Palm Tungsten E: for those who like to count money

If you've ever traveled by plane, you probably know that the most expensive seats in first class, and the cheapest - in the economy (charter flights I did not take into account:). You need an exquisite dinner or drinks during the flight, and you're willing to pay for it - perhaps in the first class, and if you have more modest needs - your place in the economy class. There service is worse, and the menu is not as varied as in the first, but is not the case. The main thing is that you, as well as first class passengers, flying on the same plane and, finally, safely reach their destination. Likewise is the case with handhelds. The company makes different Palm PDAs. For those who want a faster processor, more memory and wireless communication interface is the Tungsten T3 (TT3), for the more modest needs - cost-effective solution - Tungsten E (hereinafter - TE). But the "budget" does not mean bad. Remember about the plane? The main thing that you fly:)

Design

Cost-effective solution series Tungsten, PDA with index E, unlike its more expensive counterparts does not have overtaken the gate and looks a lot like PDAs Palm 500 series. Remember the 505 and 515 models? Only the style of a modern - smooth lines and no sharp corners. Housing new items made of silver material and feels very much like aluminum. However, I have a great suspicion that, as a composite material of plastic stands, however, a very high quality and durable. But that inserts on the upper and lower ends of the casing are made of plastic, no doubt. The dimensions of this handheld little more than everyone else in the series Tungsten - 115mm long and 79mm in width, but the thickness of the smallest in the family - just 12.7mm. Weight in this case is 131g. Just as computers are 500-series machine sits in your hand as poured, although slightly worse than the T2 or T3. On the front panel, directly below the display is a physical area of ​​graffiti. And just below it four application buttons and a navigation key, is almost the same as the T3, just a little smaller and pokvadratney. On the top panel is a slot for SD / MMC card with support for SDIO, so you can use peripherals that format. There is also the IR port, headphone jack and power button. At the ends of the PDA is not placed in any government. On the right side by "integrated stylus holder, and the left - to mount a protective cover. Perot Tungsten E, unlike other PDA stylus in this series is not telescopic (sliding) design and a little shorter. Its upper part unscrew it, and underneath is a thin plastic needle to press the reset button, which can be found on the rear panel. There's also placed the speaker. Hole for the reset button could be done and more. It is clear that during normal use need to overload does not occur too often, however, during testing, is fraught with all sorts of surprises, the procedure of untwisting / twisting of the stylus is tiring. Protective removable cover that covers the screen news, obviously borrowed from the good-old models of the 500-series. Just made it in black and gray in tone with the body. Actually, you should recognize that the Tungsten E has inherited much from the legendary "ancestors". However, there was his "relationship" with the later TT and TT2. But such a permanent attribute of Palm-like computers Universal Palm Connector can not look - it really is not. Stead TE cnabzhen connector standard mini-USB, as well as a port for connecting a network adapter. Cheated model and cradle. True, to worry about it not particularly worthwhile. Although those for whom the TE will not be the first machine may periodically have a desire to "hot-Sinco to determine the CPC to" crib "... This is the second computer is a family of Palm, which is equipped with standard USB-connector. The first was the Sony UX50. Likely to be caused by such a move savings. But it seems to me that here we can speak about the trend: vendors move to ordinary USB-connector, having forgotten about the special Palm or Sony connectors. Decision is likely correct, a PDA - it is the same external device, camera and peripherals can be connected via USB and wirelessly. Only here the wireless interface (besides the usual infrared, of course) from Tungsten E, because of its budget, no. Most convincingly about the "social class," says packing CCP, which is a plastic blister, like the first Zire - camyh inexpensive handhelds in PDA history. The package includes TE AC adapter, USB cable, 2 CD ROM with software for both Mac and Windows, the protective cap and paper description.

Iron

Processor

Budget model - the budget processor. True, not Motorola, but one of a family of Texas Instruments - OMAP 311 clocked at 126MGts.

Memory

Computer is equipped with 32MB SDRAM-memory, from which the user is available only 28.8 MB. Increase may be due to SD-card format, which supports the Tungsten E.

Display

Y TE beautiful high-contrast display with transflective backlit. Others seem to already do.According to the magazine "Consumer: computers and software, which has developed a special, original method of measuring the quality of displays, handheld computers, the maximum brightness of the matrix Tungsten E was 86.5 cd/m2. This is 10% brighter than the recently tested T3. For comparison, the closest in brightness to the Tungsten E are the HP iPAQ h1945 and Sony PEG-NZ90. This is certainly commendable that the display of the budget Palm'a such as bright as that of supernavorochennoy Conki, but it is not clear why. In fact, the brighter the display, the less battery life, and this PDA is created in order to work, work and work ... As with all the latest models from Palm, backlit display our hero does not turn off. Her minimum level of brightness quite high - 21.5 cd/m2 (= Rover PC P3). This level is quite enough for comfortable operation in any ambient light. The display provides high contrast image, as in the office or on public transport or on the street. Typically, a transflective display with the work on the street, the situation is not very good, but Tungsten E in this regard was a pleasant exception - a contrast with the strong sunlight of about 3.5, which is even better than the TT3. Yes, yes, the display Tungsten E is more suitable for outdoor use than the matrix naneshney flagship model. And it is frankly happy:) The brightness changes in 16 "steps."

Multimedia

Microphone in our guinea unavailable. Of all the multimedia widgets, there is only a headphone jack, but mono speaker on the rear panel. The speaker is, frankly, so-so, aesthetes immediately recommended to buy headphones. Included software has a player Kinoma Player 2.0, and RealOne MP3 Player, so listen to music and watch video on a typewriter can be.

Keypad Lock

This PDA has a function key lock. About it, we talked in some detail in the review of T3. One has only to note that when the keypad is locked the display is switched off and the computer stops working. So no book to read or listen to music.

Communication capabilities

According to the communications part of the new computer does not cilen. Because the model budget, then about any Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapters are not talking. And because the computer is denied and the Universal Palm Connector'a (palmovy modem is now not connected), the only way a wireless connection - it was a good slow-IR. Not a lot, but "what do you want for 30 cents":) However, the slot PDA that supports SDIO, you can connect a Bluetooth-module on the card, but it's going to cost some money.

Runtime

As is the case with TT3, it is impossible to understand the TE been charged or not. True, the situation is even worse than the T3. If he still has a no indicator, our hero is nothing like a trace. Understand the charges whether your computer can only turn the display back and look at the battery icon. A small recommendation - put the CPC on the night of charging. Then in the morning you just put it in his pocket ready to everything fresh TE. Real-time charging - about 2,5 hours. Battery life was measured by a standard technique in several modes:

Prepare sleighs in summer

This summer dawned devastatingly hot. Business activity decreased, and the first surrendered to the parliamentarians, retiring in a lengthy and well-paid holiday. Many businessmen have begun seeing immense beaches, emerald lagoons, palm trees and cypresses. However, one industry, which the summer - not summer, and the heat does not cause interference, in Russia there. As you might guess, it's telecommunications. Last summer on the field financial groups combined, concentrated and hard-fought for the redistribution of metropolitan and regional markets, and the activity around the cellular red-hot environment, like a cyclone from the Sahara. Manufacturers of subscriber terminals were also unable to relax and fall into seasonal slumber. Competition can not relax for a minute, forcing vendors to continuously update the model line. In July-August, Motorola and Samsung provided new devices that will enable them to strengthen their presence in this sector of the cellular market. The most ambitious plans for a Korean company. At the presentation of the general director of the Moscow representation of Samsung Dong Joo Lee stated the problem of their subordinates: push terminals in the sector of the three leaders of Ericsson. Do marketers have Samsung and strategic objectives - Don Joo Lee hopes that a year or two in the minds of Russians, Samsung and Sony catch up, as two brand-leading digital technology. I note that about a year ago, the principles of segmentation of range of most manufacturing companies were unified, and the unwritten legislator was Motorola. In line with the principle of segmentation, it identified four sub-segments: consumer-grade devices (mass, economy class), business-class machines, devices under the theme "Fashion" and the apparatus for the Pioneers, fans of technical innovation. However, such a strict division does not mean that in a single sub-sector manufacturer can produce 2-3 models, differentiating features. For example, Motorola offers two new Economy Class Talkabout 191/192. What the producers have proposed a subscriber? First, all devices, regardless of class, have the support of the WAP. But today only a few models offer work on a protocol WAP (v.1.2). This means that trading and banking transactions with the proper protections are not satisfied. On the other hand, manufacturers of AT has finally paid attention to the technology SATK, embedding its support (class3 / class2) in most models. It is on this basis we can already implement procedures to secure financial transactions. Secondly, it should be noted increased functionality models. Voice dialing and voice control, voice recorder, organizer - these features and capabilities can boast not only a model of business-class and lower level. New models support many functions and services of GSM phase 2 + - for example, such services as conference calling with which you can arrange a conference call with five subscribers. From the perspective of a corporate customer service is extremely helpful and provides some alternative trunking. Yes, and for the mass subscriber conference calls today, one year ago was much more attractive and easier to understand than the controversial WAP, which marketers cracked incessantly, is clearly heating up interest in the service maloaktualnoy. However, services that have real practical value, has reached the consumer with a clear delay. But as they say, better late than never. Here, domestic customers carried. Only competition makes the Russian operators to implement this or that service. If in August, Bee Line GSM network was launched to provide conferencing services ($ 2.5 per month), then a month later began offering a similar service and MTS.Interestingly, when the Russian subscribers to obtain access to conference calls, if VimpelCom postponed its delivery? And finally, work with digital information. Here, to paraphrase one of the classics, we can say that the technology of GPRS, which is so long spoke producers, is still far from full realization. In fact, the company plans to start mass production of most antibodies with GPRS support is scheduled for March quarter. However, today the release of mainly produced by a single model. And the producers do not speak about the full GPRS, but only on the AT type B, and then only with the possibility of mode 3 / 1 or 4 / 1. Here we note another aspect. It is no secret that the producers are cunning, when lead time in different modes. These figures, of course, valid for the mode of voice communication. But the data transfer process to be three time slots, which reduces the given time has tripled. If we consider that information processing processor consumes extra energy, the numbers that determine the mode of data exchange, will receive very comforting. A full-fledged GPRS - seven time slots for the exchange of information - yet just out of reach. It is no secret that the processors having the desired performance (for the mode of information processing in the 7 time-slots) on the market there. However, the consumption of power does not suit designers AT. As a result, none of the manufacturers did not dare to enter the market model weighing about 170 - 200 grams, which is due to the appropriate processor and the battery would fully realize the possibilities inherent in the GPRS. Therefore take the liberty to assume that manufacturers a full AT mode GPRS, despite a broadcast statement, the flow of handouts and timid attempts to bring new models of class B (3 / 1), while it is rather desirable tomorrow, rather than actual today! In this review we have included consumer-grade models and models of luxury.

Motorola Talkabout 191

In this segment of the Russian cellular market position of Motorola's most powerful and have very strong reputation. Models M3hhh in the past two years have been bestsellers not only in Russia but, perhaps, in Europe. Model Talkabout 191 miniature and surprisingly light, only 80, she as much as 27 grams lighter than its nearest rival on the Nokia 3310. These parameters yesterday could boast only a model of luxury. Despite the miniature size, it has a large five-line display, a good time, talk time / standby, and a wide range of functions. Here we note voice control, the ability to send group SMS, Animated SMS. To conserve battery life can be programmed on / off the phone for hours. Talkabout 191 - High-quality low-cost handset likely to appeal to customers who value a stable job and do not require functional redundancy.

Motorola Talkabout 192

This unit is likely to highlight the upcoming season - a model of economy-class technology to support GPRS. For its owners work on the Internet will become much more efficient. In Talkabout 192 has support for most services and functions, but thanks to the GPRS phone, a number of new features. Firstly, it is SMS-chat - exchange of SMS messages in real time. In fact, a relationship that many have already mastered through the Internet, but now the dialogue is available mobile subscriber. In addition, opening the notebook Talkabout 192, the owner will see at once labeled those numbers whose owners at the moment connected to the network and can lead SMS-chat. Another possibility, which appeared due to GPRS, - network games. In real time you can fight against a particular partner or a computer. But this service must support the operator. The device also allows you to create and maintain a standard SMS-message, for example, a letter template.For music fans have the opportunity to download two favorite tunes. If we talk about design features, the Talkabout 192 - this is one of the first Motorola models with built-in antenna. Bad contrasting four-line display. Here we note the ability to view text SMS-messages on the screen in an enlarged scale of 1:2, which is convenient for users with impaired vision. The above-mentioned advantages, combined with a reasonable price probably will attract fans of mobile innovation.

Samsung SGH-R200

Its parameters and functionality, this model can be positioned as a tool of economy class. Except, perhaps, the two parameters. Firstly, the display (128x64 pixels.), The size and quality of which is clearly higher than that of some vehicles business class. Second, - the price. It is slightly higher than that of competing models in this class. A magnificent display provides comfort when working with the organizer, which includes a calendar, to-do list, scheduler. When you work with WAP, and R200 support this technology, size and quality of the display even weightier. Specify that the device is not installed the latest version of the WAP-browser and an earlier (v.1.1), which is somewhat limits the ability of the device in the future. In addition to WAP device supports SATK (class3), which started to learn Russian operators and probably will be used in financial transactions carried out via mobile phone. According to RS-232 device can be connected to the PC. Bundled software lets you synchronize the contents of your phone and PIM organizer PC. Price not supplied connection cable - $ 100. The device also supports many of the services and functions of the GSM phase 2 + (conference calling, SMS, Caller ID, call forwarding, etc.). So if you need to have not just on the phone, and multifunction assistant, pay attention to the SGH-R200.

Models of luxury

Motorola V.66. Miniature unit continues the line of Motorola V.36xx, in which the display is mounted in a hinged lid. V.66 supports GPRS, and the reception he can support up to 4 time slots, which is now the maximum possible among the produced models. But opening a real wireless data access, Motorola designers have been faced with the alternative - either to keep the display size of which does not correspond to the problem of displaying web information, or to sacrifice weight and size characteristics and to establish a larger display. Selected the first option - apparently, miniaturization for this model has a priority. V.66 full of features and is clearly aimed at customers who want to emphasize their originality and style. Here and in the choice of backlight (three choices: red, orange and green), and three variants of decorative hinged lid, and 32 versions of personal ringtones and voice recorder that allows you to record 5 blocks comments total duration of up to 180. The model can be used as a basis for a mobile office. To her, you can connect your laptop or PDA to RS-232 or USB. The latter can be met only in innovative phones. In addition, Motorola has prepared for this model cable that lets you attach the phone with a PDA type PALM III / V. In this device, even the most demanding subscriber find everything you need. It's nice that its functional saturation apparatus is simple in mastering, as well as in management.

Samsung SGH-A300

In this model, Samsung continues his favorite line - the phone-book, ie uses a design with a hinged lid. This tiny, feature-rich device immediately attracts the attention of the original solution: on the outside of the flip cover is placed an additional 3-line display. Without opening the phone, the subscriber can control the degree battery charge, signal strength from the base station, and also check the current time and date. When a call appears on the screen number of the caller, and in the presence of this number in the phonebook and caller's name. The main display is large (128x128 pix., 7 lines + 2 lines of icons) and designed to work with textual information. Viewed on this screen, the contents of the WAP-site or sent SMS-message can not straining the eyes. Of the functions to be performed by the apparatus of this class, not only voice control dial and menu functions. For communication with a PDA or laptop provides infrared IrDA. Sync provides job with a calendar, scheduler Affairs in the computer and transport changes in the organizer phone. The machine must appeal to people with a taste that requires the elegant phone of high functionality.

Samsung SGH-A400

The result of competitive companies, manufacturers of cell phones may not be a decrease / increase in share prices, leaving companies with a market or the appearance of another model is easier to 1,5 g, than the competition. Specialists Samsung made a move that suggested itself was a long time and that is called at arm's length. However, the new design solution as simple and obvious, and so stunning. Complex microelectronic stuffing "packed" into the body, styled powder box, red or pearly, and ... turned miracle telefonchik. Obviously, the model focuses on the better half of humanity. This underlines the software, which was introduced in memory of the machine - biorhythm chart, the calculation of excess weight, the table of calories, a calendar of women's cycle. Technical capabilities of the model will satisfy even the most demanding of the fairer sex. SGH-A400 can work with WAP, has an infrared port, a large display (128x96 pixels.) Organizer, the memory 100 rooms, support services and functions of the GSM phase 2 +. Note that reducing to a minimum weight and size characteristics (weight model 80 g), the designers reduced the operating time in standby mode up to 70 hours, forcing possessor "powder-" almost every two days using a battery charger. Without a doubt, the model could become the most popular in the coming season, but its price ($ 390) narrowed the range of possible clients to a business lady and the wives of wealthy businessmen. And sorry, students and housewives would probably not resist the temptation to buy a trendy thing.

Let's compare ...

So you are planning to buy an inexpensive modern cell phone. If we start from prices, T191 variant is optimal. For those who must work with data, we should dwell on the model T192 supports GPRS. However, this model has no interface for PC connection, which limits the functionality. If you select are important display settings, the R200 is clearly preferable. For subscribers who frequently use the organizer on your phone, for sure need to sync with your PC - it is only at R200. However, this model does not allow to connect the car kit, Hands-Free and has a voice dialing control, and menus, and its price is highest. Models of luxury more individual, so we restrict transfer pro and contra. V.66 - the easiest device has three options for the display backlight, support GPRS and enables the USB interface to connect your PC or PDA, the memory unit to 500 rooms, built-in voice recorder with a 180, there is a voice control and a set menu. However, the display V.66 today is too small, no memory organization by groups. A400 - this unit is versatile and will be a magnificent gift to representatives of the better half of humanity. A300 - less like him, there are two displays, the main (large informative) is clearly more attractive than its competitors. This phone's memory can be organized into groups. However, the A300 is limited time in standby mode, no tape recorder, he has no voice dialing control, and menus. To the machine can not connect the car kit Hands-Free. In general, the choice - an individual case, and all the models will find their supporters. Sources, Materials:

Six, four, three and five - out Rover for a walk

Remember the first budget handheld, which appeared in the domestic market? For those who forgot, help you. It was a Rover PC P3. As for the Dell Axim X5 and ViewSonic v35, they have revealed the Russian market much later. Then there was a Rover P5, followed by a very good budget solution - P3 +. Then a new PDA P5 +, which we describe in the very near future. Now we will focus on the new computer economy class, which is likely to replace the P3 +. Meet - Rover PC P4!

A TURN-spacecraft SON

Not secret that Rover PC, like handhelds ViewSonic created on likeness CCP ruler Mio from company Mitac. It is therefore not surprising that the outer casing of new items is strongly reminiscent of Mitac Mio 339 and ViewSonic v36 simultaneously. But unlike those two computers P4 has no built-in digital camera. Do I need a PDA built-in digital camera - a moot point. In the form in which it is proposed now - the answer is negative rather than positive. Agree that paying the extra $ 50-70 for the "inferior" 100-300 kilopikselnuyu camera dubious pleasure (at least for our domestic user who is accustomed to consider every penny). And those machines (subtle hint, for example, Sony NZ90 :-)), which are equipped with more or less normal in the 2-megapixel cameras have such dimensions that even the language does not turn to name their handheld computers. So, as you said in one famous cartoon, "the patient is more dead than alive." What is the diagnosis? The answer is very simple - the "castor oil and castor oil only." While manufacturers are not yet figured out how to fit in a small (really pocket) housing a microcomputer and a digital camera, only one solution - to abandon this vicious combination. Therefore the choice of Rover Computers in favor of the structural elements Mitac 339, but without a digital camera can only welcome. Housing news enough miniature - 122h73h13 mm. If we compare with the previous model P3 + P4 is the same length and almost the same thickness, but a little narrower - to 4 mm. Housing is not only pleasant to look at, but in the hand is a glove. Like the previous model P3 + P4 entirely plastic casing, consisting of two halves. Any skeletal metal frame (like the HP h19hh series) or any other metal parts could not be found, although, frankly, would not hurt. In general, one could say that this is a complete analog P3 +, except for a few significant differences. First, it has changed the navigation button, it decreased slightly and, at first glance, it seems not entirely comfortable. However, after a few days, you realize that working with her (at least in the office and PIM applications) is possible. Need just a little getting used to. In game applications button, of course, is not very good. Other application buttons - standard. Right, under the control buttons, is the speaker and the left - the microphone. Beneath them, at the lower end of the body can find the nest for the network adapter and a connector for connecting to the cradle. When the computer is in the cradle, AC power is unavailable, and connect your computer to the mains is only possible with an external slot, which is not located on the cradle and a USB cable. Making the computer is thinner, the developers have refused several standard computer Pocket PC Solution: No Jog-Dial-a, a headphone jack is not standard 3.5 mm and - 2.5 mm.It is true, complete lies adapter 2,5 mm - 3,5 mm, such as that which is in the set with the iPAQ h1945. As in the P3 + location headphone jack can not be called very successful. With the embedded computer headphones out of the case did not get one, and sticking out the side of the adapter 2,5-3,5 mm compact design does not add. On one side panel next to the headphone jack are a voice recorder button, push button on / off and loop for neck strap. Hello young generation who likes to carry everything (including mobile phones and PDAs) in the neck:) The second difference Rover P4 is the battery. Capacity lithium-ion batteries, like the P3 + is 900 mAh. Only now you can replace yourself. The rear panel has a special compartment, covered with a plastic lid. The cover is secured by a plastic latch on the same side of the case. If you travel frequently, you can purchase an additional battery, good in the cradle has a special connector for charging it. Third, the change himself cradle. He was much less than the model P3 +, although the champion of miniature, cradle model P5 +, it does not hold out a bit. Fourth, it changed the position of the display. No, the screen is located under some weird angle. The same standard vertical (portrait) orientation. Simply, he is now a little lower and closer to the center of the body. Due to this, the upper area above the display has increased significantly, so that there could easily accommodate a couple of other buttons. However, developers are limited to a pair of light-emitting diodes ("food" / "warning") and marked «Rover PC» and «P4». Advantage of a situation display, which I immediately appreciated, is the usability of the "landscape" orientation (just put the thumbs of both hands). So what to read in landscape mode is a pleasure. The upper edge is no different from the model P3 +: IR port, SD / MMC slot, and stylus holder. The stylus is the same as its predecessor - telescopic. In addition, the package can be found carrying case with clip for attaching to your belt, charger, CD with additional software and a CD with language and other documentation.

DISPLAY

In the P4 is set very bright display with backlight tranflektivnoy. According to the magazine "Consumer: computers and software, which has developed a special, original method of measuring the quality of displays, handheld computers, the maximum brightness of the matrix is P4 79.4 cd/m2. Similar figures for HP iPAQ h3970 and ASUS A620/620BT. A little surprised by the minimum level of brightness - 30.6 cd/m2 (like the Tungsten T2), which is about 40% of the maximum brightness. Surprised, because such a high minimum level of brightness is characteristic only of the family computers Palm OS, Pocket PC software minimum brightness is usually much lower.

IRON

Display high-contrast, it is convenient to work indoors as well as public transport, even at the minimum level of illumination. However, on the street with strong sunlight for convenient brightness should be put to maximum.

Processor

Processor in a computer - a relatively new Intel XScale PXA255 clocked at 400 MHz. In the Programs menu you can find a utility "CPU speed", which allows you to control this parameter. For convenience, there are several modes: Economy mode, the productive mode and sverhproizvoditelny mode. In addition, there is an automatic mode in which the computer chooses one of three modes depending on the type of running applications. So, for reading text, listening to music or working with CPC as the organizer is quite suitable economical mode. If you are working with large office documents, presentations, or you open multiple applications simultaneously, it is better to work in a productive mode. And if you prefer to watch movies or play, your choice - sverhproizvoditelny mode. In addition to the performance modes differ and battery life. In describing both directly and said that economy mode extends the time of the CCP from the battery, and sverhproizvoditelny, on the contrary, decreases. Well, it is logical:)

Memory

64MB RAM for handhelds SDRAM, of which 57.11 MB available to the user. Areas of backup storage of user information as such is not. In the test samples had a piece of ROM capacity of 0.64 Mb, which is basically designed for backup, but because of its small volume slightly to this approach. Therefore, the backup system will need to use the card memory.

Communication capabilities

Of the wireless communication interfaces in addition to the IR port of P4 did not. That, in general, is easily explained by the orientation of the PDA for the budget sector. Apparently, the P4 + will already be equipped with a built-in Bluetooth-interface.

SDIO

It is noteworthy that in P4 implemented full support SDIO, so you can easily buy all sorts of plug-ins, and use your PDA to its fullest.

PRODUCTIVITY

In addition to subjective evaluations of performance, you can refer to test results SPB Benchmark. For clarity, P4 compared with other budget solutions HP iPAQ 1910/15 and HP iPAQ 1930/35. If we compare the CPU index, which operedelyaet CPU performance with regard to all operations, one can see the advantage of 200 MHz-oic tires and Windows Mobile 2003. Index P4 100MHz-ax and a half times higher than the index at 200MHz iPAQ h1910-oh. And at 200MHz P4 is faster than 206MGts-marketing iPAQ h1930.

File System index

File system performance is poor. Apparently, because the index takes into account all types of transactions with the RAM, both read and write. From reading the usual everyone is good, but the process of rewriting on cheaper chips will be slower.

Graphics index

Graphics performance, though lower than the iPAQ h1910 and iPAQ h1930, but it's better than the iPAQ h2210. P4 - it's certainly not a video deck, but the movies (320x240, 25 fps, 600Kbit / s) can watch.When playing movies with the flow to 700Kbit / s shots start to "fall out" and the computer slows down a bit.

Platform index

Performance of the operating system, or, to speak more correctly, the speed of the built-in applications for that operating system. The results are better than the iPAQ h1910, but worse than the h1945.

Spb Benchmark index

The overall index is useless because it does not give a clear idea about your computer's performance. One user needs a powerful processor, the second fastest memory, a third nimble video. Computers may have similar indexes, but some of what applications faster, the overall index is impossible to understand.

Runtime

As mentioned above, the battery is removable from the computer. But apart from the main battery is still a small backup battery, as they say, in case of nuclear war. " That is, if the main battery "sit", the data still not be completely lost, and will remain intact until the "sit" auxiliary battery. Experimentally verified that the capacity of the auxiliary (back-up) battery lasts for 2,5-3 days. As mentioned above, except the CPU frequency, the utility "Processor Speed" allows you to change the battery life by adjusting some settings: on / off indicator, "" on / off standby mode, SD card, etc. Runtimes for Rover PC P4 fairly decent. Reading books on a minimum level of illumination (in the automatic scrolling of the text) takes 7 hours and 40 minutes, while backlight OFF - more than 11 hours. However, at maximum brightness level unit lasted just 4 hours. Opening hours for video playback (in sverhproizvoditelnom mode) is quite low (still affects a small capacity battery) - total of 2 hours and 35 minutes to 3 hours and 50 minutes (depending on the level of illumination). Surprised the audio playback (in economy mode). With the screen off the battery needed only 5 hours and 40 minutes.

SOFTWARE

The model is localized by Quarta Technology. It is true that localization is not sewn into the ROM, and user supplied software CD, set which he can choose either a full (together with the application interface), or partial Russification. From built-in utilities like:

• eBackup - program to create / restore backups (full or selective)
• eMenu - Manager-shell
• Picture Viewer 2.41 - a program for viewing graphics files.

In addition to standard software should be noted: the compiler e-book format, Microsoft Reader lit2lit, full-screen keyboard, Spb Full Screen Keyboard, a map of Moscow, Moscow Region and Russia LaserMap, GPS-navigator from VITO Technology.

PRICE

The network of shops "computer in the palm of KPC Rover PC P4 costs $ 329. The closest price competitor - Toshiba e350/355 ($ 240-260) and the iPAQ h1930/35 ($ 250-270).

CONCLUSION

PLUS:

• petite size
• lightweight
• Support SDIO
• removable battery
• cradle with a slot for charging additional battery
• ability to control CPU frequency
• high-performance processor
• large set of additional software
• long battery life when reading books
• bright high-contrast display

DISADVANTAGES:

• high level of minimum illumination
• headphone jack 2,5 mm
• lack of Jog-Dial
• short battery life when playing audio and video
• inconvenient location of headphone jack
• virtually no user interface ROM

Rover PC P4 has enough miniature size and light weight, but under a small plastic housing hides the power that can solve almost any problem of the modern user. SDIO support makes it possible to connect different expansion modules, including the newly emerged wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, that, given the integrated wireless capabilities Windows Mobile 2003, will use the P4 even in the corporate sector. The authors, translation:

The Andromeda Galaxy

"The coming year 2002 will be considered by many IT experts, the year of mobile gadgets and all sorts of hybrids. Handhelds means of obtaining and processing information will become a communication tool, "- foretold in the Christmas week in 2001 an authoritative site Yahoo.com. Actually, it happened long ago. Long ago, if we take the unit time period during which expires latest processor. One of the first such devices, which combined the capabilities of PDA high-class and the properties of the mobile phone standard, GSM, became the Siemens SX45.

Spring, CeBIT -2001

It happened in the spring ... first time, Siemens, or rather his unit IC Mobile, introduced a smartphone under the star called "Andromeda" at the CeBIT in Hanover. Then this concept model to match its name, seemed something of space: a mini-computer with a color display, almost rivals the desktop, and mobile phone, dressed in a sleek steel-colored body. Usually, a concept model only shows trends of mobile technologies, and is not for sale. "Andromeda" - and demonstrated. Alien concept model name marketers prefer talking Siemens - Siemens MultiMobile SX45. And today anyone can buy this device in many countries, including Russia.

Just Siemens MultiMobile SX45-a new milestone in the world of communications?

What is the SX45? Above all, this handheld computer running an operating system Microsoft Pocket PC, which the developer has presented possibilities of wireless voice and data services. Until the device only supports standard cellular GSM, but in early 2002 should see his version of GPRS. GPRS - General Pocket Radio Service, operated on the principle of packet data, will provide higher speeds with the mobile Internet - how to use WAP, and HTTP browsers. By the way, those who managed to buy a novelty this year, developers will be able to send the device to upgrade to GPRS. The developers have not stinted in his praise to his offspring, and called it "a new milestone in the world of communications." Is this true - Let us examine a little later. In the meantime, the first thing that catches your eye - this is what the basis of the communicator Siemens took over the well-known and well-proven handheld Pocket PC from Casio - Cassiopeia E-125. The device can not be called a very small - body width of 26 mm - comnitelnoe pleasure. In his shirt pocket, for example, a fat man not particularly reviled. All external contrast to the standard the Pocket PC is available inch antenna on top of the device. The same characteristic of CE, three buttons on the front panel and large-button mouse, button recording side, the scroll wheel (jog dial) and infrared. In addition, the shell can find telephone switch. By the way, the phone can be turned off more and programmatically, or it will stop working automatically when the battery sits. Heart device - MIPS R4000 processor with a frequency of 150 MHz with graphic accelerator, which helps the chip to send the output to 16-bit color display. The correct processor to the MIPS architecture seems somewhat questionable, since it deprives the original device features an upgrade to Pocket PC 2002. Recall that the new OS will only work with ARM processors. SX45 is equipped with 32 MB of RAM. Furthermore, the model has some good expansion options - on her body you will find a slot for cards SD / MMC (unfortunately, only the capacity to 32 MB) and CompactFlash II type. The presence of the latter enables the use of additional memory up to 1 GB. Most of the front side is decorated with 16-bit color touchscreen display (65536 colors) with anti-reflective coating.SX TFT display has a resolution of a standard for such devices - 240 x 320. Screens CE PDAs experienced great evolution. Compared with the first models of HP 600 series with their effect "double-plastic", displays the new Pocket PC have the industrial strength and clear image. Connection with a desktop computer can be a cable with a USB or RS-232 or through the cradle, which is offered as an option. To transfer data to another mobile device or laptop will help you to Built-in IR port. In addition, SX45 has also built-in GSM-modem. Like a set for the communication seems to be quite sufficient. Sound you can hear from the built-in speaker, clear and loud. If this volume is not enough, you can use the stereo headphone device - everything will sound louder. Device "knows" how to play standard audio 64/96k WMA and MP3, which sounds are also very good, especially for mobile devices. True, if the music is recorded on a memory card when you play a little audible noise. Built-in voice recorder allows to record a telephone conversation between both sides of the conversation, and it can be played directly in a conversation. Voice is recorded very cleanly and clearly. As we have said, SX45 is running an operating system Pocket PC 3.0, rather than later, and "advanced" of its 2002 version. And sorry .. In Pocket PC 2002 has several new features designed specifically for communications. In addition, the new OS has built-in support for VPN (Virtual Private Network - Virtual Private Network) for wireless connections. Although if you wish, you can use similar solutions for Pocket PC from the "third party". Embedded software device involves standard Pocket PC applications from Microsoft (Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Contacts, Calendar, etc) and programs designed to work with a cell phone from Siemens. To get started with applications SX45 need to put SIM-card into the slot under the battery. The device has voice dialing, and it well and accurately recognizes human speech. Siemens also equipped with a WAP-browser and several additional applications for playback of video clips. And finally, you can use a huge selection of programs from the "third" of firms. Among other things, the device still supports Java. Until now, we wrote about the Siemens SX45 as a PDA, but we must not forget that it is also a telephone. Communicator works in GSM at the frequencies 900/1800 MHz, ie designed to work in Europe and Asia. In the U.S., the device will not work. Have SX45 a few of its features. First, telephone calls can be made only through a set of Hands fries. The device has a built-in microphone and speaker, but they are not very comfortable to use when they offer the PDA to the ear. By the way, another big drawback is the lack of devices to move a database of contacts with the SIM-card in the PDA. Hardly anyone smiles manually move the prospect of hundreds of numbers% -) Some of the applications, the device includes Siemens Pocket Dialer, user feedback which is not particularly high. It is intended to govern the operations of the mobile phone. Many believe that the integration with the contacts database CCP is not entirely successful, and there were cases that the application "fell" with too many entries in the book. But let's hope that in later versions of the device, this error will be corrected. Communication with the Internet usually does not cause any problems. Enough to choose from the list of devices internal GSM modem and dial your ISP. And the connection is very stable. The device allows you to view a page as a Web, WAP and at a speed of 24k per second. Send / receive SMS text messages built into the overall email experience - they appear in the message list as one of the categories of e-mail. Therefore, with the SX to send an SMS will be as easy as normal email.Siemens SX45 is powered by the energy of lithium batteries yonyh 1550 mAh battery, capable of working for 8 hours. True, the frequent use of the phone strongly reduce this figure. So you have to frequently recharge the device. * The potential of smartphones and communicators is very high. If the pricing is correct, then these devices will soon SX45 will be used everywhere - both ordinary consumers and large corporate clients. Success as a particular device - SX45 - depends largely on the support of GPRS. If it did not provide life-cycle of the PDA may be significantly reduced, especially when you consider that most operators move from GSM to packet data. Beeline has recently connected its most advanced users of GPRS-networks. Perhaps this is just the beginning, and Russia still survive GPRS-boom. In Europe, however this did not happen: 2.5-generation network (GPRS) have not yet experienced the peak of popularity. Maybe this never happens, because most European countries along with Japan seeking to step directly into the era of mobile technology of third generation (3G), bypassing the transition phase of GPRS-(2.5G). In addition, another important factor is the price of the device. In Russia it is about 1300 U.S. dollars, far exceeding the cost of the set CPC Cassiopeia E-125 and a mobile phone. Should I buy it - the question everyone will answer for himself. Which is better - always carry with them is not very lightweight (303 gr) with not quite pocket size, but have always at hand PDA, or buy a mobile phone and PDA in the bargain, the latter to take with you everywhere optional? The answer to this question depends on the specific needs of the buyer. Given all the above, we can conclude that by itself the Siemens SX45 «a new milestone in the world of communications" is not. Rather, this expression refers to the entire "tribe" of smartphones, which has just appeared on the market. Siemens - just one of them. Perhaps not entirely successful, but we need also to start somewhere. Sources, Materials:

Sony Clie TJ25: computer for the people

Once asked his friend (not an alien computer science person), why he still has not become the happy owner of a handheld computer, I received a rather unexpected answer. It turns out that most users do not need a fast processor, or the ability to view videos or powerful gaming experience, or even MP3-Player. Requires the same ordinary diary, address book and an electronic device for viewing photos and reading books. But always with a good high-contrast color display, ample memory and long battery life, that is purely budgetary device. Remember the unprecedented commercial success of Palm Zire (the truth, mainly in the U.S.) and the recent excitement when a new model Tungsten E, about which we are also told in detail. If the computer belongs to a series of devices, economy class, then it should be inexpensive. Like my buddy, users are not ready to lay out $ 300-400 per piece of metal that has the "extra" features. The cost of the budget model should not exceed $ 250. And point. Apparently, solve emerging trend, developers of handheld computers have begun to experiment with inexpensive models. Virtually every manufacturer of PDA Pocket PC has created his own version of the computer for the people. " Keep up with them and representatives of the Palm-Legion. Following the Palm Tungsten E came to light yet another budget solution. Now from Sony - Clie PEG TJ-25. About it - our story.

Design

A bit strange that the company refused to traditional fiscal SJ series hull shape. Recall that, in contrast to the production of handheld Palm, cheap handheld above-mentioned range were slightly lower, but at the same time and a little thicker. This decision had a number of advantages. In his hand typewriter sat very comfortably, and in his pants pocket was placed incomparably easier. Housing the new TJ-25 - a variation on an old T-series of Sonu and Tungsten E. Clean lines, gently curved transition to the lower and upper parts. However, unlike the TE front panel new items made of metal is silver, which makes the computer in addition to extra strength and protection of the display (frame frame in this case is no longer needed) and even more solidity. But on the rear panel and side inserts metal obviously spared - they are made of plastic, however, strong enough and pleasant to the touch. At the bottom of the front panel, you can find the indicator light modes. It's nice that when, during charging the battery capacity reaches 100%, the indicator is turned off, so you will always be able to understand charge your PDA or not. Dimensions of new items a little more than the SJ series - length 110mm (5 mm longer than the SJ22), width of 75mm (2mm wider), but the thickness is less than vice versa - 12mm (6 mm thinner). Weight is almost the same - 139g against 140g. The sales package includes a black rubber protective cap (on the site, Sony argues that a free bonus), which is attached to the side of the hull, which gives the computer an even greater resemblance to the Tungsten E. Design of the holder cap should be recognized to be very successful. At a distance of approximately one-fifth of the total width of the anchorage is a line bending, which makes it easy to tilt the lid on the rear wall. In this cap to go back very tightly and do not crawl on the back of the computer as some palmovyh. The cover closes the sidebar is not completely - in the lower part has a small cut that opens the loop for neck strap.Fashionable, you see, wearing handheld computers in the neck. If the model of SJ series looked like media players (Sony actually promoted them as a trendy youth solution for active lifestyles of people, this also explains the unusual shape of this building), then the series TJ, conversely, focused on business, one might even say, corporate client. Severe forms of housing, stylish black flip cover - all this gives the model type of business notebook. Another new feature for Sony - the developers abandoned the classical Jog-Dial'a and buttons Back, so that the side panel of the computer is no longer burdened by government. Except for a small lever (on the right sidebar), which, as usual in all the latest models of Sony, combines the "power on / off" button and Hold. It is true, why to Hold button in the model, which lacks the music player is not entirely clear. In addition, the lever itself could be raised slightly by placing closer to the middle part of the body, and then manage it the right thumb is not very convenient. If we compare with the series SJ, government news undergone quite dramatic change. As mentioned above, Jog-Dial'a computer stripped, but placed on the front panel (just below the display), its counterpart - the rotating up and down the cylinders. The new Jog-Dial, together with two side buttons, arrows forms a convenient 4-way navigation button (plus a choice function by pressing the cylinders). After several days of communication with the CPC had yet to acknowledge that governance standard, and even game applications button fits well. Change and the appearance of key call of standard applications. They are visually clustered into two groups, each of which represents a small "rocker." Naturally, all four buttons - flash, and can "hang" on them any suitable application. In addition, amenable to programming and a calculator button on the right side of the Graffiti area. Strongly recommended that you "make it liability" for synchronization with your desktop computer. And here's why. Because the model budget, no cradle included no, there is only a small adapter with two connectors (network and USB). Not for this adapter, or on the computer's case is not a mechanical sync button, so to exchange data with a desktop application will have to open HotSync, which is not very convenient. You can certainly buy a cradle, but there is also additional investment. So what better to use the calculator. However, for masterovityh still have another cunning way out. If you dismantle the adapter (although this procedure you will need to be done at your own risk, because after completion of the following steps in the life warranty on the adapter is canceled), then inside a box you can find two blades, which is just made for the sync button. Next, you will find comfortable and appropriate for the size of the button, cut a hole in the casing adapter, insert the key, accedes to contact and collect the adapter. Everything. Now on your adapter now has a mechanical button synchronization. Cheap and cheerful:) But, back to the description of the appearance of our hero ... Upper end of the TJ25 is rich in infrared port, Packaging for a telescopic stylus and a slot for the format MS / MS PRO.On the back of the grid can be found under which there is a speaker buzzer (in other words, "bipper). Its enough for the system signals and warnings about any audio playback can be no question. There is also a reset button and battery compartment lid, which is bolted to the hull. Seeing a removable lid (screw-you can unscrew and) thought that, finally, Sony has made their computers with removable batteries. But this is not going smoothly. Yes, indeed, the battery can be removed, but what to do next? Unfortunately, no chargers for this battery is on sale there, and the battery must be replaced when it fails (after about one and a half - two years of operation). Apparently, according to developers, the computer will live forever, if you are, of course, in time to replace the batteries:)

Supplied

The set includes the computer itself, the adapter, AC adapter, stylus, protective pouch, CD with software, strap, instruction in English, the card with the rules of writing characters "Graffiti 2" and a whole bunch of printed materials.

Cogs and Gadget

Processor

Processor in the new TJ Series, too new - Motorola i.MXL Application Processor c 200 MHz. That's quite Fresh for the Sony decision. Not in terms of the manufacturer (craving for Motorol'ovskim processors from Sony has always been), but in the sense that the budget model is "rock" with a fairly high clock speed, though the last handheld hi-end class, UX50, was installed on more with weak Sony Handheld Engine processor with a clock frequency of 123 MHz.

Memory

Memory is not so much, but for a budget model is well tolerated. The size of RAM - 16 MB, of which user has access to 11Mbps. ROM - 8MB.

Expansion card

The main modules of memory expansion for all handhelds Sony cards are standard Memory Stick. Was no exception and TJ25, but apart from the usual card MS, handheld recognizes and maps of MS MagicGate MS PRO, and up to 1GB, but without support for high speed data transmission and secure access to data on the card.

Communication capabilities

Because the model budget, no connectors and communication, besides the usual infrared (1.2) and Port USB 1.1 (via adapter), no. Unlike his fellow TE, in which there is no standard connector Universal Palm Connector, new TJ25 has a good old jack Sony HotSync. So that we can not throw out old or safely buy new peripherals for the Sony - it would fit and TJ25.

Display

According to the magazine "Consumer: computers and software, which has developed a special technique for measuring the quality of the original displays, handheld computers, the maximum brightness of the display TJ25 was 40.5 cd/m2. For comparison, the closest in brightness displays are ASUS A600, FS Pocket Loox 600. The display is not particularly bright, and to 108Kd/m2 like Sony NX80 he certainly far, but for the normal perception of the information screen, in general, and should not be so bright - 30-40Kd/m2 enough. Minimum level of brightness unexpectedly high - about 20.5 cd/m2, which is almost 50% of the maximum level. Yes, and levels of backlighting unexpectedly small - only four. Minimum - 50% of the peak, the second - 67%, a third - 84% and the maximum - 100%. So that particular puzzle over the choice of level of illumination is not necessary. Transflective type illumination and high resolution (320x320) display equally well to receive the information even at the lowest level, regardless of whether you work in the office or on the street.Lighting, as with all Pocket PCs Sony, may be switched off, but comfortably accept written information from the display (with backlight OFF) only under strong sunlight.

Multimedia

It is clear that the MP3-player, no. But the absence of any (even plohenkogo) recorder, I confess, disappointing.

Runtime

To test battery life when reading books used the program MobiPocket Reader (v4.7), operating in the automatic shift with an average speed of about 25 characters per second. Time was measured before the first warning (10-15% of maximum capacity). While reading the battery life varied depending on the illumination of 3 hours and 40 minutes to 5 hours and 40 minutes (see graph). With backlight OFF the computer lasted 7 hours 50 minutes. Testing of video playback and audio playback is not performed. If we compare with similar models Tungsten E, then the Sony TJ25 runs longer at 5-7% with a minimum illumination and almost 30% longer at maximum illumination. The reason is that the TJ25 level of maximum brightness of the display is noticeably smaller.

Running a race

To test how productive a new computer, we tested using the Benchmark 2.0 and compared the results with data on direct competitor - Tungsten E. According to the test, Sony TJ-25 faster than the Tungsten E in 1,5 times, but 1,5 times slower than the Tungsten T3 with a 400 MHz processor from Intel. And although the computer is not suitable for video playback, we nevertheless tested the performance in video using Kinoma Player. For this purpose we used specially prepared video streaming between 480 and 1000Kb / s.. Productivity was determined by the speed of playback video using the built-in Kinoma Player test. It turns out that when working with video TJ-25 a little faster and slightly slower than the TE Tungsten T2, that is, results - virtually the same level.

Bitiki and Baitik

Operating System

Operating System version 5.2.1 with handwriting recognition "Graffiti 2". While the software suite is not particularly impressive, but for a budget computer, it is quite decent. I want to note the program shell Clie Launcher, work which is much nicer than the standard list of applications.

The shell consists of several parts:
1. System Time
2. battery status - in addition to the battery condition, displays and even the amount of free memory on your computer and memory card
3. Application Manager Icon - Icons for application management (remove the application, send an application and a list of applications)
4. Clie launcher Group List - a rotating list of groups of applications (to switch between groups may be either by means of special arrows, either cyclically by pressing the application buttons Home
5. Favorite Applications - a set of icons for quick access to applications. Icons can be reprogrammed and ask them most often caused by the application. Very handy feature, although it would be reasonable to establish as a Pocket PC - a list of recent applications due
6. List of appendices

For the convenience of the user also has the function Status Information, which displays the system time, date, and three additional icons (battery, media and volume control):
1. battery capacity - displays the type of power supply (battery or AC) and battery level. In addition, you can see (unfortunately you can not change) settings, which at 10% capacity of the battery disables access to the memory card
2. Media - displays the status of internal memory (ROM and RAM) and an expansion card (the amount of available memory, type of data protection)
3. - Adjust the volume of system messages, games, music and warnings. Called Status Information is fairly simple - it is necessary to hold the stylus from the center of the bottom of the graffiti in the upper left corner.

Embedded software

All embedded software as obyno divided into several groups.

General
• CLIE viewer 1.2 - software for viewing images

Organizer
• Address 4.53S
• Date Book 4.54S
• To Do List 4.53S
• Memo Pad 4.53S
• CLIE memo 1.2.1 - program for handwritten notes
• Calc 4.5
• Graffiti 2

Data Control
• MS Backup 1.02 - Program to backup data on the map MS and recovery from it
• CLIE Files 1.1.1 - File Manager
• Data Import 1.1 - a program to transfer data from PC to map MS

Setting
• Preferences
• Security 4.5
• Card Info 4.5S
• HotSync 5.0
• Welcome

Additional software

In addition, some applications can be installed from CD:
• Palm Reader 1.2.8s
• CLIE FAQ 1.1
• PowerOne Personal calculator 2.1.1
• Margi Mirror 1.63
• Agendus 6.02
• BalanceLog
• Contacts Pro 3.0.1
• PowerOne Finance calculator 4.2
• Margi Presenter-To-Go 1.63
• Street Finder 1.05.16 - a program to navigate with GPS
• Vidigo (requires Internet connection)
• WorldMate 9.1HD - a program of world time world map
• Acid Solitaire 2.92 - card game
• Breakout 1.1b - a popular arcade game Breakout
• GTS Racing Challenge 01.03.12 - 3D racing cars
• Insaniquarium 1.03
• TakTik 1.2 - Board Game

A piece of software is only installed on your PC:
• Palm Desktop 4.1
• Data Export 1.01 - a program for transferring data from a desktop computer to the memory card
• Image Converter 1.1.00.07303 - program to convert video and audio format PDA
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1
• PowerOne Personal calculator 2.1.1 (Manual)
• PowerOne Finance calculator 4.2 (Manual)
• Margi Presenter-To-Go
• Quick Timer 5.0
• Intellisync Lite - with sync PIM applications with Outlook or lotus Organizer

Localization

Russification carried out by the system of national localization MacCentre PaPiRus 2003, which enables you to work with the Russian language, adapting the system settings for the CCP and Russia supported the Russian handwriting recognition (Graffiti 2).

Price

Buy TJ-25 can be in multiples of "Computer on your palm" for $ 255.

Conclusion

In conclusion we can say that the machine was a very, very nice. Sony is positioning its new model as the TJ25 Computer Class Basic, that is for beginners or for those who need a small set of features.

If we compare the TJ25 with a competitor in the same price category Tungsten E, the novelty of Sony is pleased advantages:
• metal front panel
• faster processor
• universal connector for peripherals
• more comfortable navigation button
• opportunity to work with memory cards up to 1GB
• intuitive user interface

However, unlike the Tungsten E handheld, the new can neither play nor write music. Also, SD cards are still cheaper, and spread wider than that used in the Sony Memory Stick. So, if you do not need a voice recorder and MP3 player and you have no particular preference on the choice of memory card, the Sony Clie TJ-25 - is the best option for a reasonable price. The authors, translation:

Trium Mondo at first sight

Brand Trium (European brand owned firm Mitsubishi) not so long ago known on the market of mobile devices, but it has already established itself with a good hand. Phones with "space" named Mars, Galaxy, Astral, Eclipse, etc. performed technical qualities, are quite popular and do not cause special complaints from users. At the spring at CeBIT in Germany, Mitsubishi introduced a new model of cell phone combined with a PDA running Windows CE 3.0 - the smartphone. In the summer of apparatus with a full name Mitsubishi Trium Mondo Pocket PC appeared on the market. So, Mondo (Incidentally, the word Mondo - accidentally or specifically - is consonant with the word "mondial" - global). Externally, the device is very weakly and strongly reminiscent of the phone resembles a slightly redesigned handheld, Palm V series, or III. When you turn it seems only exacerbated - the screen with 16 shades of gray has long been used by manufacturers is not a PDA running Windows CE. However, the touch screen is very contrasting with the sharp quality picture. Information it displays in a resolution of 240x320 pixels. Sizes Mondo (139,5 mm. X 84mm. X 19mm.) And weight (200g.) far exceed the usual dimensions of our modern telephone, a smartphone is almost twice as wide as their telephone counterparts. Mondo runs on Intel StrongARM processor with 166 MHz, equipped with 16 MB of SDRAM Flash ROM and 16 MB of SDRAM. Lithium-ion batteries can provide phone-PDA power for 3 hours talk-time or 100 hours of standby time (obviously, the main energy consumer is the LCD-display). With a computer connected smartphone with the cradle that connects to a serial port or an infrared interface. Why PC connection is implemented via an outdated Com-port, USB-cable is available separately with accessories - is unclear. For synchronization program Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1, works, of course, only under Windows. On the front panel, you can watch four buttons plus the application button on the device. Keys are used to activate the phone :-) send e-mail/SMS, managing contacts and voice tags. The keyboard, as such, no - instead it uses on-screen keyboard (it is possible to work with the included stylus or simply fingernails or fingertips) and a joystick-wheel Jog Dial, located on the left by pressing the voice tags. In the upper part of the terminal is an infrared port, headphone jack and connector for additional battery. Telephone part Mondo performed exactly as the other devices Trium or analogous to them:

• Work in two standards EGSM 900/GSM1800;
• are present all common keyboard functions: lock, programming and scoring keys;
• adjustable ring tones, receive SMS and an alarm clock, a separate one for calls and SMS, a vibrate mode, it is possible to put the mp3-and wav-files as ring tones;
• Organizer: clock / date / calendar, alarm clock, calculator, currency converter, a notepad;
• a set of one button, conference calling, call hold and waiting, call forwarding, support for hands-free (headset supplied), etc.
• support the definition of incoming number with filtering subscribers "black" and "white" lists;
• automatically saves the last ten incoming / outgoing calls with the time;
• Like all older models of Trium, Mondo has built-in fax modem, operating at speeds up to 14400 baud, and a browser that supports WAP protocol version 1.1.

Communication smartphone provides quality, demonstrating a rather high sensitivity. It is possible to connect an external antenna in case of poor reception.Despite the opportunity to talk, traditionally pressing device to the ear, easier still to use the supplied headset hands-free. Currently, Mondo can only work in GSM, but it can be upgraded for use in GPRS networks with the help of the software driver. The only problem is that this firmware scheduled for release in the fall and and now the manufacturer's site is not about this word. The new model is expected to release already supports the protocol to GPRS, but cruising the Web rumors suggest the suspicion that the firmware already purchased smartphone and will not appear. PDA-part device is standard for Windows CE-models (excluding the grayscale display), are present routines prefixed with Pocket: Explorer, Outlook, Media Player, Word, Excel, Reader, To do list. After a simple initial setup automatically launches a guide, where quite detailed and clearly describes all the features of a PDA-phone. Smartphone can play MP3 and WMA files with Media Player, but the usefulness of this function is quite questionable, given the lack of any kind has been the expansion slots. Pocket Reader also allows you to conveniently read the downloaded from the web e-books, and the included software Audio Manager allows you to even listen to "audiobooks", downloaded, such as www.audible.com. Working with SMS and e-mail made as comfortable, these programs allow one or two clicks of the stylus directly from Outlook e-mail or short message to the address of the phone book. Conveniently implemented and feedback can extract addresses and phone numbers of incoming messages and enter them into the address book smartphone. With Mondo delivered a few preinstalled games, including classic solitaire. Promised (but not implemented yet) to download and install additional games. Manufacturer's web site available are various accessories: extra battery, an adapter for car cigarette lighter, charger and a USB-cable. In general, the smartphone has turned out very good and competitiveness, although not without flaws. On the one hand, we have a very high quality phone that has good sensitivity and has all the necessary functions. On the other hand, the CCP Mondo is not perfect - black and white screen, 16 MB of memory and no expansion slots do not speak in his favor. But the combination of phone and PDA just fine - very handy for such a device the size of Web surfing, e-mail and SMS implemented at five, and must fully meet the needs of the average user. Very good solution for today's mobile business person who does not want to carry a laptop and they also need a constant connection with their partners. Trium Mondo is worth an average of $ 750-800, depending on the vendor and conditions of sale. The authors, translation: