Handheld, laptop =?

Last year or two I think that no one watching this picture. Mobile phones tend to catch up in its perfection and an abundance of opportunities for PDAs. The latter, in turn, hasten to catch up on their technical characteristics with laptops. Laptops are the same - the price and performance - claims to be the conventional desktop computers. And no end to this race, and unfortunately never its participants are not destined to overtake each other, and whether we should ... Write this article I podtoknuli begin regular flickering in the English-speaking Internet articles and materials on the topic "the CPC as a complete alternative to a laptop." Unwittingly became interested in this problem and not out of idle curiosity, but only for practical reasons I decided not to trust the foreign authors and sort things out himself. I'm on duty often go on missions in various cities of our country and always my constant companion in these missions has been and remains a laptop. First it was in those days terribly expensive Rentium 166 of Mitec. Now it's the same Mitec, or Toshiba, but with a Celeron-processor 700 MHz, lightweight configuration (HDD-20GB, TFT 13 ', RAM 96 MB, CD) and cost less than $ 1000. It is clear that the main advantage, which gives a laptop - mobility, it is possible to work on it in the road. In my case - is to fatten and editing text documents (working with spreadsheets, creating presentations, etc.) using Microsoft Office. Suitable for a person traveling with the business intentions, handheld and whether he can really replace a laptop? I will say, looking ahead - my personal expectations in this regard is not entirely justified. But about everything is in order. Buying a PDA (in my case it's Palm m505), you get yourself a great organizer: notebook, diary c car and small truck to boot any nice apps. Pocket PC you will never miss an important meeting on time and wake up in the morning. Also, due to office suite, similar software on the desktop (Word + Excel), you have the opportunity to fill his lyrics, making signs, supply them with drawings, etc. Models of hi-end perform the functions of the recorder and mp-3 player, but this below. First, in the case ...

Palm + keyboard + office = Laptop + Microsoft Office?

Is it easy to work on a PDA with a fold-out keyboard and a set of office software, as on a laptop? The answer to this question for me was almost obvious, so I bought a folding keyboard to my PDA Palm Portable Keyboard, installing a newer version of the word processor WordSmith 2.0 and went on another trip. However, because of fears, and then justified himself, and took a laptop. The only "shaking" modes - this is our car or bus. As it turned out, a human being to work in such conditions it is impossible not to Palm'om or a laptop. The second test "stand" was the train. Here the laptop proved to be flawless. And the text stuff, and you can play your favorite game. But the Palm ... (Slightly shaking, constant attempts to focus the mind on the jerky picture on the small screen, and finally, annoying "jumping" from the Pocket PC keyboard connector attempts to commit suicide by hitting the floor. Just annoying having to put the keyboard only on a horizontal surface. I do not think discovered America when I say that is most convenient to check the typed text on a Pocket PC, as he brought to his eyes. In this case, it can be done. The device is connected to the keyboard, which lies on the suitcase on my lap. stoop useless .'s eyes get tired quickly. Yes, it is apparent defeat ... The last test conducted by me on the plane, where the shaking is missing, showed that under these conditions are well behaved both a competitor. It has come to the surface another drawback handhelds, or rather their characteristic feature - a small display. With this has nothing to do. Is that possible hooliganism, has attached to the handheld, a huge magnifying glass on the example of prehistoric TV KVN ...:) Hey, where are you, the venerable founder of the family of Pocket PC - Newton ... It looks like our grandfather soon be born again, thanks to actively promote the direction of Bill Gates is now a Tablet PC or Tablet PC. Well, what I mean ...) As for the functional abilities of offices for the Palm can not say anything bad. WordSmith sufficiently powerful text editor that could provide me with the minimum capabilities required for working with text in a way, the benefit of any perpetual motion I need to draw and it was not;)

The PDA + GPRS = Internet without boundaries!

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) - now the most progressive and, mind you, inexpensive way to get wireless access to the World Wide Web. For those who can not quite know the advantages of GPRS are:

Smart phone for a reasonable owner

This article will address only those devices that can be used in Russia, excluding only theoretically interesting to us communicators and smartphones supporting mobile network CDMA. However, to talk about the pros and cons of such hybrids to a set consisting of a PDA and an ordinary cell phone, we will not. We recommend all who do not know the topic, get to know stuff "Mobile Office: PDA vs. Pocket PC with a cell phone, which is to fully satisfy your curiosity. Now let's talk about specific models of smartphones, of which there are many on the market represented: manufacturers, already proven in this area, curious to know how the Taiwanese craftsmen. Such variety can confuse even versed person, not to mention a member of the businessman, who delve into the intricacies of the mobile world there is neither opportunity nor desire. Well, let's get all together.

Siemens SX45

Internet on your PDA via GPRS

Tip: In addition to this article read other thematic materials HPC.ru In recent years, apparently in connection with the beginning of test operation of the GPRS network in Mobile TeleSystems, our conference is littered with questions on "How to connect the PDA to the Internet via GPRS?". In this article we have tried to answer common questions and give detailed instructions on connecting. It should be borne in mind that GPRS - whimsical piece (the first articles on another test the GPRS BeeLine, replete with descriptions of the dances with a tambourine around phones and PDAs), so you should not assume that this material is a cure-all - the information here is designed to case where "everything is working."

