the difference between performance Intel XScale PXA272 processor with Wireless MMX instruction set and the Samsung S3C2442, without it, note the discrepancy in the results and M700 ASUS P525. Once again, we have this difference quite noticeable, and, by and large, no matter how fast playing video if enough for comfortable viewing and a modest target of 120%. And, of course, it remains to mention the memory M700. The first rumors we were told about the presence of 256 MB of ROM, but in fact turned out to be only 128 MB. Figure is quite standard, there should not be surprised. But if we take into account the fact that all their communicators after the base model (with 128 MB of memory) E-Ten released its updated form, with 256 MB of ROM on board, we can assume that the sequence of M700 (which is added to the index plus ) will also be cherished 256 MB of memory. However, official data on this subject has not yet been reported. Returning to the M700, we note that of all the memory allocated for the needs of the user in the amount of 118 MB, which should be enough to set the minimum required software, storage, database and mail contacts. For something larger, for example, a set of GPS-maps, have to buy a flash drive. It is not excluded, by the way that it will be bundled with ready-to-sale option M700.

Sound

On the part of the sound to the M700 is almost impossible to find fault. The external speaker is quite well - at the top of the rear panel, so it is not concealed by his hand. It is true that when working with extended keyboard, index finger of his left hand still rests on the slot and thereby significantly reduces the volume. In general, the volume is sufficient for most situations. The maximum level will not let you miss a call even in noisy places like the Moscow metro. Voice speaker also able to please. The sound of it is pretty clean and without clutter. In most cases, normal conversation is enough high volume, you do not want to make it your companion was heard to others. On the M700 headset mentioned at the beginning of the review. Its volume is also sufficient, but for some reason while listening to the radio it sounds a bit quieter than when speaking. The sound quality from the headphones can be called satisfactory. So when switching to higher quality "ears" will feel the difference even a person with hearing loss. Recall that the audio jack placed under the 2.5 mm plug and adapter in the kit was not found. So it will likely have to buy separately.

Sociability

Wireless capabilities on the part of any complaints to the considered communicator not, because here collected everything that today may need to Russian users. No only the infrared port. However, its absence has become a trend. And be honest, when you've spent (or there was a need) for the last time I use it? Obviously, it is given. So, the phone module M700 is designed to operate in four bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, are also supported data transfer protocols GPRS Class 10 (3 slots for reception, 2 transfer) and high-speed EDGE. Having the support of third generation networks, such as, HTC TyTN, M700 can not boast. However, while in Russia, this possibility is not relevant. All calls are made through the program Phone, which is part of Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition, which is called by pressing the green tube and should be well familiar to you. It has all the necessary phone functions, such as running forward or organization "blacklist", but also a useful tool to speed dial the first letters of subscribers and the table of the most frequently dialed numbers. With regard to Bluetooth-module, its capabilities are identical to those of the Glofiish X500. And today they are, if not outstanding, it is very close to it. To begin with, that it uses a protocol Bluetooth 2.0, has a greater range and data rate (EDR - Enhanced Data Rate). Supported profile A2DP, which, as you know, you can play music through wireless headphones, connect virtually any headset (in our case there were two, one from Jabra, the second - from SonyEricsson and both worked fine), synchronize via ActiveSync, connect wireless keyboard and, of course, communicate with other devices. We tried a M700 in conjunction with the Nokia 6021, smartphone Nokia E60, Pocket PC FS Pocket Loox C550, as well as communicator Qtek s200. No problems in the interaction with these devices have been encountered. But the attempt to connect to a wireless mouse is not a success. Wi-Fi-opportunity Glofiish X500 and M700 are also identical. It's nice that supports fast standard 802.11g, the module boasts a very stable job and a standard application, as always, offers the most minimum settings, which, however, will be enough for a beginner. Those who wish to undertake a more fine-tuning of Wi-Fi module M700 can find a variety of programs for this purpose in the "Program for PDA" on HPCru.

Multimedia

Luggage

Well, now let's talk about the multimedia capabilities and begin with vtroennoy camera that, judging by the performance, exactly the same as in the previous model. Here we have a 2 megapixel matrix without auto-focus and without the support of the regime Markree-shooting. If we compare the quality of the photos, it hardly differs from that which could demonstrate the camera predecessor. For images there are five available resolutions: 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320 x 240, and 176 x 144. Digital zoom, as we have said, is controlled located on the left side buttons corresponding to the part-time for volume control. In truth, it's not very convenient, because the shutter button is located on the opposite side. As a result, have to control the device with both hands. However, if the digital zoom you almost do not use it uncritically. As always, brings automatic detection of color balance, especially in rooms and in the absence of natural light sources. In the sun with these things much better, but in cloudy weather or when the light from ordinary incandescent bulbs - it is better to abandon the automatic mode and to include the appropriate preset (incandescence, fluorescence, sunshine, shadow, cloudy, night). However, it also can save not always. Incidentally, besides the usual JPG, images may be stored in format BMP, quality at the same time does not change, but takes a snapshot of an order of magnitude more space than its JPG-analog, which pulls in the maximum resolution at 200-400 kb. Here are some examples of built-in camera, so you may well draw conclusions about them as their own. Comparing them with photos from your camera X500 is difficult to see any qualitative improvement. On the part of movie, too, there is no change. Video is saved in 3GP, you can choose to record only three options for resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 and 128 x 96. Clips are recorded with sound and played back using Windows Media Player, but their quality is ... well, you understand.

Radio

About FM-tuner with good intentions, we too can not say anything new. Application for listening to its interface is very similar player Winamp, so it is very convenient to use. It allows you to store up to 50 radio stations for the three regions (Asia, U.S. and Europe), displays the RDS-messages, frequency chart, but, unfortunately, the recording features gear, which we have been waiting for, there has not appeared. Playback is carried out only through the headset, which acts as an antenna. Reception quality - not bad, but it strongly depends on your location and terrain.

Runtime

That got us to the most important section of the review of any smartphone - battery life. Recall that in the Glofiish M700 is set exactly the same battery as the model X500, - 1530 mAh. No changes in the scheme of testing since the last review did not happen, so just look at the results on three points. 1. Maximum load. Vykruchena the brightness to maximum volume of the speaker - also included Wi-Fi network in the search mode, and Bluetooth, the Windows Media Player in the cycle is played a "heavy" video. Battery life in this mode was - 3 hours 58 minutes. 2. Normal operation. All wireless modules are disabled. The brightness is set to the second division of the account (ie, average). On the PDA was started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. Time work was - 12 hours 38 minutes. 3. MP3 Playback. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the screen turned off. Listening through headphones at maximum volume. We used a Pocket Media Player and files with bitrates 192 KB / c.Hours - 16 hours 55 minutes. Well, for clarity, as usual, contains a chart showing the results of the Glofiish M700 compared with kommunkiatorami-competitors. Theoretically, M700 was supposed to show results, very close to the X500, however, as you can see more or less similar but the values ​​in the test at maximum load. On the remaining items novelty noticeably avoids its predecessor and many other models. Generally, it is easy to see the results fall into the category of "above average", which was generally very happy. Prior records ASUS P525, which is necessary to speak very often, of course, far away, but nonetheless - very, very dignified. With ordinary use, which includes 20 minutes of calls a day, listening to music, short sessions synchronization via Bluetooth, the reading sessions and small navigate, recharge the battery accounts for approximately every two days. With increasing use of the opportunities M700 fuel device will most often. However, given the fact that the navigation function will be used mostly in the car, then it is possible that in your case "battery life under normal use will be even longer.

GPS-receiver

The basis for the integrated GPS-receiver M700 served, of course, a 20-channel chip SiRFstar III, among the main advantages of which - can be used without an external antenna. Despite this, many manufacturers of navigation PDA or PDA is left on the body of a connector for an external antenna. Recall, for example, FS Pocket Loox N-Series, ASUS A636, or even E-Ten G500. All of them had an outlet for an external antenna. But at the Glofiish X500 has not been provided. He's not the case with the M700. In the category of serious shortcomings, this fact does not fall, but still refer to the shortcomings of his will. With regard to the stated characteristics of the start time, then they are SiRFstar III 1, 35 and 42 seconds respectively for the hot, warm and cold start. But we should remember that when you first start to find satellites and the formation of a coordinate system will take much longer. In what follows the launch takes place during the time specified in the specifications, except, of course, the hot start - it takes an average of 3-4 seconds. In field trials and we had to wander through the woods and around the city. The results, however, did not cause any surprise: the receiver worked, as expected, no bugs, crashes and wanton loss of communication. Signal disappears only in the most difficult musts like spaces under wide overpasses, tunnels and on the first floors of tall buildings among dense development. By the way, a number of standard programs installed on your device, includes GPS Viewer, which graphically displays information about the satellites and provides a simple compass in which case, you can help out. With regard to the navigation software, which will be bundled with the Glofiish M700, the issue is not yet specified. But traditionally in the shops "MakTsentr-computer in the palm" this device can be purchased either with the navigation system PocketGPS Pro, or with its new version - "Autosputnik.

Soft

It's nice that this time the company E-Ten also took care of an impressive array of additional applications. In principle, since the X500, the picture has not changed, so today, our story about the pre-installed software will be very brief.QuickLink - standard launcher for all the latest PDA E-Ten. With it you can create a home screen shortcut to any application or system call. M-Desk - an alternative to the standard Start menu. The program groups the main applications by category, making it easier to access them. Voice Commander program for the organization of voice control. Location SMS to create and send SMS-message with your coordinates. Have not disappeared, and three graphical applications - Image Maker, Image Wizard, and Multimedia Manager, the appointment which should be clear from their titles. Among the tools to control telephone functions filter calls present, the application for your contacts on the SIM-card utility for composing and sending SMS / MMS-messages, as well as an application to receive incoming calls via Skype. Wireless Manager - program for quick on-off wireless modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GSM). Backup Utility is used for data backup and restore. By the way, by default, it automatically reserves data over time. So do not forget to turn it off if there is no such need, and then just as we're puzzled by a sharp decrease of free memory.

Price issue

The network of shops "MakTsentr-computer in the palm of the" value Glofiish M700 communicator at the time of the start of sales should be about $ 800. In the sale of the unit will go roughly in the middle of December.

Conclusions

Glofiish M700 - keyboard version of its predecessor X500 - a pleasant surprise, not only for fans of all products E-Ten, but for those who are eyeing this unit. Now customers will be able to choose between novelties, especially as fears of a neergonomichnoy QWERTY-keyboard is not justified, as in everything else and there is no doubt. The device has turned fairly comfortable, quite attractive, compact and lightweight. At the same time showed a good battery life and performance. GPS-receiver, coupled with a wireless interface also works like a clock. Phone features - again were on top. As a result, we can say that a great communicator became larger. Also, importantly, E-Ten is actually ahead of its competitors by offering the first solution with this combination of characteristics. Other vendors with similar products will catch up later.Of course, the M700 is not as cheap as we'd like, but the price does not seem excessive, given the conceptual novelty of the device. Recommend Glofiish M700 can be users who, in addition to the actual filling, need a full keyboard for e-mail correspondence or other needs. For a final clarification of the picture on the tradition we reduce the main advantages and disadvantages of the model in the boxes.

Pros:
• unusual design
• convenient QWERTY-keyboard
• Good battery life
• different set of preinstalled programs
• complete set of wireless interfaces, including EDGE
• GPS-receiver
• FM-tuner.

Cons:
• places without a connector for external GPS-antenna
• non-standard 2.5 mm headset jack
• built-in camera mediocre quality
• not very convenient buttons on the front panel
• places without lights for extra characters on the keys QWERTY-keyboard.

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Mobile panorama, Issue 27 November

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O2 Xda Flame: inflames the imagination

In Russia, the cellular operators is not particularly abused the release of the so-called carrier versions of models of mobile devices, but in the world, this practice is widespread. Often the owners of the cellular networks producing even exclusive models similar to those that are not immediately become available under other brand names. O2 is just in the number of such operators and, from time to time, indulge their subscribers a very interesting innovations. For example, the communicator O2 XDA Atom has received a very well known for ultra-compact size and good functionality. At GITEX 2006 (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition), held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), from 18 to 22 November, the operator O2 Asia has declassified its plans for next year. It turns out that during the first quarter of 2007, the company intends to release a new line of devices for third-generation networks. Among them will be mentioned earlier Xda Zinc PDA and Smartphone O2 Graphite, well, a highlight of the program and news feeds became Communicator O2 Xda Flame, straight still inflamed discussion and debate on its subject. The device is really striking in the heart of lovers "powerful" solutions. Firstly, it is one of the few smartphones that have received the display with a resolution of VGA. Until now, such devices could literally count on one hand - different versions of the platform HTC Universal, produced exclusively in Japan, model W-ZERO3 [es] (marking WS007SH), and W-ZERO3 (marking and WS003SH WS004SH), the production of Sharp, Yes announced Not so long ago and not yet commercially GSmart i200 from Gigabyte Communications. Thus, wanting to get a communicator with VGA-display and from outside Japan, we have only the choice between one or another implementation of HTC Universal. Frankly, HTC Universal - this device is not for everyone because it has an unusual form factor, and not too compact size and weight. It should also be noted that the displays at the W-ZERO3 [es] and GSmart i200 with VGA resolution, have small size - 2.8 inch and 2.69 inches respectively, and only the HTC Universal with a W-ZERO3 have large displays diagonal 3,6 and 3.7 inches. It feels like when you create O2 Xda Flame took into account all these details because it is classic candybar and display his rather large - 3.6-inch. Some may complain about the lack of built-in QWERTY-keyboard, but every solution has its pluses and minuses. The other characteristics also make an impression. In addition to the faster processor Intel XScale PXA270 clocked at 520 MHz, the communicator has received a new graphics accelerator, NVidia GoForce 5500. It was announced in February this year and is positioned as the first graphics processor. It's not just a graphical solution, according to the manufacturer, nVidia GoForce 5500 allows you to "enjoy the realistic smooth digital TV and video, surround sound quality and 3D-gaming-level video game consoles, and while fun for a longer time." Also, it should be noted and that the built-in memory (ROM) model has an impressive amount - 2 GB, which is very unusual for handheld computers and communicators. Of the communication wireless capabilities are 3G, GSM (three frequency ranges, there is EDGE support is not yet known), Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) and Bluetooth with IrDA. The main camera has a resolution of 2-megapixel, autofocus, and is equipped with a flash, a secondary camera for video telephony. Capacity RAM is still a controversial option - in list of characteristics indicated by a modest 64 MB, while on one of the "living pictures" in the information about the system is visible information about 128 MB. Also not clear is the question of battery capacity, which will eventually communicator. At the demonstration samples at the hands of journalists at the show used a battery capacity of 1600 mAh, but the report stresses that this is not the final option. Above all it is claimed Interface USB On-The-Go, TV-out, FM-tuner, a slot for memory cards microSD, support for surround sound SRS Mobile HD, operating system Windows Mobile 5.0. Approximate price of the device is still unknown. What is interesting, the device is not promoted as a solution to "all-in-one." For example, it does not demand a GPS receiver or tuner, mobile TV, it would be logical, considering the above possibilities. Thus, it is automatically positioned as a device for professional users, which if necessary will be able to connect themselves the necessary peripherals. The obvious disadvantages in terms of such a position could be considered to support only three frequency bands to GSM. Even considering many are not clarified by the questions at the moment, direct competitors to date, the device has not, because the HTC Universal is too peculiar and unusual, and W-ZERO3 is available only to residents of Japan - he works in a network standard PHS (Personal Handyphone System), which developed mainly in this country. GSmart i200 is also not suitable for the role of a competitor, as is primarily aimed at potential users of mobile TV. Undoubtedly, many will wait for "unlocked" analog O2 Xda Flame in the international market.

Glofiish M700: Another pioneer-record holder in the series Glofiish

Rumors and preliminary information about the device from the company Glofiish M700 E-TEN Information Systems appeared not so long ago. On Monday, as last week was officially presented new items, and now we can not speculate as to assess realistically - that came true, and that - no. Recall that just three weeks ago, the company introduced a new brand «Glofiish» and the first device under this brand - Glofiish X500. Novelty was a worthy champion and a pioneer not only in terms of brands, but also in terms of adaptability - the slimmest among communicators with GPS and Wi-Fi, the first communicator with the functionality of E-Ten, and also the first communicator E-Ten, which uses the card format microSD. After this launch the company had to keep the bar, with which she seems to have successfully managed. The second device under the brand Glofiish not inferior to the first in the ability to impress and no less than revolutionary in the background of production E-TEN. The company is positioning its new development as the first smartphone with sliding QWERTY-keyboard, which has built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. Here the company is not exaggerated, but rather poskromnichala - this is the first and only device in this form factor with integrated navigation capabilities. Should take into account the fact that this debut of E-Ten to create a device in this form factor. In terms of functionality Glofiish M700 is not inferior to X500 - here and all the "gentlemen's set" of communication opportunities for those who do not need 3G. Under the hood of GPS-receiver with TMC-function and FM-tuner (yes, the assumption that there is no FM-tuner is not justified) and 2-megapixel camera. It should be noted the rumors speculated about the possibilities of superior functionality X500, but they do not come true - do not see any support for third-generation networks, nor the increased non-volatile memory ROM. Except for the side sliding keyboard and the corresponding increase in the size and weight, then by "running" the characteristics of M700 fully repeats X500.

Specifications:
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition with Service Pack AKU3.2
• Processor: Samsung S3C2442, 400 MHz
• Memory: 64 MB RAM (48 MB user available) and 128 MB Flash ROM (70 MB available)
• Screen: 2.8 "transflective TFT, 240x320, 16 bit
• Memory Expansion: microSD
• Wireless Interfaces: Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS Class 10, EDGE
• GPS-chip: SiRFstar III
• Camera: 2.0 megapixel, 4x digital zoom
• Battery: Li-Ion, 1530 mAh
• Audio: microphone, speaker, 2.5 mm stereo headphone jack
• Dimensions and weight: 118 x 59 x 20 mm and 165 g.

Direct competitors Glofiish M700 no. Released or even announced at this time communicators in a similar form factor that can compete with the communication and other features, all as one does not have built-in support for GPS. Thus, we get a really rich solution for those who do not support is important in third generation networks. The company has set an official release of the device at the end of November. However, M700 has been in testing in the editorial HPCru, therefore, its results for the runtime, test performance, as well as estimates of other parameters, you can learn in a review published in our Library.

HTC P4350: modernized Wizard in a new wrapper

Continuing series of official announcements of long-awaited release of the communicator devices HTC P4350. The device is built on a platform HTC Herald, rumors of which have begun to roam the network late last year. At one time, the Taiwanese company HTC (High Tech Computer) has made a breakthrough in the market of Windows Mobile communicators by developing a platform Wizard (Qtek 9100), which became the first class communicator with a sliding side QWERTY-keyboard. Since that time to appear followers, and the company develops, for example, this summer has been released HTC TyTN, Wizard markedly superior in communication and other features. However, suggested itself as less powerful solution - similar to Wizard on the main characteristics, but in a modern shell. This decision and began HTC Herald. "Budget", as you might expect, it will not name. Novelty has a full range of communication capabilities (except for 3G), plus this is obviously viewed as a kind of image model: fashionable lately subtlety - it is the main "trick" the machine. Changes compared to the Wizard are as much thinner - just 17 mm vs. 23.5 mm camera with a resolution of 2 MP, instead of the previous 1.3-megapixel and a slot for microSD memory cards instead of miniSD. There are some other differences. Missing interface IrDA, however, as the use of microSD is becoming a tradition for new products from HTC. Standard miniUSB connector was replaced by corporate ExtUSB, which combines the actual and the miniUSB headphone jack. Another difference between catching design - the keyboard was not nominated to the left and right. How such a decision would be easier, will practice. It should also be noted that the decreased capacity of the battery, however, claimed battery life has not changed, how it corresponds to reality as it turns out during the tests.

Here are the main characteristics of HTC P4350:
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition
• Processor: TI OMAP 850 200 MHz
• Memory: 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM
• Expansion Slot: microSD
• Display: 2.8 inch touch screen with QVGA (240x320 pixels), 65K colors
• Communication capabilities: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) and Bluetooth 2.0 Interface
• Luggage :2-megapixel CMOS-camera
• Keyboard: slide-out side QWERTY-keyboard
• Audio: microphone, speaker, HTC ExtUSB
• Battery: Removable 1130 mAh (hours of talk time - from 3,5 up to 5 hours Standby time - 150 to 200 hours
• Dimensions and weight: 109h59h17 mm and 168 grams (with battery)

Thus, we obtain a model for those who do not need the support of third-generation networks and a powerful processor, but important features such as EDGE, modern versions of Wi-Fi to Bluetooth, as well as design and boasts a fresh opportunity to model. Users who are not so important imizhdevaya component and the camera better, but like miniSD cards, and a standard miniUSB connector may prefer good old Wizard. Those who need a processor poshustree and ability to work in 3G-networks will probably stop at the HTC TyTN. The above-mentioned Glofiish M700 is also a competitor to this unit - with similar communication capabilities him more nimble processor has an integrated GPS-module and FM-tuner. Timing HTC P4350 is scheduled for early December, at which time it should appear will appear in Europe, Africa, the Middle East. The price mentioned in the press release rather big - 735 U.S. dollars.

And JAQ3 PDAL: «budget" a couple of i-mate

The company i-mate, going through this year's difficulties in connection with the forced change of partner, and not remain on the sidelines and officially introduced just two models - JAQ3 and PDAL. Both new positions the company as a solution medium price segment. JAQ3 is a communicator with a horizontally oriented display and a QWERTY-keyboard, and PDAL in classic candybar with a few buttons, no frills such as QWERTY or numeric keypad. Both models are equipped with small by the standards of PDA displays - a diagonal of 2.4 inches. They are good, but slightly more modest communication capabilities than the same Glofiish M700 and the HTC P4350. In addition to the lack of support for third-generation networks, they support the version 1.2 interface Bluetooth, though capable of transmitting stereo (profile A2DP). In this case, there is a quad-band GSM, and EDGE data transfer standard with wireless networks Wi-Fi (802.11b / g). Processors can not boast shustrostyu - using TI OMAP 850 CPU at 200 MHz.

Here is a list of characteristics claimed by the company:
• Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC with AKU 3.2 Service Pack
• GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• 2.4-inch touch screen TFT-LCD with QVGA (240x320 pixels), 65K colors
• Processor TI OMAP 850 200 MHz
• 64 MB ROM and 128 MB ROM
• 2-megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom
• Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth 1.2 supports the transfer of stereo sound (profile A2DP)
• Slot for microSD memory cards
• miniUSB and audio jack
• Lithium-Ion Battery 1200 mAh at JAQ3 and 1100 mA / h at the PDAL (Time running conversation - up to 4 hours Standby time - up to 150 hours)
• Dimensions - 126h67, 5h14, 5 mm in JAQ3 and 112h56h17 mm for PDAL
• Weight - 160 grams from 116 grams JAQ3 and have PDAL (with battery)

As the main competitors i-mate JAQ3 can be considered smartphones based on Windows Mobile in the same form factor, for example, HTC S620 and Motorola Q. In comparison with smartphones JAQ3 looks a winner, at least, because they can not be controlled using the touch screen, which they simply absent. Nevertheless, similar in form factor communicators, for example, HP iPAQ hw6915 or Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox T800 immediately noticeable benefit from JAQ3 and the size of the display and other features. If we neglect the Wireless LAN Wi-Fi, is "to overcome» JAQ3 will and Treo 750v. It's funny that for the competition with these monsters is not suitable as announced not too long ago a model i-mate JAQ.The main striking difference between the i-mate JAQ and JAQ3 - a larger display of the first device, a diagonal of 2.8 inches, plus more to this lack of support for Wi-Fi and an integrated camera. Thus, JAQ3 can justifiably compete with smartphones, of course, if the price does not disappoint. Finally it should be noted that in some markets comes UBiQUiO model 501 development Taiwanese Tech Faith Wireless (TFW), which is very similar to i-mate JAQ3. However, the differences are - in UBiQUiO 501, for example, are supported by only three-band GSM networks and does not support transmission standard EDGE. PDAL looks rather pale against the backdrop of fellow communicators, thanks largely to a small display. The company is positioning it as one of the smallest smartphones in the world. However, the result is rather uncertain - a simple comparison with the Qtek S200 (Dimensions - 108x58x18 mm) shows that similar parameters can be achieved by using a larger display, though, of course, the gain in weight in PDAL undeniable. In this case, the success of the model will depend largely on how much affordable price does not hesitate to appoint a company.

ASUS P535: a barrel of honey with a spoon of tar

About PDA ASUS P535 is already available information, when the company ASUSTeK Computer quietly showed it at the September seminar, which was carried out by Navteq, a well-known for its digital maps, navigation software and similar products. Now the company has officially announced the release of new items, still only for the Taiwan market. This is the first smartphone from ASUS, capable of performing the functions of the phone and GPS-navigator at the same time, while separately the two functions have been implemented in devices, ASUS. According to their tactical and technical characteristics communicator is a clear competitor to the recently released Glofiish X500 and HTC P3300. In this case, to say who wins, "it is difficult, since all three solutions have their pros and cons. ASUS P535 gives Glofiish X500 and HTC P3300 with communication capabilities. The traditional production ASUSTeK «fly in the ointment" - he can only work in three frequency ranges networks GSM, and not four, furthermore, does not support data transfer standard EDGE. Also, do not have ASUS P535 integrated FM-tuner, which is available as a Glofiish X500, and have HTC P3300. ASUS P535 battery is a more capacious than the HTC P3300, but loses the X500. With a powerful processor the battery - it's quite an important point, but the GPS-solutions often are designed primarily for use in the car, where the issue of nutrition is easily solved. Another difference - Card slot miniSD, and not microSD. On the other hand, parameters such as CPU and memory ROM, the novelty of ASUSTeK has a more "prestigious" figures. Thus, future users will be a difficult choice: which of the characteristics preferable for them and what they are willing to ignore.

Here are presented the characteristics:
• Windows Mobile 5.0 AKU3.2 Pocket PC Phone Edition
• GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Intel XScale processor with 520 MHz
• 64 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM
• Slot for memory cards miniSD (up to 2 GB)
• 2.8-inch touchscreen display with QVGA (240x320 pixels), 65K colors
• 2-megapixel camera with autofocus
• GPS-receiver based on the chipset SiRFstar III
• Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
• Lithium-Ion Battery 1300 mAh (dremya Talk - 4-5 hours of standby time - 150 to 200 hours)
• Dimensions - mm 105h58h18
• Weight - 140 grams (with battery).

It should also be noted that the device used by navigation software TomTom NAVIGATOR 6. Recommended by producer price for the Taiwanese market is 23.9 thousand new Taiwan dollars, about $ 730 U.S.. The exact dates of the international release is not yet known, but in many ways, he will soon enough. Read the photoshoot ASUS P535 already be in the "Library HPC.ru».

GSmart i120 from Gigabyte has gained official status

The same device GSmart i120, which is already in full tested in the laboratory HPC.ru, was finally announced by Gigabyte Communications. Recall that in this model, like other communicators from Gigabyte, one of the main features - the possibility of receiving TV (NTSC / PAL / SECAM). According to its characteristics it is very similar to the communicator GSmart i128, but it has a fundamental difference in design - the manufacturer added a numeric keypad. At the same overall dimensions of the device and display settings have not changed. That is, instead of large control buttons now have a little digital buttons and a navigation button on the non-standard location: getting used to, probably, have to be trained. The two most important differences from the GSmart i128, in addition to the numeric keypad that appears - twice as much memory ROM, as well as the ability to record TV shows in TV-tuner, and a similar opportunity in FM-tuner. Communicator is running an operating system Windows Mobile 5.0 with service pack AKU 3.0. Communications capabilities, frankly, bednovaty - no support for EDGE, and implemented standards leave much to be desired. Supported by cellular networks GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz), wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b), there's also Bluetooth 1.2 and miniUSB 1.1. By the way, the manufacturer notes some interesting features new items, among them - Wise Talk. This curious programm allows to simulate during the conversation you want the background - for example, the sound of subway or airport, to record the conversation and save it to a flash card or memory device, and also serves as an answering machine. When an incoming call, the user can select an option to add a sound effect or function, an answering machine. Briefly list the other characteristics of the GSmart i120. The display has a diagonal of 2.4 inch, QVGA (240x320 pixels), 65K colors. Do not ask me why the device aimed at the TV viewing a small display. The work done on the basis of processor Intel PXA272 clocked at 416 MHz. Memory - 64 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM, a card slot format miniSD. Multimedia capabilities provide integrated 2.1-megapixel camera (with flash, macro mode and video recording), a TV tuner and FM-tuner.Lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 1300 mA / h. One of charging allow the communicator to work up to 3,5 hours of talk time and up to 125 hours of standby time. Dimensions GSmart i120 are 106h53h20 mm, weight - 130 grams (without battery). This week on HPCru will be published a detailed review of this phone.

Rumors-panorama

E-TEN is preparing a GPS-communicator with VGA-display

Not had time to subside noise caused by the announcement of a new device from E-TEN Information Systems - Glofiish M700, as the network has new information on future new products from this manufacturer. The event in London, the launch of Glofiish X500 and M700, the journalists managed to talk with Teresa Chow (Teresa Chou), Director of Marketing E-Ten. Question, wheeled, many in the language was limited to the timing of the device to third-generation networks of E-Ten. Recall that according to preliminary support to rumors of 3G-networks allegedly possessed M700. As it turned out, the company plans to release a few models with such capabilities, which it does not lose and the GPS-functions. Moreover, the planned model Glofiish, equipped with a display resolution of VGA, as the beginning of the year. 2.8-inch VGA-display, GPS-functions and other pleasures of life are collected in this device. The screen size is, of course, a small but, on the other hand, there is no doubt in sharpness.

HTC is preparing a smartphone slider

According to sources close to the company HTC, soon plans to release devices based on Windows Mobile for Smartphone, but with a full QWERTY-keyboard (similar to the communicators Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone, such as Qtek 9100 or HTC TyTN). As it became known editorial HPCru, the first such model, which should see the light at the beginning of 2007, code-named Vox, is equipped with a TI OMAP 850 200 MHz, a display diagonal of 2.4 inches and a resolution of 2 megapixel camera.

iPhone: the appearance and specification

Looking forward to the users of new items every Apple awakens a special interest in any new information on the subject. iPhone - a special case. On the basis of analytical reviews, rumors and opinions relating to phone Apple could write a thick book. However, new information is published in a private blog, no less peculiar than the project itself iPhone, because it contains no general comments, and specification of new items, accompanied by illustrations.

Thus, if the information is well grounded, iPhone will display the following characteristics:
• Dimensions: 12,09 x 4,88 x 0,81 cm, weight - about 96.39 g
• Screen: LCD-Display Diagonal 2.2 inch, trasflektivny, color, QVGA (320x240 pixels), white LED backlighting
• Total volume of memory: 6 / 8 GB
• Communication standards: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Bluetooth interface
• Headphones Apple Wireless Earbuds (from 20 Hz to 20 thousand Hz)
• Hours when watching videos - 3 hours; time when talking and playing music - 7 hours while standby time - 300 hours

Perhaps it was such a surprise has already put into production in early 2007 will be available to consumers worldwide. While denying the probability of launch for the U.S. in collaboration with a U.S. mobile operator is also impossible.

New photos of Nokia N93i

Rumors about the upcoming smartphone Nokia N93i are gradually complemented by new photos of new items. Presumably this will be an upgraded version of the smartphone Nokia N93. At one of the Chinese Internet portals have appeared relatively good quality pictures, which show that N93i will have a slightly different design and several additional minor differences. Change the control buttons on the right side. Mirror surface of the upper panel, apparently hiding behind a second color display. It is also worth noting a flat keyboard. One of the most significant of the pending changes in Nokia N93i - the standard port miniUSB, instead of the traditional for Nokia Pop-Port.

Briefly about other events of the week

Business panorama of the week

Compact communicator Qtek S200 as a car navigator Company MakTsentr announces start of sales of new navigation solutions Qtek S200 Navigation Pack. Price set in chain stores MakTsentr-computer in the palm "is only $ 599.

Kit includes:
1. Communicator Qtek S200
2. Bluetooth GPS-Receiver Holux GPSlim236
3. Navigation system PocketGPS Pro.

Communicator Qtek S200 has gained popularity thanks to the small size, stylish design and a wide range of essential functions, in particular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2 megapixel camera, etc. Now, users will be able to get the communicator Qtek S200 in complete NAVIGATION PACK. This equipment allows to expand the capabilities of the communicator and use it also for car navigation. The navigation component of the kit - it's GPS-Receiver Holux GPSlim 236 and system PocketGPS Pro. Holux GPSlim 236 meets modern standards. It is based on the chipset SIRFstarIII, guarantee high speed and positioning accuracy. Longer battery life the unit is approximately 10 hours. PocketGPS Pro - one of the most detailed maps of Moscow and the region with a street name, house numbers and a convenient address search. The program has 2 modes, so it will be convenient both for experts and beginners. In addition, the system can be used as a guide for finding useful infrastructure (gas stations, stores, drugstores, etc.). Treo 680: the bright colors of "Black Friday" unlocked version of the Treo 680 smartphone will soon be released for sale in the U.S.. This was announced by the company Palm. Treo 680 communicator has been announced in October and is positioned as a "budget" solution. Sales start on December 1, but now available to order on the company website. It will be available in four colors. Price free from any obligations to any operator of the Treo 680 is $ 399. When will the European release of the model, the company has not reported on the regional site was observed only in "Coming soon ...". However, the order price is already clear. On the release of the Treo 680 has also announced the first operator - it was the American Cingular Wireless. When you connect to the new tariff and the contract for two years the price will be $ 199.99. Sales staff started on 24 November, right in the "Black Friday".

Soft-panorama of the week

AGEphone: mobile VoIP-telephony company ageet, Japanese manufacturer of software for VoIP-telephony, today announced new product - a version of AGEphone for phones running Windows Mobile 5.0. The program is based on the international standard SIP, but it makes use of "microSIP Stack", developed in ageet, which is characterized by small size and ease. Earlier AGEphone existed in versions for PC and PocketPC running Windows Mobile 2003. Among the features of the program can provide a large number of settings, high quality sound, support for UPnP and STUN, simultaneous use of multiple services. AGEphone allows you to communicate with the Address Book Outlook; stores call history, speed dial, and supports auto-completion rates; Assign a ringing number; have answering machine function, and Voice, DND (Do not Disturb, Do Not Disturb) record the conversation. Skins program supports horizontal and vertical screen orientation. AGEphone full version for Windows Mobile 5.0 is scheduled for release on November 30 and will be available for $ 40.00. DVD to Pocket PC: high-quality video on a small screen company Makayama has released version 4 of the program "DVD to Pocket PC", which converts video and DVD-files to a format that allows you to watch them on PDAs and communicators. This utility converts home videos, DVD-movies or TV shows in a small file that can then be viewed on a Pocket PC device running Windows Mobile 2003 or 5.0. When the conversion is stored stereo sound, subtitles and other languages ​​in the DVD-movies, for viewing using Windows Media Player, which eliminates the need to install additional software, supports full-screen view in landscape orientation. With preset parameters can be a couple of clicks to reduce the movie to the memory card size: as claimed by the developer, 128 MB is enough to store full-length movie, and the gigabyte card can hold up to 8 films or 16 hours of television. The new version uses a technology Cyberspeed, which provides faster conversion - a feature film will be written in your device after 45 minutes. Full version costs $ 32.95 (26.95 euros). Nitrolife Today: PIM-manager for Symbian-smartphones Nitrolife Today - is a universal PIM-manager, who released the company Chepall Technologies. It displays a list of tasks, appointments, reminders and the like. When you select a specific item in the list, the program runs the built-in application designed to handle this type of event: editing, viewing, or new records. The application allows you to assign hot keys for quick navigation, but this function works only while in the main screen. We can derive a separate list completed tasks, scheduled for this day, as well as anniversaries, appointments and so on. Also, a list can be easily derived unread today's SMS-messages or emails. Appendix Nitrolife Today is designed for smartphones running the Symbian operating system platform S60 2nd Edition FP3. Complete edition Nitrolife Today costs $ 9.90.Update PocketGPS Pro, a new beta version of Company MakTsentr "has announced an update for PocketGPS Pro 2.0 (not to be confused with AUTOSPUTNIK!) This is the version number PocketGPS Pro 2.6.37 (Beta) for Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE (QVGA and VGA version) and PocketGPS Pro 2.6.38 (Beta) for Windows Mobile 5.0 (QVGA and VGA version). The first mention of a major upgrade of the second version PocketGPS Pro appeared on September 4 at the "Home '06." The product is now available to all users. System changes affected not only update the map, but also improve the ergonomics and the stability of the system, including communicators. The updated version includes all the changes that were in version 2.4.190 series, as well as a considerable number of new features. It is now possible to address search even without a Russification of the device. The new search box built in Russian keyboard, allows you to search addresses, added new dialog boxes to find addresses, sites and work with bookmarks. Available starting the program in the mode of Landscape (wide) screen is displayed on devices Mitac Mio 168 RS and the Mitac Mio 169. Context menu card can be called as one short click on the map, and long-term retention of a stylus. And this is only a partial list of updates on the software part PocketGPS Pro. We add that the upgrade is based on a new version of the map (September 2006) from "Geocenter-Consulting. In mapping the canvas on the territory of Moscow and Moscow region made more than 750 comments and corrections received during the period from April to early September 2006 added 1,034 houses and 968 addresses, and specify the information on several highways in the capital and the region. More information about the beta PocketGPS Pro is available, as well as detailed instructions for installing the update can be found at www.pocketgps.ru. After completion of the beta version will be released in the form of release. Latest version iNES: Nintendo for Nokia With old computers and game consoles are gone and funny game with a two-dimensional graphics, which are no longer run on the powerful new machines. But it turns out, they can still play. Faizullin Marat (Marat Fayzullin) wrote emulators - programs that run applications written for older computers or video game consoles on the new devices. Recently, he introduced a new version of the emulator iNES for devices running Symbian OS 9 platform S60 3rd Edition. Application to run games written for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Famicom and Famicom console, and can open files with the extensions ". Nes", ". Nes.gz", ". Fds" and ". Fds.gz". The program was tested on Nokia 3250, 5500, N71, N73, N80, N93, E60, E61, E70, correct work on other devices is not guaranteed. Emulator is installed in \ Others \ on your memory card. Some games (for example, Speccy) may require a full keyboard. To start them on the phone with the usual keyboard, you can select joystick control. The site developer can find emulators for PC, PocketPC and more "cartridges" with the games. Full version iNES for S60 3rd Edition costs $ 14.99, all registered users receive free lifetime updates. VITO QuickContact: now for S60 3rd Edition After releasing versions for Pocket PC and UIQ VITO Technology company has decided to please the owners of Nokia smart phones running S60 3rd Edition, releasing them to the new version of the program - contact manager VITO QuickContact 1.0. Design of the release of "imprisoned" under joystick control, in particular, all functions of Diamond panel is available in literally one button. The program VITO QuickContact - a powerful tool to manage the phone book.She is available to create, delete, edit, search for contacts, a subscriber can be found without leaving the program, call, send SMS or MMS, see its home page, it is also possible to send contacts to friends using Bluetooth, SMS, or Infrared. Special mention deserves the search function. In addition to the box at the bottom of the screen, similar to the standard search menu on the first letter in VITO QuickContact present Diamond panel - in fact, an analog phone keypad on the screen, you can use to find a contact or dial a number. The program is fully compatible with the standard SIM phone book allows you to sort your contacts by name or surname; supports transformable fonts. Full version costs $ 9.95, 14 days, you can use for free. Registered users receive a year of free updates and support. AxisPad 1.0: full control over your music AxisPad 1.0 - a new music application that was released by miniMusic Mobile-based operating system Palm OS. The program allows you to control with touch-screen sound, changing his tone, volume and other parameters. On certain movements can be customized control of individual parameters. Built-in tool synthesizer allows you to create different sounds. In this case, some Palm-devices can be connected to MIDI-periphery, such as keyboards and samplers, in this case AxisPad also be able to control and direct sound for such musical instruments MIDI-data. Can track the sound of each instrument individually, focusing on the color scheme. How to recognize developers, AxisPad - a rethinking of the legacy application Theremini, written at the time Pete Moss. It has not been updated in several years and supports many new capabilities of mobile devices. AxisPad works with Palm OS 3.5 and above, but some features require Palm OS 5. The full version costs $ 19.95 AxisPad. Spb UniThemes 2.0: an updated image for the Pocket PC company Spb Software House has updated its collection of themes for Pocket PC. UniThemes or Yunitemy represent sets of skins for many programs at once SPBSH, as well as for all standard applications with skins support (Calculator, Windows Media Player, etc.), as well as for the screen Today. Thus, setting Yunitemy changes the look of custom applications, and they all look the same style. Collection Spb UniThemes 2.0 offers 6 new and updated units. Each comes with a new installer that simplifies installation. Another change in version 2.0 - Improved support for handhelds and smartphones running operating system Windows Mobile 5.0, as well as new products from Spb. Supports devices running Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5.0. Spb UniThemes are available for club members Spb Club is free. For ordinary mortals, they are sold for $ 9.95. eXtreme Agenda 2.0: update PIM-manager for Windows Mobile smartphones Birdsoft The company has released an update program eXtreme Agenda for smartphones based on Windows Mobile. It is an advanced PIM-manager for those who do not have the functionality of standard applications for Windows Mobile Smartphone. The program offers opportunities to configure and manage your calendar, tasks, notes, contacts and so on. In version 2.0, including, the following new features: Secure Wallet - provides secure storage of important confidential information such as, for example, passwords, credit card, it uses 256-bit encryption, among the supported features a lock on idle time and the use of masks for passwords; templates to quickly create commonly used types of meetings, support files in order - you can quickly save a color scheme and display settings as a theme for later use; prevyu-mode to view the problems and supporting the use of links between files, Web-sites and Outlook-object. Supports work with devices based on Smartphone 2002, Windows Mobile 2003 and 5.0 Smartphone. The cost of the full edition is $ 24.95. Best Converter for UIQ3: Convert to health SmartphoneWare The company released a version of the application Best Converter for communicators working on the Symbian operating system platform UIQ3. It is a powerful converter wide variety of measurement units. As described by his own creation designer, Best Converter - it's quick and easy way to convert almost anything into anything. The program has a database of more than 1100 units divided in 67 categories. Offers built-in intuitive keyboard, which makes it possible to not bother the pop-up menu or keyboard. Use the program is simple - the user only has to select a category of units, enter the original data - and get results. You can add new items to the list of convertible units. And it's not all the possibilities. The cost of the full version of Best Converter is U.S. $ 6.95 Pocket Stars: starry sky on the screen of a smartphone company Nomad Electronics has released a new version of Pocket Stars SP 5.1.5.4 for smartphones running MS Smartphone 2002, Windows Mobile 2003 and 5.0. This sky map, made on the data from the Bright Star Catalog with the database DE405. Shows stars, constellations, planets, galaxies as they are visible from anywhere in the world at this date and the coordinates can be set manually, or find your city in the list. Upon request, finds and displays information about any object, for the solar system shows the orbit, images and physical data, animated moon phases calendar of view relative to the earth, moon or the sun or you can manually or with presets to set the brightness of stars (respectively, the number of visible on the screen). Pocket Stars SP supports smart phones with different resolutions and types of screens that can run in full screen mode. The new version adds support for QWERTY-keyboard, fixed display problems in Windows Mobile 5.0, added localization for Italian and Spanish. The program costs $ 19.95, trial version -14 days. Registered users can upgrade for free.

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O2 Apollo: yet another new device the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved another device, which will be released by the operator O2. Model O2 Apollo developed Taiwanese company Quanta Computer. It is a device intended for use in third generation networks (WCDMA), as well as GSM / GPRS / EDGE (three frequency ranges). Wireless networks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are also supported.However, Apollo does not possess any particularly outstanding features, all the known characteristics are common to modern models. However, they are known so far is not all. Here is what information is available at this time on the site FCC: operating system - Windows Mobile 5.0; 2,7-inch touchscreen display with 240x320 pixels; FM-tuner, a 2-megapixel CMOS-camera; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, miniUSB, IrDA ; slot for memory cards miniSD; time running conversation - 5.5 hours, while standby time - 150 hours Dimensions - 102h58h18, 5 mm, weight - 150 grams (with battery). Thin QVGA-display, now Samsung's Samsung has unveiled a prototype of the world's thinnest TFT-color display. The thickness of the new items from Samsung is only 0.82 mm. The previous record belonged to display manufactured by Toshiba, whose thickness was 0.99 mm. Display from Samsung is presented in versions 2.1 inch and 2.2 inches for QVGA-resolution (240x320 pixels) and contrast ratio of 500:1. Mass production is scheduled for the second half of next year. It is also worth noting that most of these displays used in mobile phones, where the compactness is very important, especially given the current fashion for ultra-thin devices. Speed ​​8 GB SDHC card from Toshiba Toshiba has introduced the SDHC-card 8 GB Class 4. It is worth noting that this format memory card supports up to 32 GB and now manufacturers are competing for the right to start the first issue of volume mapping SDHC (SD v2.0). Minimum mark of 4 GB overcome almost all the major companies producing flash drives. Now comes a smooth transition for 8 GB, the more so because the market appears more and more devices, supporting SDHC. New from Toshiba is labeled SD-HC008GT4 and is classified as class 4. This means that this card is capable of providing a stable read / write speed of 4 MB / c. Sales Card Toshiba SD-HC008GT4 start in the first quarter of 2007, the value of nothing is yet reported. Jabra BT8010: Bluetooth Headset transformer company GN Netcom has introduced a new Bluetooth-headset Jabra BT8010. Zest device that can be used both as a traditional mono headsets and stereo headsets for listening to music. It consists of two modules connected to each other. One of the modules is easily detached and used as a mono headset. This module is larger in size and is equipped with OLED-display. It weighs 23 grams, and the entire structure as a whole - 37 grams. The headset can work simultaneously with two devices, such as phone and player. Thus, the user can be sure not to miss a call. Phone book can store up to 30 entries. Used noise reduction system to ambient noise does not disturb the conversation.While working on a single charge built-in lithium polymer battery up to 10 hours of talk time and 300 hours standby and 6 hours of music playback. Jabra BT8010 should go on sale later this month. The recommended price is $ 149. Prototype UMPC Fujitsu on video Our foreign colleagues have been able to get video, which captured the prototype UMPC from the company Fujitsu. Apparently, this is not a working prototype, but already you can get an idea of ​​his extraordinary body and small size. In the video demonstrates how easy it is to get a device from his pocket, opened it and get access to a miniature, but full-featured PC with a QWERTY-keyboard and touchpad. In the video also shows that the prototype is equipped with navigation buttons and a fingerprint scanner, which is very important for such a portable device. For information on when a working prototype will be shown, nothing is yet reported. Inexpensive protected UMPC Scout Company Azentek introduced protected UMPC Scout. While little is known about the new product. It is reported that a working prototype, whose body is protected from moisture and dust. The heart of new items is a processor Intel ULV second generation. Standard unit is equipped with 512 MB of DDR2 memory, upgradeable to 1 GB. It also reported that the novelty has 6.5-inch touchscreen display and a hybrid hard disk capacity from 30 to 160 GB. Built into the body UMPC Scout 1,3-megapixel camera has a swivel (180 degrees) mechanism. On one battery charge novelty able to work 6-8 hours. Judging from the information received, the cost Azentek Scout will be about $ 1500, which will call it one of the most affordable UMPC-protected device. Nokia 8800 Sirocco Diamond Edition - exclusive luxury market has been present for quite a number of different modifications of the fashion phone Nokia 8800. After appearing in the sale date of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco, some firms are immediately engaged in its further development. For example, the company Sayn Design introduced an exclusive version of Nokia 8800 Sirocco Diamond Edition - especially for those who simply Nokia 8800 Sirocco seems not expensive and luxurious. From the new production model differs gilded shell (gold is used 999-carat). On the back of the phone is the logo of a crown adorned with eight diamonds. Technical characteristics of the phone remain the same. An exclusive version of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Diamond Edition is planned to release a limited edition of 1000 copies. The cost of this phone is $ 3450. LG LAN-SD460 - handheld based on Windows CE 5.0 LG Electronics has announced the imminent start of sales of navigation systems LAN-SD460. The device is intended for a "pocket" use and for installation in the car. It is also worth noting the existence of the novelty of multimedia capabilities, such as music and video files. Specifications LG LAN-SD460: Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Processor Atlas II (ARM 926EJ) with a frequency of 276 MHz, 64 MB RAM and 32 MB ROM, 4.1 inch touch-screen-inch (320x240 pixels), GPS- module SiRFStarIII, card slot SD (card of 2 GB in the set), the interface is USB 1.1, lithium battery 1700 mAh, Dimensions - 130h98h16, 8 mm, weight - 238 grams. The Korean version of the Navigator is equipped with a built-in T-DMB receiver, allowing the navigator to view the display digital television broadcasts. Included with the new product is delivered all the necessary equipment for installation in the car. One of the highlights of the model is a remote control that is installed on the steering wheel. The authors, translation: