Question of the Week: Will the massive "popular" smartphone Treo 680?
The company launched in Palm at the New York exhibition DigitalLife announced a new Treo 680 smartphone. The fact that the budget model Treo is preparing to release it became known late last year. In appeared almost immediately rumors she was listed under the code name Palm Nitro and Lowrider, and has more recently begun to appear, and business name - Treo 680. By modern standards, it's really quite a "budget" model. In fact the company a bit about modern Palm Treo 650 smartphone features, which at the time of release (late 2004) no longer belonged to the category of high-end, but still produced a good impression. At this point the Treo 650 is slightly behind the times, which caused the appearance of the Treo 680, which differs a new design and more modern feature set, but not going beyond "low" frame.
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| The head of Palm, Ed Colligan in the company of multi-colored Treo 680 |
The first thing that catches your eye in the Treo 680 - no external antenna, which is the Treo 650 much seemed to be ugly. This is the second device from Palm with internal antenna, the first was released recently Treo 750v. Appearance of new items as a whole was "closer to the people." The company intends to provide four color options. The choice of colors rather revealing - will be available as red, orange, white and silver and graphite. Immediately evident that the positioning of the Treo 680 is aimed at, to present it as a "popular device." In the fashion of the last time, Palm calls it thin. He's really a bit thinner than the Treo 650 - 20,3 mm to 23 mm, that is, by today's standards as a subtle device solution can be described except for marketing purposes. Also slightly decreased weight - from 178 grams to 157 grams. Almost three times increased the amount of user available memory - about 23 MB to 64 MB. According to this parameter it corresponds issued during 2006 by another three new product from Palm.
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Treo 680 is running the same operating system as the Treo 650 - Palm OS. When was the announcement of the first product of Palm, which is running the operating system Windows Mobile 5.0, the network began to emerge rumors of a complete transition to the new Treo future OSes. Nevertheless, the company has denied those rumors, saying he was not going to do it. The application was supported by all - this year the company has behaved politically correct and has released two products based on Windows Mobile - Treo 700w/700wx (Network CDMA) and Treo 750v (for GSM and UMTS), as well as the two products based on Palm OS - Treo 700p (for networks of CDMA) and Treo 680 (for networks of GSM). Novelty has a display similar to the Treo 650 (320x320 pixels with 65K colors). On this parameter, it beats the Treo 750v with a display resolution of 240x240 Pixley, since Windows Mobile does not support the resolution of 320x320.
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Other companies mentioned Palm «chips are concentrated in improvements over the Treo 650 software, in particular, the application now supports Exchange ActiveSync synchronization not only email and calendar but also contacts, the new version of the browser - Blazer 4.5 and Office Suite Documents To Go 8, such as a Treo 700p.
Wi-Fi support for the Treo 680 is not, however, it is not nonsense for communicators Palm. Ability to use SDIO cards provided, however, reported eyewitnesses, at a press conference, when asked whether maintained in the card Treo 680 Palm Wi-Fi Card, negative answer was received.
We give the specs: - Operating System Palm OS 5.4.9
- GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), GPRS and EDGE
- Intel PXA270 processor clocked at 312 MHz
- 64 MB user-accessible non-volatile memory
- Touchscreen TFT-LCD with a resolution of 320x320 pixels and 65K colors QWERTY-keyboard
- VGA-camera with a 2-Cartney digital zoom and video capture (352x288 pixels)
- Slot for memory cards and MultiMediaCard formats SDI / O
- Speakerphone, 2.5-mm headphone jack
- Bluetooth 1.2, IrDA and USB
- Lithium-ion battery: time Talktime up to 4 hours, while standby time - up to 300 hours
- Dimensions and weight: 111.8 X58, 4x20, 3 mm and 157 grams
Summary. Fans running Palm OS, this product will likely have to taste. Will the device really "people", as aspired by the Palm, will depend largely on such factors as price. There are users who have options such as, for example, a camera with a decent resolution, support for third-generation networks and Wi-Fi, is not important or not needed at all. Others may be willing to compromise, only enticed a small price. Specific value of the company has not announced rid vague statement that it would be "competitive" and depend on the operator. In unofficial sources mention a figure of $ 199 (probably with the connection). Specific release dates as yet not announced, but at the same press conference said that the June 1, 2007 (the end of the fiscal year for Palm) the novelty will be available from 20 operators worldwide. Will also be offered and unlocked version.
GPS-receiver for the communicator RoverPC G5: staffed does not mean fitted
Last week the Russian manufacturer Rover Computers marked the announcement of the communicator, entitled «RoverPC G5 for motorists and pedestrians." The official news site of the company touted the virtues of a new communicator RoverPC G5, in particular the GPS-functions. The text is very cleverly was defeated the moment concerning the type of GPS-receiver. Based on the text, the most likely option appeared with integrated GPS-module, rather than with individual receiver, supplied, as it turned out later. Let me cite some news from the producer, who introduced us to the fallacy: "A powerful processor, TRI band GSM 900/1800/1900, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IrDA, GPS-receiver, organizer, MP3 player, camera, FM-radio - All this brings a new communicator RoverPC G5 »,« with RoverPC G5, you become freer and more mobile, because the new device is equipped with a GPS-receiver with navigation applications and detailed mapping of Moscow »,« RoverPC G5 - an extremely practical device that combines all the best from the mobile device, a powerful computer and a GPS-navigator. In principle, especially carp to nothing, at one point even give a hint: Communicator "staffed» GPS-receiver, however, believe such treachery while reading the news rather hard. In this case, the ability to easily clarify the situation is difficult, because the specification of new items not yet posted to the site. Customers interested device, yet quickly found the answer to the question: GPS-receiver uses an external.
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If you put aside the emotions, the following picture.Communicator actually has a good performance. He is running opertsionnoy System Window Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC. Under the "hood": a powerful Intel processor with 520 MHz, 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM, 2,7-inch touchscreen display (resolution QVGA), FM-radio, 2 megapixel camera and a slot for memory cards miniSD. Supports three frequency bands Networks GSM (900/1800/1900), data transfer standard EDGE. Also claimed IrDA 1.2, Bluetooth 1.2 and Wi-Fi standard unspecified (probably makes sense to assume the worst option, though, judging by RoverPC M5 and RoverPC W5, and possible variant of 802.11 b / g). Dimensions of the device are 102h58h19 5 mm, and weight - 137 grams. No integrated GPS-receiver, but with a complete set, which includes maps and navigation software, this model is unlikely to win over competitors for good value for money. " In the line of products RoverPC it is over Rover PC W5, the main differences in the support of EDGE and the Intel 520 MHz, instead of FreeScale i.MX21 with a frequency of 350 MHz. RoverPC G5 sales are scheduled for early December this year.
E-Ten X500: future competitor HTC P3300 (Artemis)?
The network has a description and photos of the new device from the company E-Ten Information Systems - E-Ten X500. Judging by the preliminary data, in contrast to other PDA E-Ten, it does not put the future users with a choice: either GPS or Wi-Fi. This device combines both of these possibilities. The other two changes in the approach to the E-Ten "kommunikatorostroeniyu" that catch the eye - is the thickness and the use of the new E-Ten to format memory cards. With thick it is clear - spirit of the times, manufacturers pay much attention to this particular image characteristics. However, the device promises to be really thin - about 15 mm. With memory cards more difficult - many fans of the company can be frustrating innovation. In the past communicators from E-Ten commonly used cards miniSD and SD, whereas in the presence of X500 is expected slots for memory cards microSD. No words, they are smaller, but it should be noted, and less functionality on a par with the higher price per 1 MB of flash memory.
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In general, no longer have the same manufacturer can be traced quite The regular trend - the more it becomes functional products (in terms of precisely integrated features), the more likely isoplzovanie "compact" cards. And the X500 does have something to brag about. In the description given slip testers, new items, indicate the following characteristics. No support for third-generation cellular networks, but provides GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) and Bluetooth 2.0. The display has a diagonal of 2.8 inches and QVGA (240x320 pixels). Also there is a 2-megapixel camera, FM-tuner, and GPS-module based on the chipset SiRFstar III. Jobs provided by Samsung processor 2442 with 400 MHz and 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM. Completes the picture of the operating system Windows Mobile 5.0 with service pack AKU 3.0. In general, the product looks like a response to the E-Ten HTC P3300 (Artemis). It should be noted, the X500 similar performance in many aspects, plus a faster processor, but before the official announcement not say anything definite, so this is nothing more than speculation. Timing of announcement and release of as yet unknown, but it is expected that this event will happen in the near future.
The rumor of the week: Sony Ericsson Adriana
Information about the device, codenamed Sony Ericsson Adriana definitely earned the title "Hearing of the week." Development was attributed to the opportunity to take a TV signal format, DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld), built-in hard disk capacity of 10 GB, 3.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800x600 pixels.While many are already anticipating a tasty continuation of the story, looking at the attractive features of the future "new items", the sources of hearing loss were reported in one foreign Internet site, in a nutshell the following lines: "This could be the first Sony Ericsson device with support for receiving television broadcasts in a format DVB-H. However, it is not. These images are not even "spy" photos. This is a concept that I (and not Sony Ericsson) has developed in the course of training assignment (product design).
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It should be noted that the author of this message warns "all web sites that publish the pictures, it is not the development of Sony Ericsson, and therefore has nothing to do with it, but this nuance few people are interested. Further, the student, incidentally, an admirer Sony Ericsson, describes what made this miracle of a cheap PDA-like electronic toys Sudoku. Appearance was made under the influence of white smartphone Sony Ericsson M600, on the other side can see the dynamics of similar speakers mobile phone Sony Ericsson J220, plus a Walkman-like orange rim around the perimeter of the hull and a joystick. We present in addition sketches and other pictures of the resulting products (one of them depicts "a prototype» - Sudoku).
Samsung preparing new smartphone-slider with QWERTY-keyboard
Continuing the theme of the rumors, it is impossible not to mention the new SGH-i760 smartphone from the company Samsung. Information about it yet available only informal, accompanied by photographs of future innovations. Judging by the description of the model, it extends the range of Samsung i730 and Samsung i750. Communicator i760 is equipped with a QWERTY-keyboard, which extends from the bottom, like a numeric keypad in the usual sliders. Deserve special attention and communication capabilities - supported by a network of GSM / GPRS / EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS / HSDPA, plus there is the possibility of networks, Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) and the interface Bluetooth.
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It should be noted that this is the communicator, not a smartphone, for example, SGH-i600 with similar qualities. SGH-i760 is running the operating system Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition with Service Pack AKU 2. In addition, it features a touch screen with QVGA (240x320 pixels). Processor is installed on Intel with a clock frequency of 520 MHz. Provides a 2-megapixel camera and a secondary camera for video telephony. Dimensions are specified as follows - 154h57x19 mm.Length, apparently, is indicated for the open state. At present more information on SGH-i760 is not. If expectations are met, and the unknown is not to prove a failure, then the novelty will be able to act as a competitor to HTC TyTN, although, of course, the size of the display, it will obviously give him.
Another Leaked: Screenshots of Windows Mobile Crossbow
Last week was indeed rich in all sorts of "spy" information that many companies would prefer to keep secret. Another victim of a leak were screenshots of the new operating system for mobile devices, which carries the code name Windows Mobile Crossbow. This is an updated version of Windows Mobile 5.0, one of the possible names at the time - Windows Mobile 5.0 Second Edition.
What specific changes will appear in the Crossbow now say with certainty is impossible. Vice President of Microsoft, Peter Nook (Pieter Knook) mentioned that Crossbow will be associated with Office 2007 and Exchange 12, but will also include a mobile version of Office Communicator, and IM-messenger. You can also draw a conclusion about changing the appearance - the screenshots guess the style of the new operating system for PCs - Windows Vista.
It is expected that mobile devices based on Windows Mobile Crossbow will appear only in the second half of 2007. The next update of OSes for mobile devices, which bears the code name Windows Mobile Photon wait a year after that - in the second half of 2008. Windows Mobile Photon based on the new Windows CE 6.x.
Briefly about other events of the week
PalmSource changes its name to Access
The Japanese company Access, which bought this year, PalmSource, unveiled a new corporate image, including a new logo. The company also announced that its subsidiary, PalmSource started the process of changing the name to Access. Access the company in September last year announced that the purchase from PalmSource shares worth $ 324.3 million and, thus, will own 83% stake in PalmSource. Now the merger process seems to have come to an end. And the company engaged in the union's logo. Plus, the Internet appeared the combined Web site, which will provide information on both companies.
