Archive for 2007

Parrot CONFERENCE Bluetooth spakerphone

Parrot have been announcing a lot of new devices lately and here is another, the Parrot CONFERENCE Speakerphone.

Parrot is introducing Bluetooth convenience to corporate boardrooms, offices and conference rooms with the launch of its new high-performance Bluetooth wireless speakerphone.

Called the Parrot CONFERENCE, the speakerphone features Parrot’s proprietary advanced digital signal processing technology with full duplexing for clear, echo-free conversations in both small and large rooms. Its three highly sensitive microphones provide complete 360-degree voice pickup and a powerful 5-watt speaker allows conversations in normal voice levels for all participants.

Because it is wireless and powered by three rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries, the speakerphone can be easily moved from office to conference room to accommodate phone meetings wherever they occur. The batteries provide 10 hours of continuous talk-time, and fully recharge in five hours. And the Parrot CONFERENCE can be paired with up to 50 phones.

The Parrot CONFERENCE has fully integrated Internet communications (VoIP) software. And, for the Skype subscribers, the Parrot CONFERENCE comes with an integrated Skype(TM) interface so it is ready to use out of the box.

The Parrot CONFERENCE also features a large, bright active-matrix TFT color display that makes its menus, settings and phone listings easy to see and read. The Parrot CONFERENCE will store up to 6,000 contacts that are automatically loaded wirelessly via Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PDAs, and laptops. A built-in digital keypad also allows manual dialing if required.

The self-contained Parrot CONFERENCE is relatively lightweight and has a small footprint for convenience and easy portability. It measures about 10 inches in diameter, sits less than two inches high and weights only 22 ounces including the batteries

Parrot CONFERENCE Specification:

Matt

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Samsung announces the T9B (YP-T9B) MP3 player

You might be forgiven for thinking that the device below is a Samsung Mobile Phone. In actual fact the T9B is an MP3 player.

The T9B MP3 player takes features a step further and allows consumers to listen free as a bird with Bluetooth-enabled wireless stereo. Now listeners can enjoy their favorite songs wire-free using compatible Bluetooth enabled headphones. And with advanced remote control functions on headsets including play, pause, seek and volume control, the T9B player can stay safely tucked away in a pocket or bag.

The T9B player can also be paired with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Music lovers won’t have to worry about missing a call while listening to their favorite tunes; the player tells its user when they have an incoming call. While the mobile phone is in a pocket or bag, users can talk to friends and family by using the embedded microphone within the T9B MP3 player. When the call is over, the T9B player takes the user back to where they left off with their music.

The T9B MP3 players is available in jet black and deep purple, come in 2GB and 4GB version. The T9B pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

Matt

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Vodafone launch 1210 3G Smartphone in Portugal

Vodafone Portugal announce the release of their 1210 Smartphone. Here is the official release:

Vodafone Portugal is launching its first 3G Smartphone under its own brand, the Vodafone 1210. Its characteristics, design and functions were specified by Vodafone to facilitate the use of mobile services by its customers.

This exclusive Vodafone phone has the lowest price in its range and combines the most advanced functions of a Smartphone with the multimedia characteristics of a telephone. With this phone it is possible to access the Internet, view Word, Excel, PDF and Powerpoint files and process multimedia content such as music tracks and videos.

The use of 384kbps 3G technology enables broadband access to a range of content, making it ideal for using – via the Vodafone Mobile E-mail service – e-mail, calendar, address book, Internet, Intranet and other corporate applications. These characteristics and functions are complemented by an elegant design and an attractive price of 190 euros.

In order to make the Mobile E-mail service even more accessible to corporate customers, it will be possible to purchase this phone for only 20 euros, with 20 euros of free calls included, by subscribing to a 24-month contract with activation of the voice service and Mobile E-mail.

Vodafone 1210 Specification

See the 1210 on Vodafone’s Portuguese website.

Matt

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3 new devices for Orange.NL

Three new phones have appeared in the Dutch Orange magazine further adding to the choice of Windows Mobile devices available to our friends from the Netherlands.

The devices showing up are the SPV C100 (HTC Oxygen), SPV M650 (HTC Artemis) and SPV M700 (HTC Trinity).

In the past Orange UK have not been far behind the Netherlands launch (if they launch at all) so fingers crossed that it wont be long before we begin to see these devices for sale here in the UK!

Orange SPV C100 Specification:

Orange SPV M650 Specification:

Orange SPV M700 Specification

Matt

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Vista Named ‘Best of CES’ 2007

Windows Vista operating system has been selected by the editors at CNET as a winner of the “Best of CES 2007” award in the computers and hardware category at the 2007 International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES). Windows Vista, scheduled to be broadly available on
Jan. 30, 2007, was honored for enhancements and innovations that provide
users with an experience that is easier, safer, more entertaining and
better connected, at home or on the go.

“It is a great honor to have Windows Vista declared one of the best
products at this year’s CES,” said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president
for Windows(R) Client Marketing at Microsoft Corp. “We are in outstanding
company here at the show, and this award is an indication of what customers
can expect when they are able to experience Windows Vista for themselves
later this month.”

The development of Windows Vista is the result of an unprecedented
collaboration between Microsoft and its customers and partners. The product
was designed with the help of millions of testers worldwide, including 50
families from seven countries taking part in the Life with Windows Vista
program. The feedback gathered from this testing was invaluable to the
product development, and Windows Vista is better because of it.

In preparation for the Windows Vista launch, thousands of PC manufacturers and
system builders across the globe are preparing to deliver new PCs designed
to run the new operating system. By Jan. 30, more than 1.5 million devices
will have the Works with Windows Vista logo and more than 2,000 products
will be Certified for Windows Vista, helping make Internet and networking
connections, home entertainment and business tasks faster, easier and more
secure. Many of those products are on display at CES, including two Windows
Vista-based PCs — the HP TouchSmart PC IQ770 and the ASUS W5Fe
SideShow(TM) Notebook — that were the other two finalists for the Best of
CES award in the computers and hardware category.

The Best of CES awards, which are produced and judged by CNET,
recognize the best products at 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show
in 10 categories, plus a Best of Show.

Matt

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