"The skazheny Patsyuk" was ... a girl!

I take this opportunity has presented a noble part in the Game Development Conference 2005 and the opportunity to organize its own stand, the team Absolutist together with "MakTsentr and site HPCru decided to make this past weekend fun contest with fun prizes -" The skazheny Patsyuk. Here's how it was ... On the first day, no time to really settle down and place your stand, our volunteers have earned the "fullest". Bluetooth, connected to the base PC, for the first hour caught dozens of "colleagues", and, with names that we are just "crying". There was also "Chocolate Bunny", and "Masyanya, although mostly attended by more prosaic options. In our opinion the most creative nickname was - jp6F96u24M (confess we could not resist and was awarded the owner a small Krysko:)

Went "hot" megakonkursnaya ...

Present any "Skazhenyh Patsukov" or other projects we could not. Three days from morning till evening on the bench were "javelin". The fight waged mostly on the three "poster" devices: Tapwave Zodiac, Sony Clie NX70 and Asus MyPal. Basic PC served as a transmission link for those wishing to download a toy on your smartphone or PDA. Those who had mobile phones, he immediately went to our WAP, WAP and who has not been set, consult with volunteers on the settings. By the end of each day, volunteer-systems analyst with cries of "I hate the CCP!" With such fury tore the blue "tooth" of the PC, we started thinking about buying a duplicate (well, Bluetooth stand). However, without loss did not pass. On the third day of the show had to change the card reader - the poor fellow quite ceased to understand card and transfer over Bluetooth has become a terrible problem because of the incredible list of devices, caught them. According to our calculations, only at the exhibition game download more than one hundred people. Funny situation and with devices that have been in the hands of users. Our colleagues in Peru (game developers) were mainly represented by PDA Pocket PC (with a clear lead of HP). As for school, they have dominated N-gage (both the first and the second), the audience is mostly older nursed with smartphones Nokia (6600 and later models), has pleased his popularity and the Siemens SX1, as well as Motorola x200. However, for the holders of the latter have not found lace for the connection, so the games uploaded only those who carried a strategically important cable - sorry, the model is not bad, but the "tooth" to it did not stop. The stand was a scene of battle. On one side of the barrier arranged volunteers, on the other - the inflamed passion players, and behind them - the curiosity and queue up to play. It was very hot and thirsty, but the volunteers were standing (or sitting) with firmness. Dry lips, they explained to newcomers how to play, how to download, the terms of competition, and also struggled with SDshkami, CFkami and other exotic types of media.

"That's it! Well, come on down! Oh, you rat!"

Visitors vengeance tried to "shake up" or that the rat to throw on the cherished 500 KLP (rat paw) and get the simple prize of a small Krysko. Some of the most eagerly gave up after 5-10 minutes, while others steadfastly engaged in drills and went with prizes. The fastest participant who managed to stand right on the swing arm to the promised 500, did it for 16 minutes (though later, after receiving the prize, he confessed that he knows the game well and owns throwing techniques).Some participants of the conference (to do with a device), the first two days came to train, but on the third day, reached the "premium" 500. Others simply pumped his game to a flash drive or device and periodically appears on the stand in order to learn the intermediate results. There were also curiosities. One of the dads who came to the conference with a little girl of six, led her to our booth, stuck her little hands poster CPC, asked the volunteers how to play and disappeared for a good half an hour (if not more). During this time, girl, intently sniffing, arm swung at 105 KLP (for which he was awarded a well deserved prize). Nevertheless, already holding the coveted prize in hand, asked the girl "still play" and went on to coach in the mouse.

That there were so many rats first ...

Not without lung linings. Organizers of the conference during the second and third days were not allowed regular visitors to the stands, so the prize giving we set the input of our volunteers, who conducted the participants to stand. Many thanks to the exhibition organizers for the opportunity! Despite the fact that the call was enough to melt your mouse (or crawl) right before our eyes. By the third day they can be seen on the other stands, in the hands, belts, badges and insignia of participants and guests.

And there hang rare heroes who survived the invasion by the end of the second day ...

Mouse out of the competition was awarded a famous Russian science-fiction writer Sergey Lukyanenko (which, as it turned out, collects mice). Cult for many of the author himself came to the stand, intrigued by the fact that as the day it is considering impenetrable crowd of people, and where it is all beautiful girls, volunteers from other companies appeared mini-rat, proudly hanging in their buttonholes and belts.

And the world cracked in half ... the dark street ... the Rat Patrol!

And finally, on April 3, at 15 am Moscow time has passed solemn rewarding players. First-place prize of a brand new palm Tungsten E and a big pink Krysko with a phenomenal result in 20,388 KLP won fragile pretty girl. His arm is trained for two weeks, taking, as we have learned from her boyfriend of his PDA. The young man behind the courageous patience was also awarded a large soft rats, but, judging by the severity of his face, was ready to tear us for the fact that because of this venture it for two weeks, lost not only his favorite toys - PDA, but also attention girls.

Our winner of the victim and her companion: the loss of PDAs for two weeks - is you do not joke!

Second place was shared - a student and police officer. And the party with a great result came after the ceremony, so he got the disc and a small Krysko (the last of the nest egg). About T-shirt Remember, as agreed, contact us and we will give it to you.

Love for mobile technology, a version Microsoft

Famous Barcelona once again on everyone's lips. On some winter days, a breathtakingly beautiful Spanish town became the center of the universe telecommunications industry and mobile technologies. Between 13 and 16 February here at the conference-expo 3GSM gathered all those who determine the direction of formation of rapidly evolving digital world. Among the guests - the executive vice president Shane Robinson, Hewlett Packard, Motorola CEO Ed Zander, president of Nokia Olli-Pekka Kalasvuo, heads of major operators, China Mobile, Orange, O2, Vodafone and others. The annual 3GSM is traditionally considered one of the most important events for the telecoms, device manufacturers, developers of communication systems and related applications. It is here that we discuss the most pressing issues, and we announce new products, technology development and alliances. This year special attention was paid to Microsoft: announcements made by the representatives of the Corporation at a press conference, as well as speech, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer (Steve Ballmer) certainly merit a detailed acquaintance with them, because in the near future, all depicted and technology quite possibly will become part of our items.

Steve Ballmer at 3GSM conference-expo

"Today is Valentine's Day" - began his speech, Mr. Balmore - "Love Day, a day of passion. Many of you have seen me on the rollers on the Internet, dancing and a declaration of love Microsoft. Today, my keynote will be:" I love mobile technology! "Mr. Balmora easy to understand: life really is changing rapidly under the influence of rapidly developing mobile technology - erases the distance, growing opportunities, speeding up the pace. His passion, as can be seen, shared throughout the company: in just 4 years of a corporation begins with one device, and the only partner of the operator took the leading position in the market. At present Microsoft partners are 102 operators in 55 countries, a 47 manufacturers worldwide produce 100 models of mobile devices based on operating systems from Microsoft. In 2005, the year sold 6 million of these devices, more than double the previous year. It follows from the statement by Mr. Ballmer, a success of the corporation can be considered as a mere preparation to jump. Year 2006 will start a large-scale attack Microsoft in the market of mobile technology: it will be rolled out advertising campaign to promote Windows Mobile, the market received the new model PDAs and smartphones based mobile operating system from Microsoft, will begin the development of smart phones with a new chipset and new concepts of corporate use of mobile devices may slightly change the usual course and schedule of the harsh labor of everyday life.

Cheap smart phones and devices that Ballmer would not mind "stealing"

By conviction, Mr. Ballmer just mobile devices are a key element of the so-called "digital era", the era of electronics, digitized data and the Internet. And of course, directly by the devices in the corporation pays much attention. One of the most important steps by Microsoft certainly can be called announced at the conference an agreement with Texas Instruments (TI). According to a press release, under the agreement the three companies - Amoi Electronics, HTC Corp. and Sagem Communication, began to produce Windows Mobile smartphones based on single-core chipset OMAPV1030 EDGE from TI. Comparable performance with its predecessors - a design with a dual core - the new chipset will significantly reduce production costs, which in turn will lead to lower prices for smart phones to the level of ordinary mobile phones. In Microsoft expect the appearance of the first devices based on the new chipset within a year.

Communicator HP iPaq hw6900

New items, of course, have also been demonstrated. Go to the table, hoisted on a stage at which swept a fiery speech Ballmer was clearly focused set of eyes in the hall: there was collected a couple of dozen "flagship" models based on Windows Mobile. Among them were both already popular model and new items that are expected to be available later this year. Susan Del Bene, head of marketing Windows Mobile device has demonstrated the first iPAQ hw6900, which we mentioned in our news section. Having dimensions of 118 x 71 x 21 mm, the model is equipped with a TFT display with a 3-inch (240x240 pixels, 65.000 colors), modules GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an infrared port, slot for Mini-SD, built-in alphanumeric keyboard and RAM 64MB SDRAM. New running Intel PXA270 processor clocked at 416 MHz and supports quad-band networks in the GSM. Was particularly noted the possibility of Direct Push, which is part of the package Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP), included in Windows Mobile 5.0. It should be noted that this technology during the conference in general has been given much attention - Microsoft uses a lot of effort to promote it: negotiations with many operators, and quite successfully. For example, operators Cingular Wireless, Vodafone and T-Mobile announced at 3GSM to launch services Direct Push for corporate clients in France and Holland. We already know that in Holland the service cost is 20 euros per month.

Smartphone iMate Startrek (SmartFlip)

"What is thin," - said Steve Ballmer, gently taking the device from the hands of Mrs. delBene, who finished presentation hw6900. Having carefully considered a novelty, the head of Microsoft jokingly put it in his pocket as though he would pull off. Soon into his pockets and moved 3G-smartphone Asus P305, FS Pocket Loox, a new smartphone from HTC, clamshell, codenamed StarTrek, as well as the g-smart smartphone from Gigabyte, is available to subscribers of the Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom.

Communicator Fujitsu Siemens FS Pocket Loox T810

Communicator Gigabyte G-smart

ASUS P305 Communicator

Like all presented models, P305 on the Taiwanese AsusTek based on Windows Mobile 5.0 and, accordingly, supports Direct Push. New module is equipped with Bluetooth 1.2, infrared port and a slot for the format Mini-SD.It follows from interviews with CEO AsusTek Mr. Johnny Shihom (Jonney Shih), special attention when designing the device was given to the possibility of video communications: despite the great demand for this service, the majority of 3G phones available in the market, significantly reduce the possibility of its use because of insufficient speed of the processor. P305's built-in processing power will fully enjoy the video communication without any distortion.

Work and entertainment for the "common people": the concept of Microsoft

Despite the fact that the corporate parties segment was defined target for the promotion of Windows Mobile, from the perspective of end-user Microsoft does not distinguish the corporate and individual. Undoubtedly, the development designed to provide partner-operators a new source of revenue. However, the applications themselves are made in the end "for the people, who communicate with colleagues, work, read news, watch TV. Visiting the scene Steve Ballmer Microsoft program manager Dave Charles (Dave Karle) began with a demonstration of the mobile client Office Communicator. Going counter to the views of most bosses at Microsoft believe in the need for employees of companies of alternative modes of communication. With Office Communicator Mobile you can connect with colleagues or in a secure text mode, or talk to them on a protocol VoIP, or, depending on the status, leave them a voicemail message. As a demonstration, Ballmer and Carl nazvanivali corporation employees, which, judging by disgruntled answers, obviously torn from cases. Interestingly, in the contact list Office Communicator blurs the boundaries between categories of communication - you can call regular phone contact via mobile number, as well as with a computer or PDA staff, where he contact list will be updated on Technology Direct Push, as soon as someone of your employees will change their data. It should also be noted that the Office Communicator can communicate directly with customers MSN Messenger, AOL IM and Yahoo Messenger. The client will be available for download within two months. Recall that the version of Office Communicator desktop PC was released last year and is part of the Live Communication Services. As for life outside of work, Microsoft introduced its vision of making purchases. Based on the model Qtek 9100, it was shown how the presence of a wireless network you can download information about a particular product and even make a purchase. Raising a device to poster games Gotham Racing 3, Carla downloaded commercials and all related information. "Steve, do you have at home Xbox? - He turned to Ballmer, and receiving an affirmative answer, he continued - and the children clearly play? Try to buy this game? Attach to your device your credit card." It seems, Microsoft has decided to surprise this evening is not just technology - in the credit account at the Director General of the transnational giant did not have enough money ... At the conference, it was again noted on the early realization of full compatibility of Windows Live for a wide range of devices, in particular - for mobile. Recall that Windows Live is a suite of Internet services, allowing to collect in one place all the most critical services and categories of information for each user, such as email, instant messenger, news ticker, weather reports, search, etc. Have been demonstrated Windows Live Mail, which allows to place online and use with any device address book, as well as Windows Live Mobile Search, the search service with a search bound to the site. Thus, while in Barcelona, ​​Charles found a pub, of which he told friends, and was even able to view instructions on how to get it. Search was developed by the French Motion Bridge, specializes in mobile search engines. And finally, the last of the important announcements in this category. After numerous tests and discussions, mobile TV will soon become a reality. Under an agreement between Microsoft and European operator Virgin Mobile, will soon be able to subscribers of the operator to view the displays unnamed smartphones from HTC, supporting standard DAB-IP. Technology transfer will be based on Windows Media.The service BT Movio subscribers will have access to a huge variety of channels of digital TV and will be able to tune in to 350 digital radio channels. "Soon, watching your favorite TV programs on mobile phones will be as commonplace as the television in the living room - is convinced Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Group's Virgin Mobile."

