The N96 is the latest ‘multimedia computer’ offering from Nokia, set to be released in Q3 2008. The mobile phone is designed to be more video oriented with a huge 16GB of internal memory and a 2.8” screen. Other highlighted features includes an integrated DVB-H receiver to receive live video broadcasts in certain markets, WLAN, HSDPA, Carl Zeiss lens 5 megapixel digital camera, a kickstand for video watching and A-GPS. The estimated retail price is 550€. link
HP has recently launched the new iPAQ 210 Enterprise PDA at the pricey MSRP of $449USD. The unit is equipped with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6, Marvell PXA310 624MHz processor, 128MB SDRAM, 256MB flash ROM, SDIO & CF expansion slots, 4 inch transflective VGA resolution display, 802.11b/g wifi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a high capacity 2200mAh lithium ion battery. link
Nokia’s latest addition to the N Series line of phones has started shipping to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The N95 is a Symbian OS smartphone with a 2 way slide design. Features includes integrated WLAN, GPS navigation, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, support for HSDPA, EDGE and WCDMA networks and more.
Sony’s next generation T Series digital camera features 5.1 megapixel Carl Zeiss Vasio-Tessar optics, 3x optical zoom, 2.5” LCD screen, 32MB of internal memory, a lightweight aluminum body and increased battery life. The expected release date is September 2005.
When available the Motorola Q will be the world’s thinnest QWERTY mobile phone in the world (11.5mm) and one of the first devices to run on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 operating system. Features includes: Bluetooth, IrDA, mini USB connectivity, 320×240 pixel 65K TFT LCD screen, 1.3MP digital camera and a Mini-SD memory card slot. The expected release date of the Moto Q is Q1 2006.
Details of the upcoming HP iPAQ HW6500 was revealed on the FCC website which shows the mobile device will run Windows Mobile 2003 SE Phone Edition on a 312 MHz Intel XScale Processor. Other features includes: a square 240×240 pixel screen, 64MB RAM, QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, GPS and will run on the GSM/GPRS networks and has EDGE support. Also there is a model with a 1.2MP digital camera and one without.
Gameseek.co.uk is accepting pre-orders for a foldaway PSP keyboard that doubles as a screen protector. It’s a 47-key keyboard that enables the PSP to be used as a handheld or a desktop unit. The expected ship date is May 27, 2005 and is selling for £19.99. link
Icuiti V920
The V920 is a sleek and stylish wearable display system that enables you to enjoy high quality traditional video and stunning 3D stereoscopic video in the privacy of your own virtual movie theater. The V920 connects to practically any mobile or stationary device that outputs standard video and audio.
Icuiti M920
Many applications require the full screen display of a laptop AND the pocket sized portability of a PDA. The M920-CF delivers this, as it offers the equivalent of a desktop monitor in a low profile, compact form factor. The M920 is one of the smallest and lightest head-worn displays in the world, at only 3.5 oz . Utilizing a new high brightness no-flicker display, the M920 is easily readable in either daylight or darkness.
The display connects directly to any CompactFlash Type II or PCMCIA slot on Pocket PC based PDAs. Our software drivers for Pocket PCs, allow for full VGA screen information (640 x 480 pixels) to be displayed on the hands free M920 display.
The M920-Video model connects to virtually any video source, laptops, portable media players, video capable cell phones, test and measurement equipment, and video cameras to name a few. Its industry leading low power electronics drive the display for up to 5 hours on a pair of AA batteries.