Toshiba is preparing a communicator TG03 running Windows Phone 7 Series

Learned that Toshiba is already thinking about the release of Communicator TG03. Information was received from the Australian branch of the company. Details about the new product until a little. We only know that it will be based on the latest operating system Windows Phone 7 Series. So, what happens Toshiba TG03 not before the autumn at the earliest - in September. However, it is worth mentioning is the fact that until now has not commenced sales of the previous communicator - Toshiba TG02.



Communicator Toshiba TG02 was demonstrated at the exhibition Mobile World Congress this year. It is a thin piece besklaviaturnogo operating system Windows Mobile 6.5. The device is built on the processor with 1 GHz and is equipped with 4.1-inch capacitive touch screen. It is not clear whether TG03 differ markedly from its predecessor. According to rumors, the truth last year, all opposed to only a 5 megapixel camera and support for 5.1 audio.

Thin and light business laptop Dell Vostro 3000

Dell today announced a new line of business notebooks Vostro 3000. This is not just a model with a capacity sufficient for the job tasks, they are also thinner and lighter devices. Mainly, these notebooks targeted at small and medium businesses. The series includes models of Dell Vostro 3300, 3400, 3500 and 3700 - from 13, 14, 15 and 17-inch display, respectively.



They are running Windows 7, based on CPU performance Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 (older model Vostro 3700) and may use graphics Intel GMA HD or NVIDIA GeForce 310M, and Vostro 3700 - even NVIDIA GeForce GT 330 with 1 GB of video memory.

Also among the characteristics of the series of notebook Dell Vostro 3000 to 6 GB of RAM, hard drive capacity up to 500 GB, 2 megapixel camera and a card reader 5-in-1 or 8-in-1. Communications are Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and even WWAN (EVDO-HSPA).

Notebooks Dell Vostro 3000 has already gone on sale in the U.S. and several Asian countries, and from March 16, they will come out in Europe and South America. Cost Vostro 3300 starts at $ 788, 3400 and 3500 - from $ 768 and Vostro 3700 is available as a minimum, for $ 798.

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 smartphone will be available in two versions - with SureType and QWERTY

Shop Online TrueSupplier offers QWERTY keyboard for a smartphone BlackBerry Pearl 9100. Interestingly, this model has not yet been officially announced, although it is already known in the network. However, in earlier photographs BlackBerry Pearl 9100 brought with SureType keyboard and optical trackpad. Apparently, the machine will be released in two versions with different keyboards. QWERTY keyboard for the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 is made in the traditional style smartphone line Bold, although it looks much thinner.



With regard to the characteristics of the BlackBerry Pearl 9100, a new source of anything they have not told. This is logical, since the site only provided information about the component, that is - QWERTY keyboard. Although some data are from earlier sources. It is assumed that the smartphone is equipped with 3 megapixel camera, 256 MB of memory, supports third-generation cellular networks, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. But all this information has not been confirmed. Issue BlackBerry Pearl 9100 is expected in April, though this is also just a rumor - the company itself RIM existence of such a model is not confirmed.

ASUS Eee PC 1005PR - netbook with HD display and an accelerator Broadcom Crystal HD

The site of the company ASUSTeK Computer page appears with a description of the model Eee PC 1005PR. This is the first netbook, the company with a display resolution of 1366x768 pixels. New, incidentally, was shown at the last CeBIT, 2010. I now know more about it can and on manufacturer's website. Netbook, incidentally, comes in black, white, blue and pink colors. In general, characteristics of the Eee PC 1005PR similar Eee PC 1005PE for two major exceptions - the display resolution and accelerator Broadcom Crystal HD. Apparently, the novelty at the expense of this would be more expensive. Although the specific value has not yet specified. And sales will begin in April.




ASUS Eee PC 1005PR Features:

* 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels
* Graphics Intel GMA 3150 + Broadcom BCM 70015 HD
* Processor Intel Atom N450 (1,66 GHz)
* Operating system Windows 7 Starter Edition
* Up to 2 GB of RAM
* Hard Drive 250 GB
* Communications - Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Ethernet
* Ports - VGA, microphone, headphones, 3hUSB 2.0, RJ-45
Slot MMC / SD (SDHC)
* 6-cell battery (type in different capacities)
* Time of battery life - 9-11 hours
* Dimension - 262x178x25 ,9-36, 5 mm
* Weight - 1.27 kg

MSI X-Slim X360 - thinnest notebook to 9 hours of battery life

Company Micro-Star International (MSI) has officially announced a new laptop from a series of thin X-Slim. The model is called the X360, it is equipped with 13-inch display. Notebook MSI X-Slim X360 is based on the processor Intel Core i5 with low power consumption (platform Arrandale) and can work up to 9 hours off-line from one recharge the battery. In this case, the weight of the notebook does not exceed 1.4 kg, and the thickness - 26 mm. In addition, the solution is an attractive design with beveled corners, shading on the lid body and a glossy finish Color Film Print.





Thanks to technology ECO laptop can operate in five different modes, from the most productive to the most energy efficient. It should be noted, and software developed by the company MSI - EasyViewer (image viewer with a three-dimensional interface) and EasyFace (user authentication using a web camera).

MSI X360 Specifications:

* Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium
* Processor Intel Core i5-520UM
Chipset Intel HM55
* Graphics Intel HD
* Up to 4 GB of RAM DDRIII
* 13-inch display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels
* 2.5-inch hard disk volume 250/320/500 GB (SATA)
* Memory card slot SD / MMC
* Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / draft n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* 1.3 megapixel web camera
* Ports - HDMI, D-sub, USB 2.0x2, microphone, headphone, RJ-45
* 4/8-elementny battery
* Dimension - 324x227x22, 5 mm
* Weight - 1.4 kg

LG GW370 Shannon: a simple slider with QWERTY-keyboard

At one of the Chinese sites was photographed mobile phone LG GW370 Shannon. This model has not yet been officially announced. Device is a side-slider with touch screen and sliding QWERTY-keyboard. It is characterized not just the usual round buttons. Below the display is such a control, as trackball. Apparently, LG GW370 Shannon - is a fairly simple model for fans of textual correspondence. Unfortunately, nothing is yet known about the characteristics of the device. Assumed only that the resolution of its display is 240x320 pixels




Rather, the model LG GW370 Shannon will be inexpensive. It is likely that in the near future in the global network leak details about this mobile phone, as often happens after the first published data. Not yet clear is when and in which markets LG GW370 Shannon will be sold, must wait for the official announcement, or even a new leak.

* Home * Laptop * finance * Iphone * Contact * Links LG Cookie Music, Pure, Jacquar 5 and others: a parade non-announced phones in the Netherlands

Company LG Electronics demonstrated at an event in the Netherlands, some yet to be announced mobile phones. Among them - LG Cookie Music KM570, Pure, GT405, KS365 and Jacquar 5. LG Cookie Music - is tachfon, "sharpened" under the musical function. For example, it has a 3.5-mm jack for headphones.



Built in memory is 4 GB, plus a slot for memory cards. For a picture, include a 5-megapixel camera, also supported by cellular networks UMTS / HSDPA. Model LG GT405 - is also besklaviaturnogo monoblock with touchscreen. It is equipped with 3-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, FM-radio and supports Bluetooth interface and a standard HSDPA.




Another phone called the LG Pure, It is a slim slider with a numeric keypad and 5-megapixel camera. It also supports third-generation cell phones. Under the display apparatus is placed, presumably, optical trackpad.



LG KS365 - is the heir LG KS360, he looks like him, even though design is changed slightly. LG KS365 is a slider with a sliding QWERTY-keyboard and a 2.4-inch touch screen. Because of its characteristics is known about the 2-megapixel camera and FM-radio.





And, finally, LG Jacquar 5. For such "important" name hides a simple candy bar phone-in VGA-camera.

Toshiba will release a series of tablets in the end of the year

As the Head of the American division of company laptops Toshiba Jeff Barney (Jeff Barney), it develops tablets in the same category as the iPad. A whole line of such devices will be released at the end of this - early next year. He was not told about them more specifically, it is not clear how the model will be called and what are their characteristics. Barney said only that the company intends to act quickly to get ahead of competitors. He also said that the earlier class of devices such as tablets, was erroneously underestimated.



It is worth noting that at the end of last year in Europe came the mobile internet device (MID) Journe Touch 7-inch touch screen. It can be used to play media files and Internet surfing. Quite possibly, the new Toshiba tablets are similar to the device. Not yet clear is what operating system it decides to use, it is likely that this will be Windows 7, although in this case would require processors with architecture x86.

BenQ C1250 - 12 megapixel compact camera for everyday shooting

Company BenQ introduced on the European market a digital camera DSC C1250. This is a 12 megapixel model with a 2.7-inch display and 3-fold optical zoom. It probably can be attributed to the average level. It is unlikely that the novelty will be very expensive. BenQ DSC C1250 is powered by two AA batteries. This compact camera, which is offered in black and silver color.





From the support functions for new items included activation of a smile and blink recognition, through which you can get great portraits - with smiles and open eyes. This also promotes and Beauty Enhancer - image editing, smoothing skin tone and makes it possible to smooth out a few flaws. In addition, the camera has several scene modes to suit different conditions. BenQ DSC C1250 will go on sale in April, the price is not reported.


BenQ DSC C1250 Characteristics:

* 12 megapixel 1 / 2 ,3-inch CCD sensor
* 3 x optical and 5 x digital zoom
* Focal length - 6,3 - 18,9 mm (35,5 - 106,5 mm in 35 mm film equivalent)
* Focus range in standard mode - from 80 cm to infinity
* Focus range in macro mode - from 10 to 100 cm
* Shutter speed - from 1 / 2000 to 1 second
* Sensitivity - ISO 50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (3 megapixel and below) / 6400 (VGA and HD 16:9)
* Shooting video - 720h400 pixels at 30 frames per second
* 2.7-inch display with 230 000 pixels
* 21.4 MB of internal memory
* Support for SD memory card
* Power - 2 AA batteries
* Dimensions - 92h60, 5h23, 8 mm
* Weight - 110 grams

Black Box: Pocket Navigator PN-K70 DVR

MakTsentr company announced sales of special browsers Pocket Navigator PN-K70 DVR, which it believes will, in addition to navigation in a big city with a thousand streets and complex interchanges, motorists cope with unpleasant situations on the roads, as false accusations of violating the rules traffic accidents, attempts to "avtopodstav.





GPS-navigator is a set of communicator Mio K70, full version of navigation software AVTOSPUTNIK, software for video recording of road conditions and memory cards microSD, where all this will be installed.

DVR AutoDVR - a program that performs the role of the "black box" car, which imposes on the video time / date, as well as speed and GPS-coordinates.

Images are made with time-lapse video compression MJPEG. To view the captured clips in the program has a video player, as well as the ability to save videos in AVI-format for viewing on a PC.

The included memory card microSD, volume 2Gb, allows continuous video recording for 6 hours.

MakTsentr notes that in cases of administrative law can be given any evidence relevant to the case, including records and motor DVR. This right is enshrined in Article 26.2 of the Code of Administrative Violations.

Phone Mobiado Classic 712GCB: another masterpiece of premium-class

Company Mobiado introduced another high-quality mobile phone in a series of Classic - 712GCB. The new premium model in terms of functionality and appearance is similar to another representative of the series - Classic 712ZAF. It is equipped with 2.2-inch display with a resolution of QVGA, numeric keypad, GPS-receiver, music player and a 5-megapixel camera with flash. Phone Mobiado Classic 712GCB works in networks GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and WCDMA (2100/1900/900 MHz).



Traditionally, the distinctive feature Mobiado phones are high quality materials. And the new model is no exception. Its body is constructed of copper, hand polished and coated with a thick layer of gold, and stainless steel. Buttons are made of sapphire crystals, and also hand-coated with gold. The display also covers the sapphire crystal. And, finally, the final touch: on the back cover of Classic 712GCB executed engraving - logo Mobiado. While nothing is known about the price of a new phone, but it is likely to be traditionally high - in accordance with the status of the device.

Philips officially introduced its Windows Smartphone for CDMA networks and the Chinese market - D900

Philips has officially presented in the Chinese market your Windows smartphone, designed to work in CDMA networks - D900. This model, made in the form-factor "monoblock", has a body with smooth contours, touch screen, support for high-speed data transmission technology in mobile networks - EVDO, Wi-Fi, and GPS navigation.



if we consider the technical side of Philips D900, it looks as follows:

* Support communications standards: CDMA2000 EVDO
* Dimensions: 60,5 h15h101, 2 mm
* Weight: 147.8 gr.
* Display: 2.8-inch touchscreen, TFT, 240x320 pixels
* Camera: 2 megapixel CMOS (CMOS) with video recording (MPEG4, 3GP / 176x144, 352x288)
* Supported audio formats: AMR, Midi, MP3, SP-Midi, WAV, WMA
* Communication: Bluetooth (including profiles A2DP, Handsfree, Headset), USB 1.1, WLAN, WAPI
* Support for GPS navigation, microSD memory cards

New photos Android-smartphone HTC Incredible

In the Internet has introduced several new smartphone HTC Incredible photos and a number of additional data. This model is already known by hearsay, it is expected that it will be released in U.S. operator Verizon Wireless in April-May. That is, the handset supports cellular CDMA. HTC Incredible running operating system Android 2.1 interface and Sense. It is based on the chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon, however, CPU clock speed is at 1 GHz, as previously thought - it is lowered to 768 MHz.



In addition, the smartphone is equipped with 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 512 MB of RAM. Dimensions HTC Incredible - 117,5 x58, 5x11, 9 mm. The smartphone is made in the form factor besklaviaturnogo monoblock with a touch screen in almost the entire front panel (the diagonal - 3,5 or 3,7 inch). While nothing is known about the value of this model, but assumed that she could make about $ 200 with a mandatory service contract with the operator.

LG GD350: inexpensive stylish clamshell

Company LG Electronics presented to Russia's market a new phone LG GD350, has an attractive design, clear management, a set of necessary functions, as well as attractive price.



In the case of a new phone GD350 combines a glossy black and golden color. Red LEDs, displays incoming calls, messages and time, clearly stands out on the outer dark display. The internal screen - 2-inch, quick access to music tracks and a 2 megapixel camera can quickly take advantage of multimedia functions. In addition, on the main panel is a button to access menus and customizable features. On either side of the phone are located slot microSD, volume keys on the one hand and micro-USB slot on the other. The phone has a compact size 95,5 x 48 x 15,9 mm and low weight.



Music can be sorted by playlists, artist, album or music genre. You can also play tracks in random order. As a ringtone, you can use MP3-tone or own established track - in GD350 is a function of writing his own compositions. Price LG GD350 - 5490 rubles.

Lenovo G455 and G555: productive notebooks based on AMD platform

The company announced in Russia Lenovo notebooks G455 and G555, built on the platform AMD, c newer CPU AMD Turion and Athlon. The new models are equipped with proprietary software to improve performance, integrated video ATI, as well as traditional policy decisions Lenovo, such as OneKey Rescue System and the power management system. G455 and G555 - this is the best solution for those looking for performance and reliability of a notebook at an affordable price.



Notebooks Lenovo G445 and G555 are equipped with widescreen display with 16:9 aspect ratio and high resolution, with a diagonal of 14 and 15.6 inches respectively. They are based on the powerful dual-core AMD processors and equipped with an integrated graphics core ATI Radeon HD. Models are available with the program Lenovo Energy Management 5.0, offering the choice of several energy-saving modes for extended battery life. An updated version of the power management also increases battery life by preventing unnecessary charge cycles. OneKey Rescue System provides a simple and rapid recovery after a system malfunction, and Face Detection VeriFace avoids the tedious password to log into the system: instead, the system uses scanning faces the user.

Nintendo DS2: screen and its resolution will increase

Release a game console, Nintendo DSi XL has held only in Japan, but the Internet already has information about the next generation of devices. Plans to develop Nintendo DS2, the official name of which is not yet known, became aware of the messages at the exhibition GDC 2010. The console will still be of a design with two screens, but each of them will be more: grow the resolution and diagonal, and will feature the use of two panels as a single widescreen display.



Also in terms of hardware innovation will be the position sensor in space. Its appearance may indicate that Nintendo's console is considered not only as a gaming device, but multimediapleer and device for reading electronic books. At the same time it is expected that dev kit will be just as powerful as a GameCube, but game developers reported that they had useful experience in creating games for the GameCube and / or Wii. However, even the developers complain about the lack of information about the planned console.

Previously, information appeared that Nintendo DS2 will have a graphics adapter Nvidia Tegra, which suggests the target dates for completion of development. Sam adapter will be ready in the third quarter of 2010, and the devices based on it will appear in the fourth. If Nintendo will not delay release of a new generation of consoles (for example, due to successful sales of the current), the DS2 can appear before the end of the year.

The official announcement of simple netbook Sony

As expected, Sony announced a netbook, VAIO M primary level. He appeared in the catalog of the British online store Tesco Direct at the beginning of the month, but an official announcement followed by just now.



The device is a regular netbook standard for its class characteristics. Among them - 10.1-inch display, processor Intel Atom N450, integrated graphics, wireless adapters, 250 GB hard drive and so on. Sales of new items will begin at the end of the month, the cost has not yet officially named, although Tesco Direct for the Sony VAIO M asking about $ 449.





Sony VAIO M11M1E Specifications:

* Processor Intel Atom N450 (1,66 GHz)
* Operating system Windows 7 Starter
* 1 GB of RAM (DDR2 667 MHz)
* 250 GB hard drive (5400 rpm)
* 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels
* Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
* Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* Motion Eye Camera
* 6-cell battery
* 3 USB ports
* Dimensions - 268h182, 8h26 ,4-32, 9 mm
* Weight - 1.4 kg
* Color - black, white

Samsung criticized iPad and reported that he was preparing his plate

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said it plans to do serious work on planshetnikom in the second half of this year. That was related IT marketing manager of the Australian division of the company Emmanuel Silanesu (Emmanuele Silanesu). True, it is not disclosed details, mentioning only that the novelty will be a tablet, to a greater extent, for domestic use. That is, the model will differ markedly from the ultramobile PC series Samsung Q1, targeted primarily at business users and are quite expensive.





Moreover, and Silanesu, and IT-director of Samsung Australia, Philip Newton (Philip Newton) negatively assessed tablet Apple iPad. In their view, the possibilities of this device are limited, and value - is exaggerated. It is simply "embellished MID", not high-performance and availability of expansion ports, they say. Samsung is going to make your plate more functional than the iPad. Also we can assume that its value will be lower than in Q1, which have not been able to boast of high demand and successful sales.

Wortmann Terra Mobile 1745 - 17-inch notebook based on AMD Athlon

Company Wortmann AG announced the launch of notebook Terra Mobile 1745. This solution, equipped with 17-inch display with a native resolution of 1440x900 pixels. It is based on AMD Athlon 64 TF-20 with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz and uses an integrated graphics ATIRadeon X1200. Also in the "arsenal" Wortmann Terra Mobile 1745 - 2 GB of RAM, hard drive 250 GB optical drive and DVD, able to record discs.




Also, a new laptop Wortmann provided and wireless capabilities: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth (optional). For video you can use 1.3 megapixel web camera. It is worth noting characteristics such as slot, ExpressCard, card reader 7-in-1, and 6-cell battery. Among the ports - HDMI, VGA, RJ45 and USB 2.0 (3 pieces). Weight of laptop is 2.9 kg. Interestingly, Wortmann Terra Mobile 1745 is not running a traditional operating system Windows, and FreeDOS. The cost model is 499 euros - cheap for such a large notebook.

Vostro 3000 - Stylish Dell laptops for business people

Following the successful production of thin and light notebooks Vostro V13, Dell has expanded the choice for business customers, offering stylish new family of Vostro 3000 with 13, 14, 15 and 17-inch display, which became thinner, lighter and stronger.



These notebooks are equipped with the new CPU speed, Intel Core, including four core processor Core i7 Quad Core, which is optionally installed on the model of Vostro 3700. Performance is also provided with support up to 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM. For those who want portability along with high performance, suitable Vostro 3300, one of the finest in the world 13-inch business notebooks with built-in optical drive.

All Vostro 3000 laptops are equipped with built-in webcam and microphone for team-building through the videoconferences, and the models Vostro 3500 and 3700 - high-resolution screen with white LED backlight, and the model 3700 allows you to install optional discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with 1 GB of video memory. Thanks to the integrated HDMI port, users can demonstrate to clients presentation featuring high definition.

Notebooks Vostro 3000 differ durable hinges and are made in an aluminum casing, ensures additional protection when working outside the office. The data will be protected with an optional fingerprint reader. Deliveries to Russia will begin in April this year.

World premiere notebooks Calpella Timeline will be held on March 22

As the resource DigiTimes, citing a source from among component manufacturers in Taiwan, Acer is scheduled for 22 of the current month's debut of its new series of notebooks. These are constructed on the basis of processor Intel Core i3 and Core i5 Series computer Calpella Timeline. Models will have screens with a diagonal of 13 to 15 inches, and their battery life will be up to 8 hours, as well as in ultraportable notebooks Acer.



According to reports, the developers managed to keep the thickness of the models on the same level as that in a series of Timeline, but the weight increased slightly because of the need to increase the power of the cooling system caused by the use of processors Intel Core i3 and Core i5. Also, the weight was added and the batteries, which have 9-cell, in contrast to the 6-cell Timeline. This was done for the sake of those same 8 o'clock battery life with an increase in energy consumption. Produced Notebooks Acer Calpella Timeline will be three types of screens: 13-inch production Wistron and 14 - and 15-inch, which will build Quanta Computer.

Samsung S3370 - the heir Corby with a new design

Resource Cellularmania posted photos of a previously unknown model tachfona from the company Samsung. Allegedly, the model has an index S3370 is an entry-level sensory apparatus. With the proportions of the budget tachfona Samsung Corby, phone S3370 with its design resembles more closely the model S5560, features of which are very characteristic for a number of models of the company. At the same time, the buttons along the right and left of the central key, more associated with the design of much more expensive flagship Samsung Wave.



Allegedly, the model belongs to the most inexpensive tachfonam and in this respect, it continues the line vehicles Corby. Price Samsung S3370 will be only 99 euros. For this money you will receive a very nice device with a touch screen (its diagonal and resolution is unknown, but probably 2.8-inch display) having TouchWiz 2.0 interface with customizable widgets. Phone is designed to work in networks of third-generation module is Bluetooth 2.1, built-in camera, USB 2.0 connector and a slot for memory cards microSD-format. For 99-indeces apparatus is very good-looking set of features.

But on the timing of the Samsung S3370 to market representatives Cellularmania unknown.

Communicator with Windows Phone 7 Make no Samsung, and Microsoft

As it turns out, the presentation of phones with operating system Windows Phone 7 not been products of Samsung. Screened apparatus outwardly similar to the Samsung Omnia HD was entirely created by Microsoft. Samsung is the development of this model is not engaged and not engaged. According to the resource Tech-Radar, an unnamed Samsung representative, commented on the event: "The launch was carried out by Microsoft, rather than the Samsung, and they [Microsoft] i8910HD used for the demonstration of Windows 7. No one knows whether users can model i8910HD upgrade to Windows 7, as has been done on the demo model.

Thus, it turns out that the Omnia HD upgrade to Windows Phone 7 Series was implemented by Microsoft. It should also be noted that the minimum requirements of this operating system include a processor with 1 GHz and a screen with WVGA resolution, which in the original model of Samsung is not available. But he has the necessary three hardware buttons on the front panel. They were originally intended to call, start menu and the all-clear call, but with the installation of Windows Phone 7 were respectively transformed into the Start Search and Back. Almost certainly done: the engineers at Microsoft work to make the Symbian-smartphone communicator with Windows is not possible for enthusiasts. But it said the presence of Samsung plans to produce such a device? Model with 8-megapixel camera and the ability to record HD-video would be a very interesting complement to the existing number of Windows Mobile communicators.

Samsung SPH-W9705 - flip phone for extreme situations

Samsung Electronics Co., at home presented another clamshell phone, which has increased protection from external influences, including strokes, falls from height, dust and liquids. This model has an index SPH-W9705 and will be sold at the local (South Korea) mobile operator KT.

The main users of this phone, according to the manufacturer, the people involved in extreme sports and leading an active lifestyle. For this purpose, the Korean new addition to the "security", has a number of additional features, including an electronic compass, built-in altimeter, pedometer and of course - GPS navigation.

Other specifications are protected by folding new items from Samsung look like this:

* Support communications standards: HSDPA (3.6Mbps) / GSM
* Dimensions: 52h100, 5h22, 9 mm
* Weight: 135 gr.
* Main display: 2.4-inch, TFT, 240x320 pixels, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
* External Display: 1.07-inch, CSTN, resolution 96h96 points, displaying more than 65 thousand colors
* Camera: 2 MP
* Memory: about 83 MB of user available; microSD memory card (up to 16 GB)
* Communication: WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS (A-GPS)
* Other: electronic compass, pedometer, altimeter, an emergency (SOS) call
* Embedded games
* Applications: Planner, Electronic Dictionary, Converters, Notes, Calculator, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stopwatch, subway maps
* Battery: 1000 mAh

Mobile phone LG MAXX (LG-LU9400) with 1 GHz processor, officially announced

South Korean company LG Electronics today officially introduced its mobile phone called LG MAXX, also known as the index of LG-LU9400, the hallmark of which is the presence of a 1 GHz processor. The model will be sold at the local operator LG Telecom.

Among other features of LG MAXX, the manufacturer indicates support for this device technologies "multi-touch", the existence of a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, DivX player, support for navigation services, as well as HD video playback and the ability to work in a wireless WLAN network.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Spica received OS Android 2.1

Samsung Electronics Company announced a renewal of the operating system for your smartphone Galaxy Spica (I5700). In the near future will OS device Android 2.1 - the newest in the current version. Update the firmware can be through a special software Samsung - PC Studio 7. With the advent of Android 2.1 smartphone get all the features of the new version of the platform - an updated interface, a revised list of contacts, the Media Browser, a number of improvements when working with a camera and so on.

Recall, the announcement of Samsung Galaxy Spica was held last autumn. The device is besklaviaturnogo piece with a touch screen, which can be attributed to the average level. It is equipped with 3.2-inch screen, 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and so on. Smartphone supports social networks Facebook and MySpace, as well as the services Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Talk. Get updated the OS to Android 2.1 German users will be able in March, followed by versions for other European countries, and then - Asia, Africa and other regions of the world.

Motorola and Sprint announced the world's first Android smartphone with support for iDen networks - Motorola i1

Motorola and North American mobile operator Sprint announced the world's first Android smartphone with support for iDen networks - Motorola i1. Your mobile phone is distinguished by its aggressive look, as all iDen phones, has a 3.1-inch touchscreen display, support for Wi-Fi networks, preinstalled browser Opera Mini 5, as well as the standard for the iDen network function - PTT (Push-To - Talk).

Sam building new items has increased protection from external influences, including dust, shock, vibration and rain. Among other advantages i1 indicates presence of built-in capabilities to view office applications, built-in virtual keyboard Swype and 5 megapixel camera with autofocus.

Other Features of Motorola i1 look like this:

* Supports 800, 900 and 2400 MHz bands
* Dimensions: 58h118h12, 8 mm
* Weight: 131.26 gr.
* Operating System: Android 1.5
* Display: 3.1-inch touchscreen, TFT, resolution of 320x480 (HVGA), displaying more than 262 thousand colors
* Camera: 5 megapixel with autofocus and LED backlight
* Supported audio formats: Adobe Flash, MP3, WAV, WMA, WMV, MIDI, MP4
* Supported video formats: H.263, H.264, WMV
* Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 (including profiles A2DP, HSP, HFP, SDP, DUN, OBEX, PBAP, AVRCP, BPP, FTP and OPP), micro USB; 2,5 mm audio jack
* Browser: Opera Mini 5 Browser, Android Webkit with support for Adobe Flash Lite
* Slot for microSD memory card (supports memory cards up to 32 GB)
* Battery: 1400 mAh

Home sales Motorola i1 scheduled for the second quarter of this year.

Tucano Youngster - new style notebook bags

This season, an Italian brand Tucano proposes to replace the everyday "student" stylish accessory bag from the new collection Youngster. As the company claims, its actual monochromatic and very functional models specially designed for those who ever parted with his laptop and uses it "on the run".

Models Tucano Youngster made from a practical polyester blue, blue, purple, gray or pink tint, which are designed to harmonize with the youth wardrobe. The internal decoration of bags made of contrast material for quick overview of content.

And the innovative design Tucano Secure-Fit Band, representing a broad ribbon of stretch neoprene, dense fixes laptop inside special compartments with a solid double clasp. "Lightning" virtually the entire length of bag allows it to open wide so you can work for your notebook without removing it from the bag.

Sony Ericsson smartphones become more, Walkman with a touch screen on the approach

Became aware of the plans of Sony Ericsson to release of new mobile devices. Talk about them with reference to informed sources in the Taiwanese companies share DigiTimes. In particular, it is reported that this year, smartphones and communicators among the total number of mobile devices the company will be more. They will make up 70-80% of all new products released in the first half of 2010. However, the source it comes to Taiwan market, but the assertion, evidently, to some extent also true for other regions.

In addition, DigiTimes announced another unverified fact from insider sources - Sony Ericsson is preparing a mobile device musical series Walkman, equipped with a touchscreen. The device will be released in the second half of this year. While little is known about him, rather than the presence of touchscreen and accessories to its line of Walkman is no data available. Quite possibly, the details of this new product, as so often happens, is imbued with a global network later.

AT & T is preparing to release Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus

U.S. operator AT & T reported that in the coming months he will release smartphones Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus operating system webOS. At this point in the U.S. sold only their options for networks CDMA, and now appear, and GSM / UMTS-model. Recall, Palm Pre Plus - is a vertical slider with touch screen and sliding QWERTY-keyboard. It differs from similar models of Palm Pre only twice as large memory (16 GB). Palm Pixi Plus, in turn, is a candy bar with a touch screen and an integrated QWERTY-keyboard. He, unlike Palm Pixi, supports the wireless standard Wi-Fi. Built-in memory from him, like Pixi, is 8 GB.


It is not clear when exactly will come from AT & T Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus, marked only time in the next few months. But the cost of devices already announced: Palm Pixi Plus will be sold for $ 149,99, and Pixi Plus - for $ 49.99, prices include a two-year contract and rebates.