Fighting "Taiwanese boys," or PDA Eten P600

That's one more "Taiwanese visitor, Eten P600 smartphone based on the telephone option OSes Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 came to our office. By all indications, this is not a regular transit passengers, and the device with serious intentions:) Still, in one case marked the full-featured Pocket PC on the most popular in the Russian platform and GSM / GPRS-phone networks to 900/1800 MHz. But more to the point. Open the box and proceed to a detailed examination, "visiting" and his "baggage."

In the box

Thus, the very machine Eten P600 hides deep. Upstairs above the cover is like a conventional PDA. Such a case would be rather convenient for the pocket-sized device that is worn in a shirt. Communicator is the same - basically the handheld, burdened by telephone functions - easy to wear on your belt. However, fastening the belt on this cover, I did not find any. Apparently, the problem can be solved by third party, such as Xigma. As with any communication device P600 sold together with a headset hands-free. The headset is not bad, but there are no buttons to answer the call. For any incoming call will have to extract a rather big typewriter from the deep pockets or bags, which most likely it will be stored. This circumstance, of course, complicates the process of using the device as a cell phone. However, telephone duties funktsioanal our device does not stop there. Quite the contrary - the emphasis was placed on the developers comfortable working with information, email and comfortable surfing the Internet (as below), since Eten P600 - is primarily a PDA with a function of communication (phone), but not a phone with features PDA. Other contents of the box (instructions, CD with software, cables) do not raise any problems. Connects our device to a PC via the cradle (crib) with a user interface USB, connection via com-port is nominally not provided. P600 on the cradle has a light showing the charging process. When the machine "be satisfied", the indicator lights green. Let's go!

Eten P600 Own Person

Dimensions and weight are typical for the communicator devices of this class - 15,2 x 8 x 1,8 cm screen - 8.9 cm on the diagonal, weight - 210 g. "brick" P600 to the eye a little more Luxian - similar Korean cars, which We told you recently, in a similar survey. And a little less of another analogue - Mitac Mio728, which will be discussed in next article. So, if we compare with the P600 Luxian, it's good that the first developers equipped with the same built-in slot for cards SD / MMC. In Luxian'a when it nekarmannyh size room for any expansion slots, built-in was not found, so it comes bundled with a Compact Flash-plug in a jacket, which greatly aggravates the already unwieldy structure. P600 differs from other devices, a PDA and that has a hardware button for vlyucheniya / off phone module. It is situated directly above the screen, but if you look at the picture above, then the antenna. I must admit that this decision is fairly comfortable, although there is a fear that can press a button accidentally in your pocket and you are without knowing it, will remain without telephone service.And then the chief will call ... In addition to "reprogram" the key to run some valuable programs, probably not. Hole for the SIM-card is located in the junction of joint with a slot for flash cards SD. To insert Simka must first otkovyryat stylus protective cap, then pull out the "trough" for the card, put Simka there and shove it all back. By the way, despite the complexity of the operation is, in my opinion, a more convenient solution than a hi-end device XDA O2, which we will also tell a little bit. In the case of the latter gives the impression that the SIM-card is just about broke in half - so thick piece of rubber covered with a compartment that, pulling out the card automatically start to worry about its safety. As in other communicators (Luxian and O2), the two buttons on the body is rigidly attached to the "Rise up" and "off", meaning the beginning and end of the conversation. By default, the other two buttons launch the contact list and return the user to the "desktop" screen, Today. Perhaps this is the optimal use of scarce "Button" resources, given that the device must first provide a comfortable working in a "phone" mode. Naturally, the number you can dial directly from contacts with one click. For navigation is convenient to use Four-way navigation joystick, and it is useful for toys, which are under a lot of divorced PocketPC ... With regard to structural elements, we regret that developers are not equipped Eten P600 single connector for standard headphones. Listen to music only through hands-free kit from or through the speaker, which, of course, is used only as an alarm clock. When an incoming call the music in Windows Media Player is mute and does not interfere with conversation.

PDA Eten P600 component

Represented as a modern handheld computer "economy class" based on Pocket PC 2002. Characteristics are quite decent: CPU 206MGts StongARM, 64 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM, a color touch screen TFT-reflective screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, 65.536 colors, infrared port (up to 115 kbit / s). Incidentally, this screen P600, however, like Luxian better than the expensive O2. (The latter display 12-bit, that is to look at the photos would not be very comfortable.) Taiwanese, as always, letting the original device, are adopting the most cost-effective options to udeshivit final cost of the solution. However, on screen they are not stingy, it is good both indoors and in sunlight;)

Eten P600 in

The work plan as a phone Eten P600 is virtually identical to Luxian. Activate the phone part with the above buttons above the screen, insert the SIM cards, find the menu "Start" Program Phone, appear on the screen phone buttons ... Communicator instantly finds the mobile operator, as it says. The local network is determined independently, so that the tune did not have to. Heard the interlocutor is quite normal, but keep a heavy "brick" in the hand is not too convenient. And to get and keep a will, because we recall that to take with hands free incoming calls will not succeed. To finish the conversation, you must click on the button with the crossed a pipe below the screen. Function of the end of the conversation specifically assigned to it, like an ordinary cell, so the user does not inadvertently pressed his cheek to the sensitive screen when talking without a headset. Programm SIM-manager recalls Luxian'ovskuyu: it can copy contacts from SIM-card memory device directly into the application Contacts, from which "one click" contact with the necessary man. Going online with Eten P600 - a real pleasure. First, no additional devices, Bluetooth-connections and the like are not required. All you need is a typewriter. Secondly, there are no complicated settings, "scary" modem initialization string. Enough to indicate APN (Access Point Name), login, password and phone number. And yet, we live! The device operates in a standard GPRS Class B. If we draw an analogy, the latter operates much like dial-up connection, but still depends on the region of Moscow, where you are and the time of day: the less loaded transmission honeycomb, the faster and more stable relationship. Especially desirable in connection with the phone you have Eten P600 mention the huge, almost noutbukovsky battery with 1800 mAh. At dvya days of hard work and talking is enough. At the same Luxian (as well as at the O2) battery is smaller - at 1560 mAh. That is currently ahead of Taiwanese novelty of this indicator are all available machines. If you care about battery life, the choice is obvious ... And it povotorimsya, despite the fact that both the communicator speak in the same "weight category".

Soft

It's nice that, unlike other communicators, have found many additional programs on the drive that comes bundled. True, indeed, a "communication" they are very remote. Thus, we have a video player in raporyazhenii Pocket DivX Player - for playing movies in MPEG4, and Macromedia Flash Player - especially for "Masyanya":) However, the processor machines with a capacity of 206 MHz and the low speed of reading from the card does not allow as follows EIM all enjoy. Communicator few brakes. Anyway, compared to Pocket PC Toshiba e740. On the CD also has a program for sending faxes - a very handy thing for mobile workers or trade prdestavitelya; instant messenger Yahoo messenger - to chat with friends online; PC Cillin Anti Virus for PPC (wow!); Bunch of utilities: PHM Today Meters, Sim Manager, V2R Caller2Picture, Eten Backup Manager, Attraction Skin. As for the program with a long name V2R Caller2Picture, then use it, you can "attach" to the contact picture / photo of a man who with his incoming call will appear on your screen. In addition, MakTsentr shortly Eten P600, as well as Luxian, can be purchased for $ 825 with a set russificator Pocket RussKey, which will provide a complete Russian translation of the interface.

Output

It's time to take stock. First, about the shortcomings. If we compare the Eten P600 with Luxian, then the first gives the second only to constructivizable headset handsfree (with it not accept the incoming call, will get the device). Now the pros, thanks to a rich set of programs that ship with palm and the built-in SD / MMC slot, and high capacity battery Eten P600 wins or if one considers shortcomings, preserves parity. Other things being equal, that is the same price of $ 825 in Russia, on the communicator pleasant talk, as the interlocutor can hear better. In addition, the device is able to provide valuable work as his phone and PDA component. And the last.I am sure that none of the above is no substitute for communicators cellular phone by 100%, as it does not allow the size, weight and battery life. These devices are intended primarily for wireless access to network resources, and only as a supplement - for voice communications. The authors, translation:

CeBIT-2003: photos from the exhibition in Hannover

This week in Hanover, Germany is the largest international high-tech fair CeBIT-2003. Annually for one week exhibition halls of the city center transformed into a giant presentation area and a meeting place for representatives of the leading IT-companies in the world, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. At this time in Hannover came about six and a half thousand exhibitors from 72 countries. A total of booths occupied 355,892 square meters. It is curious that of about 1500 square meters, or 5 percent of the total area reserved for domestic companies. This year, the year our country is represented by 90 participants. Unfortunately, the Russian representative in comparison with 2002 has slightly decreased. True, considering the companies from the CIS, a piece of «hi-tech-pie" Russia is a bit more respectable. However, catch up and overtake the leaders of the absolute direction - United States, Taiwan and the UK - in the foreseeable future is unlikely. At this year's CeBIT was sent correspondent HPCru, who sent us many pictures and shared first impressions. So bring you a quick report in the form of images from the exhibition. First, as usual PDA news. Our correspondent first of all looked at the booths of Sony and Palm. But first of Sony. Handheld machines under the brand divorced so many that we are totally confused before you were able to identify all the pictures sent to us. It seems that the Japanese palmovye handhelds soon okupiruyut all price niche PDA market. On the stand Sony cobralis all new items, which we have been told recently, until recently, represented in Hong Kong, Sony Clie PEG SJ22 - color change the black and white budget handheld SJ20, well known here in Russia. Far from it - the older model SJ-line Sony Slie SJ33, which took the place SJ30. The screen quality, this new mid-price class can not compete with the clever device. Plus a music player with enough time off work to recharge. At a price of $ 299 handheld SJ33 is a very interesting acquisition ...:) And it's just with the heat, with heat Sony TG50 - is the same with the built-in Bluetooth and a keyboard, with no graffiti area. Machine can be used as a voice recorder, and as a MP3-Player. The new standard economy class from Sony! In the Japanese retail will sell for $ 340. We, of course, more ... This mastodon in all senses - hi-end Clie PEG-NZ90 ...:) not a PDA, a digital media lab. Was presented to the public at the January Comdex'e, from which began its tour of the exhibition. Want to highlight the exceptional quality of Sony + 2-megapixel built-in photo-and video-camera + excellent realized work with audio formats ... And here's all sorts of gadgets for Con: especially liked the game console Clie GamePad ... ... Well, and mini-keyboard is also a thing in the PDA sector valuable. That's just the price of these branded accessories "bite." Proceed to Palm'am. Until something or hearing, nor spirit about the promise and widely publicized rumors of a new web Palm Tugsten C. Well, on the other two typewriters new line of Tungsten - phone PDA W (Wireless) and T based on Palm OS 5.0, we told you repeatedly, so that except for them, nothing special on the Palm booth is not placed. A pity ... Although the company may simply fear for the fate of their precious new items, which, being provided at the time CeBIT'a, may be lost in the noise. Indeed, some competitors are not asleep. Just surpassed all Toshiba. On the eve of the Hanover Fair PDA media were just inundated with announcements of three new machines the company - supercheap e350 (for only $ 199!), A model of economy-class Toshiba Genio e550C with built-in digital camera and hi-end e750/e755. However, the picture you can see the old familiar Toshiba Genio e550G. But with accessories - digital camera with flash ... ... And a mysterious stranger, the same high-tech graceful beauty e750, which is taken as a basis for model e740, sold successfully in Russia for about a year. Retaining built a wireless network adapter 802.11b, novelty acquired more memory than its predecessor: in addition to 64MB of RAM it has 32MB of NAND flash memory exclusively for data storage. Also, the innovations it is worth noting that the phone jack is now possible to connect a microphone or headset on mobile phones. Thus, e750 can be used as a voice terminal in the networks of VoIP. The novelty will cost $ 599, also available modification e750 - model e755. Different machines that, firstly, on the e755 preinstalled software company PhotoBase ArcSoft, and, secondly, e750 will be sold through resellers, partners and Toshiba through a website, and e755 will be available at retail.

Toshiba e750

A clutch of interesting mobile devices, as promised last winter, showcased ASUS, known as a manufacturer of cheap palmovyh PDA. And this time the company has decided to head for the Pocket PC and has released two handheld with MyPal A710 MyPal A620, and even a smartphone based on the original OS.Thus, Asustek will join the High Tech Computer (HTC) and Compal Communications, becoming the third Taiwanese manufacturer of mobile smart devices. But first things first. Let's start with the youngest models the new line. From senior MyPal A620 differs only in the presence of one expansion slot standard Compact Flash (Type II), the rest of this PDA, at least, it has been at our disposal, the characteristics of a Pocket PC medium price range (closer to the Hi-end), but the exact One can not say because we do not know how much it will cost this machine. "For," says that the CPC is based on the new processor Intel XScale PXA 255 400 MHz, is controlled by the Pocket PC 2002, carries a 32 MB Flash ROM and 64 MB SDRAM. Equipped with a transflective LCD display 3.5, at 320x240 pixels and 65.536 colors, infrared port, built-in microphone and speaker. Included are supplied headphones. Weighs 141 g, Dimensions - 76x125x13 mm.

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: