Thursday 26 April 2007

Amoi V870: a GPS-enabled phone for CDMA2000 1x EVDO and GSM networks    [ 26-04-2007 16:51 ]

Author: Serge Novikov     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a cell phone by the Chinese company Amoi Electronics – Amoi V870. This is a clamshell phone with the RAZR-style keyboard, according to the photos. The device is peculiar for dual band support – CDMA and GSM. Besides given the specs list, Amoi V870 is equipped with a sGPS module.

The short technical specs of Amoi V870:

• Networks: CDMA2000 1x EVDO 800/1900 MHz, GPRS/GSM 900/1800 MHz
• Dimensions: ~92.5 x 49.5 x 18.7 mm
• Weight: ~104 g
• Internal display: 2”, TFT, 176 x 220 pixels, 262K colors
• External display: 1.1”, CSTN, 96 x 96 pixels, 65K colors
• Camera: 1.3-megapixel, CMOS with LED backlight
• Memory: 90 MB of user available memory
• microSD slot
• BlueTooth 1.1
• Audio formats: MIDI, MP3, QCP, WAV, MMF, AMR, iMelody, WMA
• Video formats: MP4, 3GP, AMC, 3G2, PMD, WMV
• Stream video and audio support
• Misc: WAP 2.0, MMS 1.2, BREW (or JAVA), sGPS

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Juno ST: a low-end GPS-PDA    [ 26-04-2007 10:41 ]

Author: Irina Turina     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Trimle unveiled a new GPS-enabled PDA – the Juno ST handheld. The Juno ST is ideal for field data collection. Being low-priced it is affordable for companies that are managing large deployments and tight budgets. Reportedly, the device provides 2 to 5 meter GPS positioning, the GPS-receiver is sensitive enough to work in hostile environments. An external antenna can be added for the car use.

The specs of the Juno ST:

• CPU - Samsung S3C2442 300 MHz
• OS - Windows Mobile 5.0
• 64 MB RAM
• 128 MB ROM
• SD slot
• Built-in GPS-receiver
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth
• Li-Ion 1200 mAH battery
• Dimensions – 109x60x19 mm
• Weight - 133 g

The sales of the Juno ST are scheduled for the beginning of May 2007.

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BlackBerry 8830 World Edition to be available in May    [ 26-04-2007 09:22 ]

Author: Irina Turina     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Research In Motion (RIM) and Verizon Wireless operator have announced BlackBerry 8830 World Edition communicator. The release will take place in May. Working in GSM/GPRS 900/1800 MHZ and CDMA2000 1X Ev-Do 900/1800 MHz networks BlackBerry 8830 World Edition features a built-in QWERTY-keyboard, 114x66x14 mm and 132 g.

Verizon Wireless reported the launch of a new service Global BlackBerry set for May 14. It offers an opportunity to use a single phone number for local and international calls in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, North America, partially in Africa and Australia. The service ensures voice calls in over 150 countries worldwide and e-mail in 60 countries.

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition will be available from Verizon Wireless for $299.99 on a 2-years service plan after a $100 rebate.

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Nokia N76 smartphone already in stores    [ 26-04-2007 08:18 ]

Author: Irina Turina     Translation by: Rytchkova Anja     

Nokia has reported it started shipments of its multimedia smartphone Nokia N76 to key European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. I’d remind you the device debuted this January. This is a clamshell phone with two displays. Nokia N76 works in eGSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 2100 networks powered by S60 3rd Edition FP1 platform (Symbian).

In addition consumers who purchase Nokia N76 in selected European countries will have an opportunity to download 5 Travis songs from the MSN Music online shops. “Closer” the first single from the new album “The Boy With No Name” released on April 23 and four tracks from the previous albums will be available to download.

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