What is GPRS

One of the significant disadvantages of cellular networks of GSM is by far the lowest data rate (up to 9.6 kbit / s). And indeed the organization of this process is far from perfect - for data transmission to the subscriber is allocated a voice channel, and billing is carried out on the basis of connection time (and at rates little different from speech). For high-speed data transfer via the existing GSM-network and was developed by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service - the packet data service over the air). It should be noted that in addition to increasing the speed (the maximum is 171.2 kbit / s), the new system requires a different payment scheme for data services - using GPRS calculations are performed in proportion to the amount of data transferred rather than time spent online. In addition, the introduction of GPRS facilitates more lean and efficient allocation of radio frequency resource: especially not going into technical details we can say that "packets" of data are transmitted simultaneously through multiple channels (namely the simultaneous use of multiple channels and is the gain in speed) in the intervals between speech. And only in the pauses - the voice traffic is an absolute priority over data, so data transfer rate is determined not only the capabilities of network and subscriber equipment, and bandwidth utilization. In GPRS, no channel is not engaged in a data transmission entirely. For data transfer, you must have a special phone that is compatible with GPRS. In this case, GPRS-terminals are divided into three classes:

• Class A devices are able to simultaneously work with both voice and data transfers (which, technically speaking, have the capacity to function as a mode of circuit switching (circuit switched), and in the mode of packet switching (packet switched). I stress - it is a question of working simultaneously in different modes)
• Class B devices can carry either voice or data transmission, but not both
• Device Class C only supports data transmission and can not be used for voice communications. Typically, this is a different kind of computer card to provide wireless data access

It should be noted that the maximum data transfer rate is determined, first of all, the number of channels that can simultaneously work user terminal. One channel transmits data at speeds up to 13.4 kbps.

WAP-GPRS

Before attempting to connect the PDA via GPRS, to test the functionality of this most GPRS on your handset, which will operate as a modem. To do so, a number of settings. All you need to set up a cell phone pointed at the sites of the operators, MTS and Beeline. " Here you can find detailed walkthroughs for configuring individual phones (Motorola T260, Siemens S45 and ME45, Nokia 8310). If you have another phone model, you can use the general settings. Before you start working on the internet, it is desirable to test the phone in the WAP-GPRS. With the WAP-settings and get started: The settings for the "Bee Line". We need to create a new profile on your phone data with random name. Then go to profile settings and provide the following information: a storage medium (data bearer) - GPRS; APN (access point name) - wap.beeline.ru; IP address - 192.168.017.001; username (username) - beeline; password (password ) - beeline. The settings for MTS. We need to create a new profile on your phone data with random name.Then go to profile settings and provide the following information: a storage medium (data bearer) - GPRS; APN (access point name) - wap.mts.ru; IP address - 212.044.140.013; username (username) - mts; password (password ) - mts. After entering these data, the phone should work in WAP. If it does not work, the reasons are likely to include: not connected to the data service through GPRS (it can be connected, simply call the Customer Service Department), not a user of the WAP (ditto), not working GPRS-transmitter in the phone you with the phone are out of coverage

GPRS for Internet access. Point of view phone

If the WAP'om all goes well, you can start setting up GPRS to work with your computer. Again, all that needs to be done on the phone described in detail on the websites of the operators (see references above). Complete with almost all mobile phones supporting GPRS (except, perhaps, Ericsson) is the drive on which the software for desktop versions of Windows, which itself is set up GPRS-connection. Owners of PDAs harder - for them, these discs do not. Well, nobody mesheaet enter all necessary data by hand. First, again, you must configure itself cellular phone. Settings for GPRS-Internet are slightly different from WAP'ovskih. For MTS. Again the need to create a profile data with any name, APN - internet.mts.ru; user name and password - mts, IP-address field is left blank (or there should tick the "Get IP-address automatically" if there is one). Settings "Bee Line". All very similar. APN - internet.beeline.ru; user name and password - beeline, IP-address field is empty (or there should tick "Obtain IP-address automatically" if there is one). If there are settings DNS-server addresses, they also need to find the item "Get DNS-server address automatically". It is not necessary at this moment to rush to customize PDA and try to establish a connection on it. Better to first test the GPRS-internet on a PC or laptop, which is normally no problem, and make sure that this service is basically working. To do this you need to install on PC related software (it is on disk in the phone box), which allows Windows to recognize your cell as a modem. However, some phones Windows (XP, at least) recognizes and without any additional software. For example, Ericsson R520m, just to the presentation to the infrared port, immediately discovered and automatically added to the list of modems. Now you need to configure a remote connection. To do this, create a new connection, arbitrarily call it, select the appropriate modem (focusing on the name cell phone) and enter the phone number. Attention! Most often, the number is * 99 #. However, depending on the model of mobile handset, this number may be different. For example, using Siemens S45/ME45 phone number should look like * 99 *** 1 # (all eight characters must be entered without spaces). Click "Next" and then "Finish" and the connection is established. Now, still need to configure it. Now we find the newly created connection. It remove the checkbox with "Use country code and connection settings", then "Connect">> "Settings">> "Connection">> "Advanced." Introduce the modem initialization string AT + CGDCONT = 1, "IP", "internet.beeline.ru" or AT + CGDCONT = 1, "IP", "internet.mts.ru". In the "protocols allowed" leave only the protocol TCP / IP, in its settings specify DNS-server. 194,067,002,114 and 194,190,195,066 for "Bee Line"; 213.087.000.001 (and primary and secondary) for MTS. In addition, remove the check mark from "Use header compression IP". You can now try to connect, and if the connection is successfully installed and data is transferred, go to the settings of the CCP.

Psion

Need to work so-called MobileGPRSUpdate or Mobile Connectivity Update 2.0. You can install it, even if the PDA is already installed Mobile Connectivity Update 1.0. After installing the update, you can proceed to configure the machine. Go to "Control Panel" (Ctrl-S). We work with the Modem icon and the Internet. Create a modem (Ctrl-N), asking its parameters. Name: arbitrary; Speed: 57.6 Kbps; Connect: IR.; Class fax: Auto. On the "Options" tab leave all the default values ​​tab "Initializing" write the string ATZ.On the Advanced tab: Flow Control: Hardware (RTS / CTS); Terminal Detect (DSR / DTR): yes; Carrier Detect (DCD): none; Modem Type: Mobile. Click "OK." Then adjust the parameters of your Internet connection. Create a new connection using the default settings, randomly call it. On the Services tab enter the name of: any, connection type: Dial; "Automatic." Dialing: None. Number Std. dial-up - still a subject of discussion. Sometimes it works * 98 ** 1 # * 99 # occasionally. For Siemens needed * 99 *** 1 #. Next, ask the user name: beeline / mts; Password: beeline / mts. Probably, it is clear that the username and password are specified depending on the operator. Tab in the address list only addresses of DNS-servers: 194.067.002.114 and 194,190,195,066 for "Bee Line"; 213.087.000.001 (and primary and secondary) for MTS. All other settings can not be touched. After you create your Internet connection, run a Web or E-mail trying to go to any page or get the mail and Psion will offer "call" on the Internet. Choosing the right connection (if there are several) and, theoretically, everything should work. Not worth trying to go directly to the Internet via the browser Opera, as he likes to produce an error "Network Problem". Does not work. Try to experiment with a string of initialization and phone number. Make sure the infrared ports are working on both devices.

Palm

As always, begin by creating a new profile in the modem, with the parameter Connection Method - IR to PC / Handheld (in the old versyaih Palm OS - iRCOMM to PC). When you work with phones Ericsson - IRCOMM to Modem! Connection speed (in the tab Details) set at 57.6 kbit / c, there disable flow control on the Palm. In Prefs>> Network points out:

	BeeLine	MTS
User Name:	beeline	mts
Password:	beeline	mts
Submenu Details:
Connection Type:	PPP	PPP
Idle timeout:	Never	Never
DNS1:	217.118.66.243	213,087,000,001
DNS2:	217.118.66.244	213,087,001,001
IP Address:	Automatic	Automatic

Now, in the Script tab, write the following: Send: atz Send CR Send at + cgdcont = 1, "IP", "internet.beeline.ru" (or "internet.mts.ru") Send CR Send: atd * 99 # (or another number for some cell phones) Send CR End Like working with Psion, without strings at + cgdcont = 1, etc. you can do, limiting atz. Does not work. In general, the connection is established and ready to eat, but problems can occur. The first - message oschibke associated with the signal "busy". To eliminate it, you can try to enter the terminal program initsializirvat modem (atz), dial (atdnomer phone, such as * 99 #), after the inscription CONNECT wait 15 seconds, then switch to command mode and hang up (+++) (ATH). The second problem faced by users are solely Palm series m500. The PDA connects but immediately terminates due to a bug "PPP Timeout". To solve this problem you need to slightly tweak the script in the connection settings, like this: Send: atz Send CR Send: at + cgdcont = 1, "IP", "internet.mts.ru", "0.0.0.0", 0,0 Send CR Delay: 1 Send CR Send: atd * 99 *** 1 # Send CR End An example is shown for connecting Palm m500 with the MTS via the Siemens S45.Accordingly, APN in the initialization string and dial the number may vary. Key additions which, obviously, and bug fixes - Line Delay, as well, "0.0.0.0", 0,0. In addition, several different settings for a bunch of Sony T415 and Nokia 6510. For WAP on the phone to adjust the settings Session mode: Temporary and GPRS Connection: When needed. Then in the settings of a new internet connection: Connect to>> Modem! Via>> Infrared Dialing>> TouchTone Then in Preferences>> Network point out phone * 99 # (all other settings are standard, see above) and do not use a script.

Pocket PC

All set for the already known scenario. Select the modem (if connected via an infrared port - Generic IrDA modem, when connected by cable - Hayes Compatible on COM1). If you use Bluetooth, the modem must be specified as Bluetooth Dialup Modem. Data rate set to 57600 kbps. In the tab Advanced>> Port Settings choose hardware flow control (Flow Control - Hardware) and remove all the crows in "TCP / IP" shoot crows with a "Use software compression" and "Use IP header compression", in the "Name Servers" choose "Use specific server address" and enter the addresses of DNS-servers: 194.067.002.114 and 194,190,195,066 for "Bee Line"; 213.087.000.001 (and primary and secondary) for MTS. Next, enter the phone number (* 99 # and others), the initialization string + CGDCONT = 1, "IP", "internet.beeline.ru" or + CGDCONT = 1, "IP", "internet.mts.ru" (better off without problelov) and click "Finish". Then go back to Settings>> Connections>> Dialling Locations>> Dialling Patterns and all three lines leaving only the letter G. Connection is complete. Go back to Settings>> Connecntions>> Connections and click the Connect button under the stitch Internet Settings. Does not work. The diagnosis is usually difficult to establish. Need more time to recheck all settings. In addition, the Compaq iPaq 3870 must-install the update ROM.

Table settings Operators

Links to the settings page operators Mobile TeleSystems

O2 XDA: oxygen device

Hardware evolution of mobile devices takes place before our eyes, and as usual in a fairly short time. The market is gradually filled with hybrids mobile phones and handheld PCs. It is noteworthy that the light appears a lot of smartphones, designed for network GSM 900/1800, and not on the U.S. CDMA. On another representative of the illustrious family of GSM-communicator, we'll talk.

