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Wednesday 09 January 2008

CES2008: LG introduces a WiMAX-clone of KS20 communicator [ 09-01-2008 19:40 ]

Author: Irina Turina Source: Gearlog Translation by: Rytchkova Anja

LG has introduced a WiMAX-communicator at the current CES 2008 show in Las Vegas. This is a modification of LG KS20 with 4Q networks support. Like the previous model the new communicator is powered by Windows Mobile 6 and has a big 240x320 pixel touchscreen display, which takes almost the entire front panel (the keyboard is lacking). The device is built on Qualcom MSM7200 400 MHz chip and 128 MB RAM.

The new model supports GSM and WiMAX and seamless roaming between them. The company says it will release a version for CDMA and WiMAX networks for the Sprint subscribers. I’d remind you that the operator expects to carry out a commercial launch of 4G network in several US cities during this year.

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iRiver to release “unlocked” handset in the US [ 09-01-2008 19:21 ]

Author: Irina Turina Source: PC Magazine Translation by: Rytchkova Anja

At CES 2008 iRiver has reported its plans to release “unlocked” handsets (not tied to a particular operator) on the American market. They will be offered through existing distribution channels. The first model from the series codenamed iRiver GSM phone looks like the iPhone, but is based on Linux. It is equipped with a 3” 272x480 pixels touchscreen display. Besides there is no keyboard. Other specs list 4GB of onboard memory, a 2-megapixel camera, a media player, a GPS-receiver, TV support, Wi-Fi and 3G cell networks.

According to the manufacturer, the iRiver GSM phone will be cheaper than the iPhone. As for the release date and the price, the source hasn’t provided any details.

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Wistron unveils the first Android-smartphone [ 09-01-2008 14:59 ]

Author: Irina Turina Source: PC Magazine Translation by: Rytchkova Anja

The China-based ODM-maker Wistron has unveiled its GW4 smartphone at the CES 2008 show. This is a candy bar phone with an integrated QWERTY-keyboard and a touch-sensitive display and powered by MontaVista Linux 2.6. The device is peculiar for the support of a new open platform Google Android. The GW4 version based on it will be released in March. Probably it will be the first Google Android smartphone and come out to the market under the brands of biggest vendors, says a Wistron spokesman. Those vendors will set the price of the product.

Wistron GW4 features modest specs, according to the company, this hints at Linux effectiveness. The current smartphone version works in GSM networks (tri-band for the US and tri-band for Europe and Asia). The 3G modification is expected late in 2008.

The specs of Wistron GW4:

Networks - GSM/GPRS (without EDGE)
Chipset - TI OMAP 1710 216 MHz CPU and 64 MB of memory
Display – 2.5” 320x240 pixels touchscreen
2-megapixel camera
Wi-Fi 802.11g
Built-in SIP VOIP-client
Opera browser
Vidgets, for example, weather forecast of share rating

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Pictures from the show: Nokia 3555 Classic [ 09-01-2008 14:04 ]

Author: Irina Turina Source: Mobileburn Translation by: Rytchkova Anja

The visitors to the current Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas can see a new Nokia handset, which isn’t yet officially announced – Nokia 3555 Classic. Some info had already leaked to the world web, when the device was certified by the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Reportedly, there will be released two versions of Nokia 3555 Classic – for WCDMA 850/1900 MHz and WCDMA 1700 MHz networks. The phone features a 128x160 pixel display, a 2-megapixel camera, a microSD slot, Bluetooth interface with A2DP, a microUSB-port and a 2.5-mm headphones jack. The device comes with an 850 mAh battery. It’s not yet clear when Nokia 3555 Classic would be released.

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CES 2008: a cell navigator and a dual-sided GPS phone [ 09-01-2008 11:18 ]

Author: Irina Turina Source: Pocket-lint Translation by: Rytchkova Anja

Mio Technology has introduced two concepts at CES 2008 – a navigator with SIM-connectivity and a dual-sided navigation handset. The portable navigator has a flat-panel touchscreen design. In addition to navigation functionality it features a SIM-card slot. Thus with the Mio navigator you can make calls and access the Internet.

In addition Mio Technology showcased its dual-sided GPS-handset. Actually it offers two devices in one – a navigator and a phone. One side is a touchscreen for GPS or multimedia while the other is a more traditional phone with a keypad.