HTC Census - the first dual-mode Handset by HTC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a new device HTC Census, which has not yet been formally submitted by the manufacturer. Because of confidentiality requirements FCC issued not so much about the future novelty. In the test reports indicate the possibility to work in networks of standard CDMA, as well as support for standard high-speed data transmission of CDMA 2000 1x EV-DO. In addition, the reports referred to work in networks GSM.From this conclusion suggests that the HTC Census is a dual-mode model, which can operate in both networks, communication standards. At present models dual mode phones, in principle, not so much, and dual-mode communicator based on Mobile Windows, makes it perhaps even only one company, Samsung.
TransSend - new technology for mobile users
Organization Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), dedicated to the standardization of Bluetooth, introduced a new technology TransSend. This is a free application - the client-server, which is designed for easy transfer of information from the sites viewed on a computer on the Bluetooth interface for mobile devices such as PDAs or mobile phones. The site will be placed a special icon with a logo TransSend. When the user will work on the Internet from your PC, it can by clicking the icon or selecting the appropriate option by pressing the right button, you want him to initiate the transfer of content (text or graphics) on your mobile device. The computer will automatically search for Bluetooth-enabled devices, and then prompt the user to their list to choose from. There will thus be transferred to the phone numbers, addresses, maps and so on. For example, you can send search results address a restaurant or a brief biography of a business partner before meeting with him. TransSend is based on the profile of OPP (Object Push Profile). Initially it will be supported by Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000, and the browser Internet Explorer 5.5 and above. Work on other platforms is still underway.
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HTC Herald, in person
The network has a "live" photos and a description of the characteristics of the communicator HTC Herald. As expected, this unit is equipped with sliding side QWERTY-keyboard and inherits the main features of HTC Wizard, but it has thus a smaller thickness - 18 mm. The elegance of the source compares it to Qtek S100 (platform HTC Magician). HTC Herald works in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE, a processor TI OMAP 850 200 MHz, equipped with 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM, and is equipped with 2.8-inch diagonal display with QVGA (240x320 pixels) and 2 megapixel camera (with HTC Wizard 1.3 megapixel camera only). Seems to support third-generation networks for HTC Herald is not provided. Ability to work in wireless networks, Wi-Fi is not yet confirmed. While it would be strange if the device it has lost - a platform HTC Wizard, which he is heir, provides Wi-Fi.
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| Left to right: Qtek S100 and HTC Herald |
Mobile Google Maps for Treo users
Of Palm, and Google released a mobile version of the popular Google Maps application for PDA Treo (those that work under the operating system Palm OS). Optimized for the operating system Palm OS Google Maps application can be downloaded free of charge. The service provides the ability to view scalable maps, satellite imagery, information on road conditions and much more. The new version provides complete information on traffic congestion in more than 30 major U.S. cities to suburbs, and in part - in many others, offers a scheme detours traffic congestion. In addition, supports direct call frequently used routes and destinations, local search, all sorts of businesses, restaurants, hotels and so on. Supported model Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 650 and Treo 600.
Two GPS-PDA Aser - C510 and C530
Acer company will soon release on the European market, two new handheld computer with navigation capabilities - C510 and C530. In September, a series of C500 was shown at the seminar, which was carried out by Navteq, known for its navigation solutions. Closer to the time of release has become known more precise information about them. C510 and C530 are running the operating system Windows Mobile 5.0. They are equipped with 2.8-inch TFT-LCD with QVGA (240x320 pixels), GPS-receiver based on the chipset SiRFstarIII, Samsung S3C2442 CPU with 300 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM, as well as a slot for SD. Of the communication opportunities provided interface Bluetooth, older model, C530, also has the support of wireless networks Wi-Fi. Dimensions of the CPC are 108h58h17 mm, and weight - 122 grams. A younger model have cost 399 euros, and the eldest - 499 euros, about $ 500 and $ 625 respectively (in the package will include navigation software and maps).
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Personal navigation system from Mio
Company Mio Technology announced the release of the Russian market for personal navigation systems Mio DigiWalker A701, C510 and C310. All these devices use a 20-channel GPS-receiver with integrated antenna based on the chipset SiRFstar III. Recall that the device A701, already known to the user in the Russian version of the Mio A700, running Windows Mobile 5.0, supports mobile communication standard GSM / GPRS. The unit is equipped with built-in digital camera, Intel PXA270 processor at 520 MHz, 128 MB ROM. Mio C510 and C310 are the personal navigation system or, more simply, PDA, running the operating system Windows CE 4.2. They are installed in the car, but can be easily removed and used to walk. Both devices are built on a processor with a clock frequency of 400 MHz. Weighing in at 174 g, they are small enough (size is 112h76h20 mm), equipped with 3.5-inch touch screen, internal memory of 512 MB and a slot SD, let you watch pictures and listen to MP3-files. In addition, C510 has an interface Bluetooth.
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Another GPS-couple
Airis company announced sales in Europe of portable navigation GPS-T610 and T620. Both devices are essentially a PDA with integrated GPS-receivers. Features of both models are similar. They are based on Samsung 2440 processor clocked at 400 MHz and have 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB ROM. Navigation module innovations is based on the chipset SiRFstarIII. Model T620 is equipped with an adapter Wi-Fi (802.11b / g). Both the Navigator got a slot for memory card SD / MMC and module Bluetooth 2.0. They work under the operating system Windows Mobile 5.0.
Windows Mobile Device Center - Sync mobile devices with a PC running Vista
Microsoft has introduced a new beta tool synchronize mobile devices running Windows Mobile and PCs running the operating system Microsoft Windows Vista. Recall that in Windows Vista functionality of the application has received an application ActiveSync Windows Mobile Device Center. The new version is called Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3. New features include: support for devices running Windows Mobile operating system 2003, in addition to support for devices based on Windows Mobile 5.0.Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3 works only on Microsoft Windows Vista RC1 and above. Windows Mobile Device Center enables you to synchronize music, pictures, view and manage content, synchronize data from your email, contacts, calendar, and easily manage synchronization of liqueurs.
The new version of the best player for Palm OS - Pocket Tunes
The popular audio player for Palm OS, Pocket Tunes, received an upgrade to version 3.1.8. Now he regularly runs on PDAs with processors Intel XScale PXA25x. In other changes were observed, except for minor improvements and interface fix minor bugs. The program continues to play music in the formats MP3, Ogg and WAV, both with its own memory device or a memory card. Download Pocket Tunes 3.1.8 can be as usual in the "Program for PDA" on HPCru.
PhatPad 4.0 Beta - the next edition of the test advanced organizer to take notes by hand
Company PhatWare has updated program PhatPad to version 4.0 Beta. PhatPad - is an advanced notes organizer for devices based on Windows. The new version is presented in versions for PC, Tablet PC, UMPC (Windows 2000 SP3 and above), as well as mobile devices (Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC and above). The beta version is now available for testing and final release of PhatPad 4.0 company is scheduled for December this year. PhatPad allows you to draw and write by hand, creating a note that way. Supports the ability to edit notes, including work with the clipboard, zoom, as well as setting the drawing area and tools. The new version introduces the following new features: support for typing in addition to handwriting redesigned user interface, document templates, password protection with 256-bit encryption.
SBSH Papyrus 1.2 - the new "face" of the functional scheduler for Symbian-smartphones
Company SBSH Mobile Software has released an update program SBSH Papyrus for Symbian-smartphones to version 1.2. SBSH Papyrus - a functional planner to plan important things on any given day, week, month, and also provides various reports. The new version adds support for SBSH Papyrus: Smartphone platform Symbian 9.1 s60 3rd edition; displays all permissions that are available now at the new Symbian-devices; horizontal and vertical screen orientation, vector graphics SVG. In addition, a new opportunity has become available to identify specific categories of events (can be painted in the calendar month in advance by the color of all days in this category) and the processed display a calendar for a month, so he became more informative and flexible. Download SBSH Papyrus 1.2 can be as usual in the "Program for PDA" on HPCru.
Administer servers and PCs based on UNIX / Windows using the Windows Mobile-Devices
The company SCO Group began providing service HipCheck, which actually represents a system of administration of servers and PCs based on UNIX and Windows mobile devices based on Windows Mobile. As explained by the company, the service combines system monitoring and alerts with secure mobile access system. As a result, system administrators are able to verify, diagnose and correct possible problems in the mobile environment. HipCheck consists of three main components: HipCheck Agent, Client and Mobility Server. Accordingly, software HipCheck Agent is installed on that system, which will be verified, it is a just and monitors the state of the system, communicating as appropriate with the Mobility Server. HipCheck Client - a client program that is installed on your mobile device administrator, allowing to take action in response to the received signals, as well as just check the system accountable. HipCheck Client works on devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 or the normal version of Windows for PCs. Server Mobility Server acts as a link between the Agents and the Client, ensuring security.
Has been started selling 10 MP camera phone Samsung SCH-B600
Company Samsung Electronics, finally announced sales (so far only in South Korea) mobile phone SCH-B600. It was presented in March this year at CeBIT, the world's first 10-megapixel camera phone.In addition, high-resolution built-in camera phone has in its arsenal, 3 x optical and 5 x digital zoom, autofocus and the ability to expose and focus manually adjust white balance, burst shooting, and so on. Video recording is possible in QVGA resolution at 15 or 30 frames per second. Naturally, the phone is not only a function of the camera. For example, supports mobile TV (Standard Satellite DMB). In this case, according to Samsung, SCH-B600 with a 6 mm thinner and 10 grams lighter than its 7 megapixel camera phone SCH-V770.
NTT DoCoMo is leading mobile handset
Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo had a big announcement, during which was presented to a pile of extremely interesting and curious models, which simply can not fail to mention. Here are a couple more causing concern. Foma SO903i - produced by Sony. This phone is a music model that has just a few non-standard features. First, the internal display (the phone is made in a clamshell) is just great for mobile diagonal - 3 inches (resolution of it, though not so impressive - "only" 240h432 pixels). In the display uses a proprietary technology BRAVIA. Secondly, the outer cover removed immediately nine buttons for controlling music playback, which allows not to disclose the telephone for any reason. And the main feature - support not only traditional for Sony Ericsson memory cards MemoryStick ProDuo and MemoryStick Duo, but also format cards miniSD, which is more than unusual for a product from this manufacturer.
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Another unusual novelty operator NTT DoCoMo introduced by NEC. Telephone received index N903i. Most unusual in this model is that its diagonal display with 2.5-inch has a resolution 480h690 points (VGA +). On this screen you can easily browse Web pages and maps, the phone includes support for GPS-navigation. Display new items has no rotating mechanism, so N903i is equipped with an external display (resolution 120h90 points), which displays the service information and current times. Built-in camera apparatus has a resolution of 3.2 MP. For storing images and other content has a slot for cards microSD.
Delivery handhelds and smartphones have grown by 57%
The analyst firm Gartner estimates that the joint delivery of PDAs and smartphones in the first half of 2006 totaled 42.1 million units, which represents an increase of 57% over the same period last year. In this case, the delivery of clean smartphones grew much stronger - by 75,5% and reached 34.7 million, more than four times the sales of handheld computers. Sales of PDAs, in turn, rose by only 5.7% to $ 7.4 million should be noted that several non-standard Gartner divides the mobile devices, PDAs and smartphones, referring to the first and all the smart device with cellular capabilities. Thus, Nokia owns 42% of the total market of PDAs and smartphones, as well as half of the smartphone market. As analysts, the company continues to focus on consumer smartphones, and in the second half of 2006 will be able to increase their sales. On the second and fourth place respectively, are of RIM and Palm shares with 6,5% and 5%. Delivery of Palm have not grown, but decreased over the same period last year by 26%. For comparison - the market share of Palm in the first half of 2005 amounted to 8%.The share of the third one market player, of Motorola, now stands at 5.3% of the total market of smartphones and PDAs. In this Motorola smartphone sales grew by 103.5%. This growth led to the success of Linux-Devices from Motorola in China, but little progress in sales of smartphones based on operating systems from Microsoft and Symbian are not observed. Under the forecast of Gartner, as a whole in 2006, the supply of smartphones will grow by 66% and reached 81 million sales of PDAs will grow only 6.3%, reaching 16 million, with the main growth will come from a PDA with cellular capabilities. The authors, translation:
