Like every convention, CEATAC Japan 2005 has its fair share of duds. NTT DoCoMo is currently displaying a concept finger phone that is connected to your finger via a ring. The phone works exactly like a Bluetooth device, except that you’d look pretty ridiculous putting a finger to your ear whenever you need to receive or make a call. Definitely not the phone to use when you’re out to impress a date.
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Nokia’s N series come with heavy expectations after all the marketing hype – the N90 is unfortunately an average phone for its generation. Credit must be given to its Carl Zeiss lens for taking some fantastic looking 2 megapixel photos. The multi-config clamshell design and hi-res screen are huge plusses in anyone’s books – it really defies imagination! It's too bad unstable software, bulky size, and a hefty price tag negates what could otherwise be a stellar performance. (specs below)
[Full review at Mobile Burn]
Palm has released a new update today for all Treo 650 users on Verizon networks. Version 1.04 corrects memory allocation issues. The user interface (UI) for multiple calls has been improved as well. Be aware that the Treo 650 Update 1.04 will take about 30 minutes, that's the time it takes to flash the ROM. Read the rest of the update info and obtain the necessary downloads here.
[Via Mobile Tech Review]
The Samsung SGH-E635 is a new tri-band slide-up, combining a modern design, exceptional functionality and the latest in noise suppression technology. Featuring a flash VGA camera, high-quality TFT color screen, melody composer and photo caller ID, as well as a host of other features, the SGH-E635 also automatically senses the intensity of sound around users and increase the volume and clarity of the incoming call to make it more audible.
Looks like more and more products are adopting the Windows Mobile 5.0 OS:
MiTAC has a couple of smartphones will a full GPS navigation software suite thrown in. The stylish white Mio A700 can only be found in the Asian market, while the Mio A701 will be for Europe only. Both smartphones feature a large 2.7” TFT touchscreen, 520MHz (Intel Bulverde PXA-270) processor, 192 MB memory, integrated GPS device with SirfStar III chipset, a 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth 1.2. Strange how WiFi connectivity is missing though.
[Mobinaute via I4U]
Thanks Alexandre H.
The Motorola C261 is the right fit for those who are looking for an affordable, basic cellphone. It comes in a super thin form factor (not RAZR thin) that features a generous and vibrant color display, MMS and IM capabilities, Internet access, and a speakerphone. You can further enhance your mobile experience with downloadable games, screensavers, wallpapers, and ringtones. The C261 is due to make its debut sometime within the fourth quarter of 2005. Check out the specs after the jump.
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