Nokia is replacing the 5800 with the X6 model, and positioning it as Nokia’s flagship music-centered model. The Nokia 5800 is a smartphone and portable entertainment device code-named “Tube,” and the first touchscreen-equipped S60 device by Nokia. It’s part of the XpressMusic series of phones, which emphasizes music and multimedia playback. The X6 will be equipped with a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, 32GB of storage, a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, TV output, and a homescreen with a media/social-centric layout. It supports easy access to Facebook, Ovi, Windows Live, Yahoo IM, YouTube, MySpace and other social-networking apps. The X6 will also be included in Nokia’s Comes With Music program for unlimited free downloads from the Nokia Music Store. The Nokia X6 brings entertainment and social networking to a higher level.
AT&T is offering the 3G MicroCell to extend its service coverage indoors, especially where access would be limited or unavailable. This is not yet available nationwide in the US but only in selected markets. This is similar to the GSM femtocell but the MicroCell fully supports 3G connectivity. A femtocell is a small cellular base station, designed for home or SOHO (small office/ home office) applications. It connects to the telco provider’s network via broadband (either DSL or cable) and typically can support up to 4 active mobile phones in a home or SOHO setting. The femtocell extends the 3G functionalities of the base station to the connected mobile devices. The telco operator not only benefits from the improved capacity and coverage provided by the MicroCell but also allows them to reduce capital expenditure and operating expense. But what’s in it for the mobile phone user? There are arguments from some quarters that the burden of expanding coverage and capacity should be on the operator. So, they should at least subsidize the cost of the femtocell or MicroCell and also its broadband connection to the provider’s network.
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Magellan is coming out with GPS car kits for the iPhone and iPod mobile devices. Magellan is a navigation and positioning company, which markets its Magellan brand GPS products in vehicle navigation and outdoor markets. The new GPS car kit will be compatible with the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch and likewise the iPhone 3G and 3GS. This is another addition to the ever-growing number of non-telco applications for the iPhone and the iPod. The car kit will have a built-in speaker and a noise-canceling handsfree speakerphone with charging capabilities. It will also work with Magellan’s own RoadMate program and other navigation or location-based applications. Rumors are the GPS car kit for the iPhone and iPod will be available in the market at a retail price of $130 starting on December 11.
Korean broadcasters will soon begin trial transmission of Full HD 3D TV. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the country’s regulator for broadcasting and telecommunications, is spearheading the 3D television drive, which objective is for television stations to beam terrestrial 3D TV broadcasts sometime next year. The KCC will issue a license in January to start the trial services for land-based 3D broadcasting, which is to be delivered in full high-definition (HD) quality. Leading South Korean TV manufacturers LG and Samsung are actively supporting the drive. Korea’s pay-TV providers are not to be left behind, with CJ Hello Vision set to offer 3D content through its VOD offerings. TU Media, the mobile TV unit of the country’s biggest mobile telephony operator SK Telecom, is also planning to release a 3D TV-capable handset by the end of the year. They are considering to establish a trial channel on its satellite network to test 3D broadcasting services for about an hour per day. If the TV manufacturers find a way to lower the prices for the required 3D TV devices and if there will be adequate 3D content, 3D TV will have chance to become a consumer standard. Remember that 3D movies fizzled out decades ago due to lack of interest from viewers and popular support.
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Asus has unveiled a new 8.9” multi-touch netbook, the Eee PC T91. This convertible tablet netbook allows you to choose among three modes to work in – XP Mode, Widget Mode, and Touch Mode. Viewing, rotating or editing pictures will be a snap using the touch up tools in FotoFun. The netbook’s intuitive TouchSuite software also makes taking down notes or leaving memos easy. When converted into tablet form, it can be easily cradled in one arm allowing you to scribble notes or surf the net while walking.
The Eee PC T91 also has a TV tuner, two built-in card readers and a highly-durable ergonomic stylus that can be easily kept in the netbook.
The Powershot SX20 IS of Canon is a bridge camera loaded with amazing features. This 12.1 Megapixel SLR-like camera is equipped with Canon’s Digic 4 Image Processor that gives better quality images even at high ISO speeds. Its 20x (560 mm) Wide-Angle Optical Zoom is equipped with the Optical Image Stabilizer of Canon that makes it possible to shoot images from a distance with minimal camera shake. The camera also allows you to record videos in high definition as well as view the videos in an HD TV using its mini-HDMI connector. The 22 shooting modes allow flexibility in shooting in different situations without having to worry about making adjustments for each situation. Its large 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD has convenience in mind since the LCD can move up to 270o. And since it uses AA-size batteries, you can just easily purchase new ones at any store near you.
Acer Inc, the world’s second largest PC brand will launch Acer Liquid, an Android phone that features a 5MP camera, 3.5” WVGA touch screen, on a Snapdragon CPU. Its other features include speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps though its HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) connectivity and Wifi synching. This quad-band marvel also allows synching with popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
By keeping its smartphones relatively cheap, Acer aims to capture 6 to 7 percent of the market for smartphones in the next 3 to 5 years. They also plan to come out with 8 to 10 good quality phones each year, which is a far from what is being produced by top mobile phone manufacturers each year.
A highly sensitive tracking device will soon be used by FedEx in tracking and monitoring information about a shipment. The device, FedEx SenseAware, will be placed inside the shipment and will tell customers if the package was opened give temperature readings and track exactly where the package is. It merges a web-based collaboration platform with a GPS sensor device. The device has been allowed for use in planes by the Federal Aviation Administration but won’t be able to give updates while the shipment is airborne. Customers can, however, monitor the shipment’s status if it travels by land. It will be initially available to life science and the healthcare industry customers in the US.
The shock-resistant G-Shock watch was introduced by Casio in 1983. This year, Casio has unveiled the thinnest compact camera designed for rugged use, the Exilim EX-G1. At a thickness of just 20 mm (0.78 in), this 12.1megapixel compact camera is designed to allow users to take pictures or shoot videos at fixed intervals. Using this feature will allow users to take great stills while enjoying their favorite active sports with the help of any commercially available tripod. Aside from being shock-resistant from a 2.13 meter (7 feet) drop, it is also waterproof up to 3 meters (10 feet) for about an hour, dustproof and resistant to temperatures as low as -10o C (14 o F) This is the most durable digital compact camera to date and will allow for all types of users.
This camera is the first in the ‘Exilim G’ camera series of Casio.
Navigon, a leading supplier of GPS navigation solutions, has announced it is coming out with a navigational application for Android. Google Maps Navigation may be about to take the US market because it’s free but outside the US, Navigon is set to step in while Google is trying to get its act together. The Navigon Android satnav app can be used in all phones running Android 1.5 to 2.0. Its features are similar to the existing Navigon iPhone application, with slight changes to fit in with Android phones’ interface and screen resolution. Navigon’s Android satnav app will hit the markets on December 10, but pricing has yet to be announced. It will probably be similar to the Navigon iPhone app, which costs somewhere around $140.
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