Tech Faith Wireless sells 501 under UBiQUio brand
Filed under: Cellphones Looks like the TechFaith Q-killer’s finally headed into the discerning hands of the general public under the UBiQUio brand, outfitted with a more BenQ P50-like keyboard, and badged with the model number 501 (as listed on Expansys). You’d have thought a device from a still-no name Chinese ODM would require a little less cash from your pocketbook than the $514 it’s being sold for, but aside from having a touchscreen and running Pocket PC, little did you know this thing also has 64MB flash memory, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP, 2 megapixel camera, miniSD slot, and a mini USB port? Motorizon better just hope like the dickens that TechFaith doesn’t find someone like Cingular to pick ‘em up Stateside — though that could be a while, considering the 501 is still tri-band with 900MHz, and only has GPRS class 10. A device just can’t be perfect, can it?[Via MobilitySite]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Palm chooses September to announce new Treo
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsOne might argue we’ve collected enough intelligence at this point to make an official announcement ourselves, but according to a Reuters report, Palm has committed to unveiling at least one of its next-gen Treos for reals (without our help) next month. From the way Palm is talking, it sounds like this debut will be for the Windows Mobile-based UMTS model first mentioned for Vodafone in July, though we’re guessing Cingular’s Treo 750 isn’t far behind (right, Palm?). Other than that tidbit, Palm’s asking us all to patiently wait for the September 12 when the press releases start flying — but one thing we can say with near certainty is that there won’t be a stub antenna anywhere in sight.[Thanks, Dave]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Boy Genius brings BlackBerry Pearl 8100 pics and videos!
Filed under: Cellphones, Features For anyone wanting to finally get their hands on some videos of the BlackBerry Pearl (aka the 8100) in action, The Boy Genius Report over at Engadget Mobile delivers! Oh, and did we mention they have some more hot new photos as well? Yeah, get on over there, you know you can’t stop that uncontrollable urge to gawk at phones that you aren’t supposed to be allowed to see (until September 18th).Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Nokia handset doubles as a Bluetooth mouse
Filed under: Cellphones, Peripherals Even casual readers of this publication know that we’re always seeking out ways to add more functionality to our existing gadgets, so when we heard about an innovative modder who was able to turn his Nokia cellphone into a fully-functioning Bluetooth mouse, well, we knew that we were approaching convergence heaven. Inspired by Jani ‘Japala’ Pönkkö’s LogiNoki hack (in which Jani embedded a Nokia LCD into a Logitech G3 mouse), “Pyrofer” decided to forgo the hardware modifications and instead write a Java code and corresponding Windows driver that would allow him to use his 6230i as an impromptu optical input device for when laptop trackpads and control nubbins just don’t cut it. Since it’s still in development, Pyrofer has yet to release his code to the public, and the Nokiamouse does indeed have some serious drawbacks; most notably, he has to hold the handset a fraction of a millimeter above the mousing surface — which must contain distinct patterns, so no direct desktop operation — in order for the camera’s CCD to pick up enough usable light. Still, once he develops a proper Bluetooth HID for the phone to work on any BT-enabled notebook (there’s also talk of a GPRS connection) — as well as an interface for mirroring the PC’s screen on the Nokia’s display — this sounds like it’ll be one sweet project that could see some serious widespread adoption.[Thanks, Mike]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Engadget Mobile reviews Verizon’s Chocolate!
Filed under: Cellphones, Features Yeah, it’s got hype, alright — but hype alone does not a good cellphone make. Does LG’s VX8500 “Chocolate” for Verizon Wireless have any brains behind the beauty, or is the glossy slider all bark and no bite? Head on over to our Mobile outpost for the full rundown!Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Treo 700wx already here, videos already out
Filed under: CellphonesWe didn’t even have a chance to hook you peeps up with the latest video of the new Treo 700wx that’s been circulating around the internets, and already did Palm decid to loose ‘em on the unsuspecting QWERTY addicts of the LA metro area — however undoubtedly unintentionally. It seems at least one Palm retail store in SoCal is already stocking 700wxs, according to Gadgets on the Go: the Palm Retail store at The Grove (the very same one we happened upon not a few weeks back; kind of quaint, smooshed next to a L’Occitane) supposedly already has stock in store ready for sale, which means it’s probably not unfair to assume other stores might have them as well. Now, whether you’ll be able to get them to sell you the devices as easily is another question entirely, but for those without a Palm retail store nearby, it’s not unfair to assume you’ll be able to get one at a regular carrier outlet in the very, very near future.Update: We’re getting reports that the device will go for $619, $649, and will see release August 31st — in other words, we aren’t yet 100% of anything, but as before, expect it shortly, and probably in the $600 range.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Jobs boasts of Apple iPod cellphone?
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Portable VideoApple rumor dredgin’ site AppleInsider just hocked-up another canard for those of you feeling a bit shorted following WWDC 2006. AI reports that the obsessively closed-mouthed Steve Jobs is so giddy about the oft speculated iPod cellphone that he’s been blow-harding its merits amongst personal acquaintances. Sources touting an “unblemished track record” in predicting Apple’s future and familiar with the device’s “ongoings” claim that prototypes have already been released to two potential OEM manufacturing partners with a “big bang” launch coming earlier than expected — catching even industry insiders (such as themselves?) off-guard. Certainly analysts and believers alike have all but convinced themselves that some kind of iPhone device (like that pictured to the right) with or without an MVNO is a certainty. Still, it’s hard to believe that Jobs would break character in such loose-lipped fashion even if they weren’t sitting around doing nothing.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Lenovo unveils Cingular-enabled WWAN ThinkPad T60
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops, WirelessAll of you Cingular users who are happily toting that Dell already know how splendid built-in UMTS / HSDPA-based technology can be, and you Verizon customers with MacBook Pros now have your very own EV-DO ExpressCard to gloat about, but America’s “favorite” GSM provider has paired up with Lenovo to unveil the latest ThinkPad T60. For those who just ain’t feeling the protruding Novatel apparatus, this WWAN-integrated machine comes with Cingular’s BroadbandConnect hardware pre-installed, as well as a communication manager that “easily establishes connections” to service, and Lenovo’s own ThinkVantage software is thrown in to automatically activate / deactivate the host of wireless capabilities based on your in-range options. The specs on this T60 — aside from the WWAN amenities — is on par with other non-Cingular editions, and sports a 14.1-inch SXGA+ display, 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 80GB hard drive, 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 graphics, 802.11a/b/g, and a DVD burner. The Cingular-enabled T60, which is amazingly not tattooed by a barrage of little orange stickers, is available now to curb your 3G notebook cravings for $1,899.[Via Slashphone]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Hands-on with Verizon’s V640 ExpressCard EV-DO adapter
Filed under: Cellphones So we caught a peek of Verizon’s V640 ExpressCard EV-DO adapter over on Engadget Mobile. You know, the one all you MacBook Pro users have been pining after since that fateful day in February when their thin silvery laptop came — without WWAN options. Bon appetit!Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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