Mobile Technology
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Casio introduces a heavy duty PDA
November 20, 2004 Casio has announced the release of the new IT-10 Enterprise PDA. Engineered for heavy duty use in tough field environments as well as retail applications, the IT-10 is drop, shock, water and dust resistant. The device will be available in Japan and the USA in December for a RRP of US $999. The IT-10 offers exceptional portability along with high-speed, high-capacity data processing. It's range of functions are designed to suit a variety of tasks such as retail store management, sales force automation, equipment/facilities maintenance management and market research applications. The IT-10 offers a higher level of performance by offering greater durability, a high resolution VGA display that is both advantageous for web- based application developers as well as allowing easy viewing for users, and a high capacity battery for extended operation time between charges. (read more...)
USB noise-cancelling headphones from Thanko
November 15, 2004 New USB noise-cancelling headphones from Thanko have gone on the market in Japan, offering the ability to filter external noise as well as distortion from your PC to improve listening quality. The Rare Mono Shop in Japan is selling the innovative noise-cancelling headphones for US$45. They measure 30mm in diameter, weigh 180g (excluding battery) and use a NDFeB magnet for the driver. They run on two AA batteries with a continuous use battery life of around 80 hours. (read more...)
Hard Disk Drives Expected to Move Beyond the PC
November 8, 2004 As the PC market matures and the amount of digital content available to the consumer and the desire to store it continues to increase, the number of devices integrating hard disk drives in consumers' homes will explode, according to In-Stat/MDR. As a result, the high-tech market research firm expects that, while hard drives in the CE segment represented about 5% of the total hard drive market in 2003, they will represent about 33% of the market by 2008. With this segment representing a variety of opportunities for storage companies, shipments of CE with integrated hard drives are expected to represent a very attractive 67.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the 2003-2008 period. (read more...)
Ferrari inspires the Motorola i833 phone
November 8, 2004 In another example of cross-brand synergy Motorola and Pininfarina - the design company behind many iconic vehicles from Ferrari and Maserati - are releasing the Pininfarina Limited Edition Motorola i833 mobile phone. The i833 is a titanium-coloured model with a sleek shape inspired by the lines of a Ferrari car. The car-like housing of the handset also features a translucent internal lens that gives users a peek into the "hood" of the phone, a gas tank-shaped audio jack cover and grill-like bottom connector cover. (read more...)
Global mobile telephone market continues to grow
November 8, 2004 The global mobile telephone market continues to grow, with research company In-Stat/MDR forecasting 2004 global shipments of mobile phones will increase 22% this year to 653 million units. Nokia remained the number one cell phone manufacturer in the world in the third quarter of this year, according to In-Stat. In the period ending September 30th, Nokia had 31.2% market share, virtually unchanged from a year earlier, but up slightly from the two previous quarters. (read more...)
Nokia 7710 offers handwriting recognition
November 8, 2004 The Nokia 7710 shown for the first time last week offers both pen input and handwriting recognition and an eBook reader on a widescreen display featuring 640x320 pixels and 65k colors. The 7710 includes also includes a full Internet browser, an integrated music player with stereo audio, an extensive set of video features such as Real Player playback, streaming and recording and a megapixel camera with 2-x digital zoom and an FM radio with Visual Radio client. Listeners will be able to see information on the song and artist currently playing on the radio or participate in competitions. (read more...)
WaiterPad wireless handheld transforms hospitality
November 7, 2004 WaiterPad is an easy-to-use handheld ordering solution that utilises radio frequency (RF) technology to record and transmit customer orders to preparation areas, as well as instantly update the Point of Sale (POS) system. The brainchild of PalmTEQ Ltd. Australia, the product has been successfully deployed in Australia and the UK and now launched on the North American market. WaiterPad includes both software and radio frequency hardware in one package, enabling restaurant staff to wirelessly order, process payments and align inventory information with back office operations. This saves time, both for the restaurant and for the customer, which in turn increases efficiency and enhances profitability. To date, customers in the UK have experienced 12-14 percent improvement to the bottom line and a solid return on investment in four to six months. (read more...)
FanTESStic - a soap opera just for mobile phones
November 6, 2004 In the coming era of ubiquitous handheld wireless access to all media types, entertainment will inevitably be very different. One significant development in new media was the recent UK launch of an MMS soap opera designed for mobile telephone users. The new format from the same company which brought us Big Brother, involves fresh thinking about the new information and entertainment tools society has, or will soon have, at its disposal. FanTESStic consists of 80 comic strip-style episodes and runs over a 16-week period. The storyline is based on a female DJ in Ibiza who has lost her identity and is struggling to get it back. In case you haven't guessed yet, her name is TESS. (read more...)
Sony Ericsson launches the K500i camera phone
November 3, 2004 Sony Ericsson Australia have launched the new K500i camera phone packed with the latest entertainment and imaging features to suit a fun and active lifestyle, enabling music, the latest 3D games and high quality VGA images all on the go for a recommended retail price of AUD $555. Designed to look like a phone on one side and a camera on the other, the K500i boasts 1.9 inch 65K colour TFT screen to ensure the user can view images and play games with vivid clarity. The K500i is an ideal gaming companion with its cutting-edge graphics, large screen and MultiAction joystick. Smooth, intuitive game play is assured with an impressive graphics platform consisting of Java 2.0 and Mascot Capsule Engine Micro3D Edition from HI Corp to support fast-action, graphic-rich mobile applications. (read more...)
Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile add-on
November 02, 2004 Convenient consumer access to mobile services is on the way, simply by touching tags with the Nokia 3220 phone and Nokia Near Field Communication (NFC) shell. At the Nokia Mobility Conference in Monaco today Nokia announced the NFC shell, the latest step in the development of innovative products for mobile communications. With the Nokia NFC shell on their phone, consumers will be able to easily access a variety of services and conveniently exchange information with a simple touch gesture utilizing NFC technology - a technology that emerged from the combination of contactless identification (RFID Radio Frequency Identification) and interconnection technologies. (read more...)
Waterproof MP3 Player uses Bone Conduction Tech
November 2, 2004 A waterproof SwiMP3 player that uses bond conduction technology has been released for swimmers, triathletes, surfers and anyone who wants to listen to music whilst in the water. Unlike other waterproof players that rely on traditional air conduction technologies, often producing a muffled sound, the SwiMP3 player uses bone conduction (the direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheek bone to the inner ear) to provide the swimmer with exceptional sound clarity. Bone conduction hearing is a safe, well-established hearing mechanism in humans that the SwiMP3 player leverages to enhance aquatic activity. (read more...)
Convert and watch DVDs on your mobile/pocket PC
October 29, 2004 Now you can take your DVDs with you and watch them anywhere on your smartphone or Pocket PC. DVD TO POCKET PC enables you to convert DVD movies so they can be played on your Pocket PC or Symbian (Nokia or Sony Ericsson) smartphone - it's fast, takes just two clicks, and costs just US$24.95. The resultant movies are in high quality with stereo sound and can be played in full screen landscape mode. The amazing thing is the compression - a full length feature film of less than 100 minutes can be stored on a 128 Mb memorycard. For films longer than 100 minutes you'll need a 256 mb card. On a 512 SD card , you can even crunch 4 films! (read more...)
Ultimate UE5c Ear Monitors for ultimate music
October 29, 2004 Ultimate Ears in-ear monitors are small, bi-amplified multi-armature speakers encased in a custom, comfortable, proprietary ear-mold. The products reduce external noise and preserve the entire frequency range of audio input, unlike off-the-shelf generic earpieces. At $US 900 for the top of the line UE-10 Pro model (over twice the price of a 40GB i-Pod) it may seem expensive for an earpiece, but Ultimate Ears are hand crafted for your ear from an imprint made by an audiologist and offer unparalleled sound quality backed up by a personalized frequency response measurement test. (read more...)
Samsung collaborates with Vogue for designer technology
October 29, 2004 Vogue and Samsung have announced a long-term collaboration positioning technology as an essential component through which to create, define and express style. Leveraging each company's influence, core capabilities and marketing reach, Samsung and Vogue's multi-tiered agreement is yet another variation upon which future technology and design trends will be developed and marketed. (read more...)
Apple Introduces iPod Photo and U2 Special Edition
October 29, 2004 Apple today introduced iPod Photo and iPod U2 Special Edition, the latter based on a partnership between Apple, pop-group U2 and music publisher Universal Music Group. The iPod Photo is sure to be the most popular MP3 player again this Christmas, and the new capabilities include the ability to display your digital images. Although not video capable, the 220 x 176 pixel, 65,000 colour screen and extended (15 hours) battery life are the major improvements. (read more...)
New Version of SIM Cards to Offer Increased Functionality
October 29, 2004 Flash Disc pioneer M-Systems has unveiled plans for the MegaSIM Card Module in the second half of 2005. For the first time in the mobile phone market, the MegaSIM card will combine high capacity flash-based storage with densities reaching 256 MB and advanced security features to enable a variety of compelling mobile applications. As mobile handsets increase their multimedia capabilities and service providers begin implementing broadband mobile service, the need for secured, scalable and configurable high capacity storage becomes acute. The MegaSIM card module will enable SIM card vendors to provide their mobile operator customers with a (U)SIM (universal subscriber identity module) card enabling a variety of advanced mobile services such as MMS, MP3 and video clips downloading, full PIM functionality, and high resolution picture storage. (read more...)
New chip points the way toward handheld TV
October 29, 2004 The age of ubiquitous media got a little closer this week when Texas Instruments (TI) announced it is developing a chip that will offer live, broadcast quality digital TV on a mobile phone. Code-named "Hollywood," the chip will receive live digital TV broadcasts using new television infrastructure that is being developed for mobile phones, doing for mobile phones what HDTV did for home TVs. It will capture broadcast signals and allow subscribers to access different types of content including live television, pay-per view, interactive TV, packaged services for sporting events, music videos, menu/guide systems and more whilst on the go. (read more...)
Portable Bluetooth One Handed Keyboard from iFrog
Data entry innovator FrogPad has announced the global release of iFrog, a portable one-handed keyboard with Bluetooth connectivity, and is sure to grab a share of the global market searching for efficient means of using their mobile devices on the fly. (read more...)
Science Museum Multi-Function Traveller
Multi-function media devices are proliferating at a breakneck speed and it's often hard to tell the benefits of one from another. The Science Museum Multi-Function Traveller, however, is a versatile and functional little gadget that crams some handy applications into a lightweight and compact unit. First there's an FM radio with autoscan tuning. Next a talking clock (with 4 separate alarms and snooze) speaks the time in a realistic voice. Then it displays ambient temperature in either °F or °C. A calculator is concealed behind the slide-down cover and a Music Mode offers a choice of 15 classical melodies. And finally, the crowning glory is an electronic TENS machine that delivers pain-relieving 'tapping' and 'kneading' via electronic pads. In total, six varied functions for a low UK £25.00. (read more...)
Remix photos and music with the M-Robe
October 16, 2004 Here's an interesting little multimedia editing suite that fits in the palm of your hand. Create your own video clips with the M-Robe all-in-one portable multimedia centre from Olympus. Take digital pictures, add music and remix with the new M:robe MR-500i motion music player. (read more...)
Baby Phat i833 Phone Gives New Meaning to 'Diamond Ring'
Designer phones for the rich and famous seem to be becoming more plentiful. Motorola, Baby Phat and Bloomingdale's today announced the Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons i833 phone by Motorola, a limited edition mobile phone accented with real diamonds. The sleek, pink phone features the Baby Phat logo, a designer-inspired quilted texture and 0.4 carats of genuine diamonds encrusting the external display. (read more...)
Sony Releases Hard Drive Music Player
In the eighties the fashionable walkman straddled hips world-wide. It was the device that allowed millions across the world to bop to their own pre-recorded beat anyway, anytime. In time with the 25th anniversary of the much loved walkman Sony has highlighted the remarkable advancements in technology with the release of a new hard drive walkman. The NWHD1 (HD1) is a digital music player with 20GB of capacity and can store up to 13,000 songs. Australia will be the first country in the Asia Pacific area to benefit from this latest release under Sony's Network Walkman brand. With advanced features it could also prove to be a competitor to Apple's i-pod. (read more...)
Nokia's new fashion range
Nokia recently released its new fashion range with an ostentatious bash called Totally Fashion in Shanghai earlier this month, attended by a host of international fashionistas darling. The phones are a radical departure from traditional mobile phone design with the intention of providing a serious fashion accessory. The Nokia 7260, Nokia 7270 and Nokia 7280 are all inspired by the glamour and bold styles of the 1920's where art deco meets industrial design. (read more...)
New SureType keyboard
A new SureType keyboard layout from Research In Motion (RIM) is drawing praise for its effectiveness and appears to have hit a usability sweet spot for mobile devices in the candy bar form factor. SureType is a viable contender to become the next generation interface for the mobile phone sized device. The SureType keyboard design incorporates a QWERTY keyboard layout and a prominent numerical phone keypad and allows easy one-handed phone dialing. Through an integrated keyboard and software system, SureType provides users with an instinctively familiar look and feel and allows them to dial phone numbers and type messages quickly, accurately and comfortably. (read more...)
Latest PiPit Safety Mobile Phone
October 10, 2004 First shown in June 2002 as a concept device born of collaboration between Toyota, DDI Pocket and Kyocera, the latest model PiPit mobile phone went on sale in Japan this month. The phone is essentially a personal safety device, and with just three destination keys is designed to immediately contact authorities or family at the touch of a button when needed. For these reasons it is likely to gain a substantial market as a device for women, children and the elderly for its simple operation. It also has the added benefit for parents of maintaining easy contact with their children without having to worry about the bill they're running up. (read more...)
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