Thursday, April 26, 2007

Sony Ericsson W810i Phone

The Sony Ericsson W800 was a big hit. Now, here comes the sequel, the W810i. All the same great Walkman features are here, along with robust phone functions, but now you get quad-band GSM, a larger and brighter display, and perhaps most importantly, support for EDGE high speed data. In addition to a powerful and easy-to-use Walkman music player, the W810i boasts a 2-megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, a Memory Stick Duo card slot, Bluetooth, and a speakerphone. Simply put, this baby's loaded.



Big screen, big features, big fun. View an interactive demonstration of the w810. You can also check out the W810i video.

Dedicated music control buttons make for easy listening.


Transfer songs to your W810i with the included Disc2Phone software.

Two megapixels of camera goodness.
Design
The W810i follows a long tradition of beautifully designed and crafted phones from Sony Ericsson. The same candy-bar style that graced the W800 is here, as is the horizontally-oriented camera unit on the back of the phone, allowing you to hold the phone just as you would a camera when you're taking pictures. The W810i's screen sports 176 x 220 pixel resolution with support for 262,000 colors. Quick access buttons below the screen make it easy to control the phone's Walkman music features, while a five-way center button controls most of the phone's menus and features.

The W810i contains 20 MB of embedded memory, but as mentioned, a Memory Stick Duo slot is provided, and it also supports Pro Duo cards, giving you storage capacities of 2 GB and beyond. The phone ships with a 128 MB Memory Stick Duo card. Of course, there's also a port for the phone's included stereo headset. USB and infrared data ports are provided, as well, and the phone supports USB mass storage so you can simply plug the phone into your computer and drag and drop files into the phone's memory using the included Disc2Phone PC application. To top it all off, the W810i's camera flash can double as a flashlight.

Calling Features
The W810i's phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your contacts as easy as saying their names, while the built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Polyphonic ringtones are included and you can also use MP3 and AAC music files as ringtones. A cool application called Music DJ even lets you mix your own ringtones. Meanwhile, picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. More ringtones are available from Cingular's MEdia NET mobile web service. For those times you want to keep things discreet, there's a vibrate ringer mode. And because the W810i is Bluetooth-enabled, you can use a variety of headsets and handsfree kits for total wireless freedom when you're on the go.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
If you're looking for a mobile productivity partner, the W810i has you covered. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web Browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. An included IM client supports AOL, Yahoo!, ICQ and MSN instant messaging services. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the W810i, as it supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the high speed EDGE data protocol. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capabilities the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the W810i, including a voice memo recorder, a to-do list, a calculator, a calendar and an alarm clock. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which lets you synchronize your PC-based calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your W810i.

Imaging and Entertainment
The W810i is a Walkman phone, and that means it offers a great mobile music experience. Load up your favorite songs in MP3 or AAC format on a memory card and listen to your heart's content. The user-friendly music player application also includes a "Music Mode" that shuts down the phone functions so you can listen on an airplane or anytime you don't want to accept calls. Meanwhile, Digital Mega Bass and stereo widening combine to enhance your listening experience. There's even an FM radio for catching the big game or your favorite stations. The radio also supports reception of digital song information from radio stations. To enjoy all your tunes, a stereo headset ships with the phone.

And don't forget about that powerful 2-megapixel camera, which features something most camera phones lack -- autofocus. Finally, you can get consistently great shots from any distance, shots that rival the quality of a dedicated digital camera. The camera also features an LED flash and a 4x digital zoom, and it can capture video, as well. Dedicated controls on the side of the unit will make you forget you're holding a phone in your hand.

And what about gaming? This phone is definitely geared for the mobile fun fanatic, as it supports widescreen and 3D games. The W810i comes preloaded with several games and more are downloadable from Sony Ericsson.

Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson W810i weighs 3.49 ounces and measures 3.94 x 1.81 x .77 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of digital talk time, and up to 350 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
W810 Walkman® is a stylish music player with everything you need for a mobile music lifestyle. An easy-to-use Walkman® digital music player with folders for artists and customized playlists. A 128 MB Memory Stick PRO™ Duo memory. And a stereo headset for quality listening. Enjoy hours of your favorite music wherever you go. And when you want quality entertainment around the clock, W810 has an FM radio with RDS.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

BlackBerry 8100 Pearl

This major update to the popular 7105t brings the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is not only thinner and lighter, it also sports a memory card slot, a music player, and voice dialing. Other features, such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE high-speed data, and the popular SureType keypad make this a complete mobile office solution. And of course, legendary BlackBerry push email is fully supported on the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl.



The SureType keypad makes the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl's diminutive size possible.

Learn more about the handheld. You can also see it in 3D.


A 1.3-megapixel camera is housed in the back.
Design
Like the BlackBerry 7105t, the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is a departure from the form factor of previous BlackBerry devices. This BlackBerry handset is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keyboard shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl's handset's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.

The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl sports a large 240 x 260 screen that supports over 65,000 colors-- plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry trackwheel has been replaced on this model with an innovative four-way trackball placed below the screen. On the rear of the handheld, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel camera and a self portrait mirror. The handheld's microSD memory card slot is located inside the device, behind the battery. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset, as well as a mini-USB port for data connectivity.

Calling Features
All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. The handset's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the BlackBerry 8100 handheld's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers, so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. More ringtones are available from T-Mobile's t-zones mobile Web service. A new feature, speaker independent voice dialing, allows you to call contacts with the sound of your voice. No prior voice training is required; you can just say a contact's name to call them.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
While the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is a different kind of BlackBerry device, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from T-Mobile, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more, all on your BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.

Use the BlackBerry 8100 handset's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and more--all at fast speeds, thanks to support for T-Mobile's EDGE high speed data network. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. The handheld supports AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ instant messaging, as well as SMS text messaging. MMS messages can be received and forwarded.

The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl ships with a number of tools, including a calculator, a calendar, an alarm, and a to-do list.

Imaging and Entertainment
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl really kicks the fun up a notch with the inclusion of a 1.3-megapixel camera that features an LED flash and white balance controls. How about some music? The handheld's music player supports playback of your tunes in MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ formats. The handheld is also compatible with Java application and game downloads (available via the t-zones service).

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 4.2 by 2.00 by 0.57 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 360 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description
You'll be amazed at the small, sleek form factor of the BlackBerry Pearl. It's like no other BlackBerry. But it's more than just a new look. This BlackBerry delivers everything its predecessors delivered and a whole lot more. The BlackBerry Pearl offers new features never before seen in a BlackBerry like, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, voice recognition, and an MP3 player to name a few. Try it for a few hours and you are hooked!

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

BlackBerry 8800 Phone

As the newest addition to the BlackBerry suite of handsets, the feature-rich BlackBerry 8800 combines a Cingular-exclusive design with an internal GPS, push-to-talk functionality, and a rich media player. Other highlights include a new easy-to-use trackball navigation system, a traditional full QWERTY keyboard, and advanced phone features like voice dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth 2.0. With its advanced features and impressive performance abilities, the BlackBerry 8800 is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.


Other features include convenient email and text messaging (SMS and MMS) abilities, instant messaging, an advanced organizer, and a Web browser optimized for use on Cingular's high-speed EDGE network.

Design
Right out of the box, the first thing you'll notice is the convenient set-up wizard that helps you get to know the BlackBerry 8800 quickly. The time-saving tutorial helps you with the set-up process, walks you through the features and functions, and explains how to personalize settings so you can make your smartphone truly your own.

