Getac will be releasing a new GPS-enabled PDA. It features Windows Mobile 5.0, bluetooth and wifi connectivity, SD memory card slot, 2GB of internal memory, is resistant to -20C to +70C (158 F) temperature ranges, and is shockproof. No word on the price or when you’ll be able to get your hands on one of these. [UberGizmo]
Socket Communications has proudly introduced the new SoMo 650 handheld computer that is using anti-bacterial plastic in its construction. The handheld offers a fast 624 MHz processor, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a large bright QVGA display, and plenty of SDRAM and Flash memory. This antibacterial SoMo 650 handheld computer and its docking cradle will be available in early Q3 2008. The sample product will be on display at the HIMSS annual conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida. I think it is a great idea to make all the other gadgets these days using the same antibacterial plastic. [Press Release]
The idea behind this tablet/pda-ish device is to track every movement of the elderly people, Nokia believe this is the best way to keep them around. By monitoring (via RFID tags) what they consume; from expired foods, medicine, possible allergens and nutritional info. This easy to read and use information pad hopes to be a vital tool for the upcoming explosion of elderly Baby Boomers.
All you Linux nerds will love this phone! Thanks to Compulab, comes a do-it-yourself smartphone you can program and do so much more with. Along with that it has an intel x-scale CPU for 520Mhz, radio, wi-fi, bluetooth, GPS navigation system, and either a camera or VGA touchscreen. You can also either have Windows CE on it or Linux.
As a successor to the N800, the Nokia N810 internet tablet comes loaded with a 4.3-inch widescreen display, 2GB of internal memory, TI OMAP 2420 processor, 128MB RAM, 256MB Flash, miniSD/microSD card slot, and a QWERTY keypad. The gadget will be available in November with a price tag of $479. See more pictures after the break.
HP has refreshed their iPaq line. Supposedly, two new models of PDAs are coming out October 8th; the 110 and 210. They both feature Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, identical 624mHz processors and WM6 Pro. The smaller 110 will cost $299, while the 210 is $399.
Mio has announced the specs for their new Pocket PC Phone. Dubbed as the Mio A501, this quad-band cellphone features a 240 x 320 resolution display, Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition, a TI processor, and an integrated GPS navigation system. Other specs include Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, a 2MP digicam, and SD/MMC memory card slots. This pocket PC also incorporates the highly rated SiRFStar III GPS chipset. The A501 should hit stores in March. Pricing is still unknown.
That’s right, the Windows Mobile 6 has officially been announced. The operating system will come in three versions, including Professional for touchscreens, Standard for smartphones, and Classic for Pocket PC. The software features HTML email, Windows Live for WinMo, file transfers with Live Messenger, new mobile Office programs, Windows Vista integration, and calendar ribbon for easy scheduling. The Windows Mobile 6 also sports .NET Compact Framework and SQL Server.
Via CrunchGear
LG unveiled its GPS-equipped T-DMB PDA ‘N1′ in Korea market. It seems that the company wants to expand its territory in the PDA market. This Windows Mobile 5.0 powered PDA also offers an integrated GPS chip and uses a 3.5 inch LCD display with a brightness of 340cd/m2, an SD memory card slot, and 192MB of internal memory. It has the battery life of approx. 3.5 hours. The price tag is around $580 after conversion.
Via Aving USA
That’s right, it’s here!!! Steve Jobs officially unveiled the iPhone today at the CES 2007. It comes equipped with Max OS X which essentially allow you to use the iPhone as a true all-purpose gadget that allows you to make calls, listen to music, and surf the net.
The iPhone features a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen display with multi-touch support and a proximity sensor to turn off the sensor when it’s close to your face, 2 megapixel cam, 4GB or 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth with EDR and A2DP, WiFi that automatically engages when in range, and quadband GSM radio with EDGE. Perhaps most amazingly, though, it somehow runs OS X with support for Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari, and iTunes. A partnership with Yahoo will allow all iPhone customers to hook up with free push IMAP email.
The Apple iPhone will be available to the US in June, 2007, Europe in 4th Quarter, 2007, and Asia in 2008. Cingular will be exclusively offering the iPhone for $499 on a 2-year contract, and $599 for the 8GB model.
Engadget via Cell Phones
