Since we posted our Orange SPV M700 review I purchased a few M700’s for work colleagues. All the devices came from business customer services and arrived at the same time. Strangely, some of them had a windscreen mount included in the box but others did not. The mount is pretty good, has a suction pad on one end and a flexible ‘arm’ to position the device where you want it.
Now when I asked Orange Business Customer Services why some had them and some didn’t they said that the mount is not supposed to be included, it’s not something that they advertise as being included and that we are lucky to have them at all!
So the question for all of you out there that already have an M700 is ‘Did you get a windscreen mount and car charger in the box with your device?’ I’m curious to know if more are shipping with or without. Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Orange, M700, HTC Trinity, HTC P3600, SPV, Orange SPV M700]
Here we have the Audio version of our Orange SPV M700 review. Back with us again we have Nick Reynolds giving us a quick run down of the device and letting us know what he thinks of it!.
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Please do let us know what you think by contact us via our feedback form or through Skype: tracyandmatt or you can even give us a call on 0208 123 3757!
Our thanks once again to Nick for a job well done and don’t forget you can still listen to the CamerAware podcast too.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Orange, podcast, SPV M700]
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A new HTC device, the Census, has just appeared on the FCC site.
The unusual thing about this device is that it lacks voice capability and is a data only handset. Naturally not a great deal is known about the Census at this stage but you’ll notice from the image above that a fingerprint reader is included. With the lack of keyboard or keypad it obviously includes a touch screen.
HTC Census Specification:
Don’t let the images above deceive you in to thinking that this is a small smartphone device – the screen alone is 3.5″ which puts the HTC Census in the same league as the older (circa HTC Blue Angel) handsets. Also look at the weight – 350g!?
No idea when (or IF) the device will see release but another thing you’ll notice, if you take the time to look at the manually on the FCC site, is that the screen shots all show Windows Mobile 5!
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Windows Mobile blog, HTC Census, Tracy & Matt]
eXpansys, UBiQUiO brand owner, have just introduced the new UBiQUiO 503G.
With it’s 520Mhz CPU and 256MB ROM the UBiQUiO 503G looks like an intereting device. It also has 3G/UMTS which is missing from most of the devices that the UBiQUiO competes with. If you are thinking that it looks a little like the JAQ3 then that probably because both the UBiQUiO 503G and the JAQ3 are manufactured by TechFaith Wireless.
Oh and the Windows Mobile 6 Professional OS means that the 503G includes a touch screen.
UBiQUiO 503G Specification
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, UBiQUiO 503G, Expansys]
The eagerly awaited Orange SPV E650, Orange’s version of the HTC Vox/HTC S710, is now listed as ‘Coming Soon’ in the April edition of the Orange retail catalogue. Apparently dummy devices are also shipping to stores already. This could mean the device will be released with in the next few weeks.
Orange SPV E650 Specification:
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, HTC Vox, HTC S710, Orange, SPV E650]
The Parrot PHOTO VIEWER 7″ is the bigger brother of PHOTO VIEWER 3.5″ that we reviewed last year. We liked the 3.5″ version as its compact size meant that it could easily sit on one of the desks in our office and allow us to upload the photos from our mobile phones via bluetooth.
Since then we have been looking to buy a larger photo frame that we can have in our lounge so were keen to try the PHOTO VIEWER 7″.
The Parrot Photo Viewer is unique in that it uses Bluetooth technology rather than a USB cable or SD card in order to upload and display pictures. Parrot have aimed this product at people with camera phones, giving them the ability to transfer their favourite photos from their phone to display them on the photo frame. Since the launch of the PHOTO VIEWER 3.5″ Parrot have done some work with the firmware running on the PHOTO VIEWER 7″ and have improved the bluetooth connectivity. The 3.5″ version suffered some problems in this department, often requiring a power cycle to get things working again. The 7″ does not seem to suffer the same problems.
At just 22.2 x 17.6cm the frame isn’t huge. It’s slim too measuring just 2 cm deep. However these dimensions include the frame, the LCD screen has an effective diagonal of just 7 inches and has a resolution of 720 x 480. This is a reasonable high resolution for an LCD of this size and therefore images look very sharp. The backlight is bright and evenly lit and can be adjusted to suit your needs. There is also a light sensor on the frame so that when the room is completely dark the frame goes in to a sleep mode where it simply displays the time. This is a nice idea if you are using the frame in a bedroom for example. You can turn this feature off though if you wish.
Available in 10 frame designs the frame can be used in either portrait or landscape and what’s more, the frame has a built in sensor that can tell which way is up and rotate the images on screen to suit; a pretty cool feature.
The photo frame is powered by the supplied mains adapter. There is a switch that allows you to turn the unit on and off. One thing that is did find strange and somewhat annoying is that, having chosen a black surround for my photo frame, I’m still stuck with a white adapter and power cable!
Uploading images via Bluetooth is dead easy. On my HTC TyTN I simply browse through the images I have saved and choose the one I want to send. Selecting beam file brings up a window where I can search for devices in range. Once the Parrot Photo Frame is shown on the list I click send and a few seconds later the picture is displayed on the screen.
Transferring files from a PC is equally simple but gives you the added benefit of being able to send more than one picture at a time.
The Parrot Photo Viewer will accept jpeg images in a variety of sizes and will automatically scale them to fit the screen. That said, it is a good idea to resize large images on the PC before you transfer them to save space as the frame has only 128MB of Flash RAM available for images. 128MB Should be plenty of room for hundreds of images, however you can’t necessarily fill this all up as even if you are below the memory limit the frame will not accept more than about 500 images. This should be ample for most people though!
The photo frame has a built in menu system that allows you to change various settings, review and delete stored images alter the backlight brightness, etc. The on screen display is really intuitive and is accessed by three buttons on the rear of the frame. You can also alter how frequently the images are changed from 5 seconds up to a few hours. The one thing that we thought was missing from the slide options on the 3.5″ model has now been added to the 7″ so that you can now display your images randomly.
The Parrot Photo Viewer is mains powered and comes with a slim power adapter. I would like to see a battery power option for this as it really is the ideal size for passing round to show people your photos. When most people see it for the first time they immediately want to pick it up.
The box for the Parrot Photo Viewer is also impressive and is ideal for anyone purchasing it as a gift for someone.
High-quality display
Featuring a high-resolution LCD screen with 720 x 480 pixels and 262 144 colours, the Parrot PHOTO VIEWER 7″ benefits from the TFT technology to guarantee you the highest level of rendering in terms of colours and sharp details.
It comes on during the day and switches off at night
An LCD screen gives off light, which can be a pain if you want to put it on your bedside table. The Parrot PHOTO VIEWER 7″ features a sensor that switches off the frame when the light level drops.
Technical and commercial specifications
Parrot PHOTO VIEWER Bluetooth® wireless photo viewer
- High-resolution LCD TFT screen with 720 x 480 pixels
- 262 144 colour display
- Effective LCD size: 7 inches
- Built-in light sensor
- Compatible image format: JPEG (700 K to 7 M pixels)
- 128 MB internal memory for storing over 100 photos
- Stores over 500 photos in its internal memory
- Automatic image resizing
- Menus: Slideshow, Picture, Delete, Reposition, Language…
- Fitting: free-standing or wall-mounted
- Power lead
- Automatically rotates the picture
(portrait/landscape)
Bluetooth®
- Built-in Bluetooth receiver
- Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
- Bluetooth profiles supported: FTP, OPP and BIP
- Receives pictures from up to 10 metres away
- Pairing: not required with this product
- Software updates by Bluetooth
Dimensions and Weight
- Width: 22.2 cm Height: 17.6 cm Depth: 2 cm
- Weight: 358 g (not incl. frame)
Processor
- Samsung 2412 Microprocessor
- Memory : Flash = 512Mbits – SDRAM = 128Mbits
Conclusion
I like this Parrot PHOTO VIEWER 7″ we have it sitting in our lounge at the moment. The images are very sharp and clear and colours appear very rich. The firmware is a great improvement over the old 3.5″ version. If you are looking for a digital photo frame then consider this one!
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Parrot PHOTO VIEWER 7″, Photo Frame, Gadgets]
I while ago I used IMEI Check to have my Orange M3100 Sim Unlocked so that Tracy could use it with her T-Mobile SIM.
Since I posted my Orange SPV M700 review about a week ago I’ve had a few emails asking if it’s possible to Sim Unlock the M700 so that it can be used on other networks. The simple answer is YES!
Florin at IMEI Check has come up trumps again and is now able to provide SIM unlocking for the HTC Trinity and Orange M700 (Although I did think the HTC Branded devices were unclocked anyway!?). The service costs £20.
I really do recommend IMEI Check, the service is really fast and efficient. Have a look on their website to see what they have to offer.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Sim Unlock, Orange, Orange M700, HTC Trinity, IMEI-Check, SPV, Orange SPV M700]
Big thanks to Chris for this JAVOedge JAVOscreen review.
Once again, having only recently purchased a 2nd generation iPod Nano I was anxious to keep it looking pristine.
I was very impressed with how easy it was to fit the protectors. They are nice and thick making it easy to apply them without getting troublesome air bubbles. It also means you can remove them for cleaning, something you can’t do with thinner screen guards. A cloth is provided so that you can clean the screen before applying. One of the cool features of the protectors is that they are anti-reflective making it easier to see your iPod screen in daylight. Although the protector is thick it does not blur the screen. The pack also comes with a protector for the clickwheel.
Key Features
Overall: I am very impressed and feel confident the JAVOscreen will protect my iPod screen and clickwheel from being scratched.
You can buy the JAVOscreen screen protectors from http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/getProduct.do?poid=1012&pbmId=5606.
[Post tag(s): iPod Shuffle, JAVOedge, JAVOscreen, iPod, Tracy & Matt]
The HTC S710 (HTC Vox) has been available for a little while now but at CITA 2007 in Orlando HTC announce the HTC S720.
The S720 is essentially a CDMA version of the HTC S710, other differences are, that the S710 is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE quadband smartphone while the S720 sports CDMA’s EV-DO standard.
HTC S720 Specification:
Find more details of the device on EngadgetMobile.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Windows Mobile blog, HTC Wings, HTC S720, Tracy & Matt]
We have started Podcasting!
We thought it might be fun to start a Podcast where we can interview people about Windows Mobile related issues, and perhaps have a Podcast version of our reviews.
To subscribe to the Podcast simply add this link ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/tm/podcast ) to iTunes or your favorite Podcast downloader.
We’ll be adding other Podcasts soon as we are already in the middle of putting a few others together. Please let us know if you have any ideas for future Podcast if there is anything special you would like to see hear then please contact us!
You can also download the MP3 of the CamerAware podcast from using THIS LINK or listen to the podcast using the embedded player below.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, podcast]
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