Review
The LG KF750 is No Longer A Secret
The LG KF750 Black Series Handset just got reviewed by Shiny Shiny’s Susi.
She confirmed the specs we posted earlier: The device feature full temper glass (you will see Susi hammering the screen..); Carbon fiber/metal shell; 5 MP camera; Quad-band; GPRs,Edge, HSDPA and exciting new features such the Google App bundled; 120 fps video and [...]
The LG KF750 Black Series Handset just got reviewed by Shiny Shiny’s Susi.
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She confirmed the specs we posted earlier: The device feature full temper glass (you will see Susi hammering the screen..); Carbon fiber/metal shell; 5 MP camera; Quad-band; GPRs,Edge, HSDPA and exciting new features such the Google App bundled; 120 fps video and DivX® certified playback; Screen auto-rotating; Auto adjusting brightness….. |
[Source TechDigest]
DVB-T Support on Windows Mobile Device on GIGABYTE’s gSmart t600
msmobiles is showing a quick review of the new Windows Mobile Smartphone from GIGABIT, the gSmart t600.
The gSmart t600 offers support for DVB-T on a WM Smartphone. This is the first we have seen DVB-T is basically a standard terrestrial TV free broadcasting Europe, Australia, Taiwan, India, Russia, etc..
The TV quality as well [...]
msmobiles is showing a quick review of the new Windows Mobile Smartphone from GIGABIT, the gSmart t600.
The gSmart t600 offers support for DVB-T on a WM Smartphone. This is the first we have seen DVB-T is basically a standard terrestrial TV free broadcasting Europe, Australia, Taiwan, India, Russia, etc..
The TV quality as well as the reception seem to be excellent according to the review.
Unfortunately, in the US. MediaFLO; FIOS TV are the TV broadcasting standards adopted by the Wireless carriers with cost associated. I think these are equivalent of DVB-H elsewhere.
[Source msmobiles]
Hands-on Video: Lenovo Mobile Internet Device
At the Spring 2008 Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai, Intel’s Josh Bancroft captures the MID (Mobile Internet Devices) made by Lenovo running a Linux-based OS. This small Lenovo handheld is among other 20 models of the new crop of ultra portable device that use Intel’s Atom processor. Be prepared for a red hot summer!
First up, [...]
At the Spring 2008 Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai, Intel’s Josh Bancroft captures the MID (Mobile Internet Devices) made by Lenovo running a Linux-based OS. This small Lenovo handheld is among other 20 models of the new crop of ultra portable device that use Intel’s Atom processor. Be prepared for a red hot summer!
| First up, here’s a 13 minute video of the Lenovo Ideapad U8 Mobile Internet Device (MID). It’s one of the more unique hardware designs, with it’s flared end, special limited edition Beijing 2008 Olympic color scheme, and hardware number pad, for T9 text entry. In the video, I take a detailed look at the hardware (Intel Atom processor, two cameras - the rear one is 2.0 megapixels, SD slot, GPS, USB ports, etc.), and spend some time poking around with the software/user interface: |
An Afternoon Delight With the HTC Touch Cruise
Today, I had sometime to spend with the HTC Touch Cruise. A small Windows Mobile Professional Smartphone (touchscreen) with full of capabilities.
From the outside, this small device sports a flush screen without apparent bezel. The face is covered with a plastic material with glass look. The rest of the device is made with good quality [...]
Today, I had sometime to spend with the HTC Touch Cruise. A small Windows Mobile Professional Smartphone (touchscreen) with full of capabilities.
From the outside, this small device sports a flush screen without apparent bezel. The face is covered with a plastic material with glass look. The rest of the device is made with good quality soft plastic in austere black and gray that have become HTC signature colors.
On the top right, you find the camera for video calling. On both sides, there are small glowing lights indicating the Connection/ Battery/ Bluetooth/ WiFi status based on colors green, blue, yellow.
The 2.8″ QVGA screen features the now, famous HTC TouchFLO with 5-way navigation using the finger touch. The TouchFLO interface seems to be more responsive than the HTC Touch that I tested previously. I rarely have to flick the finger twice to execute a command - 128MB RAM might’ve made the difference.
Demos of cool new Windows Mobile 6.1 features
A friend at Microsoft just sent me this Windows Mobile 6.1 video explained by the development team.
This 40-minute video shows:
Cool devices, including the T-Mobile Shadow, HTC Tilt, Pantech Duo, Moto Q9
The new Sliding Panel home screen (aka “Bronze”)
All new home screen plugins
Threaded SMS
Copy & Paste support for non-touch devices
New Task Manager
Clock & Alarms
Windows Live and [...]
A friend at Microsoft just sent me this Windows Mobile 6.1 video explained by the development team.
This 40-minute video shows:
- Cool devices, including the T-Mobile Shadow, HTC Tilt, Pantech Duo, Moto Q9
- The new Sliding Panel home screen (aka “Bronze”)
- All new home screen plugins
- Threaded SMS
- Copy & Paste support for non-touch devices
- New Task Manager
- Clock & Alarms
- Windows Live and Live Search Mobile
- and more…
This is a long video but it shows several features in great detail that you may not see elsewhere. Also note, there are other improvements in Windows Mobile 6.1 that we don’t cover in this video, including IEMobile’s new Zoom feature and integration with SCMDM 2008.
[Source Msdn.Blog Thanks M.G.!]
Sprint’s Samsung Ace SPH-I325 Video Review
PhoneScoop just posted an extended video tour of the Samsung ACE Windows Mobile Smartphone from Sprint. The Samsung Ace is the CDMA version of the Blackjack. In addition of CDMA network support, the Samsung Ace also has GSM (Europe) roaming capability.
Feature summary (Courtesy Pdadb.net): 58×118×11.5mm, 110g, Windows Mobile 6 Standard , 32bit Qualcomm [...]
PhoneScoop just posted an extended video tour of the Samsung ACE Windows Mobile Smartphone from Sprint. The Samsung Ace is the CDMA version of the Blackjack. In addition of CDMA network support, the Samsung Ace also has GSM (Europe) roaming capability.
Feature summary (Courtesy Pdadb.net): 58×118x11.5mm, 110g, Windows Mobile 6 Standard , 32bit Qualcomm MSM6500 (Chipset) @ 0MHz, 128MB ROM / 64MB RAM, 2.3″ color transflective TFT display, 262144 scales, 320×240pixel, cellular GSM, cellular CDMA, GPRS, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, Bluetooth, microSD, TransFlash, scroll wheel, Built-in QWERTY-type keyboard, 1.2 megapixel main camera, 1300mAh Lithium-ion battery | See more details
Watch the video review HERE!
A Preview of Resco Sudoku on Windows Mobile
You are probably familiar with Resco’s applications over the years on the Windows Mobile platform. Now, Resco just re-launched their Games division with a big bang. Resco is going to release the new Sudoku game with a “touch style” UI that is so popular our days.
The game is not yet available but TamsPPC is giving [...]
You are probably familiar with Resco’s applications over the years on the Windows Mobile platform. Now, Resco just re-launched their Games division with a big bang. Resco is going to release the new Sudoku game with a “touch style” UI that is so popular our days.
The game is not yet available but TamsPPC is giving you a video preview to wake up your appetite. We hope you like the gorgeous interface that this game offers.
SPB Mobile Shell 2.0 Got Reviewed
SPB Mobile Shell 2.0 was released at MWC in Barcelona last month. The second iteration features many improved user interface, Weather widget/gadget, added functionality, and gesture support and the finger touch program launcher offers great animation. JAMM’s DGoldring just put together a complete review of this utility. It is a great read.
You can [...]
SPB Mobile Shell 2.0 was released at MWC in Barcelona last month. The second iteration features many improved user interface, Weather widget/gadget, added functionality, and gesture support and the finger touch program launcher offers great animation. JAMM’s DGoldring just put together a complete review of this utility. It is a great read.
You can watch the video HERE!
Is The Screen Resolution Important to You?
When the stand-alone PDAs were still popular. The few devices featuring VGA screen seemed to make big difference in popularity contest. Granted the image, text, Web page rendering were spectacular (see some comparison HERE!) but the downsize is more computing, memory, battery needed, however the stand alone PDA could easily overcome the shortcomings.
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When the stand-alone PDAs were still popular. The few devices featuring VGA screen seemed to make big difference in popularity contest. Granted the image, text, Web page rendering were spectacular (see some comparison HERE!) but the downsize is more computing, memory, battery needed, however the stand alone PDA could easily overcome the shortcomings.
As the industry moves further to the converged device or Smartphone(PDA+Phone). The new devices have different imperatives such constant on Cellphone radio, quicker response time, longer battery life, etc.. The device manufacturers focus more on QVGA screen. Beside, the popular smaller screen size (2.8″) would also make the pixels look better.
Palm Treo 500 WM Smartphone - Unboxing Video by tamswms
Vodafone has been carrying the Treo 500v, but recently you can purchase the unlocked version of the Treo 500 without the Vodafone branding. The Treo 500 is the first non-touch screen smartphone running WM 6 standard from Palm.
Tamswms has the first unboxing video for your review. There are more pictures at the site HERE!
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Vodafone has been carrying the Treo 500v, but recently you can purchase the unlocked version of the Treo 500 without the Vodafone branding. The Treo 500 is the first non-touch screen smartphone running WM 6 standard from Palm.
Tamswms has the first unboxing video for your review. There are more pictures at the site HERE!
The Palm Treo 500 is powered by WM6 Standard edition (first non-touch screen/ smartphone from Palm); 320×240-pixel Transflective color screen; supports 16-bit color QVGA; GSM/GPRS/UMTS radio GSM bands: 900/1800/1900, UMTS bands: 2100; Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Profiles: Headset, handfree, EDR, serial and OBEX. Mono and stereo headsets are supported; 256MB memory (150MB available user storage); 2.0 megapixels with 2.5x digital zoom and video capture support; Removable 1200mAh, lithium-ion battery, Talk time: 10 days standby, up to 4.5 hours of talk time; MicroSD card; 16.5mm (D) x 61.5mm (W) x 110mm (H) 120 grams. (No-WiFi)
