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• MWC2009: Digicel and ZTE Launch Coral-200 Solar Powered Phone
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:48:32 +0000
  

  Digicel Group and ZTE has launched the Coral-200-Solar, which will be available in selected market in June this year. The company has been providing its customer with low-cost or free portable solar chargers, now it has decided to join the solar panel integrated mobile phone.

  

  Mr Xiong Hui, VP of ZTE?s handset division says: ?As mobile phones continue to proliferate in emerging markets and are widely used where electricity is available, mobile operators are demanding more innovative handsets. We are confident that the Digicel Coral-200-Solar is such a product and that solar power technology can be used in any type of handset. We are pleased to provide this handset with Digicel and Intivation. It will help millions of consumers worldwide to use mobile phones more conveniently and the technology is more environment-friendly.?

  Detail specifications of Coral-200-Solar is not available at the moment.

  
• MWC2009: 26 Minutes Long Palm Pre Walkthrough Video!
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:34:58 +0000
  

  Thanks to the team at Pre Community, a 26 minutes long walkthrough video on the Palm Pre is now available on Youtube. The Palm execs is explaining all the features and applications you can expect from the Palm Pre. Remember Pre Community also spotted a Palm Pre using GSM sim card during the Mobile World Congress.

  

  Taken from Pre Community blog,

  The video is one of the most complete demonstrations of the Pre that we?ve seen to date, showing app to app transitions without the covert tinkering Palm execs had to do with their pre-production devices at CES last month.� In it, you can see the calendar, contacts, Synergy linking of information from Microsoft Exchange, GMail and various social networks, browser and more.

  Click here to view the embedded video.

  
• AT&T will Start Selling Pantech Matrix Pro from February 24th
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:09:13 +0000
  

  AT&T and Pantech Wireless today introduced the Pantech Matrix Pro, available exclusively from AT&T on Feb. 24. The new Matrix Pro features dual-sliding, double-keyboard and includes a larger LCD screen, a chat-style view of text messages, tri-band 3G, more memory, a faster processor and AT&T Video Share calling. It is running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard edition.

  

  Customers in 3G coverage can also use AT&T Video Share to send live video during a phone call to a user with a compatible phone. With aGPS support for location-based services such as AT&T Navigator, the Matrix Pro can help you find your way with turn-by-turn directions. AT&T Navigator is available for a free 30-day trial.

  The Matrix Pro will be available Feb. 24 in a steel-blue metallic finish at AT&T company-owned stores and online at www.wireless.att.com for $179.99 after a two-year service agreement and a $50 mail-in rebate.

  Pantech Matric Pro Specification :

  ? Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
  ? UMTS/HSDPA Tri-band, GPRS/EDGE Quad-band (850/1900/2100 MHz) 528 MHz processor
  ? Dimensions: 4.17? L x 2.0? W x 0.85? D
  ? Weight: approximately 4.3 oz.
  ? 1320mAh Li-polymer battery
  ? 256MB ROM + 128MB RAM, microSD expandable 32GB
  ? Convenient Features:
  ? Dual slider form factor?12-key dial pad and sliding full QWERTY keyboard
  ? Sliding panel interface with music and photo preview
  ? Bluetooth� v2.0 + EDR
  ? aGPS: voice-guided GPS turn-by-turn directions, maps and traffic alerts via AT&T Location-based Services
  ? 2 MP camera with digital 4x zoom and Video Share
  ? 2.4? 260K TFT QVGA (240 x 320 pixels)
  ? 5-way navigation key for easier navigation
  ? microSD? expansion card slot (up to 32GB)
  ? Windows Media� Player 10 Mobile for music and video on the go
  ? MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, H.263, MPEG4, (H.264), AAC+V2, Real
  ? Email, text, instant and multimedia messaging
  ? AT&T Mobile Music and CV-video, MobiTV, WM DRM, Plays4Sure
  ? Java: MIDP 2.0
  ? Sound: 92 polyphonic, MP3 ringtone

  Advanced Feature Capabilities:
  ? Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard with Direct Push Technology
  ? Email solutions supported: Microsoft Direct Push, Xpress Mail and POP3/IMAP4
  ? Simultaneous voice and data use
  ? Voice command for voice dialing
  ? Tether to your laptop as a high-speed modem (qualified
  ? Tethering plan required)
  ? Portfolio of AT&T-certified vertical market applications available?visit att.com/devcentral to learn more

  AT&T Services and Optional Features:
  ? MEdia Mall, MEdia ? Net, AT&T Mall, AT&T Music, CV-video, Video Share Calling Device
  ? Rechargeable
  ? Lithium-Polymer 1320 mAh battery AC charger
  ? USB sync cable
  ? Adaptor for
  ? 3.5mm headset

  

  [via slashgear]

  
• Nokia Betalabs Offers Free Nokia Magnifier Software
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:04:04 +0000
  

  Did you always carry a Magnifier for reading books with small text? Nokia Betalabs has created its “Nokia Magnifier” software for phones running S60 OS. The software is making use of your phone’s camera, has built in software stabilizer to produce a sharper and clearer image when you use your hand to hold the phone.

  

  Description from Nokia

  It can be used to improve readability in every-day life situations such as reading “fine print”. Anyone who has difficulty seeing “fine print” or small objects can benefit from using this application readily available on their S60 phone. Nokia Magnifier has a built in stabilizer to reduce the effects of a shaky hand and negative filter enabling users to switch from light to dark backgrounds improving readability. By using the existing camera technology, users can also snap a picture of the enhanced image for later reference.

  You may download the software here for free

  
• MWC2009: LG Announces 3G LG-X120 Netbook
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:46:59 +0000
  

  LG has announced the launch of its smart and stylish new netbook, the LG-X120, it comes with 3G HSPA connection and 160 GB hard drive in compact design. Thanks to the easy-to-use Smart-On interface, the netbook loads its simple Smart-On screen in only five seconds. Just one click of an icon offers access to the most frequently used applications, including its MP3 player, Photo Viewer and internet suite.

  

  With Smart-Link technology and a simple USB cable, LG-X120 connects to regular computers to share files or install new applications, easily accessing data even from the computer’s CD or DVD drive. An advanced security function allows users to safely share files while connected to other devices, without compromising important information.Weighing in at just 1.2kg, the LG-X120 has a battery life of 3.5 hours for the 3 cell battery and 7 hours for the 6 cell battery.

  

  The netbook also offers a 1.3 megapixel webcam for video chatting or conferencing, while LG You-Cam software allows users to get creative with unique photo snapshots.LG-X120 will be available in March in Europe.