Day: November 22, 2006

” One of our staff at DinarSoft was visiting GITEX in Dubai where he found about this new O2 device.They call it XDA flame, and we think the name says it all :)The above readsThe first dual processor PDA-phone, the XDA Flame incorporates the powerful NVIDIA(R) GoForce(R) GPU for unrivalled screen graphics, movie playback, photo viewing, and gaming performance.A large 3.6″ VGA touch screen and an Intel Xscal PXA processor running at 520 Mhz ensure that you stay productive and entertained while on the go.- Intel Xscale(R) PXA 270 processor at 520 Mhz.- 2.0 Mega Pixel camera- NVIDIA(R) GoForce(R) 5500 GPU-Wireless LAN 802.11b+g- SRS Mobile HD surround sound- USB On-The-Go- 2 GB Flash ROM + 64 MB RAM- TV out connectorExtra inofrmation- Windows Mobile 5 (so far)- Bluetooth- Micro SD expansion slot- 3G – Tri band phone- Second camera for video chatting- Built-in flash for the main camera- The battery power is not final yet (the demo one had 1600 mA)- Built-in FM tuner- Business card reader (through camera)- Infrared (does any one still use this?)” More photos of this new GREAT smartphone here:

“It’s not often when “This is a first” can be said with a straight face in the DAP world. But the upcoming 4GB Turbolinux Wizpy really is a first. It’s certainly not the 1.7-inch OLED display, FM radio, or DivX support that makes the device unique. And we barely blink an eye these days when another new player can play MP3, Ogg, WMA, and AAC formats. Yawn! The stand-out feature of the Wizpy comes in the form of what’s preloaded on 1.5GB of the player’s internal flash memory . . . (wait for it) . . . Linux. Turbolinux FUJI, to be exact. And what good is bootable Linux without a sampling of what are arguably the best applications around? Yep, in addition to the plug-and-play OS, the Wizpy also comes preinstalled with Firefox, Thunderbird, and Skype. All this in a 3.3″ x 1.7″ x 0.5″ device that weighs a mere 2.1 ounces. The Turbolinux Wizpy will sell for about $250 when it hits Japan in February. ” via anythingbutipod.com

Paintball 2 got certified by Microsoft that this game will work perfectly on your mobile phone. (UPI: NS0579)PaintBall is back with more addictive, faster and richer gameplay! HiRes plus graphics with millions of colors, stereo sound, 5 different modes of gaming. PaintBall 2 is the successor of our best seller, original, ball-sucking game, developed in a way that we can guarantee it will keep you hours and hours on your PDA. —21/Nov/2006 UPDATE (1.2) —* Paintball PASSED the “Designed for Windows Mobile 2005” Logo. That means the Microsoft certifies that this game will work perfectly on your mobile phone. (mobile2market) Unique Product Identifier: NS0579* Redraw screen bugs fixed* Bugs with hiscores fixedClick here to watch Paintball 2 video reviewClick here for more:

For individuals who want to stay connected with an all-in-one mobile phone that is affordable, simple and fun, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 680 smartphone’s preorder availability from Palm’s website, www.palm.com/Treo680. The Palm online store and Palm U.S. retail stores will exclusively sell the unlocked GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band world phone(1) in four new colors – crimson, copper, arctic and graphite – for $399. The Treo 680 smartphone, announced on Oct. 12 (http://investor.palm.com/pressdetail.cfm?ReleaseID=214409), can be preordered today and will be available at Palm U.S. retail stores after Dec. 1, just in time for the holidays. “The unlocked Treo 680 smartphone will reach new customers and markets, exemplifying Palm’s dedication to expanding both geographically and demographically,” said John Hartnett, senior vice president, global markets, Palm, Inc. “The Treo 680 smartphone will attract new users in the smartphone and feature-phone markets through affordability, ease of use and style.” The Palm OS(R) based Treo 680 smartphone has an internal antenna and slim form factor, making the device smaller and sleeker than its Treo predecessors in the United States. It’s also the first Treo smartphone to come in unique colors. But beyond the Treo 680’s new design, customers will find the Treo 680 smartphone easy to use and packed full of features beyond its stellar phone capability, such as email, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, calendar, contacts and more.(2) The Treo 680 and the Treo 700p smartphones are among the first mobile phones to support streaming Flash-based movies, including those found on YouTube, with the release of the new Kinoma Media Player 4EX. For a limited time, the Treo 680 will come with a music bundle from Yahoo!, which includes a 30-day free trial to its Yahoo! Music Unlimited To Go service and Yahoo! Music For Mobile. Users have the ability to access the Yahoo! Music Unlimited music library from the phone and to send tracks remotely to a PC.(3) Palm customers also have a wide variety of accessories to choose from on the Palm website. Here are just a few that could be paired perfectly with a customer’s new Treo 680 smartphone: — Ultralight Wireless Headset, $129: This high-performance Bluetooth(R) technology headset weighs only 9 grams and has DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology for clear calls. With up to three hours of battery life, increasing to nine hours with included AAA battery charger, the headset comes in a sleek metal case and includes the Treo AC Adaptor charger adaptor (AC charger not included). — Leather Holster Case, $29.99: Keep the new Treo 680 smartphone safe and easily accessible. With durable construction, this simple sleek holster design is a perfect Treo 680 accessory. — Palm Replacement Battery, $49.99; with Cradle Kit, $59.99: Treo users can extend talk time with a genuine Palm spare or replacement battery pack. It recharges in the phone or in the battery drawer of the Cradle Kit and meets all Palm and regulatory compliance requirements while having built-in overcharging protection. — Vehicle Power Charger (VPC), $29.99: Perfect for those days when customers forget to recharge while they’re at home; they can now do it in the car on the way to work. The VPC works in all vehicles with a cigarette lighter or auxiliary power plug. — Antiglare Screen Protectors, $14.99: The screen is precut for a perfect fit to eliminate glare on the Treo 680, while protecting the screen from scratches, smudges and dust. Pricing and Availability The unlocked Treo 680 smartphone is $399 and is available for preorder today at http://www.palm.com. It will be available in Palm U.S. retail stores after Dec. 1. Palm U.S. Retail Store Locations (www.palm.com/retail) — California — Century City, West Los Angeles — Westfield Shoppingtown — Los Angeles — The Grove — San Francisco — Westfield San Francisco Centre — San Francisco — San Francisco International Airport — Stanford/Palo Alto — Stanford Shopping Center — Sunnyvale — Palm Corporate Headquarters — Santa Clara — Westfield Shoppingtown Valley Fair Mall– Florida — Miami International Airport — Orlando International Airport– Georgia — Atlanta International Airport – Terminal B — Atlanta International Airport – Terminal T– Maryland — Baltimore/Washington International Airport– Massachusetts — Boston Logan International Airport Terminal A — Boston Logan International Airport Terminal B — Boston Logan International Airport Terminal C– New Jersey — Newark Liberty Intl Airport Terminal A — Newark Liberty Intl Airport Terminal C– New York — John F. Kennedy International Airport — La Guardia International Airport — Manhattan — Rockefeller Center– North Carolina — Charlotte Douglas International Airport– Ohio — Cleveland Hopkins Int’l Airport Terminal B — Cleveland Hopkins Int’l Airport Terminal C– Pennsylvania — Philadelphia International Airport Terminal B — Philadelphia International Airport Terminal C — Pittsburgh International Airport– Washington D.C. — Reagan National Airport – Terminal B/C — Union Station, Space 223 Street level About Palm, Inc. Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people’s hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company’s products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories. Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store). More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com. (1) Designed to be compatible with networks implementing GSM/GPRS/EDGE standards, but networks may not be available in all countries or within countries in which it is deployed. (2) Within wireless service coverage area only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost. Email account not included. EDGE service not available in all areas. (3) Offer available only through Treo 680 purchases made on Palm’s website or in Palm retail stores. Broadcast Video and Other Palm Materials Broadcast video and other materials are available online from Palm’s Multimedia Library (www.palm.com/MultimediaLibrary). Press can register at the site, which is hosted by The NewsMarket (www.TheNewsMarket.com), a web-based news and video archive, to browse and preview an extensive content library and order footage directly from their desktops. Registration and ordering on the site is free. Palm, Treo and LifeDrive are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

“Cingular is branching out a bit, launching its wireless navigation system TeleNav GPS Navigator on the Nokia E62 smartphone.Among the user-friendly elements of the TeleNAV GPS Navigator are full-color 3D moving maps and turn-by-turn directions. The maps are amenable to panning and zooming. The system also includes what the company calls “fuzzy search,” which fills in addresses for users based on nearby locations and even fixes spelling mistakes.The TeleNAV GPS Navigator system is available for just US $6 a month, for up to 10 trips. Any more than that and you’ll pay extra.The system is also available on other smartphones, including Cingular’s own 8125 and 8525 and the Palm Treo 650.” via mobilemag.com