DoCoMo SMART F-04A phone |
DoCoMo’s latest SMART cell phone series includes the clamshell F-04A that features an attractive, but plain design comprised of the following features: 3G/HSDPA, 3″ 480 x 854 resolution TFT display, 0.4″ 12 x 56 monochrome FSTN display, microSD/SDHC memory card slot, 2 megapixel camera with autofocus, VGA resolution camera for video calls, Built-in mobile wallet, Mobile Google Maps application and 1-Seg support. The F-04A should be available in Japan next February or March.

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Sony’s just gave the official word on its new G705 slider handset, and it’s pretty nice looking with attractive mid-end features. It features a 2.4 inch TFT with auto-rotation, A-GPS, DLNA, quad-band GSM and AGPS, Bluetooth 2.0, FM radio, 3.2-megapixel camera with flash plus a Java-based OS. Some other features are a full HTML browser, Exchange ActiveSync for email, Google shortcut key for Google Maps, and YouTube viewing and direct upload. It gets “turbo 3G speeds,” thanks to a Tri-band HSDPA. The European and Asian versions of the phone will be available in October, while we in America will have to wait for early 2009. No pricing details yet. 


Here it is. RIM has finally taken the wraps off the Blackberry 9000 we’ve been hearing rumors about and officially launched the Blackberry Bold. Reportedly the latest smartphone from Research In Motion gets the “Bold” name from the exceptionally crisp and bright display that comes with it.
Fujitsu has just released the U810 and T2010 tablet PCs. Both now come with a built-in HSPA modem and antenna for an additional $200 added to the $999 and $1,499 price for both the U810 and T2010. They still have the same 5.6-inch and 12.1-inch displays, 800MHz Intel A110 processor on the U810 and faster Core 2 Duo 7600 processor on the T2010.
LG Electronics is showing off this week a number of interest cell phones for consumers. One which seems to be getting a lot of attention in particular is the upcoming LG-KF700, which will be available perhaps sometime this year in the United States after first hitting Europe.
HTC is out today with a new mobile Windows-based touchscreen device which also offers built-in GPS. The HTC Touch Cruise looks like it will be hitting European markets first, with an eventual launch in the United States not announced but logical at some point down the line.
AT&T is looking to give a speed boost to users of its 3G wireless network via a new wireless laptop card. The Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 will be free, subject of course to your standard rebates and two-year contract.
After first announcing it during February’s 3GSM World Congress, Samsung has unveiled the specs on its SGH-F700 slated for the European marketplace. Partnered with Vodafone as the SGH-F700’s carrier and capable of delivering 3.6 Mbps HSDPA, the top slides open revealing a QWERTY keyboard underneath for your email/surfing needs. The full touch screen is 3.2-inches TFT full color display with 240×432 resolution that can handle full HTML browsing. It supports MP3/MPEG4AAC(+)/eAAC+//H.263/H.264 files, is Bluetooth 2.0 compatible, has microSD and USB slots and a 3 megapixel camera.
According to an industry analyst Apple may be on the verge of announcing a 3G compatible iPhone, possibly before the weekend arrives. That would be welcome news to our European cousins that have been wanting an iPhone of their own that isn’t unlocked and that is covered by a warranty.
HP has introduced a slew of new
LG got busy with AT&T today by exclusively unveiling a multi-purpose clamshell mobile device which is geared for multimedia users. The trax by LG is available beginning Tuesday for around $130 after rebate and two-year contract.


