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By November 10, 2008 Read More →

o2 XDA Zest – Specs Revealed

Way back on the 6th of October we told you that the XDA Zest was about to make an Entrance however at that time we were unable to really tell you anything about the handset as o2 were restricting the information. We still do not have a price as yet.

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Small photo of XDA Zest

Today we can now tell you the specs ahead of a press release later today:

Lets start with what o2 lists are the handsets top features:

  • High Resolution 2.8 inch VGA Screen
  • Runs Windows Mobile 6.1
  • Built-in GPS Receiver
  • Expandable Memory Up To 32GB
  • Free Two Week Trial of Co Pilot Sat Nav Software

Now lets look at the actual specs:

  • 2.8 inch Touchscreen with 65k Colours
  • 3 MP Camera with Auto Focus & Zoom
  • Video Streaming Support
  • Video Types: WMV, MPEG4
  • Audio Types: WMA, MP3, AAC
  • GPS (Integrated)
  • Wi-Fi Class 802.11 b/g
  • Stereo Bluetooth/A2DP Bluetooth Compatibility File Sharing & Headset
  • microSD HC up to 32Gb
  • Memory Size (up to) 128Mb
  • Instant Messaging
  • Integrated RSS feed application
  • Picture Messaging (MMS)
  • Supported Email Types: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Push
  • XHTML Browser
  • 3G
  • HSDPA
  • EDGE
  • WAP
  • GPRS
  • SAR value 0.754 W/kg @10g
  • 3G Standby Time (up to) 220 hours
  • 3G Talk Time (up to) 3 hours
  • Standby Time (up to) 260 hours
  • Talk Time (up to) 5 hours
  • Battery Type Lithium ion
  • Weight 120g
  • Dimensions (H/W/D) 120 x 60.5 x 16.5 mm

Admittedly these aren’t the most comprehensive and finely tuned specs we have ever shown but we do hope to have more on these later today and thought these would be a great start. Still there are no really good hi def photos so we need to make do with the one above for the time being.

If you have a PDF Viewer then you can see the online user manual which is already live on the o2 site.

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By November 9, 2008 Read More →

Linux Based Motorola EM35 spotted

Motorola look to be releasing a new Linux based Smartphone which will be running on Linux Montavista 2.6.10 OS with an SCM-A11 500MHz processor to power it. Named the EM35 it is planned as the successor of the music based EM30 and will feature a rich music player and stereo FM radio with RDS support

Moto EM35
Motorola EM35

So what we know so far is the following:

  • 110MB built-in memory
  • microSD card slot up to 8gb.
  • Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
  • Tri-band GSM
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • NO 3G.
  • 2.22" QVGA TFT display with 256K colours
  • 3MP camera
  • 107 x 49.5 x 16 mm 
  • 117 grams.

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By November 9, 2008 Read More →

HTC Touch HD now in Asia

We have received word on the next wave of countries to get the Windows Mobile uber device – HTC Touch HD. Only a few days after its European premiere HTC brought joyful news to all its fans in Asia by announcing that the HD will be available on the World’s most populated continent as soon as the beginning of next month. Unfortunately for our American friends, there is still no word of when will the phone become available there

HTC Touch HD
HTC Touch HD

The first two countries from the Asian tour of the HTC Touch HD will be Malaysia and Singapore. The prices of the multimedia powerhouse in those countries will be respectively 730 euro (930 US dollars) and 750 euro (950 US dollars). The twenty euro difference can easily be explained by the 8GB microSD card that will be included in the retail package in Singapore.

Equipped with a large 3.8" WVGA screen the HTC Touch HD is surely one of the most interesting devices to hit the market this year. Even though multimedia isn’t normally one of Windows Mobile devices’ elements the Touch HD has a specs sheet that can put much of the competition to shame. The large display, the 5 MP snapper and the 3.5mm audio jack are just some of the niceties it brings.

The connectivity includes all contemporary means of data transfers – 3G, Wi-Fi and of course the microSD card slot. There is also a built-in GPS to make the specs sheet on the HD almost as complete as it can be.

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By November 7, 2008 Read More →

HTC Touch HD in stock at eXpansys

If you are looking for a Touch HD and are have already been to Clove & Devicewire only to find that they have all sold out then do not despair because eXpansys have just taken delivery of stock and they will be retailing at £524.99 including a free 8GB memory card.

HTC Touch HD
HTC Touch HD

We received our Touch HD today so the review will be on the site pretty soon along with the video as normal.

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By November 7, 2008 Read More →

Press Release: Orange Offers Something For All The Family This Christmas

We all know that money is tight at Christmas and that especially this year things will be a lot harder however Orange have come up with a something for everyone at every price level which should help a little in lightening the load this year.

Orange Offers Something For All The Family This Christmas

  • Exclusive high-spec handsets include – HTC Touch HD and Sony Ericsson C905 in Silver
  • Exclusive low cost handsets – Pink LG KS360 and Pink Sagem my421z as well as the new LG KF300
  • Connected laptops – New ultra portable Asus Eee PC with embedded 3G connectivity only on Orange
  • Free Christmas gift box for new Pay-As-You-Go Customers

London, 6th November 2008 – Orange today announced its line of exclusive communication devices for Christmas 2008 with something for each member of the family.

From a handset designed for quick and easy access to your favourite social networking sites, to one with easy-to-use keypad buttons for the grandparents, Orange has a mobile phone to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. What’s more, Orange unveiled a new ultra portable PC with embedded 3G connectivity in its consumer ‘connected laptop’ range, whilst also offering all Orange Pay-As-You-Go customers a free Christmas gift box stuffed full of goodies when they buy a handset priced from £49.99.

Daddy Cool

For the discerning and stylish Dad, the HTC Touch HD™ is the must-have handset this Christmas, combining the stylish looks of HTC phones and the great features of Windows Mobile 6.1. Its extensive 3.8 inch, high resolution, widescreen WVGA touchscreen offers users stunning clarity and vibrant colours, providing an unrivalled experience when watching the season’s biggest blockbusters or using Orange’s mobile TV service, browsing the internet on Orange’s high speed data network (3G+) or even scanning through photos taken with its 5 megapixel auto focus camera.

However, if your dad sees himself as more of an amateur photographer, then why not put a smile on his face by giving him a cool new camera phone? Available exclusively to Orange in silver, the stylish Sony Ericsson C905 offers an 8.1-megapixel Cybershot camera with Xenon flash, great for photographing festive fun. Furthermore, with face detection technology to help you focus on facial features, perfect for capturing the smile on a loved one’s face as they unwrap their presents.

Other 8-megapixel handsets Orange will be ranging for a ‘picture perfect’ Christmas include the super-stylish Samsung Pixon and LG Renoir KC910.

For Mum

Say ‘thank you’ to Mum this Christmas with a the Sony Ericsson W350i exclusive to Orange in white. A slim flip phone offering a 10mm thin unique design, the W350i is sleek enough to fit into your purse or handbag… but if your mum is more of a ‘glam mam’, then the sleek black Samsung G600 is the perfect Xmas gift with A 5-megapixel camera phone that is perfect for capturing the family fun. The handset’s Image Editor also allows you to incorporate text, colour, cartoons and a range of other effects to add those comical finishing Christmas touches to personalise your photos…. and if she’s more of a shopoholic, then maybe the Nokia 6220, exclusive to Orange in Purple, will be more up her street with free, three months personal navigation, to help her find her way around the January sales.

Sons & Daughters

In need of a gift for the younger generation? Then why not give them the LG KS360. Available exclusively to Orange in candy pink, the LG KS360’s features a dedicated social networking shortcut to provide speedy access to Facebook, Bebo and MySpace. What’s more, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard makes it great for writing messages to friends, so they can share all the details of all their pressies with friends in an instant.

Also pretty in pink, the Sagem my421z is a low-cost, stylish slider which incorporates an MP3 music player, Bluetooth technology and 1.3-megapixel camera.

Boys fear not, as the LG KS360 and Sagem my421z are also available in a range of other colours!

For the Grandparents

Teach them to text this Christmas with the LG KF300 handset. This easy to use, low cost device is ideal for technophobes and tech-savvy grannies alike with larger keypad buttons for the spectacle wearing and a bright, clear 2.2-inch LCD screen.

Something for everyone

Last but not least, making access to the internet even easier than ever before, Orange unveils a new consumer laptop, the Asus Eee PC 901 with embedded 3G connectivity. Available in either black or pink, the new ultra portable PC makes connecting to the web on Orange a synch and comes with Intel’s latest Atom processor and a whopping five hours battery life – perfect for getting online whether you are at your grandparent’s or the grandchildren’s alike.

Free Christmas Gift Box

As a reward for new and upgrading Pay-As-You-Go customers who purchase any new phone from £49.99, Orange is offering a free Christmas gift box worth £25 when you order directly from Orange. The Christmas gift box includes stocking fillers and multimedia gifts to make staying in touch with loved ones even easier this year.

The Orange Christmas gift box includes:

  • Multimedia gifts, including 30 free MMS, 5 free international minutes, 1 free ring tone, wallpaper and game – perfect for keeping in touch this Christmas or keeping busy on the way to Grandma’s
  • A Christmas phone stocking, to keep your new phone cosy this Christmas.
  • A magnetic photo frame
  • Lip balm
  • A watch
  • Phone charms

Francois Mahieu, Director of Devices, Orange UK comments, ‘This Christmas, Orange has the perfect handset for any family member. From entry-level, low cost devices, to this Christmas’ must-have handsets, we have got a wide selection of gifts that will help customers capture and share special moments with friends and loved ones, as we believe together we can do more”

The new device range is available to Pay-As-You-Go and Pay Monthly customers (please see notes to editors below) from Orange shops and online via Orange.co.uk.

As you can see the list offers a phone from the entry to the high end market which is a great idea. Lets see if the other Network Operators come up with the same.

Orange Handsets – Christmas 2008

Pay Monthly

HTC Touch HD™ (exclusive to Orange) from £79.99 on £40 per month / 18 month contract

Sony Ericsson C905 (exclusive to Orange in Silver, also available in Black) free on £40 per month / 18 month contract

Samsung Pixon (available in Black) free on £45 per month / 18 month contract

LG Renoir KC910 (available in Silver) free on £45 per month / 18 month contract

Samsung G600 (available in Black) free on £15 per month / 24 month contract – also available on pay as you go for £99.99

Nokia 6220 (exclusive to Orange in Purple) free on £25 per month / 18 month contract

LG KF300 (exclusive to Orange) free on £15 per month / 24 month contract

Eee PC 901 (available in Pink or Black) £25 per month 24 month contract

Pay As You Go

Sony Ericsson W350i (exclusive to Orange in White) £59.99

LG KS360 (exclusive to Orange in Pink, also available in Blue) £79.99

Sagem MY421Z (exclusive to Orange in Pink) £39.99

 

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By November 5, 2008 Read More →

HTC Touch 3G in Brown and Blue

Devicewire.com just dropped us a mail to let you all know that as well as stocking the HTC Touch 3G in Blue they will also be stocking the Brown version.

HTC Touch 3g Group

The price is currently sitting at £333.99 which is a very good price for this type of handset. You can see the Touch 3G over on the devicewire.com site.

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By November 4, 2008 Read More →

Countdown to Christmas – 50 Days to go

With Christmas fast approaching (a little quicker than some would have wanted) we would like to ask all Device Manufacturers, Software Manufacturers, PR Company’s etc….. to start getting your products to us as soon as possible to avoid the disappointment your product not being reviewed before Christmas.

T&M Christmas
The Countdown Begins

To have your product reviewed before the 25th of December or to discuss items relating to this contact Matt via the contact section above or you can mail me ( [email protected] ).

Again for those that don’t already know….. All devices sent to us will get a FULL written review and where possible / applicable a video showing the product being unboxed which will also be shown on YouTube.

For our readers:

We would like to know what products you would like to see reviewed here before Christmas so why not drop us a line or leave a comment in this post and we will see what we can do!

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By November 4, 2008 Read More →

Samsung GT-C6620 Live Photos

Since being originally spotted on the 27th of October by Diego Magnani of Windows Mobile Italy the Samsung GT-C6620 has been through the FCC Coded Image, Artists Impression Image and now finally we can show you (again Courtesy of Diego Magnani of Windows Mobile Italy) live Photos of this device.

Samsung CT-6620 Dark Grey Front Samsung CT-6620 Dark Grey Back
Samsung CT-6620

Admittedly it looks nothing near as good as the Artists Impressions and I’m not overly sure Italian carrier TIM will be able to sell as many of these as they would like to even with the 199 euro price tag.

You can see the other posts about this phone by clicking on the rumours link within the Categories section above.

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By November 4, 2008 Read More →

Samsung release the T*OMNIA in Korea

For those of you who love(d) the Omnia have a look at this and think……. I wish I had this version!

The Samsung T*Omnia comes with a larger 3.3-inch screen and four times the pixels and a DMB TV tuner for watching terrestrial digital TV on the go.

Naturally the new T*OMNIA is larger than the original standing at 115.2 x 58.1 x 13.65 mm but only marginally.

Again running on WM 6.1 the phone will have quad-band GSM support plus HSDPA. Most of the other hardware specs are the same as those on the original Samsung i900 Omnia except perhaps that they have now added the Samsung proprietary DNSe audio technology.

T Omnia 
Samsung T*Omnia

The new Samsung T*OMNIA will be produced in two variations. The Samsung SCH-M490 model sports 4GB of embedded memory, while the Samsung SCH-M495 has 16 GB worth of storage.

Unfortunately, the Korean version of the Samsung Omnia won’t be available to other countries and will be sold exclusively by SK Telecom starting from mid-November.

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By November 3, 2008 Read More →

Blackberry Storm Exclusively from Phones4U

News of RIM’s first touchscreen handset has admittedly  lacked on this site, however here is some very interesting news that has been given to us and you might not yet be aware of.

Blackberry Storm 9500 
Blackberry Storm 9500

Phones4U have secured the exclusive rights to sell the Blackberry Storm on (we believe) Vodafone.

Due for release in November 2008 pricing is still up in the air but one thing is very certain, the battle for the iPhone replacement just got bigger.

  • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • HSDPA 2100
  • Dimensions: 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm
  • Weight: 155 g
  • TFT touchscreen, 65K colours 360 x 480 pixels, 3.25 inches
  • Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
  • Vibration
  • microSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, up to 8 GB
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 1 GB storage memory
  • 624 MHz CPU
  • GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
  • EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps
  • 3G: HSDPA
  • Bluetooth v2.0
  • USB v2.0
  • BlackBerry OS
  • SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
  • Browser: HTML
  • Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video, flash
  • Built-in GPS
  • A-GPS function
  • BlackBerry maps
  • DataViz document viewer/editor
  • Java
  • Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+
  • 3.5 mm audio output jack
  • Video player MPEG4/3gp/H.264/WMV
  • Organizer
  • Calculator
  • Voice dial
  • Built-in handsfree
  • Voice memo
  • Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh
  • Stand-by Up to 360h
  • Talk time Up to 5h 30 min

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