First impression

mmO2 XDA - the full name of the communicator. O2 (oxygen formula) - often used. Beginner attracts attention with its unusual design, though, looking at specs, image it is difficult to call: too big (17,8 x 72,7 x 129 mm) thick and heavy (186.5 grams). However, the sleek, silver exterior, designed in a similar style c device cradle create a feeling of weightlessness, lightness and soaring ... The screen saver on the screen makes the image of the finished model and memorable ... Communicator does not look like the device in its class: there is no usual keyboard and the screen is the same size as a PDA. Yes, and design of O2 can be called a bizarre variation on the theme camogo sold hi-end PDA Pocket PC - Compaq iPAQ. Indeed, externally O2 XDA - a typical handheld computer, with only an antenna. Good or bad - a controversial issue. On the one hand, lost mobility required communicators and smartphones, on the other - to work with full screen is much easier than with its truncated analogs. In addition to that comes bundled with cover, ergonomically-designed and efficiently executed. In general, at first glance, the device produces a highly positive impression.

Computer Telephony

That the CCP has been integrated into our hybrid? Upon closer examination - with standard characteristics. O2 XDA equipped with the usual Intel StrongARM 206 MHz frequency, has on board 32MB of RAM and the same amount of ROM. To enhance the used card slot standard SD / MMC. O2 has a touch screen TFT-LCD with a resolution of 240x320 pixels. As Handspring Treo 270, this screen displays only 4096 colors. Moreover, its quality at altitude - almost perfectly readable in any light. The size of the display of a device but less than the same iPAQ - approximately 3.5 "vs. a 3.75. All these measures are designed to extend battery life without recharging. Thus, our device from the internal battery will run 3.5 hours of talk time and 150 hours standby and 15 hours as a handheld computer. Sam battery can be charged via a serial port or optional USB-cable for synchronization with your desktop PC. Stylus for O2, equipped with a needle for reset'a, made of aluminum and plastic, but a little heavy. As for other accessories, then, despite the low popularity, this device has already been created for the car charger, external keyboard, Headset HandsFree, etc. By the way, HandsFree already supplied, and on user feedback, provides excellent hearing.

Soft - stuffing

Controlled device with Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition, which we have already described in detail, so finding the right software problems should arise. That tapes of the complete software, it comes with the communicator standard set that includes all the basic applications, such as - Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft Reader, Windows Media Player and others. Phone Edition operating system adds the title to a standard set of another program Phone and SIM Contacts. The first application gives the PDA phone functions, while the second allows you to place contacts from the SIM-card mobile phone address book Pocket Outlook. All transactions take place in the SMS Inbox'e.In general, the device comes with a more than adequate set of software. As for phone functions, as mentioned above, XDA designed to work in network standard DGSM900/GSM 1800 MHz, and therefore it is normal to operate on the territory of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and most European countries. In the presence of "oxygen" device, and all the standard functions of mobile GSM-phone, for example - the choice of melodies, change of PIN-code, call forwarding, call waiting, select the network. It's a pity only that the device has support for GPRS class B, ie it can either transmit voice or data, but at the same time, both - in any way. Telephone controlled by special software: turns on / off using the above program Phone. With PDA-off part of its Communicator phone part is in working condition, obediently waiting for the call upon detection of which includes a computer half and runs the Phone.

Total

As a result, we have a pretty good communicator with a stylish design and rich functionality. Of the shortcomings of O2 is worth noting non-standard headphone jack, no voice dialing and support for MMS. Members complain that the MP3-player does not automatically muted during incoming calls, and some programs need patches to work properly on this device ... However, the advantages of the new product is much greater. The latter include Excellent backlighting, long battery life, great job technology Cleartype (better than the iPAQ), good sound quality as the built-in speaker and a set of HandsFree, as well as the unusual appearance of the "air" of the communicator. The authors, translation:

Cmartfon Sendo Z100: old, old story

There are things that should happen, obeying the natural course of history. Labor makes a monkey into a man, people are satisfied with the war that there was no overcrowding, E = mc2, the development of technology more and more closely integrates the PDA and phone. And if Darwin, Malthus, Einstein could still be wrong (incidentally, recently appeared in doubt the truth of the theory of relativity), then Microsoft - the king and the God of the information age - above suspicion. Which proves the existence, if still somewhat illusory, Smartphone Sendo Z100. Smartphone Sendo Z100, which they say is the second year, was doomed to appear at least as a symbol of the new digital age. He appeared - in the form of images, laconic press releases and summaries of technical information on the websites of mobile communications. Is Z100 has appeared in the metal is difficult to say. It seems someone somewhere saw it, like someone tried to buy it, like someone even broke some ... I mean - not sold, though solemnly pledged. In short, the myth of the Sendo Z100 continues to live. Now, in anticipation of the coming of autumn growth of business activity when high-tech companies are preparing for the development of new and re-division of the old sectors of the market, rumors of the imminent appearance Z100 again reached a boiling point. And there are good reasons. Z100 - this is hardly ideal either smartphone. "Smart" phone in the form in which its users want.

Lived, was one Sendo

The idea, embodied in the Z100 a miracle as well. Imagine a full-fledged Pocket PC Pocket PC, wedged in a standard cell phone equipped with a standard telephone keypad. What gives? First of all - absolutely telephone control unit, without any special tricks, which take place in communicators with a touch screen and touch the same set of buttons. Simply press the same small, but real buttons than vainly groping in the twilight of their images, without any borders? The second advantage - the software "closeness" smartphone with a dominant platform PDAs. That is, with the software, and not only specialized, no problems - Porting Pocket PC programs for use on Sendo not take much time. And the third ... There are a lot of everything. We must talk in detail. And this conversation should be tailored to the specifications of Z100, but it is something just and remains largely a mystery. I mean - over a year of existence of the concept, specifications probably several times as refined, or ... or smartphone is hopelessly outdated and not worthy of attention. However, appropriate adjustments were made because the attention of software developers to Z100 (if you believe the news bulletins computer) is growing day by day. On what processor is built Sendo Z100? The answer to this question has long remained a mystery, and now various sources contradict each other. Well, let's assume that first-hand information, which would mean she was not - that's what we need. Thus, the site is designated as Sendo processor OMAP from Texas Instruments. Kernel is called the ARM9. Nothing more. Nevertheless, this can draw some conclusions, good, we know which processors Texas Instruments plans to use Palm'ah. Without claiming to be infallible, I would venture to suggest that Sendo is working chip OMAP1510. Their main feature - the combination on the same board of two processors: ARM-compatible core ARM processor 925 with operating frequency of 175 MHz and DSP-Coprocessor (DSP - Digital Signal Processor - DSP) for multimedia. Two nuclei can combine to manage and control ARM processors and high-performance and low power DSP-core TMS320C55x. ARM 925 with additions most Texas Instruments will deal with common commands and kotrolem system, as well as the applications user interface. It is integrated memory management unit, 16 KB cache for instructions and 8 KB for data, 1.5 MB internal operational SRAM-memory and coprocessor ARM CP15.C55x DSP is working together with the main processor, running multimedia applications, which reduces the load ARM-processor and reduces power consumption. Its core is built on the architecture, specially optimized for multimedia. For example, the processor has a built-in hardware features for streaming audio and video. In addition, C55x DSP has a built-in display controller, and integrated support for USB, Bluetooth, IrDA, and expansion cards Secure Digital / MultiMediaCard. There is also a serial port for input and output digital audio. In addition, DSP-processor is also responsible for "phone" functions - Data processing in GSM and GPRS. Operating system, running on the concept of Z100, a "telephone" modification of OSes from Microsoft, called Smartphone 2002 (at design time she wore codenamed Stinger). Other devices (actually produced) with the OS, I could not see, suggesting some sadness, as hopes for a variety of software ... Maybe it properly thaw? Should also be in the world of portable digital technology at least some diversity? And then all of Windows, so Windows ... But Stinger - this is also Windows, and there is a plus. Smartphone 2002 is based, as well as Pocket PC 2002 on Windows CE 3.0, which hints at the transparent software compatibility. The amount of permanent memory, and in earlier press releases seem to be explicitly stated he was not. Today in the Pocket PC-class machines installed at least 32 megabytes of both (although the amount of RAM increased to 64 megabytes) ... However, at the same firm Sendo site revealed that the Z100 (or the base of his version?) Will be established 16 megabytes of RAM. Not much ... But given the slot MMC / SD - will do. Next most important thing - the screen. And also no clear-cut information. The specifications only say - the technology matrix TFT, 16-bit color (65536 color display). We begin with is not so significant. What in the Z100 is applied lighting? Reflective or can not be disabled? In the cell phone form factor weighing less than 100 grams of fat to place a reflective display with a backlight is not an easy task ... I think the display is the main cause enormous delays release the smartphone market. In the world there are not many manufacturers that specialize in LCD matrixes, and here we are talking about a very unusual products that do not fit the generally accepted standards. According to the experience of using PDAs from Casio, we know that ordinary aktivnomatrichny display with constant illumination looks no worse than the modern reflective, but only under dim ambient light. If the PDA screen shadowing case in general, acceptable - PDA thing, without which, in most cases you can do, then the phone is very, very uncomfortable. When speaking figuratively, pripret, will call, regardless of some sort of lighting conditions. But on the color screen with backlight nondisconnectable the sun is not seen nothing. That is - nothing. Controlling monochrome display at Z100 does not, then the user will be forced to communicate with the device blindly ... If you look closely to the photos of the smartphone from Sendo, we can notice that the screen has a soft pastel color, which is characteristic just for reflective screens. Image matrix as it softened, colors are muted. Well, one problem less. Ca. Editor - In the Sendo Z100 truly reflective screen. And what about touch-typing? Is there a locking mechanism touch screen sensitivity? Also not-so-minor detail as it may seem at first glance. Since the smartphone has a form and controls (buttons) of the usual cell phone contact with him have just as with the phone. That is pressed shoulder-to-ear to dial by feel, and so on. If during a conversation to happen accidentally triggering the touch screen, it can lead to launch any program or failure of communication.Are not going to the same address as the phone, as the Princess and the Pea, or use a plug-in headset? Clarity in this. Quite a long time it was not clear and the most important parameters of the screen - with the physical size and its resolution. Moreover, the fact that the size of the display is clearly smaller than the size standard for PDA-class Pocket PC screen is clear and quite acceptable. We (or those potential users who Z100 seem the most attractive device) agree to this restriction, because otherwise expect from a tiny smartphone and do not have to ... But for permission ... The smartphone is applied to the matrix with a resolution other than the standard for Pocket PC is 240 by 320 points, namely, - 208 to 240, which certainly imposes certain restrictions on the software compatibility with related platform PDAs. (Software developers Sendo refers to the Microsoft Service for SmartPhone 2002 SDK, from what I'm doing my "chaynikovsky" output - it smells like the whole direction of smartphones, but not a single Z100). On the other hand, the color screen is a much smaller area than the Pocket PC, will be a stern test for the user's eyes. "It is treated" too small image scaling, the benefit of the operating system allows it. Firmware in the ROM of additional fonts (or download them at Russification smartphone into RAM) and the use of resident utilities, substituting a system font larger, the problem of "readability" screen shoots. In the photographs with images Z100 information on the screen looks quite visible. True, it's just photos that can be a real state of things and not to transfer ... But what a wonderful clarity should be a small screen when playing games or running graphics programs! Add to this the ability to play high quality smartphone music in MP3 and WMA, as well as video. This multimedia center in your pocket. And not just in my pocket, and - in the cell phone. Dream, not the machine! And what about the expansion possibilities? In Z100 installed slot for flash memory cards MultiMedia card with full support for the format Secure Digital, a standard for computers, Palm and keeps popping up on the Pocket PC. Limit the amount of flash memory cards 64 MB in the first press release was caused most likely level of development of the technology itself. A year ago (more than a year) cards MMC solid volume almost was not. Today the situation has changed ... Equipped with means of communication (perhaps with this and we had to start) in Sendo Z100 is beyond praise. Firstly, this is the full Tri-GSM phone that works at frequencies 900/1800/1900 MHz. Secondly, the Z100 supports protocol packet data GPRS ... more about communications. Supporting the exchange of faxes (very interesting, although still clearly undervalued opportunity) for the full program - on the common for this type of connection speed at 14.4 kbps. Connection with a desktop computer, PDA, laptop and peripheral devices - through a serial COM-port, USB bus and an infrared port. Full gentlemen's set, though details of any arrangement. And we are his "pocket-computer" practices know what the USB connection at a rate of COM-port and an infrared connection, operating at a distance of 20 centimeters. But this is trivia, if the machine is built module Bluetooth ... I saw that! True, in one embodiment, a description, and - fluent, concise and I would even say shy line. And then I suddenly felt a slight malaise ... not this all sounds like a joke? Picture is very nice device with a color screen and a summary of technical characteristics, constantly updated by our own expectations ... Write - machine running on a Pentium IV 2 GHz, and tomorrow, this nonsense will appear in the next review ...

