So, a week ago ended in CeBIT 2007, the tradition took place in Hanover from March 15 to 21. It's time to take stock. Despite some discouragement about the event, prevailed in the forecasts of experts, its organizer, the company Deutsche Messe AG, it seems, was satisfied with the results. We have also formed a somewhat different impression. From the perspective of an ordinary visitor, who came to see the latest innovations, the exhibition every year loses appeal. Recall that many major market players, among them, for example, Nokia, refused to participate in CeBIT. However, the organizers have managed to reverse the situation. It is estimated that this year's exhibition was visited by 10% more than in 2006, ie a total of 480 thousand people. According to one member of the Board of Deutsche Messe, this exhibition marks a turning point in the future path to success. Next year will be a complete change of concept of CeBIT, which will now be based not on the presentation of expected new products, and the results of this year. So that the event becomes more severe, losing to a greater extent their entertaining nature, the emphasis has shifted from simple consumer to business visitors. In this regard, particularly revealing statistic of the year - the number of professionals who have visited at CeBIT, has increased by 14 thousand persons compared to the previous year and reached 379 thousand
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Another feature of the previous exhibition - a huge area occupied by the Russian pavilion. This year, Russia became the first partner country of CeBIT. There were invited more than 150 Russian companies. Special activity there, though, was not observed, one could even point out a certain coolness in the reception. According to official statistics, in the central pavilion of the Russian exposition was visited by 175,000 visitors. Compared with the total number of visitors - much less than half, almost a third. It is unlikely that this one can blame the organizers. Most likely, say some inexperience on our part. For ordinary consumers here were not too many interesting things, mostly - a demonstration of advances in IT-industry, software development and solutions of interest to businesses and producers.
Clou - Glofiish X800
In general, let us from the numbers and rhetoric Finally, we turn to the latest and the mobile industry. The highlight of the program can be considered a long-awaited device from the company E-TEN Information Systems - PDA Glofiish X800. This is a landmark for E-TEN product - a pioneer of parameters such as support for 3G and 3,5 G, display-equipped with VGA and Windows Mobile operating system 6.The company is gaining momentum in the consumer segment models of smartphones, it is long-postponed release of the device to third-generation networks. Finally, it happened, and the manufacturer tried to model not only remembered as "the first 3G-smartphone from E-TEN». It should be noted that in addition to memorable, easily recognizable key innovations in the technical parameters, X800 released an unusual design.
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As with other communicators line Glofiish, this device supports networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE, equipped with a GPS-receiver, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. Curiously, the company still has not released a full specification of the device. Obviously, the developers leave themselves room to maneuver in case of changing any properties. For example, the display size are not reported, however, is just one option, which the company is unlikely to change. Here is what was known about the Glofiish X800 in the exhibition:
- OS Windows Mobile 6.0
- Samsung SC3 2442 processor with 400 MHz
- TFT-LCD with a resolution of 640x480 pixels, 65K colors
- 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM
- Slot for microSD memory cards
- GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS / HSDPA
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g) and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- 2 megapixel camera with autofocus
- VGA-camera for video telephony
- FM-tuner
- GPS-module based on the chipset SiRFstar III, support TMC service
- Lithium Polymer Battery 1530 mAh
- Dimensions - 113.5 x60, 5x15, 8 mm
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So, X800 were not equipped with a large display, changes were made only permit, the diagonal is left unchanged. It should be noted that the expectations of the "big" screen provoked by the manufacturer's press releases on the announcement of new items. But let us all find the positive points: the dimensions of X800 is not very different from the compact model for networks of GSM - Glofiish X500, whose dimensions are 113x60x16 mm. You also can not deny that the image quality has increased significantly, and the amount of information that can fit on the screen has increased, albeit in reduced form.
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Glofiish X800 - a worthy continuation of the idea of Glofiish X500 and a worthy competitor to 3G-model HTC Trinity with activated GPS-functions. True, compared to the last he has a tremendous advantage, thanks to VGA-display. In addition, the new operating system adds device relevance in the eyes of ordinary customers. According to preliminary data, the new product will be released in the second quarter of this year. Cost information is not there. We can only wait for the official data, but for now invite all wishing to get acquainted with the photoshoot Glofiish X800.
Communicator ASUS P526, and other tempting new items
Booth of ASUSTeK Computer delighted visitors by several curious novelties from the pocket and Related Devices.Primarily, this is a long discussion, but was submitted just now Communicator ASUS P526, also known under the code name Pegasus, a smartphone with QWERTY-keyboard, ASUS M530w, previously mentioned as ASUS ARIES, as well as new original ultra-mobile PCs. However, first things first. Communicator ASUS P526 - successor model range in a candybar with a touch screen and numeric keypad that appears after the ASUS P525. New markedly different both in functionality and design. There was support for an integrated GPS (based on the chipset SiRF Star III) and EDGE. The model has become thinner (15.4 mm) and light (115 g). In this case, the manufacturer donated the performance, instead of setting a 416 MHz Intel nauseam teeth on TI OMAP 850 200 MHz, which is probably very upset fans of the former powerful solutions from ASUSTeK. Decreased and the size of the display device - up to 2.6 inch at the same QVGA (240x320 pixels). Moreover, no additional details about the parameters of the new items are not reported.
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As for the design ASUS P526, immediately striking absence of a joystick, which is somewhat offset by a wheel Jog Dial. In general, the appearance of new items produced less striking impression than intended for business users predecessor ASUS P525. The next unit, submitted ASUS, - smartphone M530w. This is - the perfect solution for those who have to maintain an intense e-mails. In addition, this response ASUSTeK numerous models in the style of Blackberry HTC, Samsung, Motorola and other manufacturers. The smartphone is made in a candybar with QWERTY-keyboard, different details - the order of 13.8 mm and easily - around 110 grams. With regard to communication capabilities, in this regard ASUS M530 has, unfortunately, incomplete gentlemanly set: there are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g), as well as cellular networks GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS . Standards such as HSDPA and EDGE are not supported. Complete the picture of a 2-megapixel camera with macro function and recognition of business cards.
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It is striking that the company is actively taken up the promotion of new versions of Windows Mobile 6. In addition to the ASUS P526 and ASUS M530w, initially working on its basis, ASUSTeK will release version of Windows Mobile 6 Professional Communicator ASUS P735, presented at the end of last year, based on Windows Mobile 5.0.
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Continuing examination of new products from Asus. In addition to smart phones and communicators, the company's stand showed ASUS T83 - a new ultra-mobile PC-like ultra-slim notebook-transformer. This UMPC is equipped with a standard for its class with 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, which can rotate relative to the module with the QWERTY-keyboard. In the arsenal of devices: Processor Via C7-M processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM (optionally up to 2 GB), HDD with at least 30 GB built-in GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and camera. Weighs computer - 950 in standalone mode can work up to five or six hours. Agree characteristics - very good. Functioning device running Windows XP Tablet Edition.
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Another portable device that was demonstrated at the stand of ASUSTeK, - navigator ASUS S102, announced at the beginning of this year. This is a typical GPS-navigator, significant more for the company ASUSTeK, than for ordinary users. The fact that the S102 has marked out the manufacturer on the market of portable navigation devices - the so-called Portable Navigation Device (PND). Of its highlights may be noted perhaps that the ability to play music and recognize the voice commands. Everything else is pretty generally by modern standards - GPS-module based on SiRFstar III with internal antenna, 3.5-inch touchscreen display with QVGA (320x240 pixels), with 64 MB of ROM and RAM, a slot for an SD card, etc. .
Gigabyte in their repertoire
The following interesting for us to party CeBIT, company Gigabyte, demonstrated new communicators based on Windows Mobile 6 Professional - GSmart q60 and GSmart t600, first shown last month at the 3GSM World Congress. Model GSmart t600 continues and develops the idea of mobile TV receivers. This device supports digital TV standards in the mobile and traditional options - DVB-H, DVB-T, and T-DMB and DAB. Counting on such opportunities t600 display has a VGA resolution (640x480 pixels). In addition, the company even changed their habits and slightly increased the screen size - up to 2.6 inches diagonally. Productive machine - on board not only the processor Marvel (formerly Intel XScale) PXA270 clocked at 520 MHz, and increased memory - 96 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM. In terms of communications capabilities model is nothing special - supported by cellular networks GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz), wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) interface and Bluetooth 2.0.
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The second device, GSmart q60, by contrast, boasts unusual for Gigabyte communications capabilities. This is the first product from this manufacturer, is designed to work in 3G WCDMA networks with support for high-speed standard HSDPA, in addition to the three conventional band networks GSM / GPRS. It is noteworthy that this is also the first model of Gigabyte, designed as a candybar with QWERTY-keyboard. Unlike many smartphones in a similar form factor, GSmart q60 swell the ranks of just Communicators - models with a touchscreen and other advantages. For product Gigabyte had a sufficiently large display - 2.5 diagonal inches, and resolution - the standard 320x240. Also used by Marvel PXA270 processor clocked at 520 MHz. I must say that size GSmart q60 for these parameters are small - 111h64h14 mm. Around - it's a good combination of model, it is able to compete with, for example, a series iPAQ hw69xx from HP. Both models go on sale in May and June this year.
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In addition, Gigabyte has demonstrated to the public and has already presented a model - and Communicators GSmart i300 GSmart i120, was issued in the past year. First, i300 - a smartphone with GPS-module, has repeatedly mentioned in our news and the second, - i120 review which has long been possible to read in the "Library to HPC.ru", supports reception of analogue television. Both work on the basis of Windows Mobile 5.0 with Service Pack AKU3, equipped with 2.4-inch display and 256 MB of RAM.
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Another interesting new product from Gigabyte belongs to another class of devices. This ultra-mobile PC called the Gigabyte U60, operating on the basis of the operating system Windows Vista. U60 - debut Taiwanese manufacturer. The first UMPC from Gigabyte boasts a retractable QWERTY-keyboard and a 6.5-inch touch screen with a standard for devices of this class of 800x480 pixels. Model is fairly compact and light - weight is 740 grams. Based on the new processor VIA C7-M processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 512 or 768 MB of RAM, and from 20 to 40 GB hard drive. Of the communication capabilities - wireless networks Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), as well as Ethernet, cellular networks are not supported. Provides a VGA-camera for video conferencing. It seems that this model is based on the same platform as the ultra-mobile PC from a company Medion, submitted earlier this year at CES 2007.
Samsung Strikes Back
Samsung has not been pampered with visitors from the premiers of smartphones and communicators. In this segment, it limit the display is presented in the February models. In particular, interested persons could get acquainted with the device Ultra Smart F700 - a sort of response to the Korean manufacturer's iconic iPhone from Apple. The main feature of the model - the almost complete lack of buttons on the front panel and control primarily through the touch screen, focused on the fingers rather than stylus. Conspicuous differences from the iPhone - slide-out side QWERTY-keyboard, much more compact and, consequently, display a smaller diagonal of 2.78 inches (resolution 440h220 pixels). In general, except for some overlapping of design elements and "Finger" interface model is quite different from the iPhone functionality - for example, maintained high-speed standard HSDPA, and also has an impressive 5-megapixel camera.
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One of the novelties of shock Samsung, also demonstrated at CeBIT, belongs to a class UMPC. This second generation of devices of this type submitted by the manufacturer. The model expands the range of UMPC based on Windows Vista, which only began to emerge this year. Samsung Q1 Ultra differs from its predecessors, especially design. So, the PC appeared separated in two sides of the display QWERTY-keyboard designed for typing with your thumbs on the scales. The model has a higher resolution screen - WSVGA (1024x600 pixels), thin and postroynela. Interestingly, the Samsung Q1 Ultra can boast, and indicators for battery life - up to 3.5 hours of standard 4-cell battery up to 6 hours on a 6-cell battery. This, of course, does not record time, the exhibition has been noticed and more "enduring" instances, however, too bad. The communication capabilities of UMPC manifests itself is very versatile. The manufacturer claimed to support 10/100 Ethernet, WLAN 802.11b / g, HSDPA / WiBRO and Bluetooth 2.0. However, it's time to switch to other demonstrative stands.
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Mio A501 communicator, and other navigators
The exposition Mio Technology reigned orange mood, inviting to go on the road. Among a heap of different GPS-devices, found a new communicator Mio Digi-Walker A501, for which is very good definition of "small yes deletion. This compact model has received a not too large 2.7-inch touchscreen display and is designed to operate in four frequency ranges networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE. As to merit the unit is a 2-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, Bluetooth 2.0 Interface with the profile A2DP. GPS-functionality provides a module-based chipset SiRFStar III. Optional device supports TMC-services. In short, the device is a simpler and more compact version of the communicator Mio A700. However, in comparison with his elder brother, A501 and there than to brag. For example, 1 GB of internal memory ROM, plus the possibility to use flash card format SD, a more advanced camera and data transfer standard EDGE.
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Mio also introduced a new line of GPS-navigators - Mio C520, Mio C520t, C320 and Mio C220. The first three devices - an unusual widescreen model. They are equipped with 4.3-inch displays, which allow for work to display information on the screen in two zones: one output card, and another - the data on the route. Two older models C520 and C520t feature Bluetoth, which allows their use as a hands-free devices for calls from mobile phones. Mio C320 has such an opportunity is provided. Is the oldest model is the cradle with integrated TMC-receiver. All three of Navigator supports playback of music (MP3), and older models display still images, but also equipped with a calculator, calendar and games.
Low-end model lineup, the navigator Mio C220, emphasized simple and nezateyliv. By the standard 3.5-inch display is attached as a standard set of features and capabilities. Mio Technology is also demonstrated and familiar models - Pocket PC Mio P350 and a multimedia navigator Mio H610.
Microsoft and mobile operators: news from the fields
If last year's CeBIT, Microsoft has pleased visitors with two long tables with Windows Mobile devices, but this year things were a little different. The current exhibition in the exposition of the software giant, emphasis was placed on the Windows Vista and the devices on its basis. Mobile devices the same was allotted only a small corner table, among other products - Windows Home Server, ultramobile PCs and laptops based on Vista. A feeling that all his ardor to promote Windows Mobile company squandered at 3GSM World Congress, and now switched to another segment of its operations. Not much greater than Microsoft, has shown himself cellular operators. For example, T-Mobile demonstrated communicator T-Mobile Ameo, created based on the famous concept platform HTC Advantage, also known under the code name HTC Athena or the X7500. In addition, the mastodon and the operator has demonstrated smartphone T-Mobile MDA Mail, based on the platform HTC Excalibur (S620).In general, and she and another novelty is already very well known to the mobile public, so stop on them does not make sense.
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Among the major European operators, except that distinguished company O2, through its own version of Communicator, the slider HTC Herald (HTC P4350), presented at CeBIT, called the Xda terra. This device, unlike most of the analogues is based on the new edition of the operating system - Windows Mobile 6 Professional. In this form the device will soon be able to get subscribers to the network the network O2.
Ideas and concepts
Do not miss the chance to demonstrate their own development and not too well known in our Asian companies. For example, the Korean company BluebirdSoft presented to the public rather bulky device Pidion BM-500, which has significant similarities with the model of the GSmart i120 Gigabyte - the same design as the numeric keypad below the screen. In contrast, GSmart i120, Korean device equipped with a large display of 2.8 inches. This fact, as well as work in the networks CDMA EV-DO, and not GSM, to a large extent, present a formidable dimensions of the device. Looking for a fairly large buttons, one can say that the manufacturer is not too eager to downsize. In the arsenal Pidion BM-500 also observed 1.3-megapixel camera, slot for memory cards miniSD, Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth.
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Singapore manufacturer Qool Labs has demonstrated several models - QDA Glider, QDA Icon and QDA Twins. While QDA Icon was announced last year, two other QDA Twins and QDA Glider debuted at the show. The first notable for the fact that it is able to work both in GSM, as well as in CDMA. In addition, the Twins have an analog capable of accommodating two SIM-cards simultaneously. But alas, this device does not belong to the category of "smart" phones. Twins - a regular cell phone. Another product from this manufacturer, device QDA Glider, definitely attracts attention. By design, the device bit in common with the big hit last year - phone LG Chocolate. The model is a slider with a side QWERTY-keyboard. In this case, QDA Glider little more, but is based on OMAP850 processor with a clock frequency of 200 MHz and Windows Mobile 6 Professional, designed for networks of GSM / EDGE. In addition, the device is equipped with 2.8-inch display with QVGA (240x320 pixels), 2-megapixel camera, slot for memory cards microSD, Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth 1.2.
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For dessert,
Of the curious concept simply impossible not to note four ultra-mobile PCs based on the new architecture from Intel - McCaslin, specially adapted for the UMPC. Two models of these four different unusual for a UMPC form factor. So, the first display is set relatively QWERTY-keyboard, like some mobile phones. The second UMPC implemented a more conventional option - module with display shifts, opening the QWERTY. The first is equipped with a 4.8-inch display, and the second - 4,3 inch. Model with shear display is equipped with more and GPS-module. As can be seen, the device class of ultra-mobile PCs are increasingly inclined to communicators. Two other concepts based on the McCaslin aimed mainly at young people here, apparently, the developers have taken care more about the democratic value and durability.
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Concepts from NEC and HTW Electronics also deserve mention. Phone HTW S116 Solar is a clamshell, which is best worn on the mind, not in her purse. The reason is simple - on the surface of the body is the solar battery that recharges the lithium-ion battery model. After 20-25 minutes spent in the sun, the user can talk on the phone for 40 minutes. Otherwise, the parameters of your mobile phone: 1.3-megapixel digital camera, QVGA-display and a slot for flash cards. I must say that the exhibition was held only a presentation without a demonstration of the device itself, but HTW promises to begin sales in China as early as next month.
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NEC Latticekey - is, in fact, the concept of interfaces, which are likely to be equipped with mobile phones of the future. Instead of inventing a way to cram a huge touchscreen display in a budget unit, the company went the other way - the buttons just do not subscribe to, and instruction displays the phone display. The fact is that when you put your finger on the keyboard, the display tells you how to proceed. Thus, on the one hand, the buttons may be responsible for a variety of functions, and with another - the user will not be confused.
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And finally - a concept almost from the category of science fiction. g.MOBIlab - helmet to control electronics through the power of thought. The system reads the various biosignals and translates them into understandable computer commands. Initially the system was designed to track the status of the user. However, the developer Guger Tecnologies suggests that potentially a solution can be used, for example, to control in games. According to the company, the technology is already commercialized - the size of a PDA iPAQ Pocket PC offered to hospitals and research institutes. Connect the system can as a laptop and a handheld computer. This toy is worth about 5,000 dollars.
At the same time, our report from CeBIT came to an end. Recall that the next exhibition will be held in 2008, from 4 to 9 March. Stay tuned with us:) We, the translation:
