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Intel preps 540MHz XScale chip

On January 28, 2004 By Adam Z. Lein In Hardware, Pocketnow

The Register has posted news regarding a rumor that Intel will be offering faster XScale processors in May which will bring the speed up to 540Mhz. It’s rumored that the next generation Intel PDA processor (code-named Bulverde) will be released concurrently with Windows Mobile 2004. Originally published on Pocketnow on January 28, 2004. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.

XELA Case transforms into a keyboard

On January 26, 2004 By Adam Z. Lein In Hardware, Pocketnow

Here’s an interesting case for Palm Pilots. It transforms into a stand up keyboard! It looks awfully small for two-handed typing however. Originally published on Pocketnow on January 26, 2004. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.

More Fuel to the iPAQ H6300 rumor

On January 22, 2004 By Adam Z. Lein In Hardware, Pocketnow

Smartfone.net has posted more information and possible photo of the rumored HP iPAQ H6300 Pocket PC Phone Edition. Their listed specs include: Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC Phone Edition The screen is 3.5-inch color Transflective TFT Multiple wireless options: GSM network 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS WiFi Bluetooth® wireless technology SDIO SD Slot TI Omap processor 640×480 VGA Camera (Business Version comes without built-in digital camera) Add-on thumb keyboard 64MB RAM /64MB ROM 1800 mAH battery (removable) RIM …

Portable Media Center

On January 21, 2004 By Adam Z. Lein In Hardware, Pocketnow

Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows has a report on CES 2004 which shows some nice photos of a few new Portable Media Center devices. “The Portable Media Center is a new generation of portable media devices, shipping this year from several companies, that will include the Media Center UI and will feature compatibility with all the digital-media formats that Media Center PCs can consume and generate, including recorded TV. “The Portable Media Center

O2 XDA II vs. Sony Ericsson P900

On January 13, 2004 By Adam Z. Lein In Hardware, Pocketnow

Here’s a review posted on HowardForums.com that details the differences between the XDA II and Sony P900. He gets a few things wrong, however. For example, the send SMS menu is in the Contacts list view and the “Beam” command does both IR and Bluetooth on the XDA II. Although, I agree that the “Send SMS” and “Call Contact” menu commands should also be in the opened Contact item dialog. There’s also some nice pictures …

New pictures of the Lenovo ET560 Pocket PC Phone

On January 7, 2004 By Adam Z. Lein In Hardware, Pocketnow

Wow! Some new photos of this Pocket PC Phone with a flip-and-twist screen have surfaced. See the source URL for size comparisons. This Pocket PC phone will have Bluetooth, SDIO, 64Mb RAM, 400Mhz Xscale, and dualband GSM/GPRS. It’s too bad it won’t work in North America. Originally published on Pocketnow on January 7, 2004. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.