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
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone, Pocket PC, Orange SPV M650, Orange SPV M700, Orange SPV C100, HTC Oxygen, HTC Trinity, HTC Artemis, Tracy & Matt]
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
[Technorati tag(s): Microsoft, Vista, CES, Cisco, Tracy & Matt]
Following Apple’s announcement about the iPhone on Tuesday, Cisco Systems is suing Apple Computer for trademark infringement in a US federal court, for using the iPhone name.
Apple responded by saying the lawsuit was “silly” and that Cisco’s trademark registration was “tenuous at best”.
“We think Cisco’s trademark lawsuit is silly,” Apple spokesman Alan Hely said. “There are already several companies using the name iPhone for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) products.”
“Cisco entered into negotiations with Apple in good faith after Apple repeatedly asked permission to use Cisco’s iPhone name,” said Mark Chandler, Cisco senior vice-president and general counsel, in a statement.
Cisco has owned the iPhone name since it bought Infogear Technology in 2000, which registered the name.
Jon Noh, a spokesperson for Cisco reportedly said: “This issue is not about money, and it’s not about the phone itself; it is about Cisco’s obligation to protect its trademark in the face of Apple using it without our permission.”
It will be interesting to see what happens over the next few weeks.
Source: BBC News
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): iPhone, Apple, OS X, Cisco, Tracy & Matt]
Parrot introduces their new bluetooth Hands-Free MUSIC KIT:
For the 50 million owners of MP3 devices who would prefer to listen to their own music in their cars, this news will be music to their ears: Parrot plans to introduce the industry’s first hands-free cell phone car kit with streaming audio capability that will allow them to play their favorite tunes through their car’s stereo. The MK6000 will be available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2007 and will be priced at $239.99 MSRP.
Now, car – and music – enthusiasts can turn their vehicles into their personal “jukebox on wheels” while at the same time enjoy the convenience of hands-free Bluetooth® cell phone capability.
It’s easy to use, says Parrot. Just start you car, pair your Bluetooth-enabled smart phone or other MP3 device with the MK6000, and enjoy listening to your music library over your car’s stereo system. And because it’s Bluetooth-based streaming, there are no tangled wires or concerns about having the right size jacks or adapters.
“The MK6000 is the second in a new series of advanced Bluetooth products from Parrot that take advantage of today’s fastest growing consumer technologies – audio streaming and Bluetooth,” says Ed Valdez, president and COO of Parrot, Inc.
“Mobile music is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity for millions of people who take their music with them on their smart phone, iPod™ or other portable music device. This latest innovation allows consumers to enjoy their personal music in their vehicles — without compromising sound quality — with any device that enables Bluetooth A2DP. A few months ago we introduced the Parrot SOUND SYSTEM with audio streaming – our wireless speaker system for home and office use. Now, Parrot is introducing a breakthrough technology for consumers’ vehicles by combining audio streaming with hands-free Bluetooth cell phone capabilities. Audio streaming is poised to be the next “big thing” in mobile electronics.”
In addition to audio streaming, the new MK6000 features two other ground-breaking Parrot innovations for car kits: “beamforming” technology for exceptional voice quality while phoning, and a new text-to-speech synthesizer that will read back the phone book listings.
Parrot MUSIC KIT specifications:
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone, Pocket PC, Parrot, MUSIC KIT, Speakerphone, Bluetooth, Tracy & Matt]
Everyone is talking about Apple’s iPhone today and it would appear that Orange are no different. The following statement was released in reaction to the iPhone announcement:
“Today’s launch of Apple’s iPhone is another example of how the world of entertainment technology is converging. It reinforces our belief here at Orange that we shall see many more similar moves in the future. We have already seen our own Music Player service grow rapidly in the last year to average 100,000 single downloads per month, with over 500,000 tracks to choose from currently. Apple’s entry into the market will no doubt stimulate even further interest in mobile music services.”
“Europe is undergoing a digital revolution and Orange, Apple and other key companies are at the forefront of that. As the technology and entertainment industries merge over the next few years, consumers will be able to do things they previously only ever dreamt of and will be able to access all the services they need from a single provider”
I do find it quite amusing that Orange have (tried to) put themselves in the same bracket as Apple saying that they are at the forefront of this new technology. I’m sure that there are many out there that would disagree. Comments anyone?
Thanks to MSMobileNews for the Orange release heads up.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): iPhone, Apple, OS X, Orange, Tracy & Matt]
Just a quick reminder fo you all that our friends at Clove Technology are still running the discount offer for the Eten M700. You can save £25 when you purchase an Eten Glofiish M700 from Clove using the voucher code below.
The ETEN Glofiish M700 is now available on the Clove website.
To take advantage of this brilliant offer all you have to do is type TM25PNOV07 into the voucher box on the order form once you have selected to buy the Eten M700 and £25 will be deducted at the checkout stage. Take a look at theEten M700 on the Clove Technology site.
This really is a good offer and, as far as we know, this is still the cheapest Glofiish M700 in the UK and we are offering you £25 off to boot!!
This offer is just for our readers and is now valid until the end of January 2007.
Overview
Compose and send e-mails, SMS message or create and edit documents on the move with the Eten M700. The Glofiish M700 is a compact Windows Mobile 5 device featuring an integrated sliding keyboard, Quad-band GSM/GPRS with support for EDGE, SiRFStar III GPS Receiver, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi 802.11b/g and 2.0 mega pixels camera. With all these features you only ever need to carry one device, to stay in contact by phone, accessing the Internet, managing documents, appointments and contacts, and taking quality pictures.
GPS navigation is also possible with the Eten M700, due to the integrated SiRFStar III GPS receiver, ensuring that this is truly an all in one device.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone, Pocket PC, ETEN M700, glofiish, E-TEN Glofiish, Clove, Tracy & Matt]
After months (perhaps years!) of speculation Steve Jobs finally and officially announced the Apple iPhone during his speech at Macworld.
“iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.”
Apple iPhone Specifications
Specs are also said to include touchscreen display with multi-touch support and a proximity sensor to turn off the sensor when it’s close to your face, WiFi that automatically engages when in range, and quadband GSM radio with EDGE. A partnership with Yahoo will allow all iPhone customers to hook up with free push IMAP email.
Said to be selling in the US as a Cingular exclusive for $499 on a two-year contract, 8GB for $599. Ships Stateside in June, Europe in fourth quarter, Asia in 2008.
Check out the full details on engadget or the official iPhone site.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): iPhone, Apple, OS X, Cingular, Tracy & Matt]
SanDisk introduce the Cruzer® Contour™, a USB flash drive with the elegant look and feel of a fine fountain pen or wristwatch. The elegance extends inside Cruzer Contour, with state-of-the-art engineering, support for Windows® ReadyBoost™, and, a generous gallery of pre-installed U3™ software applications.
What especially sets apart Cruzer Contour, with its glossy black top and silver metallic body, is the drive’s unique sliding USB connector. Using your thumb to slide the top of Cruzer Contour back and forth brings out or hides the connector – there’s no visible switch, and no cap to lose.
The sliding USB connector requires nothing more than two flicks of the thumb. Sliding the top back and then forward brings out the connector, while sliding the top forward and then back pulls in the connector. Although no bigger than previous SanDisk flash memory drives, Cruzer Contour has the weightiness and cool metallic feel associated with fine luxury goods.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): MP3 Player, SanDisk, Cruzer Contour, U3, Tracy & Matt]
In yet another annoucement at CES, SanDisk introduced the Sansa Connect™, a Wi-Fi enabled MP3 player that lets consumers enjoy and recommend music from almost anywhere. The Sansa Connect un-tethers consumers from their PCs allowing them to connect to music and online photos through any open wireless “hot spot” Internet connection.
The Sansa Connect will boast innovative Internet capabilities designed to keep music aficionados connected to a wide range of new music via subscription services and streaming Internet radio with no PC required.
Sansa Connect feature set includes:
The 4-gigabyte Sansa Connect will be distributed to store shelves in the United States in late March with a suggested retail price of $249.99
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): MP3 Player, SanDisk, Media Player, Sansa Express, Tracy & Matt]
SanDisk announce an affordable, cable-less, flash-based MP3 player: the 1-gigabyte (GB) 1 Sansa Express. Designed for the value-conscious consumer, the compact Sansa Express stands out amongst the competition as an affordably priced device with many high-end features, including a microSD™ expansion slot, FM tuner, recording capabilities, data storage and a direct connection to a consumer’s computer – no USB cable required.
Sansa Express specification:
The Sansa Express can hold up to 3GB of music—or 750 songs4 —by utilizing a 2GB microSD card in the player’s memory expansion slot. This card feature also enables secure transferring of music to other devices equipped with microSD card slots such as mobile phones and PDAs.
About the size of a pack of gum, the dimensions of the Sansa Express MP3 player are .99 inches wide x 3.09 inches long x .64 inches high.
Available in March 2007 in the U.S. and Europe, the Sansa Express will be priced at $59.995 (MSRP).
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): MP3 Player, SanDisk, Media Player, Sansa Express, Tracy & Matt]
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