Thread: Mobile News

Aladdin Knowledge Systems has announced new USB flash drive called eToken NG-FLASH, which combines storage drive functions with user identification and info protection opportunities.

With eTocken NG-FLASH users can encode data and protect it with the password. Authentication will be required once the flash drive is plugged to PC or notebook. It also supports a useful auto launch function, so companies can give their employees the flash drive with preinstalled programs and info. There are 3 versions of the drive differing in flash memory size onboard – 128 MB, 12 MB and 1GB. The sales of eToken GNG-FLASH should start in April 2006.

The South Korean company Samsung has introduced its new product of the slim notebook series – the X11

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The model is 2.59 cm slim and weighs 2.12 kg. The X11 is equipped with a 14.1” WXGA LCD, Intel Core Due 1.66 GHz processor, Intel GMA950 built-in graphical solution and external solutions from nVIDIA, GeForce 7400. The connectivity opportunities are based Bluetooth v2.0, WLAN (802.11a/b/g) and built-in DMB-receiver. The X11 has 512 MB RAM, 80GB SATA HDD and CD-RW Combo drive.

The Japanese company Thanko has released another analog watch with built-in MP3 player and voice recorder: the Analog MP3 Watch3

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The bracelet and major part of the watch is made of metal and look attractive. Connected to PC via a USB cable from the kit the watch is recognized as removable drive and doesn’t require extra drivers for installation. With this opportunity the user can write MP3-files and document of WORD, EXCEL and graphical files. It’s possible to record sound from external sources and from the built-in mic.

The specs of the Analog MP3 Watch3:

• Port: USB1.1
• Memory size: 256Мб/512 MB
• Battery: built-in Li-ion
• Charge time: the first charge ~4 hours, then ~2 hours
• Supported playback files: MP3 (32kbps - 192Kbps) and WMA (32kbps - 192Kbps)
• Write format: MP3 (128Kbps) 44 kHz
• Playback time: ~9 hours
• Weight: 150-180 g
• Output power: 2х8 mWatt

Turn on, switch over and tune in THIS could be a ground-breaking move. VIRGIN MOBILE is set to offer fully live mobile TV in partnership with BT MOVIO on the strange looking handset, right.

Called the Trilogy, it's the world’s first DAB-IP enabled Smartphone and was shown off at 3GSM.

It won't be available to everyone just yet but will be offered on a limited basis to customers to try it out.

Using the same sort of technology as your DAB digital radio, it will let you listen to 350 stations and watch real TV just like you would at home.

Think of those little Casio gizmos we all used to own - this is its successor.

The phone itself isn't bad either, with a 1.3 mega pixel camera and all the usual functions.

It's definitely the sign of things to come as lots of companies are trying out TV mobile services - and is the perfect way to ensure you don't miss any of your favourite shows.

Just watch out for all those people channel hopping as they hop on and off the bus!

At 3GSM Congress E28 Limited and BridgePort Networks have showed a platform for dual-mode smartphones made by E28. The companies demonstrated the roaming process between GSM and Wi-Fi networks using NomadicONE IMS Convergence Server (ICS) by BridgePort.

The platform is called the Hawk, powered by Linux OS and positioned as the world first inexpensive dual-mode smartphone of the kind. The device supports GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz), GPRS class 10 standard and Wi-Fi (802.11b).

The Hawk carries 32 MB RAM and 64 MB flash-memory onboard. Its touchscreen features 2.2” diagonal, QVGA (240x320 pixel) resolution and 262K colors. Besides there is a 1.3-megapixel camera and an expansion slot for microSD (TransFlash) cards. The smartphone is made as a candy bar and measures just 87x47x17 mm.

At 3GSM Congress the Taiwanese company Xcute Mobile exhibited its 3 new mobile phones – the DV50, DV80 and S50.

Xcute S80 has impressive specs. It’s a slim model (9 mm) equipped with a 3-megapixel CMOS camera. It supports video capture at 30 fps. Its LTPS-LCD features 640x240 pixel resolution and up to 16M colors. Besides the S50 can play video of MPEG4, AVI, ASF and MOV, and MP3 music. There is a TV-out and an expansion slot for microSD (TransFlash) cards. Measuring 105x50x9 mm it weighs 100 g. The S50 should appear on the Taiwanese market in 3Q 2006.

The DV80 and DV50 are similar in specs. Both have a 5-megapixel camera, 640x240x16M color LCD, TV-out and a slot for microSD (TransFlash) cards. The D80 is packed in a slider form and supports Bluetooth. They are expected in shops in May.

At the unofficial Luxemburg website of Sony emerged the info on new compact digital still cameras by Sony. The DSC-W100 and DSC-W70 differ only in number of pixels, 8-megapixel and 7-megapixel respectively.

The DSC-W100 will be available in April at €359, and the DSC-W70 – by €70 cheaper.

Other currently known specs of the DSC-W100 and DSC-W70:

• Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
• 3x optical zoom
• 2.5” LCD
• Manual and auto focus
• 64 MB of internal memory
• film MPEG VX Fine function

The DSC-W40 will differ in 6-megapixel sensor, less memory onboard (32 MB) onboard, shorter screen diagonal (2”) and lower price – about €240. We expect the DSC-W40 and DSC-W70 in shops in March.

The US Federal Communications Commission ([Only registered and activated users can see links. ]) has approved a new Bluetooth clamshell by KTFT working under CDMA Verizon Wireless networks – the CDM9945.

In addition to Bluetooth interface the model has an expansion slot for T-Flash cards, a 1.3-megapixel camera at the back panel and camera backlight at the front panel of the clamshell. The camera can snap photos with the maximum resolution of 1280x960 pixels. Under the external screen are buttons to control the MP3-player. Well, in other aspects we have an ordinary phone with the standard set of functions: calendar, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, downloading of games, music, video…

Globalsat Technology has released its wristwatch with a big LCD and GPS-navigation opportunities. It is designed for the users interested in sports, as it is air-tight and waterproof. Besides you can use it as a GPS-receiver by plugging to other devices via USB interface. There are two versions of the device – the GH-601 and the GH-602. The senior model differs in a barometrical altimeter and electronic compass. Both of them can be used during trainings to keep track on history, targeting, results and so on.

The specs of the GH-601 and the GH-602:

• Monochrome LCD-screen with 80x120 pixels
• GPS-module SiRF Star III
• miniUSB connector
• Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
• Battery life in GPS-mode - 16 hours
• Battery life with GPS-off - 70 hours
• Dimensions – 82.5x46x18.5 mm
• Weight – 72.9 g

Bluetrek has announced its new Bluetooth-headset X2. It is positioned as the device for extreme conditions. It is sound, anti-shock and waterproof. According to Bluetrek the headset features high quality sound, small weight and lasting battery life.

The specs of Bluetrek X2:

• Double-sided adjustable ear mount
• Two color LED
• Bluetooth 1.2 interface
• Effective radius - 10 meters
• Weight - 15 g
• Talk time – up to 14 hours
• Standby time – up to 500 hours

Bluetrek X2 should come out in early March. The recommended price makes up €79. The company plans to introduce a series of headsets and stereo headsets and some new products to be released soon at the upcoming CeBIT show in March.