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By July 10, 2007 Read More →

Toshiba Portégé G900 size comparison

Over the past few days I’ve had several emails from readers asking to see the Toshiba G900 alongside other devices for a size comparison. It would seem that a number of you are looking at the G900 more for its screen and web browsing abilities rather than as a phone and want to know how it stacks up against the Nokia N800 for example.

Toshiba G900 beside the Nokia N800

Toshiba G900 beside the Nokia N800
G900 vs M700 vs N800

G900 vs N800 vs M700

As you can see in the shots above, the Toshiba G900 is a lot smaller than the Nokia N800 whilst being significantly larger than the Orange M700. Both the G900 and N800 have the same screen resolution but the N800 has greater physical dimensions.

If you are looking for a device purely to browse the internet then the N800 is a decent option but one thing you’ll have to consider is that it’s WiFi or Bluetooth only, it doesnt have a SIM card, cant make phone calls and cant connect to the internet on its own.

The G900 has a physically smaller screen, but the same resolution and can make phone calls as well as connect to the internet via GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA.

Our review of both the N800 and G900 will be online shortly!

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By July 9, 2007 Read More →

HP iPAQ 514 unboxed

If you are looking for a light-weight, candy-bar style Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone then the HP iPAQ 514 could be the phone for you!

The iPAQ 514 is a basic phone but has a number of features that you might expect to find on a higher-end device such as the inclusion of WiFi. We are going to be using this device in the ‘real world’ over the next week or so and will be posting a review shortly.

Here is a video of the device to give you an idea of what it’s like:

The HP iPAQ 514 is the all new smartphone from HP. The 514 is designed to be the office in your pocket. You can connect to your email and keep in contact whilst on the move.

HP iPAQ 514 Specification:

  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard
  • 201 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 850 CPU
  • 64Mb RAM / 128Mb ROM
  • 2″ 176 x 220 color transflective TFT
  • GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900
  • CSD, GPRS, EDGE
  • Built-in numeric phone keypad, 12 keys
  • SDIO, microSD memory slot
  • Bluetooth 1.2
  • USB 1.1 client
  • WiFi: 802.11b, 802.11g
  • 1.3 megapixel camera
  • 1100 mAh battery
  • 48.6 x 107 x 16.3 mm
  • 102 grams

    • The iPAQ 514 is available now and in stock at Clove Technology and at £169 (£198.58 inc VAT) we’re pretty sure this is one of the cheapest on the web!

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    By July 8, 2007 Read More →

    VITO VoiceReminder v2.0 released

    VITO Technology gladly presents VITO VoiceReminder v 2.0 – a talking alarm-clock capable of playing back your voice messages at set time. The new polished user interface is intuitive and allows creating new reminders in a sec.

    VITO VoiceReminder

    VITO VoiceReminder

    Apart from completely new user interface VITO VoiceReminder v 2.0 features several skins for full screen clock, so that you can pick the most suitable. This gives the applet fresh and brighter looks!

    Now you can have VITO VoiceReminder automatically announce time every 15/30/60 minutes and if necessary only during workdays – very convenient feature for somebody deeply concentrated on their work. You can also select the time interval during which you want VITO VoiceReminder to automatically announce time.

    The new version of VITO VoiceReminder allows you to disable full screen clock from popping up every time you turn on your device. Time announcement can be turned off as well.

    VITO VoiceReminder is available for $19.95 at vitotechnology.com with two weeks’ trial. Current users get upgrade for free.

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    By July 7, 2007 Read More →

    JAVOedge release JAVOClearCase for T-Mobile Dash/HTC S620

    Optimum protection with this crystal clear, poly-carbonate JAVOClear Case! This hard clear case is designed to protect and maintain the originality of T-Mobile Dash without compromises. The perfect case, the perfect look! One of the best case in the market today!

    JAVOClearCase

    JAVOClearCase

    The JAVOClear Case is a stylish yet functional case which protects and allows you to showcase the original look of your device. This lightweight yet sturdy JAVOClear Case is made out of PC (poly-carbonate plastic) making it extremely durable. It is form-fitting and snug with a strong locking mechanism. This clear case also provides accessible openings to the screen, sync port, buttons, headphone jack, camera, etc. If you are looking for a case that is light, protective and still be able to enjoy the look of your device, the JAVOClear Case is for you.

    Compatible devices:

  • T-Mobile Dash
  • T-Mobile MDA Mail
  • Dopod C720W
  • HTC Excalibur 100
  • HTC S620
  • O2 XDA Cosmo
  • Orange SPV E600

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    By July 6, 2007 Read More →

    Toshiba Portégé G900 display video

    Here, as promised, is the video of the Toshiba G900 display. It’s brief but should give you an idea of the resolution of this device. I’m very impressed with the screen so far. Browsing the internet at 800×480 is a pleasure!

    There are some screen grabs of the device to be found HERE.

    The Toshiba Portégé G900 is available now and in stock at Clove Technology and at £339 (£398.32 inc VAT) we’re pretty sure this is one of the cheapest on the web!

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    By July 6, 2007 Read More →

    Toshiba Portégé G900 screen

    Since we posted our Toshiba G900 unboxing video just about 12 hours ago a lot of you have been emailing and asking about that hi-res screen. We will have another video online for you later today where well show you what the display is like.

    For now we’ll just tell you that the screen is amazing! 800 x 480 is the resolution you would expect to find in many UMPC’s that have screens of more than twice the size. It really does make borwsing the internet and reading email a lot more practical. To get an idea of how much you can get on that screen click the thumbnails below to see a fullsize screen capture.

    G900 Home Screen

    G900 Home Screen

    G900 Program Menu

    G900 Program Menu

    G900 Internet Explorer

    G900 Internet Explorer

    EDIT: Second video is now LIVE.

    The Toshiba Portégé G900 is available now and in stock at Clove Technology and at £339 (£398.32 inc VAT) we’re pretty sure this is one of the cheapest on the web!

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    By July 5, 2007 Read More →

    Toshiba Portégé G900 unboxed and compared

    Last week Toshiba finally launched the Toshiba Portégé G900, which is the bigger brother of the Portégé G500. This is a device we have been looking forward to since we first saw the specs back in February. Of particular interest is that hi-res 800 x 480 3″ display and the fast 520MHz CPU!

    Just today we managed to get our hands on a review unit and will writing that up over the next week. So as has now become standard, we’ll leave you with an unboxing video. Please feel free to ask us questions about the device and we’ll either answer them here or work them in to the final review!

    EDIT: You can also see some screen grabs HERE. Plus the second video is now LIVE.

    Toshiba G900 Specification:

  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • 520MHz 32bit Intel XScale CPU
  • 128Mb RAM / 128Mb ROM
  • 3″ 800 x 480 LCD touchscreen
  • GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100
  • CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
  • Slide-out QWERTY-type keyboard, 45 keys
  • MiniSD memory slot
  • Bluetooth 2.0
  • USB 1.1 host/client
  • WiFi: 802.11b, 802.11e
  • 1.9 megapixel camera
  • Biometric security
  • 61 x 119 x 21.5mm
  • 198 grams

    • The Toshiba Portégé G900 is available now and in stock at Clove Technology and at £339 (£398.32 inc VAT) we’re pretty sure this is one of the cheapest on the web!

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    By July 5, 2007 Read More →

    Orange France release SPV C200

    Orange France have just unveiled a new Windows Mobile Smartphone called SPV C200.

    Orange SPV C200

    Orange SPV C200

    This is the first SPV branded device not to be manufactured by HTC but it looks like the Amoi E72 Windows Mobile Smartphone announced late last year.

    Simple and complete, Orange SPV C200 is Smartphone under OS Windows Mobile 5.0 which has many organization and communication functions. It allows the synchronization of the contacts, the diary, the tasks and e-mail in high mobile flow thanks to technology EDGE. Ideal for the organization of the timetable and to remain in contact, it also makes it possible to divide photographs and vidéos (camera 1.3Mpxl) and to listen to music (reader MP3).

    Orange CPV C200 Specification:

  • Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition AKU 2.3
  • EDGE/GPRS/GSM 900/1800 MHz
  • TI OMAP850 201Mhz
  • 64MB ROM
  • 64MB RAM
  • 2″ 176 x 220 TFT with 65536 colours
  • Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP
  • 1.3mp camera
  • miniUSB connector for sync / charge / headphones
  • miniSD slot
  • 1150mAh battery
  • up to 3.5 – 5 hrs talktime
  • up to 100 hour standby
  • 100.0 x 44.8 x 14.8 mm
  • 85g

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    By July 5, 2007 Read More →

    HTC Omni leaked?

    Could this be the first rendering of the new HTC Omni?

    HTC Omni

    HTC Omni

    Images of the new ‘leaked’ device have appeared all the web today. This is the rumoured replacement for the HTC Universal and is thought to be available some time in October 2007.

    HTC Omni specification:

  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • WVGA 4″ 800 x 480 main display with sub-display
  • 256 MB ROM – 64MB RAM
  • Samsung SC244X at 400 MHz and Qualcomm MSM 7200
  • WCDMA 2100 or 850/1900MHz, HSDPA
  • Quad band EDGE/GSM/GPRS
  • 802.11b/g WiFi
  • Built-in QWERTY-type keyboard
  • microSD memory card slot
  • Bluetooth 2
  • 3.0 megapixel auto-focus camera
  • AGPS
  • USB 1.1
  • TV and VGA out
  • 130 x 81 x 16 mm

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    By July 4, 2007 Read More →

    Netgear SPH200D Dual-Mode Phone with Skype

    A few days ago I told you about our new Netgear SPH101 Skype WiFi phone but yesterday we got our hands on a new Netgear SPH200D Dual-Mode Phone with Skype.

    Netgear SPH200D

    Netgear SPH200D

    The Netgear SPH200D combines Skype’s VoIP calling facilities with regular ‘land line’ a based phone both of which work over a DECT connection from handset to base station.

    Set up is extremely simple: Plug the Dual-mode Cordless Phone Station into your Internet router (Ethernet port) to make your Skype calls and plug the base station into your phone line (PSTN) wall jack to make land line calls—from the same cordless phone.

    It’ll take us a little while to put the review together so here is the unboxing video that you have probably all become accustomed to!

    Our intial tests with the Netgear SPH200D look good, so far we have not had any problems with it and call quality seems about perfect but we’ll have more for you soon.

    For anyone wishing to contact us via Skype you can do so via our Skype username: tracyandmatt or using our Skype-in phone number: 0208 123 3757. We are always happy to hear from our readers!

    The Netgear SPH200D can be purchased from eXpansys.

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