About a white bull?

We insert a grain of clarity in this wonderful wreath of rumors and speculation. Bluetooth in the Z100 seems to be no (good clarity - "seemingly"). And most cars are also unavailable - in the form of finished goods, or at least suitable for non-industrial tests of the sample. The rest is guesswork and will be so until Sendo itself does not sort out with their own wishes and possibilities. By the way, the impression created is such that weak companies are actually not handle a serious issue equipment. A request Z100 nothing more than a publicity stunt designed to instigate a company name. But what is allowed to Jupiter is not allowed a bull. Sendo - it's not Apple, which seems to be unauthorized by the company's management holds a leak in a pressure of all computer users are Macintosh, telling the amazing details of the device for future models. But, mind you, these assumptions, but the most fabulous, always come true! Therefore, these leaks are always working for the company. In the case of delay in the issuance of Sendo Z100 Smartphone looks like even at the anecdote about a flea. Remember leskovskogo Lefty that shod unfortunate insect? A remarkable tale of a futile and, hence, on the uselessness of science. Shod? Well done. And who is this flea is needed? Who needs a nice looking, but just a picture that does not exist smartphone nomadic on sites devoted to wireless technology? .. However, if the rumors about the upcoming release (rebirth?) Concept Z100 acquire real features, I'll be among the first to pick up in the air is broken moths cap. For a smartphone that I can see a hitherto unprecedented combination of small size cell phone, the most powerful to date multimedia platform Windows CE handheld device and universality, which combines all the tools for effective work, which you can imagine. In this case, will wish Sendo successfully master the production of its Z100 or find for these purposes beneficial partners. And by waiting for a new smartphone in Russia. And the following models - with the same Bluetooth, integrated camera, multimedia functions soobeschny and other sweets that are so attracted to both producers and buyers of mobile digital technology. The authors, translation:

Strange things

If judged only on cell phones, we've been living in the third millennium (although some other indicators of hanging out in the late Middle Ages). Look around. Take a look at passers-by. This is what is happening, my mother dear! Work comes from the night shift - at the waist cell phone. The old woman moved to the dairy shop - string bags of peeps mobile. Many children milf walks noisy family - herself while gossiping with a girlfriend on the phone. Hooligan "pionery" rush like a madman - in their hands stained cell phones ... That's "pionerah" and we'll talk. Not for everyone there, "raving together" (talk about them - just imagine the brains powder), and the younger generation in general. More precisely, a special phone for the young user. Produced the same and such. That is not quite available yet (and it is not clear - whether or not produced at all). But first things first ...

