Archive for August, 2009

FCC Reveals Pantech C180

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Documents made public on the FCC site today reveal the Pantech C180, which appears to be a very basic GSM phone for AT&T's entry-level (perhaps prepaid) lineup. The tri-band, bar-style phone resembles the C630, but has very basic features. ...

Nokia Starts Its 3G Netbook Series with Nokia Booklet 3G

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Nokia today unveils its new Nokia Booklet 3G, an Intel Atom processor based netbook, delivers up to 12 hours of battery life with a 1.25 kg body. The Booklet 3G has built in 3G/ HSPA and Wi-Fi module, giving you the additional choices of connectivity when WiFi is not available.

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The mini-laptop also comes with an HDMI port for HD video out, a front facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth and an easily accessible SD card reader. Other features include the 10-inch glass HD ready display and integrated A-GPS which, working with the Ovi Maps gadget, can pinpoint your position in seconds and open up access for a truly personal maps experience.

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[via slashgear]

Nokia Enters Laptop Market

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Nokia today announced the Booklet 3G, a mini-laptop PC running Windows. The Booklet features integrated 3G HSPA data connectivity, video calling, A-GPS, and Ovi services. Other features are similar to most netbooks, including Wi-Fi, 10-inch display, HDMI for HD ...

Rumor: HTC Mega Budget Smartphone with QVGA Resolution

Monday, August 24th, 2009

With its ROM image leaked on xda-developer forum last month, HTC Mega photo is finally available with some specification detail. According to ai.rs, it is a budget pda phone with a 3.2 megapixel fixed focus camera, 2.8-inch QVGA resolution touch screen and microSD card slot. Although its hardware specs is not as impressive as other models, the HTC Mega will still support HSDPA to ensure a fast wireless data connection for business users. The HTC Mega should be available Q4 this year with the new Microsoft Windows 6.5.

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Gresso Announces Grand Monaco Collection

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Inspired by Formula 1 racing, Gresso’s new Grand Monaco Collection is the company next luxury phone made with special material. The phone case is executed of titanium superalloy, coated with several layers of high-tech ceramic. This coating neither gets tarnished nor changes its colour according to Gresso.

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The keyboard plate under vacuum is covered with ultrastrong titanium Black PVD, which makes the surface mirrorlike black and scratchproof. Laser cut figures and letters. The navigation keys are made of surgical steel with the application of ultra-precision turning technology that ensures the superexcellent precision and impecable shape of each detail. Magnetic Smart Lock for battery cover fastening.

With all the luxury features, though, the Grand Monaco Collection only comes with a 2 megapixel camera, built in Bluetooth and supports GPRS/EDGE wireless data connection.

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