Simplified sinezub

New technologies were also introduced in Windows Mobile. For example, Charles has demonstrated a fundamentally new scheme for connection and communication protocol Bluetooth. Previously, this required the implementation of the long procedure of connection and a number of settings. Now enough time to press "1" on two smartphones for establishing a temporary connection. The next step is select the type of transmitted information - contacts, files, pictures, and press the corresponding number key on the keyboard. On the second phone notification appears on trying to upload a file and request for consent. Once consent is given, the device immediately begin the transfer. Technology, as we see evolving quickly enough. Changing the style and rhythm of life: Who would have thought that we will communicate messengers at work and watch TV on their smartphones? And glad that someday we will be able to experience this. But that's interesting - when? For the development of technologies alone are not sufficient development effort, we must engage all elements in the chain of service the end customer. And it becomes clear why Microsoft is intently working on establishing partnerships with operators around the world. Looks like another area can move under its dominant control, which, however, is not unambiguously negative phenomenon, particularly now when everything is on the rise, and it takes a lot of money for the development of new technologies. Sources, Materials:

Computex 2006. Expectations of the largest

Each year, the Taiwan Council for the development of foreign trade and the Taiwan Computer Association has to solve a difficult problem. How to accommodate the growing year by year the number of exhibition stands in an area that seemed to have been filled to overflowing? Already last year the organization was assured that all of the available area of ​​the three buildings of the World Trade Center and the building of the International Convention Centre is used up to an inch, and this year geometric contrivance could still accommodate more. However, no casualties could not have done. 227 companies still left behind. As many as 227 companies and will not be able to demonstrate their achievements at the exhibition Computex. Poor, poor company! On June 6 in Taipei will open the 26 th in a row show IT-products Computex Taipei, the largest in Asia and second largest in the world after the Hanover CeBit. Among the exhibitors - the famous corporation Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Philips, Toshiba and Infineon Technologies. Among local manufacturers, whose names' on hearing "- the corporation Acer, AsusTek Computer, BenQ, Mitac International, VIA Technologies and others, a total of 1,312 companies, who will present their projects at the 2,907 exhibition stands. It is expected that the exhibition will visit the 150 thousand people, of whom 33 thousand - from abroad. Thus, to be broken last year's record, according to organizers - the Taiwan Council for Development of Foreign Trade (TAITRA, Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and Taiwan Computer Association (TCA, Taiwan Computer Association). Last year, the exhibition, which presented the achievement of 1,288 companies in 2,853 booths, attended by 130 thousand people. Unfortunately, we could not in time to finish construction of an additional pavilion, which was begun last year specifically for Computex, so that the show never reached 227 companies submitting a request. As always, the basis of production will make electronics - computers and accessories, players digital audio and video, liquid crystal displays, are one of the most rapidly growing areas in Taiwan, drives, electronic kiosks, communication, memory, and added to this year's hall automotive Electronics, WiMAX pavilion and the Japanese pavilion. Along with the listed course will be presented as we are interested primarily handheld devices - PDAs, communicators, GPS-navigator and digital music players. Despite the fact that the Computex 2005, which we also managed to visit was quite varied and interesting, the company is mainly represented by the development already demonstrated earlier at CeBit, so there were no sensations. What awaits us this year? Will we see something completely new? Most likely, yes.

Contest Best Choice Award

Last year's prize of Asus

As usual, in the framework of Computex is a competition Best Choice Award, in which a jury composed of representatives from governments and large companies, experts and professors specialized areas of the National Taiwan University, to determine the best exhibits are among the novelties of the exhibition. The purpose of the contest, first held in the year 2001, is to promote technological progress in Taiwan's IT-sector. Despite the short history, the prize has already gained a positive reputation in the market: winners consistently honored the attention of the media, and awards ceremony always attracts a large number of visitors. This year's competition is allocated a special place. The exhibition organizers have identified the ceremony as one of the key events. This year's winners will be selected in 11 categories, and the list of categories has undergone since last year some changes. First of all, to our surprise vanished category Mobile Products, representing special interest to us. Added new category Car Eletrconics Products (electronic devices for cars) and Software (software).As in the past year, all bidders will be three stages, as a result of the jury will select 22 winners to be announced in the first day of the exhibition, immediately following the ceremony. One of the most promoted at last year's Computex was the company AsusTek Computer: besides submitted its PDA Asus MyPal A636 GPS, recognized as the best in the category of Mobile Products. Among the winners were also laptop Asus V6000V and LCD ASUS PM17T 17. "Apparently, this year the company voznamerilas repeat the success with their new developments in UMPC (Ultra-Mobile PC, ultra-portable computer).'ll Tell you about them.

The Giants, face off sizes UMPC

Our readers will remember about "Origami", which was announced at the March CeBit exhibition in Hanover, Microsoft and its partners in the project - Taiwan's Asustek, the South Korean Samsung Electronics, Sony Japanese and Chinese Founder Group. It was then demonstrated the first examples of "ultra-mobile" PCs (UMPC, Ultra-Mobile Computers), developed under the project. Equipped with seven-inch touch screen UMPC possess small size and weight of 800-900 g, with the full functionality of a desktop PC, which is responsible for their title.

Asus R2H

At Computex 2006 Asustek Computer will present their model of UMPC, known as the R2H. The company has informed us that the show will be a modified version of a computer, an early model of which was presented in March in Hannover. At the present time is the final stage of optimization as the overall performance of the computer and the battery life. Used in the development of technology "Power4Gear +" will increase the battery life R2H for an hour, compared with the model of Q1, already released on the market by Samsung. Thus, the battery UMPC will be to feed for 4 hours. Usovershenstovannaya battery does not come as standard, and will be supplied additionally on request. Interestingly, despite an increase in battery power, the total weight R2H managed to bring up to 830, the official release R2H is expected in late July-early August. The model will be available in two flavors - standard and with built-in GPS-antenna. In cases oboih UMPC Asus brand will be equipped with a fingerprint scanner and web camera for video telephony. The new form factor, providing the presence of GPS-antenna, as well as fingerprint, will be first shown at Computex 2006. Price of new items is estimated at $ 1000, but the company's management hopes to reduce its ultimately up to $ 900. For comparison - a model of Q1 from Samsung applies a price of $ 1099, and the American model of "eo", released by TabletKiosk, now you can buy for $ 899. The major markets spread R2H will be Europe, the USA, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, where the company laptops are very popular. Is also expected at the June show in Taipei will present the first Tablet PC brand Asus. Unfortunately, additional information on this category of products we could not be obtained. We only know that the first model will be named R1.

UMPC based on the "stuffing" VIA: SmartCaddie (left) and eo (right)

As we found out the company VIA Technologies, a manufacturer of low-power processors and chipsets, are also working towards the UMPC. In the 3 rd quarter, the company announced the new developments that will significantly reduce the thickness of the UMPC, told us at the Department of Marketing Keith Kowal (Keith Kowal). Currently available models on the market have an average thickness of 22-25 mm.It is possible that working samples will also be presented at the exhibition. Recall that a processor VIA C7-M ULV chipset and VIA VN800 from VIA, presented for the first time at CeBIT this year, now form the basis eo UMPC from TabletKiosk, mentioned above, as well as models SmartCaddie, manufactured in Japan for $ 99 thousand yen ($ 880) by PBJ.

Horror Susanin, or celebration of Taiwanese GPS-navigators

Over the last year production of GPS-navigators in Taiwan has undergone takeoff. According to a study conducted by a division of the Research Institute of Industrial Technology (Industrial Technology Research Institute), Taiwan's market for GPS-devices was estimated last year at $ 1.75 billion, which represents nearly 80% growth compared with the results of the previous year. This year it is expected the next round of growth to $ 2.26 billion According to the publication of the newspaper Apple Daily, especially the lucky companies Holux Technology, GlobalSat Technology, RoyalTek and E-Ten Information Systems, whose sales will grow in the second half by 20-30%. In general, in the near future the demand for GPS-navigators will grow to 100 million units, due to a number of events. So, after the September 11 tragedy in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission submitted a draft E911, according to which, starting next year, all mobile phones in the U.S. must be equipped with simple navigation functions, which will instantly determine the location of the caller. In addition, the European Union passed a bill obliging the GPS-equipped devices, all the police cars and trucks. This prospect and the growth of production, of course, could not be reflected in the exhibition. Moreover, judging from the number announced in last month on the site Computex GPS-receivers are expected to show a festival of navigators. Their products in this field will represent the company Tatung, eBonTek, Cheng Holin, PolStar, Supa, E-Ten Information Systems, as well as many others, all - more than 40 companies, the newspaper Apple Daily. By the way, E-Ten, according to our information, preparing a surprise for us. The exhibition will present the model X-10 "Pathfinder", which combines the functionality of a GPS-navigator, digital video and audio player, and game consoles.

X-10 Pathfinder

Here are its features:
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
• Processor: Samsung 2440 400 MHz CPU
• Memory: 128MB Flash RAM ROM/64Mb
• Display: 3.5-inch TFT LCD, 320x240 QVGA, horizontal scan
• Memory Cards: MiniSD
• Interfaces: chipset Bluetooth CSR BC04, highly sensitive GPS chipset SIRFstar III, DAB / DMB chip for Band III / L-Band, miniUSB 1.1
• Power supply: Removable Li-Ion battery, 1300 mAh
• Multimedia: FM-radio with features RDS-TMC (Traffic Message Channel), support formats MP3, WMA, MPEG4, WMV, H.264, 3GP, JPG, BMP
• Dimensions: 136.7h91.1h16.7 mm

This quantitative innovations expected from E-Ten, is not limited. Despite the fact that the company's press service heroically withstood the onslaught of our early and did not disclose the secret of the main surprise, we take it upon myself to draw some conclusions based on their poster on the occasion of the exhibition. In addition to the Pathfinder-a poster also promises GPS PDA Phone and Pocket PC Phone. In the case of Pocket PC Phone we are probably talking about the modified version of the M600 Communicator, is now known as the M600 +.According to information received from first-hand, the specifications of the new device is as follows:

• OS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition
• Processor: Samsung S3C 2440 400 MHz
• Display: 2.8 ", 240x320, 65,536 colors LTPS TFT-LCD
• Memory: 256 MB Flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM
• Memory cards: SD / MMC / SDIO
• Interfaces: GSM-module 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GPRS Class B / Multi-slot Class 10, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b)
• Power supply: Removable Li-Ion Battery 1440 mAh (3.5-4 hours of talk time and 150-200 hours in standby)
• Camera: Built-in, 2-megapixel
• Dimensions and weight: 111.7 x 60.7 x 22 mm, 174 g

Communicator E-ten M600 +

June 6, slightly open and the veil of mystery over the communicator on which the company described briefly at a recent press conference in Dubai, and briefly mentioned at a conference in Moscow. According to available information, the new product, which presumably will be released this fall, learning a slim (19 mm), equipped with a GPS-antenna and wireless communication modules Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, along with an infrared port. Rumors confirmed. At this time, to everyone's delight fans of the CCP.

And so on and so forth and so on

- 4 large exhibition halls. Transfer - only a fraction of the information that companies try to keep secret. We are confident that there will be a lot of interesting, because Taiwan is considered now one of the most advanced countries in the production of various electronics. Unfortunately, ODM-makers (on-demand manufacturers) do not present their products at Computex, so that the company HTC, is so interesting to us, nor will we. Nevertheless, we think that the news of her, in addition to those listed, will also be. And we will try as far as possible quickly and thoroughly acquaint you with them. Sources, Materials:

MakTsentr congratulates twenty thousandth user PocketGPS Pro

October 3 at the main office of MakTsentr ceremonial awarding of the 20000th user navigation system PocketGPS Pro. At the end of 2005. was presented with a gift 10000th user PocketGPS Pro. But time stands still, and lovers of comfortable ride becomes more and more. And then came the day when we award 20 000 users PocketGPS Pro. They became Andrew Zolotopup.

Andrew Zolotopup, 20000th user PocketGPS, and Alexander Kolobov, a leading manager of PocketGPS Pro

"Andrew, we want to congratulate you and hand you a diploma certifying that you - the 20000th user navigation system PocketGPS Pro. In addition, we want to give you as a gift to a new sound system iSteroid. This accessory has received an award from the popular magazine "T3" as the best retro accessory.

Gift - a new sound system iSteroid

We hope you enjoy listening to your favorite music and free roads, not only in the capital and beyond. And in turn we will try to ensure products' MakTsentr "and further continued to please you" - said Dmitriy Markovich Havzhu - Director of MakTsentr. Andrew, in turn, also said a few words: "Thank you, I am very pleased congratulations! I wish your company to continue you have passed these awards. I think that you necessarily will soon be 30 and the 40000th user and to stay so in the future. I, for example, bought the program a second time, since the first was unfortunately lost forever. " Andrew kindly agreed to answer a few questions. This is a short interview we publish below.

Interview with the 20000th user PocketGPS Pro

MakTsentr: whence arose your interest in car navigation? Andrew: The question itself is the answer. I drive a car. And not just on the highway, and in Moscow. Without a driver. MakTsentr: Where did you learn about the navigation system PocketGPS Pro? Andrew: I buy a map for the second time. First time ago, and it ceased to be relevant. Moreover, there were some improvements, and we had to pay extra to get them. As a result, the card was lost, along with the CCP. MakTsentr: what you purchased? How do you plan to use it (and may already be using). Andrew: In many countries where I had come, navigation works in full. And not on individual devices, like us, and for established automotive applications. It's convenient. And you want to and we finally came to this. Two of my recent cars fitted with GPS navigators normally, but alas ... Zhdems ... And I plan on it (the program) to use, as would have seemed a strange move to ease the city of Moscow by car. MakTsentr: Do not you think the program too complicated or, conversely, too simple? Andrew: While I have nothing to say about this except that I, as before, we use a certain set of functions. I feel so comfortable. And we are not afraid of difficulties. MakTsentr: What do you like in the navigation system PocketGPS Pro, which functions are missing? Andrew: Like what it is. Suppose that in this form and on a separate device, but there is! What is missing? I have not found the function notation waypoints on the "check boxes." Probably, there is no such function. And often leave an unfamiliar area is home! ) MakTsentr: are you satisfied with the quality of the map? Andrew: I have not noticed any inaccuracies, and not looking for. That is constantly annoying is the fact that I often "food" next to the road and the program hysterically demands that turned.Especially often it happens in the suburbs. In particular, Kaluga highway (almost always). And more often late in turns, and if it is a great outcome somewhere in the area of ​​TTC, then navigate to the card, I would not. Well, I'm not the first day in Moscow and the navigator is only a hint.)) MakTsentr: Please tell us briefly about yourself: how old are you? Andrew: I am 34. MakTsentr: In what area do you work? Andrew: Human communication.))) MakTsentr: How long ride on a car? Andrew: For 10 years MakTsentr: how a GPS-receiver are you using? Andrew: I do not know what it is called, it just works via bluetooth ... Sources, Materials:

Press conference of HTC, Moscow, March 2007

March 14, 2007 the company HTC (High Tech Computers Corp.) Officially introduced in Russia (Moscow) three new mobile devices based on Windows Mobile: Smartphone HTC S710, HTC P3400 communicator and the flagship model of a new class HTC X7500. At a presentation attended by HTC vice president of business in Europe, Florian Seiche, Regional Manager (Russia), Scott Cheng, marketing manager for Europe, Diana Stoudmann, as well as vice president of Brightpoint Finland Mika Sarkkinen, who kindly provided some comments and clarifications regarding the company's plans in general and in the Russian market in particular. Each of these devices have already been fairly well covered in the pages of HPC.ru, but for convenience we repeat the main points and features for each model. HTC S710, also known as Vox, consists of a smartphone in a new form factor: side-slider with QWERTY-keyboard. As conceived by HTC, this handset is designed primarily for people who appreciate simplicity and freedom in communication, as well as for users who want to gain instead of a regular phone more functional and, most importantly, the compact and not too complicated device. Thus, when folded S710 looks more like a normal mobile phone with a large 2.4-inch display. This mode is well suited for conventional telephone communications. In the same with extended keyboard, you can comfortably work with SMS or email. HTC S710 - one of the first devices running the new operating system Windows Mobile 6. Cost of new items in the Russian retail will be about 16,500 rubles.

HTC S710

Key features HTC S710:
• Operating system: Windows Mobile 6
• Processor: TI OMAP 850 200 MHz
• Memory: 64MB RAM and 128MB ROM
• Display: 2.4 inch, 320x240 resolution, with automatic switching to landscape mode when you open the keyboard
• Standards Support: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Bluetooth 2.0 c support profile 2ADP
• Wi-Fi
• 2 megapixel camera
• Slot for microSD memory cards
• Dimensions: 102 x 50 x 19 mm and weighs 140 g.

The second device, shown HTC, has become the communicator P3400, about the mysterious disappearance of data on which the site of HTC, we recently wrote. According to the company, this model is aimed at business users, but also may well be interested and youth audience. HTC P3400 is based on a TI OMAP 850, c 200 MHz, running the operating system, Windows Mobile 5, has a built-in Bluetooth 2.0 c support profile A2DP. P3400 is also equipped with a QVGA display with a diagonal of 2.8 inch, 2 megapixel camera and works in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Of the characteristic features is the support cards format SD, while the majority of new products equipped with a slot microSD or miniSD. Probably a traditional SD card slot is needed for additional upgrade the device by using SDIO-periphery. According to Florian Seiche, in the Russian retail novelty will cost 12,999 rubles. Given the quite reasonable price, P3400 may well become "popular" communicator.

HTC P3400

And last model of the presented at the presentation (but not the last among the lineup), became the HTC Advantage X7500. A short preview of this device, you can read in our library. Here we give only the comments of representatives HTC about new items. According to Florian Seiche, HTC Advantage is currently the most powerful handheld device for mobile office and combines the most advanced technologies.The main advantages over a laptop HTC believes the compact size and light weight, the ability to always be online, instantly notified of incoming email, instant activate the device, all necessary wireless interfaces: GSM / GPRS / EDGE, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. But before the traditional communicators - the big 5-inch screen with VGA resolution, which allows you to work comfortably with both documents and e-mail and browse the Web page. Built-in video output allows you to show presentations on the big screen directly from the device. Thus, according to HTC, Advantage X7500 should be a perfect companion for business travelers who work on the road is important as well as office work. Estimated date of appearance on the market the first half of this year, recommended retail price for Russia - 44000 rubles.

HTC new items early 2007

In addition to presenting new products, Florian Seiche briefly outlined the history of the company HTC, summed up last year, and very sparingly about the plans for the future: "Following a given in late 2006, the rate of production of mobile devices, HTC focuses on continued growth in 2007, according to an extensive plan. We start the year with the enviable position of offering customers innovative products, the best not only in terms of functionality, but also in terms of design. This makes them truly unique in a market where everything is growing demand for "smart" device, rather than simply beautiful. " In addition to general information, HPC.ru also managed to get some special comments from Scott Cheng, Country Manager of HTC in Russia. According to him, the Russian market is quite a priority for HTC, in 2006 the share of the NTS in the Russian market of communicators was 43.01%, which is a good indicator. This year, HTC expects to increase the number of sold devices, thanks to a wide range of products. And presented a model - it is precisely those products that will allow any user to opt for a "smart" devices: S710 - for beginners, P3400 - as a "workhorse" for entertainment, X7500 - as a serious business tool. In response to our questions about other news, Scott Cheng kindly comment on the exit HTC P4450, also known under the name Kaiser. The model should go on sale in the second half of this year, information about the cost, unfortunately, are not made public. Appears on the Russian market of smartphones, similar HTC S620 (Excalibur), while not to be expected. Scott Chang in particular stated that "while these devices are not as familiar to mainstream users, and soon the supply of similar models probably will not. But in the line smartphone slider, in contrast, will soon be updated. Asked about the development of the X-series line, which is now represented by one Advantage, Scott Cheng said: "The world does not stand still, everything changes, we too are changing. Therefore, all things are possible. " Well, we just have to wait most of these changes, and probably not wait too long, given the rapid growth range of communicators and other "smart" devices. We in turn will keep you, our dear readers, aware of all the most recent developments in PDA and kommunikatorostroeniya. The authors, translation:

Communicators, smart phones and navigators CeBIT 2007

So, a week ago ended in CeBIT 2007, the tradition took place in Hanover from March 15 to 21. It's time to take stock. Despite some discouragement about the event, prevailed in the forecasts of experts, its organizer, the company Deutsche Messe AG, it seems, was satisfied with the results. We have also formed a somewhat different impression. From the perspective of an ordinary visitor, who came to see the latest innovations, the exhibition every year loses appeal. Recall that many major market players, among them, for example, Nokia, refused to participate in CeBIT. However, the organizers have managed to reverse the situation. It is estimated that this year's exhibition was visited by 10% more than in 2006, ie a total of 480 thousand people. According to one member of the Board of Deutsche Messe, this exhibition marks a turning point in the future path to success. Next year will be a complete change of concept of CeBIT, which will now be based not on the presentation of expected new products, and the results of this year. So that the event becomes more severe, losing to a greater extent their entertaining nature, the emphasis has shifted from simple consumer to business visitors. In this regard, particularly revealing statistic of the year - the number of professionals who have visited at CeBIT, has increased by 14 thousand persons compared to the previous year and reached 379 thousand Another feature of the previous exhibition - a huge area occupied by the Russian pavilion. This year, Russia became the first partner country of CeBIT. There were invited more than 150 Russian companies. Special activity there, though, was not observed, one could even point out a certain coolness in the reception. According to official statistics, in the central pavilion of the Russian exposition was visited by 175,000 visitors. Compared with the total number of visitors - much less than half, almost a third. It is unlikely that this one can blame the organizers. Most likely, say some inexperience on our part. For ordinary consumers here were not too many interesting things, mostly - a demonstration of advances in IT-industry, software development and solutions of interest to businesses and producers.

Clou - Glofiish X800

In general, let us from the numbers and rhetoric Finally, we turn to the latest and the mobile industry. The highlight of the program can be considered a long-awaited device from the company E-TEN Information Systems - PDA Glofiish X800. This is a landmark for E-TEN product - a pioneer of parameters such as support for 3G and 3,5 G, display-equipped with VGA and Windows Mobile operating system 6.The company is gaining momentum in the consumer segment models of smartphones, it is long-postponed release of the device to third-generation networks. Finally, it happened, and the manufacturer tried to model not only remembered as "the first 3G-smartphone from E-TEN». It should be noted that in addition to memorable, easily recognizable key innovations in the technical parameters, X800 released an unusual design. As with other communicators line Glofiish, this device supports networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE, equipped with a GPS-receiver, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. Curiously, the company still has not released a full specification of the device. Obviously, the developers leave themselves room to maneuver in case of changing any properties. For example, the display size are not reported, however, is just one option, which the company is unlikely to change. Here is what was known about the Glofiish X800 in the exhibition:

• OS Windows Mobile 6.0
• Samsung SC3 2442 processor with 400 MHz
• TFT-LCD with a resolution of 640x480 pixels, 65K colors
• 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM
• Slot for microSD memory cards
• GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS / HSDPA
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g) and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
• 2 megapixel camera with autofocus
• VGA-camera for video telephony
• FM-tuner
• GPS-module based on the chipset SiRFstar III, support TMC service
• Lithium Polymer Battery 1530 mAh
• Dimensions - 113.5 x60, 5x15, 8 mm

So, X800 were not equipped with a large display, changes were made only permit, the diagonal is left unchanged. It should be noted that the expectations of the "big" screen provoked by the manufacturer's press releases on the announcement of new items. But let us all find the positive points: the dimensions of X800 is not very different from the compact model for networks of GSM - Glofiish X500, whose dimensions are 113x60x16 mm. You also can not deny that the image quality has increased significantly, and the amount of information that can fit on the screen has increased, albeit in reduced form. Glofiish X800 - a worthy continuation of the idea of ​​Glofiish X500 and a worthy competitor to 3G-model HTC Trinity with activated GPS-functions. True, compared to the last he has a tremendous advantage, thanks to VGA-display. In addition, the new operating system adds device relevance in the eyes of ordinary customers. According to preliminary data, the new product will be released in the second quarter of this year. Cost information is not there. We can only wait for the official data, but for now invite all wishing to get acquainted with the photoshoot Glofiish X800.

Communicator ASUS P526, and other tempting new items

Booth of ASUSTeK Computer delighted visitors by several curious novelties from the pocket and Related Devices.Primarily, this is a long discussion, but was submitted just now Communicator ASUS P526, also known under the code name Pegasus, a smartphone with QWERTY-keyboard, ASUS M530w, previously mentioned as ASUS ARIES, as well as new original ultra-mobile PCs. However, first things first. Communicator ASUS P526 - successor model range in a candybar with a touch screen and numeric keypad that appears after the ASUS P525. New markedly different both in functionality and design. There was support for an integrated GPS (based on the chipset SiRF Star III) and EDGE. The model has become thinner (15.4 mm) and light (115 g). In this case, the manufacturer donated the performance, instead of setting a 416 MHz Intel nauseam teeth on TI OMAP 850 200 MHz, which is probably very upset fans of the former powerful solutions from ASUSTeK. Decreased and the size of the display device - up to 2.6 inch at the same QVGA (240x320 pixels). Moreover, no additional details about the parameters of the new items are not reported. As for the design ASUS P526, immediately striking absence of a joystick, which is somewhat offset by a wheel Jog Dial. In general, the appearance of new items produced less striking impression than intended for business users predecessor ASUS P525. The next unit, submitted ASUS, - smartphone M530w. This is - the perfect solution for those who have to maintain an intense e-mails. In addition, this response ASUSTeK numerous models in the style of Blackberry HTC, Samsung, Motorola and other manufacturers. The smartphone is made in a candybar with QWERTY-keyboard, different details - the order of 13.8 mm and easily - around 110 grams. With regard to communication capabilities, in this regard ASUS M530 has, unfortunately, incomplete gentlemanly set: there are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g), as well as cellular networks GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS . Standards such as HSDPA and EDGE are not supported. Complete the picture of a 2-megapixel camera with macro function and recognition of business cards. It is striking that the company is actively taken up the promotion of new versions of Windows Mobile 6. In addition to the ASUS P526 and ASUS M530w, initially working on its basis, ASUSTeK will release version of Windows Mobile 6 Professional Communicator ASUS P735, presented at the end of last year, based on Windows Mobile 5.0. Continuing examination of new products from Asus. In addition to smart phones and communicators, the company's stand showed ASUS T83 - a new ultra-mobile PC-like ultra-slim notebook-transformer. This UMPC is equipped with a standard for its class with 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, which can rotate relative to the module with the QWERTY-keyboard. In the arsenal of devices: Processor Via C7-M processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM (optionally up to 2 GB), HDD with at least 30 GB built-in GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and camera. Weighs computer - 950 in standalone mode can work up to five or six hours. Agree characteristics - very good. Functioning device running Windows XP Tablet Edition. Another portable device that was demonstrated at the stand of ASUSTeK, - navigator ASUS S102, announced at the beginning of this year. This is a typical GPS-navigator, significant more for the company ASUSTeK, than for ordinary users. The fact that the S102 has marked out the manufacturer on the market of portable navigation devices - the so-called Portable Navigation Device (PND). Of its highlights may be noted perhaps that the ability to play music and recognize the voice commands. Everything else is pretty generally by modern standards - GPS-module based on SiRFstar III with internal antenna, 3.5-inch touchscreen display with QVGA (320x240 pixels), with 64 MB of ROM and RAM, a slot for an SD card, etc. .

Gigabyte in their repertoire

The following interesting for us to party CeBIT, company Gigabyte, demonstrated new communicators based on Windows Mobile 6 Professional - GSmart q60 and GSmart t600, first shown last month at the 3GSM World Congress. Model GSmart t600 continues and develops the idea of ​​mobile TV receivers. This device supports digital TV standards in the mobile and traditional options - DVB-H, DVB-T, and T-DMB and DAB. Counting on such opportunities t600 display has a VGA resolution (640x480 pixels). In addition, the company even changed their habits and slightly increased the screen size - up to 2.6 inches diagonally. Productive machine - on board not only the processor Marvel (formerly Intel XScale) PXA270 clocked at 520 MHz, and increased memory - 96 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM. In terms of communications capabilities model is nothing special - supported by cellular networks GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz), wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) interface and Bluetooth 2.0. The second device, GSmart q60, by contrast, boasts unusual for Gigabyte communications capabilities. This is the first product from this manufacturer, is designed to work in 3G WCDMA networks with support for high-speed standard HSDPA, in addition to the three conventional band networks GSM / GPRS. It is noteworthy that this is also the first model of Gigabyte, designed as a candybar with QWERTY-keyboard. Unlike many smartphones in a similar form factor, GSmart q60 swell the ranks of just Communicators - models with a touchscreen and other advantages. For product Gigabyte had a sufficiently large display - 2.5 diagonal inches, and resolution - the standard 320x240. Also used by Marvel PXA270 processor clocked at 520 MHz. I must say that size GSmart q60 for these parameters are small - 111h64h14 mm. Around - it's a good combination of model, it is able to compete with, for example, a series iPAQ hw69xx from HP. Both models go on sale in May and June this year. In addition, Gigabyte has demonstrated to the public and has already presented a model - and Communicators GSmart i300 GSmart i120, was issued in the past year. First, i300 - a smartphone with GPS-module, has repeatedly mentioned in our news and the second, - i120 review which has long been possible to read in the "Library to HPC.ru", supports reception of analogue television. Both work on the basis of Windows Mobile 5.0 with Service Pack AKU3, equipped with 2.4-inch display and 256 MB of RAM. Another interesting new product from Gigabyte belongs to another class of devices. This ultra-mobile PC called the Gigabyte U60, operating on the basis of the operating system Windows Vista. U60 - debut Taiwanese manufacturer. The first UMPC from Gigabyte boasts a retractable QWERTY-keyboard and a 6.5-inch touch screen with a standard for devices of this class of 800x480 pixels. Model is fairly compact and light - weight is 740 grams. Based on the new processor VIA C7-M processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 512 or 768 MB of RAM, and from 20 to 40 GB hard drive. Of the communication capabilities - wireless networks Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), as well as Ethernet, cellular networks are not supported. Provides a VGA-camera for video conferencing. It seems that this model is based on the same platform as the ultra-mobile PC from a company Medion, submitted earlier this year at CES 2007.

Samsung Strikes Back

Samsung has not been pampered with visitors from the premiers of smartphones and communicators. In this segment, it limit the display is presented in the February models. In particular, interested persons could get acquainted with the device Ultra Smart F700 - a sort of response to the Korean manufacturer's iconic iPhone from Apple. The main feature of the model - the almost complete lack of buttons on the front panel and control primarily through the touch screen, focused on the fingers rather than stylus. Conspicuous differences from the iPhone - slide-out side QWERTY-keyboard, much more compact and, consequently, display a smaller diagonal of 2.78 inches (resolution 440h220 pixels). In general, except for some overlapping of design elements and "Finger" interface model is quite different from the iPhone functionality - for example, maintained high-speed standard HSDPA, and also has an impressive 5-megapixel camera. One of the novelties of shock Samsung, also demonstrated at CeBIT, belongs to a class UMPC. This second generation of devices of this type submitted by the manufacturer. The model expands the range of UMPC based on Windows Vista, which only began to emerge this year. Samsung Q1 Ultra differs from its predecessors, especially design. So, the PC appeared separated in two sides of the display QWERTY-keyboard designed for typing with your thumbs on the scales. The model has a higher resolution screen - WSVGA (1024x600 pixels), thin and postroynela. Interestingly, the Samsung Q1 Ultra can boast, and indicators for battery life - up to 3.5 hours of standard 4-cell battery up to 6 hours on a 6-cell battery. This, of course, does not record time, the exhibition has been noticed and more "enduring" instances, however, too bad. The communication capabilities of UMPC manifests itself is very versatile. The manufacturer claimed to support 10/100 Ethernet, WLAN 802.11b / g, HSDPA / WiBRO and Bluetooth 2.0. However, it's time to switch to other demonstrative stands.

