Chinese Miracle Marlboro Phone

It's hardly surprising that the Chinese would create a mobile phone in the shape of a cigarette packet. They've even left enough room for your cigarettes. The phone has a 1.5 inch 260k color 178×220 display, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, microSD support and stereo speakers.

Well not exactly Marlboro it's Marlbara but close enough. By using this Chinese-made device you can fool people into thinking you’ve totally gone bananas and started talking on your cigarette pack. Although I’m sure it doesn’t have all the features of the latest mobile phones, but I know I’d love to have one,especially because it comes in a luxurious box, with a gold lighter and complementary cigarettes.Here are Marlbara’s specs.

* 900/1800 GSM/GPRS

* 1.5 inch 260k color 178×220 display

* 1.3 mega pixel camera

* MicroSD support

* Stereo speakers

* Measures 92×50.5×13 mm

* Weighs 98 grams

Home Surveillance Live from Your Mobile Phone

The rise of terrorism and local crime rates in many areas around the globe further heightened the need for homeowners to buy home security devices.

Now there is a way to monitor your home via mobile phones or PDA with HomeCamera.

The new HomeCamera service uses a webcam to let you see just what's going on at home from wherever you are in the world. Simply by logging on to the site from any web-enabled PC or mobile phone, you can use your webcam to take a "live" picture of what's happening at home at that exact moment. Users can also access pre-recorded images and video clips.

Your mobile phone or PDA must be equipped with an Internet browser. The best part - it's FREE until the commercial launch this October!

Remote Control your PC with an iPhone

Ah, the iPhone. The device that has everyone talking, even if they're not technologically-inclined geeks like myself. How your wonders never cease to amaze (and sometimes frustrate) me. The latest dance that the iPhone has apparently learned is the ability to remotely access a PC. Obviously, this isn't officially sanctioned by Steve Jobs and the rest of the Cupertino crew.

Instead, Creations has "managed to hack a copy of TightVNC" to grant the iPhone this ability. All you have to do is download a few files, extract them, and then run them on your PC. After the password has been set and your computer's IP has been entered into the iPhone's Safari browser, "suddenly your iPhone [will be able to] left and right click, scroll up and down, enter text and drag-and drop stuff on your PC's desktop."

Tips for Deleting Your Cell Phone Data

Getting rid of your phone? Before you do, follow this advice in order to prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands.

When the John McCain campaign didn't wipe out theirBlackBerrys before they sold them, they unwittingly dumped a trove of confidential phone numbers into a reporter's hands. When you throw out or recycle a phone, you may be doing the same thing—letting the next person who grabs it see your old text messages, or your mom's number, or that "seductive" photo you took for your significant other.

Fortunately, there's an easy way to solve this problem: before you ditch, sell, recycle or donate your device, wipe it.

If you've just bought a new phone from your carrier, you can take your old and new phones to the carrier's store. They'll wipe out the old phone for you, and they'll probably be able to transfer your contacts to the new phone, too (though they may charge you about $10). Then you can give the old phone away, sell it on eBay or CellForCash. com or donate it to a charity by dropping it off at the carrier retail store.

Otherwise, here are some tips for deleting data on your own. These tips won't protect your phones against police-grade forensic software, but they'll protect you against casual poking around.

All Phones: Remember to remove any memory cards. Also, before you sell or give away a phone, either remove your SIM card (for AT&T and T-Mobile users) or call your carrier to get them to remove the phone from your account (for Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, Cricket and MetroPCS users).

BlackBerrys: From the home screen, select Options, then Security Options, then General Settings. Click the menu button. Select Wipe Handheld.

iPhones: Connect your iPhone to your Mac or PC, launch iTunes, and select the various iPhone tabs to turn off syncing. (Pay special attention to the "Info" tab.) Now disconnect your iPhone and turn it off. Hold down the Home button until the message "Please connect to iTunes" appears. Let go of the Home button. Plug the iPhone into your PC or Mac and run iTunes. Click OK, then Restore.

Palm OS Phones: Each device has slightly different instructions, but they're all collected on Palm.com.

Windows Mobile Phones: Irritatingly, it varies from device to device. On some phones, from the programs list, go to Settings, then System, then Clear Storage. Enter "1234" and press the Yes button (probably the left soft key). Clear Storage might also be in the Accessories or System Tools folder in your program list. Some Windows Mobile devices have a "Hard Reset" option instead of Clear Storage.

Windows Mobile Palm Treos: Remove the back cover of the phone. Hold down the power button. Remove the battery, then immediately replace it. Let go of the power button. Press Up.

Most Nokia Phones: Type *#7370# on the keypad. Enter 12345 as the security code.

Other phones: Go to the phone's "settings" menu. Look for an option marked "Security," "Master Reset," "Memory," "Initial Setup" or "Clear." You might open another menu; look for a Clear, Wipe or Master/Factory Reset option. If the phone asks you for a lock code, it's usually the last four digits of your phone number, but it could also be "1234" or "000000." If you can't find the right option, go to a carrier store; they'll wipe the phone for you.

How an old phone can make money

It is unlikely that the global recession has completely dampened people's enthusiasm for new gadgets this Christmas.

But for cash-strapped consumers with a shiny new mobile in their hands, there is a way of making money from their old, unwanted handsets.

According to mobile phone trade-in website FoneBank, only 20% of UK consumers are recycling their mobiles but those that do can recycle their old mobiles for cash.

A survey it conducted to find out what people did with their mobile found that 28% put them away in a drawer while 23% simply threw them away.

"It's crazy that a lot of people out there are still just chucking their phones in the bin when they no longer have any use for them," said Mark Harrison, director of Fonebank

The need to recycle electronic devices such as phones, PDAs and digital music players is more than just a financial one as many contain materials that can be harmful to the environment.

The main problem lies with the batteries used to power the phones, some of which contain toxic substances such as cadmium, which can contaminate the water table.

Mobile phones now come under the WEEE directive, a piece of European legislation which aims to reduce the amount of electronic waste that ends up in landfill sites.

It requires member nations to collect and recycle the equivalent of 4kg of e-waste for every person living in the country.

Manufacturers, importers and retailers of electronic equipment are obliged to put systems in place that allow customers to recycle their obsolete devices free of charge although households are under no obligation.

Fonebank recycled around 10,000 phones in November, the majority of which are earmarked for Africa, Pakistan, India and South East Asia.

"It is a lot more difficult to buy a brand new phone in Africa and they are prohibitively expensive, so a good, second-hand phone is very attractive," said Ollie Tagg, director of Fonebank.

Right thing

During November Fonebank sent out £200,000 worth of cheques, with an average per person of £50, although an iPhone can raise much more.

"One of the most popular ones traded in during October was Nokia's N95 which can raise £102 for the owner," said Mr Tagg.

"People recycling their phones make a bit of money and feel they are doing the right thing. The whole process takes three minutes online and then they just have to stick their phone in a jiffy bag," he added.

This year Fonebank has teamed up with Oxfam to donate a minimum of 10% of the value of the phone to aid the charity's work in the developing world.

Other charities, including Age Concern and the British Red Cross, are also offering people the chance to donate phones.

During December some six million handsets will have been exchanged.

And for those who really can't be bothered to post off their old handset there are other ways of recycling them.

"I have spent literally hundreds over the years on toys for my kids but the thing they've liked the most are old mobiles, particularly ones that flip and flash," one respondent to the FoneBank survey revealed.

Cell phone is mom-avoidance device for teens

Tweens and teens are pushing parents to adopt text messaging so they don't have to talk "live" over the cell phone, according to mobile phone executives.

A typical teenager carrying a cell phone might let mom's call roll over to voicemail and then immediately text her back, "What going on?," according to Stephen Saiz, manager of consumer insight and strategy of the Walt Disney Internet Group's North American mobile division.

"Teens are pushing their parents to go on mobile because they don't really want to communicate with them directly," Saiz said here on a panel of mobile executives at the YPulse 2008 National Mashup, a two-day conference on teens and technology.

He said later in an interview that his Disney division researches teens' and parents' behavior on the cell phone and with its mobile applications. The majority of older audiences using Disney mobile applications skew to mothers who are goaded there by their kids, he said. And most tweens and teens prefer to text message and instant chat with parents and friends rather than talk directly so that they can continue doing other things like play video games with friends, he said.

More broadly, nearly one out of every two U.S. tweens (or kids between 10 and 13 years old) and 83 percent of teens own a cell phone, according to new research from Chicago-based C&R Research. And with that many kids using mobile devices, the text messages are flying.

The average teen, according to C&R, generates between 50 and 70 text messages a day, or as many as 18,000 a year.

Despite the flurry of activity, it's not all about mobile communication for teens anymore. More U.S. teens are looking for social networking and entertainment via the cell phone. Saiz, for example, said that young people are looking for full-length video on the mobile phone, despite the perception that kids just want to "info-snack," or consume small bits of information. "Young people are looking for long-form content," he said.

Apple Iphone Nano A new Development

For quite sometimes there is a rumor been spreading in the blogsphere about iPhone Nano version, and its being said that in the coming MacWorld it is expected to have some spotlight on it.

Yesterday, another update made in this rumor and some anonymously source submitted mockup of iPhone Nano version at MacRumors. So, take a look on this leaked image of what iPhone Nano may looks like.

It is too early to say anything whether it is just another rumor, like one which declared wrong last week about sale of iPhone in $99 or it is a real leaked out news.

Taking baths with cellphones

File under another fun survey. According to a survey, 14% of French women take their mobile phones into the bathroom with them, compared to just 4% of men.

The survey goes on to reveal 18 to 24 year olds as the most likely to interrupt a bath or shower for an unexpected mobile phone call (34% compared to an average of 14% across all age groups), while 8% of this age group would do likewise to consider an incoming SMS message (compared to just 2% on average).

The survey published by mBlox was conducted amongst 221 members of the public between the ages of 18 and 70 in Paris between 31 May and 1 June 2008."

Now SPY on people without their knowledge using this motion detecting camera

Are you a nature lover or wish to spy on others without their knowledge? Then the Prowler Stealth Cam may be the ideal piece of equipment. It allows you to be able to monitor day and night along with the ability to adjust the recording from five to 90 seconds before triggering. It can all be done even when you are not in the picture, so to speak.

Don’t be deceived. Whilst the camera may have a slight toy look to it and resembles something out of Star Wars, this stealth cam can be a powerful ally for anyone interested in wildlife as it can snap pictures using its sensors by detecting motion. These types of cameras are designed for wildlife enthusiasts who want pictures without the need to hold a camera in their hands. The camera can be positioned anywhere and will photo when it traces movement. If you want a still picture and proof of the time and date, this high-powered cam does that as well. 

The camera also comes with night-vision, not totally surprising as some of the best pictures out in the wild are to be had in the night. The nighttime pics are probably the best using the 42 infrared emitters that will work great if you are within 50 feet of your target. Of course, this will probably be best by surveying where your target is likely to be so you can place the camera in range. The night-time pictures are deliverd in balck and white 

Another good feature is its durability and that you can take photos even in the rain. Stealth Cam is the manufacturer of several game scouting cameras and are popular among nature photographers so you know the cam must be one of the best if the experts use them.

Japanese iPhone 3G Special Feature to save women from perverts

According to reporter Nobuyuki Hayashi, the camera of the iPhone 3G sold in Japan will make a shutter sound every time you take a photo, even if you put the telephone in silent mode. The reason: all those pervs taking photos up the skirts of unsuspected women in public places.

According to Hayahi, the problem of up-skirt photography is so bad in Japan that most new cellphones have this feature. According to him, "some manufacturers have even put a louder shutter sound." The Japanese edition of the iPhone, however, just makes the normal one.

I really don't see the point of this measure however: the iPhone doesn't have a physical photo button, which really makes extremely difficult to take a clear up-skirt shot.

I mean, I can only guess that's the case.

How sick can people get to see porn lolz

Nokia N97 Vs iphone Deciding Factors

Now iphone as a new competitor in the market, its hard to say which one of the two will survive

The new Nokia N97 seems to be a promising smartphone not only in terms of its features and functionality but also in terms of its stylish form factor, color and design.

If the slide-out QWERTY keyboard is not enough to beat the on-screen keyboard in the iPhone, I must mention that the N97 has a 5MP camera (with flash) and a video-recording option too.

The other major function which are available in N97 are, At first sms forwarding option is available whereas iphone does not have this feature.

Secondly Iphone as a 2 megapixel camera withoutflash whereas N97 has a 5MP camera with Flash. N97 has video recording option of DVD quality.

N97 has wifi and GPS with electronic compass

Memory specs of N97, 32GB with microSD whereas Iphone has 8GB or 16GB only

Price of N97 $600 and Price of Iphone $700 (unlocked)

Nokia N97 is going to be an amazing device, though we shouldn’t get our hopes up until the device is out and available in the market.

If one of you is planning to buy an iphone, my opnion is to have a thorough look at the comparisons again, it may help you change your mind.

Unlocked Google Android G1 Phone

The T-Mobile G1 ever since its release in october has been one of the most popular handsets in the market. One of the core reasons for its popularity is the Android Marketplace, an online store where users can download free applications developed for the Android platform.

The Google led Open Handset Alliance responsible for the Android OS has long supported the developer community, and today they came up with yet another surprise.

If you haven’t guessed it already, Google has launched an Unlocked version of the Android powered phone for developers at a price of $399, which includes free shipping in the United States and Canada region. It would also be launched in 18 other markets worldwide.

If you are interested in getting an Android cellphone, then you must register as an Android platform developer, which involves a one-time setup fee of $25. After that, you can proceed with the ordering process at the Android Market website.

If you are an aspiring developer and would like some idea about the potential of the Android platform, take a look at some of the best apps made for it yet.

The important question is how does this one stack up against the one and only iPhone? It doesn’t have quite the finish of the iPhone (both in terms of hardware or user interface), but it comes pretty damn close. (John Biggs at CrunchGear calls it “almost perfect”). And more importantly, it matches the iPhone on many fronts. It’s got GPS, WiFi, a touchscreen, an accelerometer, a camera, Gmail, Google Maps, a Webkit-based browser (just like Safari on the iPhone), and an App market.

Apple to Sell IPhones in Wal-Mart Stores This Month

Dec. 7 -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will become the second mass-market retail chain to start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone, with two store representatives saying the world’s largest retailer will carry two models of the Web-surfing handset this month.

Employees in the cell-phone departments at five California stores, contacted by phone today, said Wal-Mart will offer iPhones by the end of December. Employees are currently being trained on how to sell the device, all five said.

Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs tapped Best Buy Co., the largest U.S. electronics retailer, in September to sell the device as he works to win more buyers. Before then, the iPhone had been sold only by Apple and AT&T Inc., the exclusive provider of wireless service for the phone in the U.S.

Analysts say Apple may offer a discontinued 4-gigabyte version through Bentonville, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart and sell it for $99. Apple currently sells two models at $199 and $299.

“A $99, Apple-branded cell phone is inevitable,” said Shaw Wu, an analyst for Kaufman Brothers in San Francisco. “One of the key things Apple needs to do to drive broader iPhone adoption is to build a more complete product line” with low- end, mid-range and high-end products, Wu said in a Dec. 5 note.

Apple spokesman Steve Dowling wouldn’t respond to the report and said the company “does not comment on rumor or speculation.” Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogleman said the company hasn’t made an official announcement on an iPhone offering and has no comment. AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel declined to comment.

Faster, Cheaper

Jobs told analysts in October that Apple has sold 10 million iPhones this year, meeting his forecast to capture a 1 percent share of the worldwide mobile-phone market.

To spur adoption of the device, which was originally released in June 2007, Apple added a speedier version that works on third-generation handsets in July, dropped the price to as low as $199 from $399 and expanded distribution to 51 countries. Jobs said he expects the iPhone 3G to be sold in 70 markets by year’s end.

A store representative in Yuba City, California, who declined to give his full name, said six employees will be going through training this week on how to sell two iPhone models. He said employees haven’t been told pricing or which versions Wal- Mart will sell, and said the store may have them in stock the day before Christmas.

Media Player

A clerk in Stockton, California, who didn’t want to provide his full name, said he was told iPhones would be available around Dec. 15. Two additional store representatives, who also asked not be named, said the outlets in Sacramento and Marysville, California, would have iPhones in stock between Christmas and the New Year.

Apple, AT&T and Best Buy currently sell 8-gigabyte and 16- gigabyte models of the iPhone, which combines a handset with Apple’s iPod digital media player. Apple stopped selling a 4- gigabyte model in September 2007 after Jobs said customers preferred versions with larger storage capacity.

A clerk at a Wal-Mart store in Vacaville, California, said the store will sell the 8- and 16-gigabyte models at the same prices as AT&T, or $199 and $299, respectively. The person, who declined to give his name, said the phones will be available Dec. 28.

Apple, based in Cupertino, California, rose $2.59 to $94 on Dec. 5 in Nasdaq Stock Market trading. The shares have declined 53 percent this year.

The San Jose Mercury News reported the Wal-Mart deal yesterday, citing its own interviews with Wal-Mart employees.

HTC Touch Diamond Backlights Permanently Dying, No Fix Yet

I have been alerted of a serious problem with HTC Touch Diamonds: After a few minutes, the backlight becomes permanently dim, making the phone unusable, and there is no fix yet.

The unlocked Touch Diamond that was showed to us was a sad little brick, barely readable, and absolutely impossible to use in the daylight. Interestingly, according to the mod wizards at XDA, the issue doesn't appear to be a hardware cock-up—it's apparently a firmware problem that HTC has yet to fix. Modder efforts have also been unsuccessful, since a standard firmware flash seems to leave the problematic code untouched.

Worse, HTC's support system is broken as well. They're not able to fix the phones, and have been directing users to deal with carriers—which leaves people with unlocked phones effectively screwed. We where simply told to buy a new one, even though the phone was just a few months old, and, you know, an unlocked Diamond costs several hundred dollars. BTW, Sprint Diamond owners, how are things on your end? I suspect this issue might be behind the delays there.

This stupid backlight problem illustrates two seemingly contradictory points about today's tech. We live in a beta culture that leaves us constantly waiting for updates and fixes to crappy firmware and software shoved out the door, and that it's safer than ever to buy first-gen hardware, since refinements in design and manufacturing mean most of the problems we run into as early adopters are the kind that can be updated or patched.

Not that this makes it any less goddamn infuriating. Fix your phones, HTC.

Terorrists Involved in Mumbai Attacks used BlackBerrys

The terrorists in Mumbai might have committed inhuman acts, but in at least one way, they are just like you and me. When authorities cut the cable feeds to the hotels where the terrorists held over 200 hostages, they relied on another piece technology to monitor the police response and the world's reaction to the attacks: Blackberry's. Commandos were not only surprised to find the devices in the terrorists' rucksacks, but that they used the Internet to look beyond local Indian media for information, watching the global reaction in real-time as well.

It's somewhat striking that the terrorists' use of Blackberry's "caught the anti-terrorist forces by surprise." While perhaps another step forward in the sophistication of their organization, in that it it makes communication more instant than ever, it's long been reported that terrorist networks use the Internet and cellphones for communication. Why wouldn't they use the same tools that millions around the world use? They don't all live in caves, you know.

As the technology evolves, it will surely bring new horrors and disasters like it always has. Apart from this another interesting thing to note here is that Indian Government claims that Pakistani's were involved in these attacks and some of the terrorist belonged to Faridpur district. Now if one knows about Faridpur district he will surely be surprised at the indian government as Faridpur is just like a village people don't even know Urdu ( Pakistan's National Language ) they are just aware of their own local language. These people are poor illiterate and know nothing about whats happening around and the indian goverment says Terrorist belonged to Faridpur and now they claim they used blackberry's

It will surely be interesting to see villagers use blackberry's as i my self have never used one.

Apple apparently set to take the iPhone 3G below $100

Chicago (IL) – There is an interesting new rumor about a special edition iPhone 3G making the rounds on the Internet. Wal-Mart may be offering a $99 version of Apple’s smartphone later this month, reports suggest. Just don’t expect an “iPhone Nano” – this phone simply will have less memory, if the rumor is correct.

After retail giant Wal-Mart confirmed that it will start offering Apple's iPhone on December 28, there is now new information suggesting there will be a 4 GB iPhone that will be sold by the retail chain for $99 with an obligatory two-year contract. Boy Genius Report quotes unnamed sources who claim that a 4 GB iPhone for just $99 was part of the distribution arrangement between Wal-Mart and Apple. The same website is credited for leaking an internal memo that revealed iPhones will be sold at Wal-Mart this year, which was later officially confirmed by the retail giant. However, the $99 iPhone news should be taken with a grain of salt since the website is not willing to "put [its] stamp of approval behind this one."

Apple does not offer a 4GB iPhone at this time. A 4 GB model was only available when the first iPhone was introduced in June 2007, but Apple soon thereafter phased it out in favor of iPhones with more storage space. Some analysts are, however, supporting the theory of a $99 iPhone. JRPG Research analyst Jamie Townsend predicted that Apple, as well as other smartphone vendors, will sharply discount excess inventories right after Christmas. Needham & Co. analyst Charles Wolf said the hefty iPhone margin gives Apple ample room for additional price cuts, a move he believes might significantly boost the company's share of the smartphone market.

Despite the fact that 4GB of storage doesn't sound too impressive these days, the idea of a $99 iPhone may sound very appealing to some, especially to low-budget consumer segment that is not willing to spend more than $100 on a cellphone. Of course, the hardware price of the iPhone is just a minor portion of the entire cost of the smartphone. Most users may actually spend more than $100 every month on their voice and data plan as well as added taxes and fees.

Competition in the smartphone segment is heating up. the SonyEricsson Xperia X1, the BlackBerry Storm, T-Mobile's Android G1, the Nokia N97 and 5800 XpressMusic are all aiming for the iPhone and are closing the gap, which means that price reductions are just a matter of time.

Nokia’s N97 puts Apple iPhone on the defense

Barcelona (Spain) – Nokia needed a high-end phone to limit Apple’s raid of market share in the smartphone. That device was announced today and while there was very little information on the specifications of this new phone, called N97, it is clear that it will take the iPhone’s goal to be a great Internet and communications device as well as the term “smartphone” to a higher level.

It has taken Nokia some time to figure out how to deploy its resources to answer the success of Apple’s iPhone. Apple improved existing smartphones by extending the use of a traditional form and created the very first device to enable a convenient Internet browsing experience in an attractive shell. Nokia uses that very same approach and tries to eliminate obvious iPhone weaknesses.

Nokia’s advantage is that it has vastly more experience, reach and resources in this market than Apple.

The 5800 Xpress Music was the first take on the iPhone, which is scheduled to appear in the U.S. soon, likely with a similar or lower price tag than the iPhone. The N97 is expected to cost at least $700, excluding carrier subsidies, and take on the iPhone from the high-end. Scheduled for a H1 2009 release, Nokia now has two effective competitors for the iPhone.

Nokia said that the 3G N97 combines a 16:9 3.5" touch display with a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard in brushed aluminum design. As part of the N-series, the device will come with multiple sensors, memory, processing power and connection speeds. Besides the motion sensing accelerator unit, there will be A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, to help the device interpret the position of itself and its user.

Up to 48 GB of storage will be supported, including 32 GB of on-board memory, which is expandable with a 16 GB microSD card. There is also a 5 megapixel camera and battery capacity that will support continuous playback time for up to 1.5 days.

Most interestingly, the N97 is Nokia’s first phone that is not described primarily as a phone anymore, but as a “true mobile computer”. In fact, this may be a conclusive move, because this new generation devices are much more general communication devices that happen to include phone capability.

Apple is expected to respond to the wave of new smartphones, which include the SonyEricsson Xperia X1, the Blackberry Storm, T-Mobile G1 and Nokia’s phones at its Macworld Conference in early January

Alltel To Launch New Motorola Hint QA30 Slider Phone

The largest American wireless network, Alltel Wireless, and Motorola have announced the new handset built for social connectivity brings convenience and full music experience - Motorola Hint QA30, the vertical slider phone that keeps users in touch with their wide social circle in a variety of ways, aiming to provide users a complete mobile experience.

“Wireless customers communicate in so many different ways, and they want their cell phones to be a portal to their social networks and the Internet,” said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy at Alltel Wireless. “The Motorola Hint gives them a fun and sophisticated way to stay in touch with the people who matter most.”

Impressive Highlights Of Motorola Hint From Alltel Wireless:

Full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated keys for the 2 megapixel camera, MP3 player and Web access

Large 2.5-inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) display screen

Preloaded with popular applications, including Alltel Navigation powered by Telenav, XM Radio Mobile and Aricent Celltop

Stereo Bluetooth and advanced voice recognition dialing capabilities

USB high speed port and 3.5 mm headset jack

External music keys that allow for easy playback control and browsing of song files

High speed EVDO internet compatibility

microSD memory card slot upto 8gb

Talk time: 4.5 hours ; Standby time: 15.6 days

The new compact Motorola Hint which measures 3.23 x 2.43 x 0.67-inches and weighs just 4.23 oz will be available through Alltel Wireless starting November 28th, retailing for $99.99 after two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate.

HTC Touch Pro (Sprint)

Reviews of the HTC Touch Pro (Sprint)





The Good: The HTC Touch Pro offers a full QWERTY keyboard and a gorgeous touch screen. The Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and EV-DO Rev. A support as well a nice mix of productivity and multimedia features.



The Bad: The Touch Pro is sluggish at times. The smartphone is bulky, and there's no standard headphone jack or dedicated camera key.



The Bottom Line: Despite some performance issues, the HTC Touch Pro is one of Sprint's most feature-packed and powerful smartphones for business users.

Telecom
Data services E-Mail, WWW, SMS, MMS
Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
Service provider Sprint PCS
Cellular enhancement protocol EDGE, HSUPA, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA

General
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.7 in x 4 in
Weight 5.8 oz
Features Sliding
Standby time Up to 462 h

Operating System / Software
OS provided Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Memory
Installed RAM 288 MB
Installed ROM 512 MB

Processor
Processor QUALCOMM 528 MHzMSM7201A

Input Device
Input device type TouchFLO 3D touch-screen, QWERTY keyboard

Audio
Digital audio standards supported WMA, MIDI, WAV, AAC +, MP3, AMR, AAC
Audio input type Microphone
Audio output type Speaker(s)

Display
Display type 2.8 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution 480 x 640

Power
Battery installed ( max ) 1
Talk time Up to 419 min
Power supply device Power adapter
Power device type Power adapter

Expansion / Connectivity
Wireless connectivity IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Video / audio / USB
Connector Provided 11 pin HTC ExtUSB
Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 MicroSD

Physical Characteristics
Width 2 in
Depth 0.7 in
Height 4 in
GPS
GPS System / GPS Navigation GPS receiver

Mobile Phone Projector Takes Big Step Closer

We covered Texas Instruments’ (IT's) phone-based DLP Pico projector last year, including this cool, short video of it in action, but until now it’s been a prototype. That’s all changed now as IT announced production availability of its miniature DLP Pico chipset at the 2008 Mobile World Congress Show in Barcelona.
The chipset will go on sale this summer and will herald the arrival - most likely in 2009 - of mobile phones with fully-functioning DLP-based projectors.
"Texas Instruments is making headway in an untapped market and appears to be forging a leadership position. We expect projection within handset devices to start appearing in 2009, in a market where significant volumes are expected over the next five years." said Bill Coggshall, founder of independent projector market research experts Pacific Media Associates. "This is an exciting time for the projection industry and IT is leading the way.”
Not only will these things be handy for the odd, impromptu business presentation but couple this with a decent multimedia phone crammed with movies or music videos, Wi-If and – like the new Nokia N96 – in-built TV receiver, and you’re looking at a whole cinema and more in your pocket.-Martin Lynch