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By May 10, 2007 Read More →

HTC’s Elf (P3450) spotted in white

Back in March we told you about one of HTC’s new devices, the Elf. Since then the trail went cold, that is until today when a few new photos of the device surafaced on newsmobile.

HTC P3450 white Elf

The HTC P3450 (codenamed Elf) looks like being an intersting little device. Not a very well specified unit but the size it what is likely to set it apart – it’s just 14mm thick thin.

The P3450 now looks a little differnt to the original pictures (below) that we saw a few months ago. According to the source, the device should be released in a few months but no news regarding carrier uptake.

HTC P3450

HTC P3450 Specification:

  • 201Mhz Texas Instruments OMAP 850
  • 128Mb ROM, 64Mb RAM
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • 2.8″ QVGA (240 x 320) TFT display
  • GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850
  • CSD, GPRS, EDGE
  • Bluetooth 2.0
  • 1.9MP Camera
  • FM Radio
  • Full sized SD Card slot
  • 58 x 108 x 14mm
  • 110grams
  • Note the lack of 3G/HSDPA and WiFi.

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    By May 9, 2007 Read More →

    HTC acquires Dopod

    HTC announced today that it has signed an acquisition agreement with Dopod International, one of the leading PDA Phone and smartphone distributors in Asia, to purchase the assets of nine Dopod subsidiaries, including Dopod Taiwan, Dopod Hong Kong, Dopod Singapore, Dopod Malaysia, Dopod Indonesia, Dopod Australia, Dopod Thailand, Dopod India and Dopod Philippines.

    The acquisition agreement, still subject to shareholder approval, was approved by HTC’s Board of Directors on May 8, 2007, values the assets of Dopod International’s subsidiaries at the sum of Dopod International’s adjusted net worth at the end of second quarter of 2007, certified by CPA as of June 30, 2007.

    The transfer of all assets will become effective on July 1, 2007. HTC estimates that the sum will not exceed US$ 14.5 million. The combined marketing, sales and service capabilities of both companies will strengthen HTC’s position within the Asian market, providing consumers in the region with a comprehensive range of mobile devices and services. To maximize the synergies of the acquisition and to implement new joint business initiatives, Dopod International’s entire workforce will be expected to join HTC. Dopod’s vast, accumulated experience in the retail market will benefit HTC as HTC expands its brand presence in the future.

    After the acquisition, HTC will unify the products under a single global brand. In the future, all of HTC’s new products will be marketed under the HTC brand. However, Dopod International’s current on-the-market products will still be sold under the Dopod brand name. Furthermore, to provide first-class service to existing Dopod customers, HTC will offer after-sales support to consumers who purchased products before the acquisition.

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    By May 7, 2007 Read More →

    Dopod C730 now official

    After months of delays Dopod has today announced the release of the Dopod C730, their version of the long awaited HTC Cavalier.

    Dopod C730

    The HTC Cavalier can be thought of as a much improved version of the HTC Excalibur packing a 400 MHz processor and 3.5G HSDPA. Measuring only 13.5 mm, this slim device has a built-in high speed 802.11 b/g WiFi connection, while supporting quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and WCDMA UMTS/HSDPA.

    Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp says, “Once again, Dopod International has bested itself by pushing out another device that caters to the needs of its consumers. Seeing the rapid growth of mobile enterprise E-Mail subscribers throughout Southeast Asia, we’ve decided to market the 3.5G messaging phone that will not only ensure you of total connectivity, but also enhance your efficiency while meeting the rigorous demands of a professional lifestyle. In the business world, power and connectivity are essential tools and the C730 has them all.”

    Jason Lim, Regional Director, Asia Pacific & Japan, Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft Corp. said: “As one of the first Smartphones powered by the new Windows Mobile 6 operating system, the C730 allows users to fully embrace the benefits of mobile computing. We have already seen significant traction for Windows Mobile in Southeast Asia, and by integrating our software with Dopod International’s innovative devices, we will continue to redefine user experiences for mobile office workers and consumers alike.”

    Dopod C730 Specification

  • 400MHz Samsung CPU
  • Quad-Band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) with UMTS (2100/850/1900), HSDPA
  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard (Smartphone)
  • WiFi 802.11b/g
  • 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
  • Bluetooth 2.0
  • microSD card slot
  • 2.4 inch 320×240 screen
  • 2 mega-pixel camera
  • 62.5 x 112.5 x 13.7mm
  • 120 grams
  • 1050mAh battery
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    By May 6, 2007 Read More →

    Office Mobile on Windows Mobile 5?

    One of the limitations of owning and using a Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone device is that opening and editing Word or Excel documents was impossible and you had to opt for third-party tools simply to view them. This all changes with Windows Mobile 6 Standard (WM6 Smartphone) in that the OS natively supports Word Mobile, Excel Mobile and PowerPoint Mobile.

    So where does that leave you if you are one of the 90% of people with a WM5 device? Fear not as now so clever folks have managed to extract the required files from a release version of WM6 and bundle them all up into a cab file that will provide you with the ability to open and edit office documents on your WM5 Smartphone.

    WM6 Office Mobile

    So what’s the catch? Well the bottom line is that this is a crack and it’s breaking the copyright Microsoft has on Office Mobile and is therefore illegal.

    You can read more over at Tech[dot]Blog.

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    By May 5, 2007 Read More →

    Orange SPV E650 review delay

    EDIT: Our review is now live and can be found HERE.

    I’m sure many of you will have seen our Orange E650 vs HTC S710 unboxing video, we certainly had a lot of positive feedback since we started recording videos.

    One question that we have been asked a lot this week is “Where’s your Orange SPV E650 review?”. Unfortunately we do not have an E650 of our own at the moment. The devices in the unboxing video were kindly on loan from Clove Technology. There is, once again, a shortage of the new devices and as a consequence, Orange have been unable to provide us with one that we can use long enough to review.

    We are hoping to get our hands on an E650 this coming week so we’ll get a review online just as soon as we can!

    If anyone has a spare E650 then please get in touch!

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    By May 4, 2007 Read More →

    O2 annouce the Blackberry Curve

    O2 and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of the new BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphone in the UK. The smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve from O2 delivers the proven and popular BlackBerry smartphone experience – with a 2 megapixel camera, enhanced media player and microSD memory expansion slot – in one easy to use handset.

    O2 Blackberry Curve

    O2 offers a wide range of compelling data tariffs for users to take full advantage of the BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry service. O2’s Unlimited tariffs* on both the BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server enable customers to access email, web browsing and instant messaging for a fixed monthly price. Alternatively users can select O2’s unique Pay as You Use option for the BlackBerry Internet Service, which is ideal for lighter data usage.

    O2 customers can take advantage of these flexible data prices when using the enhanced multimedia functions of the BlackBerry Curve. Featuring a 2 mega pixel camera with built-in flash and 5X digital zoom, the BlackBerry Curve includes enhancements such as a full screen viewfinder and a nightmode indicator enabling the camera to automatically adjust to dark environments. Users can choose to send their pictures using MMS, BlackBerry email or BlackBerry® Messenger or simply transfer them to a desktop computer over USB or Bluetooth® 2.0 technology. The BlackBerry Curve also provides enhanced multimedia features with a new BlackBerry desktop media manager that makes it simple to transfer, convert and manage media files.

    In addition to its exciting new multimedia capabilities and a new integrated spell checker, the BlackBerry Curve also features renowned BlackBerry smartphone functionality such as push-based wireless email with attachment viewing, Internet browsing, organiser and instant messaging. With trackball navigation and a large ultra-bright display with built in light sensing technology, the BlackBerry Curve offers an unrivalled mobile experience.

    For international users, the BlackBerry Curve offers quad-band functionality, supported by a battery life of up to 17 days standby and 4 hours talk time, plus voice activated dialling for quickly making important calls.

    “The BlackBerry Curve is a great addition to the range of popular BlackBerry smartphones already available through O2,” said Phil Ledward, Head of Data Marketing at O2. “The enhanced multimedia features, and small and lightweight design of this all-in-one handset will appeal to both the business and individual user.”

    “The BlackBerry Curve is the ideal tool for anyone that wants to stay connected to their work and play, but will not compromise on performance and ease of use. It combines a proven and popular user experience and iconic QWERTY keyboard with a stylish design and impressive multimedia features,” said Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA at RIM.”

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    By May 3, 2007 Read More →

    Orange announce flat rate internet!

    Today Orange announced plans to launch its new flat rate pricing for data, making it easier for users to understand the costs involved when browsing the mobile internet.

    From June, five new bundles, starting from just £1, mean both Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go customers can browse safe in the knowledge they will know exactly how much they will pay.

    The five different pricing bundles are:
    Orange Pay Monthly

  • Daily browsing for as little as £1 – (for those who want to experience the mobile internet without worrying about the cost)
  • Monthly evening and weekend browsing for £5 – (for those who choose to browse mainly in the evening and at weekends)
  • Monthly Anytime browsing for £8 – (for seasoned surfers who demand great value for all their mobile browsing)
  • Orange Pay As You Go

  • Daily browsing for as little as £1 – (for those who want to experience the mobile internet without worrying about the cost)
  • 7 day browsing for £5 – (for frequent surfers, offering more than 25% off our already great value daily rate)
  • so put in place a price cap for customers who don’t sign up to a bundle. These customers will be able to browse the mobile internet as they do now, but will only be charged up to a maximum of £1.50 per day (Pay Monthly) or £2.00 (Pay As You Go).

    Furthermore, all Orange customers will now have free access to their own personalised Orange World homepage, as well as news headlines and favourites. Customers will also benefit from free mobile internet searches and can browse the full catalogue of downloadable video, games, music and ring tones for free. If they see something they like while browsing, they pay just for the download, not the download traffic or any other hidden data charges. They can also make use of the Orange Local service for free throughout the summer (July – September inclusive), letting them know where they are and what they can get up to with information on restaurants, bars and local services.

    Jean-Pascal Van Overbeke, Vice President Mobile & Convergence for Orange, says “Our new pricing structure makes it easy for our customers to understand exactly what they are getting and for how long when they access the mobile internet. Customers can get access to the web on the move, without the fear of being caught out by any hidden charges.”

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    By May 2, 2007 Read More →

    O2 announce XDA Argon

    O2 today announces that it is adding to its Xda portfolio with the launch of the O2 Xda Argon. The Argon looks like being the O2 version of the HTC Panda/HTC P6300. Here is the O2 press release:

    O2 XDA Argon

    Powered by Windows Mobile® 5.0 platform and featuring Microsoft® direct-push email, the Xda Argon provides quick reliable internet access and familiar easy-to-use Microsoft Office applications, making it the ideal tool for busy mobile professionals.

    Building upon the success of previous Xdas, the device offers key features for both corporates and SMEs. Boasting a large 3.5 inch colour touch screen and with no moving parts or keyboard, the O2 Xda Argon is a robust, compact PDA perfect for deploying business applications on the move. The large colour screen also makes reading documents and data entry fast and simple.

    Additionally, users benefit from seamless synchronisation with Outlook® and the ability to open, edit and send Microsoft Office Excel® Mobile and Word Mobile attachments quickly and easily as well as viewing existing presentations using Powerpoint.

    The device also features a 2.0 mega pixel camera, including video capability and MP3 player, enabling users to watch their favourite videos or downloads on the large colour screen wherever they are. In addition, Bluetooth® support allows integration with car kits and hands-free headsets.

    The optional accessory of the award winning CoPilot® Live satellite navigation software and Bluetooth GPS receiver makes the Xda Argon the ultimate business tool for the mobile professional.

    For international users, the Xda Argon offers tri-band functionality, supported by a battery life of up to 200 hours standby and up to 4 hours talk time for making all those important calls.

    Tim Weston, Head of Marketing for Xda at O2 says; “The introduction of the new O2 Xda Argon is yet another example of our commitment to our customers. Its robust, compact design makes the O2 Xda Argon the perfect device to compliment any modern lifestyle and provides a cost effective business tool for customers who want all the functionality of a PDA, with a large screen and no keyboard.”

