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By December 4, 2008 Read More →

HTC Touch HD – Question and Answers

Due to the large amount of questions we are getting on the HD we have decided to give it it’s very own post. All the questions and answers from the previous post (review) have been moved here also. One point to note is that after upgrading to Macromedia 7 on the device BBC iPlayer did work although it did still through the script warnings which I ignored and it did glitch a little (opera browser only)

HTC Touch HD
HTC Touch HD

Q. How does it handle PDF files? I have a tytn II but you cannot see much of a pdf without zooming in to around 200% I was wandering how this compared to the xperia x1, same res screen, just bigger as i carry a bunch of printed pdf’s with me for product information. Regards, Phil.

A. At 200% you would never need glasses. The system defaults normally to 78% but I find that 80 to 90% is perfect for the screen size.

Q. Does the proper youtube site work (not the client) after you have installed flash lite 3.1?

A. In short yes.

Q. Is there any chance of bbc iplayer working?

A. Trying to run iPlayer causes script warnings that freeze the device and I have never left it long enough to see it it would work after processing the script Sorry!

Q. Have installed any gps programs, and do they run smoothly?

A. TomTom 6 has been installed and works without issues.

Q. is there absolutely no chance of getting tv-out on this device

A. Not unless HTC re-design the handset.

Q. Do you think can be upgraded to WM7 when it comes out?

A. A device like this would (I’m Sure) be included by HTC and Microsoft for upgrade

Q. Looks like there is no option to attach a Lanyard, is this correct?

A. Correct there is no Lanyard area.

Q. in the unboxing you said 1560mah battery. is that correct?

A. If I did say that then I made a mistake, it’s 1360mAh – sorry!

Q. Does slingplayer use the whole screen?

A. Sorry I don’t have this to test.

Q. Could you see if it plays streaming video such as BBC News or CNN? It’s something that no one thus far has tested on the Touch HD!

A. Since this question was aimed at Tracy or Matt I’m not going to answer it as a matter of Principle.

Q. I would like to see how it handles Excel spreadsheets, also compared with the TytnII or any PDA with QVGA screen, as I own a TytnII and use a lot of spreadsheets.

A. Just for you I had a data analyst in my work run some very complex formulas and move them to and from the HD to the PC and he was well impressed. So much so that he now wants a WM device to do work from home.

Q. Could you let us know how the Touch is as a PDA? – in particular for email (gmail client or gmail via IMAP), text entry and calendar/pim.

A. For me this device works great as a PDA, comes with everything needed to run it as one and has no issue running emails or any of the items above.

Q. I use outlook web access a moderate amount for work email and calendar (since they won’t let unauthorised devices use their Exchange or Blackberry servers). Does either device have an advantage in accessing that?

A. I also use OWA and it works perfect with this phone, all the data you need is transferred from the OWA Server onto your phone and vice versa although I will say I am not a heavy user of this so some items may not run just as well

Q. One of my other options would be a more camera focused phone (eg LG Renoir), to eliminate another device from my pocket. Does the Renoir stack up against the HD in terms of syncing with Outlook, managing calendar/tasks and contacts?

A. Unfortunately until we get a Renoir we cannot answer this question!

Q. Is Matt enjoying the device too much to be torn away and post his thoughts for us minions?

A. Not at all, he would love to but I asked to do this review so blame me for the delay. Sorry!

Q. Is there an on screen keyboard?  What is it like? 
How does the onscreen keyboard (if there is one!) compare to SPBFull Screen keyboard software? 

A. There is indeed an onscreen keyboard although the actual size of the keys does not differ greatly (maybe 1 or 2 mm) from the Touch Diamond.The latest SPB Keyboard software has far bigger keys than th inbuilt keyboard. One thing i do like thought that is quite big is the Phone Pad which can be used like a STD phone pad and with T9.

Q. I currently use a TyTnII and I love the built in keyboard but hate the smaller screen having formerly owned an IpaqHX2490.  Bigger screen or built in keyboard? 

A. For me it will always be bigger screen but then I like watching streaming and movies on my phone too.

Q. Can this be the iPhone beater?

A. Short and simple answer to this is NO. Why not? It just wasn’t made by Apple. The device is supperior to the iPhone in many ways but the whole iPhone thing is just style. The phrase "I have an iPhone 3G" runs better than "I han an HTC Touch HD".

Q. I would love a comparison between Touch HD, Omina, X1, and Touch Pro.

A. I’ll see what I can do on this one, Don’t have many the Omnia or X1 to compare with just now.

21st November 2008

Q. Does this mobile have aGPS?

A. It sure does

Q. Are you able to test any third party software? something with ‘turn-by-turn’ instructions?

A. Can you give me an example of a piece of software you would like tested?

Q. Is it possible to install VLC player?

A. Unless you use the original test cab by VLC then no. VLC pulled the plug on their Windows Mobile compatible software a while ago and have no intentions to work on it again.

Q. I have read the video recording is 320×240, any truth to that?

A. This is indeed correct.

Q. Is there any itunes compatibility? especially for play-lists. any 3rd party software that does this easily?

A. Still Reviewing

Q. how you would rate this as a business phone?

A. This really would depend on the sort of business you are in. For example is you are a builder, forget it! If you are a business traveller then it would be ideal depending on the apps etc… you would need to be using.

Q. How does it compare against a Blackberry bold or storm?

A. The only one of these that I have had experience with yet is the BB Bold which in my view is not as good as the HD. On the other hand there were several features of the BB Bold which I loved (see my review). I think the more fair comparison should be the Storm and the HD which I plan to do when I get hold of a Storm to review (any offers anyone?)

Q. What size card will this take?  I heard that it won’t accept 16gb?  Is this true?

A. I’m told that the HD can accept 16GB SDHC cards but I don’t have one to try.

Q. What’s the MP3 playback like? Can you have it constantly on in the background no matter what other application your using? Is the processor capable of keeping it going when using other heavy apps? i.e. GPS?

A. Yes to both of these questions. The processor allows multiple apps to run and have the MP3 playback running smoothly in the background on Windows Media player.

Q. Did the GPS lag?

A. In the tests I done using Google Maps there was slime to no lag at all. The only thing I did notice was that Google maps using the GPS in my area got a little confused as the street layout is at least 7 years out of date.

Q. What would your rating out of 10 be?

A. I personally would rate this phone at 9 / 10. The missing 1 mark would be as a result of the position of the MicroSD slot, the inability to delete more than 1 mail message at a time and the fact that it does not offer portrait mode for a lot of apps.

 

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By December 3, 2008 Read More →

Press Release: Motorola Introduces MOTOROKR EM35

The latest mobile phone to pop out and say "Hello Moto" it the MotoRokr EM35. On the 9th of last month we gave you the "Spotted in the Wild" post and yesterday Motorola made it real.

EM35_FrontOpen_1, 9/3/08, 10:11 AM,  8C, 4556x1706 (629+3258), 100%, bent 6 adjuste,  1/10 s, R60.9, G45.0, B72.7
  EM35_FrontOpen_1, 9/3/08, 10:11 AM,  8C, 4556x1706 (629+3258), 100%, bent 6 adjuste,  1/10 s, R60.9, G45.0, B72.7
EM35_dynamic 001 EM35_Back_1, 9/3/08, 3:08 PM,  8C, 4476x2154 (717+3090), 100%, Custom,  1/10 s, R48.9, G33.0, B60.7
MotoRokr EM35 In Various Views

MOTOROKR™ EM35 boasts audio-enhancing CrystalTalk™ technology and virtual surround sound with elite music functionality
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Dec. 2, 2008 – Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the addition of MOTOROKR EM35 to the ROKR portfolio. A device designed for supreme audio performance both as a mobile device and music player, EM35 delivers an exceptional audio experience for both music and talk.
“As the popularity of integrated music and talk functionalities on mobile devices increases, so does the demand for enhanced audio to ensure the best experience,” said Tracey Koziol, corporate vice president, mid-tier and feature products, Mobile Devices, Motorola. “With virtual surround sound and an abundance of top features, the EM35 is perfect for the consumer looking to receive the highest multimedia and sound performance. When listening with earphones, a unique algorithm enables music to sound as if it is playing in the space around your head, rather than inside of your eardrums, enhancing the way you listen to music.”
EM35 amplifies your conversations and helps reduce background noise with CrystalTalk technology, so virtually nothing comes between you and your call. From more superior voice quality to personalized noise adaptation, CrystalTalk makes a noticeable difference in the clarity and intelligibility of conversations while in a noisy environment. EM35 further enhances the audio quality with the addition of a second microphone, which helps eliminate more ambient background noise from the call.
ROKR EM35 is a robust music player with a full suite of dedicated keys to easily launch and control music. Whether listening via the built-in dual speakers, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology or 3.5mm stereo wired headphones, the EM35 rocks. Users can quickly access content or search through an entire music library to find a song that suits the mood by simply moving a thumb across the FastScrollTM navigation wheel. Pressing or holding the dedicated “play” key launches shuffle mode.
Slide the device open to send a text or surf the web while listening to music, or to pause the music and make a phone call. Also, find pre-installed and downloadable widgets – third-party web applications – for access to real-time information such as weather, sports scores, stock tickers, flight information, social media, news headlines and more.
MOTOMUSIC player is an exclusive application that enables users to listen to music while simultaneously being connected to the music store. Once connected, users can discover and access new music, preview and purchase music, retrieve artist information, share favourite tracks with friends, gift tracks from the EM35 and watch videos and free podcasts.
Compatibility with Windows® Media Player 11 gives consumers the freedom to manage music on the PC and discover new music by downloading  it from a PC to the phone from more than 200 on-line music stores worldwide. ROKR EM35 has an integrated FM antenna that enables FM radio to be played over stereo Bluetooth or external stereo speakers without the use of a headset. FM radio with Radio Data System (RDS) technology makes identifying songs and artists easy by displaying available FM station information like song, artist and genre. SONGID technology completes the music experience and gives you new ways to discover music while on the go.
Availability
MOTOROKR™ EM35 is expected to be available later this quarter. For more information on technical specs, please visit www.motorola.com/motoinfo.

ROKR™ EM35:  Rock and Talk with Unmatched Audio
MOTOROKR™ EM35 delivers an exceptional audio experience for both music and talk.  The phone features advanced audio-enhancing CrystalTalk™ technology, a robust music player, virtual stereo surround sound– bringing you beyond a typical listening experience to becoming a part of it – and MOTOMUSIC player6 which enables users to play, discover and purchase music. With access to online music stores and stereo Bluetooth®, EM35 offers an all-around multimedia experience.

Audio Excellence Delivered: EM35 delivers incredible audio with virtual stereo surround sound, connecting you with your music like never before.  When listening with earphones, music will sound as if it is playing in the space around your head, rather than inside of your eardrums.  Whether listening via the built-in dual speakers, stereo Bluetooth or 3.5mm stereo wired headphones, the EM35 rocks.

Hear and Be Heard:   Enhanced CrystalTalk technology amplifies your conversations and helps reduce background noise so virtually nothing comes between you and your call.

Bring Your Music Alive: With MOTOMUSIC player1, listen to music while simultaneously being connected to the music store.  Once connected, access, discover, preview and purchase music from the phone or a PC, get artist information, share favorite tracks with friends, gift tracks from the EM35 and watch videos and free podcasts1 Over time, MOTOMUSIC player will even make personalized recommendations to match your musical tastes.

Discover New Music: Windows® Media Player 11 gives you the freedom to manage your music on a PC and discover new music from more than 200 on-line music stores worldwide1,3 ROKR EM35 has an integrated FM antenna that enables FM radio to be played over stereo Bluetooth or external stereo speakers without the use of a headset, and built-in FM radio with SONGID technology1 to complete the music experience.

Rock On-The-Go: The ROKR EM35 has an integrated FM radio with Radio Data System (RDS)4 technology that makes identifying songs and artists easy by displaying available FM station information like song, artist and genre. With an optional 32GB micro SD removable storage card, you can store your favorite songs and take your entire music library wherever you go.  And use the FastScroll navigation wheel to quickly access content and search for music (music mode), calendar (phone mode) and multimedia (imaging mode). 

Create Memories: Catch life’s moments with the 3.1 megapixel camera that captures still images and video.  Edit images and share memories with friends and family through the web or messaging features.

Real-Time Information On-the-Go: Pre-installed and downloadable1 widgets give you access to real-time information such as weather, stock reports and more.

ROKR™ EM35

Messaging

MMS, SMS, Email, POP3/IMAP embedded), IM (Dwnld Java, Embedded –WVIM, MSN Messenger), Open Source 

Audio

FM Radio, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, RA v10, RA v9, WAV, WMA v10, WMA v9, XMFMIDI

Video

Capture/Playback/Streaming1, Video-C/P >14fps, Video-Prog Dwnld1, Video-Streaming1, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, RV v9, WMV v10, WMV v9

Camera

3.1 MP w/ zoom and fixed focus

On Board Memory

110MB user available memory5, Optional MicroSD Card (Up to 32GB)

Connectivity

Class 2 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology2, 3.5mm, USB 2.0 HS, Mobile Phone Tools, OMA DM, OTA ActiveSync, Over the Air Sync (OTA)1, PC Sync

Bands/Modes

GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE
Class 12, GPRS Class 12

Weight

116.00g

Size

71.50 cc

Dimensions

49.5(x) 107.00(y) 16.00(z)

Display

2.2” QVGA TFT 262k TFT

Battery

810.00 mAh

Standard TT/SB Time

Up to approximately 400 minutes/400 hours 

Baseband

SCMA-11

Software

Linux Java  7.4

Form Factor

Slider

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Posted in: News
By December 2, 2008 Read More →

Something Exciting Coming From Nokia

Live webcast direct from the 14th Nokia World Conference in Barcelona, Spain. Remember to hit CNTL F5 to reload the screen for the latest images

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Agenda
Agenda

12:00-12:15
”Ovi – Connecting people, places, time and things to bring us closer”
Jussi Nevanlinna, Vice President, Portfolio & Product Management, Services & Software, Nokia

12:15-12:25
”Connected Navigation” Michael Halbherr, Vice President Nokia Location Based Services, Nokia

12:25-12:35

Joint Q&A

Messaging & Entertainment

12:45-12:55
”Mobile Messaging for Everyone”
Tom Furlong, Senior Vice President and General Manager Consumer Messaging, Service & Software, Nokia

12:55-13:05
”Year one of the N-Gage mobile games service”
Jaakko Kaidesoja, Vice President, Games, Nokia

13:05–13:15
”Nokia Music”
Liz Schimel, Global Head of Music, Entertainment & Communities, Nokia

The Way We Live Next

13:40-14:00
”Nokia Research – Bridging to the Mobile Future”
Henry Tirri, Senior Vice President & Head of Nokia Research Center

Q&A

I will bring you as much info as possible during the webcast and on the run up to it but for now all I can tell you is that it expected to be about the N97.

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We think this might be it?

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Photos form the live conference below

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What’s happening just now:

08:25: Seems to something now to do with Nokia Maps – as of today it is changing is what was said

08:28: Nokia to use NavtTeq maps to deliver this new service

08:30: We are now hearing about E-Mail using Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange

08:31: Nokia E71 is biggest selling Nokia QWERTY device

08:32: Nokia messaging combines all mail services including hotmail, google, yahoo and IM clients.

08:37: Lost connection to the webcast but have now got a press kit on the N97

08:40: Assi Vanjoki joined the stage as guest speaker

08:44: We are now seeing the phone being built per requested spec in blueprint form

08:46: Phone will have 64GB memory

08:48: 3.5" Screen 16m Colours

08:49: Touchsceen mobile

08:51: Widget based O/S

08:54: 16:9 Video at 30fps

08:56: Slagging off Google Maps

08:57: QWERTY keyboard and on screen keyboard with size for use.

08:59: Click and flick 35 degree screen

09:00: Finally – The N97 is announced

09:01: 550 Euros to buy

09:01: 1st Half of 2009 for release

09:04: Media Session & Q&A Begins

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By December 2, 2008 Read More →

Touch HD & CoPilot News

The team at Devicewire.com have just given us some great news based on an eMail from ALK/CoPilot :

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The current version of CoPilot that you are stocking actually supports the Touch HD rather well, and we are simply working on an enhanced version that will improve screen resolution and also operate in landscape mode. In terms of updates, ALK will eventually post the new Touch HD version for existing customers to download when it becomes available.

So if you want a copy of ALK Copilot 7 for your Touch HD then click here for the European version and here for the UK & Ireland version

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Posted in: GPS/Sat Nav
By December 1, 2008 Read More →

BBC iPlayer Streaming on Windows Mobile

Since the BBC launched the iPlayer for the N96 I knew it wouldn’t be too long until it would be available for other phones. However I can’t wait, so spent today looking for methods in getting my X1 to stream the shows.

I managed to extract the RTSP stream of Buzzcocks and successfully got that working on my phone. My next step was to find a way that didn’t involve me using my PC opening a collection of random XML files in order, to then email a link to my phone.

Several hours of coding and I managed to strip out the opening the files on the PC to a simple web script, however I still needed the 8 letter/number code for the episode to be parsed to the page.

Then when looking at the BBC source I noticed something. They now support the Samsung I900 a Windows Mobile device.
The method for checking if your phone is a Samsung, a simple User-Agent check.

Knowing how to modify the User-Agent in Opera on my X1 I placed the code need to pass the check and BINGO my phone now loads the BBC page and plays the shows.

These are the steps for an X1i Vodafone UK Branded
Run Opera
In the address bar enter opera:config (no http://)
Scroll down to User Prefs and click
Scroll down to Custom User-Agent and at the end of the pre-filled text add sgh-i900
Scroll down some more and press Save. You will get a prompt which suggests you may need to reset the phone, but for this you don’t.

Now point your browser to http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer/ and enjoy.

If on your phone the Custom User-Agent is blank, try visiting something like whatsmyuseragent.com copying the User-Agent which your phone is currently displaying and then add sgh-i900 to the end.

WARNING: Please only use whilst on WIFI. I accept no responsibility for you running up HUGE bills due to large data downloads. Even if you have an “unlimited” add-on, check with your network for their Fair Usage (Vodafone’s is 500mb) as you can quickly exceed it watching TV on your mobile!

The quality isn’t exactly great on a WVGA screen as it’s been built for the Nokia N96. According to beebhack these are the specs.

Access Method: RTSP streaming
Video Codec: H.264
Video Resolution: 320 x 176
Video Bitrate: 128 kbps
Audio Codec: AAC
Audio Bitrate: 64 kbps
Overall Bitrate: 192 kbps

ps if you get a BBC 502 error, don’t worry. Looks like they are playing about with the site themselves. Just try again later.

Story & text courtesy of: http://blog.artesea.co.uk

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By December 1, 2008 Read More →

Special offer from Devicewire.com

The team at Devicewire.com have just thrown together the following HTC Official products for £24.99 giving you a total saving of £15.98

Official HTC International Charger Park – £19.99
Official Car Charger – £14.99
Official 2 Pack 2.8" Screen protector – £5.99

I’m sure you will agree that this is indeed a great bargain and to get one head over to Devicewire.com now.

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By November 30, 2008 Read More →

Winterface 2.0 Arrives

Just over a month ago we reported that Vito Technology had released it’s Winterface 1.14 version after listening to the users. Today we can announce that they have release version 1.2 which I have used and found to be really, really good.

NEXT GENERATION WINDOWS MOBILE USER INTERFACE!

Winterface is a mobile shell of next generation that can virtually replace the default Windows Mobile user interface. Winterface also gives users the full freedom of organizing interface exactly as they like it, with style and enhanced functionality.

 

FREEDOM of CUSTOMIZATION

Winterface allows users to set up as many screens as they need and put icons on these screens for applications, contacts, settings, even separate files – everything available through standard boring interface.

Winterface has notification and status icons.

Notification icons display:

  • missed calls
  • new text messages
  • new email messages
  • due tasks
  • upcoming events
  • Status icons display:
  • signal strength and carrier
  • weather
  • used memory
  • date and day of the week
  • time
  • battery
  • profile: ring/vibrate/silent
  • ActiveSync
  • Bluetooth
  • TASK MANAGER & LAUNCHER

Winterface allows users to easily launch applications, monitor what applications are running, switch between them or close them. Moreover, Winterface gives quick access to favourite contacts.

 

EASE of USE

Winterface is unbelievably easy to use. All icons are finger-friendly, the screens are smoothly flipped through with sliding finger gestures. All icons can be placed anywhere on the screen, then moved across the screens, deleted, added. It is also possible to create dublicate icons on separate screens.

Winterface opens with a simple gesture and users can always switch to Winterface from any program just by drawing a gesture on the screen. Above this, Winterface offers some extras like setting phone profile. Download and discover other extra goodies in Winterface right now. The trial is fully functional for 14 days.

 

If you fancy getting yourself a copy of this FREE TRIAL software for your Windows Mobile Phone then click HERE to download the latest CAB file. To buy the full version you will need to shell (get the pun) out only $19.95.

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By November 30, 2008 Read More →

Motorola Announces MOTO VE66

On the 26th of last month we announce the Rumour of the VE66 from Motorola and yesterday it all came true.

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Moto VE66

Picture This: Motorola Announces MOTO VE66, Delivering Crystal Clear Calls, Brilliant Images and Pin-Sharp Music
MOTO VE66 sports audio-enhancing CrystalTalk™ technology and the first widget integration on a Motorola mobile device
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Nov. 18, 2008 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the arrival of MOTO VE66 with enhanced CrystalTalk™ audio technology, a 5-megapixel camera and MP3 player-like navigation for a 1-2-3 punch of great call quality, sharp pictures and an enjoyable music experience. The sleek, slider device also boasts the first widgets integration on a Motorola mobile device, which means you receive easier, more seamless access to what matters most – whether you crave sports scores, stock tickers or RSS feeds from your favorite blogs.
“The MOTO VE66 delivers on consumer’s demand for more personalized listening and imaging experiences on a mobile phone,” said Tracey Koziol, corporate vice president, Mobile Devices, Motorola. “With a diverse multi-media experience, the VE66 truly enables you to make a statement and express yourself on your terms.”

Hear and Be Heard
MOTO VE66 amplifies your conversations and helps reduce background noise with enhanced CrystalTalk technology, so virtually nothing comes between you and your calls. From more superior voice quality to personalized noise adaptation, CrystalTalk makes a noticeable difference in the clarity and intelligibility of conversations while in a noisy environment. VE66 further enhances the audio quality with the addition of a second microphone, which helps eliminate more ambient background noise from the call.

Click and Capture Like a Pro
MOTO VE66 captures crisp and clear images with ease, bringing out the inner photographer in everyone. The VE66 contains a number of features that you might expect to find on a dedicated digital camera. Pressing a dedicated camera key, the VE66 will quickly auto focus, activate an LED flash, if necessary, stabilize the image and reduce red eye – all to help to ensure that shots are of the highest print quality. Automatic color saturation delivers whiter whites, crisper blacks and colors true to life. Use the device’s landscape feature to view photos on the brilliant color display as desired.

Quickly Connect to Your Music and Web Updates
MOTO VE66 takes you where you want to go with the FastScroll™ one-touch navigation wheel which allows you to breeze through menus and content with speed and accuracy. And that’s not all that’s fast. The MP3 player with USB 2.0 enables high-speed access to data and downloads on your PC while the Wi-Fi connectivity makes browsing the Internet or sharing photos, audio or video files with friends a cinch1. And with integrated FM radio with RDS2 – to help you "name that tune" – you can discover new music while you’re in motion.
Get access to real-time information such as weather, sports scores, stock tickers, flight information, social media and news headlines with pre-loaded and downloadable1 widgets on MOTO VE66, the first widget integration on a Motorola phone.

Calling All Developers
Motorola today also announced the MOTODEV Widget Developer Challenge, a competition that allows developers around the globe to deliver the Web without limits to mobile users. Challenge entries will be accepted until Feb. 27, 2009 in three main categories including Best Widget in Category, Best Local Content and Best Use of APIs, and judged in their relevant subcategory. For more information and the official competition rules, please visit: developer.motorola.com/widgetchallenge.

Availability
MOTO VE66 is expected to be available Q4 2008. For more information on technical specs, please visit www.motorola.com/motoinfo.

The VE66 is a sleek slider phone with a 5-megapixel camera and a host of miscellaneous multimedia features crammed into it. It boasts of Motorola’s new enhanced "Crystal Talk" facility. According to the company, "CrystalTalk makes a noticeable difference in the clarity and intelligibility of conversations in a noisy environment." The phone also enhances the audio quality with the addition of a second microphone, which helps to eliminate ambient background noise.

The phone sports a Freescale SCM-A11 processor clocked at a reasonable 500Mhz – which should ensure zippy performance. It will also run on Linux OS Montavista v2.6.10, thereby earning itself a "smartphone" tag. The 5-megapixel camera is without the "Kodak" branding, which the ZN5 has, but it looks like a similar unit. Video recording at QVGA resolution is supported, and yes, there is Bluetooth 2.0 support with A2DP. Another "unique" feature, according to Motorola, is the FastScroll touch-sensitive navigation wheel, which allows users to browse through menus and content with improved speed and accuracy.

Other notable features include WLAN support and integrated FM Radio with RDS.

The VE66 is the first to have widget integration on a Motorola mobile device with a host of pre-loaded widgets, which enables the user to look up the latest happenings around the globe, be it market news or the latest sports headlines. The screen is a 2.2-inch 240 320 affair, which is acceptable by today’s standards.

With an internal memory of 110 MB, it does need external storage. The phone supports microSD cards. Available in 2 versions – one with UMTS/3G capability and another a Chinese GSM only version. Both are expected to be out this quarter, worldwide.

Posted by: John

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By November 29, 2008 Read More →

Nokia’s online Christmas Shop

Nokia have come up with a very neat way of picking the right phone as a Christmas Gift this year by creating the Nokia Christmas Guide online.

Nokia Christmas Gift Guide 
Nokia Christmas Gift Guide

On entering the site you are given the options of who the phone is for and when you click on that you are then given a list of phones that Nokia think would be suitable for that type of person.

Understandably it is of course down to personal taste but this is a great and fun way to pick out a new mobile.

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Posted in: News
By November 28, 2008 Read More →

LG get into Christmas with FREE phone competition

LG have diced to give consumers a wonderful Christmas gift by creating a competition to win either an LG Secret, an 8 megapixel LG Renoir, or a new LG Cookie.

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LG Secret
LG Renoir
LG Renoir
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LG Cookie

To enter all you need to do is go to the promotional Web site at LGHoliday.com, play around with the phones a bit, and then enter the competition by clicking Apply.

Posted by: John

Posted in: Competitions
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