Sony Ericsson Z750i Available
Added on 2008-05-09 05:03:00
by Tanya Palta
 The Sony Ericsson Z750i, which includes support for HSDPA, is now available on Fido. The handset is retailing for $100 after a 3-year contract and a $100 rebate.
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T-Mobile 3G Network Functional in New York
Added on 2008-05-07 04:54:00
by Tanya Palta
 T-Mobile has started rolling out its 3G service and the UMTS/HSDPA network is already functional in New York City.T-Mobile will continue the rollout of its 3G network across major metropolitan markets so that users are privy to faster data speeds.
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Sony Ericsson Z770
Added on 2008-02-11 01:36:00
by Tanya Palta
 Sony Ericsson also announced the launch of the new Z770, a clamshell phone designed for high-speed web access.Equipped with HSDPA technology and Exchange ActiveSync, one can easily configure push email and be connected 24/7.
To make web browsing more intuitive, Sony has added the Magnetic Mouse Pointer that is controlled by the navigation key. The key changes the icon depending on its position on the Web page and one can pan and zoom for easy reading.
The Z770 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Vogue Red, Graphite Black and Exquisite Gold in selected markets from Q2 2008.
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Sony Ericsson K660i Unveiled
Added on 2007-11-07 03:15:00
by Tanya Palta
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Nokia N95 with 3G Battery Tests: First Results
Added on 2007-10-04 09:07:00
by Richard Baguley
 We just got our first set of battery life test results for the N95 with US 3G support: in our Web browsing test, the new version of the N95 was able to keep browsing over a 3G network for 6 hours 12 minutes. Under exactly the same conditions, the old N95 (using an EDGE connection) was able to keep on browsin' for 7 hours 15 minutes. So, adding the 3G radio to the N95 has a penalty in terms of battery life, but it's not as bad as we thought it might be.
A browsing time of 6 hours and 12 minutes on a 3G network is very good: most of the other 3G phones we have tested run out of juice after 3 or 4 hours. The Treo 750, for instance, gave up the ghost after just 3 hours and 3 minutes, while the RAZR2 V9m on Verizon lasted 4 hours 45 minutes. So the N95-3 definitely looks like a strong candidate for having the longest 3G browsing battery life that we've seen so far. However, remember that this is just a first test: we run battery test several times to make sure that we are getting accurate results. We'll publish these results as the tests are done.
One thing to bear in mind; the N95 with US 3G support has a 1200mAh battery, which is significantly bigger than the 950mAh battery in the older, non-3G N95. So the 3G radio is definitely adversely affecting the battery life, but the bigger battery is doing a lot to compensate for that. And eagle-eyed readers may notice that the browsing time for the old N95 differs from the one in our original review; that's because Nokia has issued a firmware update since then that improves the Web browser.
UPDATE: Nokia asked us to clarify the naming of this phone; it is just (and somewhat confusingly) called the N95. So, to differentiate it from the previous N95, we've updated this post to call it the N95 with US 3G support. So if we just say N95, we are referrign to the older model, but if we say N95 with US 3G support, we're talking about the newer one.
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First Call: Nokia N95-3
Added on 2007-10-03 13:46:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 Lookie what just came calling, so to speak, the updated version of the Nokia N95. The N95 of course has been one of the most widely admired smart phones out there, and did fairly well in our own review of it, but that doesn't mean it couldn't use some improvements. Thankfully Nokia thought so too and so has graced us with this slightly updated version that sports US 3G, 128 MB of RAM and a slightly thicker case that accommodates a larger battery. We have to say that we like what we've seen of the handset so far. More of our thoughts and some direct comparisons to the older N95 after the jump.
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Unrequited love: LG-SH150 -- A stylish, yet data crazy, phone
Added on 2007-08-10 09:13:00
by Randall Bennett
 Wow... LG's SH150 has our international eyes figuratively popping out of our head, but less for the specifics to this device and more for Korean standards we wish we were in on. LG's stylish slider has it going on from a feature set perspective, with its support of DMB, an over-the-air digital broadcasting standard, and the latest version of HSDPA, supporting up to 7.2 Mbps.
We keep hearing how WiMax is headed our way, especially via Sprint, but seriously LG, you're making us sick here. Get some pressure on American carriers to implement some of this stuff.
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Data-driven handheld platform gets 3G with AT&T
Added on 2007-06-21 09:47:00
by Randall Bennett
 We guess that an "all business" device has to kind of be "all ugly" too, at least if PsionTeklogix' Workabout Pro is any indication. Sure, beneath the surface it isn't too horrible, sporting an HSDPA radio, WiFi and Bluetooth, and the externals aren't ugly without a purpose, the device should withstand almost any physical abuse you could throw at it, but something about a water-resistant Windows Mobile device dressed to survive multiple falls feels a little perverted. Truth be told, the device isn't really a phone, and is targeted toward businesses having use for handheld computers (think about oil changes at Wal-Mart, for example,) and in fact, it's the next natural evolution of adding 3G data to an already data-centric device, so in reality it is a good idea. However, our superficiality has to shine through at least a little bit.
The ugly-face Workabout Pro is available today, and just in case you're a business, you can pick it up from Psion's website.
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LG's "Fatty Chocolate" hits Europeans today
Added on 2007-06-20 15:55:00
by Randall Bennett
 LG's Chocolate is a pretty successful device in the US, and it looks like LG's design team is going pull a MotoRAZR on us and implement the design cues in a variety of devices. LG's KU850 hits Europe today with a bit wider form-factor. The phone embraces some extra width and loses some depth (we're talking size wise, not feature wise) and puts an interesting twist on the Chocolate design framework. The "fatty Chocolate," as cell phone geeks are dubbing the phone, sports Bluetooth 2.0, a 2 megapixel cam, a forward facing cam for video conferencing action, MicroSD and requisite HSDPA. Sounds pricey, but fun.
We've heard many-a Chocolate owner decry the touch sensitive send/end buttons on the face of the device, and looks like LG didn't listen for the KU850, but if some spy pics posted over at Engadget Mobile for the VX8550 are any indication, future implementations of the Chocolate look should move the send/end buttons into a less accident-prone place.
[Via IntoMobile]
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Two unreleased Moto phones on eBay
Added on 2007-06-19 08:08:00
by Randall Bennett
 While the GSM version of Motorola's Q won't be hitting stores for a few months, one has shown up on eBay. If that weren't enough, a GSM version of the yet-to-be announced Q9H also has made an appearance on the auction site.
The site lists the Q9h specs as a quad-band phone supporting HSDPA, a two megapixel camera, A2DP, MicroSD slot and the seller throws in a 512mb SD card. The hardest spec to swallow? The $750 pricetag. However, since the phone hasn't hit store shelves yet, one would expect to drop a significant premium on such an illusive device.
The other unreleased device, the GSM Q, doesn't see any major spec changes from it's CDMA cousin (other than EDGE data, which is expected,) but it's still a quad band phone with 128 MB of internal memory, Bluetooth, 2.4" screen and other standard specs for a phone that's essentially a year old. The phone is the black version, sans branding from anyone, and the sellers say the phone is unlocked. The price? This one will run you $500, which costs as much as some other hotly anticipated phone available in 10 days.
[Via HF]
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The rest of Sony Ericsson's phones
Added on 2007-06-14 14:41:00
by Randall Bennett
We've been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for some extra details on Sony Ericsson's new phone lineup, and finally they're official. Of course, there's the K850 (pictured, third from left) we wrote about earlier, but there's also some information on the two new Walkman phones to the party, the W910 and W960.
The W960 rocks a full 8GB of onboard storage (like some other music-phone we keep hearing about,) a 3.2 megapixel camera and a touchscreen. The W910 (pictured, first from left) doesn't have any crazy onboard storage, but does have a two megapixel cam, requisite A2DP support and will come in both black and red colors.
All three phones feature the aforementioned Gracenote technology for song identification, ala Verizon's VCast implementation for which you might be seeing ads. Sony Ericsson also announced two phones that won't be crawling onto US shores, the K530 (fourth from left,) a less interesting 3G candybar phone, and the uber low-end Z250 flip phone (pictured second from left.) All of the phones and watches from Sony Ericsson will be released toward the end of 2007.
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| Tags: K850, Cybershot, Walkman, Cyber-shot, w960, w910, Sony Ericsson, Sony, Ericsson, GSM, HSDPA, 3g, A2DP, Gracenote |
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Four new Sony Ericsson phones on June 14th?
Added on 2007-06-08 10:47:00
by Randall Bennett
 A crafty forum poster has some info on some new handsets Sony Ericsson will be announcing on June 14th. The Sofia, which would be their new flagship Cybershot handset, features a 5MP camera, xenon flash (goodbye LEDs!) and HSDPA (including the US 850MHz band.)
The Shinobu could be Walkman's cream of the crop, a slider again with HSDPA, but interestingly features some motion control. Tilt the phone forward, the music skips forward. Tilt it back, the music skips back. Shake the handset, and the phone skips to a random track. It's not a new feature though, since the W580 also has the feature.
The forum poster also claims to have info on two other handsets, albeit less info. The tipster says the Anastasia will rock a 1.3 MP camera, probably for the budget crowd. The Mool, however, could be a little more interesting walkman phone, potentially featuring 8GB of flash memory and the tipster says the unit includes a stereo Bluetooth headset in the box.
We'll be waiting till June 14th to see what's really announced but hopefully the forum poster is dead on. Cybershots have the reputation of being toward the high end of the cameraphone spectrum, so a five megapixel shooter will be one we definitely want to get our hands on, especially since Samsung and LG already have their own five megapixel shooters.
UPDATE: On some additional searching, we found the spy shots that have been floating around for a few months of both the Shinobu and the Sofia (aka'd as the K850i, which looks to have one of the worst keypads we've ever seen.) Oh, and to be clear, the Xenon flash is nothing new, but we're always excited when "proper" cameraphones have "proper" flashes.
[Via HF]
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| Tags: Sony Ericcson, k850i, HSDPA, GSM, sofia, anastasia, mool, shinobu, music phones, cameraphone, 5 megapixel |
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New HSDPA slide and rotate from Samsung
Added on 2007-06-07 09:54:00
by Randall Bennett
 We'll always respect a good slider and Samsung's latest phone to hit Korea looks like it'll hold its own. The SPH-W2400 looks like a solid HSDPA slider that also rotates to better accommodate video. Other than the always interesting slide-to-rotate form factor, the phone features TV-Out, although not too sure when we'd truly like to see cell-phone quality video on a larger screen. It sports a two megapixel camera, MP3 playback, Bluetooth and Micro SD. Naturally, no plans to see the phone in the US as of yet, but if you import one it should work on US GSM networks.
We've got some more pics after the break, if you want to see the full slide-and-rotate action. (click Read More)
[Via AkihabaraNews]
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New iPhone ad:
Added on 2007-06-06 16:59:00
by Randall Bennett
 Another new iPhone ad hit the airwaves (or cable...waves....) today on CNBC touting the iPhone's internet abilities. The spot (YouTube'd after the break for your viewing pleasure) claims the browser isn't surfing any sort of mobile web, but instead surfing the real web. To us, surfing the "real web" can't be too fun with that 2.5G EDGE connection *zing!* but we're sure the experience looks good. Just wait till we get our hands on the phone June 29th... then we'll know how great it truly is.
[Via Gizmodo]
Click the "read more" link for the ad.
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AT&T and Samsung unleash two HSDPA phones for the masses
Added on 2007-06-06 15:09:00
by Randall Bennett
 AT&T dropped their latest flip and candybar from Samsung, the A717 and A727. The flip variety, the A717, sports a two megapixel camera, $150 price tag (with contract) and the lovely HSDPA we've all come to dream about. The A727 is similar in its HSDPA leanings, but sports a 1.3 megapixel camera with a $100 (with contract) price. Both phones also support protected music from Napster, Yahoo and any other PlaysForSure provider you can dream of. Pretty standard faire, but we always appreciate some slim staple phones. Both are available right this second.
[Via Gizmodo]
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Motorola Unveils Razr v2
Added on 2007-05-15 09:01:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 Motorola today announced the Razr v2, the newest addition to its Razr lineup of cell phones. The v2 has a large 2" external display that sports innovative haptics technology which simulates the feel of a real button press on the touch sensitive display. It will be available in CDMA/EVDO and GSM/EDGE/HSDPA versions this summer.
The Razr v2 is 2mm slimmer than previous Razr's and some (not all) versions will run Motorola's Linux/Java platform (finally a new OS!). We assume that the some means that Verizon users will be stuck with BREW again. The v2 has a 500 Mhz ARM processor, USB 2.0, software that automatically turns up the volume when you are in a noisy area and text to speech capabilities. It also sports 2GB of built in memory (or 420MB depending on the version), A2DP for stereo bluetooth and syncs with Windows Media Player. More after the jump.
[Via: Engadget & Gizmodo]
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Samsung SPH-H1200 USB Dongle
Added on 2007-04-13 01:16:00
by Tanya Palta
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Nokia N95 Arrives in US
Added on 2007-04-09 18:31:00
by Robert S. Anthony
 Nokia announced Monday that its long-anticipated Nokia N95 all-in-one multimedia computer is now available in the US. The $749 unit arrived at Nokia’s flagship stores in New York and Chicago and at retailers in Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco.
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Rogers Offers North American Video Calling
Added on 2007-04-02 22:17:00
by Rusty Weiss
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 Canada is getting into the mobile phone game throughout North America.
Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s biggest mobile operator, is offering video calling to North America. The company has developed a new HSDPA network, and upgraded services to boot.
Besides the video calling, the company is also adding some serious must-have’s for the wireless maniac. What should be a selling point alone, Roger’s will be providing the top 50 videos on YouTube each week.
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HSDPA Technology Reaches the 100 Network Mark
Added on 2007-03-20 12:41:00
by Brenda Keener
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 Today, the Global Mobile Suppliers Association has announced that HSDPA technology is now live on 100 networks across the world, which include the following locations:
- Africa: Namibia, South Africa, and Tanzania
- Americas: Canada, Chile, Puerto Rico and USA
- APAC: Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan
- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Madeira, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and UK
(HSDPA is commercially available in 25 of the 27 EU countries)
- Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE
75 of 147 HSDPA operators are also using GSM/ EDGE for better service quality. Some have also announced HSUPA or mobile broadband uplink capability as well. Over 220 handset models now support HSDPA technology, with 160 of these just being announced over the last six months.
What is HSDPA technology? HSDPA stands for High Speed Downlink Packet Access, and is a 3G mobile telephony protocol that is part of the UMTS standard. It supports 1.8 Mbit/s, 3.6 Mbit/s, 7.2 Mbit/s and 14.4 Mbit/s in downlink, and is expected to support 42Mbit/sec in the next release. It also greatly enhances network capacity.
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