Treo launch rumor adds a price: $399 / $499
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsLast we heard from our insider in the biz, Palm was going to be launching their PalmOS-powered Treo 700p sometime around or on Monday, May 15th. Now it would seem Gadgets on the Go’s gotten word from a source they deem reliable that the 700p’s got a price: $399 for a new 2 year contract, $499 with a 1 year contract. (Oh, they also confirmed the same release time frame we had — mid May ideally, early June at latest.) That sounds about right if you ask us, but there’s only one way to find out: wait for the launch. Ok, well, two ways: we’ll keep on inquiring, ourselves. Stay tuned, Treo nuts.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Source: www.engadget.com
Motorola combines DVR with cellphone for place-shifting service
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment Motorola appears ready to take on the Slingbox and Sony’s LocationFree TV with a new service that allows customers to stream television from a DVR to a cellphone. However, there are some caveats that may make the service little more than a novelty for the time being. The biggest limitation for the moment is that the service will require both a Motorola DVR and a next-gen RAZR phone. Since Moto’s DVRs are built into set-top boxes provided by cable companies, and not sold directly to consumers, this means the potential user base is defined not by customer choice, but by the vagaries of the cable market. And, of course, you need a specific phone model — one that doesn’t currently exist on the market – to make the service work as well. However, given that the service is just in demo mode at this point, a lot can change before it goes public. And Moto may well learn from Sony’s experience with LocationFree that it’s better to open up, rather than trying to force customers to stick with a closed system.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Source: www.engadget.com
Moto says Q coming in April
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Waiting in vain for Motorola to release the Q? Your wait may finally be over, at least if a promotional page on a Motorola web site is accurate. The glossy Q promo, which apparently isn’t entirely new, has been updated to state that the long-awaited smartphone will be "Available April 2006." Which, of course, sounds about right to us. Of course, it doesn’t say when in April. Or which carriers are onboard (other than Verizon, of course). One thing’s certain, though: unless this turns out to be an early April Fools prank, we can bet both this site and Verizon’s online store are going to get a lot of extra traffic next month. Start exercising those F5 fingers, and we’ll see you in a week![Via QUsers.com]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Nokia 7370
The Nokia 7370 is a trendy-looking phone designed to appeal to fashion-conscious users looking for a decent selection of multimedia features.
Source: www.zdnet.com.au
Leaked shots of the Blackberry 7130c
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Is it just us, or are RIM’s Blackberry devices getting svelter by the minute? The latest pictures to surface are of their unannounced 7130c phone for Cingular. The device shares the keypad ethics of the rest of the 7100 series, though it does seem to have its very own sense of style, a definite departure from the 7130e which was launched last year. The good news is that the phone seems to be trimming the bulk, with its front dominated by the screen and keypad. The bad news is that’s all we know so far. We’ll keep you posted.[Via MobileWhack; thanks Jon]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Palm Treo 700p on Verizon sooner than we think?
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds You aren’t sick of seeing shots of what is supposed to maybe probably should be the Palm Treo 700p, are you? No? Good, because we’d like to introduce the latest blurry cameraphone set, now with Verizon branding. Yes, Verizon Palm users, rejoice (tentatively, anyway)! Sprint users, however, should beware; even though we heard from a pretty reliable source that this thing was getting a Sprint launch about this time next month, you know how Verizon loves to swoop in with those handset exclusivity contracts. We’re not saying Sprint users won’t be getting this thing first, but things are definitely looking up for Verizon peeps.[Via Gadgets On The Go]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Palm set to announce Treo 700p for Sprint on May 15th
Filed under: CellphonesWe were sort of hoping against hope that Palm would officially take the wraps off their new Palm-powered Treo 700p here at CTIA this week, but a highly trusted source has confirmed for us that they won’t be making an official announcement until Monday, May 15th (or thereabouts). That date could slip, of course, but it does jibe with the May 28th launch date that’s been floating about the interweb. We’ll keep poking around here at CTIA to see if we can find out any more details, cool?Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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It’s Earth Day — so don’t just toss your old computer!
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Misc. Gadgets, Laptops It’s Earth Day today, and the consumer electronics industry isn’t above a little shameless self-promotion to show off their green cred. And, we have to admit, recycling your old gear is a lot better than just tossing it into the basement — or worse, a landfill. So follow the examples of these companies, and make your gear green! Apple Computer will pay for shipping and environmentally friendly disposal of any old computer with the purchase of a new Mac from the company’s retail or online stores. So, if you’re a switcher, you can now let Apple deal with getting rid of that old Windows box, and if you’re upgrading, Apple will give that old Quadra a proper send-off. Sprint Nextel will spring for shipping and recycling or disposal of any brand of cellphone — and you don’t even need to buy anything. Just grab a prepaid mailing label from Sprint’s web site, stuff your phone in an envelope and send it off. So forget about the sentimental value already and send off that MicroTAC. Verizon Wireless will also accept any old cellphone for recycling — but you have to bring it into one of their stores. But, hey, at least they’re trying. CTIA has more info about cellphone recycling programs nationwide. Dell offers something called the Asset Recovery Program. It’s similar to Apple’s plan, but it’s only good for corporate customers. So, if you’re an IT manager and you’re about to upgrade, get Dell to clear out your old stuff, dude. Staples will give you $30 worth of coupons if you drop off an old computer for recycling — at least at certain Chicago-area stores. We hope the coupons are good on items like recycled printer paper, so you can double your greenie points. 100 Percent Day is a project sponsored by Microsoft, Intel, the US Chamber of Commerce and others with the goal of collecting 100,000 computers for recycling — today. The project’s web site has a list of dropoff locations where you can bring your gear. For more ideas, visit the official Earth Day web site. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Nokia N70
It might be the baby of Nokia’s N Series, but it still sports a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and a 64MB reduced-size MMC.
Source: www.zdnet.com.au
Vertu intros first 2 of 6 Racetrack Legends handsets
Filed under: Cellphones Ever since their Ascent Motorsport Edition withstood five rollovers by a Porsche Boxster, we’ve taken Nokia’s Vertu luxury handset division much more seriously, and you’ll never again hear us questioning the logic of spending $X on one of their products (where X = some obscenely large number). The company’s newest designs, called the Racetrack Legends series, each pay tribute to one of six of the greatest circuits on Earth and are limited to 1000 units apiece, with outlines of Italy’s Monza and Britain’s Silverstone etched onto the back of the first two releases. When you’re in the market for a Vertu phone, features are surely not your top priority, and the Legends series meets those expectations with nary a notable spec other than the inclusion of Bluetooth and tri-band GSM connectivity. Likewise, if you have to ask about pricing on these, you’re probably not part of the target demographic.[Via Luxist]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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