Archive for January 18th, 2007

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Fujitsu-Siemens EDA

A slightly different product this, the Fujitsu-Siemens EDA is a new ruggedised Pocket PC, which has been specifically designed for the classroom, combining high-end specifications with a robust design. Being lightweight and compact the EDA can easily be carried in school bags or used within the classroom with confidence. The EDA features a bright 3.5-inch VGA display, which is clear and easy to read and also includes Bluetooth and Wireless LAN connectivity. Data is protected against accident loss by the persistent memory feature of Windows Mobile 5 Premium Edition, which ensures power shortages aren’t a problem. A full battery charge will last a typical day.

The aim is for it to be used in the classroom as an interactive learning device with WiFi access and specific software for school use. It is actually quite a well featured device with a competitve price point, when compared to the other ruggedised devices from Symbol and Intermec.

Fujitsu-Siemens EDA

Fujitsu-Siemens EDA Features:

  • Lightweight – unlike laptops or so-called “Ultra-Mobile PC’s”
  • Instant-on – the EDA is ready to use as soon as it’s switched on no waiting 10 minutes to boot-up or shut down
  • Small – it doesn’t dominate the learning environment
  • Robust – can easily withstand falling from a desk or the rigours of the school bag. Has undergone extensive quality tests, with “childproof” custom power and USB connection and comes with 2 year warranty as standard.
  • Connected – fast wireless connectivity via 802.11b/g or Bluetooth
  • Virus-free – the EDA’s operating system does not host computer viruses
  • Stamina – battery charge lasts a typical school day
  • Built-in – GPS ideal for location based learning and G.I.S. Applications low power consumption – unlike plug-in GPS units
  • Built-in Camera – capture material for later reference or creative projects

    • Fujitsu-Siemens EDA Specification:

  • Intel PXA270 624 MHz based
  • System memory (RAM) 64 MB
  • Flash memory (ROM) 128 MB
  • Supplied with 1GB SD Card
  • Full integrated SiRF Star III Chip
  • 3.5-inch VGA 480 x 640 colour transflective TFT
  • WLAN Integrated, 802.11 b/g
  • Bluetooth V1.2 Integrated
  • SD card/MM card (SD I/O)
  • Exchangeable Lithium-Ion battery, rechargeable, Main battery 1200 mAh
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 121 x 76 x 17.5 mm
  • Weight: app. 190g

    • The Fujitsu-Siemens EDA is available now from Clove Technology.

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    Matt

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    Posted in: Phones
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    Any interest in the i-Mate JAQ3?

    I know that some of my peers have got themselves i-Mate JAQ3’s to play with and review but I wondered what level of interest there was in this device?

    iMate JAQ3

    The JAQ3, manufactured by TechFaith Wireless, is fairly similar to the Samsung Blackjack and not a million miles away from the HTC Excalibur (HTC S620).

    Several people I know that have an HTC S620 like the device but have commented that they wish the S620 was PocketPC OS rather than Smartphone. The i-Mate JAQ3 may well suit those people wanting the form factor of the S620/Blackjack but the added advantage of PocketPC OS.

    I am hoping to get myself a JAQ3 as I am one of the people that likes the form factor of the Excalibur but I’m not a fan of the Smartphone OS. One thing that worries me is the apparent size of the JAQ3, it looks like a large device. If you take a look at the image below (borrowed from The Unwired) you can see how the JAQ3 compares to the HTC Universal and the HTC Hermes. The other thing that bothers me is the lack of 3G.

    Compare JAQ3

    i-Mate JAQ3 Specification:

  • Windows Mobile for PocketPC, AKU3.2
  • 200MHz TI OMAP 850 CPU
  • Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • WiFi 802.11b/g
  • 128mb ROM & 64mb RAM
  • Stereo Bluetooth 1.2
  • MicroSD card slot
  • 2.0 mega pixel camera
  • 2.4″ 320×240 65k LCD Touch Screen
  • 1200mAh battery
  • Size: 126 x 67.5 x 14.5mm
  • 160g with battery
  • 150Hrs standby/4Hrs talk
  • Scroll Wheel

    • EDIT: You can now buy a JAQ3 from Clove Technology and with our voucher code you can save £20! See this post for more details.