    O2 XDA Argon Specification

  • 400Mhz 32bit Samsung SC32442
  • 256Mb ROM, 64Mb RAM
  • Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition AKU 3.5
  • 3.5″ QVGA (240 x 320) TFT display
  • GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900
  • CSD, GPRS
  • Bluetooth 2.0
  • WiFi: 802.11b, 802.11g
  • 1.9MP Camera
  • 1300 mAh battery
  • SD Card slot
  • 70 x 129 x 18mm
  • 160 grams
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    By May 2, 2007 Read More →

    Orange Simplifies Pay As You Go

    Orange today reveals its new look talk Pay As You Go range, which will make being a customer much more simple by offering flat rates, added value and great rewards. Launching today, the all-new Orange Speak Easy plan guarantees customers that it will cost them a flat rate of 15p a minute to call almost anyone on any network at any time.

    Orange

    Orange will also launch Reserve Tank, a £2.50 overdraft facility that makes it possible for Orange PAYG customers to make that essential call even after they have used all of their pre-paid credit. Orange is the first UK operator to offer its customers with such a Pay As You Go overdraft facility.

    The changes to Orange Pay As You Go talk plans follows qualitative research among UK mobile phone users, citing loyalty rewards, better call rates to other networks and flat, easy-to-understand pricing as the most important factors when they choose their mobile network. To meet customers’ loyalty requirements, Orange is also changing the way customers redeem Magic Numbers, which discounts calls to their most frequently-called contacts. Now Pay As You Go customers can nominate three numbers when they join Orange rather than just one. Calls to Magic Numbers cost 15p for a whole hour.

    Orange will also continue its new training programme for Orange store staff and independent retailers that sell Orange Pay As You Go phones and SIMs. Store staff will take part in the ‘Perfect Pitch’, providing them with the information they need to make customers’ choice of Pay As You Go talk plan simpler. Focused around three easy-to-understand pillars, the pitch will introduce customers to the new Speak Easy flat rate then explain the added value Orange customers get, such as Orange Wednesdays, Magic Numbers and Gigs and Tours. Finally, sales advisors will remind customers of the benefits of the ever-popular Bonus Top Up reward. Orange will also promote the new products on television, radio, outdoor and press over the next few months.

    Pippa Dunn, Director of Pay As You Go, Orange UK said, “Customers have been telling us that they have yet to find a Pay As You Go plan that offers the right combination of value for money, rewards and simple pricing. The combined launch of Speak Easy, Reserve Tank and changes to our rewards will show our commitment to making it simpler for our customers to stay in touch.”

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    By May 1, 2007 Read More →

    Samsung i600 now on Orange

    We have have been talking about the Samsung i600 a lot lately and today we discovered that the device is now available on Orange, much sooner than expected!

    Orange Samsung i600

    I’ve been using the Samsung i600 for a few weeks now and have to say that it’s become the main device that I use and finally I’m back to smartphone after being a Windows Mobile PPC man for the past few years! I really like the i600.

    We are hoping to get our hands on the Orange version of the i600 soon so that we can see what the difference is between the two. The Orange version looks more grey than black and I assume that MSN will be MIA again?!

    Samsung SGH-i600 Specification

  • Standard: EDGE, GPRS Class 10 (900/1800/1900 MHz), HSDPA
  • Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Camera
  • Display: 2.3” 240×320 65K Colour TFT
  • OS: Windows Mobile 5 for Smartphone
  • Push Email (Messaging & Security Feature Pack)
  • Input: QWERTY Keyboard
  • Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
  • Audio: MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / WMA/ WAV / OGG
  • Dual Speaker / Speakerphone
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 2 EDR / USB
  • Memory: 120MB embedded , External Memory (microSD)
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g
  • Size: Slim Design: 113 x 59 x 11.8mm
  • Weight: 105g
  • See for yourself on the Orange Website or check out our Samusung i600 video.

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