Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition Now Available

Nokia was one of the first manufacturers to enter the NetBook market with their N800 and the latest edition is the N810 WiMAX Edition equipped to work with the new XOHM WiMAX network in the U.S. This little device connects to the internet via XOHM, or WiFi and utilizes the Internet Tablet OS: maemo Linux based OS2008 which provides seemless software updates and:

Web Browsing

• Browser powered by Mozilla with state-of-the-art web standard support including AJAX
• Page navigation with scrolling, panning or using hardware buttons, zooming in and out of web sites.
• Full desktop Adobe® Flash® 9 plugin, including video and audio streaming

Media

• In-built media player for viewing and listening to downloaded, transferred or streamed media content and easy-on-device management of media library
• Direct access to shared media over Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
• Supported video formats: 3GP, AVI, WMV, H.263, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, RV (RealVideo)
• Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP2, RA (RealAudio), WAV
• Supported playlist formats: M3U, PLS, ASX, WAX, WVX, WPL

Communications

• Internet messaging and calling with video
• Effortless and automated presence and contacts application for centralizing communication tasks
• SIP support and interoperability with industry standard services

Map

• Integrated GPS with pre-installed US and Canadian maps.
• Wayfinder turn-by-turn car navigation available on purchase.
• Car holder included in the sales pack

E-mail

• Browser access to familiar webmail services
• E-mail application with easy setup for personal e-mail usage with IMAP, STMP, and POP3 support

Images

• Full-screen image viewing and slideshow functionality
• Supported Image formats: BMP, GIF, ICO, JPE, JPEG, PNG, TIF/TIFF, SVG, Tiny, WBMP

RSS Reader

• Reader for subscribing, managing and keeping up-to date with web feeds
• Support for RSS 1.0/2.0 and Atom 1.0

Utilities

• File manager
• PDF reader

If you need more details about the hardware specs, here you go:

Display
- High-resolution 4.13” WVGA touch screen display (800 x 480 pixels) with up to 65,536 colors

Processor
- TI HS OMAP 2420, 400Mhz

Memory Functions
- DDR RAM 128MB
- Flash 256MB

Storage
- 2GB internal memory
- Support for compatible miniSD and microSD memory cards (with extender). Supports cards up to 8GB. (SD cards over 2GB must be SDHC compatible.)

Operating Times*
- Battery: Nokia Battery BP-4L
- Music playback: up to 10 hours
- Standby time off-line: up to 14 days

WiMAX operation times*
- Standby. always online: up to 2 days
- Internet browsing time: up to 3 hours

Wi-Fi operation times*
Standby, always online: up to 5 days
Internet browsing time: up to 4 hours

*Operating times may vary depending on the radio access technology used, network configuration and usage. The availability of the product and its features depend on your area and service providers, so please contact them and your Nokia dealer for further information.

Other characteristics
- Smooth slide with integrated QWERTY keyboard
- Built-in GPS receiver
- High quality stereo speakers and sensitive microphone
- High-resolution widescreen touch display
- Integrated desk stand
- Integrated VGA web camera
- HW key to lock touch screen and keys
- Ambient light sensor

Connectivity
- WiMAX 802.16e / 2.5GHz
- WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth specification v.2.0 . +EDR (profiles supported: HID, FTP, DUN, GAP, SPP, ,SAP and OPP)
- USB high speed for compatible PC connectivity
- 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug (Nokia AV Connector)

According to one forum member over at internettablettalk.com this nifty little device is working on XOHM in Chicago.

I really want one of these! I wonder if it will work in Dallas now? There was a rumor that XOHM has been turned on in Dallas....

Official BlackBerry Storm Press Release

Late last night Vodafone in Europe released details about the new BlackBerry Storm touch device made by RIM. Some early reviews say, it's a BlackBerry that does just about everything the iPhone 3G does. This really cool pro/sumer device will be available in the U.S. by Verizon and in Canada by Telus and possibly others. No pricing or release dates are available yet. Here's an excerpt from the BlackBerry site.

Easy Touch Screen Navigation
With the BlackBerry Storm smartphone, select and type using touch technology—the screen is the keyboard. Typing is easy—highlight the letter on the touch screen and press the screen to make it appear in your message or document. And navigation is a breeze. Like a mouse, your fingertip moves the cursor across the screen.

Flexible Communications
You don’t stay in touch with all the people in your life in the exact same way. Stay on top of what’s happening and be available to the people who need you with high-quality voice and text-based communications options, including:You don’t stay in touch with all the people in your life in the exact same way. Stay on top of what’s happening and be available to the people who need you with high-quality voice and text-based communications options, including:You don’t stay in touch with all the people in your life in the exact same way. Stay on top of what’s happening and be available to the people who need you with high-quality voice and text-based communications options, including:You don’t stay in touch with all the people in your life in the exact same way. Stay on top of what’s happening and be available to the people who need you with high-quality voice and text-based communications options, including:

• Wireless email for your personal/web-based and business accounts
• Advanced phone features such as voice activated dialing, conference calling, speakerphone and voicemail attachment playback
• Instant messaging and text messaging (SMS and MMS)
• Access to social networking sites like Facebook® and MySpace®

Camera and Video Recording
At 3.2 megapixels, you can take sharp, print-quality pictures using the BlackBerry Storm smartphone. You can also rely on the auto focus and auto flash to help you capture the moment.

And when an event can’t be captured in a single instant, use sound and action to tell part of the story with the video camera.

GPS and BlackBerry Maps
The BlackBerry Storm smartphone features built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities. Designed to work with BlackBerry® Maps and other location-based software, use it to help determine where you are and how to get to where you need to be.

Enjoy large, clear maps on the HVGA touch screen.

Multimedia
Whether you want to watch a video clip or tune out the rest of the world by listening to your favorite songs, your BlackBerry Storm smartphone delivers visual and sound quality that keeps up with your needs.

• 1 GB of built-in memory—add up to 16 GB more using microSD cards
• Sync your desktop iTunes® music files using BlackBerry® Media Sync
• Use Roxio® Media Manager to help create your own personal juke box

FORD'S NEW TECH

Today Ford announced a new technology that they will provide on the 2010 Focus coupe and will quickly be offered on many other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. The new innovation is called MyKey™.

MyKey™ allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle's top speed and audio volume. MyKey also encourages safety-belt usage, provides earlier low-fuel warnings and can be programmed to sound chimes at 45, 55 and 65 miles per hour. The MyKey system allows the parent to program any key through the vehicle message center, which updates the SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system. When the MyKey is inserted into the ignition, the system reads the transponder chip in the key and immediately identifies the MyKey code, which enables certain default driving modes.

Ford to date has integrated better technology into their current line of vehicles than any other domestic vehicle manufacturer. When you consider the SYNC® system and the integration utilizing bluetooth Ford is way ahead of the competition. Take a few minutes and read the press release from FORD.

LG-KC910, RENOIR

Not to be out done by Samsung, LG has announced the arrival of their new 8 megapixel touch camera phone. The multimedia feature set of this little dude are very extensive and impressive. This phone will be available in Europe this month and there does not appear to be a plan or carrier identified for the U.S. Here's the detailed specs.
Network
EDGE, GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Connectivity
HSDPA connectivity at 7.2Mbps
Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi
USB / PC sync V2.0

Standard battery
1000m Ah, LI-Ion
Standby time
320hr (2G), 350 (3G)
Talk time
220min (2G), 220min (3G)

Memory
70Mb (Micro SD up to 8Gb)

Size
Dimension 107.8 x 55.9 x 13.95 mm
Weight 110 g

Display Type
External Display, TFT Touch Screen
Size 240 x 400 pixel, 3.0” WQVGA

Features
Camera
8 Megapixel Camera
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, Lens cover
Xenon flash
Digital zoom (16x)
Auto & Manual focus
Touch Shot, Remote Shutter
Creative Shot Modes: Art Shot, Beauty Shot, Continuous Shot, Panorama Shot
Smile Shot, Face Tracking, Blink Detection
Red eye removal
Backlight Compensation
Image stabilization
Geo tagging

Video
Slow-Motion Video Recording at 120fps / Fast-Motion Video Recording at 5fps
DivX/ Xvid video playback
Video Codec (MPEG4/WMV/H.263/H.264)
Noise-free Microphone
TV-out support

Music
MP3 (Dolby Mobile)
FM Radio
Music Player (MP3/AAC/AAC+/AAC++/WMA)

Messaging
SMS/EMS/MMS/Video MMS
E-mail
Predictive Text Input

Advanced features
A-GPS (Navigation, Jogging Buddy)
Virtual Motion Sensor Games
Online Widget
Document Viewer

Samsung Pixon M8800

One of my favorite mobile phone companies have a new line of phones coming out that in my opinion change the game. What is the game changer? A real camera that is part of the phone. In fact this new Sammy is more a camera than a phone, yet it packs all the great phone features you could possibly want, well unless you do a lot of email with attachments for work.

Isn't she pretty?

Do you see that little 8.0 on the backside there? That's the megapixel count on this baby! Check out all the details below.

One of my favorite features is GPS support with Geotagging for photos.

Thank you BoyGenius.

Specs:

• 8 megapixel camera with autofocus
• 16x digital zoom and Fast Shutter
• Dual Power LED flash
• ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction)
• WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
• Face Detection, Smile Shot, Face Link (face tagging) and Photo memo
• Auto Panorama Shot
• Geotagging support (integrated GPS)
• Photo Browser (Accelerometer Sensor, Tilt and flip, Sorting by Face/Time/Color/Folder)
• 30 fps D1 (720 x 480) video capture
• 120 fps (QGVA) slow motion video capture
• MPEG4, WMV, DivX, XviD playback support
• TV-out

From the specs on the initial device this will be an Europe only device unless there's a CDMA and/or U.S. HSDPA radio variant yet to be announced. I'd consider one.

• Quad Band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) / GPRS / EDGE
• WCDMA 2100 / HSDPA 7.2 Mbps connectivity
  
• 3.2″ 240 × 400 262K color WQVGA TFT display
  
• FM Radio with RDS
• Music Player (MP3, AAC, e-AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA)
• SRS (Surround Sound System) Virtual 5.1CH
• DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine)
• Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0

Read the original from mobileburn.

The Latest on XOHM

I was in the process of looking for an update on the XOHM WiMAX effort and found this new post on engadget.

Baltimore WiMAX Experience

Thank you for your interest in the Baltimore WiMAX Experience Program sponsored by Intel and XOHM. The XOHM WiMAX network combines broadband and mobility. You get the same broadband internet experience you get at home anywhere in the XOHM coverage area… even on the go. Think of it as the mobile version of the basic DSL or cable internet service.

Should you be selected to participate, you would be among the first to experience XOHM WiMAX service in the Baltimore area and you would be provided with a new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology notebook computer that would be yours to keep in exchange for providing feedback on you experience.
To see if you qualify for this exciting opportunity, please answer the following questions to the best of our knowledge. Please be assured that the information you provide be used only for this program, will be kept confidential, will not be provided to any third parties not involved in this experience program and will not be used for the marketing purposes.

Thanks Darren Murphy at engadget!

Google Phone Is Real!

In the past I wrote a lot about the existence of a Google phone/device and finally after a year of speculation the first Google phone has emerged. The T-Mobile G1.T he G1 utilizes the new Google sponsored and developed Android operating system. Do you even know what operating system is on your phone? Chances are that if you don't have a smart phone you don't know and don't care. So who is this phone for? I'm not really sure who the target audience is, and so what does T-Mobile say, let's see.
Here are the specifications of the device:

Real Web browsing capabilities

• Quick and easy access to the Internet one click away
• View more pages and rich Web content on your phone

Touch screen

• Instant access to key information with the touch of a finger
• Just tap the screen and go

3MP camera

• Capture key moments in high-quality fashion wherever you are
• Never worry about blurry photos with auto focus built right in

Customizable home screen

• Just drag and drop any of your favorite applications, photos, or folders onto your home screen for quick access to what you use all the time

QWERTY keyboard

• The built-in familiar layout lets you type messages easily without scrolling for the letter you want
• Hinged screen slides open to reveal keypad and closes to prevent accidental dialing

One-touch access to Google applications

• Maps (including satellite, traffic, and street views)
• Gmail
• YouTube
• Calendar
• Google Talk

IM/text/e-mail

• All the ways you need to connect while you're on the go

Music player

• With the 1GB memory card, you'll never be without your favorite tunes

One-click Google Search

• Quick and easy access to the Internet in one click

Video playback

• Watch your favorite videos, even YouTube, anywhere

3G network and Wi-Fi access

• High-speed 3G network connection for surfing the Web or downloading information quickly and effortlessly
• Seamlessly transition to open Wi-Fi networks to surf the Web or download information quickly

Android Market

• One-touch access to Android Market
• Customize and personalize your device to fit your life with a variety of software applications like games, social networking, and on-the-go shopping
• Download the applications wirelessly with just a couple short clicks