Design-wise, the BlackBerry 8800 is a nice upgrade from BlackBerry devices of the past. The side trackwheel has been replaced by an even easier to use trackball navigation system located on the top of the keypad. And yes, just like most BlackBerries of the past, you'll still find a full QWERTY keyboard, however, this handheld is thinner and lighter, and the screen is bigger and brighter than ever with its high resolution 320 x 240 LCD full color display. Intelligent light sensing technology automatically optimizes screen lighting levels for indoor and outdoor viewing. The BlackBerry 8800 also features large, dedicated send and end keys for easy call management. Dedicated volume and mute keys are found on the right side of the device so you can quickly make adjustments without having to fumble for the right button, while advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, helps ensure you can always hear and be heard, is also included. The supported USB connectivity makes file transfers to and from your PC a snap, and you can even use the USB cable and power from your PC to charge your 8800 if a standard electric outlet is not readily available. A removable high-capacity lithium-ion battery is housed in the rear of the handheld.



Smaller and more powerful than ever, the BlackBerry 8800 is the must-have mobile business tool.
The popular BlackBerry user interface is here, too, but it's been updated with a new look. Under the hood, a powerful 312 MHz processor and 64 MB flash memory combine to deliver a dynamic, highly responsive experience when viewing attachments and graphics, browsing the Web, and running applications. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with an ordinary headset, while the supported Bluetooth 2.0 technology allows compatibility with wireless stereo headsets.

Don't worry about storage space. The supported microSD card slot on the BlackBerry 8800 means you've got the room you need for all your favorite pictures, music, and videos. Just load up what you need on a microSD card and go.

Calling Features
Many of the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present, but the BlackBerry 8800 ups the ante with MP3 and polyphonic ringtones. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. And because Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) is supported on the BlackBerry 8800, you can initiate a call simply by telling your smartphone who you want to speak to. VAD integrates seamlessly with the built-in speakerphone or a Bluetooth headset for hands-free dialing.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The BlackBerry 8800 delivers the legendary BlackBerry email experience. With BlackBerry service plans from Cingular, you can receive emails instantaneously from up to 10 email accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your email. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new email arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing email attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

Because the BlackBerry 8800 is fast, and because it supports EDGE high-speed data networks, users can take full advantage of enterprise applications that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry platform, such as sales force automation, field service automation, network and systems management, and more.

If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can also take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your BlackBerry 8800. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.



Enjoy a new easy-to-use trackball navigation system.


Take advantage of GPS navigation capabilities.


Enjoy videos and music.
BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) is complimentary with the activation of a Cingular BlackBerry service plan (additional charges apply) and provides customers with the ability to have their personal or work email pushed automatically to their BlackBerry phone from multiple Internet Service Provider (ISP) email accounts. BIS provides automatic wireless synchronization of read, deleted, and sent email from the your BlackBerry phone to their desktop email account. Users with multiple accounts can choose from multiple "sent from" addresses when sending an email. You can also download ringtones and other content via Cingular's popular MEdia Net service or browse the Web using the BlackBerry HTML Browser. Wireless text messaging and multimedia messaging (MMS) are also supported by the BlackBerry 8800.

Among the unique features of the BlackBerry 8800 are Cingular's Push-to-Talk (PTT) service and TeleNav GPS Navigator. Cingular Push-to-Talk boasts the largest push to talk coverage area in America. PTT features on the BlackBerry 8800 include "availability" icons, quick group calling, and the ability to easily convert a PTT session to a regular wireless voice call. Customers can use their BlackBerry 8800 to Push-to-Talk to individual colleagues or friends, or set up groups for broader communication. The PTT button, on the left side of the device, easily facilitates each PTT call (simply press and hold to talk after the chirp and release when finished). In addition, the Cingular service offers such standard PTT features as call waiting, contact alerts, as well as text, picture, and voice messaging to anyone in their contact list. Cingular customers can also take advantage of the TeleNav GPS Navigator software on the BlackBerry 8800. Enjoy real time turn-by-turn audible directions while driving and walking and view colorful 3D moving maps.

The BlackBerry 8800 ships with a number of additional tools, including a calculator with a unit converter and a to-do list. The handheld's software is based on the Java platform, meaning Java-compatible games and applications can be added to the handheld.

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry 8800 weighs 4.73 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time and up to 24 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description
Sleek and stylish, the BlackBerry 8800 offers BlackBerry push e-mail in an innovative form factor, including a QWERTY keyboard and brilliant screen with HTML wireless internet browsing. The 8800 provides a host of productivity features including; internal GPS, connectivity to personal and corporate email, Bluetooth, Push-To-Talk, and speakerphone, all of which help you to stay connected and productive away from the office.

Cingular 8125 PDA

If you're looking for one compact device that can do it all, here's the answer. The Cingular 8125 combines a quad-band phone with a Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA with all the bells and whistles: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a miniSD card slot, support for EDGE high speed data, and more. And don't forget the unique slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes messaging, note-taking, and other writing tasks a breeze.



The Cingular 8125 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do. View larger.
The 8125 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do, like email, text messaging, instant messaging and web browsing-- all from one integrated device. What's more, the phone's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts and calendar information on your PC. The 8125 also offers great mobile music and video options, thanks to Windows Media Player.

Design
Under the hood, the 8125 features 128MB of RAM and a 200 MHz processor. Up front, the 240 x 320 LCD touch-screen supports 65,000 colors, while the rear of the device houses a 1.3 megapixel camera. The design of the 8125 is clean and uncluttered, with just a few buttons for mail, Internet Explorer, and contextual menus. Meanwhile, call answer and end buttons surround a a five-way toggle that allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface. As mentioned, a full QWERTY keyboard cleverly slides out from underneath the screen. This allows you to hold the device horizontally, and the screen is automatically placed in landscape mode when you're using the keyboard. A mini-SD memory expansion card slot is provided, as is an infrared port and a 2.5mm headphone jack. A mini-USB port is also included for wired data transfers.

Calling and PDA Features
The 8125's phone and PDA functions are designed to provide an integrated, seamless experience. A single main screen summarizes all the important information you need to make it through the day. Here you'll get message notification, upcoming appointments, dialing functions, tasks, and more all in one spot.

As a phone, the 8125 features all the functionality folks expect from a cell phone, including a handsfree speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a vibrate mode, and picture and ringer ID. Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile combines email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes into a single application that seamlessly integrates with the 8125's phone functions. Meanwhile, headsets, car kits and other wireless peripherals can also be paired with the unit via Bluetooth (the Bluetooth 1.2 specification is supported).

Staying productive on the road is made possible by the Microsoft Office Mobile suite, which includes Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile. Meanwhile, the File Explorer application makes it easy to browse the files on your 8125.



With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, this Smartphone is just your type.
Messaging and Internet
Using Cingular's EDGE-powered internet service, you can surf the Web with the bundled Internet Explorer application, or use MSN messenger to stay in contact via instant messaging. Plus, the inclusion of Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) in the 8125 allows you to surf the Web or check your email at blazing speeds when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. Lastly, robust SMS and MMS functionality is built into the Windows Mobile interface, too.

One of the most important tools bundled with the 8125 is Microsoft ActiveSync, which allows you to quickly synchronize your device's tasks, calendars, email, and contacts with your desktop. You also get Exchange ActiveSync, an application that lets you synchronize data with an Exchange server. Syncing can be done via USB, or wirelessly via Bluetooth or infrared.

Imaging and Entertainment
Another great feature of the 8125 is that it supports Windows Media playback right out of the box. With Windows Media Player, you can play streaming and downloaded video and audio content in a variety of formats, even purchased music from "Plays For Sure" supporting stores. You can also keep your tunes loaded on a memory card and listen to your music wherever you roam.

As mentioned, the 8125 can take 1.3 megapixel (1280x1024) pictures, and while the camera is great for taking stills, it can also function as a camcorder, allowing you to capture video to the unit's memory. An integrated media application organizes your captured photos and videos. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile games.

