CeBIT 2003: the future of the rainbow Samsung. Communicators SGH-i500 Palm, SGH-i700 Pocket PC, SGH-D700 Symbian

Perhaps the most interesting company in terms of new communicators can be called Samsung. At a time when other major vendors are puzzled over what platform to choose for their smartphones and communicators, Samsung makes the prototypes for all three platforms. And explains it very simply: "We want to offer our devices to all categories of users." In other words, whatever the platforms or defeated in a bitter struggle in recent years, Samsung will have a ready solution based on platform-winner.

Samsung SGH-i500 Palm OS

Samsung SGH-i500 - PDA based on Palm OS 5.2. The exhibition was attended quite a workable copy OSes only a small degree nedonastroena for this particular model. Smartfonchik it once hung, but generally worked steadily and smartly. SGH-i500 runs in tri-band GSM (GSM 900/1800/1900) and supports GPRS Class 8. In addition, MMS, WAP 2.0 and Java (J2ME). Weight telefonchik small PDA, but decent for a phone - 150 grams. In the SGH-i500 embedded 65K color TFT screen (324 by 352 pixels), as well as 256-color external display (96 by 64 pixels). "At the touch screen of a rather clear and pleasant. It is true that the smallness is prone to glare. Graffiti area or be absent altogether, or will be software. While its place at the bottom of a narrow strip of slurred. Most likely, the new smartphone will focus on a new text input method Jot. As it is now accepted, the communicator has a built-CMOS camera with a resolution of 330 thousand pixels (640 by 480 pixels), as well as built-in flash. Here on the outer side is the speaker. Loud. To the entire economy is attached Media Pack - a set of programs to work with multimedia extensions. Here at the rear panel connector for external antenna. Under the removable battery is hidden SIM card. In the photo below perfectly clear that the communicator intended to phone size. Techniques for working with them, too, seems to be mainly telephone. Smart 300 MHz (!) Processor Intel PXA 262 accelerates the smartphone to a decent speed. Kinoma film shows absolutely no delays or brakes. About memory: 32 MB RAM, 32 MB of Flash ROM. And finally, you can view flash-presentation model SGH-i500 online Samsung.

Samsung SGH-i700 Pocket PC

Samsung SGH-i700 - PDA-based Pocket PC Phone Edition. Completely finished and successful model. Weighing in at 160 grams has a built-in tri-band GSM-module. Supports GPRS Class 8. Screen is a standard 240 by 320 pixels, 65K-color TFT. Communicator on the stand was a SIM-card in the photo below you can see the page hpc.ru, received via GPRS. Instead, the scroll wheel used rocker button. SD slot on the side rather than the top. The communicator is a slim and lightweight. The amount of memory in 64 MB RAM and 64 MB ROM must quite enough for the tasks of the communicator. But at the processor frequency of the final device has no data. Unlike many PPC PDA, Samsung SGH-i700 can be used without HandsFree, where the ear should not put the screen, while the reverse side. At the same images can be clearly seen that the battery is removable, it is possible to carry around another in reserve. For all the simplicity and uncomplicated, the smartphone SGH-i700 gives a very good impression. Although the performance and quality of body parts is slightly inferior model to other platforms. At a quick glance, the communicator is very close to release. All programs work, the phone function too.

Samsung SGH-D700 Symbian

Samsung SGH-D700 - smartphone platform Symbian. Perhaps the most "smartfonisty" of all smartphones Samsung. Version of the Symbian platform, much like the Series 60. Screen resolution of 176 by 208 pixels closest to the size of modern color screen phones. Weight 100 grams is also close to the weight of mobile phones. As in other models, Samsung has a strong emphasis on multimedia. Integrated camera with video recording, special programs for working with audio, video and images, support for standards, MPEG4, MMS and others. Please note that the phone is a constructive turn the screen device. It is very convenient, for example, reading books and working with data.

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In addition to all listed Communicator is an integrated mail client with support for servers of all types, and also includes support for vCard and vCalendar for the exchange of addresses and events. Memory capacity is 4 MB.

What is waiting for Samsung?

So, Samsung has prepared three communicator on the three most promising platforms. Moreover, significant structural and policy weaknesses of these communicators do not. According to representatives of Samsung, the beginning of sales is scheduled for the third quarter of 2003. Is this true? Try to understand. Most likely, Samsung believes that the market is not ready to accept the communicators as a successful replacement cell phones. In order to prepare for the potential buyers, it takes time and considerable investment. Much more appropriate if some other vendor will explain to consumers how fun and easy to use just a communicator, not a mobile phone. After that you can safely begin production of communicators on the same platform and sell them slightly cheaper. Expectant position Samsung's mobile market all the more clear that the company is not a leader in this field. Its position can not play a big role in consumer self-determination about what what kind of technology has a future. However, in the asset Samsung has a nice (judging by the presented models communicators) development department, cheap production, allowing flexibility to operate the final prices. In general, we can predict that Samsung will not take the initiative on this issue. Most likely, the first will be someone from the other vendors. Samsung also has to have in stock ready-made solutions to the most probable direction of market movement. And be ready to quickly start production and meet market needs. Is unlikely to be started in September sales of new communicators Samsung, although some major U.S. mobile operators have already "put on their eyes." Unless someone else starts a major campaign on "smartfonizatsii" people:). Samsung wants to be prepared for any variant of development of events of the mobile handset market. Whichever platform is not defeated in war, Samsung is ready to offer the right solution. And to break the bank for not more mature market of communicators. All models operate in a tri-band GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900. All three are equipped with photo cameras. Support MMS, excellent color screens with support for 65K colors, comfortable form factors bode communicators from Samsung is quite a rainbow future. According to the Mark Mitchinson (leader Samsung Telecom Network), "number three is not our last word in the communicator." For dessert, offer you an excerpt from a conversation CeBIT News Journal correspondent and by Mr. Yong-Cho Kim, CEO Saumsung Electronics Europe. CeBIT News: You presented at CeBIT some new smartphones built on the basis of three competing platforms: Microsoft, Palm and Symbian. How can you explain this? What are the advantages of these three models for the European market, you can highlight? YC Kim: Europe has already earned enough for manufacturers of mobile devices market, so the emphasis here is on the increase in sales of more advanced models, that users get to replace existing. These buyers are starting to show great interest in the new stunning devices such as phones with color screens, digital camera, MMS support, a set of Polyphonic Ringtones, Java-toys, etc etc. Hold the position as the leader in the production of color screens, won, thanks to the success of mobile phone T100 Last year in Europe, Samsung is going this year to take part in concurrency control, and launching new models with additional functionality and original design, relying on their progress through TV advertising, product placement'a, outdoor advertising. We are already working with a film company Warner Brothers as an official partner of the second part of the movie "The Matrix". We have signed an agreement to promote its part of the tape and did it in order to reduce the stress perception of the potential buyers of high-tech next-generation products.CeBIT News: Buyers of your smartphone - who are they? YC Kim: The advertising slogan for Smartphone Samsung brand goes like this: "Mobile intelligent terminals from Samsung». This means that our smart phones - a conceptually new devices with intelligence rather than simple handheld computers with wireless communication capabilities. Samsung is going to focus on a specific target audience - the so-called mobile professionals, corporate market and users who quickly capture emerging trends. In order to satisfy the wishes of an increasing number of mobile users, Samsung has decided to adopt all three open platform, currently available on the market. With devices based on them, we're going to take several new market segments. CeBIT News: Some observers characterize your recent investment in the venture Symbian as a challenge to Microsoft. How would you comment on these words? YC Kim: We do not want to act as a supplier of iron. Company Microsoft - is undeniable authority in the field of software development, so we work with it. As well as members of the group Symbian, we participate in the development of original software on the platform, as well as networking technologies and software to work with content. We do not want to miss a single opportunity. CeBIT News: Besides the fact that you are smart phones based on all currently existing mobile platforms, you set sights on GSM and CDMA-markets. Is it too is expensive and difficult to offer so much technology? YC Kim: Samsung is ranked third in the world's top three manufacturers of mobile devices, as well as a CDMA-leader in the USA and Korea. Therefore, we feel confidence in us by both GSM, and from the CDMA users. Our success in the production of mobile products for CDMA-based markets by increasing market share of Samsung, through a combination of high-quality design manufactured devices, and what we call "digital convergence", that is a combination of all technologies that are developed by Samsung and, thanks to which we remain leaders of the directions in a single device. Therefore, we can translate our achievements in different fields, such as - mobile phones, the production of LCD panels and the development of chips - in a series of new products for mobile networks, third generation. Many of them appear in Europe in the first half of this year. We intend to retain our market share through production hi-end-class. CeBIT News: Pocket PC Nexio July 2002 he became one of the stellar new products CeBIT'a. Why is this machine still is not sold in Europe? YC Kim: As a priority market for Nexio were selected CDMA-regions, and in particular the USA. For the European GSM-market start date of supply is not defined yet. The authors, translation:

Microsoft Developer Conference in New Orleans: a concept smartphone from Intel, Mio 8380, OC-convergence of Microsoft

Last week completed its work the world's largest exhibition of wireless technologies and devices STIA 2003. Of particular interest have led a conference for developers who have traditionally held by Microsoft in the framework of this event. Our colleagues from the site PDA Geek walked by stands of MS Developer Conference with a digital camera, not missing one essential new items shown there. Also, they have been logged in detail it heads Microsoft's Bill Gates, which he delivered at the exhibition. Bring to your attention to an illustrated report on this high-profile events. Microsoft Developer Conference (MDC) - is a hybrid of traditional hi-tech exhibitions and an endless series of educational seminars that are designed for developers who use a variety of platforms from Microsoft, including the SmartPhone, and. NET Compact Framework. Talk about programistskih master classes, probably does not make sense - this is not the most exciting aspect of the event. Interesting the same device, shown at the stands, deserve to consider them closely. Since MDC is mainly directed to professionals, developers, presentations supernova gadgets here where there is less than the IT-exhibitions for the masses. And yet, we tracked down some great developments.

Smartphone from Compal

Although Microsoft has organized a separate storefront to showcase their new models, this beauty we met in the compartment of Windows Media demo. In this case, an employee of the stand did not even really know what a typewriter is exposed on its stand. We certainly did not fail to try this new smartphone in the case, and, judging by first impressions, the main advantages of the apparatus is a cool screen and very user-friendly menu navigation. However, more still can not say: during our rapid test demo of Windows Media «hung" operating system, phone, and we had to return the phone in the idle state employee Microsoft. According HPCru, smartphone, which saw the site staff Geek.com - this is one of the first devices based on Smartphone 2002 operating systems from Taiwanese Compal, oodobrenie receive an official from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This procedure should go through all communication devices that claim to the American market. First, about the features of most OSes, the release of the first "smart phone" on the basis of which is constantly delayed. In addition to standard applications such as address book and calendar sync with MS Outlook, installed on a desktop computer, Operating System allows using the version of Windows Media Player to play audio and video files on your smartphone and thanks to Internet Explorer, - sending / receiving e-mail and internet use pagers. machine operates in networks GSM 800/1800/1900, and also supports high-speed data communication system GPRS. Equipped with a mini-USB connector for synchronizing with your computer, as well as a slot for flash memory cards. On this information on your smartphone from Compal Electronics ends.

Intel PCA Smartphone

Representatives from Intel demonstrated at Microsoft's Developer Conference reference design of its "smart tube": a working model of this prototype can experience all comers, and employees stand generously shared with the guests information on the filling machine (as opposed to "man-with-Compal» they are well were familiar with his model).The device, which we managed to hold in their hands, is designed for networks of GSM / GPRS. The core of the processor is a new family of Intel XScale PXA 262. PCA Smartphone is equipped StrataFlash memory and a single system that manages all types of nonvolatile memory devices Intel Persistent Storage Manager (Intel PSM). In the picture is clearly visible main feature of the design of the smartphone - arm-scooter, which can also serve as a button (like "mouse" wheel). In addition, the device is equipped with a built-in digital camera. The only thing that held back staff Intel, so it's about the prospects of running the model in the series and on behalf of manufacturers, who have decided to take it as a basis for creating the original device.

Intel MiTAC Mio 8380

On this model, the following is known. This is the first smartphone based on the operating system Microsoft Smartphone 2002 from Taiwan's MiTAC. Recall that the Smartphone 2002 - one of the "telephone" editorial Windows CE. All devices of the platform are equipped with a screen resolution of 220 x 176 pixels without sensory input and joystick control. MIO 8380 - this is the first smartphone based on the above operating systems, equipped with a built-in digital camera (110 kilopixels and zoom). In addition, this "smart phone" features MPEG-4 decoder for prosmorta video and MP3 player, LCD screen size 2.2 inches, and SD card slot for extra memory. MIO 8380 phone features are standard: a tri-band GSM (900, 1800 and 1900 MHz), support for GPRS, you can receive, send SMS and multimedia messaging (MMS). Mio 8380 also supports high-speed wireless access to email and the global network through MSN Messenger. In Preinstalled software includes a special version of the browser Internet Explorer. Price and terms of the start of deliveries were not disclosed.

Communicator Samsung SPH-i700

As the company announced Sprint, the largest cellular operator in the U.S., production and sale of this device based on Pocket PC from Samsung, submitted in early 2003, will begin soon. And because we had to "live" to see the SPH-i700, can responsibly declare: this is clearly telefonchik among today's favorites. We really liked the swivel camera and the screen as a viewfinder, too, is good. True, the display is left unprotected, and probably it will be easily damaged. But otherwise, this LCD matrix out of competition. (As for shipments to begin a European version of the device, Samsung has already outlined an approximate date - the second half of this year.America as always ahead of the rest! - Approx. HPCru)

Hitachi G1000

Hitachi told employees about his new brainchild of long time and in paints. Recognize this handheld a lot of pluses: 3.5-inch high quality TFT-screen, jog wheel Jog Dial, a mini-QWERTY keyboard and a digital camera. With all its "twists" of course, G1000 looks like a "brick", especially in comparison with the elegant smartphone. But this device is functionally close to computers, and its dimensions at the same time significantly lower than that of notebooks. So we can assume that in the corporate sector, the CCP will have a large success.

Keyboard for cmartfona

These accessories were announced before, but to see "live" copy was the first time - a keyboard for a smartphone SPV, which is a clone of the "smart phone" from Compal, as described above. That is, theoretically, such klava fit for him. Eleksen Keyboard (as it is called) works as a touch screen, got a plastic shell and a number of its functions is not only a set of texts, but also the opportunity to use as a game controller. Note the picture: reports did not beat in the hearts of his fist on the keys, he actually manages the spacecraft on the screen, mimicking the movement of a joystick and the keyboard takes "spot depression. Even better suited for gaming more conceptual device, shown at the exhibition. A full-featured joystick that can connect to your phone, turns up in a real game console.

Bill Gates in person ...

Of course, not present ...:) But to open the conference - has opened ... These heads of Microsoft began with the installation of theses: "We live in a digital age, and now the range of portable electronic devices, their functions and applications continue to actively expand. Therefore, developers of software for mobile computers and smartphones have great prospects of development of their business, and Microsoft Developer's Conference aims to fully support them in this. " Next on the screen behind the speaker showed a video "Behind the Technology", which briefly describes the history of PCs, the Altair 8800 from a sample of 1975. However, this same video was already shown at Comdex and CES trade shows and many did not become a revelation. Turning to the outlook for the future, Gates said that in his opinion, the five major platforms (PC, Pocket PC, Tablet PC, and "smart watch" and a huge wall monitors) will be developed in parallel, but the possibility of integrating all these devices into a single system will exceed all expectations. After that, the audience was shown a concrete example of how a system. NET Compact Framework,. NET Passport, SmartPhone and SPOT watch can operate in a single bundle. In the skit, called "Meet me for coffee", the user connects to the network using. NET Passport, sent out invitations to the wireless coffee to his comrades. At the same time he had the opportunity not only to track the online status of other users, but also their "physical" coordinates. Let us explain. Passport - the most common systems of authentication, which is one of the key components of the platform. Net. Such services are centrally store passwords and other personal data of users when working with various online services that allows users to not enter data about yourself again. Also, Bill Gates announced the official beginning of the distribution system. NET Compact Framework, which in particular allows millions of developers programming in Visual Studio to create software for mobile devices. In addition, Microsoft has provided special measures that will encourage programmers designing software for handheld devices: All buyers Visual Studio 2003 will be presented with the latest Pocket PC ViewSonic V37. In addition, Bill Gates announced the release of the toolkit Smartphone SDK, which will include prereliznaya Smartphone operating system version and its default applications. In concluding his report, Gates assured the audience that Microsoft is planning to attract more investments to develop the market for mobile devices. The authors, translation:

Passion for CeBIT 2003: All PDA Exhibition. Part 1

At CeBIT 2003 the dominance of handheld computers on the Pocket PC platform by the number of species was evident. Most manufacturers offer solutions based on this particular OS, since the only constraint to growth in PDA market - the price - no longer scares potential buyers. Handhelds built on software from Microsoft, much cheaper. In a series of articles we will try to tell you about all the exciting updates that we have seen in the exhibition.

DOTel DOT 400 (Wincent)

The next generation of computers from the company DOTel. - DOT Series 400 - will run on Windows CE. NET version 4.1 and then version 4.2. The latter may become the basis Platforms Pocket PC 2003. And yet: the owners Wincent DOT 320, most likely, will also be able to flash their PDAs under the new OS 4.2. However, this information is not completely accurate. It is assumed that the range of 400 will consist of three models: DOT 400 S - as a base, DOT 400 W - with built-in WLAN modules, and yet unnamed model with GSM / GPRS module. No details of the latest model has not yet informs. It is known that the S variant is not built-in antenna. Model W is slightly heavier S: 205 grams against 180. With regard to the characteristics of the new DOT 400, then the processor will run twice as fast compared with the "pebble" the former model - 400 MHz instead of 206. RAM memory to increase from 32 MB to 64. But from now on to reflash ROM can be between 64 MB and above. That is, in principle, the new model involves the installation of ROM and large volumes. Designers managed to build the Compact Flash slot on the top lid along with an infrared port, stereo output and the antenna. And here is the slot MMC / SD. DOT 400 is made with an eye both on the periphery of the old and new promising device. How current will have a problem with device drivers under Windows CE. NET is not yet clear. If the version of CE. NET 4.2 does become PPC 2003, it is likely this issue will eventually be withdrawn. In the photo above is also visible to the removable battery cover. And it is very convenient for the smartphone. Generally, DOT 400 was originally designed specifically as a communicator. Is illustrated through the microphone on the right-bottom of the screen and speaker in the middle of the screen - a talk on the phone can be not only a handsfree, but simply by bringing the device to the ear. However, the functions of the phone itself will appear at the 400th model until late summer. The delay is likely, as with other manufacturers, with the normal GSM / GPRS modules. Not least because of problems with certification of such devices.

Mitac Mio 338 plus

MiTAC Mio 338 plus - it's easy restyling of 338 models sold in Russia under the brand name Rover PC P3.The new model has not crossed the threshold of its price category (lowest). 338 Plus will find the new 400 MHz processor instead of the old 200 MHz. Grow well and the amount of ROM: 32 to 64 MB. All other features remain the same, including the form factor. It is interesting that (according MiTAC) twofold increase in processor speed will not affect the working time - to declare all the same 8:00 autonomy.

Mitac Mio 339

But it is quite another matter. MiTAC Mio 339 with time should occupy an intermediate position between the 3xx and 5xx series. However, the "iron" features should remain similar to 338 plus. The same 400 MHz XScale, the same screen. RAM will be 64 Mb, part of which will have to take the needs of the operating system and localization. The main difference Mitac Mio 339 of 338 - a built-in 300K-pixel camera. Snapshot of 640 by 480 pixels saved in BMP or JPEG-files of approximately 30 kb. The lens closes a sliding lid. At the port of synchronization can be put on a special flash. Form Factor 339th model also slightly changed, thereby emphasized that this is a new step in the 3xx range. Building will be slightly narrower and about 2 mm thick. Detailed characteristics of MiTAC Mio 339.

Mitac Mio 558

MiTAC Mio 558 is replaced by the 528th model. And virtually anything it does not look like. This is a completely new handheld, which absorbed most of modern technology. Two built-in expansion slot SD (SDIO) / MMC and Compact Flash cards offer the ability to use old peripherals and provide a good foundation for the future. Two built-in data exchange module and Bluetooth WLan 802.11b provide the desired degree of flexibility in the exchange of data. The two LEDs on the top panel show the degree battery charge and signal of the wireless connection. Antenna designers have hidden in the body for more compact devices. Very interesting piece - the switch of the wireless modules. Possible modes: Bluetooth, 802.11, 802.11b. Oh, and a traditional battery retainer just below. Sufficiently comfortable to the touch scroll wheel recessed into the case. Here, you see, is located and the connector SD / MMC. See also the detailed characteristics of the MiTAC Mio 558.

Mitac Mio 728

Communicator MiTAC Mio 728 with respect to time was developed earlier 558 model, but as is the case with many other manufacturers communicator Issue on sale delayed. According to its characteristics, this model applies to the standard Pocket PC 2002 PDAs average price level. Nothing much can be said. 32 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM, 206 MHz StrongARM processor, Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition operating system. Dual-band GSM / GPRS-Module 900/1800. Appearance of all the models described in the Russian market can be expected in the summer and autumn. Unfortunately, this information is inaccurate and rather tentative. About possible prices also say something difficult. However, the more likely they will be within the current prices of similar models. To be continued ... The authors, translation:

Passion for CeBIT 2003: All PDA Exhibition. Part 2. Smartphones and communicators

At CeBIT 2003 largest companies demonstrate their communicators and smartphones, which have all chances to reach a broad market. A specific role for the smartphone platform Symbian, the most similar in form factor and interface to existing cellular phones. That is why the transition from conventional mobile phone to the smartphone Symbian should not cause difficulties. That is why they can just release without difficulty and without special risks, positioning as advanced phones. And the truth: in any avenue you can not find words for Symbian, although many smartphones are based precisely on the subspecies of the OS. Highly customizable Symbian OS allows to produce devices with completely unexpected, the original interface, thereby protecting investment in the development and marketing campaign to promote a particular model, not the operating system as a whole. Unlike smartphones, which can be named with a functional PDA phones, communicators based Pocket PC and Palm OS is a traditional PDA, but with a GSM / GPRS-module. In this case more difficult to explain to consumers that this new device and why it should definitely buy it. Would have been interpreted, what the CCP, and persuade that he necessarily needed instead of a simple phone. Large vendors do not want to invest in advertising communicators, because it will play into the hands of others who will wait until all users will be clear and it will be enough just to release competing models on the market. Especially when it comes to more or less the standard platform such as Pocket PC or Palm. But lag behind in this area can be dangerous. Therefore, we are witnessing the release of an endless series of prototypes Communicators, of which the widely spread, perhaps only the more unlike anything the Nokia 9210. In recent years, the ice was broken in connection with an activity of European mobile operators, who see in communicators new perspectives to improve traffic and expand the range of services. It is they, not the manufacturers must take the trouble to conduct "explanatory work among the users." Such steps have already been taken: to take, for example, a campaign to promote Communicator O2 in Germany. Producers can only offer operators the best solution for the user.

Real Smartphones

Siemens made a number of Symbian smartphones. Their most interesting - Siemens SX1, submitted in February this year. Very nice tri-band GSM / GPRS (class 10) 900/1800/1900 smartphone both in mind and to work with him. Buttons made on two sides - typing, you have two hands. Color 176 by 220 pixels screen (16-bit color). Siemens SX1 supports all the fashion standards: SMS, EMS, MMS and e-mail (POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP). Built-in infrared port and Bluetooth transmitter will be useful for data exchange. There is also a SD slot, you can use memory cards up to 512 MB. Of particularly interesting - built-USB-port (new for Symbian Series 60 smartphones) to synchronize with your desktop PC. Of course, the built-in camera too. Samsung demonstrated the three device on three different platforms, read about it a separate article. To stand among the many Nokia phones and lots of attention was focused on Symbian smartphone Nokia 3650.It supports MMS, it has a built-in camera and software for recording and playing videos. According to the stand staff, except the phone owner will receive a 3650 great entertainment complex. Nokia 3300 - Multimedia Cell. This phone is probably intermediate between the ordinary mobile phone and gaming N-Gage. Perfected form factor and software. In 3300 built-in FM-radio and a stereo input with the ability to record music on the fly to MP3. 4.5 MB of memory available for user data, there is also a slot MMC. And, of course, waiting for Nokia N-Gage, a hybrid phone and gaming console. This is something. This entertainment center. Form Factor specially sharpened by the game. Many of the toys will be three-dimensional (in the list, for example, costs Tomb Rider). Built-in FM-radio, MP3-Player, Bluetooth, GPRS. In addition to games can be quite serious work with email and applications for Series 60. Will be available closer to the winter of 2003. For more details you can consult the website www.n-gage.com.

Smartphones, are far from life

Concept 3G smartphone Toshiba. Estimate the thickness. Two individuals from the Sanyo. It looks like the company of one screen on the phone seems not enough. Just look at these folding and sliding design! Mitsubishi is not far behind. Smart phones with TV-tuner, it's something new.

Communicators

Communicators at the exhibition also showed quite a lot. It is especially popular with the direction of Taiwanese manufacturers. However, it seems that there are two problems: the shortage of affordable GSM-modules and the complexity of licensing OS Pocket PC 2002. If the first problem is completely solved, then the second is really urgent. According to the Taiwan stand assistants, Microsoft puts price on their barrage Pocket PC 2002 (including Phone Edition). Few can afford to buy a lot of licenses for quite a round sum, so we have to use Windows CE. NET and go to other compromises. Leading manufacturers of mobile devices is also not lagged behind the Taiwanese. Particularly pleased with their Palm OS and Pocket PC communicators Samsung. However, these typewriters, we have been told. CDMA smartphone Lenio IPA-C1 400-MHz processor, with slots for CF and SD / MMC, Built-in Camera and extended 3000 mAh removable battery. Quite attractive equipment. There is also a version without the CDMA-module. Operating system Windows CE. NET 4.1. Company DO Tel, known on the Russian market for its Wincent 320, has demonstrated continued the series - a new DOT400 c possible to upgrade to a GSM device running Windows CE. NET 4.20. More information about the device described in our previous article from the show. The Taiwanese company E-TEN has introduced a new improved device E-TEN 603. Compared with the previous model we tested E-TEN 600 for this machine more than a nice design, GSM-Module has a three-band, and GPRS class is 10. The rest is all the same "six hundredth." One of the few Palm OS smartphones have found at the stand of Taiwanese company Group Sense PDA. The smartphone is based on Palm OS 5, built-in camera is a Sony, area graffiti - hardvernaya. But most importantly, that all this economy really works. I expected that the smartphone will hang on the third click, but it did not happened. And the performance was at 33 MHz color Palm OS machines. Actually, both inside and is 33 MHz Dragonball. GSM / GPRS 900/1800 dual-band module. The overall impression is very favorable. Actually, Group Sense PDA has several finished devices based on Dragonball, and seems ready at any time make a lot of their PDA, I beg Palm OS instead of its own operating system. For example, one of these GSM PDA.

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Korean Firm Startups demonstrated its Pocket PC device Vivace PDA with built-CDMA. According predstvaiteley company, this module can be easily changed to GSM. PDA, according to the parameters, it is quite standard, but the battery capacity increased to account for work as a communicator: 1500 mAh battery, 206 MHz StrongARM processor, 64 MB of ROM and RAM. All farm runs on Windows CE. NET. Well, finally another device, expected investments, and OEM-a. Meet Mobilion! Made a very good impression, quite completed yet thing on PPC 2002 Phone Edition, Standard Specifications. Housing quality better than average, in the hand is okay. Equipped with only a CF-slot, and it is an obvious drawback. In conclusion, we note that CeBIT 2003 is not much different in terms of smartphones and kommunikatorostroeniya from last year's exhibition, but with one important amendment. Communicators and smartphones are slowly but surely marching to the consumer. And while talking about it being best direction has been good for several years, still smartphones will not become a mass phenomenon. It seems nevertheless that this moment is getting closer. The authors, translation:

Eten P600: this PDA

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The first stroke of a spade

The site "MakTsentr" has already been published a very good overview of E-Ten P600. In order not to drive readers to the links I have a little bit again and talk about what kind of device. Once again, if the reader interested in details down to the order in which the accessories packed in a box, he can read the first review of this device. So, I blurted out that the E-Ten P600 is a smartphone. In other words, the CCP with the extended functionality of a mobile phone. P600, frankly, not the smallest of the PDA - 152 x 80 x 18 mm screen - 89 mm diagonal, weight - 210 g. According to the subjective sensation of E-Ten P600 quite heavy and cumbersome, and wear it in the inside pocket of his jacket - as we used to do with mobile phones - not the best idea. Iron component provides the necessary minimum for a comfortable work: 206 MHz StrongARM, 64 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM, a color touch screen TFT-reflective screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 65,000 colors, an infrared port (up to 115 kbit / s). Actually, if you are indifferent to the "megahertz race, then such characteristics should not scare away. All the standard for handheld operations are carried out with reasonable speed. If you want to watch videos on your PDA, you'll certainly need more powerful machine, but I, frankly, with users not familiar with. At that capabilities E-Ten P600, part video playback rather modest, the disk that came, recorded Pocket DivX Player. In addition, on the same disk are plenty of useful software - ranging from antivirus (PC-sillin Antivirus for PPC) and ending with instant messenger (Yahoo Messenger). Most programs are not connected with the communication capabilities PDA, however recorded, for example, it is necessary SIM Manager (allows you to copy contacts from SIM card to your address book CCP) and a nice toy V2R Caller2Picture (allows you to compare each record from the address book image or picture). The cradle connects to a computer interface USB (and only). Comes with a headset. Powerful battery - 1800 mAh - but, alas, not removable. I already caught Russified version PDA - with language RussKey. No complaints to the Russification not.

Deeper

I'd really like to get acquainted with the creators of the E-Ten P600. Because the structural elements to explain some features I can not. I'm curious to see these people in the eye and ask them about, say, what they were thinking when designed (or ordered - what's the difference) without a headset button reception. This is the first (and, by and large, major) drawback E-Ten P600, confronted him with the first incoming call. To pick up the phone, PDAs have to pull out of his pocket and press the reception. Of course, E-Ten P600 can be configured so that it automatically removes itself up after a few seconds. However, I for one do not always take my phone when I call. I am confident that you too are in this situation. Moreover, it is theoretically possible that when you hear the call, the unit will take up and saying - with proper intelligence interlocutor on the other hand - to break the bank. In general, the headset button, without taking it very uncomfortable. I must say that voice communication in the E-Ten P600 runs through the stump-deck. Hardly worse than in other communicators, but significantly worse than in conventional mobile phones. In some cases - particularly in noisy environments - the interlocutor does not hear the banal. On the other hand, to work with the Internet via GPRS no complaints there.GPRS is configured quickly, works pretty well - however, clear limitations are caused not by the CCP, and operator service providers. It is worth noting that working in the web you can not worry about the missed call - as a device compatible with GPRS Class B, E-Ten P600 allows you to take the call, and then just reopen your Internet connection. The possibility of expanding the CCP rather modest. There is a built-in slot SD / MMC. Support for CF is implemented by a jacket, which is available separately.

The suffering of battery

Despite the power of the battery, one charge was enough for me just for a day. The reason became clear only after a few days. Get me a copy somehow signaled that it is charged, much earlier than the battery is really charging. Chat with other users E-Ten P600, I have concluded that it features a sample, because the rest of these oddities were not observed. In general, even with a relatively active communication by phone charge should last for a few days of normal operation. However, for the loyalty I would recommend to put the E-Ten in the cradle every night.

What's good?

At E-Ten P600, there are good sides. And there are many. Firstly, it is worth noting almost flawless job with the Internet via GPRS. Secondly, the CCP is a very decent screen, despite the fact that he is reflective, not transflective. Third, the only significant design flaw embedded phone - it's the lack of buttons on the headset. Everything else - the solid comfort. In addition to a completely standard buttons start and end a conversation on the front panel is, for example, a separate button on and off mobile phone, and her light a network. Fourth, it is very reasonable is a connector for a SIM card: on the one hand it is quite easy to get (at least, no need to remove the battery - enough to pull the plug out of a special connector on the body), on the other hand, he is more than reliable. Fifth, the combination of headset and earphone seems to me a very sensible decision - if you call the sound is still muted, which makes it possible to talk normally. By and large, if we consider the E-Ten as a PDA with the ability to connect to the Internet (and forget about the functions of voice mobile communication), then he typed some drawbacks. Negative feedback on E-Ten are caused, rather, lack of understanding of the true purpose of this device. And - most important advantage - a leather case, which also comes;) Actually, a leather case quite clear: the why and who needed the handheld becomes obvious.

Why and to whom

It is considered that to give to the good stuff. In fact, it's not quite true. Give, of course, need only that person can appreciate. That is something that will be good for him. In Russia, the PDA market was originally formed by enthusiasts, excellent expertise in the subjects, and therefore the selection criteria PDAs us pretty tough. In short, the CCP should cost money. Perfect PDA to be powerful, economical on energy devoured, a small, modular and inexpensive as possible. That is, there is a purely utilitarian approach. It is clear that E-Ten, evaluated by these criteria, does not look very good. At the same time, this approach is not typical for all consumers. It's easy to see when you look at least at a mass market mobile phones. Hits can easily become a cheap and image model. And, in the case of image-model functional richness is not necessarily completely correlate with the price. Image model to buy, because it looks good, prestigious and capable little to raise the rating of its owner in the eyes of those who understand. " The fact that LG does not do the best phones is an open secret. Nevertheless, they are sold very well. Because in the eyes of the audience look like they should look good mobile phone. From a large SUV in the city, too little help - but buy them and buy a lot. Because every "real boy" should be a jeep.Who would like E-Ten? It seems to me that this is the perfect gift manager, who wisely understands that it is necessary to keep pace with the times, but he is unable to make the first move. For him, E-Ten can be a real discovery. Firstly, the PDA is large enough. And it looks very solid, especially dressed in a leather case. Secondly, apart from obscure (at least initially) for a hypothetical head PDA functionality, the E-Ten has the functionality of a mobile phone. This will cause the head at least start using the PDA, and there is a thing go easier. In addition, combining in one device of PDA and mobile phone brings a sense of status. Separately, mobile phone or PDA today are nothing new, and the combined device is, to some degree, and exotic. Thirdly, the status utility E-Ten is not limited. As I wrote above, it is quite a decent handheld format Pocket PC Phone Edition with all the consequences. As a result, we get a wonderful gift to the head, which is fully functional and looks as though the head is able to appreciate it. You can be in love with the new Toshiba or take the most economical solution last Viewsonic, however, to assess their merits, we must understand why you need a PDA. It is possible that a year later - before his next birthday - the chief will come to you and worrying, says: "a present to me a guys Toshiba e899, MakTsentr in, say, a new party brought." And you give him a Toshiba e899, and it starts to look different from the E-Ten and spitting, if it finds that some things are implemented in a newfangled Toshiba worse. With that mind, will already be aware that the CCP should be small, convenient, etc. And the E-Ten will put in the safe and only occasionally, long dark nights, will get him to wear a leather case and look at a device that looks like a "real PDA. The authors, translation: