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Finland’s Nokia is continuing to push its XpressMusic platform forward, based on the idea that when people buy a phone they also buy a time-limited license to all the music they can download…and when the license expires, they can just buy a new phone. The latest addition is the 5530 XpressMusic, which also hooks in to social networking services like Facebook and MySpace and offers 4 GB of onboard memory for music and media storage.
Motorola has officially taken the wraps off its new Hint QA30 mobile phone, a messaging- and media-friendly device with a somewhat squat form factor, but a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. 2.5-inch screen, and mobile media features meant to keep on-the-go users happy.
"Staying in touch with friends and family, keeping networks updated and ensuring constant access to social circles are top priorities for many consumers," said Motorola Mobile Devices’ president and general manager Mark Shockley, in a statement. "Motorola Hint is the stylish solution for those multitaskers who are used to having several conversations at once."
For most of today’s primetime audience, the questions are simple. For example: Which HDTV to buy? Whether to catch tonight’s episodes of The Office and Grey’s Anatomy or record them to DVR instead? And, of course, our personal favorite: Why the heck am I paying $60 a month again for basic cable when ABC, CBS, NBC and ESPN are all offering dozens of videos for free download off their websites? But according to the FCC and Nielsen, for nearly one in five of America’s 114.5 million television viewing households, there could potentially be another biggie early next year: Where did my signal go?!
Verizon Wireless is now offering the Palm Treo 700wx, a new edition of the company’s EV-DO capable smartphone based on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system.
"People love the Treo smartphone because they are driven by the need to stay in touch and manage a variety of communications and information—both business and personal," said Tim Roper, Palm’s U.S. region VP, in a release. "Palm’s one-of-a-kind user experience and broad support of key applications and email solutions make the Treo 700wx a core asset for mobile professionals to stay productive and maximize their downtime while on the road."
Sony-Ericsson W800i
MSRP Price: $450.00
Storage: 512MB; available memory stick duo card slot
The Sony-Ericsson W800i has been around for a while now. However, it is still the best music phone available. The phone comes with a great UI, 512MB of storage (with upgrade ability via memory stickduo cards), and a built-in 2.0MP digital camera. The only things wrong with this wonderful phone are the mediocre call reception, slow USB 1.1 transfers, and high price tag. But if you have the moneyand want to kiss your iPod goodbye, this is the phone to get. (Read the Digital Trends review)
Samsung SCH-A950
MSRP Price: $350.00
Storage: 20MB; available TransFlash card slot
To enhance the instant messaging experience, the F9100 features a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing. In addition, when the keyboard is open, the F9100 screen image rotates 90 degrees for IM, Text Messaging, and Address Book functions. One-touch IM allows instant access to a choice of AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ or Yahoo! Messenger. Users can hold up to 35 open IM conversations simultaneously and participate in group chats.
Through RIM’s BlackBerry Connect licensing program, the Motorola MPx and MPx220 will be able to connect to BlackBerry services including BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Web Client.
“The MPx and MPx220 are the ultimate email devices for mobile professionals who want to stay in touch with their business, friends and family.” said Michael Tatelman, Vice-President and General Manager, MOTOPro Products, Motorola Inc. “Constant access to email is an essential part of everyday business and private life for busy people and the MOTOPro Innovation Platform provides the flexibility to deliver world class connectivity solutions such as RIM’s BlackBerry Connect.”
Verizon Wireless is the only carrier to offer an integrated e-mail solution on the Treo 600 smartphone so that e-mails sent to a customer’s PC will be immediately sent to their Treo 600.
Wireless Sync offers constant synchronization of customers’ e-mail, calendar, contact list, tasks and more. Wireless Sync for the Treo 600 is an upgrade to Verizon Wireless’ previous version and includes always-on functionality, inbox synchronization and the integration of up to three additional POP3 or IMAP e-mail accounts. The service is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.
No matter how good the components in your computer are, sooner or later you will have a major failure on your hands. Unfortunately it’s usually after such an event that people start thinking that they should have backed up their data.
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Based on Danger, Inc.’s hiptop Wireless Solution, the one-of-a-kind device has stirred up a frenzy among loyal consumers and celebrities alike as the ultimate communication device. The T-MobileSidekick allows customers to surf the Web, chat using the AOL Instant Messengerâ„¢ (AIM®) service, send and receive email, play games, exchange mobile snapshots and talk it up with friends – all from asingle device. Beginning tomorrow consumers can purchase the new color version of the T-Mobile Sidekick for $299.99 by calling 1-800-TMOBILE or visiting their nearest CompUSA store.
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