    I’d be very interested to hear you comments about the JAQ3, especially if you already have one!

    Matt

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    New server, new home

    Over the past months we have seen a rapid increase in our traffic levels, so much so that our poor old server couldn’t take the strain! Therefore, over the past few days we have been migrating the site over to a new dedicated webserver that should be our new home for a while.

    If you can see this post then your DNS has updated correctly and you are looking at the new site. There should be a vast speed improvement over our old site.

    If you notice anything strange or find anything broken then please email me (matt [at] tracyandmatt.co.uk) and let me know.

    I wish to thank Iain for the sterling job in moving the site so efficiently. The site move is something I have been dreading for a while but it seems to have gone smoothly and seamlessly so far. If that isn’t tempting fate then I don’t know what is!

    Matt

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    VITO Metronome released

    VITO Technology releases a new application – VITO Metronome. VITO Metronome is the easiest way to learn how to play musical instruments like violin or cello for beginners rhythmically at even pace. For violin fanatics, a helpful site like fiddlersguide.com is a blog for beginner and intermediate violinists, who want to improve their playing skills and become a better player. Start your learning journey now!

    VITO Metronome

    With VITO Metronome learning to play evenly becomes real pleasure. True musicians will appreciate the stylish and user-friendly interface. Simplicity and usefulness were two main ideas that have brought forward VITO Metronome.

    You can change as much as the tempo, measure and volume. For your convenience it is possible to immediately switch between preset tempos marked by the common Italian names, or you can also manually specify and correct the number of bits per minute. Another way to set the tempo is to tap it on the screen of Pocket PC or to press buttons on Smartphone.

    VITO Metronome offers most commonly used measures that can be easily changed. VITO Metronome can be easily operated by stylus or just with your fingers – pressing big onscreen buttons. VITO Metronome is available at vitotechnology.com for $9.95.

    VITO Technology ltd. is known for its high-tech products in the field of Windows Mobile and Symbian software, GPS navigation and custom projects. Introduced in the present article VITO Metronome is easy to use metronome for your Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone.

    Check out the product page HERE.

    Matt

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    Posted in: Apps & Games
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    SanDisk announce sponsorship of Ducati

    Great news for motor sports fans; Today SanDisk announced a two-year sponsorship of Ducati Corse’s MotoGP race team, a performance leader in the high-speed world of motorcycle racing.

    Ducati SanDisk

    SanDisk’s name and logo will appear on Ducati Corse MotoGP motorcycles, team clothing and riders’ leathers, the two companies said during the unveiling of Ducati’s Desmosedici GP7 racing motorcycle at the Wrooom MotoGP Event in Madonna di Campiglio.

    “SanDisk and Ducati share a passion for excellence in engineering and performance,” said Wes Brewer, vice president for consumer products marketing at SanDisk. “Our SanDisk Extreme® III and IV digital film cards have a global reputation for cutting-edge speed and innovation, much as Ducati has a global reputation for motorcycles that regularly beat the competition.”

    Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Corse, said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome SanDisk as a new partner in our MotoGP Project. Ducati and SanDisk are both dedicated to maximum performance, making the partnership a perfect fit.”

    MotoGP is among the world’s most popular motor sports, drawing annual season attendance exceeding two million and a worldwide television audience of more than five billion. The 2007 season features 18 races in 15 nations around the globe.

    “Photographers face almost as many challenges at the track as MotoGP riders. Having the fastest CompactFlash card in the market at 40MB per second* makes high-performance photography, especially in fast-action sports, much easier,” said Tanya Chuang, worldwide senior retail product marketing manager for digital imaging at SanDisk. “The fast read speed also reduces time away from the viewfinder, because images can be quickly offloaded through an Extreme FireWire Reader.”

    SanDisk plans to work closely with the wider photographic MotoGP community. Gigi Soldano, a highly respected MotoGP photographer said, “Capturing the many exciting moments of MotoGP racing, where riders can reach 200 miles per hour and can be millimeters above the track on tight turns, requires cameras and memory cards that are the fastest and most reliable in the world. SanDisk Extreme III and IV memory cards make my job easier, because I know I can shoot as rapidly as possible without worrying about losing that once-in-a lifetime image.”

    SanDisk and Ducati expect to announce more elements of their agreement in the months ahead.

    Matt

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