The T-Mobile MDA is the USA version of the T-Mobile MDA Vario also known as the HTC Wizard, Qtek 9100, and i-mate K-JAM. PC Magazine has published a review of this new device on their website. It should be available through T-Mobile USA on February 20th for $399 with a new contract. That’s a pretty good deal, I’d say. Also of interest is PC Magazine’s review of the T-Mobile SDA which mentions a new $30 …
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Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth Headset
INTRODUCTION For years, Bluetooth headset manufacturers have been innovating by trying different ear mounting systems, getting better sound, making them smaller/lighter, or adding other features like caller ID. You can’t see an LCD display when it’s hanging on your ear! Anyway, the Plantronics Discovery 640 actually takes a different approach to innovation and makes their high-end headset easier to use, easier to recharge, and easier to carry while retaining the other important things like …
Continue readingi-mate JAMin Announced
The i-mate website is now showing official product information for the new i-mate JAMin Pocket PC Phone. It’s based on the HTC Prophet, and has a similar form factor to that of the original i-mate JAM (HTC Magician). The added benefits include WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, a 2Mp Camera, Windows Mobile 5, and a better usability optimized button layout. It also sports Quadband GSM, GPRS, and Edge along with a 200Mhz Ti OMAP processor just …
Continue readingApple Store Uses Windows CE for Mobile Checkout
After running a pilot program at its retail stores this past holiday shopping season, Apple Computer has deemed its EasyPay checkout systems a “big success” and plans to further integrate the devices into its retail experience . . . . began deploying the wireless, paperless credit card scanners at its retail stores earlier this year as part of its iPod Express checkout experience. Apple Geniuses equipped with an EasyPay system can process purchases from customers …
Continue readingE-TEN Announces G500 Pocket PC Phone with GPS and TMC
“E-TEN Information Systems is proud to introduce the G500 Pocket PC Phone, the first PDA phone to have built-in GPS and TMC functions. The G500’s embedded RoyalTek GPS module, featuring the SiRF Star III high sensitivity chipset and an innovative internal antenna design, means that PDA or phone owners who also regularly need to access GPS services, no longer have to carry additional accessories or even a separate GPS device when they travel.” It sounds …
Continue readingGPS Signal Upgraded
The federal government today announced an upgraded GPS signal that should benefit users of mobile phones and other portable devices. The L2C signal increases power output and accuracy coming from the satellites. This will allow mobile devices to obtain a more accurate location while using less power than before. It should also enable better positioning in urban canyons where GPS is normally weak. L2C was activated today, however chips and devices will need to be …
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