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Honeywell Dolphin 9950 Mobile Computer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Handhelds, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Honeywell’s Dolphin 9950 is a handheld computer that runs on a 624MHz Marvell PXA270 processor with Windows Mobile 6.0 and 3.5-inch touchscreen. It also features a GPS quad band, GSM networking, a digital cam, 802.11b/g Bluetooth capability and barcode scanning with the company’s Adaptus Imaging Technology 5.0. Similar to their 9900, this model also has an integrated pistol grip and can handle dust, moisture and dropping on concrete, not that you should do that. Choose between a 56 or 43 key layout. Check out Honeywell’s site for more info.
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Palm Treo Pro unboxing gallery
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Features, Handhelds,
We just got our hands on a Palm Treo Pro, which we are in the process of playing with
reviewing. Before we hit you up with the review of this Windows Mobile 6.1-based smartphone, we figured we’d get you a bunch of images of the good. One thing I can say for certain, I like the build quality of the device, and it feels nice and solid in the hand. Stay tuned for the full review, but for now, enjoy our Palm Treo Pro unboxing gallery.
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Mio Windows-based 3.5G GPS Handset
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, GPS,
Mio Technology plans on launching a Windows Mobile-based 3.5G GPS handset in Q1. It will feature a Qualcomm 3.5G chipset, a Spirit touch user interface and a built-in 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera. The company has also announced that it will be releasing a MID with GPS capability by the end of the first quarter and will have a 7 or 8-inch TFT-LCD display, 3G technology and will run on a Windows CE operating system.
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Mind Camp 5.0 Sponsor: WIndows Mobile and Online Services
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Sponsors,
Windows Mobile and Online Services are two of the fastest growing businesses at Microsoft. They are creating products that could free people from the physical limitations of the office, improve efficiency and responsiveness, build return on investment and experience a wealth of business and productivity applications. Windows Mobile offers a flexible solution that includes familiar Microsoft software and adapts to existing technology and infrastructure.
Join us for a refreshment and take a compatibility test at Mind Camp to see if you’re a good match for a position at our new South Lake Union office in Seattle! Anyone who participates is also eligible to win one of five HTC Diamond SmartPhones, one of the most sophisticated SmartPhones that runs Windows Mobile 6.1, which features a vibrant touch screen, an ultra-fast HSDPA internet connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera, 4GB of internal storage, an Integrated GPS along with many others.
800MHz P565 Handset Coming Soon From ASUS
Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, GPS, Handhelds,
ASUS announced that they would soon be releasing a smartphone with a touch interface and a whopping 800MHz of processing goodness. ASUS is featuring a new touch interface they have named “Glide,” which overlays the Windows Mobile operating system. The P565 features not only speed, but a 2.8-inch VGA touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 640. The face is what you would expect for a touchscreen device, but what you cannot see is the leather that lines the back of the device, clearly aiming it for a business environment. The P565 incorporates Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, GPS, 256MB of flash, with 128MB DDR SDRAM, an SD slot, Blutooth, a 3 megapixel camera, and supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps, UMTS 2100, EDGE/GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900, Class 10. No word yet on price or when it will launch, but it certainly should be a very capable device once it comes to market.
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Samsung Epix i907 Starts Arriving At AT&T Stores
Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, GPS, Handhelds,
The new AT&T Samsung Epix i907 has been showing up in AT&T stores recently as expected. The phone is basically a Blackjack, but benefits from a touch screen incorporating Haptic feedback, a QWERTY keyboard and optical mouse. The phone uses Windows Mobile 6.1 for the Core OS and supports 850MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz HSDPA 3G networks and carries a built-in GPS. The i907 also incorporates a microSD slot, 2 megapixel camera, and costs $199 with a 2 year contract. If the iPhone isn’t your thing because tactile QWERTY keyboard is needed, this may be for you.
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Inventec Velocity 103 Smartphone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Microsoft, Wireless / WiFi,
Inventec has announced that it will soon be shipping the Velocity 103, its new smartphone. Available in black, it features a 2.8-inch, 640 x 480 resolution touch screen with an Odyssey Interface. It also has 128 MB RAM, 256MB internal memory, a 2.0 megapixel cam, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 capability, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, microSD card slot, and TV out. You can pre-order the 103 at expansys for $499.99.
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HP iPaq 914 Business Messenger review
Posted by Sparky Categories: Smartphones, Features, Handhelds, Microsoft, Product Reviews, Wireless / WiFi,
While at the Connecting Your World event in Berlin Germany, HP we were able to get our hands on one of the new HP iPaq 914 Business Messenger Windows Mobile 6.1 QWERTY phones. We’ve already created a full iPaq 914 unboxing gallery for you to enjoy, but we also wanted to be sure to hit you with a full review of the phone. After a day or so of use, it’s easy to be impressed with this business-centric communications device.
As a phone with iPaq 914 performs admirably, offering great voice quality, and the well implemented Windows Mobile 6 dialer interface. Having quad-band GSM support means the iPaq 914 works virtually anywhere in the globe making it ideal for globe trotters and others needing to keep in touch while on the go.
Featuring HSDPA, EDGE, UMTS, WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, the iPaq 914 is well equipped for all sorts of wireless communications. The HSDPA chipset is quick and responsive and loads data quickly.
Click through Gear Live’s full review of the HP iPaq 914.
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HP iPaq 914 unboxing gallery
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Features, Handhelds, Microsoft,
We are in the middle of reviewing the HP iPaq 914 Business Messenger Windows Mobile smartphone, but as always, we had to be sure to hit you with a full unboxing experience first. If this product is new to you, the 914 is loaded with all sorts of connectivity features, as it supports tri-band HSDPA, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and integrated GPS. It also features a nice, full QWERTY keyboard, along with a scrolling click wheel.
Anyhoo, we’ve got a slew of images for you to drool over while we finish up the review. Check them out in our HP iPaq 914 unboxing gallery.
HP iPaq 914 unboxing gallery
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MyGlobalTalk $50,000 Gear Live Beta Giveaway (Take Two)
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Announcements, Smartphones, Hot Deals, Software,
Yesterday, we put up 1,000 invites to the MyGlobalTalk Gear Live Windows Mobile beta test. The $50,000 in credits went almost instantly, so we talked the company into giving us 1,000 more. We got a bunch of emails from you guys complaining that you weren’t able to get in, so no more whining, and just click over and grab an invite already, okay? In case you are new and aren’t sure what this is all about, here you go:
If you are into chatting on your cell phone, beta testing different services, and getting free stuff, then you are going to like this one. MyGlobalTalk has just given us $50,000 worth of calling services on their new VoIP application for Windows Mobile phones to give away to Gear Live readers. We are giving that away to 1,000 readers, in $50 increments. That’s good for over 2,000 minutes of international talk time. There are just three prerequisites:
- You have a Windows Mobile smartphone/Pocket PC.
- Your Windows Mobile Operating System is 5.0 or 6.0. For Windows Mobile 5.0 click here to download the .NET Compact Framework update.
- Give MyGlobalTalk your honest feedback on the application. They know it’s not perfect yet but with your help, they can improve.
Now just head over to the MyGlobalTalk Gear Live signup page, download the app, and you are up and running. Once you get logged in, you will find $50 waiting for you in your account. Not too shabby, right? The best thing about the service is that you don’t need to be within range of a WiFi signal or hotspot to use it.
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