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“Carry your office documents with you anywhere anytime. Moreover, with OfficeSuite it is as easy as ABC to create dynamic text documents, calculate and analyze data right on your phone. Need to modify an existing office document on the go? No worries OfficeSuite will keep the original document format and still allow you to make the desired changes. OfficeSuite has two separate work modes: In View mode you can open and read document without any limitations in functionality or time. No limited trials! In Edit mode documents can be modified on the device and saved in their original format. The save is available for a limited 30 days trialFaster and Smarter Opening of PC Native Document FormatsOfficeSuite is empowered with a unique algorithm for opening Office documents. Native MS formats are processed faster and smarter than any other mobile application. Only with OfficeSuite you are capable of opening and modifying RTF files on the mobile phone. Supported Formats: DOC, TXT, RTF Palm DOC XLS, XML, CSV JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG4 Ways to Share Office Documents: Bluetooth transfer to other phone or PC Infrared beaming Direct upload from/to your PC via cable connection As Email attachments ” Check it here:

“O2 Graphite is one of the models prepared by the operator O2 for the beginning of 2007. Some time ago it was approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Now there appeared a special section devoted to the product at O2 Asia site.This is quite an advanced smartphone powered by Intel XScale PXA 270 416 MHz, 64 MB RAM and 128 MB flash ROM. It is designed for 3G UMTS networks and support tri-band GSM and GPRS (no EDGE), Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth.In addition to the main 2-megapixel camera there is a frontal VGA-camera for video telephony. Its display features a 2.2” diagonal, QVGA (240×320 pixels) resolution. The smartphone is powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition. Measuring 109.5×46.9×18 mm it weighs 105 g.” via mobile-review.com

“The lack of a large external protrusion doesn’t significantly decrease signal performance however, at least as compared to most Wi-Fi devices with internal antennas. It does not, of course, compare too favorably to integrated stub antennas and cards with larger external antennas, such as my Symbol CF card. You do pay some price for size.Power usage is about typical for a modern Wi-Fi device, perhaps a bit better. The Just Mobile card does an impressive amount of power saving while idle, down to the point where you’d barely even notice it was there, but the more you use it, the faster your battery will drain.Due to limitations of current handheld hardware, even a card with support for the much faster 802.11g wireless networking is unlikely to provide a significant increase in performance over an 802.11b card. What you do get out of the added support is the ability to connect to 802.11g-only networks. Some networks lock out 802.11b devices due to concerns over performance issues, but a G-capable card enables you to get online with any Wi-Fi net, without even the minor performance hit of using the B/G “mixed mode” common to most APs. You’re also equipped for the latest security protocols; not just WEP, but also WPA and WPA2. Slightly more exotic setups such as LEAP may require third-party software.” Read more here:

Watch TV on more than 500 mobile phones, Pocket PCs, iPod, PSP and portable media players. Take your TV programs on-the-go. All the shows that your record with your Windows Media Center are automatically converted in the background and transferred to your mobile phone, iPod, Pocket PC, Palm. Simply record TV-shows for your portable device by selecting a tv-show in the EPG (on-screen program guide). Every time you put your memorycard in the Media Center, the fresh content will be put on your device. So that you can watch it whenever and wherever you want. Supports more than 500 mobile devices, from 20 major brands, including Symbian and Windows smartphones from Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung, iPaq Pocket PCs and navigation devices such as TomTom. Take your favourite tv-series, talkshow, sport events or recorded movies with you on your portable device. The most affordable way to get your television content in your pocket. No subscription, no data costs, just a one-time purchase of software. Everything is automatic: it’s pocket tv for dummies. And the quality is superb, compared to streaming video. Requirements: Windows Media Center (XP or Vista), 128 Mb memorycard or higher, card-reader or USB cable. Compatible mobile device (see list) Try the Free Demo or Buy the Full Version for $ 34.95 / EUR 29.95 ex. local tax

“Measuring only 106х46х16 mm in size and weighting 108 grams, the Z3 readily slips in any pocket without bringing about any discomfort or something even worse. Key lock may be turned on automatically, preventing the function keys from being accidentally pressed. The handset utilizes a traditional RAZR-style keypad – if there are still some people among our readers not familiar with it, we shall describe it as a metal plate with engraved keys captions The four-way navigation key has OK button inserted into it. As for the numeric keypad, it can be reveled only by sliding the Z3 open and shows off bulky buttons with good and, more importantly, noticeable click sensation. The slope of the casing is a unique solution overlook by other companies – thanks to this feature you won’t experience any problems with reaching both the top and the bottom key rows, even people with really big hands won’t end up hitting the slider’s upper part. The keys are evenly lit in white, which is well-visible in various conditions.” Check this nice review here:

Theunwired has some great rumors about the new HTC Athena Pocket PC phone”Well, I’m sure you remember my last week’s posting about the HTC Athena and while the hardware design and feature-set looks pretty promising, the specs aren’t. Until last night, when I’ve received an interesting E-Mail from an anonymous tipster and if these specs turns out to be true, the HTC Athena might become the 2007 uber device:I have some news for you regarding HTC Athena. The picture is true but the published specs are not.Real Athena specs are as follows: Device is bit larger than the HTC Universal and more square, also it’s quite heavier than the Universal It’s about the same thickness It has a detachable keyboard which is partly made from clear plastic so when it works as a cover of the HTC Athena, you can still see basic information on the main screen like signal power or battery When keyboard works as a stand, the device stands on it (it’s communicating by the connector on the keyboard and connecting ‘pads’ on the side of the Athena when it stands on the keyboard and is kept together by strong magnets) Keyboard is kept in place by magnets in closed position as well Device has 5″ VGA 640×480 screen Further features includes: GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS Bluetooth 2.0 W-LAN b/g 624 MHz processor, 8 GB drive 3 megapixel camera with flash GPS 2200 mAh battery G-Sensor VGA out Stereo speakers miniSD”

“Palm, Inc. today reported revenue of $392.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, ended Dec. 1. Smartphone sell-through for the period totaled a company record-high 617,000 units, up 42 percent year over year and up 8 percent sequentially. Net income in the fiscal quarter totaled $12.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. Net income included stock-based compensation expense of $6.5 million and amortization of intangible assets of $0.3 million. This compares to net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2006 of $260.9 million, or $2.51 per diluted share. The second quarter of fiscal year 2006 net income reflected the effect of a partial reversal of a deferred tax-asset valuation allowance of $226.3 million. Net income for the quarter, on a non-GAAP basis, totaled $17.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, excluding stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets, and adjusting the income tax provision to 40 percent. This compares to non-GAAP net income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2006 of $24.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, excluding the effects of restructuring charges, amortization of intangible assets and deferred stock-based compensation, the related income tax provision, and the partial reversal of Palm’s valuation allowance against its deferred tax asset. “We are pleased to report strong Treo sell-through this quarter, which is one of the most important metrics. More customers throughout the world bought Treo smartphones than ever before,” said Ed Colligan, Palm president and chief executive officer. “In addition, we accomplished a number of strategic objectives during the quarter: shipping two new Treo models to expand both geographically and demographically, securing perpetual rights to the Palm OS source code, and diversifying our manufacturing partners to strengthen our cost position and our product pipeline.” Read more here:

“The display installed in this model is great (basically the same unit is found in the D900), it has QVGA resolution (240×320 pixels, 33×44 mm), diagonal is 2.1 inches. Display is able to show up to 262k colors (TFT), which are lively and colorful. Up to 8 text lines can fit it, with 4 lines reserved for service needs. This model is clearly superior over Nokia 6233 and Sony Ericsson K800i in terms of display. In some modes it is possible to display up to 12 text lines. Information stays readable outdoors.” Read more here:

“Samsung Electronics , a leading provider and innovator of mobile phones, launches the world’s first mobile phone featuring a n optical joystick for a whole new mobile experience. Samsung ‘s latest ‘Optical Joystick’ Phone (Model: SCH-V960 ) is suited with the latest technology that may revolutionize the way users interact with the menu and user interface of mobile handsets. Users utilize the optical joystick key by placing their finger and moving a cursor to navigate through the menu, similar to a cursor of a mouse on a PC .Optical sensors will read and react to users’ finger movement, thus breaking down the traditional four-way menu navigation and providing 360 degrees of freedom. The familiarity and free movement of the V960’s Optica l Joystick will result in quick and hassle-free menu navigation. Users can point the cursor and click directly on icons on MyScreen, similar interface to that on a PC environment, and gain direct access to frequently used menus such as photo album, messaging, and music menu. Users can also use the Optical Joystick to easily scroll through the play list while listening to their music.Through an illumination sensor, the Samsung V960 also includes a ‘Smart Lighting’ feature that automatically controls the brightness of the LCD screen and keypad. By using the ‘Smart Lighting’ feature, users are protected from eye strain and will minimize power consumption for increased efficiency. In addition, the V960 also supports a 2 megapixel camera, GPS and Bluetooth ® function. Kitae Lee, P resident of Samsung’s Telecommunication and Network Business said, “As the importance of user-friendly interface increases, Samsung is researching and developing methods that enhances intuitive use of mobile phones. Samsung will continue to combine innovative idea and the latest technology that will benefit our end users.”” The V960 will be launched in the Korean market at the end of December. SCH-V960 Phone Specification Standard CDMA 2000 1X EVDO Camera 2 Megapixel Camera Display 2.12” 240×320 262K Color TFT Features Optical Joystick MP3 / VOD / MOD Illumination sensor Bluetooth® / USB Document Viewer Memory microSD external memory Size 97 x 47.5 x 18.6 mm Weight 102g* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

“Upon launching the new pTunes you’re greeted by the gorgeous new sleek interface, which features new displays and controls in alluring dark blue tones and – finally! – album art. It’s a welcome and much-needed improvement over the cluttered and, well, ugly High Fidelity interface of pTunes 3 and gives the program a much more modern feel. Along the top of the screen, we have the Pocket Tunes logo, time and battery indicators; tapping here will bring up additional menus. Below is the new simplified song information area, which displays title, artist and album, along with a small thumbnail of the album art. Poke the thumbnail with your finger, or press ‘W’ on the Treo keyboard and it will display the art in full screen. Tapping any part of the song info or pressing ‘I’ will bring up the more detailed ID3 tag information. Album art is displayed here as well. It’s disappointing that there’s still no built-in support for tag editing; I’m always noticing files with screwed-up tags that I’d love to be able to fix when I spot them. You’ll still need a third-party app like TagEditor for this.” Read more about this GREAT player here: