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A stylus? Seriously… You’re kidding, right? Apparently, even in this enlightened age of iPhone, Android and capacitive touchscreens, the vaunted revamping of Windows Mobile 6.5touchscreen smartphone handset. Professional still requires a stylus to effectively operate its essential touch-sensitive functions, and this, sadly, is the fatal flaw of the new Samsung Intrepid. The moral of the story here simply being as follows: Windows Mobile 6.5 may or may not be a fine mobile OS, but it certainly isn’t ready for primetime use in a touchscreen smartphone handset.

Specs

Highlights
QWERTY Candybar Music Phone
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Supports Streaming Stereo
3.2 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder Takes Nice Pictures and Videos
Built-in MP3 Player
Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging Capable

What’s In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, USB Sync Cable, 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Additional Stylus

Advanced Features
Digital Camera - Yes, 3.2 Megapixels (2048 x 1536 Pixels Max Resolution), 2x Digital Zoom, Auto-Focus, Self-Timer
MP3 Player – Yes
FM Radio - No
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - v2.0, Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, AVRCP-Player, HSP, HFP, FTP, GOEP, SDAP, OPP, SPP, OBEX – PAN Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder - 15 Frames Per Second, QVGA Resolution (320 x 240 Pixel Resolution Max), Portrait View
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Stereo Music To and From Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - No
PC Synchronization - Yes
Infrared Port - No
Voice-driven Menus - Yes

Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing - xHTML, HTML, TCP/IP, WAP 2.0 Browser
Multimedia Messaging - Send and Receive Messages
Text Messaging (SMS) - Send and Receive Messages
Instant Messenger Built-in - Windows Live

Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 72 Chords
MP3 Ringtones - Yes
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Multiple Languages - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable Java Titles
Customizable Graphics - Yes

Core Features
Color Main Display - 2.55″ LCD, 320 x 240 Pixels, Over 256 Thousand Colors Displayed
Speakerphone - Yes
Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
TTY Compatible - Yes
To-Do List - Yes
Voice Memo - Yes
Color – Black
Style - Candybar
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Calendar - Yes
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity – Dependent on Available

Memory
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Up to 9 Entries Per Contact
Standard 3.5mm Headset Jack - Yes
Battery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 360 Minutes
Standby Time – N/A

Technical Specifications
Application Platform – Java
Network Compatibility - CDMA 850, 1900
Data Download Speed – 3G
Ringtone Types Supported - MP3
Predictive Text Entry - Yes
Built-In Memory - 512 MB Onboard
Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, microSD 32 GB Format Compatible
Dimensions - 4.6 in x 2.59 in x 0.51 in
Weight - 4 oz

All credits and information was found on reviews.digitaltrends.com

T-Mobile, the 4th largest carrier in United States, today announced the Sony Ericsson Equinox flip style phone with pulsating notifications and light effects. The effects and colors of the pulsating notifications are customizable by users to suit their needs. For example, user could use different colors / effects for different callers, and once the user had calls or missed calls, he/she would know who is calling right away. Besides that, another cool feature of the Equinox phone is its Gesture Control that allows users to control the phone using hand gesture, such as muting an incoming call or snoozing the alarm by simply sweeping a hand over the phone.

“With a host of dynamic features, the Equinox is a 3G phone that reflects the mood of each individual user,” said Karen Morris, Sony Ericsson’s vice president of marketing.

Features of the Sony Ericsson Equinox include a 3.2-megapixel digital camera, 3G connectivity, MP3 music player, FM Radio, A-GPS, and Stereo Bluetooth. The phone will be available at T-Mobile stores on October 28.

All credits and information was found on handcellphone.com

This phone has the distinctive feature of having two keyboards (12 key and QWERTY), both hidden away via a slider. It weighs 4.3 ounces, has a 2.4 inch display at 240 x 320, comes with 256 MB of ROM, and 128 MB of RAM. It also features a microSDHC card slot for expandability up to 32 GB. It’s a GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA phone, functioning on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands for GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900/2100 MHz for 3G data. The battery is 1320 mAh, giving 3 hours of talk time and 10.4 days of stand-by time. More details about the Pantech Matrix Pro can be found on this AT&T site.

All in all, I enjoyed using this phone for two months - the dual slider was handy to have, especially when I just wanted to dial someone and not do email or texting. I found the keyboard to be less optimal for typing than my Blackjack II, but it was functional enough. Some of the glitches I ran into that were frustrating were only because I was using this phone outside the AT&T network - something the average person isn’t going to do. However, let’s say you travelled someplace and wanted to buy a SIM card - those heavy-handed hard-coded software issues would give you a headache. The phone was fast and stable, offering up good call quality and excellent stability - I didn’t have one lock-up or crash while I was using it. I could certainly do without the proprietary connector though - I’d have liked this phone more if it used miniUSB.

All credit and information was found on smartphonethoughts.com

CTIA 2007 – The Sony Ericsson Z750 is a new HSDPA handset targeted at North America. What that really means, though not technically announced, is it’s destined for AT&T (Cingular). While the 3G connectivity is surely big news (it’s Sony Ericsson’s first HSDPA phone for North America), the Z750 is also one of only a few consumer focused handsets to support Exchange ActiveSync push email. In addition, the Z750 is Sony Ericsson’s first handset based on the Java Platform 8. That should make it easier for developers to create innovative applications.

Features of the Sony Ericsson Z750 include:

• Quad-band GSM/EDGE plus tri-band HSDPA (850/1900/2100)
• 2 megapixel camera
• Memory Stick Micro M2 card slot
• Bluetooth 2.0 EDR + with A2DP stereo support
• QVGA screen with 262k colors
• POP3/IMAP4/Exchange email support
• Full HTML browser with RSS

The Z750 should begin shipping in the third quarter. It’s available in two color schemes, rose pink

All credits and information was found on mobiletracker.net

[The BlackBerry Bold 9700 runs BlackBerry OS 5.0 and supports 3G HSDPA networks around the world. The 9700 offers a 624 MHz processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and WiFi a 3.2 MP camera and a touch-sensitive trackpad.]

Waterloo Ontario — Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the sleek and powerful BlackBerry Bold(TM) 9700 smartphone. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to both men and women and for both professional and personal use.The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone’s sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

Key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include:

- Sleek design measuring 4.29″ x 2.36″ x 0.56″ (109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm) and weighing only 4.3 oz (122 grams)

- Sharp and dazzling 2.44″ light-sensing display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi)

- Highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard - with finely sculpted keys and chrome frets - for fast, accurate typing

- Innovative touch-sensitive trackpad that allows intuitive and responsive navigation

- Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) with support for Wi-Fi calling via UMA where available

- 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording

- BlackBerry OS 5.0, offering users email management and calendar enhancements(i) as well as a better browsing experience with faster JavaScript and CSS processing

- Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging

- Media player for videos, pictures and music (music play now extended up to 38 hours), plus support for BlackBerry? Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry? Media Sync for easily syncing iTunes? and Windows Media? Player music with the smartphone(ii)

- 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, dedicated volume controls, Lock and Mute keys seamlessly integrated across the top of the handset

- microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available; a 2GB card is included

- 256 MB of Flash memory

- Access to BlackBerry App World(TM), featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.

- Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology and high quality speakerphone

- Bluetooth (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals

- Support for BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise Server

- Available in two versions to support various carrier 3G network frequency combinations:

– UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1900/850/800 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM

– UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1700/900 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM

- Removable, rechargeable 1500 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time in 3G mode

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers around the world beginning in November. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/bold9700.

(i) Some features require BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0

(ii) Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.

All credits and information was found on mobiletechnews.com

test 10/21/09