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Will Apple Customers Finally Get to Take Decent Night Shots With Next Gen iPhone?
Jan 10th
Or Will iPhone Stay in the Smartphone Dark Ages?
Maybe Apple Is Getting the Hint…
In a World Where smartphones’ cameras are growing larger almost every time a new phone comes out, and with the current unofficial standard size of cameras being 5 megapixel, the Apple iPhone’s 3.2 megapixel camera is starting to look a bit outdated in the face of Android, it’s main competitor, as well as the Palm line of smartphones. Not only that, but iPhone users have never been allowed a nighttime photo shoot session, either. Well, no.. That’s wrong, they can, but the photo’s look grainy and very low-quality as compared to the surprisingly high-quality of the day time photos.
Rumor has it Apple may have finally gotten the hint that iPhoners who have tried to stay loyal might not anymore. Rumor also has it Apple has ordered up a whole slew of LED Flashes from Philips’ Lumileds Lighting sector, a well known electronics giant. And yet another says the iPod Touch will be sporting a brand new camera feature, complete with flash, as well.
More Improvements On The Way?
According to AppleInsider.com, the Cupertino-based company had decided to finally look at trying to focus on other enhancements to the iPhone to maintain it’s customer satisfaction quota, however the updates were limited to just an updated Image Sensor to capture 1.1 megapixel more than it already does and improvements to its software technology version 3.0, which apparently took clearer and a bit more detailed pics, according to a article by AppleInseder.com in May. The Software apparently offers better quality motion pics and dim light (cloudy day) shoots too.
Why the Switch Finally? Let’s Take a Look.
So the upcoming Next Generation iPhones and iPod Touches will be getting 5 megapixel cams, complete with LED flash.
With the rise of the people taking pictures on impulse, such as when they are out and about, who is going to want to have to lug a hefty camera around with them as a separate piece of equipment? And even though the new digital’s are getting smaller and lighter, it still amounts to an extra piece of equipment to have to carry around and not forget to take back home with them. When a person has a decent camera built into their smartphone, as most do ow, they are much happier and much more spontaneous when it comes to taking pictures. Lets face it, the customer wants a decent camera built in. And they have started going to the “next guy” to get it, meaning Android (Nexus One and Droid) and Palm’s Pre, even though the camera is not 5 megapixel, it still has a LED Flash with the rest of them.
What’s the Verdict?
How long did Apple think they were going to get away with not having to shell out the cash to give the customers what they want? iPhoners have Been shouting for a better camera with a flash for a long time, like ever since the iPhone came out. It’s almost like Apple is punishing them for something… But you would also think that for it’s price, the 3rd Generation would come with such basic features as a better camera and LED flash, as they are pretty much standard equipment these days. Now maybe if Apple actually does something about the flash thing, they might want to concentrate on their reception a little more, as I heard a rumor that it wasn’t actually AT&T’s fault but that of the iPhone…
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The Lenovo LePhone-Another Great Phone Headed to China
Jan 7th
With No Plans to Hit the US Market
Another Android Mod for China
Just announced at The 2010 CES: The Lenovo LePhone A Mash-up of Android, Palm & iPhone, to hit the Chinese market.
Just like many of the phones we have seen go off to China, the Lenovo LePhone is based on the Android 2.1 OS. It will, however, be a modified version in order have the ability to offer up the 3G and WiFi services on the Chinese WCDMA band. Any phones wishing to offer these advanced services must allow the modifications to the OS so it is compatible with the Chinese network because of a long standing ban on the services.
Unfortunately, allowing the modifications means one huge Android based service will not be present when the LePhone is finally released… The Android Market. As a matter of fact, the LePhone is restricted greatly in this area as the phone is not compatible at all for applications of any kind.
What LePhone DOES Have
Well, like I mentioned, it is a watered down adapted version of the Android 2.1 OS, made compatible for use with the WCDMA network in China. Because LePhone follows the Chinese rules, it will offer 3G and WiFi services. It is also compatible with on-screen widgets instead of applications.
On the inside it will have the much talked about Qualcomm 1Gb Snapdragon Processor along with all the rest of the usual smartphone offerings such as Bluetooth, GPS, Camera, and more. In fact, this phone sports two cameras, one on the front for Video and one on the back for still shots. The Photo cam is a 3 megapixel with LED flash. This dual cam setup is nothing new to China, as it is seen on all the knock-offs that come out of the country. Maybe other countries will catch on…
The Physical aspects of the phone : It is only 12 mm thick and 60mm wide, making it for one of the thinnest phones around. It also has a 3.5mm jack and no buttons at all. Not even touch sensitive keys but instead relies on a Palm WebOS like touch sensitive interface. And it also has a Palm inspired card view task manager and an iPhone inspired on-screen menu. The display size is 3.7″ and is an AMOLED display with am impressive 800×480 resolution, great for the Video and the Camera.
And the Verdict Is?
I think some of the best phones make it to China. It’s a shame, though, the Android and any other OS must be modified just to run certain modern and much used services. This modification limits greatly what a pone can do on the Chinese network. Oh well, did we really think a communist country would allow all the great things we have without making it their own? Of course they are going to limit what the products they offer can do, they don’t want their people knowing there is a better world out here…
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The Year of the Tablet is Here! HINT: It’s Not Made Of Hot Air
Jan 5th
But it’s Not From Apple!
There’s a New Tablet Player on the Horizon
And the name? HTC-With the help of Google, of course. With the new lineup of Android phones on its way this year, HTC has apparently decided they like Google products enough to use them for more gadgets-namely an HTC Tablet powered by Chrome OS. It looks as HTC & Google will be making an announcement, complete with a working prototype of the HTC competitor to the iSlate-the as of yet still non-existent Apple version of the tablet-at the upcoming 2010 CES about the device and Smartmouth reports that HTC and Google “…has several working models of a touch tablet, including one model based on the new Google Chrome Operating System…”
I’s a Real Tablet-What’s Under the Hood?
Well, some are based with the Android, and another with the Chrome OS, so from that standpoint alone, it will be fast. Combine those with a Qualcomm processor, and you’ve got yourself a lightening fast tablet. It is also said the HTC tablet will incorporate new Adobe software as well, something an Apple device would never have the pleasure of having. Poor Apple, they know what they are missing, yet don’t care what the customers want… But more on that below.
The iSlate Rumor
Over the last 10 years or so, and more so in the last 2 years, the rumors have been flying heavily about an Apple Tablet in the works. The problem is, however, the rumors have yet to see even a patent or an FCC approval. In most cases when rumors start making the rounds, one of those two things usually see he light of day within a few months. But, with the tablet supposedly in the works from Apple, neither of these things have even been heard of.
Yet most people and analysts believe an Apple tablet to be on its way for this quarter of 2010. Some news outlets, analysts and bloggers have even put a price on the non-existent tablet, stating it to be affordable-very unprofessional in my eyes. What is it, an affordable piece of air? Well, yes, that is all it is at this point.
But, what I want to know is what is the iSlate going to be good for? Lets talk about Adobe Flash and Apple… Not allowing flash is part of the iPhone TOS! Clause 3.3.2 of the iPhone SDK TOS agreement specifically states: (Directly from PDF of TOS via Wired Magazine)
“…an Application may not itself install or launch other executable code by any means, including without limitation through the use of a plug-in architecture, calling other frameworks, other APIs or otherwise. No interpreted code may be downloaded and used in an Application except for code that is interpreted and run by Apple’s Published APIs and built-in interpreter(s).”
WTF?!?! That is censorship and complete non-sense if you ask me. Apple is just being a bit old-fashioned. I mean, I really don’t understand how the iPhone does so well if there is no Flash support… Anyway, back to the supposed HTC tablet-that DOES have flash support. How does Apple expect to keep iSlate customers when they now know they will never be able to access 90% of the internet? What the Hell is an iSlate going to be good for? Just to have the Apple name around and be seen as an upper-class citizen? I don’t think so…
The Real Reason for the Tablet
Advertising and Marketing-that’s it! Until Apple even asks for approval from the FCC for the tablet, it shouldn’t be speculated so damn much. There will never be one if there isn’t by now. It’s all just a play on advertising. Every time tablet rumors fly, stocks jump and soar through the roof. And with the recession, of course there are more rumors. It’s the only thing keeping them alive! Why does no one see that?
At Least the HTC “Tablet-to-Be” is Real
I mean, at least HTC has a prototype! No one has even seen so much as a single part, or officially drawn blueprint of the tablet form Apple, have they? Nope! Not a one. HTC has a few working prototypes to boast, and they will at the up-coming conference, rightfully so. So I say forget Apple, and see the rumors for what they are. Just another way for Apple to milk more money out of its customers-without even selling them anything!
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The Google Phone: Rumors Confirmed
Dec 13th
Unlocked & Unleashed
**UPDATE 3:08 AM EST 12/13/09: Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Google Phone will be called the Nexus One**
Coming to Any Sore Near you
That’s right folks, you heard right. The Google Phone is CONFIRMED! It exists. Period. It is made by HTC and will be unlocked, just like all the rumors said it was going to be. SO I guess that means for all you Google Phone Haters out there, you must be having a pretty hard time fessing up getting smacked down with the fact that you were wrong, aren’t you?
Ok, so here’s the deal…
So, as of December 11 2009, employees of Google started tweeting the news that Google has handed out probably hundreds of these phones to their employees. They call this practice “dogfooding.” The official Google Mobile blog stated that it did in fact hand out some devices to their employees, but because
“…dogfooding is a process exclusively for Google employees, we cannot share specific product details. We hope to share more after our dogfood diet.”
What’s Under the Hood?
Not very much is known about the device, but TechCrunch was able to confirm a few details and Unlocker.com was able to get heir hands on some pics of it and it appears as if it is a version of the HTC Passion, a close cousin of the Hero. It will supposedly be released in January of 2010.
The Google Phone will run Android 2.1 and it will be as the Google Gods intended it to be with no splintering off of it, meaning it will runt eh way ti was intended to run… Apps and all. And of course it is an Unlocked GSM phone meaning that AT&T or T-Mobile will probably run with it, it has an ungodly camera for a smartphone, and a beautiful touchscreen with an on screen QWERTY. But for those who don’t like the on-screen keypad, the phone supposedly will come equipped with voice to text, meaning you can talk and the software will convert it to email or a text message and send it for you. The Google is said to be really fast too, and that is because it is running a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor-1Ghz. It also has two mics to limit any unwanted background noise, which is perfect for the talk to text feature.
And the Verdict Is?
I honestly wonder why anyone doubted that Google would come out with a phone al their own. I understand why some people might think it will hurt sales because being as the Google Phone is unlocked, it might do a bit better than any of the other “Google phones,” or the phones with other companies running the Android OS in one form or another.
But I really don’t think it will be a problem. I mean, these people are locked into contracts so the ones who have phones can’t go anywhere unless they pay those horrifying fees, and the people who don’t have an Android based phone yet might not want to spring for the Google phone based on price, as unlocked phones tend to be twice as expensive than their locked counterparts without a contract. So it could really go either way. I m just glad it is finally here, aren’t you?
I mean at least when Google says they are going to do something, they do. Not like some “bad apples” I know of…
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It’s Finally Here: The Top 5 Motorola Droid Accessory List!
Nov 24th
The Best of The Best and Cream of The Crop For The Motorola Droid
What’s The Deal?
Just in time for the holiday’s, your weekly accessories list letting you know the best of the best, cream of the crop top accessories for the most popular phones. This time, the Motorola Droid is at the top of the list and Black Friday is right around the corner. So maybe, with any luck, you will be able to scoop up these practical accessories for the Droid at a deep discount. And if not, then gt them anyway. they will no only make your life with a Droid Smartphone easier, but it will look stylish too (as if it needs anymore style).
#1-The Multi-Media Desktop Charger for Droid
Desk Charger
Without a doubt, this is the best accessory that should be on everyone’s list. It is number one on mine, and for good reason. It is so multifunctional, I think it has a “Kitchen Sink Clause” in there somewhere… Not only does it do the usual charging, it shows the weather, works as an alarm clock, displays photos and video, plays music and syncs to any PC with the included USB cable. It’ sleek and stylish design is great for home, office, or anywhere else you can think to show it off. It goes for about $29 anywhere you can buy accessories for your Motorola Droid phone.
#2-The Blue Vision II by Mr. Hands Free
Mr. Handsfree Blue Vision II
Honestly, I was looking at a Vehicle Mount Kit with a Universal Holder as number 2, but with the versatility of the Blue Vision II, it gives you the best of all worlds, it clearly beat the universal out. Not only is it mountable is two places, on the visor out of the way and on the dash, for those who want to see their beauty of a phone and use the GPS, but it comes with a remote control that stores up to 10 direct numbers, can dial and redial, answer and reject calls too. You can connect it to two different devices at the same time. It has at very least, 24 hours of talk time, and you can talk and listen at the same time through with the help of Digital Sound Processing, or DSP. This also functions to cancel out echos and background noise. So, you can see why it beat out the universal car kit. It has all the features of the kit, with a ton of extras that come in a smaller, prettier package. This great accessory runs about $129 and can be found anywhere accessories for Droid are sold.
#3-Motorola Micro USB High Performance Car Charger for Droid
Motorols Car Charger
The one thing the Blue Vision II lacks, a car charger. But no worries because third on the list is the micro USB car charger. It has a durable extendable reach coiled cord and a lighted glow to confirm the charge connection. It is a quick charger with preformance power. The USB car charger can be found anywhere accessories for Droid are sold for about $14-$16.
#4-The BlackBerry Stereo Headset With Noise Isolating Car Gels (3.5mm) For Droid
BlackBerry for Doris Headset
That’s right, a BlackBerry accessory for the Droid. But if the shoe fits… Anyway, this is a great little headset that cuts out any ans all background noise, so you can hear only what you want when you want to hear it. It also has a control button to pause and play music and adjust volume of calls and also comes with a couple of extra gels. It is compatible with most 3.5mm jacks and can be found anywhere accessories for Droid are sold for about $15-$17.
#5-The Body Glove Landmark Universal Case for Droid
Body Glove Case for Droid
The Body Glove case keeps the Droid looking new in a sleek, not too bulky, fully protecting case. It comes with a rotating clip for your belt loop, or you hang it anywhere. It has a magnetic cover to keep your Droid safe and secure inside. It is made out a very durable material, just like all the Body Glove items are. This runs for about $20 and can be found anywhere Droid accessories are sold.
And the Verdict Is?
Well, that’s it folks… The top five cream of the crop best of the best accessories for the Droid. So what do you think? Does anyone have any others they would like to add to the list? Or do you disagree with anything here? Drop a line or leave a comment and let us know!
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Developers backing away from both Google and Apple-Why?
Nov 22nd
Are things Really That Bad In App World?
Gameloft Cuts Funding-
The French gamemaker, Gameloft, has admitted to cutting back on most of their funding for Android apps. Their reasoning? According to Reuters, this is what Alexandre de Rochefort, Director of Finance had to say:
We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like … many others,” Gameloft finance director Alexandre de Rochefort said at an investor conference. “It is not as neatly done as on the iPhone. Google has not been very good to entice customers to actually buy products. On Android nobody is making significant revenue.”
Apparently, the problem is with the way Android’s app store is set up. It doesn’t lure the customers in well enough to make a profit. The iPhone’s app store seems to sell 400 times more games than Android does making iPhone generate 13 percent of their total profit for the last quarter. So you would think, in light of these facts, the developers would want to stick around iPhone app store for awhile, wouldn’t you? Apparently, this is not the case.
Developers Pulling out of iPhone App Development Too
Facebook’s Joe Hewitt, Second Gear’s Justin Williams, and long-time Mac software developer Rogue Amoeba, are all well liked and respected developers for iPhone. Or, at least, they were. According to Arstechnica.com, they seem to be so frustrated by the way Apple controls the application approval process, they have all decided to stop developing all together. When he left, Joe Hewett stated :
My decision to stop iPhone development has had everything to do with Apple’s policies. I respect their right to manage their platform however they want, however I am philosophically opposed to the existence of their review process. I am very concerned that they are setting a horrible precedent for other software platforms, and soon gatekeepers will start infesting the lives of every software developer.
Arstechnica.com had reported the speculation of his leaving hasd something to do with the Open source project he was woeking on, based on a Facebook app. He contacted Arstechnica.com to state it was not true, his leaving in fact was “…related to “another experience” which he is not at liberty to disclose details of publicly.”
In another statement, made by Justin Williams earlier this year, “With the latest app rejection being Google Voice, I am one step closer to selling off my iPhone products and focusing entirely on the Mac once more,” and “I can’t help but feel that I’ve wasted the past 9 months of my life building on a platform that is so hostile and anti-developer. I no longer enjoy building software for the iPhone because of the bureaucracy and infrastructure that surrounds it.” Ultimately, someone approached Williams to purchase his items, but rather than being able to transfer them, he had to delete his versions altogether.
Earlier this week a team of developers, Rogue Amoeba, trew in th towel as well. There was an issue with an update to one of the applications that had been previously approved and when the update was submited, it was rejected because of an image Apple stated it was an inappropriate use of “Apple-owned Graphic Symbols. The problem was, however, it was approved the first time around. Not only that, but there is an open API available to developers to retrieve these images for the apps. Apple did not want to hear it and repeatedly rejected the application, and Rogue Amoeba gave up.
And The Verdict Is?
First, I would like to know why, if Android (either OS) is just starting to really get a hold of the market, why don’t the developers give them a chance to build up the store? For what time period exactly are they basing their info on? Get a grip and give Driod a chance!
What the Hell is wrong with these people? Is Apple’s nose so up in the air they can’t even recognize when they are being trivial and redundant? Apparently not. What I don’t understand is why the developers are not going to the FCC with this? How are they going to let Apple get away with everything they are doing? With all the hype recently over all of the apps being rejected, even some really funny ones later overturned on appeal, you would think they would rewrite the software they use to go over the apps and grow a brain in the head of the person with final approval.
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Dell’s Position on the Smartphone World… “Lets try This Again”
Nov 13th
Dell to Release their first Smartphones in Brazil and China
What’s the deal?
Well, it’s no surprise that Dell is offering up a smartphone to its massive and mostly impressive collection of electronics. But what is surprising is this is the second time they are doing it. Earlier in the year, according to PC World back in a May post, the initial project was canceled due to “Lack of interest from carriers.” So they are apparently going to try it again with the release of the “Dell Mini 3.” They are releasing it first in China, through China Mobile, later this month and then in Brazil, with Claro, in the end of December. It is directly because of this lack of interest they have o plans as of yet to release in the US Not to say they won’t, just not until at least the middle or end of 2010, again according to PC World.
Dell Mini 3
What’s Under the Hood?
Not too much is known about the Mini 3 as of yet, but I can tell you that it has a 3.5″ display with 360×640 resolution and in China it’s mobile OS will be based on the oPhone OS which is a variation on Google’s Android platform. All that is known about the phone for Brazil is that it will be based on the Android platform as well, but there are no actual specs as of yet. Dell claims it will “…offer flexibility and customization” of the smartphone, to all involved.
And the Verdict Is?
Again, another Smartphone that will not make it to the US. At least for another year or so. But this time, I really can’t blame them. The US is a very competitive market and if one of the bigger companies don’t pick it up right away, like Verizon or AT&T, it most likely won’t make it here. And until we can get some real specs on it, I really can’t say one way or the other which way you should go with it. So, when I do get some specs, I will update them here and until then-good luck finding one!
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Andriod 2.0 is Official-HTC About to Challenge the Motorola Droid?
Oct 28th
Apparently It’s Not The Only One…
What’s the Deal?
Today it was officially announced that the Android 2.0 OS for smartphones is available to developers and will be featured in the up and coming Verizon Motorola Droid smartphone. this phone has its official release date as November 6th and has a price tag of about $200 after the usual rebate-contract deals.
HTC Getting In the Game?
Apparently there will be another release on November 6th. The HTC Eris with the Android 1.5 OS, although it has not been officially announced, will be rolled out the same day as the Motorola Droid with the 2.0 Android OS. But HTC has other plans as well. With the release of the HTC HD2, or Leo as it was codenamed, on November 11 2009, with the Windows Mobile 6.5 technology, they have apparently been trying to play catch up to Motorola Droid. The dual release on the 6th helps, but it’s no Droid phone.
Enter the HTC Codename “Passion”
That’s right. Apparently HTC has had another Android 2.0 smartphone in the works for Verizon all this time. It will be the follow-up to the HTC HD2. As of now, nothing much is known of the Passion, but there are plenty of rumors flying around…
One thing is for certain though, if it IS the follow up or sister release of the HD2, then it is sure to have the great new Sense UI and capacitive touchscreen with WVGA resolution as well.
But lets just await the “official” announcement, shall we?
And The Verdict Is…
Go Droid 2.0! Before there is even an update to the Android 1.5-it still has had no update to 1.6- and it is still struggling to make it big in the Smartphone market. Not too many companies have been picking it up. At least not just yet. But maybe things will change with the release of the Android 2.0 Eclair. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see…
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Finally the Moment Is Here…The Samsung Moment That Is
Oct 22nd
Coming Soon To A Sprint Dealer Near You…
That’s right. Another new phone from Sprint and Samsung, called the Moment and is the replacement for the Instinct Q. And it is just as bold and beautiful as the Intrepid, if not even more. It is a nice little slider style smartphone due in stores November 1st for a nice (not so) little price of $179 and that is with the $100 instant savings and after the mail-in rebate, according to the Sprint website.
Why Another Smartphone So Soon?
Why are Sprint and Samsung both releasing two new phones back to back? Officially, I don’t know. But in my opinion it was probably a good idea. The Intrepid is loaded with Windows Mobile 6.5, the first ever Sprint phone with Windows Mobile OS. So I believe that they weren’t sure how that would go over, so they are releasing another phone to make up for it. The Moment is packing the Android OS. The Android OS has a proven track record and the customers all seem to like it, so I think that since the customers are being given a choice between two new phones, they might just choose the Moment over the Intrepid. And I think that with all the bad press WinMo is getting lately, Moment will probably take the flag in this race.
So What Does Is the Moment Packing Under the Hood?
The Moment is sporting an 800mhz processor, 3.2 megapixel camera, optical trackpad, and a 3.2″ AMOLED display. And, so as far as I know, its QWERTY keyboard is a little better than CLIQ’s, making texting snappy and accurate. The only downfalls this phone seems to have is what it doesn’t have. And that would be intelligent social media integration. What a bummer. With the amazing popularity of social networks today, it might just be enough to cause a problem for the Moment…(pun intended). But maybe the restrictive touchscreen (making it more accurate) will make up for it, although I doubt it.
So What’s The Verdict?
Well, I think that if you haven’t yet sprung for Samsung’s Intrepid, than good for you. Go for the Moment instead. It seems to be a better phone all around, and isn’t that what having a smartphone is all about? Mine is bigger than yours mentality seems to really be taking over in the world of mobile phones, and the Moment seems to be bigger than the Intrepid, and definitely worth it.
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Sprint Finally Jumps On the Windows Mobile Bandwagon…
Oct 21st
…With the Brand New Samsung Intrepid
What’s the Deal?
A week after Windows released their newest mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.5, Sprint released their very first ever Windows based phone. On October 11th, the world was introduced to the brand new Samsung Intrepid, or the Ace II, featuring the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Mobile OS.
But It’s Just Another WinMo Phone, Right?
Apparently, according to the Sprint website, wrong. They are claiming that this particular phone will set it apart from the rest. It’s being touted as a smartphone with unique new capabilities, such as the new app called Tellmet. What this application does is allow the user to do anything hands free. But wait, that’s not really anything new. Well, this really is new, sort of. This app affords the user not only voice activated dialing, but texting and searching as well. That’s right, never have to wear out the thumbs again. But, then again, on this phone thumbs don’t matter anyway as it comes with a full QWERTY keyboard.
And This is a “Professional Business Class” Smartphone
Meaning that it has everything the business person could ever want in a smartphone. For example, the Intrepid “…combines a robust mobile office experience with all the must have Microsoft Office Mobile-capabilities like corporate email and the ability to view attachments and manage your calendar,” along with the Window Mobile email system and Microsoft’s ActiveSync feature.
Some other main features include the usual Bluetooth capabilities, a multimedia with microSD slot for up to 32GB of off board storage and built in Wi-Fi, a 3.5 megapixel camera and camcorder, and 2.5″ Touchscreen with 320×240 resolution.
So What’s The Verdict?
Well, as Smartphones go, it is pretty much the same as any other on the market. Except of course for that voice activating texting feature. I honestly wonder why this feature isn’t built into any other phone. It should at least be offered as an option anyway. I do wonder why Samsung hasdecided to go with Windows Mobile 6.5. They were doing just fine until now without Windows Mobile and also have another new phone complete with Android, called the Moment. So Why all of a sudden the switch? I just hope that Microsoft doesn’t do to Samsung what it has done to T-Mobile in the recent past… More Sidekick-ish nightmares anyone?
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