An update to the orginal post Nokia 770 Internet tablet
Nokia is planning an update to the 770 tablet, adding much needed applications such as VoIP and instant messaging. These applications are likely from the open source community since the 770 uses the Debian Linux distro. Other update is likely to include enhanced audio capability.
A full technical review and spec on the current Nokia 770 is available at arstechnica.com, such as its ARM-based 250MHz TI 1710 OMAP CPU.
Also, Russell Beattie likes the 770’s large screen size (800X480).
December 27th, 2005
A free Sony Ericsson walkman phone W600 offerred by Cingular through Amazon. Sony Ericsson W-600
The same item on eBay seems a bit on the expensive side.
November 22nd, 2005
Announced at Nokia Mobility Conference 2005, Barcelona, Spain, the Nokia N92, is:
the first integrated DVB-H mobile device in the Nokia Nseries range for watching broadcast TV programs. The Nokia N92 offers easy access to TV programs without having to sit in front of a television set. Users can set reminders to watch their favorite TV programs, create personal channel lists and subscribe to TV channel packages. The outstanding new form factor offers a highly ergonomic user-experience. The usability is further enhanced by the large 2.8″ anti-glare QVGA screen with 16 million colors and the dedicated media keys that deliver a rich viewing experience.
Other highlights of the phone:
- Nokia N92 supports the new Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map
- Nokia N92 is also a XpressMusic device, with up to 2 GB memory card support
- 2 megapixel camera for print-quality photos and email attachment support
- Wi-Fi, infrared, Bluetooth wireless technology as well as USB 2.0
It will be available in Europe in mid-2006. I wish we could get one here in the USA.
November 8th, 2005
The nation’s top cable companies announced a long-awaited deal to deliver their own cell phone services through Sprint Nextel Corp. (the leading MVNO provider), creating a “quadruple play” of voice, video, Internet and wireless products for a new battle against telephone companies that are adding TV to their arsenals.
Comcast Corp.; the cable division of Time Warner Inc.; Cox Communications Inc and Sprint Nextel will pour into the alliance a total of $200 million to create a technology platform that can deliver integrated cellular and cable services.
A new set of mobile phones, expected by mid-2006, will be able to play live TV show, program a digital videorecorder, manage PC, email amd voice email plus all the other goodies that you will expect from a cell phone, ringtones, SMS, MMS etc.
November 7th, 2005
With the latest Nokia Business Center product offering, Nokia stepped up its effort in the enterprise mobile email space. The wireless email market is dominated by Research in Motion’s BlackBerry device and services with a number of smaller players such as Good Technology, Seven, Visto etc in a very competitive market.
Nokia claims that they will become the leader in the mobile email business, which has the potential of mobilizing about 650 million enterprise email accounts. By comparison, RIM has about 3 million users. Nokia positioned its product as a low cost alternative to existing solutions, the Business Center server is listed at $2,200 per 400 users.
Technologically, this is a big win for J2ME since Nokia developed its client piece in Java for all Nokia phones. The free version of the J2ME client can send and receive email while the Pro edition can access Calendar and notes as well for a fee of $65 per user.
According to RCR News:
Nokia’s strategy puts it squarely in the middle of the wireless e-mail market. RIM with its BlackBerry offering is the current market leader with more than 3 million subscribers. Both RIM and Good have positioned their offerings as platforms that can support e-mail, as well as other wireless enterprise applications. Other market players, like Seven and Visto, sell their wares on a hosted basis through wireless carriers and other vendors.
September 13th, 2005