T-Mobile MDA (MobileBurn)

T-Mobile MDA Review (MobileBurn): "T-Mobile's new MDA is a quad-band GSM device that runs Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. It has EDGE data support as well as 802.11b WiFi support, and sports a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard to help its owner tackle hardcore messaging tasks.

The MDA is based on the HTC Wizard design that is also the basis for other devices such as Cingular's 8125. 95% of the review, or more, will apply equally well to the Cingular 8125. While it looks very similar to the HTC Apache based devices that we love so much (Sprint PPC-6700, Verizon XV-6700), there are some important differences that have an impact on the device's usability, apart from just the difference between GSM and CDMA support.

Physical Aspects

The T-Mobile MDA measures 110mm x 60mm x 24mm (4.3' x 2.4' x .94') in size, which is reasonably compact for a Pocket PC phone with a full QWERTY keyboard hidden inside. The MDA's keyboard, when slid out, increases the width of the device to 95mm (3.7'). Its weight, at 170.3g (6oz) with both SIM and expansion memory card, is fairly significant, but not unreasonable.

In terms of controls, you will find a dedicated button for the Comm Manager located above the volume slider switch on the left hand side of the device. A voice dial button and the camera shutter button are located on the right side. The top "

Siemens C75

The C75 from Siemens Communications is a functional yet attractive mobile phone that suits all budgets. This companion is extremely lightweight and compact and fits snugly into your pocket. With this modern tri-band mobile phone, users can stay in contact nearly everywhere in the world. The integrated VGA camera featuring 5x digital zoom makes it possible to take beautiful souvenir pictures and even shoot short video clips. The images and clips are shown to brilliant advantage on the large, colorful and extra bright display of the C75. Even when on the move, friends and family at home can easily share in the excitement through multimedia messaging. The built-in organizer with address book helps users keep an overview of all appointments, tasks and contacts at all times, even with today's hectic lifestyle.

Elegant design and leading-edge mobile phone technology for everyone: the Siemens C75 combines aesthetics and functionality at an affordable price. At first glance, its slim shape, gently rounded curves and gleaming matt surface stand out. The compact dimensions of 103 x 44 x 17 mm and low weight of 85 grams make the ergonomically designed mobile phone a neat companion. Discreet chrome elements frame the display and the central navigation button and underscore the overall impression of elegance made by this new C-class fashion accessory.

The C75 lets users do a lot more than just make and take calls. The versatile tri-band mobile phone offers everything needed for contemporary communication on the move: In addition to multimedia messages (MMS) and an e-mail client, instant messaging is also available for low-cost mobile online chats with friends and colleagues. All newly received messages are shown clearly in the standard inbox.

The built-in VGA camera with 5x digital zoom and video function transforms the mobile phone into a handy camera. In addition to pictures and graphics, films can be viewed in brilliant optical clarity on the 1.8 inch high-resolution TFT color display (132 x 176 pixels, 65k colors). The integrated photo editor can be used to give pictures a final touch-up while the attachable IFL-600 flash makes great pictures possible even in poor lighting conditions .

A trip to the real estate agent tomorrow, a business lunch today or an appointment in the fitness club this evening – an integrated organizer is available with an address book, calendar and to-do list for efficiently planning your day-to-day life. And if there is time in between, relaxing 3D games will keep boredom away. The user-friendliness of the C75 is evident in the large, clearly laid out keys and intuitive menus.

And for added convenience, practical Siemens accessories are also available: the elegant Headset Purestyle HHS-610 adds particularly to the overall impression of elegance exuded by the C75. The Car Kit Comfort Basic HKC-700, the portable Car Kit Easy HKP-700 with integrated telephone holder as well as the Car Kit Portable HKP-500 are ideal accessories for safe and reliable use in the car. A selection of data cables, chargers and cases is also available.'

Siemens C75 Features:

• Display - large TFT, high-resolution colour display: 132 x 176 pixels, 65K colours
• Camera - integrated VGA camera with 5x digital zoom and video function
• Messaging - easy communication with family and friends via SMS, MMS and instant messaging.
• Organiser - easy planning of daily life with the personal organiser functions: address book, calendar and tasks
• Video recording and playback
• Photo applications (editor)
• Attachable flash with red-eye reduction for integrated camera
• SMS / MMS, SMS to group
• Instant messaging
• Unified inbox
• E-mail client
• Animated 3D Phone Pilot
• Convenient 3D Download Assistant (animated character)
• 40-chord polyphonic ringtones
• Internet access WAP2.0
• Pre-installed 3D Java game
• Technical Profile
• Dimensions: 103 x 44 x 17 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 85 g
• Standby time: Up to 300 h (standard battery)
• Talktime: Up to 330 min. (standard battery)
• Battery: Li-Ion 750 mAh
• Charging time: Less than 2 h for 100%
• Antenna: Integrated
• Display: 132 x 176 pixels, 65K colours, 9 lines
• Camera: Integrated VGA camera, 5x digital zoom, video function, attachable flash accessory
• Storage: Up to 10 MB
• Connectivity: USB, infrared, serial
• System / Standards
• Tri-band GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
• EGSM (GSM Phase 2/Phase 2+)
• GPRS Multislot class 10, Coding scheme 1 - 4*
• Vocoders FR, HR, EFR, AMR
• SIM Functionality / Security Controls
• SIM Application Toolkit (class 3)
• SIM lock, various levels
• PIN 1 & 2 Control
• Ciphering A5.1 and A5.2
• SIM plug-in (3 V/1.8 V), SAT class 3
• Data Services
• Mobile Internet access (WAP 2.0)
• Data services (CSD) up to 14.4 Kbps & GPRS (up to 53.6 Kbps)
Data download OTA via SMS or WAP
• MMS 1.2 (rel. 5)
• E-mail supporting SMTP, POP3, IMAP4

Siemens SXG75

Siemens SXG75 – the complete communications device with GPS navigation, UMTS and music functionalities

With the SXG75, Siemens Communications unveils its first mobile phone specifically designed to take advantage of the new UMTS networks. Equipped with a built-in GPS module with A-GPS option, the SXG75 always steers the users in the right direction, wherever they travel. Its 2 megapixel digital camera, a second CIF camera for video telephony and a high-resolution color display, ensures images of perfect clarity are guaranteed. A FM radio receiver with RDS service and MP3 player, plus a fully-fledged organizer with Bluetooth for wireless data exchange, promises this multimedia megastar is sure to meet the highest demands of the most ambitious user. Along with an e-mail client, Multimedia Messaging (MMS) and a fast XHTML web browser, Instant Messaging and Push and Talk (availability dependent on network operator) are also supported. The optional “Mobile Music Set” accessory even transforms the phone into a portable stereo system.

With the integrated GPS module and mobile offboard navigation solutions from Siemens VDO Automotive, getting lost in a strange city is a thing of the past. If GPS navigation is interrupted or lost, A-GPS provides the positioning data to continue the navigation (availability dependent on network operator). The SXG75 also supports location-based services such as restaurant tips, special offers or major tourist sights. Other practical applications include the built-in translation help for English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages, as well as a photo editor and a program for creating panoramic pictures.

These days fast access to information and high-volume data transfer from anywhere on the road pose no problem to third-generation mobile phone networks, enabling completely new applications such as video telephony, video streaming and audio streaming. The SXG75 from Siemens is ideally equipped to exploit the rich opportunities offered by UMTS communications. The comprehensive technical specification of this multimedia all-rounder sets new standards. This ultra high-tech mobile can of course be used in conventional GSM networks too.

Multimedia without compromise: for high-quality photos and video recording, the SXG75 comes complete with an integrated 2 megapixel digital camera plus a second CIF camera on the front of the housing for video calls. The large 262,000 color TFT display (2,2 inches) with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels can be used to view movies and video clips in high quality – or even directly from the Internet via video streaming. A built-in MP3 player and FM radio receiver provide superb musical entertainment on the move, while the audio quality of the portable “Mobile Music Set IMS-700” makes listening with the SXG75 a pleasure. A particularly useful feature is that the music is automatically muted as soon as an incoming phone call is signaled. Designed to the highest specification, Siemens also offers battery powered active speakers as an accessory, allowing a further interface for even more music sources such as PC, MiniDisc or CD.

Be it Multimedia Messaging (MMS), e-mail client, Instant Messaging or Push and Talk (PaT) – the SXG75 caters to the entire spectrum of mobile multimedia communications. A fast XHTML web browser is provided for surfing the Internet, whilst Bluetooth technology allows use of the fully-fledged integrated organizer for appointments, tasks, contacts and notes to be synchronized in a flash with MS-Outlook running the Mobile Phone Manager application on a PC. The 128 MB internal phone memory (64 MB for free use) provides more than enough space for images, music tracks, large volumes of data and applications. A slot for interchangeable reduced-sized multimedia cards offers additional memory capacity.

Weighing a mere 134 grams and measuring 111.5 x 53 x 20 mm, the smart design of this slim UMTS phone features light colors and clean-cut angular forms, accentuating its advanced technical capabilities and giving it a style of its own.

In addition to the “Mobile Music Set IMS-700”, there are also further original Siemens accessories for the SXG75. They include a selection of headsets such as Bluetooth Headsets, a Stereo Headset or an elaborately designed Headset Purestyle as well as a number of high quality hands-free Bluetooth solutions for in-car use.

An attachable Flash for the integrated camera, a choice of chargers, a data cable and a practical case complete the portfolio.

Offered in the “metallic white” color, the SXG75 is priced locally and is available from September 2005.

Find more press information, press pictures and datasheet to download at http://www.siemens.com/communications/press