Archive for February, 2007
Toshiba have been working on a new Windows Mobile smartphone, the RG4-E01, which has appeared on the FCC site.
We don’t know a huge amount about the device yet but according to other sources it’s expected to Windows Mobile 6 Standard smartphone however the screen shots in the manual are definitely Windows Mobile 5 although this could well change by the time the device launches.
Toshiba RD4-E01 Specification:
More information is available on the FCC site.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Toshiba RG4-E01, Toshiba]
Well the Orange SPV M700 didn’t materialize this week. We were told by a contact at Orange that the device would begin shipping and would be available to business customers to order.
So yesterday afternoon I began speaking to the people that I know at Orange as well as going through the regular customer service channels etc. I spoke to a nice chap called Ryan who said that he had been in touch with the device team and that the Orange SPV M700 has been hit by futher delays. He went on to say that it is now unlikely that the M700 will ship before the end of February.
Personally I wonder if Orange might be holding off until 3GSM next week?
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Orange, M700, HTC Trinity, HTC P3600, SPV, Orange SPV M700]
You may remember our post a while ago about the lawsuit that RIM, makers of the BlackBerry, filed against Samsung over the alleged trademark infringement in the use of the name BlackJack.
Apparently RIM and Samsung have reached an agreement. In a press release yesterday RIM said that the settlement includes “immediate provisions for the protection of RIM’s valuable trademarks,” and that it “does include limitations on use of the Blackjack trademark, withdrawal of the trademark application for Blackjack”.
I’m sure this whole situation is a big reason why Samsung chose to release the BlackJack as the SGH-i600 here in Europe.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, BlackJack, Blackberry, RIM, Samsung]
Post edited/removed due to risk of possible action.
Well if you blinked then you missed it! This story was only online for a few minutes before I was contacted and asked to remove all images and references to the insides of the HTC X7500.
I wish to preserve the relationship I have with HTC and have duly removed the content as requested, however I cannot and will not release any details regarding my source. I hope to bring the post back post-launch!
The HTC X7500 is expected to be officially unveiled at 3GSM next week.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Windows Mobile blog, T-Mobile, Ameo, Dopod U1000, HTC Athena, HTC X7500, Tracy & Matt]
Finally some good news about the Samsung SGH-i600. In a press release Samsung sad that the “Samsung Ultra Messaging i600” would be available in Singapore from March with a European release date also around that time.
“With the UItra Messaging i600, we will continue to drive the trend in the Smartphone market with ultra-slim products that display technological prowess and enhanced capabilities. This sleek looker empowers busy executives with a combination of a truly mobile business solution, as well as a portable, on-demand multimedia experience,” said Mr. Ng Long Shyang, Director, Sales & Marketing, Telecoms and IT Products, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
There have been a lot of mixed messages about the UK availability of the i600, initially the thinking was that it would not be available here at all. However you can now pre-order the the device from eXpansys so the outlook looks good!
Samsung SGH-i600 Specification
Matt
[Post tags: smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Samsung SGH-i600, Ultra Messaging, Samsung Windows Mobile blog]
The Acer C530 is available now from Clove Technology.
The Acer C530 is a Pocket PC device with built in GPS.
The Acer C530 portable navigator series is ideal for professionals seeking a full-featured, easy-to-use PDA to meet their handheld and GPS needs. Weighing only 122 grams, the slim, contoured styling and intuitive graphic interface grace the C530 with class, while a clear UV coating adds protection and durability. The compact design and integrated antenna and easy-grip back ensure secure handling. The car kit is made from shock-absorbing materials and able to house two sizes of battery, quickly transforming the Acer C530 into a versatile navigator. The unit’s sunshade easily docks/releases from the car-mount case, and the slot design keeps cables neatly tucked away. For a clear view of on-screen data and maximum ease of use, the C530 is equipped with a bright and well-contrasted 2.8″ screen that can be fingertip-operated in navigation mode.
The Acer C530 provides the perfect balance between GPS navigation and PDA functionality in one distinctive device. Featuring detailed NavTeq maps that provide 100% coverage of the UK, Ireland and Western Europe down to street level the Acer C530 is ideal for GPS navigation. The integrated SiRFStar III GPS receiver benefits the C530 by ensuring high sensitivity of GPS data, while having low power consumption.
Features
You can see the more about the Acer C530 on the Clove website.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Acer, Acer C530]
Microsoft just couldn’t wait for 3GSM and have announced Windows Mobile 6.
Windows Mobile 6 must be one of the industry’s worst kept secrets with screen-shots and even complete (illegal) ROMs leaked on the internet weeks ago.
It has also been confirmed that Windows Mobile 6 will come in 3 different flavours depending on the type of device upon which it is installed:
Windows Mobile 6 feature highlights:
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone, Pocket PC, Tracy & Matt, Windows Mobile 6, leaked rom, Crossbow]
Well I don’t know how he does it but Gears over at CoolSmartphone has found out about the new Orange SPV E600 already!
The SPV E600 will be the Orange version of the popular HTC Excalibur. The Excalibur, also know as the HTC S620, has been available from HTC Commercial and from T-Mobile in the USA as the T-Mobile Dash for quite some time and was also recently announced by T-Mobile UK as the MDA Mail. Most people thought that Orange would not bother to release this device, and this has come as a bit of a surprise.
You’ll note that Orange have also retained the SPV brand name on this device, so perhaps it’s staying after all!
Orange SPV E600 Specification:
Source: CoolSmartphone.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Orange SPV E600, HTC, HTC Excalibur]
Hammer Heads is a frantic fun-fest for anyone with an aversion to those pesky creatures that live at the bottom of your garden. As the gnomes rise from their holes, just tap the screen to bash them with your hammer! Meet several types of gnome, each with their own unique quirks, collect power-ups to aid you in your quest, and earn special speed bonuses if you’re handy with your hammer! A visit to the Tower of Gold can earn you extra cash to spend on special hammer and life upgrades available at the in-game Shiny Shop.
“For each problem there’s a solution, but when the solution involves a hammer, you can be sure that it’ll end up being rewarding to the soul,” said Howard Tomlinson, CEO of Astraware. “What could be better for testing your reactions and tapping accuracy than teaching those pesky gnomes a lesson!”
Hammer Heads features 2 game modes – Classic Bash – progress through 25 challenging levels and defeat the Gnome King, earning special achievement trophies along the way; and Marathon Bash – a never-ending gnome-bashing extravaganza!
Hammer Heads has been one of the most popular PC and online gaming titles of 2006, and now fans of the game can take it with them on the move.
Hammer Heads is available for devices running Palm OS 5.0 and higher, and Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003, 2003SE and 5.0, from the Astraware website: http://www.astraware.com/hammerheads. The game is priced $19.95 with a special release discount for Club Astraware members.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Astraware, Hammer Heads, Windows Mobile Blog]
Edit: Our Orange SPV M700 review is now online!
It may not be mentioned in the Orange catalogue or on the Orange site but we have been told that the SPV M700 will in fact include built in GPS and will also ship with a trial version of the Orange Maps software.
We are currently seeking confirmation from Orange about this and will let you know what we find out. It was initially thought that the M700 would begin shipping to business customers this week but as yet we have been unable to either confirm this or to get hold of one ourselves. Again we’ll let you know when we know!
Orange SPV M700 Specification
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Orange, M700, HTC Trinity, HTC P3600, SPV, Orange SPV M700]
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