Vital Statistics
The Cingular 8125 weighs 5.3 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.83 x 0.93 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 7 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The Cingular 8100 and 8125 provides access to familiar Microsoft applications at the speed of EDGE on the fastest national wireless data network. With worldphone capabilities, Windows Mobile 5.0 support, and access to various mail and messaging solutions, the Cingular 8100/8125 will keep you connected while on the go.

Samsung D807 Phone (Cingular)

Samsung D807 Phone (Cingular)
This feature-packed quad-band phone from Samsung combines a super-slim slider design with the latest technologies, making it a must-have tool for those who demand the best. Goodies include Bluetooth, support for EDGE high-speed data, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a music playwer, and a microSD memory card slot. The Samsung D807 is the perfect way to take advantage of all that Cingular service has to offer.

Design
The D807's sliding design hides the phone's number pad under the display until you need to make a call. The big 176 x 220 display supports up to 262,000 colors -- plenty of resolution and color depth for your videos and photos. A five-way center control button is positioned below the display, as are shortcut and selection keys. The phone's 1.3 megapixel camera is housed behind the screen. There's also a connector for a stereo 2.5 mm headset.

Calling Features
With 18 MB of internal memory, the D807 is designed to hold all the contacts, phone numbers and addresses you can throw at it. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls, and in addition to a vibrating alert, the D807 supports polyphonic ringtones and MP3-based music ringtones. You can also download additional MP3 music ringtones from Cingular's MEdia Net service. A speakerphone lets you talk hands-free while you're doing other things, and picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Speaker independent voice dialing makes it easy to speak the name of a contact and dial it instantly. And lastly, the phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The D807 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Messaging clients for AOL, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ are included. Meanwhile, the phone's email client lets you stay on top of your emails when you're on the go.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the D807, too. It supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the high speed EDGE data protocol. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's Bluetooth data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. There's also a built-in browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile Web browsing. Cingular's MEdia Net service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile text messaging users.

A number of handy productivity tools are bundled with the D807 including a voice memo recorder, an alarm clock, a calculator with unit and currency converters, a calendar, and a to-do list.

Imaging and Entertainment
The D807's built-in 1.3 megapixel camera captures stills and video to the phone's internal memory, or to an optional microSD memory card. The still camera features white balance and brightness controls, as well as a multi-shot mode and a self timer.

Into music? You're in luck with the D807. Store your favorite MP3-based music on a memory card and listen whenever the feeling strikes you. And if you want to dress up the D807, picture effects, custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the D807, making it a powerful gaming companion. Games are downloadable via the MEdia Net service.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung SGH-D807 weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 3.82 x 2.05 x .61 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 10 days of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The Samsung D807 is a great device for people looking for a multimedia rich phone with great style and form factor.

Motorola SLVR L7 Black Phone

If you thought the RAZR V3 was cool, you'll love the latest addition to Motorola's line of super-chic, super powerful phones, the SLVR L7. Packing all the great functionality of the RAZR V3, plus a few more bells and whistles like removable memory, the SLVR L7 adopts a thin, candy-bar form factor that is sure to turn heads. The SLVR L7 also adds support for iTunes, allowing you to play, sort, store, and manage your music right on the phone. With long-range Bluetooth, support for video playback, a VGA (640 x 480) camera, and a gorgeous color screen, the quad-band SLVR L7 is a great way to get the most out of your Cingular service.


The plot thins: The SLVR L7 is less than half an inch thick.
Design
At less than a half-inch thick, the SLVR L7 redefines the ultrathin phone category. A large 176 x 220 color display with 262,000 colors resides above the handset's backlit control pad, which is precision cut from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. The VGA camera lens is housed on the rear of the phone, while up/down buttons are placed on the left side. There's also a highly accessible mini-USB port on the right side of the phone for data synchronization and music transfer, as well as a covered slot for inserting a microSD or TransFlash memory card. The phone comes pre-installed with a 512 MB card--plenty of room to hold up to 100 songs.

Calling Features
The SLVR L7's internal phone book can hold up to 1,000 contacts, and the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. It also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as music ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular Wireless's MEdia service. And for times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear, and voice-activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names.

Because the SLVR L7 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The SLVR L7 is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound, and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is supported via AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and ICQ, and the phone also ships with a built-in e-mail client with support for POP3 and SMTP protocols (Cingular messaging charges apply). Plus, there's a built-in Web browser for MEdia downloads and mobile Web browsing. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send e-mails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier to enter words and text on handsets, is built in to the unit--a plus for mobile e-mail and text messaging users.



The SLVR L7 seamlessly connects to iTunes software on your PC or Mac. iTunes software on the phone gives you complete control of your music.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the SLVR L7, as it supports Cingular's GSM-based Wireless Internet Express service. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the SLVR L7, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock. Use the phone's Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth accessory or to connect to a computer or handheld device to exchange and synchronize data. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which can be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar, and other data with your PC.

Imaging and Entertainment
With 5 MB of internal memory storage, plus a memory expansion slot, the SLVR L7 shines in the entertainment department. The phone's VGA camera features a 4x digital zoom, as well as video capture capabilities (up to 30 seconds in length). Capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or e-mail, or to your PC via USB or Bluetooth. The phone is capable of MPEG4 video playback when you receive a video message or if you upload video to the phone via USB or Bluetooth. The SLVR L7 also supports custom graphics for wallpapers, so you can dress up the phone to suit your mood.

At its heart, the SLVR L7 is a music phone, and thanks to integration with iTunes, it makes a great digital music player. Using the included software, sync the SLVR L7 with your iTunes library on your PC or Mac and listen to up to 100 of your favorite songs while you're on the go. iTunes software on the phone lets you shuffle your music library or select songs by artist, album, or playlist. Built-in stereo speakers let you listen while you work or play, and a stereo headset jack makes it easy to jam out in private with the included earbuds.

Last but not least, support for gaming is built into the phone and games are available for download via the Cingular MEdia service.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola SLVR L7 weighs 3.5 ounces and measures 4.5 x 1.9 x .45 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of digital talk time and up to 17 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description
It’s amazing how something so thin can still be so reassuringly sturdy. Motorola L7 is a mobile marvel sheared to a sophisticated 11.5 mm thickness. Yet its large 176x220 TFT display with 262K colors is a feast for the eyes.

Cingular 8525 PDA Phone


The award-winning Cingular 8525 3G Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0-based Pocket PC phone, with its compact size and ultimate connectivity, is truly the complete mobile office solution. Roam anywhere in the world and use the phone's high speed Internet access, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi capabilities. The 8525 gives you more control than ever over the way you work.

The Cingular 8525 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do, like email, text messaging, instant messaging and Web browsing--all from one integrated device. What's more, the phone's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts, and calendar information on your PC. The 8525 also offers great mobile music and video options, thanks to Windows Media Player. Other design features include a unique slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes messaging, note-taking, and other writing tasks a breeze.

Design
Under the hood, the 8525 features 128MB of embedded memory and 64MB RAM, running on a 400 MHz Samsung processor. Up front, the 240 x 320 LCD touch-screen supports over 65,000 colors, while the rear of the device houses a 2.0 megapixel camera. The design of the 8525 is clean and uncluttered, with just a few buttons for mail, Internet Explorer, and contextual menus. Meanwhile, call answer and end buttons surround a five-way toggle that allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface. As mentioned, a full QWERTY keyboard cleverly slides out from underneath the screen. This allows you to hold the device horizontally, and the screen is automatically placed in landscape mode when you're using the keyboard. A side scroll wheel is conveniently tucked away on the side, making navigation when accessing the music player and other various applications a cinch when needed. A mini-SD memory expansion card slot is provided, as is an infrared port and support for a stereo Bluetooth headset. A mini-USB port is also included for wired data transfers and charging.

Calling and PDA Features
The 8525's phone and PDA functions are designed to provide an integrated, seamless experience. A single main screen summarizes all the important information you need to make it through the day. Here you'll get message notification, upcoming appointments, dialing functions, tasks, and more all in one spot.

As a phone, the 8525 features all the functionality folks expect from a cell phone, including a handsfree speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a vibrate mode, and picture and ringer ID. The unit comes stock with preloaded unique ringtones, while more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular Wireless' MEdia Net service.

Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile combines email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes into a single application that seamlessly integrates with the 8525's phone functions. Meanwhile, headsets, car kits, and other wireless peripherals can also be paired with the unit via Bluetooth.

Staying productive on the road is made possible by the Microsoft Office Mobile suite, which includes Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile. Meanwhile, the File Explorer application makes it easy to browse the files on your 8525.

Messaging and Internet
With the 8525, you can surf the Web with the bundled Internet Explorer application, or use MSN messenger to stay in contact via instant messaging. Plus, the inclusion of Wi-Fi capability in the 8525 allows you to surf the Web or check your email at blazing speeds when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. No Wi-Fi network available? No worries; the 8525 is compatible with the latest generation of UMTS/HSDPA 3G data networks. With UMTS and HSDPA, you'll be streaming and downloading at speeds so fast your head will spin. And lastly, robust SMS and MMS functionality is built into the Windows Mobile interface.

Getting on the Internet with your laptop or PDA is easy with the 8525. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

One of the most important tools bundled with the 8525 is Microsoft ActiveSync, which allows you to quickly synchronize your device's tasks, calendars, email, and contacts with your desktop. You also get Exchange ActiveSync, an application that lets you synchronize data with an Exchange server. Syncing can be done via USB, or wirelessly via Bluetooth or infrared.

Imaging and Entertainment
Another great feature of the 8525 is that it supports Windows Media playback right out of the box. With Windows Media Player, you can play streaming and downloaded video and audio content in a variety of formats.

As mentioned, the 8525 can take 2.0 megapixel pictures, and while the camera is great for taking stills, it can also function as a camcorder, allowing you to capture video to the unit's memory. An integrated media application organizes your captured photos and videos. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile games, and games are available for download via the Cingular MEdia Net service.

The Cingular 8525 also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of the phone (such as music, games or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

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Vital Statistics
The Cingular 8525 weighs 6.21 ounces and measures 4.43 x 2.28 x 0.86 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 200 hours of digital standby time. It features UMTS with HSDPA capability, and runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900/2100 WCDMA frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The Cingular 8525 is Cingular’s first UMTS/HSDPA PDA. It is a full-featured Pocket PC and world-phone, allowing users to take advantage of the robust capabilities of the Windows Mobile operating system, while having a single device that allows users to be productive both during work and personal time. As a 3G device, the Cingular 8525 allows for simultaneous voice & data, which is a key differentiator over competitive EVDO products. Another key differentiator of the Cingular 8500/8525 is its support for Bluetooth v2.0. Bluetooth v2.0 allows for up to six active Bluetooth connections simultaneously. For example, a user could have a tethered connection to a PC via Bluetooth, while having a conversation on their Bluetooth headset, or use a Bluetooth GPS accessory for navigation while on a call on their Bluetooth headset.

Sony Ericsson Z520a

Sony Ericsson Z520a Phone (Unlocked)
An upgrade to the venerable z500a, the z520a adds Bluetooth, an upgraded main display and fun lights around the keypad. All this goodness is delivered in a package that is smaller and lighter than its predecessor. With dual screens and a VGA camera with video capabilities, the z520a is a serious next-generation phone. It's the perfect handset for folks who want to get all the latest wireless goodies in one chic package.

Design
The z520a's 65,000-color, 128 x 160 display is housed under the front cover while the outside sports a supplementary 101 x 80 color display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA (640 x 480) camera is housed on the front cover as well. The z520a uses an internal antenna-- nothing to snag or break off--and a five-way button just above the dial pad is used to control most of the phone's menus and features. Up/down buttons on the left side of the phone can be used for quick volume control and menu navigation. USB data and charging ports, as well as a headset port, are located on the phone's bottom edge. And because the z520a's front and rear faceplates are changeable with Sony-Ericsson Style-Up covers, you can dress it up to suit your style. The design also incorporates a unique carry handle on the top of the phone.

Calling Features
The z520a's phone book can hold up to 510 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone also features a speakerphone for easy, hands-free talking. In addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3- and AAC-format ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even a bundled application that lets you mix your own ringtones with up to 16 tracks. Picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Lastly, users of Bluetooth headsets will find perfect compatibility with the z520a's Bluetooth radio.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The z520a has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun (carrier messaging charges may apply). Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the z520a, as it supports the GPRS protocol. When used with a carrier data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capabilities the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. There's also a built-in web browser for wireless downloads and mobile web browsing. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the z520a including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock with a timer and stopwatch. Sony Ericsson Sync Station software lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your phone.

Imaging and Entertainment
The z520a was designed for serious fun. The built-in VGA camera captures stills and video to the phone's 16MB of internal memory. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set up to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the z520a, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. Games are downloadable via the Internet or you can use the handset's USB or Bluetooth data connections to load more games and files onto the phone.

Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson z520a weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 3.27 x 1.81 x 0.94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
If a cool clamshell with every possible customizing option is what you want, Z520a is your phone. You can change the front and back covers, have any combination of ringtones, images, and light effects play when a call comes in. And you can have a combination for favorite friends in your phone book. Z520a is all about sharing. It has an easy-to-use VGA camera with video recording to capture fun moments and Bluetooth and MMS to share them. A speakerphone loudspeaker gives your original artist Music tones the sound they deserve. Z520a is all about expressing yourself. Do it.

Motorola KRZR K1 Phone

Following in the footsteps of the revolutionary RAZR phone, the new ultra-sleek KRZR K1 introduces a new standard of stunning style and innovation. With a luxurious finish and detailed craftsmanship, the KRZR K1 is the definitive handset for those who have an appreciation for cutting edge designs. In addition to great design, you get Bluetooth wireless technology, an integrated music player, a 2.0-megapixel camera, support for MPEG4 video capture and playback, and more. Get the most out of your Cingular service with this impressive quad-band phone.



A 2-megapixel camera makes spontaneous moments last forever.


Stylish, with plenty of inspiration from the RAZR.


Thin and compact, the KRZR is the next hot phone from Motorola.
Design
Reflecting the design language of the super-slim RAZR line of handsets, the KRZR K1 exudes pure luxury with clean lines, precision detailing, and premium materials shrouded within a distinctive metallic gloss front finish. A 1.9-inch color screen on the inside of the flip brings images and videos to life, while a small supplementary color display on the outside cover keeps tabs on your incoming call information, and more. The 2.0-megapixel camera is housed above this display. The KRZR K1 features an internal antenna, so there's nothing to snag or break off, and a MicroSD slot adds ample storage space to store content. Lastly, a mini USB port is provided for data synchronization.

Calling Features
From L.A. to Lisbon, the KRZR K1 connects you effortlessly with friends, family, and your favorite content, thanks to support for all four GSM bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900). The phone supports speaker independent voice activated dialing, as well as Bluetooth wireless headsets, so you can cut the wires and talk hands-free. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular Wireless' MEdia Net service. Polyphonic ringtones are also supported, and there's a speakerphone for those times when you want to talk while doing other things. Picture and ringer IDs allow you to set photos and ringtones to identify incoming callers.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The KRZR K1 supports all the messaging tools you need, such as MMS, SMS, EMS, and IM messaging capabilities. Plus, EDGE data support means you can surf the wireless Web on the built-in Web browser. There's even a built-in email client so you're always in touch. You can also use the KRZR to hop on Cingular's MEdia Net service, a service which lets you read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. And don't forget, with Cingular data service and a data plan (not included) and its Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

The phone ships with a number of handy tools including an alarm clock, a calculator, a calendar, and a voice recorder. It supports the Sync ML data synchronization standard over Bluetooth or USB.

Imaging and Entertainment
The ultimate all-in one device for extraordinary imaging, the KRZR K1 lets you capture your latest jaunt to Cape Town with its 2.0-megapixel camera that features an 8x zoom, and video capture and playback capabilities. Take your travel soundtracks with you while jetting across the globe with the conveniently integrated MP3 player, airplane mode, and Stereo Bluetooth headset support. The removable MicroSD card slot supports cards up to 2 GB, so there's always room for all your favorite music files.

Support for Java-based gaming is built into the phone, and games are available for download via the Cingular MEdia Net service.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola KRZR K1 measures 4 x 1.65 x .6 inches and weighs 3.6 ounces. It operates on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. Battery life is rated at 5.83 hours of digital talk time and 300 hours of standby time. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The ultra-sleek MOTOKRZR introduces a standard of stunning style and innovation. Sharp and sophisticated with a luxurious finish and detailed craftsmanship, the MOTOKRZR is the definitive mobile for individuals who have an appreciation for cutting edge designs. Within the MOTOKRZR phone's striking form lies remarkable functionality rich in first-class multimedia and entertainment capabilities, global connectivity and more - all designed to give you an elite, unparalleled wireless experience.

BlackBerry 8100c Pearl Phone


This major update to the popular 7105 brings the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl is not only thinner and lighter, it also sports a memory card slot, a music player, and voice dialing. Other features, such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE high-speed data, and the popular SureType keypad make this a complete mobile office solution. And of course, legendary BlackBerry push email is fully supported on the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl.


Small, powerful, and great for getting shots on the go. Learn more about the 8100c Pearl (requires Flash)
Design
Like the BlackBerry 7105, the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl is a departure from the form factor of previous BlackBerry devices. This BlackBerry handset is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keyboard shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl's handset's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.

The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl sports a large 240 x 260 screen that supports over 65,000 colors--plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry trackwheel has been replaced on this model with an innovative four-way trackball placed below the screen. On the rear of the handheld, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel camera and a self portrait mirror. The handheld's microSD memory card slot is located inside the device, behind the battery. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset, as well as a mini-USB port for data connectivity.

Calling Features
All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. The handset's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the BlackBerry 8100c handheld's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers, so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. The unit comes with built-in ringtones, and more ringtones are available from Cingular's MEdia Net mobile Web service.



See the 8100c Pearl in detail.
A new feature, speaker independent voice dialing, allows you to call contacts with the sound of your voice. No prior voice training is required; you can just say a contact's name to call them.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
While the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl is a different kind of BlackBerry device, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from Cingular, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more, all on your BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.

Use the BlackBerry 8100c handset's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and more--all at fast speeds, thanks to support for Cingular's EDGE high speed data network. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. MMS messages can be received and forwarded (Cingular messaging charges apply).

The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl ships with a number of tools, including a calculator, a calendar, an alarm, and a to-do list.

Imaging and Entertainment
The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl really kicks the fun up a notch with the inclusion of a 1.3-megapixel camera that features an LED flash and white balance controls. How about some music? The handheld's music player supports playback of your tunes in MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ formats. The handheld is also compatible with Java application and game downloads (available via the MEdia Net service).

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry 8100c Pearl weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 4.2 by 2.00 by 0.57 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 360 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description
You'll be amazed at the small, sleek form factor of the BlackBerry Pearl. It's like no other BlackBerry. But it's more than just a new look. This BlackBerry delivers everything its predecessors delivered and a whole lot more. The BlackBerry Pearl offers new features never before seen in a BlackBerry like, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, voice recognition, and an MP3 player to name a few. Try it for a few hours and you are hooked!

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Nokia N73

I've tried my best, but the Nokia N73 has been on loan for ages so I can't get a review unit. There is no need to worry however as I will probably get one soon. If you really need a reviewing fix however; the lads at MobileBurn.com have got hold of one.



From reading the review, you can tell that they were very impressed by Nokia's latest jack of all trades handset. They had this to say about it :



"...There is no questioning the fact that the Nokia N73 is a very powerful multimedia phone. It has a wonderful QVGA display that has been mated to a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera, and it is running a very refined Nokia S60 user interface on top of the Symbian OS v9.1...."

LG rips off Motorola to create banana phone?

Here's LG's newest slider: the LG SV80. Some may say it looks like a banana, others may notice that it looks very similar to Motorola's RIZR Z8,
which has the exact same design. Coincidence? Doubt it. We all know
that this is not the first time LG makes a clone (hint: iPhone?).



Anyway, for those still interested, the SV80 features a QVGA
display, 1.3 megapixel camera, built-in MP3 player 142MB of internal
memory and possibly a card slot, though we're not sure just yet. No
word on the price and availability either.




lg sv80 rizr clone

Motorola 720iS




Motorola M702iS(RED)



NTT
DoCoMo has decided to join the Motorola initiative of taking part in
the (PRODUCT) RED program. From now on, Motorola will donate
approximately 1,000 yen for each M702iS(RED) handset sold in Japan, while 1% from the bills of all DoCoMo users will go to the Global Fund, used for fighting AIDS.





Motorola's participation in the (PRODUCT) RED project is one with a
long history. The company has produced a special line of mobile phones,
all red. Contributions from the sale of these phones go directly to the
Global Fund and vary based on product, country and service provider. In
U.K. for example, a £10 contribution is made on the sale of each
red MOTOSLVRT and red MOTORAZRT V3i, and also, 5% of the wireless
monthly bill of each user owning such a phone goes to the Global Fund.
In the US, $17 are donated on the sale of the red MOTORAZRT V3m phone.





The ( PRODUCT) RED phones are a limited edition and have special
wallpapers, ring tones and video casts, especially designed for this
line.





(PRODUCT) RED is a business model founded at the beginning of year 2006
by U2 lead vocalist Bono and by Bobby Shriver of Debt AIDS Trade in
Africa, an international non-governmental organization raising money to
help eliminate HIV/AIDS in Africa. Its is based on the donations made
by international brands to the Global Fund by selling (PRODUCT) RED
labeled products.





The M702iS(RED) handset will be launched by DoCoMo on April 27th, 2007. For DoCoMo, the donation program will be active until the end of March 2008.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

UpStage music phone has a few downsides

UpStage music phone has a few downsides

Gadget freaks are still buzzing about Apple's planned iPhone, a combination smart phone and music player that won't be available until June. Meanwhile, the traditional cell phone makers are continuing to churn out music phones that can be in the hands of consumers much sooner.

The latest, and most unusual, of these music phones has just been announced by Sprint. It's a Samsung model called the UpStage. The UpStage costs just $149, less than a third of the iPhone's planned $499 price, and it will go on sale this month.

Samsung has shown real creativity in solving the problem of cramming a decent music player and phone into one small gadget. The slim UpStage has been designed with two distinct faces. On one side, it has a phone keypad and a small screen, for making voice calls and tapping out text messages. But if you turn it over, you see a larger screen and navigation controls, mainly for playing music, but also for other tasks, such as viewing online data.

At the same time, Sprint is slashing the price of songs sold on its proprietary music service from an outrageous $2.49 each to just 99 cents. That isn't quite as cheap as it seems, because you have to pay $15 a month for the privilege of buying the 99-cent songs. But it's still a positive step for consumers.

I've been testing the UpStage and found that its two-sided design works pretty well. It's a better music phone, in my opinion, than Verizon's Chocolate model, built by Samsung's Korean rival, LG.

But the UpStage has too many weaknesses and compromises for me to recommend it. It has lousy battery life, both as a phone and as a music player, a limitation Sprint and Samsung have tried to offset with a free add-on that makes the phone too bulky. And it comes with so little memory that, out of the box, it can hold only around 20 average songs. Adding more capability costs extra, thus lessening the price advantage. There are other downsides as well.

I tested the UpStage primarily as a music player, because that's its claim to fame. I compared it with the base-model iPod Nano, which also costs $149, although of course it doesn't include a phone.

I did try out the basic phone stuff, like making calls, all of which seemed OK, though the screen on the phone side of the device is very small, a sort of throwback to early cell phones. Sound quality, reception and the keypad all were fine. The built-in 1.3 megapixel camera is standard for phones these days.

Only one of the phone's two screens can be used at any one time, and you have to press a "flip" button on the side to switch. This worked well, but was kind of a pain when I was trying to use the keypad to type in text, like a Web password or the name of a new song playlist, on the music side of the phone. I had to flip to the side with the keypad and then flip back.

I loaded in about 20 songs and the UpStage played them back pretty well, displaying all the correct song information and album art. I also loaded in some photos, which also displayed fine, though the phone can handle only small picture files. I purchased a song from Sprint's music service, and that downloaded and played well.

The only problems were that the album covers and photos looked grainy, because even the larger screen has pretty low resolution. And occasionally, the start of a song was clipped. The iPod Nano exhibits neither of these problems.

Out of the box, the UpStage comes with only a tiny memory card, which can hold only about 20 standard MP3 files. The iPod Nano can hold 500 of those files. To get the same capacity on the UpStage, you have to buy a larger, $40 memory card.

Though the UpStage is bigger than the iPod Nano, it has far worse battery life - just 2.5 hours of talk time for the phone and seven hours of music playback time, compared with up to 24 hours of music playback time for the Nano. To compensate, Sprint is throwing in a "battery wallet," a case with an additional battery built in. This brings the talk time to 6.3 hours and music playback time to around 17 hours. But it makes the phone twice as thick.

There are two other problems with the UpStage. First, synchronizing its music with songs stored on a PC requires you to install and use Sprint music software. It doesn't work with Windows Media Player or the Windows version of Apple iTunes, which most music lovers already own. (You also can manually drag and drop songs onto the phone's memory card.)

Second, the navigation pad on the music side of the phone can be confusing. It works by touch controls; you have to use just the right pressure and slide your finger just the right distance along its sides to get it to work right. It's too complicated.

Samsung and Sprint deserve credit for a good try with the UpStage. But it doesn't quite cut it.

Walter Mossberg writes about personal technology for The Wall Street Journal.

Rival services offer broadcast TV on a cell phone

Rival services offer broadcast TV on a cell phone

Watching TV on a cell phone usually involves either downloading short video clips or tuning into a live feed of cable channels that approximates radio more than television, the "moving picture" stuttering along in fits and starts.

Now, two rival services are taking a different approach: broadcasting video to your phone from wireless networks separate from those that handle calls. Both show early promise, at least relative to the jitter-fest that's the current state of cell TV.

Verizon Wireless struck first in early March with the launch of V Cast Mobile TV, a 24-hour broadcast of eight channels from major networks. The other service, Modeo, is not yet available to the public, but has been running a trial in the New York City area that I've been testing for the past month.

Judging from a brief glimpse at Verizon's service during a trade show this week in Florida, it's not a leap to say that, beyond differing channel lineups, Modeo and V Cast will look roughly identical to most users, though their underlying technologies are different.

Let's say right up front that Modeo's technology works better and more consistently than any cell TV I've seen before, and there's little reason to suspect that Verizon's service, powered by Qualcomm Inc., doesn't perform at the same level.

The picture quality on the cell screen, though not perfect, hums along well enough that voices match up with their talking heads on most TV shows and newscasts.

But sports, and any other action footage, is still shaky.

The handset, built for Modeo by High Tech Computer Corp. of Taiwan, seems to possess enough processing power inside to keep the picture from freezing up.

This is key, as even the latest high-end cell phones can't seem to grapple with the demands of video playback with any consistency. Samsung's BlackJack, for example, downloads video clips in a flash from AT&T Inc.'s Cingular Wireless high-speed network, but often sputters through playback.

Part of the problem is that device operating systems are being asked to juggle a growing number of tasks, from e-mail to music and picture-taking, and none as yet are up to the challenge.

Notably, the Modeo handset is no better when it comes to functions other than live TV, as it runs on Microsoft Corp.'s cumbersome Mobile Windows platform. That means, as with other Windows smart phones, the Modeo handset's screen freezes as you navigate the menus, occasionally getting stuck and requiring a reboot.

But when it came to watching TV, the same Modeo handset performed without the constant stumbles into operating system limbo. Battery life was also impressive, providing more than three hours of continuous TV on a single charge.

The video wasn't perfect, though. For starters, while the frame rate approaches broadcast quality, the "approaches" part becomes quite evident when you're watching sports, especially hockey and auto racing. Let's just say that objects traveling at 200 miles per hour seemed to jump around the track during the Daytona 500.

Reception, depending on where you live and work, can also be a problem. Although Modeo has blanketed the New York City area with 65 wireless transmitters, many atop skyscrapers, my home happened to sit in a network deadspot, and so there was no reception whatsoever.

While that may not sound like such a tragedy, given that most people have full-size regular TV to watch at home, I would have been less forgiving if I was a paying customer. For a monthly fee, I'd think most people would like to be able to use the service where they spend the most time, including home.

Both Modeo and V Cast suffer slight delays on channel changes, but the wait isn't horrible. Modeo says it will cut the delay to less than two seconds.

Perhaps the most notable difference between Modeo and V Cast was the channel guide. I can't imagine it'll be hard to fix, but Modeo's guide featured tiny uniform type with little more than boxes to set different channels and listings apart. Thanks to just a little color and bold lettering, V Cast's was far easier to scan.

In terms of screens, the first two V Cast handsets offer a nice wide-screen option. The display on the VX 9400 from LG Electronics Co. swivels to a horizontal position, while the SCH-u620 from Samsung Electronics Co. can be held sideways. Both have a pull-out antenna, whereas the Modeo's is internal.

While the novelty of cell TV is obvious, it's hard to figure whether consumers will see enough value in this type of service to pay $10 or more a month to get it.

It's easy to dismiss the notion of watching TV on a tiny cell screen, and yet the wireless industry has pursued this technology as manifest mobile destiny. The Watchman portable TV from Sony Corp. never caught on like its music-only cousin, the Walkman.

But to be fair, the Watchman was a stand-alone device -- and you couldn't call people with it.

By contrast, the cell phone is already entrenched as a worthy expense and daily appendage.

BlackBerry 8800's lack of camera a plus

Michael Lazaridis expresses great confidence in his company's BlackBerry 8800 phone/personal digital assistant device -- almost as much for what it won't do as for what it will.
During the recent Federal Office Systems Expo at the D.C. Convention Center, Mr. Lazaridis, president and co-chief executive of Research in Motion, explained that the 8800 doesn't have a built-in camera because in many corporations, enterprises and government agencies -- think of the Defense Department -- having a camera at hand isn't always a good thing.
This device, available from Cingular Wireless for as little as $299 with a two-year service commitment, elevates hand-held communications to a new level.
I hate to say it, but I have to imagine that my trusty Treo smart phones, the Palm Inc. products I've loved for so long, may have finally met their match.
The 8800 is larger than the BlackBerry Pearl reviewed here a few weeks back. It has a full "Qwerty," or typewriter-style, keyboard, a color display, and the BlackBerry e-mail system, along with support for up to 10 different e-mail accounts.
The unit has 64 megabytes of memory but can be augmented with "micro" SecureDigital or SD, cards of up to 1 gigabyte of RAM. The device is a quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled phone which, as with the Pearl, means it can operate in most of the world, and with high-speed data as well. And there's a Bluetooth connectivity feature that lets you use wireless headsets and other devices.
This new phone also incorporates the TeleNav Track Global Positioning System service, which is promoted as "an affordable enterprise-grade application" including location tracking, mileage tracking, wireless time sheets, alerts and detailed location reporting to capture field data.
Cingular, in a statement, said a "premium" TeleNav Track product can also be had, offering "wireless forms, dispatching, bar code-scanning support and voice and on-screen turn-by-turn GPS directions." The service costs an extra $13 or $22 per month, on top of phone and data charges.
In short, the BlackBerry 8800 can not only tell you that you have an appointment, it can tell you how to get there.
For most of us, I suspect, the key elements will be phone, e-mail, and Web browsing. In these areas, the BlackBerry 8800 is one of the most amazing devices I've come across. As a phone, it's as good as any device out there.
There's an included corded headset, if you don't want to use Bluetooth, and the built-in speaker and microphone are excellent. Dialing is relatively easy, although I wish there were an onscreen dial pad with the traditional "ABC" arrangement found on phones.
Web browsing is easy, although the lack of Java capability renders some Web sites unreadable. Such would be a problem on other hand-held phones with Internet capabilities, so I won't fault BlackBerry here.

Interest in Nokia's N95 "phenomenal" -Carphone

Interest in Nokia's N95 "phenomenal" -Carphone

Nokia N95

Carphone Warehouse (LSE: CPW.L - news) said on Monday it has seen phenomenal interest over the weekend in Britian towards the new top-of-the-range model N95 from the world's largest cellphone maker Nokia (Xetra: 870737 - news) .

The Finnish phone maker said it was seeing a good demand for its N95 model, which comes with integrated location mapping GPS chip and a 5 megapixel camera. It is priced at about 550 euros (372 pounds), before subsidies and taxes.

Carphone started to sell the model in Britain over the weekend and its finance director Roger Taylor told Reuters on Monday there had been "phenomenal interest in it."

Oppenheimer said in a note to clients the new N95 is currently sold-out at Carphone Warehouse.

"We've had a few thousand and they have been selling very quickly. It's possible that it's sold out," said Carphone spokesman Peregrine Riviere.

Nokia said it has seen good demand for the phone it started to ship to the key markets only on March 22, just over a week ago.

"Volumes are on a good level," said Kari Tuutti, spokesman for Nokia's Multimedia business unit.

"We are getting positive signs from the consumers, operators, and also other sales channels -- we are planning an aggressive volume ramp-up," he said.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

AMD Imageon(TM) Media Processor Drives Multimedia Technology Behind Avant-Garde New

AMD Imageon(TM) Media Processor Drives Multimedia Technology Behind Avant-Garde New

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMD (NYSE: AMD - News) today announced that powerful AMD multimedia technology is concealed behind the sleek, elegant exterior of the new touch-screen PRADA phone by LG Electronics Mobile Communications.



Despite an ultra-thin profile of just 12 mm, the model KE850 PRADA phone by LG features such multimedia functions as a camera, video player and MP3 music player, all of which are driven by the processing power of the AMD Imageon(TM) 2282 media processor. To further enhance the user experience, this new GSM/ EDGE phone introduces a unique advanced touch interface that completely eliminates the conventional keypad.

"Today's consumers expect the most advanced technology on their mobile devices, and we work closely with leading global OEMs like LG to help them meet those demands as competitively as possible," said Paul Dal Santo, vice president and general manager of AMD's Handheld Division. "The new PRADA phone by LG offers a beautiful blend of style and performance, packed with the kind of cutting-edge multimedia that consumers crave."

"Building on our expertise as a leader in both consumer electronics and mobile communications, we set out to design a unique work of art with style and appeal," said Alice Ryu, vice president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications.

To enable the best possible experience for viewing videos, photos and documents, the PRADA phone by LG features an advanced, extra-wide 3" WQVGA-resolution touch screen interface that covers much of the phone's surface. Additional features that set this mobile phone design apart from the ordinary include a 2 Mpixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens, a video player and an external memory slot.

The model KE850 PRADA phone by LG is expected to be available from PRADA and various phone retail stores during the second quarter of this year in France, Germany, Italy, the UK and parts of Asia, the Middle East and South America.

About the AMD Imageon Family

AMD Imageon media processors support a variety of multimedia functions, including mobile TV, video, photography, video telephony, music and 3D graphics processing. To date, more than 200 million AMD Imageon media processors have been shipped to mobile device manufacturers.

With the acquisition of ATI Technologies in 2006, AMD is the leading supplier of media processors to the handheld market, with more than 50 AMD-powered handheld models available in the market from leading manufacturers including BenQ-Siemens, HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung, among others. For more information, please visit http://ati.amd.com.

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD - News) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.

© 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Imageon, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Verizon puts your TV in your pocket

Verizon puts your TV in your pocket

Verizon Wireless brings real-time TV to the cell phone with its new V Cast Mobile TV service. Available on the new LG VX9400 phone ($199.99 with $50 online rebate and two-year contract) and the new Samsung SCH-u620 ($149.99 with $50 online rebate and two-year contract), the television service looks to steal the thunder from Apple's release of a cell phone this summer on the AT&T/Cingular network.

Mobile TV offers eight channels with a mix of live and delayed programming from CBS, FOX, NBC Entertainment, NBC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, MTV, Nickelodeon. I watched on the LG phone and was struck by the video's sharpness and detail -- it felt as if I were watching a miniature HDTV. Under an overcast sky, the screen wasn't that viewable, and on sunny days, forget it. But in a car or on a bus or indoors, reception and clarity were great.

Will consumers pay an extra $15 a month to watch TV that they can't record? Time will tell. We will have a full review in Thursday's At Play section.

Europe loves PS3

Europe has embraced Sony's PlayStation 3, snapping up about 600,000 of the units in the first two days of its March 23 launch, according to reports from London. Despite a steep price of 625 euros (about $835), the PS3 has been flying off shelves in Europe. By contrast, Nintendo needed a month to sell 700,000 Wii consoles in Europe after that platform went on sale in December.

On these shores, the Wii beat the PS3 out of the gate, with Nintendo notching 600,000 console sales within eight days of the platform's Nov. 19 launch.

One reason the PS3 is so hot in Europe is that region of the world has more PS2 consoles -- more than 40 million -- than any other, and demand for the PS3 has been building.



Digital frames are now in the picture

Digital picture frames look like regular picture frames, but they light your photo from behind, adding drama and interest to your pictures. They were hot in 2006 -- about 1.7 million digital photo frames were sold last year, according to market researcher Parks Associates, which sees the unexpectedly strong trend continuing into 2010.

To my eyes, digital picture frames give photos a cold, unnatural fluorescent glow, but consumers apparently disagree and made them a popular gift choice over the holidays. With Mother's Day and Father's Day coming, we'll be reviewing digital photo frames and telling you about the ones we think best combine style, durability, value and performance.


Free theft-protection

If you're looking for a portable computer, Dell is offering a free one-year subscription to Computrace Lojack for Laptops theft-protection service. That's a value of about $50.

The offer is good on new XPS M1210, XPS M1710 and XPS M2010 models.

Lojack for Laptops works like this: Software sits on your computer and, when connected to the Internet, tells Computrace its location. If the computer is stolen and is connected to the Internet, Computrace tracks its whereabouts and tells police, who may seek and execute a search warrant for the stolen device.

A Cell Phone Service for 'Tweens

A Cell Phone Service for 'Tweens

Does your 'tween need a phone? Maybe the answer is yes, more likely no. But you know she wants one, and so does kajeet, a start-up from Bethesda, Md., which has designed a phone service directed at 'tweens and their parents.

Kajeet is unveiling a pay-as-you-go phone service, featuring three handsets from LG, Sanyo, and Nokia, with a twist designed to court parents' favor: No activation or termination fees, no hidden charges and no roaming or long-distance costs, either. After you buy the phone, you pay a base of 35 cents a day, as well as 10 cents a minute for talk, 5 cents per text message (in and out) and 25 cents for each picture sent or received.

Any parent knows those small numbers can get big fast, even with a 'tween, especially one enamored with the newfound gift of talking and texting. So kajeet has some built-in tools to help parents and kids set budgets and boundaries when learning how to use a cell phone.

Parents can establish a set amount of money every month—think of it as a phone allowance—that kids can decide how to use however they choose, either calls, text messages, sending photos, or downloading games, ring tones, and wallpaper. If they spend too much on one or the other, the thinking goes, they'll learn how to budget their communication money and time. (By the way, a child will always be able to dial their parents' and 911, even if the funds run out.)

Parents and kids can also decide together when the phone should be off, then schedule it to really be off during those times. Kids and parents call also decide who can call or text to a child's phone by adding and blocking certain phone numbers.

Kajeet's phones and service will be available through Best Buy and Limited Too stores beginning May 1, and on the kajeet web site. Sprint provides the nationwide wireless coverage.

Kajeet's approach is similar to Disney Mobile's, but as kajeet founder and CEO Daniel Neal notes, kajeet offers more than one brand of entertainment options, including Nickelodeon, Cellmania, and Gameloft, on its phones. "Kids want to be able to turn the channel," he said.

In case you weren't sure that these phones were designed to be toys for 'tweens as much as communication tools, the Sanyo Katana that arrived for review just before I spoke with Neal came with a sheet of stickers. It also comes preloaded with some games, kajeet ringtones, wallpapers, and screensavers. My 'tweens will be oh so happy to learn when they walk in the door from school that we'll be testing it out. Look for my (our) review on kajeet's service soon.

LG/Harris team on local mobile TV broadcast system

LG/Harris team on local mobile TV broadcast system

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Harris Corp. (NYSE:HRS - news) and LG Electronics Inc. (066570.KS) said on Tuesday they have teamed up to develop a wireless technology to broadcast local digitaltelevision programming to mobile devices such as cell phones, car media players or handheld televisions or DVD players.

The technology will compete with existing systems that beam television to mobile phones and follows a display by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd (005930.KS) of a competing portable broadcast system at the U.S. consumer electronics show in January.

U.S. cell phone providers already offer video clips or in some cases full-length shows on handsets, but LG said its technology would be the first to enable TV stations to broadcast local programming to portable devices using the same airwaves they use to broadcast to regular living room TVs.

The system, which would involve an upgrade of existing broadcast transmitters, would cost about $100,000 to $500,000 to install per station, depending on the size of the market and how many channels were involved, according to a spokesman for Harris, a supplier of transmission systems.

John Taylor a spokesman for LG, which makes everything from cell phones to washing machines, said LG has had initial talks with broadcasters, but has yet to announce any customers for the technology, known as Mobile-Pedestrian-Handheld.

The companies will demonstrate the technology for the first time at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas later this month.

LG expects to have chips available later this year, Taylor said. Device makers would also need to agree to support the technology, but the type of devices used would depend on broadcasters' plans he said.

In some U.S. markets, Qualcomm Inc. (Nasdaq:QCOM - news) unit MediaFlo USA already broadcasts live national TV to Verizon Wireless phones, including a phone made LG. Verizon Wireless is owned by Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ - news) and Vodafone Group Plc (VOD.L).

Mobilizes SugarCRM for BlackBerry Smartphones

iEnterprises Brings SugarCRM Customers "Mobile Edge for SugarCRM": Mobilizes SugarCRM for BlackBerry Smartphones

iEnterprises Joins SugarCRM's SugarExchange as Premium Provider and Helps SugarCRM Customers Extend Their CRM Wirelessly

iEnterprises, Inc. (http://www.ienterprises.com/), the global desktop and wireless customer relationship management (CRM) experts, and SugarCRM, the world's leading provider of commercial open source CRM software, today announced that they will be offering "Mobile Edge for SugarCRM," a new wireless "extension" for SugarCRM users so they can instantly make their SugarCRM available on BlackBerry® smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News).

Mobile Edge for SugarCRM (which can be purchased through SugarExchange) allows SugarCRM Professional and SugarCRM Enterprise customers with mobile employees equipped with BlackBerry smartphones to access their important information anytime, anywhere -- in a matter of seconds. The pre-built solution uses an open standards Web services interface, making it tightly integrated to the two SugarCRM product lines, while being very user-friendly and configurable. Mobile Edge for SugarCRM also upholds SugarCRM's commitment to providing flexible deployment options. Customers can conveniently choose hosted and / or behind the corporate firewall deployment. Both are affordable and hassle-free to manage.

By accessing SugarCRM on BlackBerry smartphones, mobile professionals can quickly tackle urgent issues and gain extra productivity and peace of mind wherever they may be. Furthermore, customers can maximize their CRM and wireless infrastructure investments.

"We're excited to be contributing this valuable wireless extension to SugarCRM customers and the Linux / Open Source community," said Phil Sheehy, iEnterprises' VP of Strategic Alliances for Wireless Solutions. "Companies want to empower their mobile workers with the information they need to get the job done, and done well. Mobile Edge for SugarCRM helps them do that smoothly within days, and without breaking the bank. Since it's so inherently configurable, Mobile Edge for SugarCRM works and grows the way your business does."

Here is a sample of tasks that SugarCRM customers will be able to do from their BlackBerry smartphone with Mobile Edge for SugarCRM:


-- Sales teams can quickly access customer contact, lead, and pipeline
information.
-- Executives can view opportunities, performance status, and be alerted
of important or urgent issues.
-- Customer service representatives can resolve issues and communicate
with customers and other business divisions immediately.
-- Field Service personnel can access, open, and close service tickets on-
site, improving the quality of service and maintaining Service Level
Agreements.
-- All mobile users can schedule meetings, maintain a centralized
calendar and address book, and assign tasks while away from the office.

Please visit http://www.ienterprises.com/sugar-crm-mobile or http://www.sugarexchange.com for more information.

About SugarCRM

SugarCRM is the world's leading provider of commercial open source customer relationship management (CRM) software for companies of all sizes. Sugar easily adapts to any business environment by offering a more flexible, cost-effective alternative than proprietary applications. SugarCRM's open source architecture allows companies to more easily customize and integrate customer-facing business processes in order to build and maintain more profitable relationships. SugarCRM offers several deployment options, including on-demand, on-premise and appliance-based solutions to suit customers' security, integration and configuration needs. For more information, call (408) 454-6900 or 1 87 SUGARCRM toll free in the US, email contact@sugarcrm.com, or visit http://www.sugarcrm.com.

About iEnterprises

iEnterprises, Inc. brings companies desktop and wireless CRM solutions that achieve their CRM vision and drive success. The global CRM experts' chief products are the award-winning CRM solution, iExtensions for Notes, and wireless CRM application, CRM on the Go (also known as Mobile Edge). More than 10 years ago, iEnterprises began with a vision that CRM software should be affordable, easy to use, and easy to implement. iEnterprises delivers its products worldwide through a vast network of global business partners and employs a value-driven methodology and personalized approach that helps customers stay focused on their top end-users' needs. iEnterprises, Inc. is a Premier level member of IBM PartnerWorld and a member of the BlackBerry® ISV Alliance program. The company is headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, and has its European office in London, United Kingdom. For more information or to download a copy of the software, visit http://www.ienterprises.com.

iEnterprises, iExtensions CRM and CRM on the Go are the exclusive properties and trademarks of iEnterprises, Inc. iEnterprises, iExtensions CRM and CRM on the Go are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. IBM, Lotus, and Lotus Notes are registered trademarks. Notes and Domino are trademarks of IBM. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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iEnterprises Media Contact
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P: 404-695-0195
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