Mio A501 communicator, and other navigators

The exposition Mio Technology reigned orange mood, inviting to go on the road. Among a heap of different GPS-devices, found a new communicator Mio Digi-Walker A501, for which is very good definition of "small yes deletion. This compact model has received a not too large 2.7-inch touchscreen display and is designed to operate in four frequency ranges networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE. As to merit the unit is a 2-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, Bluetooth 2.0 Interface with the profile A2DP. GPS-functionality provides a module-based chipset SiRFStar III. Optional device supports TMC-services. In short, the device is a simpler and more compact version of the communicator Mio A700. However, in comparison with his elder brother, A501 and there than to brag. For example, 1 GB of internal memory ROM, plus the possibility to use flash card format SD, a more advanced camera and data transfer standard EDGE. Mio also introduced a new line of GPS-navigators - Mio C520, Mio C520t, C320 and Mio C220. The first three devices - an unusual widescreen model. They are equipped with 4.3-inch displays, which allow for work to display information on the screen in two zones: one output card, and another - the data on the route. Two older models C520 and C520t feature Bluetoth, which allows their use as a hands-free devices for calls from mobile phones. Mio C320 has such an opportunity is provided. Is the oldest model is the cradle with integrated TMC-receiver. All three of Navigator supports playback of music (MP3), and older models display still images, but also equipped with a calculator, calendar and games. Low-end model lineup, the navigator Mio C220, emphasized simple and nezateyliv. By the standard 3.5-inch display is attached as a standard set of features and capabilities. Mio Technology is also demonstrated and familiar models - Pocket PC Mio P350 and a multimedia navigator Mio H610.

Microsoft and mobile operators: news from the fields

If last year's CeBIT, Microsoft has pleased visitors with two long tables with Windows Mobile devices, but this year things were a little different. The current exhibition in the exposition of the software giant, emphasis was placed on the Windows Vista and the devices on its basis. Mobile devices the same was allotted only a small corner table, among other products - Windows Home Server, ultramobile PCs and laptops based on Vista. A feeling that all his ardor to promote Windows Mobile company squandered at 3GSM World Congress, and now switched to another segment of its operations. Not much greater than Microsoft, has shown himself cellular operators. For example, T-Mobile demonstrated communicator T-Mobile Ameo, created based on the famous concept platform HTC Advantage, also known under the code name HTC Athena or the X7500. In addition, the mastodon and the operator has demonstrated smartphone T-Mobile MDA Mail, based on the platform HTC Excalibur (S620).In general, and she and another novelty is already very well known to the mobile public, so stop on them does not make sense. Among the major European operators, except that distinguished company O2, through its own version of Communicator, the slider HTC Herald (HTC P4350), presented at CeBIT, called the Xda terra. This device, unlike most of the analogues is based on the new edition of the operating system - Windows Mobile 6 Professional. In this form the device will soon be able to get subscribers to the network the network O2.

Ideas and concepts

Do not miss the chance to demonstrate their own development and not too well known in our Asian companies. For example, the Korean company BluebirdSoft presented to the public rather bulky device Pidion BM-500, which has significant similarities with the model of the GSmart i120 Gigabyte - the same design as the numeric keypad below the screen. In contrast, GSmart i120, Korean device equipped with a large display of 2.8 inches. This fact, as well as work in the networks CDMA EV-DO, and not GSM, to a large extent, present a formidable dimensions of the device. Looking for a fairly large buttons, one can say that the manufacturer is not too eager to downsize. In the arsenal Pidion BM-500 also observed 1.3-megapixel camera, slot for memory cards miniSD, Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth. Singapore manufacturer Qool Labs has demonstrated several models - QDA Glider, QDA Icon and QDA Twins. While QDA Icon was announced last year, two other QDA Twins and QDA Glider debuted at the show. The first notable for the fact that it is able to work both in GSM, as well as in CDMA. In addition, the Twins have an analog capable of accommodating two SIM-cards simultaneously. But alas, this device does not belong to the category of "smart" phones. Twins - a regular cell phone. Another product from this manufacturer, device QDA Glider, definitely attracts attention. By design, the device bit in common with the big hit last year - phone LG Chocolate. The model is a slider with a side QWERTY-keyboard. In this case, QDA Glider little more, but is based on OMAP850 processor with a clock frequency of 200 MHz and Windows Mobile 6 Professional, designed for networks of GSM / EDGE. In addition, the device is equipped with 2.8-inch display with QVGA (240x320 pixels), 2-megapixel camera, slot for memory cards microSD, Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth 1.2.

For dessert,

Of the curious concept simply impossible not to note four ultra-mobile PCs based on the new architecture from Intel - McCaslin, specially adapted for the UMPC. Two models of these four different unusual for a UMPC form factor. So, the first display is set relatively QWERTY-keyboard, like some mobile phones. The second UMPC implemented a more conventional option - module with display shifts, opening the QWERTY. The first is equipped with a 4.8-inch display, and the second - 4,3 inch. Model with shear display is equipped with more and GPS-module. As can be seen, the device class of ultra-mobile PCs are increasingly inclined to communicators. Two other concepts based on the McCaslin aimed mainly at young people here, apparently, the developers have taken care more about the democratic value and durability. Concepts from NEC and HTW Electronics also deserve mention. Phone HTW S116 Solar is a clamshell, which is best worn on the mind, not in her purse. The reason is simple - on the surface of the body is the solar battery that recharges the lithium-ion battery model. After 20-25 minutes spent in the sun, the user can talk on the phone for 40 minutes. Otherwise, the parameters of your mobile phone: 1.3-megapixel digital camera, QVGA-display and a slot for flash cards. I must say that the exhibition was held only a presentation without a demonstration of the device itself, but HTW promises to begin sales in China as early as next month. NEC Latticekey - is, in fact, the concept of interfaces, which are likely to be equipped with mobile phones of the future. Instead of inventing a way to cram a huge touchscreen display in a budget unit, the company went the other way - the buttons just do not subscribe to, and instruction displays the phone display. The fact is that when you put your finger on the keyboard, the display tells you how to proceed. Thus, on the one hand, the buttons may be responsible for a variety of functions, and with another - the user will not be confused. And finally - a concept almost from the category of science fiction. g.MOBIlab - helmet to control electronics through the power of thought. The system reads the various biosignals and translates them into understandable computer commands. Initially the system was designed to track the status of the user. However, the developer Guger Tecnologies suggests that potentially a solution can be used, for example, to control in games. According to the company, the technology is already commercialized - the size of a PDA iPAQ Pocket PC offered to hospitals and research institutes. Connect the system can as a laptop and a handheld computer. This toy is worth about 5,000 dollars. At the same time, our report from CeBIT came to an end. Recall that the next exhibition will be held in 2008, from 4 to 9 March. Stay tuned with us:) We, the translation: