Alltel Offers Nokia 6235i Cell Phone

Alltel announced that the Nokia 6235i cell phone is now available at Alltel stores. The 6235i features a VGA camera, and 10MB of storage for your images. The memory can be extended using an MMC.

This CDMA phone can also be used to access the web, and comes with a WAP 2.0 browser. The screen is a bit tiny, providing 128x128 pixel resolution at 65k colors. You can also receive 3GPP streaming video on it. Connectivity is in the form of USB or Infrared, allowing syncing of address book, calendar and to-do item lists.

The phone includes an integrated FM radio and supports MP3/AAC ringtones as well as standard AMR/MIDI. Weighing at just 3.46 oz, it is a slim phone with 3.5 hours of rated talk time. Other features in the extended entry.

For more details, check out Alltel's website

Voice
# Voice dialing
# Voice commands
# Voice recording3
# Vibrating alert
# Keypad lock
# Integrated handsfree speakerphone
# Speed dial
# Automatic redial
# Last-number redial from dialed calls list (Send key shows dialed calls list)
# Attach a photo to contact in your phone book to see who is calling

Multimedia Messaging Service
# Record voice and video clips to send along with your messages1,14
# Text messaging - perfect for silent communication during meetings1
# Predictive text input

Camera and video
# Integrated camera with digital zoom
# Capture special moments with the video recorder
# Camera resolution: 640 x 480 pixels
# 10 MB internal memory for your gallery§
# 3GPP streaming video

Display and User Interface
# 128 x 128 pixel resolution - 65,536 colors
# Five-way navigation key including select key
# Indicators for battery power and signal strength

Connectivity
# Access news and information on the Mobile Web (WAP 2.0, XHTML over TCP/IP) 1,2,12
# Synchronize your phone book, calendar, and to-do list to your PC via USB cable or infrared4
# Multimedia card available for storage of video clips, photos and other multimedia files
# TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility with phone adapter (sold separately)6
# Data and fax calls1

Organization
# Alarm clock
# Calendar
# Notes
# To-do list
# Calculator
# Stopwatch/Countdown timer

Personalization & Fun
# Built-in FM radio (headset required, sold separately)
# Downloadable and preloaded games and applications
# Stream videos and audio from a network server1
# Ringing tones: MP3, AAC, MIDI, and AMR formats

Specifications
# Weight: 3.46 Ounces
# Dimensions: 4.15 x 1.67 x 0.71 inches

Service
# 800/1900 MHz CDMA plus AMPS band

6235i Battery Life
# Extended Li-Ion Battery 1070 mAh: Digital Talk Time up to 3.5 hours, Digital Standby Time up to 12 days*

Sony Ericsson unveil 3G Walkman phone - W900

Sony Ericsson adds its first UMTS handset to the Walkman range of music phones bringing the total number of phones in the range to four. The W900 is a high quality fully specified music player, phone and imaging device capable of super-fast downloads of all types of multimedia - music, video and graphics.

s a music player, the W900 makes it easy to import, transfer, manage and play music from operators' over-the-air (OTA) music download services, allowing tracks to be downloaded directly to the phone while on the move and, from a PC when tracks have been copied from the owner's CD collection.

"In our first UMTS Walkman phone we have combined fast download speeds with superb sound quality and crystal clear 30 frames a second video recording and play-back in a really simple and easy to use device. The W900 will not only appeal as a music phone. The superb communications, multimedia and imaging functionality will appeal to all those wanting a true multi-media capable device." says Rikko Sakaguchi, Senior Vice President, Product and Application Planning of Sony Ericsson
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The E680i Linux Smartphone

As smartphone prices decline, they have become more popular every day. Symbian, PalmOS, Windows Mobile and Linux seem to be the big names in this high-end market of phones, all showcasing PDA-like features, native toolkits and fast processors. Today we are looking at one of the most popular Linux smartphones (especially in Asia), the Motorola E680i, which was released around May 2005 and was graciously provided by Geeks.com for this article.

This... chubby phone (133 grams) uses Montavista's Linux kernel 2.4.20 and tools. On top of it is a custom UI (not the traditional Qtopia UI) based on Qt/Embedded 2.3.6 (Some claim that it uses MobileSoft's toolkit but there is no official information on this). The phone sports a 312 Mhz ARM CPU, a replaceable 760 mAh battery, 64 MB of ROM (50 MB available to the user), 32 MB RAM, a VGA camera, 3D stereo speakers, Bluetooth, a 3D graphics chip, an FM radio, a 1/10" headphone plug, a hold/lock button, an SD/MMC slot, USB communications and extra hardware buttons for games. The E680i also comes with a 2.5" QVGA 240x320 TFT touch-screen and a stylus. In the box that came with it you will find a second stylus and a second battery, along with the power supply, USB cable, CDs and manuals. You will also find a pair of headphones/headset that acts as an antenna for the FM radio. The phone works at GSM 900/ GSM 1800/ GSM 1900 bands and supports GPRS class 10. It also supports Java applications using MIDP-2 with .jar sizes up to 700 KBs, which is pretty impressive.

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Nokia 6682 review

Nokia's 6682 is the new flagship Series 60 smartphone for the US market. It was recently launched on Cingular Wireless, making it one of the most easy to obtain smartphones in America. We got a few weeks of quality time with the handset and have plenty to say. Read on for the full review.

Note: The 6682 is the American version of the 6681. Both phones are based off the 6680 which is a 3G handset that won't become available in the US. Any talk of features about the 6682 can be read as if they were for the 6681.

Features
Radio GSM 850/1800/1900
Weight 4.62oz
Size 4.27"×2.17"x.81"
OS Series 60 2nd Edition, with Symbian v8.0
Memory 8MB on board, comes with 64MB card
Screen 176×208 pixels with 262K colors
Data EDGE Class 10
Camera 1.3 megapixel with LED flash

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D-Link Announces 3G Compatible Internet Camera

D-Link is introducing a new D-Link Internet Camera with 3G compatibility will be added to its line of IP surveillance products. The new camer offers the ability to view live video streams from a 3G cell phone.

The D-Link Wireless Internet Camera with 3G compatibility attaches to a home or small office network via a wired or wireless 802.11g/b connection and the live camera feed can then be pulled from the 3G cellular network by compatible cell phones with a 3GPP player.

The D-Link Wireless Internet Camera with 3G compatibility is a fixed lens camera supporting resolutions up to 640x480 pixels with user selectable JPEG or MPEG-4 compression rates.

The camera supports a wireless interface for attachment to any existing 802.11g or 802.11b wireless LAN as well as a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for direct attachment to a wired network. In addition to cellular phone monitoring, the compatible formats of the D-Link 3GPP/ISMA Wireless Internet Camera also allow for playback on a network attached computer or media player.

The camera is also viewable from any Internet Streaming Media Alliance (ISMA) compatible device and offers support for RealPlayer 10.5 and QuickTime 6.5 viewing.

The D-Link Wireless Internet Camera with 3G compatibility comes bundled with free Windows-based surveillance software that can support monitoring and scheduled, motion triggered, or manual recording for up to 16 cameras.

The camera features an easy to use built-in web-based user interface. The D-Link Wireless Internet Camera with 3G compatibility supports both static and dynamic IP addressing as well as Dynamic Domain Name Services (DDNS) support that allows access to your camera without having to remember an IP address.

Motorola RAZR V3x

Be seen and heard with the Motorola RAZR V3x – the supremely svelte, sophisticated mobile accessory for discerning fashion and tech enthusiasts. The handset’s intuitive multimedia offerings include: real-time 2-way video calling*, still and moving image capture and editing, and large color display. Additionally, the Motorola RAZR V3x features SCREEN3*, an innovative technology solution from Motorola that gives you zero-click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content directly from your mobile device home screen* – no buttons to push, no browsers to launch. Motorola's SCREEN3 puts fresh content at your fingertips. A 2 mega-pixel camera, Bluetooth® wireless technology* and removable memory add to this lengthy feature set. Strutting a sleek, slim design and premium functionality, the Motorola RAZR V3x exudes multimedia perfection.

Creative Liberty
Two cameras are better than one. Open up a world of mobile visual imagery with a 2 mega-pixel camera to capture still and moving images combined with a VGA camera for 2-way video calling*. Extend your mobile artistry further with editing capabilities, allowing you to manipulate images and then share via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) *.

Patience Not Required
Choose to rely on the Motorola RAZR V3x to streamline your information and make life easier. Enjoy non-stop access to current events, news and celebrity gossip via Motorola’s dynamic idle solution. And, Bluetooth* connectivity furthers convenience by allowing the ability to talk hands-free using compatible Bluetooth* enabled accessories.

Get Blown Away
With progressive downloading, you can download media files and view them almost instantaneously, or store them and view at your convenience*. Still not impressed? 3D graphics energize your gaming entertainment, making each twist, turn and supersonic blast seem real. And with up to 512 megabytes (MB) of optional removable memory, you can download* and store music, games and videos from dusk till dawn.
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Sony Ericsson's new 3G mobile hits the shelves

The sleek, eye catching mobile phone includes high quality video telephony, a 1.3 Mega Pixel camera and a fast download of compelling mobile content. Whether you're hopeless with technology, an absolute whiz kid or just looking for something to compliment your fashion sense this mobile phone caters for everyone's needs.

The K600i has sleek good looks, an aluminum finish, and is easy to use and navigate around. Sony Ericsson's intuitive dual front camera/phone design makes the handset vertical when it's a phone, and horizontal when it's a camera and the fully featured 1.3 MegaPixel camera includes an active lens cover for swift activation and extra protection.

The 3G device is the same size and weight as existing 2G handsets, whilst still delivering the full performance and possibilities of 3G networks. Sony Ericsson has moved the boundaries of phone design, the K600i is multifaceted but still so much easier to use and navigate around.

'The age of the bulky 3G handsets is over, we are predicting the K600i to be iconic, it has such a wide appeal that we fully expect it to be a trendsetter it is destined to become a modern classic and a phone that is highly desirable. It is a peerless combination of stunning design and up to the minute of performance, enabling consumers to get the best out of the new 3G services and applications,' said Gabriel B. Sjogren, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson Middle East and Africa.

The K600i proves to be fully featured with a suite of business applications to handle personal information management and PC-synchronization via USB, making it the ideal executive worktool, providing business efficiency with high speed access.

The world of application that the phone delivers - from exciting mobile content to video calling and personal creativity - are featured in crisp, clear images on a large, 1.8 inch TFT colour screen.

For mobile phone users trying to get to grips with video telephony, handling video calls is done in just a few clicks with the use of the direct video telephony button.

The K600i hosts a fully featured suite of business applications to personal information management and PC synchronization via USB, making it the ultimate executive work tool providing business efficiency with high speed access. It also offers the latest 3D games, colour animations and gives consumers a taste of the level of quality delivered, Vijay Singh Pro Golf 2005 in 3D from Gameloft* is preloaded in the phone. In the true- to-life golf game, players take on the role of a famous golfer, and play on the most spectacular 18 hole golf courses around the world. Further levels of this game and a host of others are available for download from operator portals or Sony Ericsson's Fun and Downloads portal directly to the phone.

High quality audio coupled with an FM radio and the ability to import full track music downloads to the phone makes the K600i a quality music player and ideal companion for traveling, the gym or simply relaxing. And for those keen to personalize their phone and show their creative flair, a host of personal creativity tools allow them to personalize ring tones, wallpaper, still shots and video footage in new, inspiring ways.

With its steadily growing iconic status and wide appeal and that's before even reaching the shops the K600i is becoming the ultimate must-have in mobile phone technology.