Sunday, February 22, 2009

Samsung W7900 Projector Phone With 5.0 Megapixel Camera


Samsung had unveiled the W7900 projector phone. The W7900 can display video on a 50-inch screen courtesy a Texas Instruments DLP Pico chipset in the phone. The W7900 features a 5.0 megapixel camera front-facing camera for video calls and an OS that supports widgets.

The DLP projector has a 480 x 320 resolution and can be controlled from the 3.2-inch 400 x 240 OLED touchscreen. So basically with this phone you can share PowerPoint slides, view images, and watch videos. The phone comes equipped with built-in speakers. The projector projects on any flat smooth surface giving you the opportunity to enjoy a novel multimedia experience. The projector light can also be used as a flashlight. Samsung is promoting the feature as a neat tool for instantaneous media sharing that expands the scope of using the mobile as a tool for business presentations.

The W7900 supports 3G HSDPA up to 7.2Mbps and global roaming (900/1800/1900 MHz).

Nokia Intro Nokia N79 & Nokia N85 Smartphone


Nokia has officially detailed their new, up and coming N Series handsets, namely the Nokia N79 and Nokia N85 smartphones – the former being the successor to Nokia’s not especially popular N78 whilst the latter succeeds Nokia’s rather popular N81 handset.

The 3G (HSDPA) N-Gage friendly N85, which appears set to become the new N Series flagship handset, runs on S60 3rd Edition , sports a 2.6” AMOLED display, a new, updated 5 megapixel built-in camera (which comes complete with Carl Zeiss optics and a dual LED flash), as well as GPS functionality, WiFi, Bluetooth and microSDHC card slot. Interestingly, according to initial reports, the N85 appears to dispense with integrated memory completely, instead relying on an 8GB microSDHC memory card that will be supplied with the handset – though users will be able to opt for an optional 16GB card if desired.

Nokia’s N79, like the N85, also sees and upgrade in camera resolution to 5MP (which will also come with dual LED flash), though, unlike the N85, the candybar N79 will offer swappable back covers allowing users to clip on covers that suit their tastes and will be supplied with a 4GB microSD card.

Nokia E90 Communicator Clamshell Cell Phone


If you’re looking for a cell phone that’s positively brimming with technology and comes complete with a mini, laptop style, spring loaded QWERTY keyboard, the Nokia E90 Communicator cell phone is hard to ignore.

The Clamshell E90 Communicator, which is based on the Symbian OS and powered by a 330MHz ARM processor, comes with a 800×352 16M colour display, boasts HSDPA / GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 and EDGE compatibility, an integral 3.2 megapixel camera, 128MB of onboard memory (expandable via MicroSD card) as well as a fully featured email client, FM radio and MP3/AAC/MPEG4 player.

Admittedly, its styling is hardly going to set pulses racing, but if you need a fully featured smart phone that happens to have a colossal display and a full keyboard the E90 merits serious consideration.

Nokia Eco Cell Phone Powered by Solar Weather Station and Health Monitoring Bracelet


Keen to display its forward thinking, green credentials (having been usurped by the likes of Sony Ericsson in Greenpeace’s latest environmental poll) this concept cell phone from Nokia is not only made from environmentally friendly materials such as plant based plastics but it also comes with a solar panel bracelet that, apart from providing the required juice will offer up to the minute weather forecasts whilst monitoring your vitals.

Known s the Eco Sensor Project, this Nokia concept cell phone may well never actually make it into production but, what cannot be denied is that it offers a tantalising glimpse as to where the future of cell phones is headed in a world ever more obsessed with environmental issues (and, of course, a little inspiration from the associated and rapidly growing eco-consumer market).

Appearing to be a touchscreen device on account of the noticeable lack of keypad, the handset itself is made from plat based plastics and recycled steel whilst its wearable charging station, which takes the form of a watch inspired bracelet (we assume it also tells the time) will not only harness the Sun’s rays to power the phone but will also display up to the minute weather information (from an unnamed source) and monitor your vital signs (such as your present pulse) – no doubt leading to you informing a stranger who asks if you have the time that its around 60-100 bpm.

Will Nokia’s Eco Sensor Cell Phone see it into production? Who knows, but at least Nokia will be seen in the meantime as making all the right noises in an age where environmental unfriendliness is the sort of negative PR that can seriously impact on turnover.

Nokia E63 Symbian S60-Based Smartphone


The Nokia E63 Symbian S60-based smartphone was released in November 08′ and available only in Europe. During the CES held last month, Nokia stated that the E63 would soon be available in the U.S as well.

Nokia has called the E63 a phone “inspired by messaging” and truly it is choc-a-bloc with connectivity features. It enables people to maintain their business and social networks separately and stay involved with both. You can even toggle between two home screens depending upon whether you are at work or at home. So you can switch from viewing corporate mails to your favorite hobby blogs with two clicks.

The Nokia E63 features a 2.3-inch screen with a 16 million color QVGA display, 110MB internal memory, a microSD card slot with accepts cards up to 8GB. What the phone does not have is built-in GPS. Other features include a full HTML Web browser with Flash support. Wireless connectivity is via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The Files on Ovi feature will give users access to files stored online. 1GB free storage is being offered with the purchase of this phone. The models to be released in the U.S will support U.S. 3G bands - 850/1900MHz HSDPA bands.

Currently the phone is available in two colors - ruby red and ultramarine blue.

Nokia 6650 GPS Multimedia Cell Phone


In a press release made available today Nokia have announced a new handset model in the form of the stainless steel Nokia 6650 clamshell cell phone

The Nokia 6650, which sports a 2.2” TFT QVGA display, a 3 megapixel camera, integrated FM radio and dedicated audio keys for use with T-Mobile’s Mobile Jukebox service, comes with 30 megabytes of internal memory expandable via micro SD memory cards, high-speed HSDPA connectivity for web browsing, Bluetooth and built in AGPS (assisted GPS) allowing for global positioning and routing via the handset with NaviGate route management.

Due to become available in the third quarter of ’08 in either stainless steel or black finishes, the Nokia 6650 Cell Phone will retail for what Nokia term as (and we quote) ‘a very attractive price’ (so will more than likely be free on certain service plans).

New White HTC Touch Diamond Set for Release [HTC Takes Apple’s Lead]


Following on from Apple releasing a white version of its 3G iPhone, it has now come to light that HTC are set to follow suit in being poised to release a white version of its HTC Touch Diamond (the specifications and features of which have already been covered in our post concerning the original, black HTC Touch Diamond

There’s little point in rehashing what the Touch Diamond offers in terms of functionality in light of the aforementioned (and linked) post, but for those who are not versed with the Touch Diamond, here’s a quick rundown of what’s on offer:

HTC Touch Diamond Features:

  • Qualcomm MSM 7201A @ 528MHz Qualcomm MSM 7201A @ 528MHz
  • 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM
  • 7.2 mbit/s HSDPA 7.2 mbit / s HSDPA
  • GPS
  • FM Radio FM Radio
  • Orientation sensor (g-sensor) Orientation sensor (g-sensor)
  • 2.8″ VGA touch screen display
  • Size: 102 x 51 x 11.33mm Size: 102 x 51 x 11.33mm
  • Weight: 110 g Weight: 110 g
  • Connectivity: WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100MHz. Connectivity: WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100MHz. HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA
  • Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Display: 2.8-inch VGA touch screen Display: 2.8-inch VGA touch screen
  • Camera: 3.2MP, with video calling Camera: 3.2MP, with video calling
  • Internal memory: 4 GB Internal Storage, 256 MB flash, 192 MB RAM, Internal memory: 4 GB Internal Storage, 256 MB of flash, 192 MB RAM,
  • Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
  • Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless: WiFi 802.11b / g
  • GPS: GPS/AGPS GPS: GPS / AGPS
  • Interface: HTC ExtUSB (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed) Interface: HTC ExtUSBTM (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
  • Battery: 900 mAh Battery: 900 mAh
  • Talk time: GSM: up to 4 hours Talk time: GSM: up to 4 hours
  • Standby time: GSM: up to 300 hours/100 hours with push email Standby time: GSM: up to 300 hours/100 hours with push email
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM 7201ATM 528MHz Fans: Qualcomm MSM 7201ATM 528MHz