Eaten, darling, sweetie

An attempt to release the equipment exclusively for any one age group of consumers a dangerous thing. Of the successful projects (in the "high tech"), you can remember except that SMS-LIMITED "nedokommunikator" Motorola V100. Everything else - the projects known to fail. Take, for example, once actively promoted children's graphics tablets. Remember, these were toys - bright, lurid, intended for users of primary school age? Calculation of producer (and these plates are produced by anyone who is not lazy), was the fact that dityate priglyanetsya pink-orange plaque on his desk. And he, this young hooligan, will sit for hours behind a computer at home, painting by tablet unthinkable scribble. But the producers were wrong (or have never had children). Should not be kept small for the user a complete idiot. Both he and his parents, we must first properly working machinery - functional, reliable, convenient. Bright coloring? After the ubiquitous marmalade style a la iMac "to create something brighter (and gaudy) is very difficult ... and children's plates did not. But the adults have gone plates on which to draw and a pink house with a green pipe, and a pen-foot-ogurechik, and architectural diagrams for the thesis. On the other hand, some toys suddenly become a bit of work tools, is clearly contrary to the idea of ​​designers. Example - electron microscope from Intel, which already seems to be no longer available (available - other manufacturers), but here and there, in Moscow and the Russian hinterland, for sale. Microscope that is essentially the attached video camera with an increase from 100 to 400 times. With good optics, an acceptable resolution with a convenient object table with stable performance, high-quality software support. Over a hundred dollars with a small (depending on the model of price jumps up to 450) than non-microscope agronomist, a veterinarian, doctor? It all began with toys for inquisitive teenager ... However, this is an isolated example. In most cases, a competitive tournament wins universal technique. Do not become the same every time reconnect the same tablet, replacing a home PC its offspring play too? And what would then have to buy "smart" things - computer, VCR, CD player, all in two versions - for adults and children?

Cybico Communicator

That's when it comes to personal devices that are intended for personal use, a different matter. The same PDA can be an unusual shape, fun, like a toy (for example - Gaming Communicator Cybiko and his older brother Cybiko Xtreme). Or phone ... Yes, a cell phone in this strange category - appliances, toys - gets. In contrast to wired devices, which can come with mom and dad, and grandparents, children's cell phone belongs to the only child in my pocket and that "lives". So let's look at the sweet baby I-Node production Japanese companies InternetNode Inc. Gizmo fun and very attractive. Moreover, not only for the modern teenager, but for anyone who appreciates a portable digital equipment.

When poNODim?

Indeed, when? I purposely put the cart before the horse, trying to understand the prospects of the new device, and then to look at its technical features. On the Web site that yaponoyazychnom that in the English version, on the I-Node is no positive information. Silent, as if partisans ninja. Caught only brief mention vague. (Or am I again not looking there?) Staff presented to the public last spring (March 2002) and briefly described on the websites of mobile communications. And then everything - molchok ... Really, again, a stillborn concept? Or a model designed exclusively for the Asian market? It may well be - most described the news of new products outside of Japan - Korea - China will not come out. Polutoramilliardnoe population (the continent), millions of readers - what more do you want? Plus America, which will absorb and pay for everything. Plus Europe, capricious and conservative woman (although Psion in Europe flourished and flopped it in the States), which is something like it, but something - no ... Where in this list are we? By good to get used immediately. We are already accustomed to the fact that any technical novelty gets to our stores for a few days. And in the case of the Palm m130 account was not even on the days and the hours and minutes - because of the difference in the waist of time ... and long delays, and absolute misses new products on the Russian market became noticeable and very sorrowful. Although at the time of it, we could not dream of any technical refinement, and the pages of glossy magazines looked like the Martian Chronicles - so it was inaccessible and unreal. (Just think - send a VCR cost along with the domestic car!) So should we expect I-Node we have in Russia? Hardly ... Let this sad conclusion is empty hysterics. Let stone me if I would be wrong. (However, the stones can be replaced with roses and lilies, I will not mind).

Small but smart

I-Node Smartphone

So, details about the device I-Node ... To begin with, it's not a phone, a smartphone. More precisely - a full PDA-based operating system MS Windows CE 3.0 (presumably, in her phone edition, Partner code for details). Gizmo is very small, I would even say - tiddly. Its dimensions - 80h48h17 mm, weight 89 grams. Imagine this microscopic little box ... It fit color TFT screen at 2.2 inches diagonally with a resolution of 176x220 pixels, displaying 262,144 colors. Entering information touch - on the unit there is only one navigation button that performs many functions. Then - the processor family StrongARM (for one data standard for Pocket PC 2002 dvuhsotshestimegagertsovoy modification, on the other - the model of the processor is not specified). Memory in 16 or 32 megabytes. Installed a slot for flash memory card format MMC / SD, as a new Palm `s. Battery unexpectedly powerful - Lithium-polymer battery, 1000 mAh, ensuring continuous operation of I-Node in standby for 200 hours in PDA mode for 10 hours. Very good performance. No microphone or speaker in the I-Node no. Can speak only through remote headset. Sound capabilities are also very limited, the recorder in the machine either. But full support GPRS, have an infrared port for wireless connection to your computer and plug the USB to connect to the wired. The most remarkable thing - a range, which runs I-Node. It is "our home" GSM 900/1800. So it's not so bad, and this machine can reach up to us. If it is done, of course ... about software compatibility with the Pocket PC platform speech, of course, is not. And the small screen resolution and hardware features of I-Node that does not help. But if the program filling the communicator will be on the level, the trouble is small.Tamp SMS-ki, browse WAP-page (there is a built-in browser - again, consider the HTML-page on this screen is problematic - two), and finally, in the usual way to talk on the phone - that computerized boy want? Youth positioning device eliminates the problem of using the touch keyboard. The fact that the speed dialing through a virtual keypad is extremely inconvenient. With a normal telephone is operated by one finger - pressing the protruding hardware buttons. And on the I-Node will have stylus, aiming at a tiny picture buttons. In short, nonsense ... But the young user problems, do not feel it. Thing-a stylish and very unusual. And it is so tender age of first case. On the other hand the presence of an alarm clock, phone book, calendar - simple tools for planning personal time - allows you to use I-Node as an electronic organizer. Yes, and a full-fledged handheld computer - to read from the screen device, you can just as with any Pocket PC screen (if you sight allows). Here you have a universal device that may interest the child and adult. Made fun of, do your thing. Japanese, that they take ...

A few words after

Hungarian site TeleBox briefly, two or three sentences, describe the communicator I-Node, and the plate specifications refers to another machine with very similar parameters - from Philips. What is this error colleagues? Or do I clear discord with the Hungarian? Or maybe they know something I do not know yet? (And I, alas, I do not know too much what the publicly confess) ... If "Filippok" does not let you down and release the same toy as the I-Node (or become the OEM manufacturer of a Japanese company? "No, hardly, not a royal deal - change every serve), the situation on the market of cellular communicators (okay, smart phones - the same Bayda, only in profile) is significantly changed. In the sense - the choice will increase by so much, even for technology to advance so much, and our wallets still lose weight on so much. Notice that they did not come up with, and affected by this unfortunate our wallets. And let him suffer. If anything, change them on canvas bags - in what collectors tolerate other people's money. And what I saw in your shop, a new smartphone, pour out of the bag kilo bucks, and you're in the board happy ... until the next new smartphone. The authors, translation:

Glofiish DX900: a preliminary review and photoshoot

Three years ago, a friend of mine had an urgent need for two SIM-cards at the same time, he was the owner of i-Mate Jam. Then he had no choice left to buy an adapter, which after the "cutoff" one of the "simok, installed two cards in the device appeared to choose which of them will be active. To change the cards had to reboot the device. If my friend needed this functionality today, I would advise to pay attention to the Glofiish DX900, equipped with two GSM-radio modules that can operate in parallel and independently from each other. This article reflects only the first impressions of using Glofiish DX900 - a full review will come soon. Of design and functionality DX900 almost completely repeats the flagship Glofiish - Model X900. Added a second GSM radio module, the materials have changed a little, but the size and weight of the device remained virtually the same. Appearance has not undergone great changes. For registration of the front plastic is used: glossy on the sides of the communicator and the usual matte around the function keys. The number of buttons under the screen remains the same - here again, making buttons and cancel the call, the joystick in this model was replaced with a four-key with the confirmation button, inscribed in the center - they are all painted in silver.

glofiish DX900: the joystick and buttons

The entire back panel is made of a soft-touch plastic - a velvety material that is pleasant to the touch, but such coverage attracts fingerprints. At the top, surrounded by a low rim, is a module of 3-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash and a self-portrait mirror. To the right is the speaker, taken away and the grid is divided into two parts, a small rim. All of these bumpers are the "legs", which will be based communicator, being laid on the table screen up.

glofiish DX900: rear view

On the right side, top to bottom, arrange the following elements: power button, reset hole (soft reset), memory card slot microSD (covered with a plastic cap) and a button camera. Even lower in the lower right corner is the stylus holder. Needless Pen - Telescopic, medium size, to use it comfortably.

glofiish DX900: right view

On the left is eye strap, below it are two keys for volume control, programmable under them, small size, the button - you can put a team on the retention and depression. Almost at the very bottom is 2.5mm headset input.Included in the delivery of headphones, of course, very high-quality sound no different. However, for the "background" music in the subway, and as a headset to communicate quite amiss.

glofiish DX900: left-side view

Glofiish DX900 supports communication standards UMTS / HSDPA and GSM / EDGE. It should be noted that only one of two modules, supports 3G-standard - remember this when you choose which SIM-card into a module set. An important parameter of any two-module devices - battery life. There is cause for concern. The fact that the communicator is equipped with battery capacity 1530mAch - exactly the model were equipped X900. On first impressions, drain the battery pretty quickly, even in cases where the conversations and interaction with the communicator is not very much. However, only thorough testing will be able to dot the "i" - we describe in detail the duration of work in different modes.

glofiish DX900: type Terminals under the SIM-card and battery power

Glofiish DX900 is designed on a platform Samsung S3C6400 (architecture ARM11) with processor speed 533MHz. RAM in a 128MB device, including programs about 70Mb free. Number of flash-memory is 256MB, about 150MB user available. DX900 inherited from the X900 a great screen with a resolution of 640x480 pixels, 2.8 inches diagonal, with wide viewing angles and a decent supply of brightness. As the shell is used focused on the management of your fingers Spb Mobile Shell. It is noteworthy that some time ago, developers of E-Ten talked about plans to create its own version of the interface-based management of your fingers, but still use the product SPB Software House. Managing your fingers really easy and fun, but only "within" the envelope. As soon as there is a need, for example, type an SMS-message, it is necessary to use a standard keyboard and stylus. That's why you can not with certainty be called DX900 full tachfonov.

SPB Mobile Shell

Subjective impressions of the device volume and quality of the reception the following: speakers loud enough to hear the melody in a bustling shopping center, vibrate average force - the best result is likely prevented the massive case. The reception quality is high, the present level - many interlocutors in conversation pointed out the excellent hearing.

glofiish DX900: a standard set of

Glofiish DX900 should appear on the shelves of Russian stores very soon - in the coming weeks. Featured prices have not been determined.Features Glofiish DX900:

• Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS / HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz
• Processor: Samsung S3C 6400 533 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB
• Flash Memory: 256 MB
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, miniUSB for charging / synchronization, 2.5 mm headset jack, microSD, integrated GPS-receiver based on SiRF Star III chip
• Screen: TFT 2.8 inch with a resolution of 640x480 pixels (VGA), reflects 65 thousand colors, automatic adjustment of backlighting
• Camera: 3 megapixel with autofocus, flash, mirror, video recording at 640x480 pixels, 0.3-megapixel front camera for video calls
• Battery: removable Li-Ion, 1530 mAh
• Dimensions: 106x60.5x17 mm
• Weight: 147 g

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